EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MOTIVATIONAL
SPEAKERS, BUT DID NOT ASK

Motivational speakers are born and not made. Their style, take on things and reasons for getting into this business are individual. But be that as it may, their individuality in presentation and purpose is unique.

FACT #1
Expert motivational speakers must be able to take criticism; constructive, destructive or whatever. The ability to smile, look people in the face and hear about your latest failings is necessary.

FACT #2
Expert motivational speakers cannot be frightened by large crowds. Sometimes there are twenty five people and other times hundreds. If thousands of eyes staring at you makes you uncomfortable, you are in the wrong line of work. Self assured is a very useful trait.

FACT #3
Expert motivational speakers like to hear applause. Expert speakers are very good at telling stories that engage their listeners to think and feel. After all the weeks of creating their presentations, egos are fed with the applause at the end.

FACT #4
Expert motivational speakers are part entertainers. They put themselves out there. Their passion and energy are palatable. They sometimes practice on family and friends or in front of a mirror. They are oftentimes their toughest critics.

FACT #5
Expert motivational speakers are looking for recognition. This is how they stay in business. Word of mouth continues to be the best form of advertising in this very competitive business. People knowing their name and liking what they do is how work continues.

FACT#6
Expert motivational speakers are passionate, positive people. They cannot be effective keynote presenters or seminar leaders if they are not totally involved and engaged with energy. Imagine sitting and listening to a keynote presenter who is tired, monotone and negative. This is not what the hiring organization is paying for. The audiences deserve the best.

FACT #7
Expert motivational speakers can set a tone. They can raise the bar, set a challenge, and focus on the objective. A good motivational speaker will not ramble on and on. They have the skill to present in a logical comprehensive order. Listeners do not have to work to stay with an expert motivational speaker. The speaker makes it easy for their audience to follow.

FACT #8
Expert motivational speakers deliver. They come prepared for the moment of truth. They are poised, fine tuned and ready to present what they have been working on oftentimes for months.

Thousands of people call themselves motivational speakers, but only the very skilled can call themselves expert motivational speakers. Don't settle for less than the best, look for an expert to deliver your keynote presentation or seminar.

Jackie Pelletier built a successful career as a teacher, coach, recreation director, principal and interim superintendent. As a respected expert in the field of education, thousands of students and adults were inspired and challenged by her. She was honored as the State of Maine Physical Education Teacher of the Year, named to the Governors Council and recognized Statewide for her contributions in adaptive education and in the area of women's sports. Jackie is currently the Wine Training Coordinator at the most visited winery in the country at Biltmore Estate as well as an expert motivational speaker.