======================================================= Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your Ideas E-Zine Volume 9, November, 2006 Published by Lenny Laskowski Copyright LJL Seminars(tm), 2006 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), of 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. =============================================================- A. Lenny's Tip of the Month B. End of the Year e-Book/ Teleseminar Special ============================================================= ------------- Lenny's Tip of the Month ------------------ Speech Day Checklist -Part I by Lenny Laskowski © 2006 LJL Seminars "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (Chapter 8 - page 174-175) http://www.ljlseminars.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Speech Day Checklist - Part I There are several tasks you can complete to ensure that you are properly prepared on the day of your speech. ARRIVE EARLY - arrive early so you have time to unwind, find the room location, and check its setup. Although you provided a room layout in the earlier stages of your speech planning, it doesn't hurt to check, double-check, or even triple check. For many of my presentations, I arrive the evening before and take care of the room setup that night. If possible, arrange to meet with someone from the organization staff and have dinner together. This gives you a chance to get to know him or her and review any last minute requests you have. For example, I can remember a speaking engagement where I was the closing keynote speaker conducted for an international sales force. During the day, the sales force was to deliver presentations on their individual yearly summary sales results. Having arrived early the night before, I had the opportunity to watch several of the sales staff making last minute changes with their presentations. They were monopolizing a room of computers that had been set up especially for the training that week. As I walked around the room and introduced myself to some of the presenters, it became clear to me that many were in a panic about their presentations. What happened was that a computer virus had infected the networked computers and many of the speakers had actually lost their presentations and were scrambling to duplicate them. During my conversations with the speakers, I also learned that about 25 percent were named Mike. Arriving the night before paid off for me. I incorporated these two facts into my keynote speech the next day. I was a hit. Arriving early allowed me to further customize my presentation at the last minute. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEXT ISSUE: Speech Day Checklist - Part II ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ======> End of the Year e-Book/ Teleseminar Special Download<======= I am making my two popular 60 minute teleseminars available as downloadable MP3 files at a greatly reduced price PLUS combining it with my eBook special. All 10 of my popular eBooks (A regular $ 70.00 value) PLUS BOTH of my popular teleseminars (A regular $ 68.00 value) PLUS a 60 minute telephone consultation on any public speaking / presentation skills topic. Here is your chance to "pick" my brain. (A $ 300 value) --------------------------------------------------------- A total $ 448.00 value for only $ 29.97!! (See details below) Here is what you get in this incredible special .... ======================================================================= (Teleseminar #1) "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking Teleseminar Series" Day #1 - Getting Started - Overcoming Your Speaking Fears This 60 minute teleseminar on CD focuses on Overcoming Your Speaking Fears, which will include: - 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 This 60 minute teleseminar recording normally sells for ONLY $ 34.00 ======================================================================= (Teleseminar #2) "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking Teleseminar Series" Day #2 - Create a Great Presentation This 60 minute teleseminar on CD focuses on Creating a Great Presentation, which will include: - Best ideas for organization. - Speech Preparatoin 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 alloted time. This 60 minute teleseminar recording normally sells for ONLY $ 34.00 ======================================================================= (e-Booklet SPECIAL ) Get ALL 10 of my popular e-Booklets described below: This is normally a $ 60.00 value. This is a $ 70.00 value. Here is what you get: ________________________________________ “Audio Visual Aids - Advantages / Disadvantages" This brochure discusses the advantages and disadvantages for each of the different types of visual aids. In addition, tips are provided on the use of each visual aid type. This booklet is a $ 6.00 VALUE ________________________________________ "Remembering Material - 4 Common Ways" The 4 most common ways of remembering material are discussed along with some proven advice to each method. This booklet is a $ 4.00 value. ________________________________________ "The Interviewing Process" The job interview process is discussed along with some sound advice about preparing for this unique speaking situation. The interview stages, checklists and questions you should know and ask are covered. This booklet is a $ 4.00 value. ________________________________________ "How To Prepare A Speech" Speech preparation techniques are discussed along with tips on organization and speech structure. In addition, learn the 6 major speaking faults, how to use transitions and much more. (13 pages) This booklet is a $ 6.00 value. ________________________________________ "Presentations - 111 Helpful Hints & Tips" This publication offers 111 of the most useful, helpful hints and tips about making presentations. Learn mental and physical techniques for dealing with nervousness, use of visual aids and the dreaded Q&A. This booklet is a $ 7.00 Value. ________________________________________ "Techniques to Handle Nervousness" This publication provides you with some of the best physical and mental techniques used to deal with nervousness. Tips on how not to appear nervous and ways to deal with those butterflies in your stomach are covered. This booklet is a $ 5.00 value. ________________________________________ "How to Deal With A Hostile Audience" Ever feel the audience is out to get you? This booklet gives you tips on how to deal with hostile audiences, including the dreaded Q&A session. Learn the 4 D's to diffusing hostile questions. This booklet is a $ 4.00 value. ________________________________________ "A.U.D.I.E.N.C.E. Analysis" Knowing you audience before you speak can help you to better prepare your material. This publication provides you with a list of facts and questions you should know about your audience before you speak to them. This booklet is a $ 4.00 Value. ________________________________________ "Preparing & Using Overhead Transparencies" This booklet provides you with some basic guidelines & tips when using overhead transparencies. Additional tips on using the overhead projector are also provided. This booklet is a $ 4.00 value. ________________________________________ "How to Prepare & Deliver a Great Team Presentation" This booklet provides you with some important guidelines & tips every team should know when preparing and delivering a team presentation. This booklet is a $ 6.00 value. ________________________________________ These three specials combine for a total $ 448.00 value and can be your for only $ 29.97!! I will also include a BONUS eBook below! ****************************************************** Bonus eBook: (Additional $ 10 Value ABSOLUTELY FREE) ****************************************************** 10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking Great public speaking is only days away! Written by an expert in the field, this book has the tools you need to become a relaxed, effective, and commanding public speaker. A clear, concise, step–by–step approach with dozens of inside tips, 10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking will help you: • Overcome nervousness and discover your own natural style • Establish an immediate rapport with your audience • Practice your new techniques daily in conversations with friends • Write a speech that builds to an unforgettable conclusion • Expertly blend humor and anecdotes into your talks • Use special techniques to memorize your speech … and all in 10 days! ---------------------------------------------- BONUS #2 **** 30 Minute Telephone Consultation ******* You and I will arrange a date a time when you can call me and "pick" my brain for up to 30 minutes on any topic related to presentation skills or public speaking. This is $ 150.00 VALUE - ABSOLUTELY FREE ------------------------------------------------------------ To order click on the following link and just complete the order form with your name, address, email, phone number and credit card information and enter "November special " in the SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE box at the bottom of the order form and we will send you a link to download BOTH teleseminars PLUS a link to download ALL 10 of these e-books to you TODAY! for only $ 29.97 ! ($ 49.97 if you ALSO want the CDs - see note below) You MUST order by midnight (PST), Friday, November 17, 2006 NOTE: You MUST provide a valid email address. OPTIONAL CDs - I can provide all of these on CDs for an additional $ 20.00 (If you also want the CDs - type "November CDs") in the SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE box at the bottom of the order form and we will ALSO send you the ebooklsta and teleseminars on CD. ------------------------------------------------------------------ We look forward to providing you with all your presentation skills and public speaking skills training for remaining of2006. We are currently booking programs for 2007 so be sure to call and reserve your dates! You can also write to us at: Lenny Laskowski LJL Seminars (tm) 430 Freeman Avenue Stratford, CT. 06614-4026 United States of America