Unforgettable Presentations

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 An

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 int

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 dis

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

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 Detecto

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.

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-day programs. Darr

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.  Mark and Darren have condu

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 their stories. Today D

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. In this episode,

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 workshop. Philip share

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 answers from four clients who par

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 another 'it'…courage. From their e

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 diligently. However, somethin

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 episode, Darren and Mark dis

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 and why the right hear

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 discuss PACE ELEMENTS, shar

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 was gonna say that!"

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 to the well' and re

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 insight gained from their