{"id":9427,"date":"2023-01-30T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=9427"},"modified":"2023-09-20T19:08:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T19:08:11","slug":"motivational-speaker-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/motivational-speaker-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Tips For Becoming The Best Motivational Speaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is something powerful hidden in the act of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspiration<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And motivational speakers use this uncanny force to stir the emotions of their audience to <\/span><b><i>help inspire them.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>M<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ake sure to establish yourself as a credible speaker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>O<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rganize your presentation and content <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arriving on the stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>T<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ell compelling and engaging personal stories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>I<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ntegrate plenty of humor into your act<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>V<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iew silences as just another way to communicate with your audience members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>A<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">void a one-size-fits-all approach to your speaking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>T<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ake your time building rapport, but don&#8217;t go overboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>I<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gnore any self-doubt you may be experiencing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>O<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oze passion and excitement in your act<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>N<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ever show up without a plan of action<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>A<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cknowledge your audience as unique<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>L<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">isteners don&#8217;t want to be lectured<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But not all speakers can successfully wield this power. Sometimes, speakers can step on stage, and their words fall on deaf ears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that has happened to you before, you likely need to take a step back and look at how you can improve as a motivational speaker. As a successful and <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">experienced corporate emcee<\/a> myself, I know <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exactly <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to use the spoken word to <\/span><b>engage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>communicate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with an audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are twelve of my top tips to help you become the best <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>MOTIVATIONAL<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speaker you can be!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-logos-in-public-speaking\/\">5 Reasons Why Logos Is Important For An Effective Speech<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Become A Motivational Speaker That Truly Inspires<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivational speaking is about more than just saying a few <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buzzwords<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hoping your audience is listening at least a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little bit<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, motivational speakers have an immense responsibility and power to bring forth their listener&#8217;s deepest emotions and hidden desires that usually lie dormant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very rare for inspiration to happen naturally, <\/span><b><i>which is why motivational speakers utilize exceptional public speaking skills to help their target audience feel motivated.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many motivational speakers possess exceptional skills in public speaking, audience engagement, and even marketing strategy. But they didn&#8217;t get there without profound practice and dedication to their craft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few key attributes that all inspirational speakers have in common. And here are twelve major tips that almost <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speakers use to make their acts successful!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1. Make Sure You Establish Your Credibility As A Motivational Speaker<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be a great professional motivational speaker, you need to be an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expert <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on your chosen topic. In fact, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type of speaker needs to be able to<\/span><b> establish credibility <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the get-go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about it like this: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what audience would want to listen to a speaker who has no idea what they&#8217;re talking about?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can&#8217;t establish credibility as a motivational speaker, your audience won&#8217;t take you seriously. So you need to show them why they should respect your words.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this by establishing a <\/span><b>trustworthy character<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>competence in the subject matter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>common ground with your audience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then, when your audience sees <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-publicspeaking\/chapter\/establishing-credibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">credible<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they&#8217;ll listen to you, and you&#8217;ll be a successful motivational speaker!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9429\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaker-target-audience-become-a-motivational-speaker-business-leaders-constructive-feedback-great-speaker-motivational-speech-motivational-speakers-talk-speech-talk-moti.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational speaker target audience become a motivational speaker business leaders constructive feedback great speaker motivational speech motivational speakers talk speech talk motivational speakers\" width=\"1350\" height=\"953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaker-target-audience-become-a-motivational-speaker-business-leaders-constructive-feedback-great-speaker-motivational-speech-motivational-speakers-talk-speech-talk-moti.