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Unforgettable Presentations
Attention experienced corporate presenters, public speakers, professional speakers and pastors. Do you want to deliver a good, a great or an unforgettable presentation? Get insights from behind the scenes on some of the most unforgettable presentations ever delivered. √ What's the story be...
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Ep. 361 KEEPERS AND ACTION ITEMS?
There is no guarantee that audiences will remember every nugget and act after a presentation. This is especially true when leading workshops and multi...
Ep. 360 VIRTUALLY ENGAGING?
Virtual presentations are here to stay and as presenters we must keep our audiences interested and engaged, sometimes for multi-day programs.
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Ep. 359 WHAT'S A STORY DIG?
Stories well told can be inspiring, entertaining and enlightening. However, sometimes speakers inadvertently omit the most compelling elements of thei...
Ep. 358 STORYTELLING MISTAKES?
Everyone appreciates a story, and the difference between a good story and an unforgettable story comes down to a few mistakes that many speakers make....
Ep. 357 ARE YOU TAKING THEM ON A DETOUR?
Darren LaCroix says, "The most important part of a presentation is the thought process in the listener's mind." As presenters, we have to be aware of...
Ep. 356 HOW COACHING TRANSFORMS
Following up on last week's episode, Darren and Mark talk with Philip Riggs, A VIP client at their recent OWN THE STAGE 3-DAY presentation coaching wo...
Ep. 355 HOW COACHING MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Can coaching make a big difference, especially if you are fairly accomplished and experienced?
In this episode, Mark and Darren get an...
Ep. 354 Do You Have It?
Ep. 354 DO YOU HAVE IT?
People crave the 'it factor'…presence, confidence, charisma, and eloquence.
Today, Darren and Mark discuss ano...
Ep. 353 THREE ACTIONS MOST WONT TAKE TO BE UNFORGETTABLE
As presenters, we want to be our best on the platform. Many of us attend workshops and seminars, purchase and devour resources, and practice diligentl...
Ep. 352 UNFORGETTABLE COLLABORATION
"I'm a keynote speaker. I'm a solopreneur. I'm building MY brand. Won't collaboration dilute my brand?"
This is a valid concern, and in this ep...
Ep. 351 WHAT IS YOUR HEARTSET?
Much has been said about having the right mindset before a presentation. Today, Mark and Darren discuss the right HEARTSET, and they share both how an...
Ep. 350 WHAT'S A PACE ELEMENT?
It's important to keep your audience engaged, and the key to doing so lies in a simple but powerful concept.
Today Darren and Mark define and d...
Ep. 349 "I WAS GONNA SAY THAT!"
You're in the audience, listening the speaker before you, and you hear them make a point, tell an anecdote, or use language that makes you think, "I w...
Ep. 348 - GO BACK TO YOUR WELL?
It's not unusual for presenters to 'move on' from past presentations. Toastmasters is a good example. Today, Darren and Mark encourage you to 'go back...
Ep. 347 YOU DON'T KNOW?
Can you ever truly know the full impact of your presentations?
Today, Mark and Darren provide the answer by sharing anecdotes, experiences, and...
Ep. 346 - THE TWO BIGGEST PROBLEMS?
Speakers must exude confidence to inform, inspire, and influence. However, EGO and SELF-DOUBT can have a significant impact on us and our audiences. D...
Ep. 345 - YOU? YOUR?
Our messages must serve our audiences, and two words are most helpful in achieving that goal. Darren and Mark expound on the power and value of the wo...
Ep. 344 YOUR RELATIONSHIPS?
The concept of relationship selling is not uncommon, but today, Mark and Darren go beyond selling to explore the greater value of building relationshi...
Ep. 343 SUCCESS BACKWARDS?
There's a story behind every booking. Today Mark and Darren examine how our 'booking stories' can reveal what is necessary to get more bookings now.<...
Ep. 342 NERVOUS? INSECURE? PERFECT!
