By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
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 […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking , Public Speaking Business , Stage Time Articles
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, […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking , Public Speaking Business , Stage Time Articles
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 […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
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 […]
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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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