“Toot Your Own Horn Or They’ll Use It As A Spittoon,” Says Los Angeles Media Expert

(ContentDesk) September 15, 2004 -- “There are tons of newsworthy achievements, services and products with which a business can capture a journalist’s attention,” said Executive Vice President George McQuade, MAYO Communications (www.MayoCommunications.com), a full service Los Angeles public relations firm, who is scheduled to speak at the Los Angeles Chapter of the Service Corps of Retire Executives (SCORE), Tuesday, 10 a.m., September 21, 2004, 10:00 a.m., on “Creating A Buzz For Your Business, PR 101." The event takes place at the Westside Pavilion Shopping Center, 3rd Floor Meeting room, (behind the Food Court), 10800 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064.Creating a media buzz for your business depends almost entirely on your ability to know your media outlets, and build relationships with them. "For example, you can get some very powerful coverage from the Wall Street Journal. If you pitch Weekend Journal reporter Lauren Mechling a funny or interesting story that focuses on social situations. She likes stuff that is off-the-wall lifestyle and might be an entertaining trend. Anything that stands out and carries the element of surprise also has a good shot," McQuade explained.He noted that the story has to be part of a bigger picture.

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The Third Best Speaker in the World

September 23, 2004 - James earned the right to compete against nine speakers for the coveted title of World Champion of Public Speaking by taking top honors at a 10-state public speaking competition recently held in Jacksonville, Fla. James' presentation brought the audience of 2000 to their feet as he inspired them to ride the “roller coaster ride of life”, seek fulfillment through all it’s ups and downs, and never give up. "The Ride of Life", James' speech, was a beautifully written speech that took the listener on a roller coaster though the ups and downs of life experiences. Packed into a heart-pounding 7 minutes, James lifted the audience up from the disappointment of shattered hopes to the realization that it is possible to transcend beyond failure to even far more triumphal successes. All of this while taking the listener though an adrenaline laced tour-de-force, powered by brilliant vocal inflection, gestures and theatrical craftsmanship.

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The 10 Biggest Mistakes in Party Conversation

(ContentDesk) October 16, 2004 -- Holidays are stressful for nearly everyone, but for some people making conversation at office parties is downright agonizing. For these folks, small talk presents a big problem. But there is still time for them to brush up on their mingling skills and have fun at parties this holiday season.      According to "small talk" expert and author Don Gabor (How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends; Simon & Schuster/Fireside 2001) -- anyone can feel more comfortable mingling if they avoid these common goofs: 1. Not preparing several topics that you're willing to bring up and talk about at the party.

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The Yin and Yang of Social Phobia

Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc

Q:I feel that I am experiencing social phobia symptoms (red face, racing heart, sweating) and don't want to take a prescription drug with a bunch of bad side effects that will only mask these symptoms. I'm very interested in Chinese medicine but feel that I may be the person it has no effect on. I'd like some more information on overcoming anxiety and social phobia so I may live again. I'm probably yang deficient but no one would expect me to say that nor would they think I'd even be the one asking for info about overcoming anxiety. - RyanA: Ryan, did you read our social phobia article yet? (http://pulsemed.org/Socialphobia.htm)Are you looking for more detailed lifestyle-type solutions? Are you suspicious that Chinese Medicine won't work for you because you've tried Chinese Medicine before, or are you just afraid of the disappointment? What makes you say you think you are yang deficient? Help me target my response to you with answers to these questions.

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How to Write a Speech in 13 Steps

Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc

You can see my credentials in my bio. You should also know that I love to write speeches. In fact, I've been accused of being a better speech writer than speech giver! I'm working on that. ;-)I'll tell you how to write a speech the way I do it, and I'll tell you how to make it great. Plus I'll give you some tips on what to put in, and what to leave out.

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Informative Speech Topic Ideas

Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc

Need an Informative Speech Topic?I've never had trouble choosing an informative speech topic- I started speaking after I was already learning alternative health, and there's plenty that people don't know about that. What makes a good or bad informative speech topic? I was already part of the way there- my speech topic was interesting. So when you choose your informative speech topic, don't pick something your audience is going to groan about as soon as they hear it! Gun control has been done. Drunk driving is old. Abortion is too polarized.

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Ten Days to More Confident Public Speaking Mem-Cards Released - New Product Release

In a flash, you can tap into the many ideas and concepts cited in Lenny Laskowski’s book, “10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking”. Each of these 28 cards focuses on one issue or point, briefly outlines it, and provides an inspirational quote to reinforce the point – all in a set of cards you can carry in your pocket – perfect for today’s one-the-go-lifestyle.Pull out a different card each day to read as your daily affirmation to become a more confident speaker. Use the 10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking Mem-Cards on your own for self-study, reflection and reinforcement, or get them for your friends and associates.Each deck of Mem-Cards comes with its own plastic case and can be convieniently kept in a pocket or purse, making them perfect for today's on-the-go lifestyle.For more information contact Lenny Laskowski at 1-800-606-4855 or visit his website at: www.LJLSeminars.com Read Full Article