Expert Advice: Stand still at the start of your presentation. Your audience members need a moment to become accustomed to the sound of your voice, your style of speaking, and sometimes your accent. #TuesdayTips #presentationskills #keynotespeakers #frippvt

“Tell me what you say you want. Show me one week of your life and I will tell you if you will get it.” – Patricia Fripp #frippvt #virtualcoaching #lifecoach

Never introduce a new idea at the end of your presentation. Use your last words to reinforce a key, pithy point from your presentation. #frippvt #keynotespeaker #presentationskills

Outside of the privacy of your own home, all speaking is “public speaking.” There is no such thing as “private speaking.” - Patricia Fripp #motivationalquote #presentationskills #virtualtraining

Robert McKee, screenwriter and author of Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting says, “Stories are the creative conversion of life itself, into a clearer, more powerful and more meaningful experience. They are the currency of human contact.”

I coach professional speakers, consultants, coaches, and trainers on their presentation skills and I’m amazed at how often I hear the word “thing.” The one thing you should always avoid when you speak is “thing.” What a fuzzy, flabby, non-specific word! #publicspeakingskills

The start of a new year is naturally a time to challenge everything you do, expand your thinking, refocus your efforts, and rededicate yourself to your future. If you haven’t done this already this year, why not do it today? #dailyquote #frippvt #motivationalquotes

There’s a cliché that engineers can’t speak effectively. Patricia Fripp has debunked this myth. As presenters, engineers have both the expertise and authenticity to build customer trust and accelerate the adoption of new technology. #presentationskills #frippvt #virtualtraining

Remember the Three S’s of Dynamic Stories Here is the sure fire formula that all good stories follow: Situation – what was their situation before your product or service? Solution – what solution did you offer? Success – how did they live happily ever after? #keystosuccess

Lost Your Voice and Need to Speak? https://t.co/hl4FhZ1fsl #keynotespeaker #successtips #frippvt

How do you write a good acceptance speech? Start early, be yourself, honor those who’ve helped you, state your connection to the organization giving you the award, and rehearse…again…again and again. #frippvt #careercoaching #successtips

As I said on 60 Minutes, “I used to work on the outside of peoples’ heads, now I work on the inside, so there’s only half an inch difference.” https://t.co/hFeIKJmtHW #entrepreneurmotivation #successmindset #keynotespeaker

The key to connection is conversation, and the secret of conversation is questions. A conversation can lead to a professional relationship, and a nurtured relationship can produce amazing results. #keystosuccess #businessbuilding #publicspeakingtips

Patricia Fripp is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker known for her speech coaching super powers. Her online training platform FrippVT helps professionals become great speakers easily, conveniently, and cost-effectively. #frippvt #virtualtraining #businessconsulting

Fripp’s Tips: Don’t close on a Q & A, just in case you’re asked an awkward question, or in case an audience member just shares a rambling opinion. These are distractions that diminish your impact on your audience. #frippvt #presentationskills #virtualtraining

Have you thought, “Wish I could create a great presentation without spending hours on it!”? Let me show you how to save time when preparing your presentation. https://t.co/uSY144MpkG #virtualcoaching #keystosuccess #buildyourempire

Opportunity doesn’t knock just once. It knocks all the time; though you may not recognize the sound. Pay attention. Opportunities are everywhere and often overlooked. #businessbuilding #growthmindset #virtualcoaching #frippvt

How do you introduce yourself? I challenge you to craft a one-sentence description of yourself and your profession that’s difficult to forget. #buildyourempire #successtips #virtualtraining #frippvt

How to Open Your Presentations with Impact Opening techniques that add to your professionalism Specific opening lines that you can adapt Proven ways to connect to your audience #keynotespeaker #presentationskills #succeed

Last words linger. Star presenters know this well and use it to their advantage. Give your closing words extra consideration. Don’t close your presentation with, “We’re out of time,” even if you are. You waste your final opportunity to reinforce your core message. #successtips

Anyone who sets out to present, persuade, and propel with the spoken word faces eight major pitfalls. https://t.co/sYqYI8Y6Gm #presentationskills #virtualtraining #frippvt