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Unforgettable Presentations: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Darren LaCroix, Mark Brown
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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- 4 days ago52 min
Ep. 369 GREATNESS WITH DON YAEGER AND PATRICIA FRIPP
How does one achieve greatness in one career, then do the same in another? Today, Darren and Mark find out from best-selling author and Hall-Of-Fame speaker Don Yaeger, and his coach, Hall-Of-Fame speaker Patricia Fripp. They discuss Don's transition from professional writing to world-class public speaking and examine Patricia's role as his professional coach. SNIPPETS: • Greatness is an iterative process • Feedback is the breakfast of champions and champions eat breakfast • Anybody worth their salt hires a coach • Conduct pre-calls with prospective coaches to find the right coach for you • Don't expect to be a good speaker if you don't spend time focused on it • If you can't say anything worthwhile in 3 minutes, you don't deserve an hour • Watch game film with your coach • Watch your videos pretending that the speaker is someone else • Conduct post-speech calls with clients • Reverse your 'I/YOU' ratio • Be intentional in everything you do • Remain humble Work with Don Yaeger https://www.DonYaeger.com Work with Patricia Fripp https://www.Fripp.com Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com
- 1 weeks ago1h 44m
Ep. 368 - 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking - THE CHAMPS CRITIQUE
The 2026 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking was held in August, and this special episode was requested by many. Darren and Mark are joined by fellow World Champions David Brooks (1990), Ed Tate (2000), Lance Miler (2005), and Aaron Beverly (2019) as they offer their observations and share their thoughts on the 2026 Finals. SNIPPETS: • The WCPS should be the best speakers in their best setting. • The WCPS should be a showcase event and a marketing tool • Energy at contest time is critical • Get audience perspectives on what works and what doesn't • Avoid using local references • Don't stop when you make a mistake in rehearsal • Provide levity amidst heavy moments • The speaker who wins the audience wins the contest • Give the audience something different • Be demographically strategic • Measure pauses in heartbeats; a pause is a device • Silence is a message • Disturb the audience's predicted thinking patterns • Internalize your message to better handle on-stage mishaps Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com
- 2 weeks ago55 min
Ep. 367 UNFORGETTABLE WRITING WITH VINCE ANTONUCCI
It's been said that great speeches aren't written; they're re-written. Today Darren and Mark learn the ins and outs of great writing from author/speaker/minister Vince Antonucci. His techniques are simple and practical, and when applied well, they will help you to become UNFORGETTABLE. SNIPPETS: • Be clear; clarity counts • Simplicity and clarity are genius • Avoid speaking in abstractions • Never assume that your audience knows anything • Avoid the curse of knowledge • Be concrete instead of abstract • Write the way you speak • GHOST writing is really COLLABORATIVE writing • The first chapter, sentence, and line are most important • Edit at the word level • Simplify, simplify, simplify • Rehearse out loud • Apply the 10 Phases of Speech Writing
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Ep. 366 STORIES THAT CHANGE LIVES WITH STEPHEN KENDRICK
How do we find stories that change lives? In this episode, Mark & Darren get answers from award-winning filmmaker Stephen Kendrick of the Kendrick Brothers. They dive into story techniques and the mindset behind powerful storytelling. Stephen's tips will help you to become UNFORGETTABLE. SNIPPETS: • Use realistic context • Lead with a teaser, create a hook, and keep them curious • Help them understand, agree, commit and become ambassadors/advocates • Edit wisely, sometimes rearranging scenes • Shepherd the audience's emotions • Land with truth that matters • Don't impress, IMPACT • Love your audience and serve their needs • Your experience carries weight, tell your story • Don't impress, IMPACT • Distill your message and make sure they get the gold • Use rhythm and pauses • Be humble, but confident Stephen Kendrick's upcoming theatrical release: October 16, 2026 https://flywheelignitionofthesoulmovie.com/ Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com
- Aug 20, 202620 min
Ep. 365 YOUR BRAINSTORM BUDDY?
Peer collaboration may be just what you need to get breakthroughs and insights. Reflecting on a recent CREATE YOUR UNFORGETTABLE KEYNOTE 3-Day workshop, Darren & Mark discuss the benefits of both having and being a brainstorm buddy. They also expound on the value of having brainstorm buddies from unexpected sources. SNIPPETS: • Gives a different perspective • Has a heart to help • Opens our thinking • Have a Zoom coffee • Draw from the expertise of others • Look outside your industry • Consider neighbors, teens, and others in your social circle • Tap into a brain unlike yours • They help you to be more creative in less time • They can help you test new material • AI helps, but cannot replace human interaction Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com
- Aug 13, 202650 min
Ep. 364 SPEAKING TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES – ASIF ALI, DEWAN TO PRINCE OF ARCOT
Most presenters serve a niche audience, but how should they navigate serving diverse audiences? Today Mark and Darren talk with Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali, Dewan to the Prince of Arcot, from the Royal Family in Chennai, India. Asif shares the techniques and mindset that he applies to address a broad range of audience demographics…from kids to diplomats to United Nations audiences. His expertise and experience will help any presenter to be unforgettable. SNIPPETS: • Read widely • Be willing to share your knowledge • Be eager to learn from young and more mature alike • Help young people to turn information into knowledge • Help different generations to have confidence in each other • Understand how generations change over time • Enjoy speaking and the audience will enjoy it too • Get energy from every audience regardless of age, and give it back to them • Become like every audience • Choose appropriate language for specific audience demographic and situation • Be minimal with the media • Be flexible Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com
- Aug 6, 202651 min
Ep. 363 CONNECT QUICKLY WITH HIGH-STAKES AUDIENCES
Darren often says: "We must connect before we can educate, inspire or persuade." Today, Darren and Mark talk with veteran late-night comedy writer and Human Humor Detector Chris McGuire about the importance of connecting quickly. Chris lays out a proven strategy that will help any presenter to connect early and effectively…especially when speaking to high-stakes audiences. SNIPPETS: • You must connect early • Audiences immediately want to know what's in it for them • Become a pain point detective • Show that you see them and you get them • Use the language of the room • Open a case file • Verify you research • Use 'bits' and 'run a comedic play' to do the heavy lifting • Use location humor • Use custom humor • Without connection, content is irrelevant
- Jul 30, 202644 min
Ep. 362 BE UNFORGETTABLE ON LINKEDIN WITH RICHARD BLISS
"LinkedIn is always changing! How do we stay current?" This question is on the minds of many, and today Mark and Darren get answers from LinkedIn Top Voice Richard Bliss. As they discuss critical changes to the platform, Richard shares the simple but necessary adjustments that will help us maximize our reach on LinkedIn. SNIPPETS: • LinkedIn is BUSINESS MEDIA, not a social media platform • We must change our mindset about the platform • It tracks and analyzes our behaviors • It will warn users and suspend them if necessary • Beware LinkedIn jail • Be purposeful and show your value in your profile • Your ABOUT section should not be a resume/CV • You are on stage on LinkedIn • Don't just be a cheerleader with 'likes' and 'congrats' • Ditch multiple hashtags; they fragment your message • Use 100-150 words to accompany videos, which should be 30 seconds or less • Saving posts is a value indicator • LinkedIn is your digital identity, it provides legitimacy Attend Richard and Darren's Workshop August 7-8, 2026 https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/workshops/linkedin-deep-dive-for-professional-speakers/ DISCOUNT CODE : POD25 Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com
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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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