Imagine the surprise when I walked in the room in Cambodia to speak to a group of speakers and I saw handouts that I never created nor gave to them! What were they? Where did they come from? As people gathered in the small humid classroom, I reviewed one of the handouts, and noticed it [...]

Have you ever heard the statement about public speaking, “You must pause for effect?” What do they mean by that? Just to be dramatic? So? The more I studied the World Champions who came before me, I the clearer I understood what speaking was all about. Speaking, when done properly, is a two-way conversation. The [...]

On day ten of the “I can change the world” tour, I contacted a Toastmasters club a week earlier to see if the had interest in me visiting a club. Wow, see how many fellow Toastmasters showed up! They were very generous to help us, help the kids. You’ll also see in this video, behind [...]

I’ve been meaning to write this article for more than ten years. Today is the day. Did you know that the “stage time” philosophy is mentioned in the bible? This is a lesson for all of us — no matter what your faith, religion, or beliefs. As a practicing (and still learning) Catholic boy, the [...]

Are you an member of Toastmasters International? Are you an ambassador of Toastmasters? When I walked off stage in 2001 I told the Toastmasters President, “I will be one of the greatest ambassador Toastmasters ever had.” One of my client’s, started a Toastmasters club. Yeah! Whooo hooooo. CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO: Stage time, Darren LaCroix, [...]

Ever wonder how different Toastmaster Clubs get started? Here is the story of the start of this Toastmasters Club. What an honor! At the time I had no idea what seed I had planted. Narayanan was the man who made it happen along with the late Ron Lewison. CLICK TO PLAY: Stage time, Darren LaCroix, [...]

Better than a public speaking course, check out World Champions EDGE. It was partly inspired by Jim Rohn’s quote: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” That may be a paraphrase, but that is how I remember it. EDGE allows a serious speaker to spend time with 5 [...]

“Toastmasters International changed my life.” says, Darren LaCroix. “In 1992 I bombed in a Boston comedy club, nine years later I out-spoke 25,000 contestants to become Toasters International World Champion of Public Speaking.” Why not build your Toastmasters Club the best way! It will help in two powerful ways! CLICK VIDEO TO PLAY Stage time, [...]

What do people say after your presentations? “Toastmasters International changed my life.” says, Darren LaCroix. “In 1992 I bombed in a Boston comedy club, nine years later I out-spoke 25,000 contestants to become Toasters International World Champion of Public Speaking.” Darren LaCroix, World Champion of Public Speaking Want to speak better, quicker? FAST START PACK

I just tell my story… “Toastmasters International changed my life.” says, Darren LaCroix. “In 1992 I bombed in a Boston comedy club, nine years later I out-spoke 25,000 contestants to become Toasters International World Champion of Public Speaking.” CLICK ON VIDEO TO PLAY Stage time, Darren LaCroix, World Champion of Public Speaking Want to be [...]