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Thanks for hosting Zita. I look forward to hearing Vanna again. A real treat!

Loved the interaction and helpful information. Thanks to both of you.

So sorry Leif, I realize I left with the Starwars card. I'll mail it to you if you like. (It was the perfect card, revealed many insights!)

thanks again to a dynamic duo...

Yes Judy,

My product is on my website at www.OnlineSpeakingSchool.com

It's Speaking with Clarity, Confidence and Conviction that I sell to people who overprepare for presentations and feel stress when speaking to groups.

Good idea about the strategic alliances. Have you had any experience with Clickbank?

Thanks, Pamela Pamela

Thanks Judy,

Where do you sell your products online. Any recommendations? I've got a home study kit for people who want to speak with clarity, confidence and conviction and would like to get it out to more places. Clickbank has quite a process to get it up and running on their site.

I've hit a bit of a holding pattern, what do you recommend?

How true! Thanks for a great article Teri.

Extra effort is always a red flag for me. Overpreparing, trying to memorize, trying to do it all as a presenter are all outdated ways.

Lately, I've found that taking my dog to the dog park is essential to raising my energy and attracting the kind of clients I really enjoy working with.

Your article makes so much sense. Just imagine when we get to the tipping point of everyone realizing this. What a world!! Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

Thanks Grant, I'd love another article or your thoughts on making the best decision how to spread your marketing message.

I created a product a few months ago and it's time to spread the word! Not knowing where to start has got me slightly paralyzed! How do you feel about youtube for marketing?

Thanks for another delightful article Judy.

I wonder what the switch was from being general into tighter and tighter niches. It is so much easier to talk about my work now that I've got it narrowed down. I'm finding that most of my clients love animals and I may tighten it even further with this new information.

The handwriting exercise that Linda shared is a good one too. It helps me get down to what really matters. I'll write a question with my dominant hand, then switch the pen to my non-dominant hand. I get right to the core, like bypassing the loud voice for the softer voice that's been diligently observing, but not listened to.

Sending you a virtual hug. Thanks for sharing, Pamela

Great tips Alexis. This is such an important topic.

Repeating the question is important because it gives you a chance to ask yourself the question too. I remember reading a study indicating that most people answer questions with what they think others want to hear rather than what they really feel.

Taking a moment to breathe after listening to the question is something most speakers forget to do as well.

I also read that 80% of the questions are really statements in disguise. It seemed like a lot, then I surveyed my own audiences (and myself) and found it to be true. Make sure it IS a question!

I like your title "confidence coach" Just imagine if everyone in the world felt really secure with who they are and interacted from that place. Wow!

Thanks for sharing your article Alexis.

Another great article Beth!

And timely. Now that I'm writing for the Examiner, which requires at least 3 articles a week, I've got to get over my perfectionism.

Sending now...

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Good point about matching what you hear and what you observe Don. It's a little crazy how we've been taught to say what we think others want to hear but not what we really feel.

I've got to put a little plug in for the horses. They don't buy into any BS. If we act one way, but feel another, they don't want to get near us. What teachers!

https://biznik.com/events/finding-the-power-withinlearn-from-a-master-the-horse

Thanks for your article Don. All the best with your seminar on July 30th.

The new imovie software for the Mac is a breeze. I just created a new video for YouTube in less time than I imagined. Photos, text, video all combined.

Thanks for your tips Grant.

Thanks Corey.

What I've learned from acting is some of the most important prep time is spent getting into the emotional feeling of why you do what you do.

Your reminder about the call to action is right on. So many times we forget this part.

Respectful, empathic and generous. Great words and actions to remember. Thanks Ken.

Ahhh... respect for others while staying true to your muse. Thank you Kim. I love reading your articles. Way to blast through old worn out cliches like 'Content is King'

Your article inspired me to finish up some stagnant articles with fresh eyes. Sending you a virtual hug and hope our paths cross again soon.

Way to go Karen!

I just attended a clown workshop last night and see more clearly too how willingness to show our vulnerability when we fail, actually enjoying it, brings people closer to us.

In improv, we do what's called a failure bow, it's fun and makes me willing to risk more.

Thanks for sharing Karen and all the best with your workshops.

Thanks Christopher. I like how you indicated the need to take time off when we have a hard time making a decision.

Road trips really are amazing for clearing the mind and getting refreshed.

Excellent article, thanks for sharing Elke. Amazing how much energy I feel when I clear my space.

I have an alter with photos of my favorite authors and people who have helped me along the way. When I take a few minutes to give respect to them and acknowledge what they had to go through to get where they are, I feel encouraged.

Looking forward to meeting you one day soon.