Ep. 209 Why Name Your Characters? Stories can greatly enhance any presentation but they can be confusing if characters aren’t clearly identified. In today’s discussion, Darren and Mark explore the value of naming characters and they offer ideas for making your characters unforgettable. SNIPPETS: Name every character for clarity Allow the audience to see the…
The Bible, You and Me I read it differently this time. Sometimes we see what we want to see. Sometimes we see what we need to see when we are ready. Often, in the past, I read Bible passages with the thought of those characters as great and meek. Those people. The courageous heroes, the…
We all have a past. Some memories are good, and some memories painful, but they all make us who we are. Adversities and lack of misfortunes shape us, like it or not. I was fortunate to grow up in a loving home in Auburn, a small town in central Massachusetts. My dad, a Veteran, worked…
If we pay attention, it is amazing the lessons we learn along the way and how we take the important lessons with us for a lifetime if we truly internalize them. Why don’t we always? Sometimes we have to learn things over and over again until we finally do get it. It’s crazy, I know,…
Dr. Bose; The Two MIT Students It was just another Direct Marketing Group, “Good News” team meeting at Bose. I did love that they put in a great deal of effort to make them fun and interesting, and it was a welcome relief from being on the phones all day. It also meant a special…
Most moms and dads want what is best for their kids. They have great intentions and are committed to doing whatever they believe is in their best interest. Some parents push their kids to go to college, be a doctor or a lawyer. Some even push their kids to follow their career path or take…
Ep. 153 – How To Be An Unforgettable Panelist Your expertise can earn you a seat on the platform as a panelist. Today Darren and Mark and Darren unpack the DOs and DON’Ts of serving as a panelist and examine some critical pre-event responsibilities which, when followed, will help you to be an unforgettable panelist.…
Ever have a lesson from a teacher that still serves you today? Back before I dreamed of being a comedian, I wanted to become an actor. I had always loved movies and TV and thought it would be the coolest job in the world. I took acting and auditioning classes in the early 1990s when…
CHAPTER 9: The Whale On July 15, 2019, I presented Mike Rayburn, the guy who slammed his hands down and said, “Who are you not to?” a copy of that script. Th at was a cool moment. The feeling was indescribable. I hope you’ve had a feeling like that and, more importantly, can share it…
CHAPTER 8: WHAT’S YOUR NINEVEH?I was delivering a keynote speech in Vancouver, Canada, for a group of speakers. I had told my story of how I went from chump to champ. I covered the critical habits, mentors, and breakthroughs I had to win the World Championship of Public Speaking. There was extra time, and I…