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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 ______________________________________________________ Have you Visited my new Blog? at www.schrift.com/blog Get information on: "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) Our newest MP3 just produced - Judy Cullins, book and internet marketing coach and Sandra Schrift, speaker coach, created an MP3 for all of you business professionals who want to know HOW TO SPEAK AND WRITE TO GET ALL THE CLIENTS YOU WANT. Details and to order this content driven 85 minute program at: www.thespeakersuniversity.com/teleclasses or www.schrift.com/success_resources.htm Special price to MMM subscribers: Only $20 ______________________________________________________
2. ON GENUINE HAPPINESS ______________________________________________________ Physician, Albert Schweitzer shares an important truth. "Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory. The only ones among you who will really be happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." Lesson here - the more you give or serve others, the happier you will become. Ghandi also believed, "even as we serve others we are working on ourselves." And so, I became a Rotarian in 1991 to use my hammer so others could have a simple home, to donate clothes and money to those in need in my community and other countries, to spend time with students and seniors while we smile, laugh and enjoy each other . The Coach sez . . . make it a Happy New Year by giving of yourself. Just begin. ______________________________________________________
3. ON STORIES ______________________________________________________ What did Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama all have in common? They used their gut to deliver their ideas and make that magic connection with their audiences. Every successful professional speaker knows that the way to impact their audience is through their story, a story that persuades/inspires the listener to "feel" the truth of your message. And, although it is your story, the audience has a connection with you and are only one step away from their own story. Everyone remembers a good story . . . more than they remember lots of data and facts. The Coach asks . . . what is your story? _____________________________________________________
4. ON DEFINING A PROBLEM ______________________________________________________ Einstein is quoted as having said that if he had one hour to save the world he would spend "fifty-five minutes defining the problem and only five minutes finding the solution." When a Toyota executive asked employees to brainstorm "ways to increase their productivity", all he got back were blank stares. When he rephrased his request as "ways to make their jobs easier", he could barely keep up with the amount of suggestions. Words carry strong implicit meaning and how we perceive a problem. 'Be productive' might seem like a sacrifice you're doing for the company, while 'make your job easier' may be more like something you're doing for your own benefit, but from which the company also benefits. The Coach agrees . . . that the quality of the solutions we come up with will be in direct proportion to the quality of the description of the problem we're trying to solve.
______________________________________________________ 5. ON BEDS Beds, says author James Geary, we can't help but make an impression on them. And so I awake each morning to see what my body recorded- like my sweat, my skin, sometimes blood. Then I see the hallow I produced from my body posture at rest. I am all there. Of joy and sorrow, Lebanese poet Kahill Gibran wrote, "Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed." No wonder I cover my mess each day with a nice bedspread! The Coach is reminded . . . that most of us begin and end in beds. _____________________________________________________
6. ON USEFUL WEB SITES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ______________________________________________________ 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.' Want to expand your internet footprint? Go to: www.wordtracker.com or Google analytics to identify your keywords and key phrases. Listen to the teachings of the Buddha at www.dharmaseed.org Thousands of talks given freely by spiritual teachers. Fr*ee reports on public speaking skills at: http://www.schrift.com/articles.html Where in the World is Sandra? When you are visiting San Diego, contact me, ______________________________________________________
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 ) "Just become it. Then, just do it. Then, you can have it."
--Dr. Lloyd Thomas Invite a friend, speaker, coach who would enjoy reading MMM to subscribe. Copyright 2009, Monday Morning Mindfulness. This content is copyright please copy it right when you pass it on! ______________________________________________________ Quick Links ______________________________________________________ Speak Like a Pro for Profit new Audio CD/MP3 Hire Sandra Kind Words FAQs For Speakers
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