"On behalf of the entire team at Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP, I offer you our sincerest thanks for a job well done. From beginning to end, your speaker training program was informative, engaging, and empowering.
As you can imagine, our attorneys build a reputation and business for both themselves and the Firm by delivering high quality presentations to educators throughout the state. Working with you was most certainly a step toward continued development of their speaking expertise."
—Nancy Constantine, Executive Director, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP
"In 25 years of business, I have hired a dozen coaches. Patricia Fripp is the finest executive speech coach ever. No matter what the subject, my presentation is always immeasurably better. Patricia is the Steven Spielberg of executive presentations!"
—John Johnson, CEO, ImClone Systems Incorporated
"We appreciate your expert training of our instructors and the speech coaching of our Board Members and Officers. You are so gifted at improving and polishing their presentation skills. This leads to an incredible impact on the final result of our entire convention. I tell everyone…Patricia Fripp turns average presenters into corporate rock stars!"
—Dan Maddux, Executive Director, American Payroll Association
"Thanks to your virtual coaching, my speech in Vilnius, Lithuania went very well. Your speaking tips on scripting the opening and closing were extremely helpful along with 'you' focused language. Thanks for helping me get prepared for this and delivering future presentations."
—Jim McEvoy, ChFC, AEP, President, Cross Border Planning
"Living in the UK, I have found it valuable working with you virtually. What a treat to work with you in person. It was great meeting you and what a valuable executive speech coaching session. Over the last couple of years, you have helped me build my confidence and skills. Wow! What a high to keynote a convention of 2,000 knowing my speech is good, and why! I could not have done it without your speech coaching expertise."
—Lawrence Mitchell, Marketing Director, Reed Business Information
"When Fripp enters the stage, people are in awe. She is a remarkable speaker, an amazing presentation coach and consultant, and her ability to help you craft a speech is simply extraordinary. I've watched her do this, and it is truly a gift. I would not be where I am today in my career, without her help and generosity in coaching me."
—Chad Barr, President, CB Software
"Last evening we had a large crowd at my book signing and we sold out of books.
Everyone said I am a terrific speaker and that I have a heart connection with the audience."
I have the story and you have been an invaluable guide in helping be develop it into a speech and deliver it well.
As I tell everyone who will listen, 'Patricia Fripp's coaching is a magnificient investment.'"
—Karen McCall, Founder, Financial Recovery Institute
"Thank you again for the executive speech coaching support in designing my annual meeting speech. With your help, I felt very well prepared for the big moment when I had to introduce myself to over 2,000 people. By all accounts, I came off as genuine, poised, and capable. The time and effort spent were more than worth the outcome and investment. I look forward to working with you in the future."
—Mark Jansen, CEO, Blue Diamond Growers
"As ALWAYS, you amaze me with how you can 'wordsmith' a speech and make it sound so much better."
—Jane Holmes, CPP, Director, Business Services, Convergys HR Management
"My business as a trial lawyer is persuading juries, often in matters of life and death. Your practical public speaking insights were of help to me."
—Gary Gober, Trial Lawyer
"As usual, you were stellar. After twenty plus years of watching you speak, I always get something
from your presentations. You do your important work."
—Lynn Fraley, Past President, NSANC
"The opportunity to learn how you deliver awesome speeches every time is priceless."
—John Bentley, President, Power 2 Transform
"Last week I delivered my presentation to 145 CPA's at the Myrtle Beach Hilton. With your assistance, I 'knocked it out of the park.' Several attendees came up to tell me how much they enjoyed the presentation. Because of your coaching, I experienced minor nerves and two minutes in really felt like I had them ‘in the palm of my hand.' The hour seemed to fly by. I feel so fortunate to have made this connection with you at the Centaurus BDD Conference. The 15-20 minutes you spent with me in New Orleans helped so much with my Chamber of Commerce presentations. The Chamber presentations resulted in my being invited to speak to the CPA group. They actually paid me! You have improved my presentation skills and professionalism. How do I put a value on that?"
