LEAST LIKELY: CHAPTER: THE PIPE DREAM It was 1989, and I had graduated from business school. I don’t remember where the idea came from, but I had a secret dream. I wanted to be an actor. Yeah, I’ve always loved movies and put famous actors on a pedestal. Somehow, I thought they were extra special.…
Ep. 107 The Scenic Storytelling Secret We all know how to use descriptive language to create scenes in the minds of our audiences. Today Mark and Darren reveal the secret to setting the MOOD of a story scene. This powerful technique will enable you to transform your visual scene into a sensory experience, establish a…
2021 World Championship of Public Speaking Speech Critiques How serious are you about becoming a World-Class presenter? How about online? Whether or not you are a Toastmaster, we can all learn from the best, myself included. I love learning from what other coaches see. Join Mike Davis, Mark Brown, Lance Miller and me as we…
Ep. 106 Meet The 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking Verity Price Imagine that 25 years of your life story includes writing songs as a teenager in Cape Town, South Africa, singing professionally in Nashville, Tennessee, acting on television and in movies, building a professional speaking career, and becoming the 2021 World Champion of Public…
CHAPTER: THE BIG DECISION Have you ever looked back at some of your life-changing decisions? What prompted it? What was your thinking? Would you do it over again? Was it a good decision? Why was it good? Why was it not good? Once a decision is made, your outlook changes, and so does the world…
Ep. 105 The Unforgettable Research Of Ryan Estis How do you take client customization to the next level…and beyond? Sales, Leadership and Business Expert Ryan Estis uses original, personalized research to ‘know more about the client than they know about themselves’. He reveals to Mark and Darren the value of curiosity, observation, self-inspection, and the desire to ‘skill up’. He…
Ep. 104 Virtual Is Not Going Away! Competence at virtual presentations has become a necessity, and industry experts confirm that presenters MUST have this skill in their arsenal because as hopeful as we may be for ‘the good old days’, virtual is NOT going away. Stage Time University faculty member and Certified World Class Speaking…
CHAPTER: DR. BOSE; THE TWO MIT STUDENTS It was just another Direct Marketing Group, “Good News” team meeting at Bose. They did make them fun and interesting, and it was a welcome relief from being on the phones all day. I had heard that Dr. Amar Bose, the founder of Bose, would be speaking…
Ep. 103 A Story You Won’t Forget With Rena Romano From childhood abuse to contemplating suicide to Oprah to the TEDx stage, Rena Romano has a story you won’t forget. Now a respected speaker, author and coach, Rena opens up to Mark and Darren about her journey, and the powerful lessons she learned along the way about positivity, purpose,…
Two questions:First, what’s your really big ‘they’ll think I’m crazy’ dream? I mean the big one. The one that you think about but then listen to the pessimists and surrender your dream to their ‘reality.’ Well, heck, you are busy, aren’t you? You have priorities, and anyway, deep down inside, you don’t think it’s…