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Unforgettable Presentations

241 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratings

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 behind the presentation?
√ Where did the idea come from?
√ How did they prepare it?
√ How did they execute it?

Join World Champions of Public Speaking, Mark Brown & Darren LaCroix. They have been world-class speaking coaches for over a decade and have trained presenters in over 14 countries. You'll love their chemistry and wisdom.

What will you hear?
Some episodes will be rock-solid content, some episodes will be interviews with presenters who delivered an unforgettable presentation.

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Ep. 240 BIG STAGE, FIRST TIME WITH JODY LAVOIE

March 28, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 85.5 MB

Imagine, your largest audience so far has been fewer than ninety people, and you now get to tell your most emotional personal story on a BIG STAGE to more than 1,300 CEOs! What thoughts swirl through your head, and how will you pull it off?   Today Darren and Mark get answers from Management Consultant and Executive Coach Jody LaVoie. Mark and Darren helped to prepare Jody for her first time on the big stage…a global conference for CEOs. Jody’s lessons learned and wisdom gained will h...

Ep. 239 Game Changing Advice

March 21, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 37.9 MB

Have you ever received advice that changed the game in your business, career, or relationships? Today Darren and Mark discuss some of the nuggets of wisdom that they’ve received…and successfully applied…throughout their careers.   SNIPPETS: • Let no one out-prepare you   • Strive to be the client’s favorite   • Your money should make more money than you do   • A true champion overcomes all adversities   • Write a speech you can’t wait to deliver   • Humanize data...

Ep. 238 Your Stage Plan?

March 14, 2024 16:43 - 20 minutes - 39 MB

Don’t memorize, internalize! Do you have a stage plan? Had you considered using the stage with purpose? A stage plan can help you internalize your speech while giving your audience clarity.   It helped me and four CEOs that Mark and I coached over this past month. It was a game changer.   SNIPPETS: • Why are you moving?   • Are you clarifying or diluting your message?   • Do you move on your key lines? Don’t!   • Do you know stage left vs. stage right?   • Do y...

Ep. 237 The Unforgettable MC with Michael Davis?

March 07, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 52.9 MB

Sit down with Darren and Michael Davis as they cover what it really takes to make an event flow, the MC. Michael is not only a speaker and a TEDx Coach, he has been MCing Lady and the Champs and Game Changers for over a decade.  Unforgettable events have unforgettable MCs. World-class MCs have skillsets that many do not even think about. Whether you want to be an MC, speaking at a large event or running one, get a deeper understanding of the role they play. It is critical to the success of...

Ep. 236 Power Prospecting with Ford Saeks

February 29, 2024 13:00 - 34 minutes - 65.1 MB

Sit down with Darren and Ford as they talk prospecting. How to remain timely, topical and relevant. What does an ideal prospect look like for you? What are some of the tangible tactics that you can use to get in front of the audiences you can serve. To get booked you have to be found first!  SNIPPETS: • What are some to the mistakes speakers make?    • Are you bookable?   • What is your digital footprint?   • Fish where the fish are and have bait!   • Deliver and cr...

Ep. 235 Get Yes! To Your Request with Ed Tate!

February 22, 2024 13:00 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MB

Can you influence without authority? Yes! Do you know how to truly influence with integrity? You already do every day. Maybe you didn’t realize it. We do this naturally, but maybe you need to take a closer look at what you already do at home, at work and with your family. It is happening all around you. Take note and influence with purpose. Discover 7 Ways to Influence

Ep. 234 THE POWER OF COMMUNITY

February 15, 2024 21:01 - 28 minutes - 54.1 MB

In addition to being part of speaking communities, we, as presenters belong to professional, social, charitable, faith-based, and other communities. Today Mark and Darren discuss the power of community, examining the ways that communities make us grow…and change. They offer advice on collaborating with your community, growing your community, and even leaving your community. Using Stage Time University, Toastmasters International, and the National Speakers Association as examples, they show ...

Ep. 233 UNFORGETTABLE RESEARCH With Vince Antonucci and Chris McGuire

February 08, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MB

Thorough research is an invaluable part of preparing unforgettable presentations. There are myriad ways to access information, and so much information from which to glean. Where do I look? How much should I use? How can I verify? Darren and Mark discuss these questions with…and get answer from…researcher/author/speaker Vince Antonucci and comedy writer/TV producer Chris McGuire. Their perspective on effective research will help you to prepare your unforgettable presentation.   SNIPPET...