—Samuel H. Plexico, President, Carolinas Insurance Group, LLC
"After your one-day speech coaching session for our experienced CPA presenters, we saw improvement. You inspired me to work hard on shortening and punching stories. Everyone agrees…your Advanced Presentation Skills was the best session anyone has attended."
—Lynn Freer, President, Spidell Publishing, Inc.
"At Heartland we believe in disciplined value investing. When we invested in Patricia Fripp's presentation skills training she gave us wisdom, specific scripting, advanced ideas, and frankly techniques even our best speakers were not aware of. It was Patricia who recommended we use our artwork in our advertising and brochures. Patricia Fripp is not just the best speech coach, she is our secret weapon and trusted advisor. Our relationship has continued for several years. You can't go wrong engaging her 'bottom line.' Fripp gives value."
—Bill Nasgovitz, CEO, Heartland Advisors
"My partner Robin Koval and I have spent our entire careers in advertising. Our agency is responsible for some of the most memorable advertising in America. We are known for putting Aflac on the map and making them as well known as Coca Cola.
I am flattered that over the years of authoring and composing campaign jingles
my work has become part of American pop-culture landscape. Some examples are:
'I Don't Want to Grow Up, I'm a Toys R Us Kid', 'Kodak Moments', and 'The Heart of Communication' for Bell Atlantic.
Our blue-chip clients include Procter & Gambles' Clairol Herbal Essences, Dawn and Swiffer, Continental Airlines, Marshall, Pfizer, Office Depot,
US Bank and the American Red Cross.
In high level advertising brilliant minds sit around brainstorming and shouting at each other with
excitement. Years of these experiences and high level client meetings prepared us for three days of advanced speech coaching with Patricia Fripp.
She was highly recommended and we had high expectations. However... nothing quite prepared us
for her preparation, knowledge, and focused attention on increasing the effectiveness of our speech scripts and
delivery.
Patricia Fripp has taught us far more than the golden rules of high level public
speaking. She has helped me to clarify my ideas, prioritize my thoughts,
and express myself in the most persuasive and dynamic ways possible. These
are not just communication lessons...these are life lessons.
What the creative minds of The Kaplan Thaler Group do for a 30 second commercial Fripp does
for a 60 minute convention speech. If you want only the best executive speech coach...call Fripp."
—Linda Kaplan Thaler, CEO, The Kaplan Thaler Group and Best-selling Coauthor of "The Power of
Nice"
"In 25 years of business I have hired a dozen coaches. Patricia Fripp is the finest executive speech coach ever. No matter what the subject my presentation is always immeasurably better. The executives I have referred to her all feel the same way. Patricia has a unique ability to dramatically improve executive presentations...and she makes it look so easy! Here experience pays off to my advantage."
—John Johnson, CEO, ImClone Systems Incorporated, Former Company Group Chairman,
Johnson and Johnson, Biopharmaceuticals
"We first contracted you because we needed to improve the group’s presentation skills. As you know our sales conversations and presentations to doctors are fairly complex, and we have very little time to capture their attention. XDx’s associates are incredibly well educated and most have earned two degrees, so they can be a tough audience. Their expectations were very high.
As you could tell, from the first five minutes they were engaged, participated, laughed, and learned information and techniques that were as practical as they were brilliant.
The buzz echoes through the building. We were all surprised when our President and senior executives stopped in to see what everyone was excited about.
The next day the participants told me 'This was far more than presentation training-it was a tremendous team building exercise as well. We all felt we could practice new skills, leave our comfort zone and become more Hollywood in the safe environment that Fripp created. And it was more fun than we would ever have imagined.'”
—Debra Franz, MBA, MT(ASCP)SH, Senior Director, Marketing, XDx
"Thank you for the incredibly exciting and rewarding presentation skills training for the executives and staff of the Wounded Warrior Project!!
The message below shows that young Ryan has been Frippnotized!
Jeremy Chwat, Executive Vice President, Policy & Public Affairs
wrote, 'Kules has officially been 'Frippisized!!! Just thought you'd like to know that the Fripp training last week was taken to heart.
At the insurance industry meeting, Ryan Kules opened his speech with, 'I wish you could have been there with me, on the phone,
when I spoke with the first warrior that I had placed with a job.'
