subject: What Are The Traits That Make A Good Motivational Speaker For An Event? [print this page] What Are The Traits That Make A Good Motivational Speaker For An Event?
There are many traits to good keynote speakers. Some of those traits are more important than other skills. For those of you that have had the experience of seeing a keynote speaker, you will know while they are different, they have the same main skills. Indeed, think about it- it does take a special kind of personality to sit up and make a speech in front of an audience. It doesn't matter how large that crowd is.
Keynote speakers are nothing without confidence. Without confidence the keynote speaker will not be able to do the job. Would you really listen to someone who shakes with fear throughout their speech? Someone that looks great is someone you take notice of. A confident speaker will pass their self belief onto you.
Knowing the subject matter may seem obvious, but it is vitally important for keynote speakers. If you dont know your stuff, you are very likely to be caught out. Confidence and knowledge go hand in hand. This also helps the speaker answer any unexpected questions. After all, most people are in awe of knowledge. It is after all, knowledge we all seek as human beings.
Being entertaining for most people is key. After all, who wants to spend an afternoon listening to someone boring the pants off you? You don't need to be a comedian, but a bit of humour does help. It doesn't matter what the subject matter is. If the speaker can raise a laugh, they are going to get their message across. An entertained audience is going to remember the message behind the speech, and may even tell their friends and colleagues.
Without dynamism, you are also going to manage to bore your audience. That is why it is important to keep the audience on their toes. Participation is key. The audience can take part in the speech, ask them questions. You can also bring them on stage. All in order to keep them hooked to your words.
The message you are broadcasting is also significant. The message needs to be tailored towards the audience. Smokers need information on how to stop smoking. For those searching new found confidence, offer them methods to do so. The message needs to be strong enough so that the audience remember it not just after they leave, but for a long time afterwards.
Keynote speakers that are able to do this are generally considered the most successful. And with this, their fees tally up accordingly!
