######################################################## Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your Ideas E-Zine Volume 4, No 1, August, 2001 Published by Lenny Laskowski Copyright LJL Seminars(tm), 2001 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LJL Seminars (tm) 106 School House Road Newington, CT. 06111-4002 United States Of America (860) 666-4855 or Toll Free 1-800-606-4855 Fax: (305) 489-6481 Web page: ######################################################## Simply Speaking E-Zine Subscription links Sending mail to these addresses will automatically add or remove the sender's e-mail address from your list(s): Subscribe Address: Unsubscribe Address: You may also send subscription requests to: and we will help you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WE ARE BACK!!!! After not publishing this e-zine for several months, we are back! Instructions on how to subscribe are provided at the end of this newsletter. We have moved our entire website to a new web host provider and have added some new features described below: ######################################################## In the coming issues, I will be providing public speaking tips by myself, starting with tips from my new book "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (Warner Books) as well as tips from other respected professional speakers and industry experts ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In this issue: 1. Quick Tips You Can Use in Everyday Situations 2. Our NEW Simply Speaking Discussion Board 3. How to subscribe / unsubscribe ######################################################## 1. Quick Tips You Can Use in Everyday Situations (Part 1) from, "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (Chapter 1 - pages 6-7) Copyright, 2001 Philip Lief Group Inc & Lenny Laskowski -------------------------------------------------------- A terrific first step to developing speaking skills is to begin to focus on how you speak in everyday speaking situations. Let's take a look four situations where you can begin to polish your speaking skills. Situation #1 - Running into someone at the store How many of you have bumped into a friend while shopping or running an errand? Here you are--another opportunity to practice your public speaking. * Initiate the conversation. * Ask the person how here family is doing. What's new with her job? Does she have any vacation plans coming up? * Tell a funny story about something that happened recently to you, your family, or your friends. * Think about how fast you speak, how you pronounce your words, and how you organize your thoughts. This is called your natural speaking style and will come in handy here. Situation #2 - Parties Parties are the perfect opportunity to practice your public speaking skills. So the next party you attend, make sure you bring your bag of tricks. * If you find yourself standing alone in a corner of the room, don't just eat all the crab dip: Initiate a conversation with the next person who walks by. * Introduce yourself to two new people * Participate in a group discussion, but do not dominate the conversation * Have a conversation with someone you may have not seen in a while. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In our next issue of Simply Speaking I will discuss Situation #3 (Leaving a Telephone Message) and Situation #4 (Creating a Voice Mail) ######################################################## 2. Our NEW Simply Speaking Discussion Board !!! ######################################################## By popular request, I have added an on-line discussion board where you can participate and ask me or any of the other participants questions related to presentation skills, speaking, communication skills & related topics. You do this by "posting" your questions on discussion board and I or someone else will provide a response. Feel free to visit often and be one of the first 10 people to participate and receive a FREE copy of my new book, "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (published by Warner Books) Below is the direct link to our new discussion board. ######################################################## 3. How to subscribe / unsubscribe ######################################################## To subscribe to Simply Speaking visit http://www.ljlseminars.com or use the following links below: Subscribe Address: Unsubscribe Address: You may also send subscription requests to: and we will help you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LJL Seminars (tm) 106 School House Road Newington, CT. 06111-4002 1-860-606-4855 In Continental US call Toll Free: 1-800-606-4855 Until next issue! - Lenny Laskowski :-)