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Patricia Fripp is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive speech coach, sales presentation skills and online training expert. She first joined Cable Car Toastmasters when she was 30, and was the second women ever to keynote a Toastmasters International convention. The 3,500-member National Speakers Association elected her their first woman president.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Kiplinger\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Personal Finance<\/em>\u00a0wrote that one of the best ways to invest in your success is to learn presentation skills from Patricia Fripp.\u00a0<\/span>Meetings and Conventions<\/em>\u00a0named her \u201cOne of the 10 Most Electrifying Speakers in North America.”<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.toastmasters60.com\/D60Conference2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-Fripp-Headshot-Transparent-1.png” title_text=”2-Fripp-Headshot-Transparent-1″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/489066183″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”schedules section” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ custom_padding=”100px||50px||false|false” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”10%” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#B3B3B3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”10px|0px|10px|0px” border_color_all=”#4646c4″ border_width_bottom=”3px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”||||||||” link_text_color=”#4646c4″ header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#4646c4″ header_3_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||20px|”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Timing and speaker” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”40px|0px|40px|0px” border_color_all=”#e1e3e5″ border_width_top=”1px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” custom_margin=”25px|||” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”100ms”]<\/p>\n This is a roll-up-your-sleeves, virtual, interactive session where audience members have the opportunity to participate. Willing volunteers will be invited to deliver a small portion of their presentations, and Patricia Fripp will add her laser-focused mini-coaching.<\/span><\/p>\n You will learn specific techniques to guarantee that both you and your presentations are more effective.<\/span><\/p>\n You will come to appreciate the focus on word choices, the amount of specificity, emotional connection, and clarity of your message.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”schedules section” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ custom_padding=”100px||50px||false|false” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”10%” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#B3B3B3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”10px|0px|10px|0px” border_color_all=”#4646c4″ border_width_bottom=”3px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”||||||||” link_text_color=”#4646c4″ header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#4646c4″ header_3_line_height=”1.3em” custom_margin=”||20px|”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Timing and speaker” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”40px|0px|40px|0px” border_color_all=”#e1e3e5″ border_width_top=”1px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”25px|||” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”100ms”]<\/p>\n We have invited the perfect speaker to kick off our 2021 celebration. Patricia Fripp will help us move toward upgrading out skills to helping us excel in the future. In fact, every novice and seasoned Toastmaster will find Patricia\u2019s presentations entertaining, thought-provoking, and content-rich. After listening to this keynote, you will learn how to do the following better:<\/span><\/p>\n There is no way to listen to this presentation without becoming more excited about speaking. You benefit by learning from a true presentation expert with decades of experience. 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Was it because you wanted to be a little bit better at something? Maybe it was speaking, leading or connecting?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.toastmasters60.com\/D60Conference2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/toastmasters-melissa-mcgavick-region-6.png” title_text=”toastmasters-melissa-mcgavick-region-6″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” always_center_on_mobile=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em”]<\/p>\n How has Toastmasters improved your life? Do you know how to highlight what you\u2019ve learned to improve your personal or professional life?<\/p>\n Do you know what your fellow club members are working on to improve? Would you like a way to attract more members to your club?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em”]<\/p>\n Every one of the 300,000 plus members join for their own reasons. In this session, you will learn how to: Join us for this powerful presentation where you will be introduced to a system that will help you to be a\u00a0more authentic, focused and productive member and leader.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Source Sans Pro||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.5em”]<\/p>\n About the speaker: Melissa McGavick, DTM, PRA, ID, is a professional speaker and trainer. She is the owner of McGavick Interactive Training, which was founded in 2004. McGavick earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and media studies from Pennsylvania State University. In 2008, she was awarded Business Woman of the Year by the Women\u2019s Business Network of Western Pennsylvania for her excellence and leadership in her profession. The following year, she served as president of the Board of Directors for the same organization.<\/p>\n A Toastmaster since 2004, McGavick\u2019s home club is Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. She has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters and has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation\u2014the highest level of educational achievement in the organization.<\/p>\n As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, McGavick is a \u201cworking ambassador\u201d for the organization. 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Under the Magnifying Glass in Action!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Conference keynote:\u00a0 Friday, April 16 at 7:25 p.m.<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n
Under the Magnifying Glass: Good to Great Presentations<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Conference Keynote: Saturday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m<\/span><\/h3>\n
Melissa McGavick, DTM, ID<\/h3>\n
Build a Better You: Translating Toastmasters Into Your Personal and Professional Life<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Maximize your Toastmasters experience to build a better version of you
\u2022 Help the members of your club, new or long term, find their motivating \u201cMyWhy\u201d
\u2022 Attract more visitors to your club by showcasing personal and professional growth!<\/p>\n