Ep. 361 KEEPERS AND ACTION ITEMS?
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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. Darren and Mark expound on two tools that make this easier: KEEPERS and ACTION ITEMS. They explain how these tools help program attendees retain content and follow up on their own action plans more consistently. SNIPPETS: • KEEPERS are ‘ahas’, ACTION ITEMS are to-dos • Keepers can come from the presenter(s) and other attendees • Invite attendees to share their Keepers and Action Items • Common...
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Ep. 360 VIRTUALLY ENGAGING?
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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...
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Ep. 359 WHAT’S A STORY DIG?
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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...
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Ep. 358 STORYTELLING MISTAKES?
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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 •...
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Ep. 356 HOW COACHING TRANSFORMS
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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...
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Ep. 355 HOW COACHING MAKES A DIFFERENCE
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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...
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Ep. 354 Do You Have It?
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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...
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Ep. 353 THREE ACTIONS MOST WONT TAKE TO BE UNFORGETTABLE
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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...
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Ep. 352 UNFORGETTABLE COLLABORATION
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“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...
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Ep. 351 WHAT IS YOUR HEARTSET?
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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?” •...
info_outlineTo meet customer demand, organizations take inventory, then replenish and upgrade their offerings. As a presenter, it’s wise to take inventory of your speech…and everything that surrounds it.
Today, Mark and Darren focus on your Speech Skills Inventory and offer suggestions for upgrading your speech over the next 12 months
SNIPPETS:
• Upgrade your speech
• Decide how you want to improve each facet of your speech in 12 months
• Your speech title is your unique identifier
• Craft an unforgettable Foundational Phrase
• Tell better stories, and tell stories better
• Transform case studies into case stories
• Improve laugh lines
• Rewrite your introduction
• Consider a video introduction
• Work on your open and close
• Use Toastmasters as a practice ground
• Let audiences give you their perspective
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