Find a great professional motivational speaker
Important tips to help you find
a winning motivational speaker...
When choosing a speaker, here are 11 critical criteria to consider:
- Years of experience as a speaker
no less than 3 to 5 years for the real thing.
- International experience
this is rare and is a high credibility marker.
- Range of experience
look for a good mix of corporate, community and other types of audiences, not just 1 type of audience.
- Size of audiences
if a speaker can move a large audience 500+ they will be good with small and large. Check - if they only have experience with small groups, be more cautious.
- Social Upliftment
if a speaker has social development or charity speaking experience you know you have someone who cares about empowering people.
- Willing to take a brief
ask if the speaker is willing to take a full brief about the audience and the objectives.
- Reliablity
believe it or not, some professionals don't show up for their bookings and don't care. Look closely at the resume and ask if they have ever not showed up for a booked talk.
- Humour & Heart
experience proves that humour and heartfelt inspiration are the most effective motivational talks, so look for that winning combination.
- Good references
it goes without saying that a speaker should be able to give you a list of testimonials with people's names and company names.
- Showreel and photos
ask for a showreel (clips of talks) or photos so that you can get a clearer idea of the speaker in action.
- Go direct
bureaus perform a valuable function, but very few speakers have exclusivity agreements, so it is often possible to book with a speaker directly.
