Perhaps you’ve seen them; the presenters who wander aimlessly back and forth across the stage. Or those for whom EVERY talk is like a Ted talk because they’re rooted to an invisible red dot, regardless of the size of the platform. Today Darren and Mark reveal the truth…that the stage is not just a ‘speaking…
How can you live life in the ‘FRONT ROW’, instead of in the ‘CHEAP SEATS’ up in the balcony, all the way in the back…and be a source of inspiration for your audiences? Hall of Fame speaker Marilyn Sherman gets honest and open with Darren and Mark, sharing her slip-ups and her successes, as she…
How do you create a classic presentation, break down the tensions that exist between audience and presenter, appeal to various learning styles, give your audience a participatory experience, and generate business…ALL AT THE SAME TIME? In a conversation with Darren and Mark, Ed Tate unpacks the results-based techniques that he has used successfully for two…
What are some of the most memorable ‘AHAs’ that, when applied, can transform any presentation? Listen as Darren and Mark discuss seven of the most meaningful eye-openers that they learned, and now teach, born from a combined 50 years of professional speaking. These are the GAME CHANGERS that altered the trajectory of their careers, GAME…
Perhaps you’ve seen video clips. Maybe you were at a wedding or some other event and witnessed it, cringing. It’s possible that you have attended a meeting at work and squirmed in your chair as you watched someone struggle. Or maybe it’s happened to you. Your mouth is dry, tongue stuck to the roof of…
How can you WOW your audience with presentations that pack a PUNCH, and eclipse more famous speakers who share your stage? Darren and Mark chat with their mentor, the Wonder Woman of the platform, NSA legend, and Hall of Fame speaker Patricia Fripp, about her journey from hairdresser to speaker, to elite executive speaking coach.…
For more than 20 years, I’ve noticed that more and more, individuals have their heads buried in their mobile devices, even while in the company of others. On one occasion, I snapped a photo of the 9 other passengers who were with me on a rental car shuttle, and they were completely unaware…
How do you stand out on the platform, whether you’re one of 30,000 competitors with a dream of winning the World Championship of Public Speaking, a corporate presenter, a pastor, attorney, educator or TEDx speaker? Co-hosts 2001 Champ Darren LaCroix, and his coach, 1995 Champ Mark Brown, unpack 9 DOs & 9 DON’Ts that will…
Do You Dare to Delegate? During a webinar I conducted recently, several participants admitted that they are unwilling to delegate, for a number of reasons, including, “I don’t want to dump more work on other people” and “I don’t want anyone to think I can’t hold my own.” However, “Nobody can do it as…
It’s not what you think. You’ll probably be surprised. No, it’s not your amazing opening, your signature story, your dazzling slides and infographics, or your challenging call to action. It really isn’t ‘YOUR’ anything! It belongs to your AUDIENCE! Darren and Mark explore the significance of the thought process in the minds of the people…
WHAT’S IN A WORD? OK. I confess. I’m a ‘word-nerd’! When I was 13, I began to read the dictionary, thanks to the extensive vocabulary of English author Thomas Hardy, whose works were required reading in my Grade 9 English Literature class back in Jamaica. The experience was akin to a treasure hunt for me…
What does it take to own the stage with energy as high as Mt. Everest, and lie face down on the platform, in a shocking pink dress, and sneakers? It takes a supreme level of confidence, extreme comfort in your own uniqueness, and a commitment to being fully YOURSELF. Darren and Mark sit down with…