Even after 34 years of public speaking, executive speech coach Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, said she still feels "apprehensive" before walking on stage. "It's Speakers commonly make the mistake of using PowerPoint to construct their presentation; the slideshow should be one of the last things created, after the presentation has been outlined, Fripp said. quot; Use a filler line, such Stand and Deliver Improve your presentation skills for class assignments and beyond. By Cheryl McEvoy

Add Value for Your Association Members and Gain Loyalty By Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE It is no secret Associations have to add value for their membership and increase their own revenue. PLAN YOUR STRUCTURE Outline your presentation on paper or a flip chart and then build the PowerPoint®. At the same time, attendance at conventions and meetings is down. Many, like the American Payroll Association, are adding Webinars to their educational offerings…with great success.

15 Tips for Webinars: How to Add Impact When You Present Online By Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE July 7, 2009 Whenever you open your mouth, whether youre talking to one person or a thousand, you usually want to get a specific message across. Outline your presentation on paper or a flip chart before you build the PowerPoint presentation. How do you do that best when you are communicating through a webinar? Whats different when the lecture is in the virtual world?