Whenever you and I present live or online, we never really know if we planted seeds in our audience’s mind. Do you ever wonder if you actually made a difference? Yes, they loved your presentation, but did anything change because of what you said and how you said it? We get the feedback sheets, and…
Ep. 65 Live Coaching With Denise Marek, Worry-Management Expert Take another peek behind the coaches’ curtain as Darren and Mark show Denise Marek, award-winning speaker and author, how minor adjustments can have a major impact. Listen as they explain how techniques like The Pause Pedestal, replacing statements with questions, the power of Reaction, and the…
Ep. 64 Lessons From The Master Mentor: David Brooks Imagine: Winning the World Championship of Public Speaking with a timeless message, pioneering unconventional attire & audience response, and mentoring several other finalists and champions, including co-hosts Darren and Mark. Meet David Brooks, hear his journey, glean from his experience, and learn how excellent writing can…
What is it you really want? How about in your career? What do you want more of? What do you want less of? Well, do you feel like you are on the path to getting it? Sometimes we forget that essential first step. Miss that one step, and you may never see those things in…
What do you do when you are invited to speak, and it’s not to educate, entertain, or inspire? You never know when your public speaking skills come in handy to serve your friends and family. That’s what happened to me when I received an unexpected invitation to deliver a wedding celebration speech for my sister.…
Ep. 63 WHY? Have you clarified your why lately? What drives you to get on stage…or online…and deliver a presentation? We all have our reasons, and they may vary greatly. Today Darren and Mark dive into the ‘NEW WHY’…the deeper motivation behind why we present. They explore how looking beyond technical expertise, eloquence, and the…
Ep. 61 Humor For The Un-Funny How do you put a smile of the faces of your audience, or make them laugh out loud…especially when you KNOW you aren’t funny? Mark and Darren understand all too well, having both been branded ‘un-funny’ since childhood. In this episode, they share some simple yet effective formulas for…
Ep. 58 How To Be Unforgettable Off Balance With Dan Thurmon With the global pandemic, it seems the whole world has been thrown off balance. How can you still be impactful? What if you’re a presenter and performer who relies on a large stage, unusual props, and extensive physical activity? How do you pivot to a virtual experience? In this lively…and sometimes…
Ep. 57 The Story Behind the 2020 World Champion Speaker, Mike Carr What does it take to ‘out-speak’ 35,000 global contestants to become the first VIRTUAL World Champion of Public Speaking? Mark and Darren chat with the 2020 WCPS Mike Carr about the ups and downs of his speaking journey, lessons learned along the way,…
Ep. 54 Create Your Legendary Stories with Michael Hauge Entertainment superstar Will Smith calls him ‘The Legend’. Michael Hauge is a story expert and Hollywood script consultant to the stars. Today he responds to Mark’s and Darren’s questions about stories and gives insight into the nuances of not only preparing, but also presenting legendary stories. Applying his…