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaker-target-audience-become-a-motivational-speaker-business-leaders-constructive-feedback-great-speaker-motivational-speech-motivational-speakers-talk-speech-talk-moti-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaker-target-audience-become-a-motivational-speaker-business-leaders-constructive-feedback-great-speaker-motivational-speech-motivational-speakers-talk-speech-talk-moti-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaker-target-audience-become-a-motivational-speaker-business-leaders-constructive-feedback-great-speaker-motivational-speech-motivational-speakers-talk-speech-talk-moti-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#2. <\/b><b>O<\/b><b>rganize Your Presentation Before Stepping On Stage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to succeeding at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anything <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in life is <\/span><b>preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want to be a great inspirational speaker, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you must ensure you get this fundamental aspect down!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re giving a <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/types-of-motivational-speakers\/\">motivational presentation<\/a>, you might have some sort of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/uwaterloo.ca\/centre-for-teaching-excellence\/teaching-resources\/teaching-tips\/lecturing-and-presenting\/logistics\/designing-visual-aids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visual aid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure it&#8217;s informative, concise, and aesthetically pleasing. And make sure you prepare it in advance!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also might need to prepare a script, sound equipment, or other event tokens for the audience. Anything you need to do <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your speech, <\/span><b>make sure you get it done early and get it done<\/b><b><i> well!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. <\/b><b>T<\/b><b>ell A Compelling Personal Story<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People relate to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stories <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than anything else. Storytelling has a specific power, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">best professional speakers<\/a> use that to their advantage!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humans have used stories as a primary form of communication for many years. Stories are used to share lessons, teach histories, and inspire people. <\/span><b><i>A good speaker knows how to use stories to successfully and effectively get their point across.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the thing about a good story is that there are endless to choose from. So if you&#8217;re planning to tell a third-person narrative, find a great example to incorporate into your speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But where third-person stories come up short, first-person stories prevail. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, an audience is typically drawn more toward <\/span><\/i><b><i>personal first-person stories<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than anything else.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/master-of-ceremony-tips\/\">the speaker<\/a>, it&#8217;s up to you to use your experience and expertise to <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/summer-motivation\/\">motivate your audience<\/a>. When you tell interesting and compelling personal tales, the audience will be more inclined to listen and trust you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the story ties in with the message you&#8217;re giving. You want to make sure your stories add value to your speeches, not detract from them!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9431\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaking-career-motivational-talk-so-and-so-only-you-just-what-good-motivational-speaker-keynote-speeches-professional-career-inspirational-speaker-business-example-busin.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational speaking career motivational talk so and so only you just what good motivational speaker keynote speeches professional career inspirational speaker business example business motivational speaking\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaking-career-motivational-talk-so-and-so-only-you-just-what-good-motivational-speaker-keynote-speeches-professional-career-inspirational-speaker-business-example-busin.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaking-career-motivational-talk-so-and-so-only-you-just-what-good-motivational-speaker-keynote-speeches-professional-career-inspirational-speaker-business-example-busin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaking-career-motivational-talk-so-and-so-only-you-just-what-good-motivational-speaker-keynote-speeches-professional-career-inspirational-speaker-business-example-busin-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/motivational-speaking-career-motivational-talk-so-and-so-only-you-just-what-good-motivational-speaker-keynote-speeches-professional-career-inspirational-speaker-business-example-busin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#4. Integrate Humor Into Your Speeches<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t be afraid to crack a joke<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People like to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.usu.edu\/relationships\/faq\/the-power-and-benefits-of-laughter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laugh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There&#8217;s no doubt about that! Plus, making your audience laugh makes them much more <\/span><b>comfortable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>trusting <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><b><i>use humor in your speeches<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. No one likes a boring, stuffy speech with no intrigue and engagement. But <\/span><b><i>humor<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives your audience everything they need to truly feel inspired and motivated at the end!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;ve seen first-hand how humor can genuinely turn an entire <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">event<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around. I think even professional speakers don&#8217;t realize how <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">critical it is to use humor in your speech.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People want to feel like they can relate to their speaker. And humor, jokes, and laughter is the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best way<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make them feel comfortable and more readily heed your words.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t be afraid to even use self-deprecating humor. Audiences always like someone who can laugh at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/afunnieryou.com\/how-to-add-humor-speech-self-deprecation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themselves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s why I always use humor in my acts. <\/span><b>And the greatest speakers consistently do!