The 2011 World Championship of Public Speaking , hosted by Toastmasters International in Las Vegas, Nevada is now history. Congratulations to all contestants, especially Jock Elliott (1st Place), Kwong Yue Yang (2nd Place) and Scott Pritchard (3rd Place). Left to right: Kwong Yue Yang, Jock Elliott and Scott Pritchard. Her message? MORE >>

Pam died unexpectedly at her home in Las Vegas earlier this week.  She shared with me at the Toastmasters International Convention, at Bally’s Las Vegas, in August:  “I introduced myself to someone as Pam.  You probably recognize the name of Pam Shinkle.  I’ve written about her often in my blog posts.  MORE >>

If you want more information on public speaking and executive presentation skills, check out the Patricia Fripp Speaking and Presentation Skills School in Las Vegas June 10-11, 2010. Executive Presentations:  How to introduce a speaker. Enjoy.   Nor should you exaggerate your speaker's qualifications. MORE >>

Next year's The Odd Couple 2011 is in Las Vegas at the Platinum Hotel June 25-26. Alan Weiss & Patricia Fripp: Memories of The Odd Couple 2010 every year Alan Weiss , the consultant's consultant and have help speakers and consultants build a more profitable business. Alan is brilliant. They see us have fun. MORE >>

You may have heard the phrase:  “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”  ”  It’s a marketing slogan used by the city of Las Vegas.  The theme for this month’s contest is:  City Slogans. New Joke Contests are announced at the start of the month (alternating months). MORE >>