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Publishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print fre*e 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: Monday Mindfulness AUTHOR: Sandra Schrift CONTACT: sandra@schrift.com COPYRIGHT: ©2006 by Sandra Schrift. All rights reserved Format: 60 Characters per line Article URL: http://www.schrift.com/monday.htm ___________________________________________________________ Monday Mindfulness January 9th, 2006 Number 216 Table of Contents 1. On Special Offers and Invitations 2. On Possessions 3. On Perceiving Value 4. On Great Speakers 5. On Laughter Power 6. 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. ----------------------------------------------------------- My gift to MMM subscribers – To succeed at any undertaking, you need at least one other person. What would it be worth to you to get some ideas on how to increase your income? From now until the end of the year, you may schedule a 45 minute coaching call for $45. ($150 value) Any topic (s) of your choice around marketing your speaking , coaching or general business. This offer is only good through January 17th, so schedule your call with me now! Sessions are until January 17, 2006. Contact me at: sandra@schrift.com.If you need more input on how I may help you, go to:http://www.schrift.com/testimony.htm ----------------------------------------------------------- 1. ON SPECIAL OFFERS AND INVITATIONS ----------------------------------------------------------- ‘Tis’ the reason . . . they are all so happy.. They are cutting their learning curve by 60% to become a well paid professional speaker. If you have the passion and the persistence to also do this, I have the product for you. of our most popular products are discounted for a limited time. http://www.schrift.com/products.htm Special Opportunity - Order the 6 hour Audio Cassette program, “How to Succeed in the Speaking Business,” by January 16th and you will also receive a Fre*e PDF Bonus Report to go along with this program. ”The World Is Changing...So is the Meetings Industry- PLUS 17 PDF handouts and 20 minutes coaching with me. ONLY $59 ($165 Value) Price applies only to stock on hand. Limited quantities. http://www.schrift.com/products.htm This program is taught by four nationally known speaker/coaches. ----------------------------------------------------------- 2. ON POSSESSIONS ----------------------------------------------------------- Are you possessed by your possessions? How many dresses, ties, homes, cars, jewelry, etc are enough or too much? The ancient Latins called too many possessions “impedimenta” or what Julius Caesar, in crossing the Rubicon to take Rome, called “baggage.” In kindergarten we were taught to eat our cookie, drink milk, take a nap in the afternoon, and flush. Just the simple needs in life; food, shelter and clothing. Saint Mark said, “What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?” The Coach thinks . . . the true riches of life are still the adventure of the book, a walk on the beach, smelling a rose, visits with friends, swimming in the ocean. What are the riches of your soul? ----------------------------------------------------------- 3. ON PERCEIVING VALUES ----------------------------------------------------------- Value can be an elusive concept. But some studies indicate that there are six factors that service customers use to define value: 1. Quality is practically synonymous with value. This includes good attitudes and responsiveness in employees, quick service, reliability and flexibility, consistency, and getting the service done right the first time. 2. Getting something extra. “Like a real bargain.” For an example go to: http://www.schrift.com/summer_sizzle.htm 3. Satisfying a customer’s need for cost restraint. 4. Meeting expectations The customer gets what they expect . . . and more. 5. Company sales people show care and concern , answer questions, and make customers feel taken care of. 6. Measurement of benefits. When benefits of a service can be measured, the customers will perceive they are receiving great value. The Coach asks . . . how are you adding value to your services and products? ----------------------------------------------------------- 4. ON GREAT SPEAKERS ----------------------------------------------------------- As a speaker bureau owner and now a career coach to speakers, I have observed that great speakers do the following: Involve their audience challenge the beliefs of their audience 1. Involve their audience 2. Challenge the beliefs of their audience 3. Enjoy and value the experience of sharing knowledge from the platform 4. Give more than they expect to receive and usually get much more in return 5. Leave a positive lasting impact on their audience The Coach sez . . . great speakers get caught up in the “religion” of their client’s organization. ----------------------------------------------------------- 5. ON LAUGHTER POWER ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 situations from various viewpoint stands to put them into perspective. A good message here for professional speakers on how to engage their audiences. The Coach asks . . . who can you joke around with today? ----------------------------------------------------------- 6. ON SUBSCRIBING AND CANCELING ----------------------------------------------------------- Visit my new Blog (an online journal) at www.schrift.com/blog .Learn about the benefits of having a niche, how to work with “Generation Xers” and Preparing to Give a Great Speech.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. http://www.schrift.com/speaklikeaproforprofit/index.htm for details. Free reports on public speaking skills http://www.schrift.com/tips.htm Want to improve your vision? Learn about the vision workout system at: www.exerciseyoureyes.com Record your phone conversations: http://www.telecomaudio.com Need to convert currency to any of 180 currencies? www.xe.com/lucc Click every day to help give the gift of hope to women in need. Fund free mammograms at: http://www.thebreastcancersite.com Let’s meet in Palo Alto, CA, January 26- 31; Costa Rica, Feb. 28 – March 10. When you are visiting San Diego, contact me.sandra@schrift.com Let’s 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 ) “True wealth is the ability to let go of possessions.” --Yogi Bhajan Thank you for reading this issue of Monday Morning Mindfulness. Look for your next issue on January 23, 2006. If you have a comment you would like to share, please email me at Sandra@schrift.com. I appreciate hearing how this newsletter is influencing your personal and/or your professional lives. Once a month, I will feature one individual for all of my subscribers to read about. Invite a friend, speaker, coach who would enjoy reading MMM to subscribe. Copyright 2006, Monday Morning Mindfulness. This content is copyright please copy it right when you pass it on! ___________________________________________________________ Sandra Schrift 13 year speaker bureau owner and now career coach to emerging and veteran public speakers who want to "grow" a profitable speaking business. I also work with business professionals and organizations who want to master their presentations. Join my free bi-weekly Monday Morning Mindfulness ezine Free Signup Bonus "How to Get your Speaking to the Next Level" (a 10 page e-book) http://www.schrift.com/monday.htm
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