Jana Stanfield & Scott Friedman invited me to join then this November for the “I can change the world tour.” We will go to help orphan’s in Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, & Malaysia. I’ll be raising money for the orphans at my product launch on Sept 30th in Vegas. Here is a video from the tour [...]
Have you ever had something happen to you and left you speechless? Ever stop to think about how the universe had to align for the happening to happen? This event was set in motion 6 years prior, and happened just over a week ago. I’m usually very clear about the one point a story makes. [...]
Does you product have lasting impact? Check out this amazing encounter I had with someone 6 years after meeting him at a conference. Stage time, Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking
What message of yours will continue to echo long after you’ve gone? Do your efforts on and off the stage have a lasting effect on those around you? Is your message something you live and lead by example?
Momentum is so important. It’s what carries us around, over, and through the obstacles in our lives. It can move us towards our goals, or away from them. Have you ever taken inventory of your thoughts, people, and tools you surround yourself with? A simple walk in the park gave me a little wake-up call [...]
A year after winning the World Championship of Public Speaking I was invited to give the speech at the National Speakers Association. I sought coaching to make it even better. Great speeches are not written, they are rewritten. Enjoy! Stage time, Darren LaCroix, Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking
If you were standing outside the diner a couple of weeks ago with my comedy mentor, Vinnie Favorito, and me, you would have heard him say something that was absolutely shocking! He was excited about his new Volvo convertible, and I was getting sappy and reflecting on our dreams and how far we had both [...]
What is your dream? Are you moving towards it? MORE importantly are you keeping your eyes pealed for an even bigger goal? This past weekend I was in California speaking less than a mile from where I won the World Championship of Public Speaking. I started getting “sappy” when I took the stage at the [...]
One of my favorite shows on TV is Mythbusters. I love what they do and how they do it. They scientifically confirm or deny urban legends and myths in a fun way. It got me thinking about some of the classic myths about presentations. Early in my speaking career, I received one of the worst [...]
Stage time, Darren LaCroix, World Champion of Public Speaking
