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Monday Mindfulness April 3, 2006

by Sandra Schrift

Monday Mindfulness

April 3, 2006 Number 221

Table of Contents
1. On Special Offers and Invitations
2. On Our Dream
3. On Sincerity
4. On the Waitress Mentality
5. On Impact
6. On Useful Web Sites and Announcements
7. On Subscribing and Unsubscribing (at the end of newsletter)

1. ON SPECIAL OFFERS AND INVITATIONS
Would you like to be more successful with your business? Scroll down the
page and listen to an audio message from Coach Sandra.
http://www.schrift.com/welcome.htm

Would you like to be a paid speaker? Learn how to connect with your
audience? Persuade people to act on what you say? You can get answers to
these questions and more at: Approach the Coach. Go to
http://www.schrift.com/approach and ask me your number-one question about
speaking skills or speaking professionally. I will answer your questions
by email within 48 hours.

What if you could have two coaches sitting by your side and guide you
through the skill of speaking confidently and persuasively ? Now you can.
An Audio CD , Power Presentations for Professionals, 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 audiences hot buttons? In
this audio CD, two professional speech coaches share the lessons they've
learned from their combined 46 years in the field. High content and useful
application for business professionals, emerging speakers and coaches. For
full description and to order.
http://www.schrift.com/Power_Presentations_for_Professionals (available as
a CD or MP3 download)

2. ON OUR DREAM
Its the Dream

that something miraculous will happen
that it must happen-
that time will open
that the heart will open
that doors will open
that the rockface will open
that springs will gush-
that the dream will open,
that one morning we will glide into
some little harbor we didnt know was there.
--Olav Hauge
The Coach asks . . . what am I looking for? It could be right here maybe I
have it?

3. ON SINCERITY
Professor Dacher Keltner did a study which indicates that the British have
a more sincere, hard-to-fake smile than Americans. They are more likely to
raise their cheeks when they smile, revealing the crows feet at the
corners of their eyes. The smile doesnt fill our stomach, but you can take
it to work and bring it to the platform. It will reduce our stress and
that of others, help make an instant connection with people and provide an
environment where anger is reduced an learning is increased.
The Coach sings . . .When youre smilin, the whole world smiles with you.

4. ON THE WAITRESS MENTALITY
CEO, Carolyn Gable, www.newagetransportation.com who was formerly a
waitress, learned how to get along with the bartender, the cook and
everyone else to go home with money in her pocket. She brings that
attitude to her business keeps her employees, customers, and bank happy.
She also learns this from her truckload of children (total 7). That really
great feeling when you can see your child start to read is similar to
seeing your employee whos been struggling finally get it. She draws
several parallels between her children and her employees.

1. Never take clients (children) for granted.
2. Keep your word and follow through on promises made to clients (children)
3. Hire employees with a positive attitude who will be enthusiastic about
their work and your customers needs.
4. Never criticize the competition. Focus on your business, not theirs.
The Coach thinks . . . a heavy dose of optimism and sunny disposition is a
great formula for personal and professional success.

5. ON IMPACT
Neale Donald Walsch, author of bestseller "Conversations with God: an
Uncommon Dialogue, creates a fresh perspective on conversing with God. As
a speaker, he engages his audiences with his light, humorous writing style
and makes his heavy material palatable. Walschs impact is so big because
he makes skillful use of modern communication tools. The former radio
reporter and amateur actor knows that it is not only the content of a
message that is important, but the delivery as well.
The Coach sez . . .if you need some help on being a better public speaker
now, go to: http://www.schrift.com/Power_Presentations_for_Professionals/

6. ON USEFUL WEBSITES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Visit my new Blog (an online journal) at www.schrift.com/blog Learn about
the benefits of having a niche, Feel the Fear . . . and Speak Up!, and Ten
Tips to Motivate Your Audience in to Action and on to Your Website. Tell
me what you think . . . and add your own comments.

"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 masterful presentations and/or grow a
profitable speaking business. Only $8.95. Go to
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

Download reports to help you with your public speaking skills
http://www.schrift.com/tips.htm

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Lets meet in; Denver, May 9-13; Phoenix, AZ, May 21-23; Palo Alto, CA,
June 20-28. When you are visiting San Diego, contact me,
sandra@schrift.com Lets share conversation.

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!
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)

Be careful of your own thoughts; they may become words at any minute.
--Iara Gassen

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