What if the secret to captivating any audience wasn’t just in what you say—but in how you say it? In this episode, Patricia Fripp, a Hall of Fame speaker and expert speech coach, shares her journey from being a San Francisco hairdresser to becoming one of the most in-demand speaking coaches in the world. Along the way, she reveals powerful insights on communication, personal branding, and the business of expertise.
With decades of experience coaching top-tier speakers and business leaders, she reveals key strategies for making your message unforgettable. From choosing the right business model to developing a powerful stage presence, her advice is practical, actionable, and backed by real-world success. Her deep industry knowledge and engaging storytelling make this episode a goldmine for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills.
Whether you're a speaker, consultant, author, or entrepreneur, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with tools to elevate your influence. Tune in as Jim Cathcart and Patricia Fripp discuss what it takes to go from being competent to becoming a leading authority in your field. If you want to captivate audiences and build a business around your expertise, this episode is a must-listen.
About the Host:
Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE is one of the top 5 most award-winning speakers in the world. His Top 1% TEDx video has over 2.6 million views, his 25 books are translated into multiple languages, including 3 International bestsellers. He is a Certified Virtual Presenter and past National President of the National Speakers Association. Jim’s PBS television programs, podcast appearances and radio shows have reached millions of Success Seekers and he is often retained to advise achievers and their companies.
Even his colleagues, some of the top speakers in the world, have hired Jim to speak at their own events. Jim is an Executive MBA Professor at California Lutheran University School of Management and serves as their first Entrepreneur in Residence. He has been inducted into the Sales & Marketing Hall of Fame in London for his pioneering work with his concept of “Relationship Selling.” He is also in the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and has received The Cavett Award and The Golden Gavel Award.
Jim has written 25 books, hundreds of articles and he is always writing at least one new book. His most recent book is HI-REV for Small Business, The Faster Way to Profits . Audiences buy his books by the hundreds and he happily adds autograph sessions to his speeches.
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