In every presentation, online or in-person, your opening remarks set the tone for your audience’s experience. Do not underestimate the importance of your first 30 seconds.

Get ready for an action-packed, content-rich, interactive presentation, Hall of Fame keynote speaker and presentation skills expert Patricia Fripp will help you:

• Understand the purpose of your opening
• Realize how many options are available to you
• Incorporate the “magic” word for audience acceptance
• Appreciate the number one secret of persuasive presentations
• Improve even your best stories

Willing participants will experience Fripp’s razor-focused mini coaching.

Please come prepared with a script of your best presentation opening (not more than 4 lines) This program is designed for novices and long-time superstars alike.

About Our Keynote Speaker!

Patricia Fripp CSP, CPAE

Patricia Fripp is a renowned Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive speech coach, award-winning speechwriter, and online learning expert with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. With her exceptional skills and expertise, she has delivered over 3,500 presentations across diverse industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and hospitality.

In recognition of her remarkable contributions to the speaking industry, Patricia became the first woman to be elected President of the National Speakers Association and a Cavett Award recipient. She continues to inspire and guide individuals and organizations to harness the power of effective communication to drive success.

As a sought-after speech coach, Patricia has worked with corporate leaders, technical and sales professionals, and seasoned speakers to help them improve their presentation skills, enhance their messaging, and deliver compelling talks. Her clients have included top organizations such as Genentech, Nutanix, Palo Alto Networks, and her thirty-year client the American Payroll Association.

In addition to her coaching, Patricia is the founder of FrippVT, an innovative online learning platform that provides powerful, persuasive presentation training to speakers and companies. FrippVT is recognized as a "must-have" for individuals and teams seeking to improve their presentation skills and boost their professional development.

Kiplinger's Personal Finance has recognized Patricia as a presentation skills expert, citing her as one of the best investments professionals can make to improve their communication abilities. Fripp is the co-author of Deliver Unforgettable Presentations, a book written in collaboration with World Champions Mark Brown and Darren LaCroix.

If you're looking to elevate your presentation skills, there's no better resource than Patricia Fripp. Visit her website at www.fripp.com to learn more about her impressive career, coaching services, and online learning platform.