His speech was awesome. We had high expectations. You totally exceeded them.'"
—John Melia
Executive Director-CEO
Wounded Warrior Project
"As an industry expert, for many years I have been asked to speak at national
conference in keynote slots to very large audiences. My reviews have always
been exceptionally good. Many of my associates thought it pointless to
seek out a speech coach. However, Patricia Fripp had the reputation of
taking expert speakers from good to great! Patricia worked with me for
less than fifteen minutes before I thought 'Wow, I can't believe anyone
ever asked me to speak a second time!'
Although I am the
master of my content, she changed my presentations to be more precise,
pointed, and powerful. In a few hours, Patricia gave me to confidence
to make my stories more dramatic. The next step was to 'Frippnotize' the
entire Starker organization. In small office settings, one-on-one coaching,
and keynoting our company conference she always gets great results, rave
reviews, and requests to 'Bring her back!' I recommend Patricia Fripp
with no reservations. If you want to be the best...call Fripp. If you
are lucky enough to get on her schedule you will consider it a great investment."
—Rochelle Stone, President, Starker Services, Inc., Los Gatos
"Thank you so much for making time available to coach me. It was the most beneficial coaching session I have ever had in my entire life, and I have had many. The best news is we are only half done. I can't wait to do my homework and get ready for the other half. I can use the advice you have given me to not only improve my speaking skills but my entire business. Your help is worth many times the cost of your service."
—Art Pennington
"Thank you for the excellent job working with SmithGroup!
Not only did we learn, stretch, grow... we had some fun as well. Your efforts will make all the participants better in all aspects as well of their professional lives not only increasing their sales presentation skills.
Thank you again, we are looking forward the next sessions!"
—Paul Bohn, Vice President, SmithGroup
"As COO with McDonald’s, I had plenty of opportunity to give speeches and was considered a great speaker. However, when I had to prepare a convention speech with a considerable fee attached, the pressure increased considerably. Thank you for your assistance. I didn't realize how valuable a speech coach of your caliber could be.
Your skill in drawing out the best in me was exciting. What you taught me about content, process and communication skills are better than anything I learned in university. Our training sessions were long, but rewarding. Working with you, I really discovered that public speaking requires engaging the audience emotionally and intellectually. I will be a better speaker for having spent this time with you.
The additional resources you bring to the experience are a big help. The diagrams, sample tapes, role model speakers, the expert video producer, and the web sites to study are most helpful. Beyond the coaching, your generosity of experience and resources made the time saved on research well worth the investment.
I am now a 'Fripp Fan!'"
—Ed Rensi, Chairman, Team Rensi Motorsports, Former Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer World Wide, President and CEO McDonald’s USA,1984-1998
"You are a great coach...based on our fun coaching day, I received an
'A' for my glucosomine speech."
—Grace Walker Gray
"Thank you! Thank you! For all your support. You are the best speech coach
an executive could ask for!"
—Scott Bajtos, Group Vice President, SAP BusinessObjects
"Thanks for a great day coaching me on my presentations. Now I feel confident
that I have the tools I need to prepare a speech for any occasion, and
I look forward to delivering the speech we worked on yesterday."
—Ted Whiton, Winzler & Kelly
"It was a pleasure spending the day with you and your genius mind. I'm
looking forward to implementing all of the strategies and reaping the
rewards from our coaching!"
—Dave Lindahl, President, R.E. Mentor, Inc.
"At the recent SAP BusinessObjects annual sales meeting, Patricia worked
closely with our CEO, Bernard Liataud, on both the content creation and
the content delivery of his keynote address. She also coached several
other members of his senior staff on their respective presentations.
We made the decision
to engage Patricia for two major reasons: we wanted to improve the quality
and impact of our most important presentations, and we wanted to invest
in our senior people as part of their professional development. We believed
that this investment would continue to provide benefits that would far
outlast any motivational impact that an outside speaker could create.
The results were
very positive. Our feedback mechanisms (surveys taken on-site and online
surveys conducted a week later) indicated a definite improvement in both
the quality of the presentations and the impact of those presentations.
