This E-Zine meets the requirements of the "Can Spam Act of 2003" (S.877), passed by President Bush on December 16, 2003 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Simply Speaking...Selling Yourself & Your Ideas E-Zine Volume 7, February, 2004 Copyright LJLSeminars(tm) All Rights Reserved ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. Tips You Must Know About Facial Expressions 2. Upcoming Teleseminars 3. Lenny's bi-monthly audio speaking tips 4. Consulting Services ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. Tips You Must Know About Facial Expressions from "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (Chapter 5 - pages 112 - 114) Copyright, 2001 Philip Lief Group Inc & Lenny Laskowski or if you prefer the audiobook or if you prefer the CD ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tips You Must Know About Facial Expressions Leave that deadpan expression to poker players. A good speaker realizes that appropriate facial expressions are an important part of effective communication. In fact, facial expressions are often the key determinant of the meaning behind the message. People watch a speaker's face during a presentation. When you speak, your face - more clearly than any other part of your body - communicates to your audience your attitudes, feelings, and emotions. Dr. Paul Ekman of the University of California at San Francisco has made a career of studying facial expressions and facial animation. He mapped out a technique for coding facial expressions called the facial action coding system, FACS, based on the role facial muscles play in expressing different emotions. Ekman's research indicates that there are seven emotional expressions shared by everyone: sadness, happiness, anger, interest, fear, contempt, and surprise. Here is a list of tips you need to know: 1. Be yourself. - Don't try to copy the facial expression style of someone else. For example, just because your favorite professional speaker starts his or her presentations by telling a story using exaggerated facial expressions doesn't mean it will work for you. 2. Don't overdo it. - Some people intentionally try to control their facial expressions by forcing themselves to smile or use another expression that isn't natural to them. Watch out for "fake" facial expressions that have a negative impact on your speech or compromise your sincerity. 3. Practice in front of a mirror. - Notice what expressions you use while speaking. Study how to control your facial expressions. Ask yourself, Do they match my words? 4. Create different moods. - While practicing in front of the mirror, see if your facial expressions convey the mood you want to create. If your face isn't showing any emotion, stop, refocus, and try again. 5. Think about what you are saying. - Focus on your message and communicating with your audience, and your facial expressions will follow. 6. Smile before you begin. - As I've said before, the one true international non-verbal expression understood by all is the smile. A warm smile before you begin to speak warms up an audience quickly, and ending with a smile puts your audience at ease with what they've just learned. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2. Upcoming Teleseminars I will be providing my "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" (Warner Books) teleseminar - Day #2 - Create a Great Presentation. Your investment for this teleseminar is only $ 60.00 and includes a FREE CD recording of the teleseminar. I am offering two dates, February 20, 2004 or February 27, 2004, both at 12:00 Noon (Eastern Standard Time). This is to give you a choice of dates, in case one does not fit into your schedule. Each teleseminar is limited to 50 people. For those who can't make either date, the CD from each session will be available for only $ 40.00 (includes S&H) after the teleseminar. For more information: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3. Listen to my FREE bi-monthly Master audio speaking tips at: Click on Lenny's link to hear 10 minutes of my latest tip. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4. Keynotes / Seminars / Consulting Services I am available to speak at your next business or association meeting. For more information about my keynotes goto: Lenny can also provide inhouse seminars or private coaching. For information about his seminars goto: Many of my clients consult with me on a regular basis. For information about consulting packages go to: ------------------------------------------------------------------ Can't wait for the next issue of Simply Speaking? Why not purchase a copy of my book, "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking". 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