This is not an article about sexuality. It is an article about influence. Would you like to influence people more than you are now? This week I was listing to one of my favorite pastors, Vince. He gave a powerful message on influence through intimacy. As my mind often does, it shifted to my coaching brain to help presenters connect with their audience. Vince’s point and story reminded me of a powerful... [Read more]

Ask Darren: What was your ice breaker like? [VIDEO]

Are you a Toastmaster? Worried about your ice breaker speech? People wonder what mine was like. Here is my video answer. CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO [Read more] Read More →

Seriously? Fake marketing? Customers perspective [VIDEO]

More confessions of a business coach. Want to earn money as a speaker? Promotion is part of that. When there is promotion, there will be skeptics. Here is another brief, powerful, funny video. CLICK TO PLAY [Read more] Read More →

Seriously? What is your email address telling people [VIDEO]

More confessions of a business speaking coach. Ever think about what your email says about how serious you are about your business? Enjoy this brief funny video! CLICK TO PLAY [Read more] Read More →

Seriously? Mistakes with online image [VIDEO]

Another funny video that makes a powerful point about marketing your speaking business! CLICK TO PLAY [Read more] Read More →

Seriously? New speakers, don’t be “taken” [VIDEO]

OK, I’m venting. I always pull for the underdog. Have you ever dreamed of being a professional speaker? Watch out! There are people who are out to get your money! I encourage emerging speakers to do a little research BEFORE they spend any money. CLICK TO PLAY THIS FUNNY VIDEO [Read more] Read More →

Stage Time: Is Your Presentation Like a Dyson Vacuum?

Have you seen the TV commercial with James Dyson promoting his bagless vacuum? Is your presentation like his vacuum? How about your life? It may be more like one than you think. With the new year just beginning and new goals being set, I have one important question for you, but first let me explain. Last week when I was in Kansas City preparing to present to a group of professional National Seminar... [Read more]

Stage Time: “I’m a hypocrite.” ~ Darren

Did you spend any time this holiday with any negative people? Are you related to any of them? Do you think your mood affected them? Did their perspective affect theirs? We’re often influenced by our environment, while at the same time we “are” the environment of others. The point of this article has nothing to do with religion. It’s about people. During one of our holiday gatherings,... [Read more]

Stage Time: Want to Tell Better Stories? Simple. Identify This.

Who doesn’t want to tell better stories? I know I do. I’m always looking for new secrets. In my years of studying the masters I have gained amazing insights. As far as story telling is concerned no lesson has been more helpful than this one. Whether you are telling a simple story to a friend or a more formal story from the platform the principles are the same. During my Speakers School... [Read more]

Stage Time: Storytelling Secret ~ Holiday Tool Kit

“Will you tell me a story?” Ever notice children never ask you to give them a power point presentation? Why? We love stories and it is the heart of presentations. As the legendary Bill Gove taught us in his famous quote, “Make a point, tell a story.” Stories are the “anchors” to our points. Some stories may have multiple points buried in them, some more specific... [Read more]