In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Patricia Fripp, a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, three-time Cicero Award-winning speechwriter, and the first woman president of the National Speakers Association.They delve into the art and science of public speaking skills that captivate, persuade, and inspire action.Patricia provides the timeless principles behind powerful communication, why most speakers lose attention instantly, and how to structure presentations that keep audiences engaged from the first sentence.Want to make influencing human behavior your company's superpower? Connect with me at howiechan.com/speaking and let's talk!Episode Breakdown:00:00:00 Instantly Stand Out in Presentations00:04:29 The Power of Asking Better Questions 00:10:51 The Consistency Principle Behind Success00:25:03 Speech Structure, Premise, and Mastery00:32:10 You-Focused Language for Persuasion00:39:58 How to Create Powerful Openings00:55:40 Brand Strategy00:58:05 Vivid Language and Specificity for CredibilityFrom Our Guest:WebsiteLinkedInYoutubeFacebookInstagram Discover your influence style profile here.Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans? Sign up for the Behavioring Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course.Get people to buy into your ideas and offers!Join the FREE Influence Anyone newsletter. Each week, I uncover a proven strategy from world experts and scientific research to influence human behavior – including your own.📩 Go to: www.howiechan.com/sub