Ep. 15 The Story Behind NBA All-Star, Mark Eaton’s Four Commitments Keynote Amateur mechanic at the tender age of 8. First-time pro basketballer at the ancient age of 25. NBA All-Star at 32. Now, entrepreneur, author, media personality, and sought-after Certified Speaking professional. How does one accomplish all this? Darren & Mark chat with the…
OK, I’m getting back to writing about another subject that matters to me. My faith. Have you ever prayed for something and got it? But the way you got it seemed to come in an unconventional, yet logical way? Coincidence or just that fact that He works in strange ways? If you are anything like…
Ep. 13 The Story Behind VINCE Antonucci’s Unforgettable Illustrations Fly-swatter. Cinder block. Tattoo. These are just a few of the items that speaker, author, attorney, church pioneer, consultant and pastor Vince Antonucci employs when he speaks. You need not be a person of faith to appreciate, acquire and uncover the ‘cool tools’ that Vince, the…
Ep. 12 How to Master Your Presentation Mindset How should you MENTALLY prepare for the platform? What should you do 2 months before, 2 days before, and 2 minutes before your presentation? Mark and Darren break down the preparation process and reveal specific, critical action steps that will position you to take the platform worry-free…
Ep. 11 The Story Behind Jia Jiang’s Rejection Research Would you wake up 100 days in a row with the specific goal of getting REJECTED? Would you abandon your Bill Gates-inspired ‘tech-entrepreneurial dream’ to help others to achieve theirs? Listen in as ‘The Wuju Dragon’ Jia Jiang shares his journey from ‘rejection-phobia to author/trainer/world-renowned speaker,…
Ep. 10 Setting Your Stage to Be Unforgettable How do you get your audience to lean in, eager to hear your every word…BEFORE you take the stage? The secret is in your PRESENTER INTRODUCTION! In this episode, Darren & Mark break down the WHAT, the WHY and the HOW of an introduction that engages your…
Ep. 9 The Story Behind Jason Hewlett’s Promise How do you fulfill your promise to your clients, your family, and yourself, while delivering presentations that are both wildly entertaining and deeply insightful? Get the answers straight “from the dinosaur’s mouth” as Hall-Of-Fame speaker Jason Hewlett (Daddy Dinosaur) takes us behind the scenes of his UNFORGETTABLE…
Ep. 8 How to Clarify Your Unforgettable Message Description: Can you recall leaving a presentation wondering, “What was their point again?” That’s probably because the premise or the main idea was unclear. In this episode, Darren and Mark explore and explain the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of clarifying your message to create your UNFORGETTABLE PRESENTATION.…
Ep. 7: The Story Behind Dr. Willie Jolley’s Unforgettable Opening and Closing Mark & Darren sit down with one of their mentors, an UNFORGETTABLE singer, speaker & entertainer! What would you do if at the height of your career you had to reinvent yourself? Willie Jolley reinvented himself and was inspired to create his signature…
Were you at the 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking? Whether you were there or not this article is written to help you understand what a coach sees that most do not. It’s designed to help you have a deeper understanding of what in a speech truly impacts the thought process in the listener’s mind.…