Ep. 232 VIRTUAL PRESENTATION ENGAGEMENT?

February 01, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes - 56.1 MB

Virtual presentations are now commonplace and it’s easy to assume, “I’ve done quite a few of these and I’m good!” Today Darren and Mark share reminders of how FLOW, FOCUS and PACE ELEMENTS can make a significant difference in your virtual presentation…especially since distractions can be continuous and abundant.   SNIPPETS: • Check your studio setup…especially what’s behind you   • Re-evaluate every aspect of your virtual presentation   • To maintain FLOW, it’s wise to have ...

Ep. 231 Congruent Characters?

January 25, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 57.9 MB

The story is arguably a presenter’s most potent tool. While it’s important to tell stories well, it is equally…if not significantly more important to transport your audience into the story. As Mark and Darren explain today, the key is to have CONGRUENT CHARACTERS, whose emotions are congruent with the emotion that they feel in the story. They share why many presenters fall short in this area and offer solid suggestions for using body language for greater emotional impact.   SNIPPETS: ...

Ep. 230 Your Holograms?

January 18, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 48.2 MB

Holograms? Hula hoops? What do they have to do with delivering an unforgettable presentation? Mark and Darren explain how and why holograms help you to vividly create scenes in the minds of your audiences. This simple but potent technique will allow you to transform your speech into an experience.   SNIPPETS: • Holograms appear in the audience’s mind whether you’re aware or not   • Holograms establish characters and scenes   • You can point to a hologram and the audience wil...

Ep. 229 Unforgettable Business Growth With Mark LeBlanc

January 11, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes - 95.7 MB

Avoiding mistakes and adopting the right practices are keys to successfully growing your business. Today Darren and Mark talk with business growth expert and Hall of Fame speaker Mark LeBlanc as he shares four decades worth of wisdom on finding your niche, developing your content, connecting with your audience, and much more.   SNIPPETS: • If you quit 1,000 times, start again 1,001 times   • You must earn the right to speak   • Avoid thinking that you’re better than you are ...

Ep. 228 Unforgettable Habits

January 04, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes - 66.5 MB

A new year often brings New Year resolutions. Today Mark and Darren offer four unforgettable habits to help you take your presentations…and your business…to a new level in 2024 and beyond.   SNIPPETS: • Take a TOP 5 Inventory • Disconnect to reconnect • Marketing has changed; find a way that works today • It is our job to reach out to clients and stay TOP of mind • Share fresh ideas • Reach out, and reach back • Get TOP Level professional feedback on your marketing and p...

Ep. 227 Unforgettable Wordsmithing

December 28, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 59.5 MB

As presenters, our words are our most important tools. Preparing an unforgettable presentation requires some wordsmithing. Darren joins Mark…our resident wordsmith…to discuss this critical aspect of the script editing process. They offer several wordsmithing techniques, explain how to use them, and reveal why they are extremely effective.     SNIPPETS: • Say it in a more VIVID and VIBRANT way   • Edit for impact by asking, “How can I say it better in fewer words?”   • Monosy...

Ep. 226 Match Their Energy?

December 21, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 50.5 MB

“I thought you would come out with more ENERGY!” Imagine hearing THAT from a meeting planner! (Ask Darren!) He and Mark talk about matching the audience’s energy as they share techniques for connecting quickly and delivering an unforgettable experience.   SNIPPETS: • Read the room and match the energy   • Always connect first   • Research the audience; learn what is top of mind for them   • Arrive hours or days early and have conversations in the corridor              ...

Ep. 225 Unforgettable Referrals With Arel Moodie

December 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Getting referrals after a presentation isn’t always easy, but a new tool called TALKADOT is a game changer. Mark and Darren talk with professional speaker and TALKADOT co-founder Arel Moodie about his own speaking journey and the power of TALKADOT to get referrals and grow your business. Arel also shares principles for building relationships with prospects and creating a win/win/win for you, your clients and your audience.   SNIPPETS:   • Leave an indelible mark on people’s souls ...