<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>#5. <\/b><b>V<\/b><b>iew Silence As Just Another Medium Of Communication<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t be afraid of silence.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rookie speakers make the mistake of rushing to fill every quiet moment with awkward rambling. They do this because they&#8217;re <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">afraid of silence!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But great inspirational speakers know how to use silence to their advantage. Quiet moments make your message more dramatic and insightful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is called <\/span><b>using pauses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Motivational speakers strategically place<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/effective-ways-use-pauses-in-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pauses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and silences in their speeches to provide <\/span><b>emphasis <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>clarity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if there&#8217;s a moment of silence during your speech, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don&#8217;t be afraid of it<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use it to your advantage, and then use it some more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#6. <\/b><b>A<\/b><b>void A One-Size-Fits-All Approach<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Not all listeners want the same thing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to take that into consideration when crafting and giving your speech. For example, some audiences might be more interested in your personal appeal, while others might care only about the facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to be prepared for this is to know your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingevolution.com\/marketing-essentials\/target-audience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/motivational-themes-for-teams\/\">adapt your content<\/a> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tailor<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it to who you&#8217;re speaking to. In a one-on-one situation, it&#8217;s easier to make the conversation unique to the person you&#8217;re conversing with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>But when speaking to a larger crowd, you must address <\/b><b><i>each person&#8217;s unique desires<\/i><\/b><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, give the people what they want!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9433\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/speaking-gigs-life-coach-martin-luther-king-jr-oprah-winfrey-speaking-opportunities-overcome-challenges-great-speakers-motivational-speech-focus-point-focus-speech-example-motivationa.jpg\" alt=\"Speaking gigs life coach martin luther king jr oprah winfrey speaking opportunities overcome challenges great speakers motivational speech focus point focus speech example motivational speaker\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/speaking-gigs-life-coach-martin-luther-king-jr-oprah-winfrey-speaking-opportunities-overcome-challenges-great-speakers-motivational-speech-focus-point-focus-speech-example-motivationa.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/speaking-gigs-life-coach-martin-luther-king-jr-oprah-winfrey-speaking-opportunities-overcome-challenges-great-speakers-motivational-speech-focus-point-focus-speech-example-motivationa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/speaking-gigs-life-coach-martin-luther-king-jr-oprah-winfrey-speaking-opportunities-overcome-challenges-great-speakers-motivational-speech-focus-point-focus-speech-example-motivationa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/speaking-gigs-life-coach-martin-luther-king-jr-oprah-winfrey-speaking-opportunities-overcome-challenges-great-speakers-motivational-speech-focus-point-focus-speech-example-motivationa-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/speaking-gigs-life-coach-martin-luther-king-jr-oprah-winfrey-speaking-opportunities-overcome-challenges-great-speakers-motivational-speech-focus-point-focus-speech-example-motivationa-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-is-public-speaking-so-hard\/\">6 Reasons Why Public Speaking Is Actually Really Hard<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>#7. <\/b><b>T<\/b><b>ake Your Time (But Not Too Much!)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people have a fear of public speaking whether <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">at events<\/a>, in a workplace meeting, or even at the dinner table at home. If you fall into that category, it&#8217;s totally normal. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t stress about it!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But a common thing that newbie speakers do is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rush<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They hurry their content and end up with jumbled words and hectic sentences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best motivational speakers know how to <\/span><b>slow down and use their time wisely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And as I said earlier, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use pauses!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you don&#8217;t rush it. Take your time. But ensure you don&#8217;t go over your allotted time and get your conclusion cut off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mannerofspeaking.org\/2012\/01\/22\/speakers-its-about-time-and-how-to-manage-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Manage<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> your time wisely.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>#8. <\/b><b>I<\/b><b>gnore Any Self-Doubt And Focus On Confidence<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re just beginning your motivational speaking journey, you might be a little <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unsure <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about your abilities. Feeling nervous and doubtful when stepping on stage is natural if you haven&#8217;t already established <\/span><b>self-confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>But confidence is vital to motivational speeches.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your message won&#8217;t be successful if you don&#8217;t deliver it with pride and enthusiasm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get rid of any self-doubt and nervousness<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Calm your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/janicetomich.com\/tips-presentation-nerves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nerves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and relax. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve got this!