In 1992 Darren LaCroix took the stage in a Boston comedy club and bombed miserably.  It was horrible. The headliner that night told him to "keep his day job."  Friends told him his dreams were “crazy” & “stupid.”
He didn't listen. He may have been “born without a funny bone in his body,” but he possessed the desire to learn and the willingness to fail. All essentials to achieving his dream. The self-proclaimed “student of comedy” is living proof that anything can be learned.
Less than nine years later in 2001, Darren LaCroix out-spoke 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to become the World Champion of Public Speaking. He did it with a very funny speech.  Now he inspires people to pursue and live their own dreams.
That was just a benchmark. Since that victory, Darren has traveled the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful speech. He has roused audiences in faraway places like Saudi Arabia, China, Oman, Malaysia, and Taiwan with his inspirational journey from first-rate chump to first-class champ, proving anything is possible if you are willing to work for it.
Darren may have been “born without a funny bone in his body,” but he possessed the desire to learn and the willingness to fail necessary to achieve his dream. The self-proclaimed “student of comedy” is living proof that humor is a skill that can be learned.
As a keynote speaker since 1994, he brings his incredible story to conferences around the world. He is consistently the top rated speaker at conferences. He changes the way people think about challenges, humor, and presentations… forever. His clients include IBM, Fidelity investments, and numerous associations too long to list!
He is known as the person who helps speakers launch their careers in professional speaking. His trademarked program Get Paid to Speak by Next Week® has helped many speakers launch their very first checks. He also supports speakers doing business coaching through his internet program, Get Paid to Speak TV.
Now, Darren is in high demand as a speaking coach. The new standard for advanced presentation skills was created when he co-created How Professional Presenters Can Own the Stage. There is no other program on the market that even comes close to this transformational program. Viewers witness exactly how coachees can create lasting significant improvement in just two days.
As co-founder of The Humor Institute and a co-creator of The Humor Boot Camp®, Darren directs seminars that help presenters wisely use the power of humor to “lighten up” their presentations. He is also an award-winning producer of the film Healing, Hope, and Humor.
Want to earn $5000 a speech? Well, then you have to tell $5000 stories. Stories are the heart of what we do. Whether you are motivational speaker or giving high-content corporate presentations, better stories are the key to better speaking. You’ll walk away with secrets that helped Darren LaCroix out-speak 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to become the World Champion of Public Speaking.

You'll Walk away with:
• Common mistakes most presenters make when telling stories
• A proven process for telling better stories
• How to make your stories more interesting to keep your audience engaged