Ep. 224 Tackling A Tough Topic With Frank King

December 07, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 99.3 MB

Mental Health. Suicide. Comedy. Those topics don’t seem to flow seamlessly together…unless you’re talking with 10-time TEDx speaker and comedian Frank King. Darren and Mark have a heart-to-heart with Frank, as he reveals his techniques for addressing such a tough topic, including vulnerability and humor. He also shares sage advice for securing, preparing and presenting TEDx talks. This powerful conversation delivers emotional and inspirational information that will help you to deliver an un...

Ep. 223 Critical Corridor Conversations

November 30, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MB

Your presentation is over, you’ve delivered great content, and you’ve served your audience well. But is there a way to add value IMMEDIATELY? Darren and Mark discuss the concept of CORRIDOR CONVERSATIONS…how getting an audience to continue engaging and interacting with each other can provide added benefit.   SNIPPETS: • Ignite corridor conversations   • Use stories as conversation-starters   • Invite attendees to ask: What’s the problem, and what story has the solution?   ...

Ep. 222 Unforgettable Content With Dr. Jeff Magee

November 23, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 98.1 MB

“To be unforgettable, you must have calluses on your head and your hands.” So says Dr. Jeff Magee, one of the world’s foremost leadership and marketing strategists. In a brutally honest conversation with Mark and Darren, Dr. Magee opens his treasure trove of wisdom and passionately reinforces the value of solid content.   SNIPPETS: • People pay for your wisdom   • Make sure your content stands up   • What are your calluses on your head and your hands?   • Play the studen...

Ep. 221 How Love Works In The Business World With Joel Manby

November 16, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 88.5 MB

How do you communicate a message of LOVE in a highly competitive, fast-paced, results-driven corporate world? Mark and Darren get the answer to this question…and many others…from Joel Manby, former CEO of SeaWorld who was also featured on an episode of ‘Undercover Boss.’ He shares lessons learned about customizing presentations, revealing failures and sharing a message of love. Applying his practical but powerful techniques will help any speaker to deliver an unforgettable presentation. ...

Ep. 220 Connect Deeply with Your Next Audience

November 09, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MB

No two audiences are alike, so how can you ensure that you connect with every audience, especially when you deliver the same presentation frequently? Darren and Mark share personal experiences as they talk about ways to connect with every unique audience, keep your presentation fresh, and get glowing testimonials.   SNIPPETS: • Every audience is different   • We are 100% responsible for our connection with the audience   • Interview audience members in advance   • Identi...

Ep. 219 Did You Know?

November 02, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 48.6 MB

Did you know that there are world class techniques embedded in the structure of speeches and stories? Today Mark and Darren discuss several of these techniques, which, when applied, can make your next presentation unforgettable.   SNIPPETS: • Never devalue the power of a well-told story   • Assign names to your characters   • Provide at least one physical characteristic   • Give the audience a reason to emotionally connect with the main character   • Show characters’...

Ep. 218 When We Unintentionally Offend With Margaret Page

October 26, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 71.3 MB

After your presentation, an audience member tells you that you said something that offended them. What should you do? What should you say? In a candid, vulnerable conversation, Mark and Darren hear first-hand from speaker, business leader, entrepreneur and grandma Margaret Page as she shares her faux pas, and her journey to redemption. Margaret offers sage advice to help any presenter avoid offending their audience, and to recover if they do.   SNIPPETS: • If you offend, don’t make e...

Ep. 217 The CORE 4: Part 2

October 19, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MB

Unforgettable presentations have FOUR basic, core elements and today Darren and Mark drill down on CORE 3: HUMOR and CORE 4: DELIVERY. Learn how to use humor well and deliver with impact…to be unforgettable.   SNIPPETS:   • Humor is a key to engagement; they work together   • The problem is funny; the solution is serious   • Find the audience’s frustration                                             • Comedy cuts down; humor lifts up   • Use appropriate humor   ...

Ep. 216 The CORE 4: Part 1

October 12, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MB

Unforgettable presentations have basic, core elements that help to make them unforgettable. Today Darren and Mark discuss CORE 1: CONTENT & STRUCTURE as well as CORE 2: STORIES. Their principles will set you on the path to delivering your unforgettable presentation.   SNIPPETS:   • The CORE 4 lay the foundation of your presentation   • Use a strong structure on which to hang your presentation   • Strong structure makes your presentation digestible and unforgettable      ...

