Darren LaCroix
In 2001, Darren LaCroix, The World Champion of Public Speaking,
outspoke 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to win that title. Since
that victory, Darren has traveled the world demystifying the process of
creating a powerful speech.Co-author of the latest multi-media step-by-step Public Speaking Course Get Applause Now!
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Articles by this Author
It's Not Pointless...It's Plentiful
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 03/1/2010
- Public Speaking
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Have you ever had a funny little "thing" happen,
and your first thought was, "That could be a good little story!"
So, you add it to your story file... and then you never end up doing anything
with it!
The Biggest Problem with Emerging Speakers
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 02/1/2010
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
What do you think is the biggest problem with emerging speakers?The Life Lesson for Your Presentation
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 01/22/2010
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Ever have someone tell you, "You've got broccoli in your
teeth!" ? Or pointed to the toilet paper stuck to your shoe?
Embarrassing, but aren't you glad they told you?
We can be so thankful when someone saves us from further embarrassment. As presenters, why do we take presentation feedback so personally, especially when people are really trying to help?
Competition: Clint Eastwood Said It Best
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 01/15/2010
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
What are you competitive at? What are you really trying to do? Is your focus on "the winning" or on being your personal best?3 Mistakes Speakers Make Trying to be Funny
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 01/9/2010
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Wish you were funnier? Do you ever re-listen to those learning programs you have on your shelf? As a constant student, I'm always learning from people who are experts in their fields. I just reviewed a tele-seminar I did with Judy Carter awhile back, and I was re-inspired by her story of how she persisted at the beginning of her stand-up career.Christmas Comedy at the Post Office?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 01/4/2010
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Don't you just feel the tension while waiting on line at the post office this time of year?The other day I was standing in line at the post office and I heard a customer ask, "Will this get there by Christmas?" The man behind the counter answered, "By THIS Christmas?"
With those three words I smiled and realized that, unknowingly, he "got it."
There is so much to this story -- so many lessons in it.
What you DO & THINK 5 minutes before a presentation will make it or break it.
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 12/15/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Most speakers will spend hours and hours preparing their
presentation and rarely take the time to prepare their mindset just before they
step in front of an audience. This is true whether it is a formal presentation,
a one-on-one sales call, or even an interview.
Are You Cheating Your Audience?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 12/2/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Are you cheating your audience?Here's the situation... You're asked to give several sessions during a conference. You have different topics, but like most professional speakers, you you use some of the same stories when you speak about those different topics. Your first presentation is a special "pre-conference workshop," so only about half of conference attendees will be there.
What do you do?
You Give It, But Do You Take It?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 11/16/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
This amazed me...
Do you focus on him? Or her?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 11/10/2009
- Public Speaking
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Have you ever been on stage and looked out in
the audience to see a woman in the second row grinning from ear-to-ear, wrapped
in attention?Then you look over to the left and three rows behind her, you see a man with his arms crossed, wearing a face of stone. It gets worse! You look over a few minutes later, and you see him rolling his eyes during your powerful points!
Who do you spend your time focusing on?
It Just Ain't Enough; Visualize This!
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 10/30/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
What is it that you want? Do you want to be an in-demand professional
speaker? Maybe you just want to have more peace in your life?There's one common mistake that people make when visualizing over and over...
If You Don't_____, Why Should You Ever____?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 10/22/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Have you ever had to give a presentation in front of a really small audience? What thoughts went through your head? Were you disappointed? Did you give the performance like there was 1,000 people there?The Two T's to Impact!
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 09/24/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Are you ever surprised by the
reaction of your audience? Do you ever "experiment?" It can be incredibly
valuable.
Public Speaking Dunkin' Donuts Style
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 07/22/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Ever seen something that's just brilliant?As you may know, I'm a huge fan of Dunkin' Donuts. If you were sitting next to me in my convertible, you would have felt the warm Vegas sun, smelled the fresh-brewed coffee, and heard me laugh out load as we pulled through and saw the sign that said, "See you tomorrow." Brilliant!
No, It's Your Speech!
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 07/16/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
When you see an amazing speaker, do you take the time and effort to ask them for advice?
Make Your Message Memorable! Darren as a Prop?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 06/27/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
When you give a presentation, what do people remember three days later?
Casually Connect? A Real Life Presentation Lesson from Abu Dhabi
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 06/15/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Have you ever had a lot go wrong on the way to a presentation? And, then that leads to even more things going wrong? How did you handle it? Did it fluster you? Could people in the audience "sense" something was wrong based on your delivery?Here's something to consider... What if the problem is the best thing that could have happened?
"Don't Go... It's Too Dangerous!"
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 04/19/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
When I told people I was going to speak in Saudi Arabia with fellow World Champion Ed Tate, I got mixed reactions. Many people asked, "What!? Are you crazy? It's not safe!" Others just flat-out said, "Don't go... it's too dangerous!"Your Content is Second Only to . . .
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 04/9/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
If you were on a coaching phone call with me
last week with Champions' EDGE member, Chris
Elliott, you would've heard him present a challenge to me...Public Speakers - Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, and Wayne Dyer
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 03/31/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
All three of these speakers are so different...get the World Champion Public Speaker views...How do you create a powerful speech ending?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 03/1/2009
- Public Speaking
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Presentation Answers with Darren LaCroix: How do you create a
powerful speech ending? World Champion Speaker, Darren LaCroix, gets
asked all of the time from e-mails around the world. Listen to Darren's
answers and learn!
I have an accent, how do I get my speech across in a limited time?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 02/25/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Presentation Answers with Darren LaCroix: I have an accent, how
do I get my speech across in a limited time? Accents are a positive
when giving a speech, not a negative, unless you don't know how to
handle it. Is your speech clear? Do they understand you? Ask Darren
LaCroix, Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking!
How do you memorize a speech?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 02/18/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Presentation Answers with Darren LaCroix: How do you memorize a
speech? Speech memorization is a very common challenge! You are not
alone! Ask Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren
LaCroix has to say....
Two Life Lessons from a Keynote Client
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 02/7/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
What he said just struck me. I just returned from
giving a keynote speech to Manning Building Supply in Florida. I'm still
thinking of what Kirby Manning -- the founder of the company -- said to me.
It's a great life lesson, and an excellent business lesson for all of
us...Six Keys to Connecting at a Keynote Speech
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 01/29/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
Six Keys to Connecting at a Keynote Speech:Start by Immersing Yourself in the Experience!
What Does a 'Master Presenter' Do Differently?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 01/21/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
7 Essential Habits of Master Presenters |
by Darren LaCroix |
A Powerful Presentation Lesson I Learned from Dr. Wayne Dyer
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 01/15/2009
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
As a presenter, have you ever walked into a packed room with lots of energy and couldn't wait
for your chance to take the stage? It's exciting! On the flip side,
have you ever walked into a room with only 25% of the seats filled and
no energy? How did you feel? Did it affect your presentation? It used
to hurt mine terribly.
Just Like Hip Hop Abs, Musicians, and Me?
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 01/10/2009
- Public Speaking
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Question: Is someone a master because of hours, or do they spend the hours because they're a master?
Darren LaCroix says a personal "Thank you"
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 12/23/2008
- Public Speaking
- Unrated
No sales pitch, no new offer, just a sincere "Thank you"2 minute video message from Darren...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- By Darren LaCroix
- Published 12/18/2008
- Public Speaking
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A Presentation Coach's Observations at a National Conference...unbelievable
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