“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”. I’ve read and heard that Jim Rohn quote countless times, and recently it led me to think…not so much about the people I spend time with, but about the people who ‘have my ear.’ It wouldn’t come as a surprise to…
many speakers offer…the Q & A session. Suddenly, attendees start to fidget, some start to pack their things, and others head for the door. But you’re not done! That’s NOT what you expected. Now what? Grab your preferred note-taking device and listen as Darren and Mark break down the “Dos and Don’ts” of a successful…
“Don’t give a speech; give an EXPERIENCE!”, says podcast co-host Mark Brown. 21st-century audiences are more savvy than ever, rarely wanting a presenter who will deliver a ‘motivational speech’. Audiences want to connect and engage. Listen as Darren & Mark ‘engage’ with Marvelless Mark Kamp, the ROCKSTAR of Audience Engagement, who reveals his secrets for…
How can you GUARANTEE that your audience won’t get lost as you deliver your message? That’s the sexy, yet unsexy part of presentation preparation. Lean in as Darren and Mark break down the ‘what and the why’ of good speech STRUCTURE, and give you a road map that will lead your audiences to your prescribed…
Amateur mechanic at the tender age of 8. First-time pro basketballer at the ancient age of 25. NBA All-Star at 32. Now, entrepreneur, author, media personality, and sought-after Certified Speaking professional. How does one accomplish all this? Darren & Mark chat with the amazing Mark Eaton about his COMMITMENT to excellence and the daily steps…
So you want a new keynote, a ‘sexier’ presentation, the perfect story, to find the funny, or better platform technique. You need a SPEAKER COACH! With myriad choices available, who is best for YOU? Darren and Mark discuss their experiences as both coach and client, and give solid advice for finding the perfect partner to…
Recently I read a book in which the author quoted a poem, and when I heard it I thought to myself, “Hmmm…that doesn’t sound quite right.” I decided to do some research. It turned out that the poem is called “An Autobiography in FIVE Short Chapters” by Portia Nelson. (My fellow Certified Speaking Professional…
Fly-swatter. Cinder block. Tattoo. These are just a few of the items that speaker, author, attorney, church pioneer, consultant and pastor Vince Antonucci employs when he speaks. You need not be a person of faith to appreciate, acquire and uncover the ‘cool tools’ that Vince, the Illustration Master, uses every week to deliver new, UNFORGETTABLE…
How should you MENTALLY prepare for the platform? What should you do 2 months before, 2 days before, and 2 minutes before your presentation? Mark and Darren break down the preparation process and reveal specific, critical action steps that will position you to take the platform worry-free and fully focused…ready to deliver your UNFORGETTABLE PRESENTATION!
Would you wake up 100 days in a row with the specific goal of getting REJECTED? Would you abandon your Bill Gates-inspired ‘tech-trepreneurial dream’ to help others to achieve theirs? Listen in as ‘The Wuju Dragon’ Jia Jiang shares his journey from ‘rejection-phobe’ to author/trainer/world-renowned speaker, and takes us down the path that led to…
How do you get your audience to lean in, eager to hear your every word…BEFORE you take the stage? The secret is in your PRESENTER INTRODUCTION! In this episode, Darren & Mark break down the WHAT, the WHY and the HOW of an introduction that engages your audience, generates curiosity, and gives you instant credibility.…
How do you get your audience to lean in, eager to hear your every word…BEFORE you take the stage? The secret is in your PRESENTER INTRODUCTION! In this episode, Darren & Mark break down the WHAT, the WHY and the HOW of an introduction that engages your audience, generates curiosity, and gives you instant credibility.…