Ep. 73 Being Funny Isn’t About Trying To Be Funny With Judy Carter “If you’re trying to be anything other than yourself, you’re playing a game called ‘YOU LOSE!’” So says magician, coach, and speaker Judy Carter, author of THE COMEDY BIBLE. Darren and Mark can’t keep the chuckles away as Judy expounds on HOW and WHY funny works…and doesn’t. Her…
We often work really hard on creating powerful presentations. That is good! Hard work usually pays off. When the hard work is for a presentation, our work multiplies every time we deliver it, and again for every audience member who listens. People in your audience, however, are not all the same. They come to you…
Ep. 72 Do You REALLY Give Your Audience What THEY Need – Part 3 In this final episode of a 3-part series, Jacob and Linda share their need for authenticity, originality, proven processes, and hope. Finally, Carolyn, the meeting planner, reveals how to become the rising star she wants to book. Mark and Darren expand…
My mentor, Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE said, “Tell me what you say you want, show me one week of your life, and you and I will both know if you’ll ever achieve it.” Wow! Truth bomb! She says that it is easy to say you want anything, but it will never happen unless you are…
Ep. 71 Do You REALLY Give Your Audience What THEY Need – Part 2 Today we hear from 3 more audience members, Gavin, Kristoff & Mark, as they reveal what they are REALLY thinking during your presentation. Darren and Mark provide insights on quoting sources, re-imagining old material, engaging your audience, and more…techniques which will…
Ep. 70 Do You REALLY Give Your Audience What THEY Need? – Part 1 If your audience members could personally tell you what they really need, would you adjust your content or your presentation? Mark and Darren hear from 3 anonymous audience members and respond with practical, proven advice on how you can be unforgettable…
OK, how serious are you about truly impacting your audience? We’ve heard about learning styles and the Myers Briggs tests. Still, have you considered who the people really are in your audience and, more importantly, what they really need from you? Let’s sit down with three of them and hear their actual truth. We are…
I listen at night and first thing in the AM. I also read them out loud. Hope it helps you. (Reminder, this is just a journal of my mistakes, experiences, and thoughts along with my journey to having a closer relationship with God. I do not claim to be an authority on the subject. If…
What did Simba’s dad say to him in Disney’s Lion King after Simba grew up? Remember? Hold that thought. It’s been said too many times that 2020 is unbelievably challenging. Too often, we let outside factors cause doubt in ourselves. We focus on those negative thoughts and ideas, and we start to see more of…
Ep. 69 Virtual Training Mistakes: 9 NO-NOs Virtual training done well can be delightful. Done poorly, it can be disastrous. Darren, Mark & guest host Ed Tate, CSP take a deep dive into 9 NO-Nos of virtual training and show how to avoid being boring, keep your attendees engaged, and ultimately deliver unforgettable virtual training…