Our CEO was particularly pleased with the results he achieved through
his commitment to the coaching process and his diligence in taking those
lessons to heart. Those presenters who make themselves available to Patricia
for one-on-one coaching scored significantly higher than those who did
not.
I would recommend
Patricia and her services to anyone who is considering working with a
speech coach because I believe she brings great experience, a dynamic
personality, and a tireless work effort to each and every project she
undertakes."
—Pat Wynne, Vice President, Human Resources, SAP BusinessObjects
"I consider our two days together time very well-spent. Your insights
into speech content and presentation were extremely valuable on a number
of levels. You are a natural at what you do, and from the standpoint of
numerous speakers (and thousands of listeners), the world of meetings
is a better place as a result of your work."
—Robert Galford, Managing Partner, Center for Executive Development,
Boston
"Boy, have I been
Frippersized! Your speaking school was an awesome, incredible two-day
experience in which I learned more than I ever imagined. It was non-stop
and a whole lot of fun!"
—Steven B. Reed, Executive Vice President Union Hospital Health
Group
"Your class was a
10 across the board. You're a first class act. I'm planning on attending
next year and bringing a couple of people with me."
—Rod Whitson, President, Townsend Inc.
"We would all like
to thank you again for your excellent coaching and help. Our meeting went
very well. Feedback was very much on point and our key messages did come
through loud and clear. We are thinking of ways that we may work with
you in the future."
—Mark Bernardi, Founder, Expressworks International
"I'm still reeling
from all of the wonderful speech design and delivery information you gave
us. Thank you. It was worth every minute and dollar invested. It certainly
paid dividends.
Thanks to your expert
coaching our video-shoot went flawlessly. We performed magnificently!
We were amazed at
the way you helped both of us structure our talks to be different yet
totally compatible. You made both of our presentations much more interesting
and dynamic than the eighteen other presenters filming that day.
Working with you
was a wonderful, educational, life changing experience. We would not have
believed it possible to get so dramatic results in such a short period
of time."
—Jimmy Smull, Author of 'Healing Eve: The Woman's Journey from
Religious Fundamentalism to Spiritual Freedom'
"As you know, I was
part of an important panel and really wanted to shine. Until I met with
you I had no idea how much would go on behind the scenes to craft a perfect
two minutes. Because of your guidance, I managed to get all of my points
across confidently and succinctly, and won the audience's full support.
Every question seemed to be directed to me after the panel's comments.
It was obvious I was the only one who really thought through what I was
going to say, why was I saying it, and rehearsed. Of course, I was the
only one who hired you! What a great investment. Thanks and well done!"
—Dr. Carol Orsborn, Author 15 books
"'You're brilliant
...a stroke of genius...how do you do it?'
I heard myself saying
this several times to Patricia Fripp when I reviewed my tapes from my
two-day training with her.
Fripp listened to
my presentation in a technical legal area, and using my words and stories
she helped me shape my presentation into an entertaining and dynamic "experience".
She's truly the light at the end of my tunnel of struggling to create
a presentation that would leave my clients asking for more.
Patricia knows her
profession and her art inside out; I knew this from her reputation in
the industry, her past accomplishments and her resourceful website. It
was not until I was in her presence that I experienced how effective and
enthusiastic Fripp is teaching her truly vast knowledge of speaking and
presentations skills.
Thank you, Patricia...
I know, I know... 'now, get up and do it!' I am."
—Jorge Colón,
NBC/Universal, Telemundo, Media Counsel
"In a little over
one day with Patricia Fripp I was able to outline a speech with several
strong points, access numerous stories I had forgotten over the years
and actually deliver parts of the speech with confidence. She is an extremely
dynamic coach who drew out the best of my presentation skills. When I
completed the session I felt I had a very clear plan of what I needed
to do to succeed. I look forward to my new adventure as a speaker and
the possibility of working with her again."
—Tom Schramski, PhD. Salience Consulting, LLC
"My entire staff enjoyed
your speech on how to improve sales presentations. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
Everything you said was so relevant to our business. Based on your advice,
we are having a meeting to start developing our stories. We are all so
motivated and love your audio tapes."
