In 2001, while practicing my speech “Ouch!” in front of an Advanced Toastmasters Club, I was shocked and perplexed by a comment from two of the advanced members. At this point I had given my speech several times and had received an enormous variety of feedback. I thought I had heard it all. This comment,…
It was by far the most brilliant quote I’d ever heard about an audience. After over two decades of performing, speaking and coaching, it struck me deeply. If you care about your audience outcome, I believe it will make you go hmmm, too. As you may know, I talk about connecting to your audience a…
Do you realize that every presentation is different, even though you are the same person? Even if your words are exactly the same and you have the same intention, it’s still slightly different each time. Do you know why? Do you see them? I mean, like Avatar’s message, “I see you?” During my 14 hour…
Were you at the 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking? Whether you were there or not this article is written to help you understand what a coach sees that most do not. It’s designed to help you have a deeper understanding of what in a speech truly impacts the thought process in the listener’s mind.…
It was the summer of 2012. I was eager to meet with my mastermind group at BJ’s Restaurant in Las Vegas. Mike Rayburn, a mentor and part of the group, asked us a question, “What is your ridiculously crazy dream?” He wanted big and crazy. When it got to me, my turn to share, I…
Picture this, you are speaking at a big conference. You notice the agenda is way behind. There is no way they are going to start the program on time. You see the event planners scurrying around doing damage control. You are the next one up. What can you do? This is exactly where I found…
When you sit and listen to a well-known expert at a conference or chapter meeting, what do you think of them? Are you impressed by their skills or expertise? Do you really know their whole story? Do you secretly dream of having the life they have? Be careful! It is true that we can learn…
The best may to market yourself as a speaker, when you are not on stage, is with great content. How do you create lots of great content quickly. This video will let you see one of Darren LaCroix’s favorite methods for creating content. CLICK to Play video: [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=”” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeEvgKhRz1Y” type=”yt” w=”560″ h=”315″] Want…
Why do you promote so much? Whenever Darren LaCroix does a promotion, someone always questions his amount of promotion. Hear him read his email reply to them. If you want to be a professional speaker, watch this twice. You need to understand that this is a crucial part of the business and someone will not…
What makes your Improv to Improve DVD different? Darren LaCroix, World Champion of Public Speaking prides himself an creating experiences that create transformation. His programs, presentations and products are designed that way. What is his mindset? What is his secret? Watch this video and find out. CLICK to PLAY this video: Want to know more…