When you heard the Brian Tracy question: “What would you dare to dream if you knew you wouldn’t fail?” I sometimes get this question and to me, it is a deep one. Why was that my first thought? Here was an “ah ha” revealed to me during the Humor Boot Camp after Judy Carter told [...]

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You much check this out. I walked into Jeffrey Gitomer’s boot camp and saw a room set up I’ve never seen before. It’s brilliant! Stage time, Darren LaCroix, 2001 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking

After visiting the first orphanage of the tour, we headed to see a floating village. CLICK PLAY: Stage time, Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking

As I waited my turn to take the stage, every fiber in my body started to vibrate. And then my name was called and my world shifted into slow motion. I stepped onstage. I could see nothing past the blinding lights. But I could hear the audience. And I started to visibly shake. Have you [...]

Have you ever watched a presentation, and noticed that something just didn’t seem authentic? Ever received feedback from someone that sounded good, made logical sense, but just felt awkward when you delivered it? I’ve known many people over the years who have been coached or taken to heart coaching advice from unqualified coaches. People mean [...]

“Everywhere I go I run into Toastmasters who are jealous of my winning the trophy. I understand that. But never have I run into anyone who was jealous of the work I did to win it.” ~ Darren LaCroix 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking . Each year Toastmasters International, the world’s premier organization for [...]

“I don’t care how you did at Nick’s Comedy Stop on a Saturday night, I want to know how you did at the bowling alley on Tuesday.” Vinnie Favorito, my comedy mentor, said this to all new comedians. What he was saying was that it’s easy to get laughs at a real show with an [...]

“OUCH! Darren’s Winning Speech Dissected” — I originally published this article three years ago, but one of my readers asked about it recently. Since we’re in the middle of contest season, I thought it would be helpful for other speakers, as well. What did you think of this technique? Have you tried it with your [...]

Darren LaCroix learned how to be funny the hard way by experience. He is a keynote speaker with a thriving publc speaking career. He authored books, CD’s, DVD’s, & other public speaking courses. He gives motivational speeches all over the world including Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia