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Authenticity Is King!
Our audiences have little tentacles all around their heads picking up our imitations and insincerities. They may not say it to us, but they can feel it.
Be yourself. That’s one of the secrets to a lasting career as a motivational keynote speaker.
Who you are is the most powerful element you can bring (more…)
Resist Being A Lousy Somebody Else.
This one is very straightforward. DO NOT try to transform your identity into a person you are not. Simply put, stop imitating others. Who you are is good enough.
I don’t want you to be another “me-too” type of person. Yes, you need universal appeal but you also need a unique brand. And it’s not hard to do.
In my opinion, all beginning speakers try to imitate the veterans. We unconsciously do it. I did it. But fortunately, along the way, I (more…)
As A Motivational Speaker, you must always lead with your expertise. Then show your other stuff after you are in. That’s how you get paid big dollars to be in front of large groups on stage.
Choose one topic. Become the definitive expert on it. Stay with it even if it appears you might make more money talking about something else.
Now, I’m taking into consideration the fact that you have a love for your chosen topic. You are passionate about it.
Or better yet, you know you truly want to make a difference in that field. By the way, if money is your only motive, quit now.
At any rate, fight the temptations to (more…)
5) Bring Them Hope
There’s not a powerful speech since the beginning of ages that does not have an element of hope in it. The reality is people will pay anything for hope.
Think of it this way; if you can paint a fabulous picture in my mind of how I will look and feel when I lose those 30 pounds, you can get in my wallet fast. Alright, I’m not overweight. It’s just an example. (more…)
1) Point Out The Obvious
Show them the obvious. Have you heard the saying that God is in the details? Well, your audience will most likely find their aha-moments in the details.
Pay attention to things that your audience overlooks and bring it to their attention while you’re making a point. That’s a powerful strategy.
It’s like they are heading in one direction in their minds, then you jerk their chain and completely switch their direction of thinking. Let’s look at an example; I’m going to make it up. (more…)
How To Craft a Killer Speech:
1) Focus On The Stories
You must become a GREAT STORYTELLER. Life is nothing but storytelling in the making. Every great wise man told stories to sell their ideas. Stories are the way to persuade.
For thousands of years people have been using them to cause others to march on. They still do today. Every movie is a story. Come to think of it, I told you a story about me at the beginning. Didn’t I? (more…)
