By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking
“Where’s the kaboom? There’s supposed to be an earth shattering kaboom!” says Marvin the Martian. If you grew up with Looney Tunes, like me, you probably know the character and his famous quote. If not, “Google” it. Marvin was one of my favorite characters, partially because his voice is the only impression I can do […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking
What? Yes, exactly. Think about it. This is important in all aspects of life, and I just relearned it. Let me explain this by example. OK, if you are anything like me or know anyone like me, we get excited when a new piece of technology comes out. The emotion multiplies when that new piece […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking , Public Speaking Business , Sponge Articles
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. […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking
WOW! History was made this year at the World Championship of Public Speaking. For the first time since the contest began in 1938, three women took the top three spots. Nice! Ramona J. Smith is only the fifth woman to win, ever. Congrats to every person who competed! The biggest question is, did you grow […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking , Stage Time Articles
When putting a presentation together, too many people try to write the whole thing out as their first step. If your presentations are based on a slide presentation deck, you know the crutch of putting a new one together by taking a previous version of the slide deck and simply tweaking it. Guilty? I know […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking
If you are a professional speaker or wish to be, why are you not getting paid what you want as often as you want? This could be the most important article you’ll ever read. In the process of reevaluating the keynote speaking portion of my business, I’m taking inventory myself. By the way, if you […]
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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 […]
Continue readingBy Darren LaCroix | Master Public Speaking , Stage Time Articles
Let’s face it, the basics can be boring. Mastery is not only a choice, it requires discipline. I heard T. Harv Eker say that the most dangerous words adult learners can say to themselves are, “I know that.” If that’s your reaction — especially when you’re listening to a master teacher — mastery isn’t possible. When […]
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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
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 sad […]
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