Unforgettable Presentations

Ep. 340 FIVE STORY ESSENTIALS – PART 1

Everyone enjoys a good story, and unforgettable stories contain certain essentials. In this episode, Mark and Darren expound upon three of their five story essentials, showing not only how they work, but why. This is PART 1 of 2. SNIPPETS: • STORY is a FORCE MULTIPLIER • Define the HERO/protagonist/main character • Help your audience to SEE the character • Give the audience a reason to identify with the character • Give one physical and one emotional characteristic • Consider giving a character name • Be very clear on the hero's DESIRE; declare what they want • Get to the depth of desire…WHY they have the desire • Listeners lean in to the WHY • Establish the CONFLICT, the challenge, the obstacle • Escalate the conflict, and escalate it even more • Show the INTERNAL and EXTERNAL conflict • Use inner dialogue, the voice inside a character's head Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

Ep. 339 YOUR UNFORGETTABLE MISSION WITH SUSIE SINGER CARTER

How are writing and producing films connected to delivering presentations and storytelling? Mark and Darren get answers from award-winning filmmaker/director/producer/actress Susie Singer Carter as she shares her perspective on telling powerful stories. Her insight provides tools for telling memorable stories that resonate with any audience. SNIPPETS: • Avoid being preachy • You can confront and entertain in a seamless manner • Balance your message without being too heavy • Resonate with as many people as possible • Let your audience shift their perspective and see themselves in your story • Find the memorable moments in your story • Don't be married to any part of your story; editing is key • Uncover organic humor • Give your audience permission to laugh • Your title should be like a book cover, and your content must support it • Tell your story from the heart • Leave a call to action that galvanizes LINKS TO HER FILMS: My Mom and the Girl No Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé http://nocountryforoldpeople.com' https://www.roar4ltc.org/ Susie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Susiesingercarter Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

Ep. 338 DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING!

Every once in a while, speakers encounter circumstances that they didn't see coming. How can you handle them and make the best use of them in the future? Today, Darren and Mark share their experiences and offer meaningful suggestions for handling situations that you don't see coming. SNIPPETS: • Situations occur that will keep you in check • You never know when your misfortune can serve others • Anticipate the unanticipated • Ask: What can go wrong • Cover all your bases • Leave a good buffer of time before you present • Arrive a day early • Contact event planner with challenges immediately • If you get a gut feeling, follow it • Have a back-pocket Plan B • Don't be afraid to over-communicate • Learn from experiences that you didn't see coming Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

Ep. 337 INSIDER SECRETS OF THE SPEAKING BUSINESS WITH FORD SAEKS

Emerging presenters and professional speakers want to know best practices and proven processes for running a successful speaking business. You would be hard-pressed to find a more reliable source than business growth innovator and Hall of Fame speaker, Ford Saeks, co-founder of the Million Dollar Speakers Group. In today's conversation with co-hosts Mark and Darren, he reveals five insider secrets that will help you build an unforgettable speaking business. SNIPPETS: • Be great on stage, on screen, and on demand • Hit your audience's key targets • Share data, information, knowledge, wisdom, and tactics • Have a clear value proposition • Identify the problem you solve that people will pay you to eliminate • Establish your revenue model • Create a menu of services • Display your menu clearly on your website • Don't tie your identity to a delivery method • Maintain an active digital footprint • Develop a coherent, lifestyle-friendly sales and marketing playbook • Use social media tools, a blog, podcasts, etc. • Apply the 'Create, Borrow, Buy' technique Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

Ep. 336 CREATING MAXIMUM IMPACT WITH FORD SAEKS

What does it take to create maximum impact while serving your audience? To find out, Mark and Darren chat with business growth innovator and Hall of Fame speaker, Ford Saeks. Ford clearly lays out principles, practices, and perspectives that presenters must embrace to create maximum impact and become unforgettable. SNIPPETS: • Your impact depends on your intent and your audience's reception • Always provide high value • Your keynote is judged by its description • Your description and bio should be benefit-driven and compelling • You must be coachable, open-minded, proactive, and accountable • When using AI, never lose the human loop • Use AI wisely and strategically • Don't get seduced by technology • Always offer ways for clients to learn more from you • Future-cast and be a guide • You're responsible TO clients, not FOR them • It's not what you know; it's what you do • EXECUTE Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com