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Why is it called Speaking is Sexy?
When what someone says and how they say it sends chills up and down your spine, that's sexy!
Whether you're giving a speech, having a conversation, saying your wedding vows, teaching your kids, exhorting your sales team, or talking in your sleep, if someone is listening, you are inspiring them. It's important to remember that whenever you speak, someone is influenced by each word you say.
Be a positive influence. Be an inspiration. That's very sexy.
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If you are...
- Currently speaking in public,
- Thinking of speaking in public, but procrastinating like crazy,
- Afraid to speak in public,
- Envious of people who speak confidently in public, or
- Would just like a few tips on how you can speak better than they do...
This newsletter will give you tips and techniques to become the accomplished speaker you've always longed to be.
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MARION CLAIRE coaches solopreneurs, business owners, managers and professionals who want to become calm, confident, sexy speakers who influence others and attract what they love with the power of their voice. www.marionclaire.com
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Speaking Is Sexy Tip #5, Vol. 2
A New Year's Resolution to Keep
Everyone I talk to says 2011 feels like it's going to be a very good year. We've been through hard times lately and are ready to overcome the difficulties and disappointments of the recent past. If you're like me, you've got a list of things you definitely want to accomplish, all nicely prioritized. It's not going to be like before when we made a list, put it up where we could see it, and then after a month or so simply ignored it and went about our life in the same old way, not getting different results because we weren't doing anything differently. S.O.S.O.S. Same old stuff only (not so nice).
Not this year! This is the year we're going to make one simple change that will alter, in a significant way, how we live, do business, interact with others, present ourselves to the world. You get to choose your own, but here's a suggestion.
Do you know the only thing that's keeping most people from being the confident, compelling, sexy speaker they wish they could be? Attitude. Our attitude is what stops us from being successful at fulfilling any dream we have. Hidden within our attitude is the belief about ourselves that is holding us back.
Do any of these sound familiar?
Attitude: "I'd like to speak but I know I'm going to forget something important."
Belief: I'm going to fail, so why try?
Attitude: "Whenever I speak to a group, I get the shakes, my mouth goes dry, I can't say a word."
Belief: What I have to say isn't important, so why try?
Attitude: "I know the audience will hate me."
Belief: I'm not good enough, so why try?
Attitude: "The class laughed at me when I gave my book report in the 7th grade."Belief: I failed once, it's no use to try again.
Attitude: "If something goes wrong, I don't know what to do."Belief: I'm incompetent, so why try?These are just a few of the attitudes that encompass beliefs we have about ourselves, and it's those beliefs that prevent us from accomplishing our dreams.
A new year deserves new attitudes. Let's resolve to make 2011 the year we change at least one significant attitude about speaking that has been holding us back! It's remarkably easy. Let me show you some techniques that will take away the old, limiting beliefs and attitudes in a remarkably short time.
New attitudes can make your long-cherished dreams of success and self-confidence come true. C'mon! Let's do it now!
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For over ten years, Marion Claire has coached entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals to become the confident speakers they longed to be. She's the author of the forthcoming book, "Speaking Is Sexy: Influence Others and Attract What You Love with the Power of Your Voice", due in 2011, and will also help you write your speeches for almost any occasion. For more information about Marion, and her programs, check out her website at www.marionclaire.com
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Would you like to be a Sexy Speaker?
As we start the new year, many more opportunities lie ahead for you to be the Cool, Confident and Sexy Speaker you want to be every time you face an audience. Ramp up your Desire to Inspire! and begin today to "Speak in Any Situation with Courage and Comfort!" Let me show you in a single two hour session how to achieve any one of the following: Speak to Win: Feel cool, comfortable and charismatic in front of any audience! Mesmerize/Hypnotize: Techniques that will make your listeners hang onto every word from start to finish! Be Amazing: Check your fears at the door and look and feel like a superhero whenever you get up to speak! Take one, two or all three sessions, whatever suits your needs. Remember, you'll always get *special savings* when you opt to take advantage of all of them.
Want to discuss your special speaking needs? I'm always available for a *free* half-hour consultation at 310/659-8956 or email me at Marion@marionclaire.com to set up a telephone appointment.Amaze yourself at how quickly you can get rid of whatever is holding you back. Give yourself a gift that will last a lifetime. Let me help you become the speaker you've always wanted to be! |
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HOW CAN I HELP YOU? LET ME KNOW!
Is there a specific question about speaking you'd like answered? Or would you like to comment on what you've seen here? Your feedback means a great deal to me. Contact me at Marion@marionclaire.com
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What do people say about Marion Claire?
"Marion's coaching sessions were inspiring. I learned more in two hours than a whole weekend seminar. She really impressed me with her professionalism, her delightful attitude and great passion for coaching. Marion's encouragement and support have given me the confidence to stand in front of a large audience and actually enjoy giving presentations."
~ R. Sawdayi, Shopzilla, Inc.
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Let a Sexy Speaker Brighten your Next Event!
Invite a dynamic, easy to listen to, informative and entertaining speaker (that's me!) to enlighten your company or group on any of these topics:
- You Can Be a Sexy Speaker! How to Use the Power of Your Voice to Make You Irresistible to One Person or a Whole Audience
- You Can Give a Great Speech, Even If You Think You Can't! Simple Ways to Leave Your Fear at the Door and Love Being the Center of Attention
- When You Speak, Everybody Listens! Persuade Your Audience to Follow You Anywhere When You Follow These Easy-to-Learn Techniques.
...Or let me create a talk for you that focuses on your special needs. Contact me if you have a last minute cancellation by your previously scheduled speaker! Email me at Marion@marionclaire.com or call 310/659-8956.
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 Challenge for the New Year!
"If you did not care at all what anyone else thought about you, what would you do differently or change in your life?"
~ Brian Tracy
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More about Marion Claire
For over 20 years, I suffered from agoraphobia, the fear of crossing open spaces. It took the form of extreme stagefright and panic attacks. Whenever I had to appear in front of people during that time, in any capacity, I was a shivering mess.
In college, I wanted to be an actress, but found out pretty quickly I wasn't very good. I was playing the lead in Eugene O'Neill's 'A Touch of the Poet' at the time, and distinctly remember fighting panic attacks throughout the entire Four Act play! It was like I split myself into two people: one was reciting my lines, the other was telling myself to calm down, focus, and don't faint! That's a heckuva lousy way to spend three hours on a stage, let me tell you! It was by a sheer act of will that I didn't pass out in the middle of Act Three! The moment the curtain came down on the last performance, I gave up acting. Eventually, I realized that I wasn't afraid of being on stage, I just wanted to be there as myself, not as a fictional character. That changed everything. It took awhile to make that discovery, but I'm happy to report, that today, I speak in front of groups of all sizes, shapes and interests. If I can go from a stage-terrified puppy to a calm, self-aware lioness, so can you! Whatever your speaking problem, let me help you overcome it. Contact me at Marion@marionclaire.com.
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