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Darren LaCroix
Keynote Speaker • Author • Comedian
In 2001, Darren
LaCroix, The World Champion of Public Speaking, outspoke 25,000
contestants from 14 countries to win that title. Since that victory,
Darren has
traveled the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful
speech. He has
roused audiences in faraway places like
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 my 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.
Darren interviewed
CEOs and business owners who made humor part of their business plan,
culling from their successful practices innovative principles that could
be applied to any company. He developed an innovative technique of
“customizing” humor that reveals the common frustrations and pet peeves
about an organization, giving him ammunition that has audiences laughing
down to their toes.
From the
Boston Globe to Northwest Flight Magazine to the LA Times, Darren
LaCroix has been interviewed and quoted. Classic terms like Funsuckers–people
in organizations that suck the fun out of everything- are quickly
becoming part of pop corporate culture.
“He’s revolutionized the way we hold meetings,” a
client told Business Today.com.
His successful book,
Laugh & Get Rich: How to Profit from Humor in Any Business,
contains interviews with corporate executives who share his philosophy.
Now translated into three languages, it is a mainstay on business
bookshelves.
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.
An award-winning
producer, his film Living and Laughing with Cancer: A Comedian’s
Journey was honored at the Worldfest Houston film festival for
its groundbreaking insights into humor and healing. The inspirational
documentary about his best friend’s battle with cancer, brings humor and
hope to those touched by life-threatening conditions.
Darren’s unique brand
of humor is featured in numerous corporate training videos. His
extensive list of clients include Fidelity Investments, Sheraton Hotels,
IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dunkin’ Donuts, Motorola, EMC2
Corporation, CVS, and ERA Key Realty Services.
©2004 Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Championship
of Public Speaking
The Humor Institute, Inc.
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