Ask Darren: How can you make it funny?
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He is the co-host of the Unforgettable Presentations podcast and also the coauthor for two books, Laugh & Get Rich and the Speaker’s Edge. Through his live workshops and online programs, Darren works with presenters eager to learn what it takes to connect deeply with their audiences. As the founder of StageTimeUniversity.com he shows presenters how to be unforgettable. Inspiring. Authentic. Passionate. Practical Strategies Delivered in an Unforgettable Way.
Ask Darren: What are the e 3 sides of your speech triangle?
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Ask Darren: How do you get out of debt? [VIDEO]
Ask Darren LaCroix, World Champion of Public Speaking anything. Here it is how did you get out of debt? Click and hear:
Stage Time: Where Is Your Fire Line?
Ever see something that made you stop in your tracks? You weren’t exactly sure what you were seeing, but you knew there was a story behind the image? This weekend I decided to take a drive to Mt. Charleston to get a change of scenery and take a hike in the cooler elevations of Vegas.…
Stage Time: Does Your Message Matter?
There’s always proof of the value in your message–if you know where to look. Every year in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking, there are tens of thousands of speech contestants, and each of them has a story behind their journey. This year, one story behind a semi-finals speech blew me away. I was…
Stage Time: 7 Ways to Attract a Mentor
Have you ever had a mentor say something to you that shocked you? I was awestruck when I received a letter in the mail recently from Judy Carter — one of my mentors. “You have taught me much on how to teach comedy to speakers. You’ve taught me to slow down and break the process…
Stage Time: So, What's Your Story?
Do you want to make a deeper and more lasting impression on your audience? To deepen that connection, you must go deeper within yourself. Doesn’t that just make sense? Everyone has a story; in fact, many stories. Do you ever feel jealous of other presenters who have great stories and wish stories like that would…
Stage Time: “There’s gold in them thar ‘ills!”
Can you hear the old prospector from a spaghetti western saying that? Actually, the well-known line is a misquote from 1849 when Dr. M.F. Stephenson tried to persuade miners to stay around the hills of Dahlonega, GA, instead of heading to California for the Gold Rush. Why does human nature guide us to look…
Stage Time: That’s not funny — or is it?
Is this photo funny? Or not? There’s no direct answer to whether something is ‘funny’ or not. It’s processed inside your brain, so the real question is, “Is that funny to me?” Then, perhaps, will it be funny to an audience? It depends. It depends on audience members. What’s their frame of reference?…their background? An…
Humor in a tough setting? Say “No!” to stage time when…[VIDEO]
How to be funny? Sometimes it is better to say no to stage time. The decision is the event planners, not yours. This video was shot live in another country when I was supposed to do comedy outside for a conference. If you want to be funny, know when to say no. Check out this…