1. How to Give a Great Speech
July 21, 2004


How to Give a Great Speech As a former owner of a National Speakers Bureau, I have learned from several thousand professional speakers "How to Give a Great Speech." Here are some techniques that I share with my coaching clients who want to become paid professional speakers or business professionals who want to deliver masterful presentations. 1. Speak from the heart. Believe in what you have to say, or don’t say it. If your passionate about your subject the words will come. Speak about the fundamental beliefs you have about life, the simple truths that you believe in with ... (read more)

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2. Why Can't You be More Like Me?
July 05, 2004


Here is a non-scientific, but fun way to see which style you may be. Read the poem below and then identify which one of the styles is most like you. You will also start to see and understand the behavioral style of other people around you just from reading the poem. Now you can be better prepared to speak to people the way they want to be spoken to and sell to people the way they want to be sold to. DIRECTOR D’s are daring, determined to win Stay out of their way if you have thin skin Blunt, direct, with a nary smile No problem at all, that long extra mile Focused on... (read more)

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3. Demystifying Gift Cards
July 04, 2004


Buying a greeting card for the woman in your life can be a daunting task. I have seen more than one man with that deer in the headlights look on his face heading to the greeting card racks. Being the dominant creature that he is, he summons his strength and moves with cat-like prowess... only to find himself thumbing through card after card, toying with one card, then on and on through the others. It is not a pretty sight, this cat-and-mouse hunt for the perfect expression. Any man can master the fine art of greeting card selection if he's willing to follow a bit of female advice. 1. ... (read more)

Author: Bonnie Jo Davis | Article Views: 3224

4. Peddling Your Own Wagon Through Local Exposure
July 04, 2004


In my e-book "Articles That Sell", I've shared the secret of marketing your business on the Internet. If you've been active in your efforts, you've been writing and publishing free reprint articles. Guess what? I've got another incredible marketing secret for you. While online marketing has unlimited potential it often misses a valuable mark. This missed mark is your own local area. You could be missing out on immediate opportunities to market your expertise through your writing. Take a discerning look in your own backyard. How many potential business allies do you meet yet ove... (read more)

Author: Bonnie Jo Davis | Article Views: 3219

5. Ten Fun Ways to Liven up Any Presentation
June 30, 2004


Publishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address(http://www.schrift.com)in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to sandra@schrift.com. Thank you. ___________________________________________________________ TITLE: Ten Fun Ways to Liven up Any Presentation AUTHOR: Sandra Schrift CONTACT: sandra@schrift.com COPYRIGHT: ©2006 by Sandra Schrift. All rights reserved Format: ... (read more)

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6. 12 Ways to be a Confident Public Speaker
June 28, 2004


12 Ways to be a Confident Public Speaker Speak from your heart. If you believe in what you say, than others need to hear it. All confident speakers fall in the P2 (passion plus persistence). Be sure your speech contains your most fundamental beliefs and comes from authenticity. 1. Prepare, prepare, prepare! 2. Practice in front of a full-length mirror, for small groups. Join Toastmasters. www.toastmasters.org 3. Be positive. “I am a good speaker/trainer.” 4. Expect to be nervous. [deep breathe, exercise by walking, stretch, visualize your success, meditate] Ma... (read more)

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