If we pay attention, it is amazing the lessons we learn along the way and how we take the important lessons with us for a lifetime if we truly internalize them. Why don’t we always? Sometimes we have to learn things over and over again until we finally do get it. It’s crazy, I know,…
Dr. Bose; The Two MIT Students It was just another Direct Marketing Group, “Good News” team meeting at Bose. I did love that they put in a great deal of effort to make them fun and interesting, and it was a welcome relief from being on the phones all day. It also meant a special…
Ever have a lesson from a teacher that still serves you today? Back before I dreamed of being a comedian, I wanted to become an actor. I had always loved movies and TV and thought it would be the coolest job in the world. I took acting and auditioning classes in the early 1990s when…
CHAPTER 10: The Underdog Effect Back in my early comedy days, I was taking to heart what my mentors had told me. I did whatever they said, even when it was uncomfortable. When they said jump, I didn’t just say, “How high?” I also said, “How often?” I was open, eager, and, you might say,…
You’re about to present at a conference, and you’re waiting your turn. Your mind is racing with the personal challenges in your life. You try to focus on helping the audience, but it is hard to remain present and keep your mind from drifting back to personal challenges. What do you do? Have you ever…
How memorable can you be in a 3-minute presentation? If you want to stand out from the competition and connect more deeply when presenting, tap into the principles behind these Oscar Award Speeches’ moving moments. When you are in front of an audience, you have an opportunity to influence. Unfortunately, presenters in the business world…
Ep. 136 – What We Learned from Our First Live Event in Two Years Speaking at a hybrid event can be exciting, rewarding, and challenging. Imagine HOSTING one…especially after not having done so in three years! Mark and Darren share a few of the mistakes they made, and the lessons they learned hosting GAME CHANGERS…
They Called Him S.A. Who have you known to be the person who made everyone smile by just walking in the room? You know, the person in your life who has a contagious energy that makes the whole world brighter. Who has been that real life, Tigger? Yup, Tigger is one of my favorite cartoon…
CHAPTER: RIGHT NOW “The world is not only dark because bad people harm, the world is also dark because good people hide.” – Pastor Michael El-Takrori What will you do when the pressure is on? How will you cope with the anxiety and doubt? Thinking this through ahead of time and having a strategy can…
Ep. 28 The Stories & Lessons Behind Kevin Burke’s 4,000 Performances as the Caveman Same presentation again? How do you keep it fresh and make it UNFORGETTABLE? Ask Kevin Burke, who has performed as a Vegas Headliner, for a One-Man Broadway show over 4,000 times. Hear his inspiring journey and the lessons he learned along…