By Patti Marler | Inspirational , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
I was on an all in. I was speaking and doing comedy anywhere and everywhere I could. If they would pay me, that was a huge bonus, but as my mentors Vinnie and Dave taught me, stage time, stage time, stage time. I was a member of four Toastmaster clubs, squeezing in every meeting possible. […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
This article is important for three reasons, first, because this perspective is rarely shared. Secondly, because I think it is crucial to understand if you care about your audience impact when speaking or presenting. Finally, it is simply the biggest mistake of my speaking career. By the end of this article, I’ll explain specifically what […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking , Public Speaking Business
Okay, I’m not going to lie to you. This could be the most important, influential article you ever read about storytelling. That may sound arrogant, but I’ve been studying this for decades and learned from some of the best in the world. Craig Valentine and Michael Hauge have probably been the most influential in teaching […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
Do you love inspiring people? When you hear people say, “Wow, thank you, that was inspiring!” Does it fill you up? For many, it does. For me, it does for sure. I love the self-development world. It’s filled with inspiring people, step-by-step processes and stories. It’s also filled with a lot of BS, but that […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking , Public Speaking Business
As you may know I’m a huge fan of the movie Rudy. It came out in 1993, and was the story I clung to as I pursued my ridiculous dream. If you are not familiar with the movie, is it based on a true story about the young boy who dreamed of playing college football […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking , Public Speaking Business , Video Lessons
Yes, the tattoos are fake, but this dare is real. (The pic was a character photo shoot for my acting resume.) Seriously, this dare could not only be career-changing while helping people, but literally improve your self-belief. Here’s the best part, this will only take you literally 2-5 minutes a day and you don’t have […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Funny Public Speaking , Inspirational , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
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 […]
Continue readingBy Darren LaCroix | Public Speaking Business , Video Lessons
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking , Public Speaking Business
Have you ever felt sick and tired of the way things are that you become mad as heck and you ain’t gonna take it anymore? It is usually a final straw incident that puts us there, but usually has been building up over time. We work hard at trying to change our situation, but it’s […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Public Speaking Business
Have you ever secretly had the thought, “I’d love to get paid to speak, but am I a fraud?” You wonder deep down if you are worthy. I have good news and bad news. First, the good news. You are not alone, many speakers do. Second, it never completely goes away. At least not for […]
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