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April 14th, 2008  Number 269

Table of Contents
  1. On Special Offers and Invitations
  2. On Externalization
  3. On Knowing Yourself
  4. On First Impressions
  5. On Student Lowlights
  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 ______________________________________________________

NEW! The Public Speaking SIG (Special Interest Group) is pleased to welcome Sandra Schrift, who will be presenting: How to Turn Opportunities Into Speaking Engagements. This Free teleclass will outline the steps you take if you want to attract more clients and ways to promote yourself as a speaker to sell your services and your products. Wednesday, May 21 from noon-1pm eastern. Adjust your time zone. Email me at sandra@schrift.com to register and get the phone number to dial.

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

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 Pacing." (for speakers) "On Consistency" "On the Point of the Story," "On Being Fresh," "On Speaking Performance." Tell me what you think . . . and add your own comments.

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 EXTERNALIZATION
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Is it our new nirvana? I can now outsource tasks I do not want to perform to my "external mind." The GPS helps me transfer information from my brain to a satellite brain. When life is a math problem, I turn to my calculator. When I want some music, I turn to iTunes and it tells me what I like. The modern information age allows me to know less because I can now depend on all of these external "cognitive servants." Am I losing my autonomy? Is there a universal mind that is taking over my decisions? I will have to meditate on this.

The Coach thinks . . . when memory loss begins, I can turn to Google, Yahoo and Wikipedia.

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3. ON KNOWING YOURSELF
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Business philosopher, author and speaker, John Rohn, reminds us to question ourselves toward success. Here are a few questions for you to ask:

 

  • What makes my life worthwhile?
  • What makes my life work well?
  • What income do I want?
  • Where do I want to go?
  • What do I want to see?
  • Where do I want to live?
  • How many books have I read and classes taken?
  • How do I feel about myself?

The Coach asks . . . are you attracting the people who will support you toward your success?

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4. ON FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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A truth is that we never get a second chance to make a first impression. Professional speakers learn that they need to set the tone and their credibility with the audience during the first 60 seconds of their presentation. At that time, your audience will want you to answer a few questions:

  1. Why are we here?
  2. Do I need to hear this?
  3. WIFM? What's in it for me?
  4. Can I use this information immediately?
  5. Will this help me think or act differently?

The Coach sez . . . a great way to connect with your audience in your opening is to ask a question or share an inspiring personal story that relates to your topic.

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5. ON STUDENT LOWLIGHTS
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Some excerpts collected from the eccentric writing of Los Angeles high school students.

  • "Love has made me dumer."
  • "I want free pay per view."
  • "It was awful. He died a slow antagonizing death."
  • "My mom's the best. When I had the flu, she fed and cooked me."

The Coach believes . . . this is enough to give a teacher a suspect stomach!

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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

Here is a world Map that shows what strange & dangerous things are happening right now in every country in the entire world & is updated every few minutes. ..constantly 24/7. http://www.globalincidentmap.com/home.php

Engage in Road Sage - listen to my six audio cassette program, "How to Succeed in the Speaking Business" Purchase at my secure website: http://www.schrift.com/success_resources.htm

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Where in the World is Sandra?
April 14-21, 2008 - Denver, CO
May 1-9, 2008 - Joshua Tree, CA
July 10 -14, 2008 - Santa Barbara, CA
July 23 - 29, 2008 - Palo Alto, CA
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 April 28,  2008.

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