Ep. 215 When You Are A Little Off

October 05, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MB

There will likely be times when you must present, but you are not at your best. Perhaps you’re not feeling well, facing a personal challenge, or exhausted because of a lengthy flight delay. Mark and Darren prove that they know this all too well as they share their experience and advice about how to be unforgettable…even when you are ‘a little off.’   SNIPPETS: • Inform the event planner   • Remember that you’re there to serve the audience   • Acknowledge the ‘elephant in the...

Ep. 214 Five Minutes Before Liftoff!

September 28, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 44.1 MB

You will be on the platform in FIVE MINUTES. What goes through your head? How can you get ready to SHINE? Darren and Mark share how to maximize your last five minutes before stage time to be unforgettable.   SNIPPETS:   • Be prepared…and be PRESENT   • Ground yourself, and center yourself   • Apply any method that serves you best   • Prayer, meditation, silence, walking, vocal exercises, physical movement   • Speaking is a privilege…and a RESPONSIBILITY   • Prepa...

Ep. 213 Start Clowning Around With Don Colliver

September 21, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 88.9 MB

What can clown presence teach us about being unforgettable presenters? Darren and Mark find out from Don Colliver, comedian, improvisor, director, writer and clown. He shares his insights and experience on audience engagement and reveals how to make every presentation FUN…for you and your audience.   SNIPPETS: • Take IMPROV classes; improvised can be better than prepared   • Train yourself to lose your audience then get then back   • When you err, acknowledge your humanity a...

Ep. 212 Are You Ready For The Opportunity?

September 14, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 59.6 MB

A speaker at an event you’re attending can’t make it and someone asks YOU to step in on very short notice. Are you READY? Today Mark and Darren share insights on how and why to be ready for any presentation opportunity. They also disclose the benefits, to you and others, of being ready.  SNIPPETS: • Don’t GET ready; KEEP ready   • Identify the opportunity, jump on it, own it   • Have a ‘front pocket’ speech ready to go at all times   • Attend events with a servant’s heart ...

Ep. 211 Too Many Coaches?

September 07, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 53.9 MB

Does a speaker need more than one coach? Can a speaker have too many coaches? What if I know several equally qualified coaches; should I use them all? In this episode, Darren and Mark tackle this thorny issue and offer specific guidance on coach selection…to help you deliver your unforgettable presentation. SNIPPETS: • Pick ONE coach   • Choose a coach who understands your backstory   • Choose a coach who appreciates your style   • Be careful who you listen to   • Equall...

Ep. 210 Watching A True Pro In Action

August 31, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MB

What makes a pro SHINE? Today Mark and Darren identify three techniques that true pros use to be unforgettable.   SNIPPETS:   • Engage the audience instantly   • Stand out before you even say a word   • Be fully present   • The first second and a half is critical   • Note cards are not a liability     • Don’t be concerned about perfection   • Love the audience, love the moment   • Work the room in your style   • Do what you must to hit your points and...

Ep. 209 Why Name Your Characters?

August 24, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 24.7 MB

Stories can greatly enhance any presentation but they can be confusing if characters aren’t clearly identified. In today’s discussion, Darren and Mark explore the value of naming characters and they offer ideas for making your characters unforgettable.   SNIPPETS: • Name every character for clarity   • Allow the audience to see the characters   • Avoid giving two characters similar names (Jane, Jean, Joan)   • Give a physical and characteristic and a personal trait   •...

Ep. 208 Are You a 'Super Speaker?'

August 17, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 31.3 MB

Imagine hearing a presenter and thinking, “They remind me of Tony Robbins and Les Brown. The perfect Motivational Speaker!” Then you meet them in the hallway and they sound ‘normal’…as if they turned off their ‘speaker voice.’ In this episode, Mark and Darren discuss authenticity and pose the challenging question: Are YOU ‘Super Speaker?’   SNIPPETS: • Be yourself. Bring your personality to every presentation   • If your assignment warrants a dramatic voice, then use it.   ...

Ep. 207 Your Cutting Room Floor?

