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November 5, 2007  Number 258

Table of Contents
  1. On Special Offers and Invitations
  2. On Seeding Peace
  3. On the Point of the Story
  4. On Thinking Big
  5. On Contributing to our Global Bottom Line
  6. On Useful Websites and Announcements
  7. On Subscribing and Canceling (at the end of newsletter)

Welcome to Monday Morning Mindfulness . . . to my clients, colleagues and friends. Join me every other Monday in getting motivated and inspired to act/think/feel differently.

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1. ON SPECIAL OFFERS AND INVITATIONS ______________________________________________________

Visit my new Blog (an online journal) at www.schrift.com/blog 'On How to give a Talk to Market your Business,' 'On Speaking Jitters,' "On Less is More," and "On Pacing." (for speakers) "On Consistency" and "On Speaking Naturally." Tell me what you think . . . and add your own comments.

My gift to MMM subscribers - To succeed at any undertaking, you need at least one other person. What would it be worth to you to get some ideas on how to increase your income? This offer is only available to the first 10 people who contact me. From now until November 20, you may schedule a 45 minute coaching call for $45. ($150 value) Any topic (s) of your choice around marketing your speaking , coaching or general business. Schedule your call with me now! Sessions are until November 20, 2007. Contact me at Sandra@schrift.com. If you need more input on how I may help you, go to: http://www.schrift.com/testimony.htm

POWER PRESENTATIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS - Two speaker/coaches, Chris Witt and Sandra Schrift,will guide you through the skill of speaking confidently and persuasively. This new Audio CD will help you master a few simple, yet sophisticated strategies . Do you want to learn how to give a compelling speech? Would you like to know what sets leaders apart? Are you ready to prepare a speech that hits your audience's hot buttons?. High content and useful application for business professionals, emerging speakers and coaches. click here for full description and to order. (available as an MP3)

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2. ON SEEDING PEACE
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Richard Reoch, president of Shambhala International, says the same practices that bring peace within can help bring peace to the world. But there is such a staggering amount of war in this world. It is also sobering to think of what money is not being spent on in so many countries, because of what money is being spent on. "We need to find the space in which peace can emerge." A large task to overcome the world's pain and suffering. But if we "listen" we can begin to hear the willingness to change.

The Coach agrees . . . "we can train ourselves and we can train others to find, within the futility, the seeds of real peace."

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3. ON THE POINT OF THE STORY
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Over the years, while listening to professional speakers, I notice that the best story tellers deliver a speech with several stories that are accented by their points. They understand that it isn't just providing content that impacts their audience, but their story. A way to inspire, motivate and get people to take some action, think differently. To make the emotional connection with your audience, try Pareto's Principle: 80% story and 20% content. You must reach their hearts and their souls.

The Coach sez . . . people need to know as well as feel to be inspired to make a change.

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4. ON THINKING BIG
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"To win market share, don't try to influence what brand of product people buy. Instead, says Dr. David Aaker, vice chairman of Prophet, change how people use the product in the first place. It isn't enough to repackage, tweak products or even provide promotions. The way to improve your market share is to make innovations, create new product categories and subcategories. (Coke and Pepsi acquired Gatorade to capture the high interest in health drinks) The U.S. auto industry does this when they come out with dramatic innovations. (GM and their OnStar service for getting help or directions)

The Coach asks . . .are you an innovator perceived to have the most relevant brand for all of your products and services?

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5. ON CONTRIBUTING TO OUR GLOBAL BOTTOM LINE
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Joon Nun, www.bettersandiego.com , shares this with us: The average American family of 4 throws away approximately 1,500 single-use polyethylene bags, which do not degrade for around 1,000 years. Less than 1% are recycled. In the U.S., approx. 12,000,000 barrels of oil are used to make the 100 billion plastic bags we use annually..

The Coach is reminded . . . If just 25% of us used 10 fewer plastic bags each month, we'd save more than 2.5 billion bags each year.

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6. ON USEFUL WEB SITES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Speak Like a Pro for Profit - Struggling to get clients? Want to have a full speaking calendar? This e-book contains proven tips and techniques to become a polished presenter to speak effectively to anyone, anywhere, with confidence. I wrote this for speakers, coaches, authors and business professionals who want to deliver persuasive presentations and/or grow a profitable speaking business. Only $8.95. http://www.schrift.com/speaklikeaproforprofit/index.htm for details.

'This book provides practical and sound advice. I have worked with Sandra and find her knowledge and guidance invaluable.'
--Dr. Christine Wood, Pediatrician, speaker, author

 Fr*ee reports on public speaking skills at: http://www.schrift.com/articles.html

Learn how to deal with voice mail. Alan Kaye has a few good answers: www.ihatevoicemail.com

If you want to publish articles on line, go to: www.ideamarketers.com

Do you have a pressing question about your speaking skills or business? Go here to get your answers: http://www.schrift.com/approach-coach/

Where in the World is Sandra?
November 21-24 - Phoenix, AZ
December 6-17 - Costa Rica
When you are visiting San Diego, contact me,
sandra@schrift.com Let's share conversation.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Coach Sandra Schrift shares a few easy-to-read insights in this bi-weekly broadcast, and welcomes positive responses and input. Her 13 years as the founder/owner of The Podium Speakers Bureau in San Diego afforded her the privilege to work with many outstanding professional speakers and meeting planners nationwide. She knows what the Meeting Planners want . . . and knows what speakers need to know!

As Jack Canfield writes in his book, The Success Principles,
'Of all the things successful people do to accelerate their trip down the path to success, participating in some kind of coaching program is at the top of the list.'

Let me help you clarify your vision and goals, work you through your fears, live in authenticity, keep you focused and earn more.

If you are interested in exploring a coaching package or just want to see if I am a good match for you as a coach, please email me at: Sandra@schrift.com for a complimentary thirty (30) minute coaching call.

If you are an executive, you will benefit by strengthening your presentation skills, so that whatever audio-visual aid you use will enhance, rather than distract from, your message.

As your coach, Sandra provides you with greater focus, increased ways to prospect, more ideas for getting referrals, and just more business.

E-mail Sandra for your Complimentary 30 minute Coaching Call: Sandra@schrift.com (http://www.schrift.com )

"Thank you so much for your valuable time, Sandra. I found your free consultation extremely practical, focused, and, if I don't take the actions you suggest, I have only myself to blame. This is no sales gimmick. You are for real."
--Bob Lancer, professional speaker

Thank you for reading this issue of Monday Morning Mindfulness. Look for your next issue on November 19, 2007.

"The difference between a stepping stone and a stumbling block is often just a matter of character."
--Grey Owl

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