Motivational speaker
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A motivational speaker is a professional speaker who makes speeches intending to lift up and motivate their audiences.
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[edit] Types of events
A keynote speech generally takes place either at the beginning of the event, or the close of the event. The length of these speeches generally last 45 minutes to two hours in duration. In comparison, a workshop or seminar generally lasts three to seven hours, and in some cases several days.
[edit] Training
The motivational speaking profession requires no formal training or certification, skills in public speaking are necessary.
[edit] Fee
Fees paid to any speakers, whether motivational or not, vary based on the speaker's expertise, star power, experience, niche and level of customization.
Motivational Speakers engage the audience and share best practices, experiences and life lessons while at the same time entertaining their audiences.
[edit] Religious Nature
Many speakers adopt an evangelic tone. Religious-laced speeches can be ineffective and one-dimensional for people who are not religious or who hold different religious beliefs.
[edit] Compared to Inspirational Speakers
There are similarities between motivational speakers and inspirational speakers, and someone could be labeled as both simultaneously, but they are not necessarily interchangeable. One subtle difference is that inspirational speakers often deliver a "warm, encouraging message, sometimes based on a story of overcoming great obstacles," with a desired outcome of enlivening or exalting emotion. In contrast, motivational speakers may deliver a presentation that is more energetic in nature, with a desired outcome of moving attendees to action.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notable figures
Many Motivational speakers have acquired substantial popularity, fame and monetary reward.
- Bob Goshen
- Julia Butterfly Hill
- Van Jones
- Mr. T
- Joe Simpson
- Yossi Ghinsberg
- Derek Redmond
- Les Brown
- John Di Frances
- Jack Canfield
- Deepak Chopra
- Wayne Dyer
- John Dymtryszyn - The Motivational Cowboy
- Eric Edmeades
- Matt Foley
- Chris Gardner
- James (JB) Glossinger
- Mark Anthony Garrett
- Mark Victor Hansen
- David Alssema
- Craig Harper
- Alvin Law
- Scott Mager
- Dan Millman
- Brian Norris, Positivity Guru
- Anthony Robbins
- Matthew Payne
- Daniel "Rudy" Ruttinger
- Nick Vujicic
- Larry Winget
- Zig Ziglar
- Neal Petersen
- Devon Harris
- Chris Jones
- Nick Plenty
- Jonah Mungoshi
[edit] References
- The Speakers Group. "TSG Speakers Bureau Reference Guide: Motivational Speakers". Accessed March 15, 2008
[edit] External links
- Pinsker, Sanford, "Was Ralph Waldo Emerson Our First Motivational Speaker?", Virginia Quarterly Review, Summer 2001
- "Is Now Really the Time to Hire a Professional Speaker?"Exclusive Article
