######################################################## Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your Ideas E-Zine Volume 8, April, 2005 Published by Lenny Laskowski Copyright LJL Seminars(tm), 2005 All Rights Reserved ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LJL Seminars (tm) (203)375-5617 or Toll Free 1-800-606-4855 Fax: (800) 743-3314 www.ljlseminars.com ------------------------------------------------------- This E-Zine meets the requirements of the "Can Spam Act of 2003" (S.877), passed by President Bush on December 16, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Elements of Language - Part II of IV from "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (Chapter 6 - page 123-124) Copyright, Lenny Laskowski ------------------------------------------------- In Part I of this series, I addressed alliteration. In Part II I will be addressing the use of Cliches. Cliches are short, trite phrases that refer to commonly held ideas but have lost their originality owing to overuse. "Look on the bright side" is one example of a cliche. Here are several others: - Live and learn. - What goes around comes around. - Don't worry, be happy. - Today is the first day of the rest of your life. - Every cloud has a silver lining. - It could be worse. You get the idea. Using cliches in your speeches is very effective as long as they fit with your message. For example, if you are giving a motivational speech to a group of people starting a new exercise program, the cliche,"No pain, no gain" may very well be appropriate to use. A cliche I use when working with clients who are uncomfortable speaking to groups of people is, "Cheer up, it's not the end of the world." Remember, you must conquer your fear of public speaking. You must believe that the audience will like you and will be interested in your message. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WANT TO EARN A "FREE" SEAT IN ONE OF LENNY'S SEMINARS? Want to learn more from me? Why not bring me in to your organization or company for one of his popular "in-house" programs. If you don't have enough people "in house" for a group program? Just get at least five(5) other people together who are interested in a presentation skills / public speaking seminar (a maximum of 10 participants) and I will bring the program to you. Just for finding five(5) other participants, I will give "YOU" a "FREE" seat in this seminar. I will work with you to organize a location and date which is convenient to you and the other participants. 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To own your own copy today by take the link below: The book is also available as an Audiobook. Click on the link below: Lenny's book is now available as Mem-Cards: - An exciting deck of 28 cards which provide the key nuggets from Lenny's book. To order a set of these exciting cards, Click on the link below: ************* SEMINAR SPECIAL ******************************** You still have time to obtain a copy of my latest "Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your ideas" seminar on CD. This complete six hour seminar is a "LIVE" recording of Lenny's popular one-day seminar for ONLY $ 297.00!! This four CD set comes complete with a professional workbook. Follow the link below and find out how you can save an additional $ 100.00 off this already incredible low price. --------------------------------------------------------------- Until next issue! - Lenny Laskowski :-) - Live and learn. - What goes around comes around. - Don't worry, be happy. - Today is the first day of the rest of your life. - Every cloud has a silver lining. - It could be worse. You get the idea. Using cliches in your speeches is very effective as long as they fit with your message. For example, if you are giving a motivational speech to a group of people starting a new exercise program, the cliche,"No pain, no gain" may very well be appropriate to use. A cliche I use when working with clients who are uncomfortable speaking to groups of people is, "Cheer up, it's not the end of the world." Remember, you must conquer your fear of public speaking. You must believe that the audience will like you and will be interested in your message. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Lenny's book, "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" is currently on the National Best Seller List for Non-fiction books. To own your own copy today by take the link below: The book is also available as an Audiobook. Click on the link below: Lenny's book is now available as Mem-Cards: - An exciting deck of 28 cards which provide the key nuggets from Lenny's book. To order a set of these exciting cards, Click on the link below: ************* SEMINAR SPECIAL ******************************** You still have time to obtain a copy of my latest "Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your ideas" seminar on CD. This complete six hour seminar is a "LIVE" recording of Lenny's popular one-day seminar for ONLY $ 297.00!! This four CD set comes complete with a professional workbook. Follow the link below and find out how you can save an additional $ 100.00 off this already low price. --------------------------------------------------------------- Until next issue! - Lenny Laskowski :-)