CPAE Spotlight Series

Have you ever wondered what it takes to last in this speaking business?  Have you seen renowned speakers on stages and thought- “I wonder who they really are?” 

Our national associations’ highest awarded honor is the CPAE, Council of Peers Award for Excellence, what is industry known as the “Hall of Fame”- these Hall of Fame speakers are revered in our industry and bring a depth of skill and knowledge we can all learn from.

With many live (virtually streamed through ZOOM) interviews to watch and participate in, and a few pre-recorded interviews releases mixed in, be inspired in this NEW INTERVIEW SERIES

About Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE

About Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE
Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive speech coach, and sales presentation and online learning expert. She was elected the first woman President of the National Speakers Association. In Patricia’s career, she has delivered over 3,500 presentations as well as hundreds of virtual presentations.

Companies hire Patricia to help them drive more business by polishing their sales conversations and presentations and to help leaders inspire action and build commitment through their words. Clients of her speech coaching include corporate leaders, technical and sales professionals, and seasoned professional speakers.

Her online learning platform––FrippVT Powerful, Persuasive Presentations––is embraced as a “must-have” by speakers and companies worldwide. When her business was mostly keynote speaking, Meetings and Conventions magazine named her “One of the 10 most electrifying speakers in North America.”

As a presentation skills expert, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance wrote, “Learning presentation skills from Patricia Fripp is one of the best ways to invest in you.”
She is the author of Get What You Want; Make It, So You Don’t Have to Fake It!; and How’s That Presentation Coming Along? Patricia is the co-author of Deliver Unforgettable Presentations and Speaker’s Edge and a contributing author of Speaking Secrets of the Masters and Insights into Excellence.

Patricia has been named “One of the Top 30 Women in Sales” and “One of the Top 30 Global Gurus.” As a speechwriter, one of her speeches for a Johnson & Johnson executive was featured in Vital Speeches of the Day and won an Honorable Mention in the Cicero Speechwriting Awards.

Patricia’s brother, legendary guitarist Robert Fripp of King Crimson says, “I am not surprised my sister gets paid to tell people what to do. She was a very bossy little girl.”

ABOUT YOUR HOST:

NIKI MCCUISTION, CSP 

Niki produces the award winning McCuistion Program, now in its 29th year on KERA PBS TV, often working in challenging situations and crisis zones. Her responsibility includes the bottom line- raising the funds to produce the program and working with board members to achieve the mission.

From a business background that includes hands on service, sales, and management experience; and specialized education, including a B.S. in Psychology from Southern Methodist University, an M.L.A. in Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary’s University, an MBA in Leadership and Governance from the University of Dallas, and advanced course work and certifications in coaching, governance and strategy, Niki understands the unique issues facing nonprofits, businesses, and speakers today.