Ep. 139 – Coping With Criticism As speakers we are constantly being evaluated. But how should we respond to criticism, especially when it’s quite harsh? Darren and Mark discuss different types of criticism and offer ways to not only cope with it, but to grow from it. They also provide specific ways to approach criticism…
How memorable can you be in a 3-minute presentation? If you want to stand out from the competition and connect more deeply when presenting, tap into the principles behind these Oscar Award Speeches’ moving moments. When you are in front of an audience, you have an opportunity to influence. Unfortunately, presenters in the business world…
They Called Him S.A. Who have you known to be the person who made everyone smile by just walking in the room? You know, the person in your life who has a contagious energy that makes the whole world brighter. Who has been that real life, Tigger? Yup, Tigger is one of my favorite cartoon…
CHAPTER: RIGHT NOW “The world is not only dark because bad people harm, the world is also dark because good people hide.” – Pastor Michael El-Takrori What will you do when the pressure is on? How will you cope with the anxiety and doubt? Thinking this through ahead of time and having a strategy can…
When you hear the word “Grace,” what goes through your mind? What images and feelings bubble up? To be fully transparent, for most of my life, it never really meant much to me. I didn’t fully understand it. In fact, the song Amazing Grace seemed to move people, but it did not really affect me.…
Ep. 28 The Stories & Lessons Behind Kevin Burke’s 4,000 Performances as the Caveman Same presentation again? How do you keep it fresh and make it UNFORGETTABLE? Ask Kevin Burke, who has performed as a Vegas Headliner, for a One-Man Broadway show over 4,000 times. Hear his inspiring journey and the lessons he learned along…
Do you study the best people in any industry to see how their expertise applies to you? On Mother’s Day, a few years ago, I went to see Neil Diamond in concert. He is an amazing performer, especially considering that he was 74 years old. It is hard for me to take off my presentation…
I can clearly see now that I was very much a dreamer, much more than a doer in my early days. I have to admit I have always been a bit enamored with very famous people who had significant accomplishments. I’m not saying it’s good. In fact, many times, it’s not good at all. It…
Before you jump to conclusions, hear me out. It’s not what you may be thinking. Sometimes little moments from our youth, seemingly random, but the way they strike us, they can really stick. This was one of those moments. One of my mom’s closest friends was Sharon, who lived across the street. Her son Derek…
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.…