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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. 360 VIRTUALLY ENGAGING? Jul 16, 2026
    Show notes

    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 conducted virtual programs for several years and today they are joined by Stage Time University faculty member Mike Davis as they share proven techniques for keeping virtual audiences engaged.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Have a co-host or co-presenter

    • Be prepared for technical difficulties

    • Dress professionally on camera

    • Avoid eating/drinking on camera unless it is germane

    • Be aware that your audience faces multiple distractions

    • It is our responsibility as experts to provide relevant content.

    • Practice and record your presentation

    • Watch as an audience member

    • Address potential distractions in your background

    • Master PACE ELEMENTS

    • Own your platform

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 359 WHAT'S A STORY DIG? Jul 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Stories well told can be inspiring, entertaining and enlightening. However, sometimes speakers inadvertently omit the most compelling elements of their stories.

    Today Darren and Mark discuss the STORY DIG…a process for excavating the backstory, character motivation, and emotional depth that the speaker is too close to see themselves.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Get a qualified coach to ask the right questions

    • Dig deeper

    • There's a WHY behind every story

    • Uncover the emotional component behind the story

    • Find what goes beyond the hero's apparent primary goal

    • Look for relatable details that connect your audience to you

    • Find moments that help you to tell a better story

    • When we are too close to our story, we miss compelling moments

    • Uncover material that you may not use…yet

    • Unearth forgotten experiences

    • Find the gold inside you

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 358 STORYTELLING MISTAKES? Jul 02, 2026
    Show notes

    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, Mark and Darren discuss common storytelling mistakes, offer ways to avoid them, and share techniques for making your stories unforgettable.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Do a walkthrough with a proven process

    • Learn what constitutes a 'well-told story'

    • Avoid narration only

    • Include a solid setup to provide context

    • Identify 'COMPELLEMENTS' – compelling moments in each story

    • Don't forget emotional shifts

    • Clarify the hero's 'DE-WHY-RE'…their deeper WHY

    • Commit to digging deeper

    • Include dialogue infused with emotion

    • Decide when to use internal dialogue

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 356 HOW COACHING TRANSFORMS Jun 18, 2026
    Show notes

    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 shares the lessons and insights that empowered him to transform his speech almost overnight and earned him a standing ovation on Day 3. He also explains ways that he changed as a result of the coaching process.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Be determined to learn

    • Stretch yourself

    • Be open to learning from others, even if they are strangers

    • Make your content 'YOU-focused'

    • Look for every area of your speech that needs improvement

    • Prioritize two or three areas to work on

    • The work is hard, push through

    • There's a difference between knowing what to do and how to implement it

    • You can experience mind-blowing transformation in three days

    • Implement the feedback from qualified coaches

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 355 HOW COACHING MAKES A DIFFERENCE Jun 11, 2026
    Show notes

    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 participated in a recent OWN THE STAGE 3-DAY presentation coaching workshop. Bernadette, Glenn, Elaine, and Beth share their experiences, offer their perspective, and explain the benefits. They prove that qualified coaching can help any presenter to become unforgettable.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Evokes your humanity

    • Forces you to humble yourself

    • Uncovers humor

    • Provides AHAs

    • Makes speeches light-years better

    • Helps you learn to discern

    • Trains your ear

    • Builds confidence in your material

    • Provides a 360° experience

    • Evokes conversational style

    • Gets you unstuck

    • Provides a great roadmap

    • Helps you live impactful moments

    • Gets you past your mess

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 354 Do You Have It? Jun 04, 2026
    Show notes

    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 experience, they share the type of courage every speaker needs, to be unforgettable.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Have the courage to be coached

    • Be courageous enough to get coached in public, in the company of strangers

    • Be vulnerable

    • Invest in your growth

    • Be bold enough to think differently

    • Commit to the process

    • Don't be afraid to push back on feedback

    • Be flexible and adapt

    • Look for different ways to improve

    • Be willing to break it so you can fix it

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 353 THREE ACTIONS MOST WONT TAKE TO BE UNFORGETTABLE May 28, 2026
    Show notes

    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, something might be missing. Today, Mark and Darren discuss specific actions that some speaker's won't take, the reasons for avoiding those actions, and the benefits of taking those actions…all if which can help any presenter to be unforgettable.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Go beyond stage time

    • Record presentations

    • Watch and listen from the audience's perspective

    • Review old recordings, compare them with latest version, track your growth

    • Look for the 'WELL DONE' and the 'WORK ON'

    • Identify what resonated unexpectedly

    • Recordings help you become more audience-aware

    • Research and customize

    • Show your client that you're not delivering a 'back-pocket' speech

    • Apply a personal touch

    • Get qualified coaching

    • Solicit help in all aspects of the speaking business

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 352 UNFORGETTABLE COLLABORATION May 21, 2026
    Show notes

    "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 discuss the 'ups and downs' of collaboration. Sharing their experiences, they show the significant benefits of collaboration and offer advice on choosing the right collaborators for you.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Choose your collaborators carefully

    • Collaborate with partners with complementary skills and strengths

    • Combining strengths makes both collaborators stronger

    • Don't think selfishly

    • Think of the best way you can serve your audience

    • Find out what people need

    • Collaborate with the person best qualified to meet your clients' needs

    • Collaborate with people who go all-in

    • Consider who else you could serve whom you wouldn't serve well alone

    • Create a win-win-win

    • Seek compatible collaborations

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 351 WHAT IS YOUR HEARTSET? May 14, 2026
    Show notes

    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 heartset can help to make you unforgettable.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Heartset heavily focuses on audience outcomes

    • Be in the moment

    • Hiccups happen, don't get flustered

    • Your heartset impacts your brand

    • Go all in

    • Bring your entire being to every presentation

    • Heartset shows up before your presentation

    • Heartset asks, "What's best for the EVENT?"

    • Heartset wants the audience to have fun

    • Heartset overrides technical issues

    • Heartset shows when things go wrong

    Work with Mark and Darren:

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

    Check Out Stage Time University:

    https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com


    Ep. 350 WHAT'S A PACE ELEMENT? May 07, 2026
    Show notes

    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, sharing how they can help you to deliver an unforgettable presentation.

    SNIPPETS:

    • Engagement is important

    • Keeping your audience engaged during a virtual presentation is critical

    • Pace Elements engage the brain in different ways

    • Change Pace Elements every 2-3 minutes

    1. Talking Head (Back and forth with your co-presenter)

    2. Well-told stories (About you, your clients or case studies)

    3. Slide shares (Keynote slides, PowerPoint slides, screen shots)

    4. Short & meaningful video clips

    5. Audio clips (Recorded phone message, podcast clip, or sound effects)

    6. "Type in…" (Chat prompted by your question)

    7. "Raise your hand if…"

    8. Polls (Before hand or on the fly)

    9. Custom captivating visuals (Including branded infographics)

    10.Hot seats (VIPs or promote to panelist)

    11.Breakout rooms

    12.A shared experience (Done individually by simultaneous)

    13.Check in (Leave no attendee behind!)

    14.Ed-ergizer (Brief, but designed to get the blood pumping)

    15.Q & A done right!

    16.Whiteboard (Physical or virtual)

    17.Illustrations

    18.Phone share (Holding phone up to camera)

    19.Live screen share web search

    20. 'B' button (Blank out screen)

    21.Keepers (A powerful way to recap, get engagement & see what sticks)

    Which will you use?

    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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