Submitted by: Michael Jeffreys

Speaking is an art. Some people have fine tuned the art of speaking to such an extent that they can hold hundreds, maybe thousands, of people enraptured and transfixed by their communication capability. This kind of speaking is what is generally referred to as motivational speaking and the person who wields this influence over an audience is called a motivational speaker.

The importance of motivation in today s competitive, stressful world cannot be undermined. Many companies realize this, but sadly do precious little about it. The trend in today s cynical world is to assume that motivational speaking gives listeners just a temporary buzz, a great dinner and not much else. This is truly sad because a professional motivational speaker can help bring about far reaching changes in people s lives that affect both an individual s personal and professional capabilities.

A Motivational Speaker can Boost Morale and Increase Productivity

Motivation of people is a tricky business, as it includes environmental, personal and cultural factors that differ from person to person. A motivational speaker must have the ability to get individuals to look past temporary setbacks and focus on the success that the future holds. Overworked, overstressed routines can lead to below par performance levels. Getting rid of these stresses and cutting down drastically on work may not be feasible options in this competitive global economy. It is the job of the motivational speaker to address employees at their own levels and encourage them to draw upon their latent strengths and focus on growth.

Finding the Right Motivational Speaker

All the best motivational speakers have one thing in common they actually relish the prospect of addressing a room full of strangers. Not just addressing but affecting change too. Getting a room full of men and women to not just listen but engage and share real world experiences, is a gift very few individuals possess. A gifted speaker is able to relate to his audience members and inspire trust in them. A motivational speaker, for instance, that drones on ad nausea about the life threatening situation that he was faced with and how he managed to keep his wits about him and come out top, might not be able to strike a chord with his audience simply because they may not relate to the enormity of what has transpired in his life. They ll probably be think to themselves, There s no way I am ever going to be able to do THAT! In such a situation, the motivational speaker has failed to connect with his audience and the entire exercise becomes one in futility.

Many motivational speakers focus on general leadership and management issues. However, there are others that specifically focus on targets like increased sales or better customer satisfaction ratings. Many of them also address specific industries like real estate and trust funds examining how to make the most profits in these areas. With such an array of keynote motivational speakers available, companies have no excuse for being complacent about the importance of utilizing motivational speakers or holding back the benefits that a motivational speaker can provide to their employees.

About the Author: Michael Jeffreys is the president of Seminars on DVD, a premiere provider of video based training for businesses and individuals, featuring renowned experts and speakers. Learn more at:

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