####################################################### Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your Ideas E-Zine Volume 8, November, 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 ------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: You are receiving this E-Zine because you have subscribed via our website or by email. If you did not subscribe, removal instructions can be found at the end of this newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ How to Prepare for the Unexpected from my National Best Selling Book "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (Chapter 6 - page 145-146) Copyright, Lenny Laskowski ------------------------------------------------- Prepare for the Unexpected Visual Aid / Media Problems - Part I The more audiovisual equipment you use in your presentation, the more likely it is that something will go wrong. It is very important that you take the time to set up your equipment properly and make sure it is working. Problem #1 - You accidentally drop your note cards and they get out of order Solution: Make sure your note cards are numbered. In the event you drop them, you can quickly place them in their correct order. Try to do this without bringing attention to the notes. Also, do not have too many note, so you don't have too many cards to shuffle. Problem #2 - Your equipment stops working altogether. Solution: If you cannot quickly determine and correct the problem, continue your presentation without the visual aids. Don't make your audience wait while you fix the problem. If you absolutely need the visual aids, take a short break to correct the malfunction. Comment: This is another good reason why you, as the presenter, should also have a printed copy of the PowerPoint slides or overheads. You can always work from the printed slides and this will allow you to keep going. Next time you practice your presentation, try delivering it WITHOUT using your PowerPoint slides. You may surprise yourself how well you actually know your presentation. NEXT ISSUE: Visual Aid / Media Problems - Part II ***************************************************************** ++++++++++++++++ S - P - E - C - I - A - L - S ++++++++++++++++ ***************************************************************** NOVEMBER 2005 SPECIALS - You must order by Friday, November 4, 2005 I am offering a few specials this month just in time for the holidays. These specials will make perfect Holiday Gifts: *** Special #1 - Overcoming Your Speaking Fears Audio CD *** - This is a 60 minute teleseminar where I talk about speaking anxiety. During this teleseminar I offer several tips and techniques you can put into practice immediately. This 60 minute teleseminar on CD focuses on Overcoming Your Speaking Fears and includes: - Eight ways public speaking can improve your life. - Quick tips you can use in everyday speaking situations. - The seven "symptoms" of speaking anxiety expressed over and over again. - Understanding what causes speaking anxiety. - Relaxation techniques to reduce your speaking anxiety - Quick techniques to handle nervousness. - Physical techniques for handling nervousness. - Mental techniques for handling nervousness. - What to do so you do NOT look nervous - Top Ten Tips: Tips to help you overcome speaking anxiety Regular Price: $ 34.00. Special Subscriber Price: $ 29.00 I will include a FREE copy of my National Best Selling Book, "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" - $ 10.95 VALUE ABSOLUTELY FREE Please be sure to select the quantity at the bottom of the order form. (See Teleseminars Series) Enter the SPECIAL CODE: "ANXIETY-CD" in the Special Discount Code box at the bottom of my order form and I will adjust the price accordingly. ==== You must order by Friday, November 4, 2005 ==== *** Special #2 - Create a Great Presentation Audio CD *** - This is a 60 minute teleseminar where I talk about specific techniques to help you organize your presentations, eliminate verbal clutter, stay within your allotted time and much, much more... This 60 minute teleseminar on CD focuses on Creating a Great Presentation, which will include: - Best ideas for organization. - Speech Preparation as a process. - How to structure your presentation or speech. - Five step approach to developing speech content. - Hints for eliminating verbal clutter (uhs, uhms...etc.) - How to stay within the allotted time. Regular Price: $ 34.00. Special Price: $ 29.00 I will include a FREE copy of my National Best Selling Book, "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" - $ 10.95 VALUE ABSOLUTELY FREE Please be sure to select the quantity at the bottom of the order form. (See Teleseminars Series) Enter the SPECIAL CODE: "GREAT-CD" in the Special Discount Code box at the bottom of my order form and I will adjust the price accordingly. ==== You must order by Friday, November 4, 2005 ==== +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ****** BONUS GIFT **** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - If you order BOTH CDs above, I will also include a set of my "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" Mem-Cards - ABSOLUTELY FREE. This is an additional $ 10 value just for ordering BOTH CDs. Enter the SPECIAL CODE: "BOTH-CDs" in the Special Discount Code box at the bottom of my order form and I will adjust the price accordingly. ==== You must order by Friday, November 4, 2005 ==== --------------------------------------------------------------- Until next issue! - Lenny Laskowski :-)