Ep. 160 – The Stories Behind Fripp’s Proven Process The Fripp Presentation Model is the perfect tool for preparing presentations that are well-structured, flow smoothly, and contain all the elements that transform a speech into an experience. Co-hosts Mark and Darren continue to use the model when they prepare new presentations…from keynotes to multiple-day…
Ep. 159 – The Biggest Mistakes with Patricia Fripp Nobody wants to make mistakes, but we all do…emerging speakers and experienced professionals alike. In this episode, Darren and Mark talk with their mentor, Hall Of Fame Speaker Patricia Fripp, and co-author of their new book DELIVER UNFORGETTABLE PRESENTATIONS. They discuss and expound on some common…
Ep. 158 – Speaking To Youth “Speak to TEENAGERS?” To some, that’s normal. To others, it’s SCARY. Today Mark draws from his 20+ years serving the youth market, as he and Darren discuss how to effectively connect with and serve that tricky age group of 11 – 18 years old. What they share will make…
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,…
Ep. 157 – What Do You Do With Your Story Folder? You may have more stories than you know, and for years, Darren and Mark have encouraged their students to ‘keep a story file.’ They have upgraded that concept and now encourage presenters to maintain a story FOLDER. In this episode they explain it, and…
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…
Ep. 155 – The Greatest Story Never Told Does your life hold an untold story? Perhaps one you tried before that didn’t work well, so you abandoned it? Maybe you thought it wasn’t powerful enough. Mark and Darren have a discussion on stories that remain inside us…stories that need to be heard. They share how…
Most moms and dads want what is best for their kids. They have great intentions and are committed to doing whatever they believe is in their best interest. Some parents push their kids to go to college, be a doctor or a lawyer. Some even push their kids to follow their career path or take…
Ep. 154 – Panelist Part II: Our Experience In this follow-up to last week’s episode about preparing to be a panelist, Darren and Mark share how some of the DOs and DON’Ts in Ep 153 have helped them. They served on separate panels in recent weeks, and in the aftermath of their recent panelist…
Ep. 153 – How To Be An Unforgettable Panelist Your expertise can earn you a seat on the platform as a panelist. Today Darren and Mark and Darren unpack the DOs and DON’Ts of serving as a panelist and examine some critical pre-event responsibilities which, when followed, will help you to be an unforgettable panelist.…