Patricia Fripp


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Prepare and Present the Perfect Speech

By Patricia Fripp |  Jan 24, 2001

Get Publicity and Bolster Profits through Public Speaking Why speak publically? What ca...  Read more

Forget the Glitz -- Deliver the Gold

By Patricia Fripp |  Jul 6, 2000

What do the Pentagon, corporate CEOs, and Patricia Fripp have in common? We all deplore the current trend toward replacing solid presentation content with...  Read more

Get Publicity and Bolster Profits through Public Speaking

By Patricia Fripp |  Oct 20, 2000

One of the best ways to promote your product or service and expand your customer base is also one of the cheapest. Interested? It's public speaking. I kno...  Read more

Get an Extra Edge at Networking Events

By Patricia Fripp |  Apr 25, 2000

We all attend events promoted as the perfect format to make new contacts and develop potential business relationships. I'm always amazed at how many talen...  Read more

Short and Sweet: Mastering Quick Presentations

By Patricia Fripp |  May 2, 2000

You have to make a major presentation, and suddenly you're asked if you can get your message across in five minutes! Don't panic. For today's television g...  Read more

Solving the Problem of Prespeech Jitters

By Patricia Fripp |  May 11, 2000

Q: How do you handle the anticipation of waiting your turn to make a speech? A: Many participants ask th...  Read more

Slowing Down when You Speak Too Fast

By Patricia Fripp |  May 24, 2000

Q: How can you slow yourself down when you're speaking too fast in a presentation? A: Being aware of spe...  Read more

Writing and Organizing a Winning Speech

By Patricia Fripp |  Oct 30, 2000

How do I organize my talk? There are two basic outlines that work well for the beginning speaker. The Alc...  Read more

Better Communication with Employees and Peers

If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share thei...  Read more

Improve Your Communication Skills

Jul 9, 2001

If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share thei...  Read more

Captivate Audiences with Powerful Presentations

By Patricia Fripp |  Aug 1, 2000

Today's audiences have short attention spans. They are stimulation junkies. Their television habits have coined a new term -- channel surfing. With the ad...  Read more

Polishing and Rehearsing for a Perfect Presentation

By Patricia Fripp |  Nov 3, 2000

Editor's note: This article is the third in a series on preparing and presenting the perfect speech. If you have questions or comments regarding this ...  Read more

Deliver a Stellar Speech

By Patricia Fripp |  Nov 16, 2000

The big day has come. You're ready to deliver your talk. But you need to do a few final things before facing your audience. Check in ...  Read more

Conquer Distractions When Delivering a Speech

By Patricia Fripp |  Nov 29, 2000

Editor's note: This article is the fifth in a series on preparing and presenting the perfect speech. If you have questions or comments regarding this ...  Read more

Consider a Career in Public Speaking

By Patricia Fripp |  Dec 5, 2000

Editor's note: This article is the sixth and final article in a series on preparing and presenting the perfect speech. If you have questions or commen...  Read more

Speaking Their Language Even When You Don't

By Patricia Fripp |  Apr 20, 2000

Now I know why my friends are so interested in speaking abroad. It is a rewarding, exhilarating, ego-building experience, even when the audience doesn't s...  Read more

Criticism: Turning Gripes into Growth

By Patricia Fripp |  Apr 25, 2000

No one enjoys being criticized. Yet, if you want to succeed,you have to overcome all your natural instincts and actively seek outfeedback, good and bad.Read more

Improve Your Communication Skills

If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share thei...  Read more

Improve Your Communication Skills

If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share thei...  Read more

Five Surefire Tips for Great Speeches

By Patricia Fripp |  Apr 20, 2000

Come out punching! Grab your audience's attention. One way is to make a startling statement. Fora recent speech to th...  Read more

Insights for Savvy Networking

By Susan RoAne |  Jun 19, 2000

Here are some secrets to savvy networking: Follow-up is a basic tenet of life. Behaviors and actions ...  Read more

Professional Associations: Gold Mines or Coal Mines?

By Eric Gershon |  Oct 21, 1999

Soon after former history professor George Bates opened Bates and Associates, a one-man consulting practice in Germantown, MD, he realized that he would h...  Read more