Feeling nervous before a presentation or feeling insecure when facing an intimidating audience can be positive. That may seem counterintuitive, but Ma...
Ep. 341 FIVE STORY ESSENTIALS – PART 2
Stories can transform presentations, and when certain essentials are met, a story can be unforgettable. Today's episode is the second of a two-part co...
Ep. 340 FIVE STORY ESSENTIALS – PART 1
Everyone enjoys a good story, and unforgettable stories contain certain essentials.
In this episode, Mark and Darren expound upon three of the...
Ep. 339 YOUR UNFORGETTABLE MISSION WITH SUSIE SINGER CARTER
How are writing and producing films connected to delivering presentations and storytelling? Mark and Darren get answers from award-winning filmmaker/d...
Ep. 338 DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING!
Every once in a while, speakers encounter circumstances that they didn't see coming. How can you handle them and make the best use of them in the futu...
Ep. 337 INSIDER SECRETS OF THE SPEAKING BUSINESS WITH FORD SAEKS
Emerging presenters and professional speakers want to know best practices and proven processes for running a successful speaking business. Yo...
Ep. 336 CREATING MAXIMUM IMPACT WITH FORD SAEKS
What does it take to create maximum impact while serving your audience?
To find out, Mark and Darren chat with business growth innovator and Ha...
Ep. 335 OWN THE STAGE
Anyone can give a presentation, but what does it take to truly OWN the stage?
Calling back to a recent OWN THE STAGE 3-day workshop, Darren and...
Ep. 334 TAKE INVENTORY?
To meet customer demand, organizations take inventory, then replenish and upgrade their offerings. As a presenter, it's wise to take inventory of your...
Ep. 333 THE FOUR CORNERS?
Audience members can have different experiences depending on where they sit in a meeting venue. Darren and Mark explain and give some sage advice on h...
Ep. 332 FIVE WAYS TO BECOME A CHARACTER VOCALLY
Last week Darren and Mark shared effective ways to embody characters physically. Today, they share the impact that we can have when we do the same wit...
Ep. 331 FIVE WAYS TO EMBODY A CHARACTER PHYSICALLY
Our stories are more vivid when we embody the characters, and today, Mark and Darren explore simple yet effective ways to embody characters physically...
Ep. 330 YOUR PERSONAL PAIN POINTS
It's always helpful to know your audience's pain points. However, your pain points can be an avenue to building a relationship with them.
Today...
Ep. 329 ARE THEY LISTENING
Once in a while, an audience is less emotive than most, leaving a speaker to wonder, "Are they listening?"
Mark and Darren discuss that questio...
Ep. 328 "I JUST NEED..."
"I just need…" is a phrase that eager speakers often use when asking for advice. Oftentimes it's followed by "a few tweaks," "a punch-up," "to add hum...
Ep. 327 ASK!
There is a popular adage that says, "If you don't ask, the answer is always 'No'."
In this episode, Mark and Darren talk about the benefits of...
Ep. 326 CUSTOMIZING YOUR PRESENTATION
One way to increase audience buy-in is to customize your presentation.
Today, Darren and Mark dive into the why and how of customization. Appl...
Ep. 325 THE POWER AND PURPOSE OF PAIN POINTS
To truly win your audience, you must identify and address their pain points.
In this episode, Mark and Darren discuss the importance of unders...
Ep. 324 ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?
The business of speaking can bring myriad complications and stressors.
But in the midst of all that, Darren and Mark offer a reminder to enjoy...
Ep. 323 IT'S NOT THE SPEECH YOU GIVE...
It's easy to present principles, practices, and procedures, but the value is diminished when the speaker lacks experience. Today, Mark and Darren talk...
Ep. 322 WHAT COMEDIANS KNOW THAT SPEAKERS DON’T WITH CHRIS MCGUIRE
Speakers often open a speech with a greeting, a story, a strong statement, or a question. However, comedians use a technique that many speakers haven'...