August 10, 2023 15:20 - 20 minutes - 39.4 MB

“But it’s some of my FAVORITE MATERIAL!”   We want to give our audiences ALL our wisdom and experiences. But that’s not always the best decision. Today Darren and Mark expound on three reasons why our favorite material must sometimes end up on ‘THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR.’   SNIPPETS: • Your stories, anecdotes and references must serve your ‘PREMISE PURPOSE’   • The WEIGHT of your story may be heavier than your message   • Your content shouldn’t overshadow your premise   ...

Ep. 206 – 9 Costly Corporate Presentation Mistakes

August 03, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 85.4 MB

Poor corporate presentations can cost you money. Today Mark and Darren will discuss NINE corporate presentation mistakes and offer tips on how to avoid them, helping you to become an unforgettable presenter.   SNIPPETS:   • Be clear on what you want your audience to Think, Feel & Do   • Clarity, Clarity, Clarity!   • Include a clear Call To Action (CTA)   • Be aware of what your audience is thinking   • Ping the audience, check in, engage   • What does your audien...

Ep. 205 – Going To Your Dark Place

July 27, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MB

Should we tell our most painful stories…the ones that take us to The Dark Place? Today Darren and Mark have a serious conversation about this touchy subject and offer solid advice about when to go to your Dark Place. SNIPPETS: • Your message is a MESS with AGE   • You must be able to laugh about your struggle before you can talk about it.   • Don’t abuse the privilege of the platform   • Your Dark Place story shouldn’t overtake your speech   • Go to your dark place when i...

Ep. 204 The Big Secret to Being Funny

July 20, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MB

“But I wasn’t born funny!” may be a common exclamation, so what’s the SECRET to being funny? For answers, Darren and Mark turn to television producer and comedy writer Chris McGuire has worked with celebrity talent like Justin Bieber, Martha Stewart, Arsenio Hall and Snoop Dog. Lessons from his experience behind the scenes and on the stage will help you to be unforgettable. SNIPPETS: • Confront your discomfort   • Pay attention to the news of the day   • Use your experience and y...

Ep. 203 Your Audience Helps You Write Your Speech?

July 13, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 47.8 MB

Believe it or not, your audience can be an ally who helps you to hone your content and make your presentation even better. Mark and Darren explain how being attentive to your audience can make you unforgettable. SNIPPETS: • Have a pre-event conversation with meeting planner and client   • Listen for client stories that you can use to customize your presentation   • Ask about the client’s challenges and concerns   • Listen between the lines (oohs and aahs); reactions reveal wh...

Ep. 202 How Do You Know if You are Unforgettable

July 06, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MB

You want to believe that your audience remembers you and your message, but how can you KNOW? Today Mark and Darren explain the value of KEEPERS and ACTION ITEMS, tools that will help you know that you are UNFORGETTABLE. SNIPPETS: • Set up the value of keepers and action items very early • Use cardstock sheets that are separate from a workbook • Use separate bright colors for each • Use editable pdfs for virtual attendees • Keepers are written confirmation of the transfer of value...

Ep. 201 Are You Up for a Challenge? With Alexandre Matte

June 29, 2023 17:29 - 48 minutes - 90.3 MB

Co-hosts Darren & Mark encourage their clients to stretch and challenge themselves. Today Mark discusses his greatest speaking challenge…a 12-minute speech in French…and he is joined by his French-speaking coach Alexandre Matte. As they discuss this unique journey you will learn how and why accepting a challenge and following through can help you to be unforgettable. SNIPPETS: • NOT accepting a challenge deprives your audience of learning opportunities • When faced with a challenge get...

Ep. 200 3 Ways Presenters Can Use AI

June 22, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 68.5 MB

AI is everywhere. How can presenters use AI as a tool, without diminishing their expertise? Today Darren and Mark offer THREE specific ways that presenters can use AI advantageously. SNIPPETS: • Think of AI as an intern • Speakers who don’t use AI could be replaced by AI • Use AI to create ‘sticky’ phrases • Use prompts to get the options you need • The more specific the prompts, the better the results • Meeting planners respond to catchy presentation titles • AI can help you...

