Self-help for motivation plays the key role as a person knows more about himself than others. It is not mandatory that self-help relies on taking ideas from others while performing some tasks. There are adequate books to encourage and practice self-help for motivation.Books such as 'The Secret' of Rhonda Byrne have created a buzz in the media and are marketed well as it promises abundance of happiness. This book focuses on thinking positively,...more
Motivation is the force which drives you to reach a goal. Motivation comes in positive and negative forms. But once it becomes personal, it is more likely to result in a favorable outcome.Instead of long to-do lists, I offer one key guideline to help you get and stay motivated: You should ensure that the goal means something to you. If you want to lose weight, because you strongly believe that your health will be better, then you can motivate...more
This article will discuss some of the biggest mistakes you can make in your motivational speaking career. Ignoring the importance of the Introduction If I were to decide what the most important part of the speech is I would say that it has got to be the introduction. No matter how great speech is, if you cannot grab interest in your introduction, your speech content will potentially fall to deaf and very bored ears. Have you ever heard of the saying, 'First impressions last?' Well, this absolutely applies to motivational speaking. For motivational speaking the keyword is 'motivate'. It is imperative that you motivate and arouse the interest of your audience from the very start of your talk. Use a great quote or an inspirational story and own the stage! Create a catchy, sense-awakening, intriguing introduction. Successful introductions generates great momentum that you can they carry throughout the speech. The audience will be receptive and it will make your job easier since you can follow up much better. Giving general speeches At least to some degree, modify your speeches to suit your audience. Giving the same exact speech you presented to college kids at a...more
Speaking to motivate the youth is not only benevolent; it can also be great source of income. For professional speakers, the youth market is a profitable venue. Youth organizers, educational institutions, and community groups are willing to pay speakers to address the youth. In fact, seminars and speaking events for the youth are...more
Everyday people wake up day to day hating what they call life. I always meet people that ask me how I can be motivated to better my life. How they can get out of the same routine job they really hate. How they can not make ends meet. How they just plain hate their live and wish to know how to discover the self-motivation that is...more
It is apparent that motivation is crucial in organizations and companies. Individuals that make up the company needs to focus on organizational goals to achieve holistic success. Motivational speakers can greatly help organizations move their people into focused action. It can even benefit those weary individuals who have lost motivation because of the dullness or tediousness of their jobs. Motivational speakers in the corporate world are highly paid but are expected to do produce great results. As a speaker you must have an in depth understanding of the industry so you can convey the message as clearly as possible. However, when it comes to motivation, nobody needs it more than college students. They are always seeking direction and guidance. Collegiate youth are hungry for information and inspiration. This is the main reason why the education system is willing to pay significantly just to have you come inspire or motivate their students. The college arena for professional speaking is very lucrative. More and more speakers want to break into this niche and it is very common to see dynamic young speakers booked in college conferences. Those that are successful come...more
Motivational speaking can be a hit or miss for many people and some people learn the hard way by making rookie mistakes as they start their career. The job involves a lot of skills and you need to practice and hone them. Speakers know...more
However, it is also very likely that you are daunted by the task at hand and you do not know where and how to start your career in motivational speaking. It is not surprising, if you feel this way, because the most difficult part of...more
Motivational speakers are the people who help others in need. These professionals offer people help in different areas of life. Whether it is a fitness problem, financial troubles, business conundrums or organizational team building,...more
Preaching what you don't practice Motivational speakers usually talk about ways of overcoming adversity. They are generally considered life strategists, enlightened and knowledgeable about particular life topics. In this industry, a...more
Some may be even afraid they will not make it as a speaker due to the fact that there are a lot of good speakers who are already experienced and popular. Aspiring speakers are hesitant because they feel that they cannot compete with...more
I work with teams and have done for the past 20+ years, and over those years, I have developed my two most favourite questions: Of managers, Would you like to be free of having to deal with fire-fighting/ crisis managing, and employees asking stupid...more