Authenticity Is King! Our audiences have little tentacles all around their heads picking up our imitations and insincerities. They may not say it to us, but they can feel it. Be yourself. That’s one of the secrets to a lasting career as a motivational keynote speaker. Who you are is the most powerful element you…
Resist Being A Lousy Somebody Else. This one is very straightforward. DO NOT try to transform your identity into a person you are not. Simply put, stop imitating others. Who you are is good enough. I don’t want you to be another “me-too” type of person. Yes, you need universal appeal but you also need…
As A Motivational Speaker, you must always lead with your expertise. Then show your other stuff after you are in. That’s how you get paid big dollars to be in front of large groups on stage. Choose one topic. Become the definitive expert on it. Stay with it even if it appears you might make…