From Comedy Clubs to World Champion: Darren LaCroix on the Power of Stage Time

In this episode, I sit down with Darren LaCroix—stand-up comedian turned Las Vegas keynoter, 2001 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking winner, and coach to speakers around the world.We talk about Darren’s first stand-up performance, the bomb that taught him the most, and how stage time—real stage time—shaped everything that followed. From comedy clubs to a world championship to building Stage Time University, Darren shares what actually helps speakers improve—and why most never do.We also covered bears vs. chickens, a question from Darcy, and a few lessons you only learn by stepping on stage, over and over again.If you believe growth is earned, not imagined, this conversation is for you.SHOW NOTES:Darren's website: https://darrenlacroix.com/Darren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenlacroix/Darren on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/stagetimeDarren on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@darren.lacroixPhil's Substack:https://pbarth.substack.com/Phil's Linked In Newsletter:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/