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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. 321 SOUL ON FIRE MOVIE WITH JOHN O’LEARY
Imagine a life-threatening tragedy, a miraculous fight for recovery, later speaking to more than 2,700 global audiences, and then the international re...
Ep. 319 “EXCUSE MY SLIDE, BUT…”
Perhaps you’ve heard a speaker say something like, “Excuse my slide!” Today Darren and Mark talk frankly about why speakers make excuses for poor slid...
Ep. 318 LAST STORY STANDING WINNER MICHELLE HUTCHINGS-MEDINA
What does it take to win the National Speakers Association’s LAST STORY STANDING competition?
Today, Mark and Darren get answers from...
Ep. 317 AI AND YOUR SPEECH WRITING?
The use of AI has become prevalent, but how much should you use AI to develop and present your speech?
Today, Mark and Darren are joi...
Ep. 316 “BUT I SPEAK FROM THE HEART…”
Darren freely admits that early in his career, he resisted writing out his presentations because he always spoke from the heart. In this brief episode...
Ep. 315 IS IT TOO LATE TO BE GREAT?
When is it too late to start a speaking career? Today Mark and Darren discuss this question with Julia Nicholson and Maria Garaitonandia, both mature...
Ep. 314 IS YOUR TRAINING UNFORGETTABLE?
“Can’t I just add a couple of exercises to my keynote and create a killer training program?” Over the past two decades, Darren and Mark have heard tha...
Ep. 313 DO YOU ATTRIBUTE
Well-chosen quotations, song lyrics, poetry and statistics can enhance any presentation. However, it’s important to attribute the sources and let our...
Ep. 312 YOU ARE THE AVERAGE OF…WITH JULIA NICHOLSON
Jim Rohn is often quoted as saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Today Mark and Darren speak with Julia Nich...
Ep. 311 MORE RHETORICAL DEVICES
In this second and final conversation about RHETORICAL DEVICES, Mark and Darren once again review Mark’s winning Toastmasters speech, identifying ways...
Ep. 310 DO YOU USE RHETORICAL DEVICES?
RHETORICAL DEVICES are language tools that help presenters to be more compelling and memorable…and there are more than forty such devices.
Ep. 309 7 STEPS TO UNFORGETTABLE - PART 6
You’ve worked hard on your presentation and it’s time to rehearse for readiness. In this episode in the series on their book DELIVER UNFORGETTABBLE PR...
Ep. 308 7 STEPS TO UNFORGETTABLE - PART 5
Impactful presentations are memorable, and today Darren and Mark share techniques for adding this final touch to your presentation before taking it to...
Ep. 307 7 STEPS TO UNFORGETTABLE - PART 4
A weak presentation closing can dilute your message and at worst, nullify your impact. In Part 4 of this series, Mark and Darren explore both principl...
Ep. 306 7 STEPS TO UNFORGETTABLE - PART 3
“Open STRONG!” This is Darren’s advice in Part 3 of this series as he and Mark explain the ‘WHY’ and the ‘HOW’ behind an unforgettable presentation’s...
Ep. 305 7 STEPS TO UNFORGETTABLE - PART 2
In Part 2 of this series, Darren and Mark discuss the importance…and the benefits…of having a world-class presentation structure. This episode covers...
Ep. 304 7 STEPS TO UNFORGETTABLE - PART 1
An unforgettable presentation requires an unforgettable process. Today Mark and Darren begin breaking down their 7-Step speech process, laid out in th...
Ep. 303 TOP 10 MISTAKES - PART 2
In Part 2 of their conversation about the Top Ten Mistakes, Darren and Mark talk with Stage Time University faculty member Mike Davis about mistakes #...
Ep. 302 TOP 10 MISTAKES - PART 1
Over the years Darren and Mark have made…and seen…several mistakes. Today they’re joined by Stage Time University faculty member Mike Davis as they di...
Ep. 301 PREPPING FOR THE ROAD
At some point in your speaking career, you will have to travel…sometimes overseas…and it’s important to be prepared. Proper preparation includes getti...
