In the past few years, the number of motivational speakers has grown quickly. They show up on TV, in magazines, and at sold-out seminars that are full of people who want to figure out what to do with their lives.
Instead of thinking about the money he or she will probably get from these "needy" people, a motivational speaker should focus on getting people to be the best they can be by inspiring them to change their lives for the better.
Most of the time, a motivational speaker is, or at least should be seen as, an expert. They are the one person "normal" people can trust to make them think positively and give them not just the answers they want to hear, but the answers they actually need to help them with their lives. People who depend on speakers for "answers" actually have a high opinion of them.
A good motivational speaker should show confidence (but not arrogance) by knowing more about a certain topic than most people, even their own colleagues. Because of this, speakers are in high demand, especially when people want to set up an event or seminar to teach people about a certain subject. But a motivational speaker shouldn't just rely on book smarts to help him or her through his or her career. Different experiences can actually help a speaker learn more about a certain topic and become more knowledgeable about it. This is actually something that will help the speaker, since the people who go to seminars want real proof of what the speaker is trying to teach them. People who aren't sure need proof in order to be able to convince themselves to believe.
If you want to become a motivational speaker, here are a few tips from public speaking experts that you should know before going after your dream and getting the attention of people and companies who might want to hire you:
- First of all, if you want to be able to motivate other people and get them out of a rut, you need to have a voice that sounds good, is clear, and has a good range. The kind of voice a speaker should have in order to get people to listen. This is very important because as a motivational speaker, or any kind of public speaker, you have to be able to grab your audience's attention and make them believe what you're saying (this is NOT to say that you should "brainwash" your audience into doing something that are already against their will and moral standards based on what non believers of adhering to a public speakers advice). Still, just because you have a good voice doesn't mean you'll be a motivational speaker.
You must also have charisma, charm, intelligence, wit, and a sense of humour that make people want to be around you even more. Also, try to learn more about what's going on in the world right now and any other new information you might think is "relevant" to your speeches. Getting people more interested in your talk would be easier if you talked about current events or things that interested your audience.
As a responsible motivational speaker, you should always remember to respect your audience. After all, these are the people who took the time (and money) to come hear what you have to say about the topic at hand. This should make you want to get to the venue early, look good, and be very ready for your talk. A good motivational speaker should know that people come to these seminars to learn something new from them, not to hear the same things over and over again. They expect you, the motivational speaker, to be able to give them the answers they're looking for, so be ready at all times.
These are just a few tips to help you get started as a motivational speaker. Remember that you should always be yourself if you want to keep your audience's attention. Be natural in your gestures. People are very smart and can tell when someone is just putting on a show.