—Cathy Searby, President, Palo Alto Staffing Services
"Thank you for all of your assistance in preparation for my speech at
Congress. Your tips and critiques were very helpful. It's not often that
each of us in the amateur ranks is privileged to have a professional speaking
coach. I feel very fortunate for this opportunity."
—Marcia Aamodt, Director Payroll and Accounts Payable, Northwest
Airline
"One of our trained
workshop evaluators who attended your session on public speaking said,
...found Patricia to be a presenter that exceeds our ratings scale. She
provides the right mix to cover the entire group. In speaking to others
after the class, they all said if this was presented again, they would
take it, as they feel there is more to learn than they could get in one
time to improve their skills. "
—Jim Medlock, CPP, Senior Director of Education and Training,
American Payroll Assn.
"You are terrific!
Your work as our speech coach far exceeded expectations. You helped a
group of highly technical engineers organize their thoughts and deliver
them with greater technique. Everyone who was coached at Netcontinuum
was very impressed by your ability to critique their presentations, no
matter what the content. Your knowledge and application of speech technique
is thorough and comprehensive, and your expertise on the sales process
is impressive. As a result of working with you, Patricia, Netcontinuum
is better prepared to take our product to market. Please feel free to
have potential clients call me as a reference. You are a wonderful teacher
and proved yourself to be a tireless worker, friend and world class talent."
—Bret Cunningham, Sales Manager, Netcontinuum
"After working for
Universal Studios for 35 years, I can honestly say you created magic before
our eyes. You do exactly what Steven Spielberg does. Let me sum it up
this way, Oy Vey."
—Jerry Cohen, BS, MA, JD, Motion Picture and Television Film and
Music Editing, Universal Studios
"If you want to become
a dynamic communicator who leads and inspires with the power of your words...Then
you MUST hire Patricia Fripp as your personal executive speech coach.
She is one of the most creative, innovative, and practical coaches I have
ever experienced in my 25 years of being an executive.
Fripp has an excellent
command of platform skills and knows how to teach, coach, and guide you
in ways you never imagined to make your keynote or presentation VISUALLY
come alive for any audience.
Don't waste your
money buying tapes from any other speaking guru....spend the dollars with
Fripp and you receive a 10-fold return. Trust me...even if you have great
content it is 30% of what you need for a memorable keynote. The other
70% is the organizing, wordsmithing, tweaking, polishing, and rehearsing
with a consummate professional. Your presentations can be memorable, dynamic,
and persuasive...if Fripp helps you. This could be the best investment
for your company and your career."
—Richard C Putz, CEO of Cambridge Institute of Applied Management,
Former CFO of C-bridge, Former VP of Oracle Strategy, Former CEO of Security
Federal Bank & Trust
"Patricia Fripp has a unique ability to find what element will make her
clients shine. Then she coaches them in exactly the right way to make
them great. She is insightful, creative, and very supportive. She turned
my confidence from solid to super high. I felt relaxed and really had
a great time performing!"
—Tracy Eiler, Vice President Corporate Communications, Business
Objects
"Thank you
again for your expert advice and help with my speech! You're truly a PRO!"
—Marty Cox, Founder and President, It's A Grind
"Based on the positive
feedback I had after my speech, I'd say things went pretty darn well.
Your training has really had an impact on how I organize my presentations,
since I'm now much more focused on what's in it for the audience vs. what
I want to tell them or what I want them to know—that whole 'I vs.
you' technique!
Thanks for all your
help, I get your email newsletter now, so am definitely a convert. It
was great working with you, and I hope I get to do so again in the future."
—Guy Weismantel, Director, Corporate Product Marketing, Business
Objects
"Thank you
so much for your valuable insight. Yes, I was a star at Sales Kick Off,
thanks to you. I started out my presentation with a bang, and finished
with a very thoughtful story that helped the entire team know that they
can make a difference. At the end they were putty in my hands, and inspired
to do great things. I think that could be classified as a sure fire success!
