Practice Smart: Avoid Reinforcing Bad Presentation Habits
I’m a believer in learning through repetition and practice. However, as we practice and rehearse our presentations we need to ask ourselves, “Am I practicing to improve or to reinforce bad habits?” The reality is that we are doing both. #presentationskills #keynotespeaker
Prep More Than You Speak: Reduce Speaking Anxiety
Fripp’s Tips: One of the best ways to handle the anticipation of speaking is to make sure you are mentally prepared beforehand. Understand that there is always a lot more preparation time than speaking time. #presentationskills #keynotespeaker #successmindset
Leaders, Speak Directly—Don’t Let Tech Replace Communication
Fripp’s Tips: Don't let your managers and leaders fall into the trap of using technology as a substitute for communicating directly with their audience. The audience wants leaders, not glossy graphics. #presentationskills #keynotespeaker #successmindset
Leave the Lectern: Connect Directly with Your Audience
I urge you not to stand behind the lectern throughout your entire talk. It puts a barrier between you and the audience, and they feel it. #stagepresence #presentationskills #keynotespeaker
Speak Publicly to Boost Business Awareness and Growth
Promoting your Business If you're like me, the point of speaking is to increase awareness of your business and expand your client base. Over the years, I've learned a great deal about marketing myself. #publicspeakingskills #businessbuilding #growthmindset
Public Speaking: Low‑Cost Powerhouse for Customer Growth
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 know this from firsthand experience. #publicspeakingtips #frippvt #virtualtraining
Stop Dominating Interviews: Hire Better Sales Talent
Sales Management Interviewing Mistakes: You do the majority of talking. You are the only one interviewing potential sales candidates. You don’t check resumes and backgrounds before making a job offer. You don’t ask challenging enough questions during your interviews. #frippvt
Five Steps to Build the Career You Desire
5 Ways to Get The Professional Life You Want 1. Take advantage of every opportunity. 2. Ask questions. 3. Dedicate yourself. 4. Tell a memorable story. 5. Influence others. #growyourbusiness #frippvt #virtualtraining
From Outside Minds to Inside Influence: Seize Every Chance
Fripp's Words of Wisdom: “I used to work on the outside of peoples’ heads, now I work on the inside, so there’s only half an inch difference.” How did I do it? By preparing for, noticing, and seizing every chance...
Leaders Gain Edge by Listening to Frontline Staff
A shuttle service driver in Hawaii told me the General Manager of the property where I stayed went to have coffee with the drivers once a month and took a box of donuts. They told him everything they heard about...
Decide Today for the Future You Want
“Ask yourself, “Where do I want to be in five years? What is the best decision now to help me then?” Take action for where you want to be, not for where you are.” - Patricia Fripp #keynotespeaker #buildyourempire #growthmindset
Choose Precise Words to Build Credibility in Presentations
Whether you’re delivering a sales presentation, keynote speech, or report to the board, choose your words carefully to build credibility, sound intelligent, and make your message understood. #frippvt #virtualtraining #presentationskills
From Poverty to Fame, Dolly Swore Off Complaints
Dolly Parton: “When I was young and poor I wanted to be rich and famous. I promised myself if ever I was, I would never complain.” #successstories #buildyourempire #motivationoftheday
Leadership: Decide, Then Inspire Others to Act
General Eisenhower said, “Leadership is the ability to decide what has to be done and then to get people to want to do it.” When I talk on leadership, I might start with that quote. #keynotespeaker #leadershipmatters #publicspeakingskills
Audit Your Habits: Keep, Cut, and Grow
Frippercize Consider your habits. Ask yourself: - Which of my current habits help me? - Which habits don’t help me? - What new habits do I want to acquire? - Which habits will I get rid of? #frippvt #virtualcoaching #keytosuccess