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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. ______________________________________________________1. ON SPECIAL OFFERS AND INVITATIONS
______________________________________________________ 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 Less is More," and "On Pacing." (for speakers) "On Consistency" and "On Speaking Naturally." 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) ______________________________________________________
2. ON FEELING FEAR ______________________________________________________ If you are like me, your mind is agitated at times from feeling fear. Spiritual teacher, Ezra Bayda, reminds us that fear-based action is the source of all conflict and therefore brings us sorrow. In fact, fear can undermine our love for others, our kindness, our ambition and often our anger. When I give in to fear, I begin to imagine something terrible that will occur in my future and therefore create a terrible present. And so I am learning to live with fearful feelings when they arise and not let them make me miserable. The Coach quotes Ezra . . . Welcome the objects of fear "as invitations to move toward freedom." ______________________________________________________3. ON FILLER WORDS Why do most people use these words? Like . . . (oops) um, okay, anyway, you know what I mean, uh, so, well, but. I mean (oops) these are real bad habits, right? The first step is to become aware that you use these words - get feedback from your friends and colleagues. Toastmasters uses an effective technique to help you become aware of the filler words. It is called the Ah Counter - every time you say a filler, someone uses a buzzer or clicker to remind you. As if you aren't nervous enough speaking to your peers, eh? In my booklet, Speak Like a Pro for Profit, (see #6 below) I provide some tips and urge you to speak, speak, speak and ask for feedback. This will remind you to break the habit as often as possible. And remember to BREATHE! The Coach sez . . . you know (oops) basically (oops) to tell the truth (oops), it like (oops) takes a long time to stop the habit of using fillers. UGGGGHHHHH! _____________________________________________________4. ON THE PERSISTENCE EFFECT Our national and global marketplace is bumpy right now. Many of us are looking at ways to dramatically improve our marketing to get clients NOW. Napoleon Hill who wrote Think and Grow Rich (1938) offers advice that still works in 2008. "Persistence is an essential factor in the procedure of transmuting desire into its monetary equivalent." Do you ever give up when you are met with opposition or misfortune? "The starting point of all achievement is desire. Weak desire brings weak results." I find that when I put a big effort into my marketing, clients will appear. It does not matter what I choose, but that I choose some action(s), some focused activity to achieve the results I desire. The Coach asks . . . what action(s) can you take to "light your fire?' ______________________________________________________ 5. ON THE POWER OF LAUGHTER According to Life Learning, when kids laugh and act silly they are not only having fun, but they are also training their brains and practicing their social skills, logical thinking and creativity. If laughing is a complex activity that uses many of the same cognitive skills needed for problem solving, then we adults need to engage ourselves and others in more laughter and silly behavior to look at situation as from various viewpoints and to put them into perspective. A good message here for professional speakers on how to engage with their audiences. The Coach suggests . . . that you joke around with someone today. _____________________________________________________6. ON USEFUL WEB SITES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 'This book provides practical and sound advice. I have worked with Sandra and find her knowledge and guidance invaluable.' Fr*ee reports on public speaking skills at: http://www.schrift.com/articles.html www.speakersoutpost.com - a network of speakers from around the globe who share information about negotiating fees, marketing, dealing with difficult clients, etc 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 www.LifeHack.org - includes tips on how to turn Google into a calculator, get movie reviews, the local weather and stock quotes. Where in the World is Sandra? ABOUT THE AUTHOR 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, 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 ) "Fear of the unknown is theroot of violence."
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