Ep. 300 YOUR VIDEO INTRO?
Perhaps you’ve seen a poor introduction, or a well-written one poorly delivered. In this episode, Mark and Darren give insight into the power of a vid...
Ep. 299 ACCELERATE YOUR BOOKINGS WITH LINKEDIN – RICHARD BLISS
LinkedIn has become the business ‘go-to’ platform, but many users haven’t been using it properly. Today, Mark and Darren talk with LinkedIn expert Ric...
Ep. 298 THE 11TH HOUR
Webster’s Dictionary defines The 11th Hour as “the latest possible time before it’s too late.” Today Darren and Mark give examples of 11th hour speaki...
Ep. 297 WHAT LANDED?
When reviewing their speech recordings, speakers often look for what DIDN’T go well. Today, Mark and Darren invite you to focus on the positive, and t...
Ep. 296 THE POWER OF THE RE-WRITE
Have you considered re-writing one of your previous stories? In today’s episode, Darren and Mark encourage you to examine your previous prese...
Ep. 295 “NARRA-LOG?”
How do you find a balance between narration and dialog? NARRA-LOG! Like one of Mark and Darren’s clients, you may think, “That sounds like a NARROW LO...
Ep. 294 “BETTER” MINDSET
Darren and Mark encourage their clients to review their scripts and ask, “How can I say this better with fewer words?” Today they discuss how having a...
Ep. 293 NEED A BREAKTHROUGH?
At some point, you may feel stuck in your business, doing the same thing over and over, without any measurable progress. Today Mark and Darren have an...
Ep. 292 WHAT KEEPS YOU FROM GETTING BOOKED WITH JENNIFER LIER
We all want to get booked but we often lack the skills and knowledge to land the gig…on the best terms. Speaker bureau executive Jennifer Lier sits do...
Ep. 291 GET FOUND GET SEEN GET BUSINESS WITH FORD SAEKS
To get more business, your prospects need to know you exist. Today, Mark and Darren talk with Hall-Of-Fame speaker and million-dollar business growth...
Ep. 290 YOUR UNFORGETTABLE IMAGE WITH JERRY METELLUS
Your headshot is a critical component in your marketing material. So how do you look your best, and BE your best on camera? Darren and Mark get answer...
Ep. 289 BE UNFORGETTABLE IN THE MEDIA WITH PILAR ORTIZ
A media interview is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your expertise and serve a broader audience. How can you get the opportunity, and what should...
Ep. 288 YOUR VOICE WITH MILLIAN QUINTEROS
Your voice is your instrument, so how do you keep it in top shape? Today, Darren and Mark sit down with Millian Quinteros, a voiceover artist, audio p...
Ep. 287 ARE YOU TOO CLOSE?
Mark says, “One man’s mundane is another man’s magnificent.” We sometimes fail to see the magnificence in our stories because we’re too close to them....
Ep. 286 PREPARATION MOTIVATION!
What can be the motivation to go ‘all in’ as you prepare to deliver your next presentation? Mark and Darren look at the motivation for preparation and...
Ep. 285 YOUR BACK POCKET SPEECH?
What is a ‘back pocket speech?’ When do you need it? How do you use it? All good questions! Darren and Mark provide answers…and ideas for making your...
Ep. 284 WOULD YOU SAY THAT?
Sometimes speeches sound…well…speechy! Darren and Mark challenge you to examine your content and offer advice for ensuring that your authenticity shin...
Ep. 283 CAN YOU SMELL THAT?
Our senses can play a significant part in giving our audience an unforgettable experience. Today, Mark and Darren talk about the power of the sense of...
Ep. 282 COMMUNICATE UNFORGETTABLY WITH LEE COATE
Delivering presentations every week is challenging…no doubt about it. Delivering to the same audience every week magnifies that challenge. How can you...
Ep. 281 CONNECT THROUGH THEIR CHALLENGES?
Your audience wants to know that you ‘get’ them. Today Mark and Darren examine ways to connect with your audience, identify their challenges, and help...