Apr 30, 2026
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!” How do you respond? Can you avoid this? In today’s episode, Mark and Darren answer these questions and more as they share recent...
Apr 23, 2026
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 revisit old presentations. They may hold new value today.
SNIPPETS:
• Maintain a story folder; an old story may have new significance
Apr 16, 2026
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 combined 60 years on the
platform.
SNIPPETS:
• The vast majority of your audience will never tell us how we impacted them
• You get only one...
Apr 9, 2026
Speakers must exude confidence to inform, inspire, and influence. However, EGO and SELF-DOUBT can have a significant impact on us and our audiences. Darren and Mark offer advice on how to effectively manage both and serve our audiences well.
SNIPPETS:
• Don’t undervalue your experiences
• “You...
Apr 2, 2026
Our messages must serve our audiences, and two words are most helpful in achieving that goal. Darren and Mark expound on the power and value of the words ‘YOU’ and ‘YOUR,’ as well as their unforgettable impact on our audiences.
SNIPPETS:
• ‘YOU’ and ‘YOUR’ are enormously powerful words
•...