Ep. 199 Receiving Tough Feedback

June 15, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MB

You’ve just delivered your presentation, then someone gives you feedback, and it feels tough…even harsh. Now what? Mark and Darren have been there, and today they talk about how to receive critical feedback and use it to your advantage. They also examine how we as presenters can GIVE constructive feedback to benefit our fellow communicators and offer advice on how to maximize the feedback we receive.   SNIPPETS:   • There is a time and place for tough feedback   • Be willing to i...

Ep. 198 Speaking vs. Training

June 08, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 63.3 MB

“I’ll just add a couple of stories, insert a few activities, and I’ll convert my keynote into a training. That should work, right?” It’s not that simple, and in this episode Darren and Mark find out why as they speak with fellow Certified Speaking Professional and trainer extraordinaire Ed Tate. Together they discuss the differences between speaking and training and offer specific techniques for being effective at both. SNIPPETS: • Keynote Speaking share a BIG IDEA   • Training teach...

Ep. 197 Are You A Lamplighter?

June 01, 2023 05:10 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MB

This question is based on the role of the lamplighter: a person employed to light and maintain gas streetlights. Today Mark and Darren explore ways that we, as presenters, can be lamplighters for our audiences.   • One of your jobs is to light the path of those who follow you   • Your experiences can illuminate their path and make their journey easier   • Your lamplight identifies the danger for those who come behind you   • Your lamplight shows the path that you have taken ...

Ep. 196 Unforgettable Preparation

May 25, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 33 MB

“So many presenters mistake memorization for preparation” says Darren, as he and Mark reveal some powerful principles for preparing and delivering unforgettable presentations. SNIPPETS: • Don’t memorize; internalize • Avoid rehearsing just to remember the words; rehearse to remember the idea • Use STAGEOLOGY to anchor your ideas to specific places on stage • Give your audience and idea, principle, technique, habit, tip or action item • Deliberately rehearse with loud noises in th...

Ep. 195 What's Your One Thing?

May 18, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 31.3 MB

As presenters we are often tempted to teach our audience everything we know. Mark and Darren drill down on the importance of, and methods for giving each audience one clear idea in every presentation. SNIPPETS: • Be completely clear on one specific idea • Don’t depend on implication; rely on declaration • Bring up your point; hold up your point • Give your audience and idea, principle, technique, habit, tip or action item • Use specific language like, “If you only absorb ONE IDEA...

Ep. 194 Are You a Selfish Presenter?

May 11, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 42.6 MB

The term ‘Selfish Presenter’ may seem harsh, but today Mark and Darren talk about one way we deny our audiences the full experience of our presentations. We give great value when we use the spaces between our words wisely. SNIPPETS: • Give your audience time to process your questions • Without reflection there is no connection • Place wisdom on the ‘Pause Pedestal’ and ‘put some air around it’ • Pause in HEARTBEATS, not SECONDS • Your audience needs space to absorb you points •...

Ep. 193 Think 3 Presentations Ahead

May 04, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 43.4 MB

It’s easy to focus on your next presentation based on the occasion, especially when you have customized it for a specific audience. Today Darren and Mark offer advice on thinking about the future value of your presentation. Speech contestants often prepare for a specific contest, then set the speech aside. Mark and Darren explore ways to extend your speech’s shelf life, modify the format, and reach broader audiences. SNIPPETS: • Think and act today for the future • Ask: “What other aud...

Ep. 192 Nine Ways to Prove Your Point - 4 20 23 9.31 AM

April 27, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 48.5 MB

No matter how pithy your point may be, you have to PROVE it to your audience. Today Darren and Mark offer nine ways to do so, while establishing a deeper connection to your audience. You need not use all nine at once, but when chosen selectively and used effectively, they will help to make your presentation unforgettable. SNIPPETS: • Personal stories help you to establish a relationship with your audience • Connect to your audience’s world • There are ways to keep your audience fully...

Ep. 191 Which Feedback Should You Use?

April 20, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 42.8 MB

You deliver your presentation, then well-meaning friends and would-be advisors offer their feedback. However, their recommendations vary widely. Which do you implement? Mark and Darren share their experience and offer specific guidelines and a process for deciding which feedback you should use. SNIPPETS: • Facilitate your audience feedback • Ask your audience members key questions • Discern which feedback fits for you • Individually inventory each piece of feedback • Remember you...