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 | 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…)
by Rene Godefroy | Dec 21, 2008 | Become A Motivational Speaker, How To Become A Motivational Speaker, Make Money Speaking, Public Speaking, public speaking jobs, public speaking opportunities, speaker business, speaking business, Speaking Careers, speaking opportunities
Rethink Your Current Lifestyle Before You Jump.
If you are going to launch your speaking career or you want to start any business, now is NOT the time to buy that big house. You shouldn’t go for the fancy car, or the toys either.
Now, I’m not really telling you what to do. It’s your life. It’s your money. Do as you please. (more…)
