Think back to your favorite teachers, coaches, and mentors of your youth. Who comes to mind? Who do you remember? Why? Maybe it was a struggle you had. Maybe it was how they unconditionally loved you. Maybe they gave you a new perspective when you needed it the most. You remember them. When you are…
I was about to present to a group of Toastmasters in Ohio. We were meeting in a church and I got there just in time and set up. One problem, my computer wasn’t working. It would not even turn on. Yikes! I can do the presentation without it, but the video clips and visuals would…
When was the last time you heard a story when what someone in that story did, just shocked you? Why would they do that? It makes no sense to you. It puzzles you. What’s the lesson for us? Let’s find out. A while back I was leading a webinar with my coach, World Champion Speaker,…
Ep. 49 Where To Find The Gold In Your Life “Look for those events in your life that brought you pain…and go deeper into the pain. Audiences will identify…and connect with your vulnerability.” These words from Michael Hauge, Hollywood Script Consultant to the stars, are the basis for a frank heart-to-heart as Mark and Darren…
Button? Every? Why? What are you talking about? I’m talking about mastery. I’m talking about helping people. I’m talking about being professional, truly professional! Consider this, what would you think of a keynote speaker who was introduced and walked up on stage and directly walked to the back corner of the stage? They are standing…
No one wants to be boring. No one has that intention, yet most presentations I see are just that. Boring. The good ones are average at best. Some of them may be informative, but not very memorable. Even the professionals who know their job and their subject can’t seem to create memorable presentations. Here’s the…
What do you ask yourself, often? If you ask yourself questions like, “What am I thinking?” This may get you a negative answer. The questions we ask ourselves today determine our future. Want a better future? Ask better questions today. I appreciate when I get comments about my transparency in my article writing. I believe…
Ep. 44 Your Unforgettable Ask “Your last words LINGER.” So says Hall of Fame speaking legend Patricia Fripp. You may have delivered a presentation containing hilarious humor, powerful stories, and relatable characters. But do your last words include an ASK for your audience? Darren and Mark unpack the critical role your ask can play, and…
I remember sitting and listening to Zig Ziglar at one of his seminars back in the 1990s. He was inspiring and funny. I can still hear him ask a powerful question, “Is there one thing you could do today that would absolutely, positively make your life worse?” It still cracks me up. Yup! The truth…
Yikes! This is crazy. Agreed? Covid-19 has impacted everyone’s life, most importantly yours. What’s your next move? Go deeper. Think of your life as an 80’s style video game. What if you wanted to take your career, your finances or your relationships to the next level? There is always some obstacle between where you are…