by Rene Godefroy | Nov 9, 2009 | How To Become A Motivational Speaker
Alright, here’s a question someone asked me. I want everyone to benefit from my answer.
So how can I get started! I’ve always wanted to speak to people about the love of Christ, but I’m not a preacher, minister or pastor. I’m just a everyday person with something big on the inside. I’m ready to step out!
Hi Tonya,
I’m so busy with projects. That’s why it takes so long to respond. The way to start is to start. Don’t wait until things are in the right order. You don’t need any qualifications. You just need to connect with people on an emotional level.
And that happens when you know their pains. Of course, your pains are theirs as well. People don’t care or check where a doctor went to school or even if they went to school. If you can help them with their pains, you are in.
Take the first step. Write an article. Create a ten minutes audio. Call a small church in your area to offer a complimentary training or speech.
Finally, join Toasmasters International in your area.
by Rene Godefroy | Feb 15, 2009 | Career in Public Speaking, How To Become A Motivational Speaker, Public Speaking, public speaking jobs
It’s Your Time… It’s Your Moment
I’ll tell you what; there are people out there that I’ll never be able to reach. And it’s the same for some of the big names in this field. There are some people they’ll never be able to reach. They can’t identify with them. Only you can.
I can tell you from experience that I’m reaching a large group of people who would never pay attention to the gurus. For whatever reason, I’m the only one that (more…)
by Rene Godefroy | Feb 14, 2009 | How To Become A Motivational Speaker, Public Speaking, public speaking jobs, Speaking Careers
I was at Micro Center checking the new Mac Book Pro. That’s right slowly but surely I am becoming a Mac fan! I guess it’s because I am more into videos now. And videos are the future.
While at the store, I started a conversation with a brilliant man. He was sort of perplexed to know someone can actually teach others how to become a motivational speaker. He said, “I don’t think it’s possible. You either have it or you don’t have it. People are born public speakers.”
Oh, oh… He struck a chord in me. At first, I hesitated. Then I got to think about it. I said, (more…)
by Rene Godefroy | Feb 1, 2009 | How To Become A Motivational Speaker
Okay here’s a comment Thom Wert posted about my last post on You Don’t Need Any Special Education:
No special education nessary?? I agree, but let’s make sure people understand that education is necessarily to be successful. How can you speak on something that you know nothing about? You need to read and study about the subject your going to speak about. Mine you, education doesn’t have to be formal, it can be self taught! You don’t need to go to school (even though some of us get lessons from the school of hard knocks!) So my advice is to choose a subject that interest you, then it will not be a chore when preparing speeches.
And here’s my reply… (more…)
by Rene Godefroy | Jan 19, 2009 | How To Become A Motivational Speaker, Speaking Career, Speaking Careers, speaking opportunities
Do I need to have special education to be a motivational speaker? I cannot tell you how many times people ask me this one question.
Some would ask me, “Where did you go to school to learn how to be a motivational speaker?” There are those that ask me about my corporate background. They want to know where I got my business acumen from. I didn’t really think I had any. I am just using my common sense. (more…)
by Rene Godefroy | Jan 1, 2009 | Become A Motivational Speaker, How To Become A Motivational Speaker, Make Money Speaking, Speaking Career, Speaking Careers, speaking opportunities
Well, think before you leap and quit your job to become a motivational speaker. And I do mean think.
Although I didn’t have kids when I started, I still had to pay my bills and eat. I couldn’t quit my job cold turkey not knowing when and where the next paycheck would come from. You can call me coward or chicken if you want. But you are not going to call me stupid.
I never forgot this lady with a beaming smile on her face. She came to announce to me that she quit her job to pursue her speaking. I mean… She was so excited. She felt like it was the best decision (more…)
