Ever wonder what a World-Class coach sees that you do not? You are about to find out. I got together with World Champion’s Mark Brown and Ed Tate, had a mini-watch party, and then did a speech contest debrief with our Stage Time Members. Sometimes even coaches disagree on some points, but often our perspectives…
I’m not saying it sucks! “The final solution never looks like your first idea. Failure is the starting point.” -James Dyson How does this quote apply to your life, career, and dreams? Have you seen the old TV commercial with James Dyson promoting his bagless vacuum? Is your presentation like his vacuum? How about your…
Ever read this? Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” OK, I’m not a Biblical scholar, nor do I claim to understand exactly what this verse in the Gospel means. I do know that I sometimes…
What do you really want? Why do you really want it? Or better yet, “Yes, that happened to you and I have one question for you, so?” You might be thinking, “OK, Darren did you hit your head?” This is a week where many will be disappointed speech contestants around the world and one person,…
Do you enjoy behind-the-scenes interviews and documentaries? I do! One of my favorite comedians is Ron White. He’s one of the Blue-Collar Comedy guys. Though he is a little rough around the edges for some, he cracks me up. In one of Ron’s specials, they showed an interview with Jeff Foxworthy. Jeff was actually in the audience…
Ep. 51 Everyone Is Funny with Comedian, Butch Bradley From tiny obscure comedy clubs to television specials to stages on 3 continents, Butch Bradley has conquered the comedy world. But what techniques has he mastered that will help ANY presenter to be unforgettable? The answers flow…along with the funny…as he sits down with Mark and Darren and dispenses wisdom and experience…
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…