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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 can bring Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Audience, Audiences, Authenticity, Become a Motivational Speaker, Become A Motivational Speaker, Career, Element, Imitations, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Opportunity, Personal Experiences, Tentacles
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 a unique brand. And it’s not hard to do.
In my opinion, all beginning speakers try to imitate the veterans. We unconsciously do it. I did it. But fortunately, along the way, I Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bad Habit, Body Movement, Break, Coach, Crossing The Line, Mentor, Myra, Phrases, Speakers, Tone Body, Universal Appeal, Voice Tone
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 more money talking about something else.
Now, I’m taking into consideration the fact that you have a love for your chosen topic. You are passionate about it.
Or better yet, you know you truly want to make a difference in that field. By the way, if money is your only motive, quit now.
At any rate, fight the temptations to Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Backend, Become a Motivational Speaker, Become A Motivational Speaker, Choose One, Core Expertise, Economy, Expert, Large Groups, Lead, Lean Times, Love, money, Motive, Paychecks, Sharing Your Expertise, Stuff, Taking Into Consideration, Temptations
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