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>#9. <\/b><b>O<\/b><b>oze Passion And Excitement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your audience can <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quickly<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tell if you&#8217;re not excited to be there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each and every motivational speaker should constantly show off abundant amounts of <\/span><b>passion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>intrigue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>excitement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind all these feelings are contagious!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an audience is watching a speaker who is bored, tired, and unenthused, the audience will reflect these emotions. <\/span><b><i>But if you show up smiling with an engaging energy, your audience will respond by <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/why-employee-empowerment-is-important\/\">feeling empowered<\/a> by your message!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>#10. <\/b><b>N<\/b><b>ever Show Up Without A Game Plan<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t expect to walk on stage without a plan and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wow<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your audience. Unfortunately, it doesn&#8217;t work like that!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to establish a solid game plan <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you show up to give a keynote speech. Your visual aids should be created, sound equipment tested, and your script written.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you also need to know what to do if your audience starts firing questions, or they don&#8217;t laugh at your jokes, or you didn&#8217;t properly prepare your slideshow in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We all know that life doesn&#8217;t always go according to plan. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when life does start to go sideways, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you need to know how to react and adapt instantaneously.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>This will ensure your speech goes smoothly and your audience leaves motivated and inspired<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Responding negatively to trip-ups will ensure your entire act is a bust!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9432\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/own-story-ted-talks-tony-robbins-everyday-life-on-site-steve-jobs-les-brown-motivate-people-speech-speak-key-points-motivational-speakers-motivational-speech-point-talk-talk-motivatio.jpg\" alt=\"Own story ted talks tony robbins everyday life on site steve jobs les brown motivate people speech speak key points motivational speakers motivational speech point talk talk motivational speech\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/own-story-ted-talks-tony-robbins-everyday-life-on-site-steve-jobs-les-brown-motivate-people-speech-speak-key-points-motivational-speakers-motivational-speech-point-talk-talk-motivatio.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/own-story-ted-talks-tony-robbins-everyday-life-on-site-steve-jobs-les-brown-motivate-people-speech-speak-key-points-motivational-speakers-motivational-speech-point-talk-talk-motivatio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/own-story-ted-talks-tony-robbins-everyday-life-on-site-steve-jobs-les-brown-motivate-people-speech-speak-key-points-motivational-speakers-motivational-speech-point-talk-talk-motivatio-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/own-story-ted-talks-tony-robbins-everyday-life-on-site-steve-jobs-les-brown-motivate-people-speech-speak-key-points-motivational-speakers-motivational-speech-point-talk-talk-motivatio-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/own-story-ted-talks-tony-robbins-everyday-life-on-site-steve-jobs-les-brown-motivate-people-speech-speak-key-points-motivational-speakers-motivational-speech-point-talk-talk-motivatio-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#11. <\/b><b>A<\/b><b>cknowledge What Makes Your Audience Unique<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each gig you go to will have a unique audience. So you must adapt your style to fit the people you&#8217;re speaking to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you wouldn&#8217;t use the same mannerisms speaking to a group of scientists as you would to college students. You must be fluid with your <\/span><b>vocabulary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>energy levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>body language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you behave incorrectly, your audience won&#8217;t take you seriously and listen to what you&#8217;re saying. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s also critical to <\/span><b>know your audience and research beforehand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#12. <\/b><b>L<\/b><b>isteners Don&#8217;t Like To Be Lectured<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundation of a motivational speech is in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you deliver it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s more about your <\/span><b>mannerisms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>behaviors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>character <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">than your visual aid, the words you say, or the outfit you wear. You need to have an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open conversation with your listeners<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s nothing more off-putting than a speech that feels like a lecture. Your listeners didn&#8217;t come there to get a flashback to high school math class. <\/span><b><i>They came to feel inspired, motivated, and energized!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, create this level of comfort and open-mindedness right off the bat. Don&#8217;t waste time in the beginning by giving a boring background lesson. Instead, start with passion, intrigue, and excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must also ensure you don&#8217;t <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tell your audience what to do<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People don&#8217;t like to be bossed around, and your audience won&#8217;t take it too well if you only lecture them on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to find motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use stories and your expertise to open their minds up to endless possibilities. Help them discover their inner potential through connectivity. Deliver your message in a way that resonates with them, not in a way that will bore or exclude them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizing the power of motivation is an exceptional skill to have. And combining that skill set with public speaking to inspire people can be extremely rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes down to it, have fun with your message, <\/span><b>and be true to yourself. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your audience will respond to that!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/audience-rapport\/\">7 Simple Ways To Build Rapport With Your Audience<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">special events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/corporate-comedian-entertainer\/\">gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. 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