I plan on using your methodology for all my presentations going forward.
I only wish we had more time to work together, and that you could have
been there to see me in action. You would have been proud. Thanks again
for your valuable insight and your follow-up. You have made a difference
in my career."
— Gene Holcombe, Vice President, Corporate Product Marketing,
SAP BusinessObjects
"As I watched you conduct a full-day Sales Presentation Skills Training,
I saw more active participation from my team than I had ever seen. I could
feel the excitement from all of my sales employees. Afterwards, they could
not wait to get out in the field and use the specific techniques they
had learned. During the session, you were coaching one of my sales team
on how to give a 'Hollywood' presentation. You were able to coach her
in such a manner that her story brought the meeting participants to tears
they were so enthralled. For the next few weeks after the meeting, I continually
received e-mails, phone calls, and voicemails from my team touting their
successes after trying some of the techniques you taught them. It was
clear that your influence on every participant was effective and long
lasting.
We were convinced we had to have you come back to work with another sales
team. I was delighted that we experienced the same active, enthusiastic
participation as the first session.
Your influence on the American Home Shield team has been instrumental
in helping to increase sales, perfect presentations, and build confidence."
— Shelly Al-Hashash, Vice President, American Home Shield
"After many years of giving presentations I thought I was a good speaker.
To become great I realize I needed some professional help. You were recommended
by a leading speaker bureau as 'the best in the business.' Following our
telephone coaching and then one day in-person coaching, I immediately
received feedback from my associates that my speaking and presenting had
improved by an order of magnitude.
After two national conferences I received the highest evaluation of all
the speakers. These venues included some of the nation's best-known, in-demand,
and highly-paid professional speakers!
I could not have done this without your expert help. From the script development
to our intense day of one-on-one coaching, your knowledge, sights and
constant prodding for improvement made the difference. The money was one
of the best investments I ever made in my personal and professional development."
— David Monday, President Independent Brokerage Group, Wachovia
Securities LLC
"We just finished our first marketing seminar since our training with
you. We utilized your great advice and received RAVE reviews! A few good,
however mostly great and fabulous. The audience also wrote, 'Interesting,
high energy, funny.' Thanks to your coaching it was a resounding success."
—Linda O'Grady, Partner/Owner, Advanced Hygiene Concepts
"After years of thinking I was a better than average speaker it took
only a few short moments of working with Patricia Fripp to realize that
I had a lot of opportunity to be better...much better! Because of working
with Patricia to prepare for a key presentation, for the first time in
my life I received a standing ovation, not once but twice.
I was amazed at her
ability to grasp the culture, tone, and general expectations of our organization
after just two phone conversations. Her injection of humor balanced with
sincerity was critical in the success of my presentation and made me realize
how important those two components are to any presentation.
I would highly recommend
the tools and disciplines learned working with Patricia to everyone. The
level of preparation allowed me the first night of restful sleep EVER
before a presentation of that magnitude.
The entire experience
of working with Patricia was fantastic from start to finish. I'm available
any time to speak to anyone lucky enough to consider Patricia Fripp as a
speech coach, keynote speaker, or sales trainer."
—Todd Stewardson, VP Sales, The Thomas Kinkade Company
"I hear your voice nearly every day from the tapes that play in my car.
Last night I had the honor of speaking to 300 officers at Little Rock Air
Force Base. Fripp, never have I done a better job. It was one of those times
that you talk about. Everything lines up just right, and show goes perfectly.
The audience was in the right mood. I had the right amount of adrenaline.
The audio was perfect. The lighting great. My timing couldn't have been
better. I was the most wonderful feeling I have ever had when speaking.
You said it would happen. Like with everything else you have ever told me,
you are right. Thanks for the coaching and encouragement."
—Philip Davis
"We had a great experience
with Patricia Fripp coaching engineers and astronauts. Her ability to work
with people at top levels of our company, and make them feel totally comfortable
while critiquing their work, is a special talent. Our engineers and executives
alike found many areas where they could improve their presentations. She
definitely gets a return engagement soon!!"
