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    Stand-up to Public Speaking, and Now Back to Stand-up Again

    By Darren | August 4, 2008

    Ever nervous before you take the stage? I am. The only time I had no nerves, I bombed miserably. Some nerves are good means you care. We just need to manage them. What is the best way? Stage time.

    Well, this past weekend, my plans changed and I ended up not traveling and staying in Vegas. I was offered a spot at the LA Comedy Club on the Vegas Strip…it’s STAGE TIME! How can I tell presenters around the world to never turn it down if I do it myself. It was a no brainer.

    I must say though, stand-up is a very different “muscle” than presentations and keynote speeches. I was more nervous than I thought I would be. This crowd does not care that I won a trophy. It does not matter to them. I don’t have the credibility I have in the Toastmasters world when I take the stage in a comedy club. They just want to laugh. That’s it.

    The last time I took the stand-up comedy stage was over a year ago! (That was when Vinnie, my mentor, put me on the spot when I watched his show.)

    Want to see me nervous?

    Check out the video below…

    Stage time,

    Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking

    PS Hope you laugh at some of it!

    PPS How to Own The Stage introductory special has only 27 days left. (FYI The first run only has 3 left, I’ve reordered, but it will be a few weeks.

    Topics: Humor Skills, Public Speaking Business, Speaking On the Road |

    4 Responses to “Stand-up to Public Speaking, and Now Back to Stand-up Again”

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      July 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 am

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      July 6th, 2009 at 7:01 am

      [...] professional feedback 12. Search for speeches and scripts on youtube and then recreate them. 13. Do a stand up comedy gig (warning: not for the faint hearted) 14. Have a boys or girls night out and take the chance to [...]

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      January 22nd, 2010 at 11:45 pm

      [...] professional feedback 12. Search for speeches and scripts on youtube and then recreate them. 13. Do a stand up comedy gig (warning: not for the faint hearted) 14. Have a boys or girls night out and take the chance to [...]

    4. 15 More Ways To Take The Stage And Sharpen Your Public Speaking Skills « Po-mz.com Says:
      July 1st, 2010 at 3:54 am

      [...] professional feedback 12. Search for speeches and scripts on youtube and then recreate them. 13. Do a stand up comedy gig (warning: not for the faint hearted) 14. Have a boys or girls night out and take the chance to [...]

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