When you speak to business and professional speakers and Toastmasters, as I do, about public speaking and advanced presentation techniques, it is assumed that you will be quoted. In fact, I encourage the best way to learn a public speaking technique or idea is to teach someone else what you think you just learned. However, there is a […]
Read More...Communication Skills: Can You Do Better?
Even as an expert in business communications I constantly learn from my friends and mentors in the National Speakers Association. Don and Kathleen Thoren write, speak and coaching on Life Enriching Tips. Enjoy…. WHAT DO I SAY NOW?! Has someone said something and you weren’t sure what to say back??? Seconds tick by and your mind […]
Read More...Want to Improve Your Presentation Skills? Learn from Hollywood Actor and Speaker
Want to Improve Your Presentation Skills? Learn from Hollywood Actor and Speaker Bob Roitblat presents Hollywood techniques for better professional speaking. Last week I was speaking for the National Speakers Association Illinois. What a great group and one of my news friends is Bob Roitblat. If you are a regular reader you know I love learning from Hollywood […]
Read More...Do You Want to Be A Popular Speaker?
Then here is some advice from Patricia Fripp, THE Executive Speech Coach Never waste your audience’s time with trivialities. I heard a speaker addressing a San Francisco audience. He started with how nice it was to be there, how great the weather was, and how he loves our restaurants. Who cares? I didn’t race across […]
Read More...Speakers, to Persuade, Get Concrete …to Inspire, Be Abstract
Speakers: To persuade, get concrete. To inspire, be abstract. Reposted by Patricia Fripp and the content is from Denise Graveline. Should you try to inspire your audience–or persuade them? Are you speaking about why your audience should do something–or how to pull it off? New research suggests that decision depends on the timing of your […]
Read More...Do You Know How to Promote Yourself And Your Business? Media Expert at New Media Expo
Do You Know How to Promote Yourself and Your Business? Media Expert at New Media Expo By Patricia Fripp and reprinting with permission by Dan Janal. Dan Janal has been a long time mentor as far as PR and now new media are concerned. Last year he was excited about Blogworld now New Media Expo. […]
Read More...Do You Want to Make Your Message Memorable?
Do You Want to Make Your Message Memorable? 8 Tips That Add Value to Your Words by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE Some presenters are silly enough to think that if they talk longer, they are giving more value or getting their point across more effectively. Actually, audiences of any size from 5 to 500 are […]
Read More...Key Aspects of a Great Presentation
One of my speaker burueaus asked me to answer these questions. In case you ever have to answer these questions yourself perhaps my answers would help you. Key Aspects of a Great Presentation Patricia Fripp Interview Questions & Answers: • What is the message you hope people take away from your presentations? My audiences learn […]
Read More...You can establish a personal connection
Power Pitching — Get the Personal Edge By Patricia FrippWhenever and whatever you are pitching, dozens of factors will figure in the final decision of your prospects. All else being equal you have the edge if you can establish a personal connection. You can establish a personal connection when you take this advice. Connect emotionally […]
Read More...Want to improve your public speaking then learn from the best!
Want to improve your public speaking then learn from the best! By Patricia Fripp I am a great believer that you can tell more about a speaker in a ten minute speech than one that goes on for 2 hours. What do you think? I hope you will appreciate why I am known as THE […]
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