—Randy Bushee, Professional Development Manager, Lockheed Martin
Skunk Works
"Thanks for your
amazing coaching and support - it will impact my performance! We will call
you with our success stories!!"
—Lisa J. Rice, Vice President Sales, American Home Shield
"Thank you for
your help on my speech. I felt very comfortable giving it yesterday...actually
I really enjoyed the moment. A lot of that is due to your suggestions and
guidance. You are truly a professional at what you do. I also want to compliment
you on your outlook. Seldom do I see someone that enjoys what they do so
well and enjoys life like you do. It was a pleasure working with you. I
hope we work together in the future."
-Bill Parker, APA Payroll Man of the Year 2003
"Thank you for all of your time and assistance during the past several months.
You are responsible for giving me the encouragement, direction and enlightenment
to do something that I couldn't imagine I was capable of -- the Man of the
Year talk at Congress. I look forward to continuing my education in the
field of public speaking with you during upcoming Congresses."
—Pat Corturillo, APA Man of the Year 2002
"Before I met Patricia
Fripp, it was a challenge to run a small meeting and enjoy it. When I had
the challenge of addressing 2,000 people in the Masonic Auditorium, I was
petrified. I realized the future of my career would be affected. Patricia
Fripp's help was invaluable; I could not have done it without her."
—Jim LaRocco, VP of Human Resources, The Gap, Inc.
"We have had such amazing
results hiring Patricia to coach our industry trainers and Congress speakers.
Her speaking seminar is a great investment. The confidence level, skill
and creativity of our trainers have soared. Our President threw away the
talk she had worked on for eight months and rewrote it with Fripp in forty
minutes."
—Dan Maddux, Executive Director, American Payroll Association,
National Speakers Association 2001 Meeting Partner of the Year
"Without your help I could not have created my keynote speech for their
company sales meeting. I am not an experienced speaker, and due to time
constraints, had just one afternoon with you. Yet, we created a dynamic
talk that I delivered one week later with no notes. I've been Frippnotized!
I loved it. I can't wait to do it again."
—Barry Weitsenberg, President, SOLA Opticals
"Patricia is a consummate professional. Her coaching is insightful and unusually
powerful. Working with her is like turbo-charging your presentation. As
a way to leverage your time and optimize your results, you cannot beat an
investment with her if you want to speak in public. Pay her fees gladly
and do what she says. She is terrific!"
—Mike Sipe, President, Private Equities Development, Inc.
"Last year's meeting
was a disaster. We needed serious help. Patricia Fripp transformed our marketing
manager's presentations for the four days of meetings. It was a highly effective
investment. We asked her to write a speech for our President. After four
and a half hours with her he delivered the keynote, with no notes, ten days
later."
—Michelle Gaedke, Marketing Manager, SOLA Opticals
"I appreciate that
Patricia was so flexible with the time I had for coaching. In the evening
on my way home, or on the telephone, she cut right to the heart of the matter.
After a promotion, I needed to present to 500 managers. In less than 90
minutes Patricia gave me the words, helped craft the message and sent me
on my way to rehearse'in front of my 8-year-old. Fripp said if I could impress
her, 500 managers would be a piece of cake!! Such wisdom!"
—Ed Stair, Senior Vice President, The GAP, Inc.
"Before we worked with Fripp, we always worked on what we said, not how
we said it. This was an eye-opening experience. This talk was the first
time in my life I spoke to 700 people without notes and felt totally confident.
I loved the standing ovation. Thanks for all your work, it was a wonderful
investment."
—J.R. Parrish, CEO, Collier Parrish International, Inc.
"Thanks to Patricia
Fripp's efforts my talk was a wild success. I followed speakers from Microsoft
and blew them off the stage! Well, that's what it felt like to me. I would
not have thought it possible, and it would not have been without Fripp's
help."
—Oliver Martin, CEO, Thru Transport Systems
"I gave my speech last night...it was at least TWICE as good because of
the day I spent with you. I didn't realize during the day that you were
making such a great impact....but mission accomplished...and quite an accomplishment
on your part because it is nearly impossible for me to sit through anything
for an entire day. I have already referred a couple of my clients to you."
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