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    Education

    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 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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    Copyright: © 2019 Stage Time University.com

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    Latest Episodes:
    Ep. 374 THE STORY BEHIND THE CHAMPION WITH DIRCEU DA SILVA Oct 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Every August, Toastmasters International crowns a new World Champion of Public Speaking. In today's episode, Mark and Darren have a heart-to-heart chat with 2026 WCPS Dirceu da Silva, as he unveils the story behind his Toastmasters journey, and the process behind his success.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Focus on becoming better immediately

    • Seek the patterns that make a good competition speech

    • Treat every club speech as a competition speech

    • Start preparing for the contest early

    • Never miss a chance to learn from a World Champion

    • Keep your vision clear and your commitment alive

    • Fellow contestants make us better

    • Think about yourself & your goals differently and daily

    • Prepare as if you are on the finals stage

    • Make sure your message is universal

    • Winning takes a lot of work

    • The title brings privilege and responsibility

    • You shouldn't judge the value of the feedback by the person who's giving it

    • The title isn't for the chosen few, but for the few who chose to take the steps

    Work with Mark and Darren:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 373 UNFORGETTABLE AUTHENTICITY WITH ALLISON SHAPIRA Oct 15, 2026
    Show notes

    How important are AUTHENTICITY and BELIEVABILITY for a professional communicator? Hall of Fame speaker, author, Harvard Adjunct Lecturer and former opera singer Allison Shapira tackles this question in a lively conversation with Darren and Mark. Drawing from her experience with diplomacy, politics and navigating difficult questions from hostile audiences, Allison offers sage advice on audience-focused, authentic service.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Acknowledge opposing viewpoints

    • Be believable

    • Practice Strategic Authenticity

    • Be real on stage

    • Be prepared and polished, but not perfect

    • Show respect to your audience

    • Fill your speech with something unique, valuable, and interesting

    • Provide the right material for the right audience

    • Be sensitive to your audience and pivot in the moment when necessary

    • Don't use your artistic gift gratuitously, but to enhance your presentation

    • Your opening should be exactly the opposite of what everyone expects

    • AI can get in the way of our authenticity

    • AI is causing a crisis of believability

    • Understand what makes you believable

    Work with Mark and Darren:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 372 WHY WE ROOT FOR THE UNDERDOG WITH ANGELO PIZZO Oct 08, 2026
    Show notes

    A common idiom says, "Everyone loves an underdog story." Today, Mark and Darren explore that concept with acclaimed American screenwriter and producer Angelo Pizzo, whose films include the iconic classics 'HOOSIERS' and 'RUDY.'

    They discuss the challenges and philosophy behind writing compelling underdog stories, as Angelo reveals techniques for fostering audience connection and creating emotional experiences.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Don't think about the odds

    • Have blind faith and a strong vision

    • Use your own voice

    • The essence of all drama is conflict. No conflict, no drama

    • Connect the audience with the desire to know what happens next.

    • Connect on an emotional level

    • Write from the inside out

    • Rooting for the underdog is actually rooting for yourself

    • Create unexpected, unique, inventive obstacles

    • Make them feel like they're hearing the obvious for the very first time

    • Be really faithful to the spirit of the truth

    • Tell stories that move others

    Work with Mark and Darren:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

    Youtube:

    https://youtu.be/kK2WAhV6EbA


    Ep. 371 BRING YOUR STORY TO LIFE WITH RICH HART Oct 01, 2026
    Show notes

    Technology has become an important tool for presenters, and few know more about this than Rich Hart, CEO and Founder of Global Media Studios in Atlanta, GA, USA. Mark and Darren speak with Rich about using video and technology to tell their stories, common storytelling mistakes, demo video quality, home studio setup, professional attire, and more.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Use video to tell your story

    • Have a written plan in place

    • You need quality video

    • Your low point can be relatable

    • Use a solid structure

    • Lighting, video, and sound quality resonate and reach the audience.

    • For virtual presentations, give yourself a good background

    • Good audio is critical

    • Don't go to work half-dressed

    • Attire sends a message

    • Be professional and comfortable

    • Dress being mindful of technology like body mics

    • Use different formats to tell your story

    Work with Rich Hart:

    https://www.GlobalMediaStudios.com

    Work with Mark and Darren:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 370 YOUR UNFORGETTABLE CAREER WITH BETTY GARRETT Sep 24, 2026
    Show notes

    What has become most important to meeting planners in the 2020s? What do speakers need to be successful? How can a speaker's bureau help?

    After 31 years as the founder and CEO of Garrett Speakers International (GSI), Executive Coach Betty Garrett joins Mark and Darren for a frank discussion about working with a bureau, what works in today's speaking business…and what doesn't. Applying her insights will put you on the path to being unforgettable.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Be trustworthy

    • Invest time in building a relationship with a bureau

    • Big egos are a red flag

    • Bureaus don't sell speakers; they sell solutions and reduced risk

    • Speakers need FIVE ELEMENTS to be perceived as a thought leader

    • Identify a bureau's strengths and weaknesses before working with them

    • 85% of planners look for THE FOUR R's

    • Speakers need measurement tools to prove impact & justify their existence

    • Have bureau-ready materials

    • Bureaus have clients you may not be able to reach

    • Do not go bureau-exclusive

    • Choose a bureau that shares your philosophy and values

    Work with Betty Garrett

    https://www.bettygarrett.com/

    Work with Mark and Darren:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 369 GREATNESS WITH DON YAEGER AND PATRICIA FRIPP Sep 17, 2026
    Show notes

    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


    Ep. 368 - 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking - THE CHAMPS CRITIQUE Sep 10, 2026
    Show notes

    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


    Ep. 367 UNFORGETTABLE WRITING WITH VINCE ANTONUCCI Sep 03, 2026
    Show notes

    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


    Ep. 366 STORIES THAT CHANGE LIVES WITH STEPHEN KENDRICK Aug 27, 2026
    Show notes

    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


    Ep. 365 YOUR BRAINSTORM BUDDY? Aug 20, 2026
    Show notes

    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


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