MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS: HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT ONE

As your company is planning its holiday events, choosing the right dynamic, motivational speaker is vital to the success of the event.

Consider these five characteristics to ensure that your motivational speaker strikes the right tone for your holiday event.

A great storyteller

A speaker who encompasses the company’s goals in their stories will captivate the audience and not lose their attention. Avoid using a speaker who is self-centered and does not relate to the audience. Select a speaker who will think of the audience as he / she speaks, will result in an engaged audience, ensuring positive feedback at the end of your event.

A great resume

A little research will determine if the speaker is right for your event. Know their speaking styles, topics, and get audience feedback. A dynamic speaker with different speaking styles that can be utilized at different times of the event for a holistic experience, will give the client a confidence boost ensuring the event is a positive one.

Inspire the audience

A motivational speaker with a call to action can consider it a job well done if he / she inspires the audience, and leaves them wanting to change something about themselves. When done correctly, the speaker will boost the morale of the audience and can control the overall feel / atmosphere of the event.

Sell the company’s vision to audience

Connecting company goals & objectives through common values is an important aspect in speaker selection. A speaker who can clearly articulate the company’s vision ensuring the audience relates to the material being presented will end in a win-win. Depending on the event being held, every aspect including the speaker should help leave an impression on who the company is.

Investment

Select a speaker based on the idea of investing in a speaker rather than the cost per hour, keeping the audience in mind and what you want them to take away from the event. This approach from an investment angle will help weed out speakers who do not fit the event you are planning. When the speaker realizes how much value you are placing on him, they are more apt to give their very best.

Depending on your budget and nature of the holiday event that you are planning, always keep in mind that the speaker can make or break your event.