What Are The Makings of a Successful Motivational Speaker?

 

Motivation can do wonders. It proves that the mind is stronger than the body. People are capable of rising above the odds just by being motivated enough. We see differently abled people doing physical activities none of us could dream of. We observe people rising from very humble, poverty-stricken environments to become millionaires and celebrities. Middle-aged individuals scale tall mountain peaks, and extremely shy individuals become politicians, public speakers and heads of state. 

What Do Motivational Speakers Do? 

If there’s one thing that characterizes all such people, it is the fact that they were motivated to do great things. And motivational speakers look to impart that motivation, that fire within, to their audiences. 

Motivational speakers are often called to address company employees, students in educational institutions, participants in religious gatherings and others who wish to get more from life. What the motivational speaker does is transform the perspectives of the audience and challenge them to greater tasks and goals in life.

Connecting to the Audience Emotionally

To produce the desired results in the audience, there is an emotional quotient involved plus some analytical thinking and problem solving. So while the speaker must present the facts and some logical reasoning, he/she must be able to appeal to the emotional side of the audience as well. Or they wouldn’t feel connected to what the speaker says.

Entertain With Anecdotes or Stories

Always make sure you have an interesting story to tell. It not only has to entertain, but also convey a point. It should make them think, not just while you say it, but long after the speech has ended. It should be motivating them for the rest of their lives. Every time they remember it, it should motivate them for greater things.

Empathizing With Audience Needs

Again, you also need to empathize with the needs of your audience. Adequate research will help you understand what your audience struggles with the most. Once you’re able to empathize with those struggles, you immediately build a bond with them, a bond that is hard to shake off.

Be Confident and Show Confidence

As a motivational speaker, you should not only be confident in your abilities but let your confidence be seen by others. Only if your confidence is seen by your audience can you convince them to break the barriers and follow your principles.

Don’t Cut Down on Preparation

No amount of preparation is too much. Organizers who hire you expect a positive change in their audience and the ability to rise above the occasion. So make sure you do your hard work and take time to prepare your speech, the anecdotes you’re about to present, the theme of the speech, the call to action, etc. Remember, your reputation hinges on it. 

   

Satisfying all these requirements is renowned motivational speaker Peter Theodorou, whose presentation and speeches have transformed employees and even communities. These have made him one of the most sought after speakers out there.