One thing you have to keep in mind is, meeting planners are looking for credibility when it comes to hiring a motivational speaker. In fact, being an expert with strong credibility is a shortcut for most meeting planners. Well, it’s the reality for any business. But since this blog is about becoming a motivational speaker,…
I was at Micro Center checking the new Mac Book Pro. That’s right slowly but surely I am becoming a Mac fan! I guess it’s because I am more into videos now. And videos are the future. While at the store, I started a conversation with a brilliant man. He was sort of perplexed to…
Do I need to have special education to be a motivational speaker? I cannot tell you how many times people ask me this one question. Some would ask me, “Where did you go to school to learn how to be a motivational speaker?” There are those that ask me about my corporate background. They want…
You Gotta Tell Your Story You probably, at one point or another, say to yourself you don’t have a story to tell. This is a very common concern for beginning speakers. And it’s even more so for those that are born in the US. Listen, if you think you can connect with your audiences without…
Learn From Those Who Are Living Your Dream. Alright, we talked about not taking advice from people who are out of touch with reality. But you should also avoid taking advice from people who are not in the trenches. Simply put, seek out advice from people who are living your dreams versus those who still…
Avoid the voodoo advice out there. Just like in any field, there are many ways to succeed in the speaking business. As a result, you are bound to hear many conflicting pieces of advice from different people out there. Be very careful. Listen, if you keep going around taking advice from everyone, you’ll be confused….
Can You Really Write A Book? Yes! Again, let me be your proof. I did it… You can, too. Not only you can write the book in no time, you can also publish it yourself in no time. Do you know why most people never write their books? It’s because they are confused and overwhelmed….
What do I mean by authority? Well, it’s the art of using your stance to force people into compliance. Because you are the authority, people assume everything you say is true and they want to march on. That’s cool! Isn’t it? So, your job is to step on that stage with confidence, authority and a…
1) Point Out The Obvious Show them the obvious. Have you heard the saying that God is in the details? Well, your audience will most likely find their aha-moments in the details. Pay attention to things that your audience overlooks and bring it to their attention while you’re making a point. That’s a powerful strategy….
How To Craft a Killer Speech: 1) Focus On The Stories You must become a GREAT STORYTELLER. Life is nothing but storytelling in the making. Every great wise man told stories to sell their ideas. Stories are the way to persuade. For thousands of years people have been using them to cause others to march…