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TOP 5 MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS IN INDIA IN 2023

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We first published this list in 2012 and by 2023 we have seen a lot of changes on it. Our team at WisdomIndia has been doing intensive research on the arena of motivational speakers in India.

As you already know motivational speakers provide informative and inspirational speeches to clusters of people. They are employed mostly by corporates, government institutions, event organizers and schools to speak on topics such as living a healthy lifestyle, organizing one’s personal life, or business and financial success.Great motivational speakers are experts in tailor fitting their messages to their audiences whether it is a crowd of business executives or a class of secondary students.

Motivational speakers help individuals motivate mental, spiritual, social, physical, financial and career aspects of their lives. And great motivational speakers work hard in maintaining and developing their abilities and verbal communication skills, as this is a vital element of the job.

A good motivational speaker should do research to continuously keep up with trends and events regarding the subject matter that they speak about. They must also have the skill to converse with their audiences after every speech to offer consultations and answer queries. Considered experts in their field, motivational speakers are looked to when insights are essential in that given area.

In the western world, especially in America, motivational speakers like Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Zig Ziglar, Jack Canfield, Jim Rohn and Bob Proctor have helped businesses and people grow and reach their true potential. Some of these speakers speak more than 200 days in a calendar year. In India, the trend is slowly picking up, corporate world and even the Indian Army is calling motivational speakers to help their people and motivate them to do their best.

There is huge number of ‘speakers’ in India. We have mainly focused on the top motivational speakers in India who are being hired and paid for live motivational LIVE events, though there are some other speakers who are primarily producing videos for Youtube monetization.

Here is the most exhaustive list of 5 of the most popular ones in 2023:

5. Sandeep Maheshwari
4. Vivek Bindra
3. Shiv Khera
2. Deepak Chopra
1. Naseer Khan

5. SANDEEP MAHESHWARI

Sandeep Maheshwari

Sandeep Maheshwari is an Indian motivational speaker with the highest number of subscribers on Youtube. He mainly talks about general motivation for youth.

4. SONU SHARMA

India's top motivational speaker SONU SHARMA
India’s top motivational speaker SONU SHARMA

Sonu Sharma is a leading motivational speaker in India known for his training for MLM (multi level marketing) sales people. He is popular among Hindi speaking crowd on Youtube.

3. ANKUR WARIKOO

India's top motivational speaker ANKUR WARIKOO
India’s top motivational speaker ANKUR WARIKOO

Ankur Warikoo is famous for his recurring Youtube ads. From an aspiring physicist and astronaut to life as a management consultant, and then a motivational speaker in India – he has come a long way! Named one of India’s Forbes 40 Under 40. He is an active inspirational speaker and makes time to speak to an audience at least once every week.

2. VIVEK BINDRA

India's top motivational speaker Vivek Bindra
India’s top motivational speaker Vivek Bindra

Vivek Bindra is a famous Youtuber in India. He is mainly known for his case study videos on small businesses.

Vivek Bindra is the founder of Bada Business. He is said to have an honourary doctorate from a private university in Sri Lanka.

1. NASEER KHAN

India's top motivational speaker Naseer Khan
India’s top motivational speaker Naseer Khan

Naseer Khan is the most sought after speaker for international conventions and live events with large audiences.

He is called a transformational speaker because he uses NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming, Human Psychology, Hypnosis and music along with his extraordinary oratory in order to create lasting change in participants.

Companies hire him when they need more than just a pump-up; something deeper and longer lasting.

Naseer is the founder of Elevate Global Training Solutions and author of The Gift of Happiness and Success. His clientele includes Fortune500 companies and government organizations all over the world.

306 responses to “TOP 5 MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS IN INDIA IN 2023”

  1. Anil Seth Avatar
    Anil Seth

    There are very few good motivational speakers in India, most of them just shout and repeat. Deepak Chopra, Shiv Khera and Naseer Khan are men of wisdom. I would like the list of best motivational speakers to be longer in near future.

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  2. Anthony Disa Avatar
    Anthony Disa

    Hi i wanna be a motivational speaker. Are there any institutes for motivational speakers in india?

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  3. Anthony Disa Avatar
    Anthony Disa

    This is a very good post on the best motivational speakers in India I want be on the list on the list of top 10 motivational speakers in India. Plz help me. Which books shall I read and

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  4. Anthony Disa Avatar
    Anthony Disa

    which program should I watch. I see video of Naseer Khan he is my favourite motivational speaker in India. I am reading books of Jack Canfield also. Shiv Khera is my favourite author.

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  5. Sunil Arya Avatar
    Sunil Arya

    Thank you Wisdom India for your reserach and insights on the top motivational speakers in India. I have been following your articles for a long time now. These days motivational speaking is a respectable profession. Motivational speakers help our events and business in a fresh new way. In India we are having better motivational speakers now.

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  6. Manjit Chhabra Avatar
    Manjit Chhabra

    We are in manufacturing industry, sales is an extremely important part of our job. I agree with this article of wisdom India that motivational speakers can be a shot in the arm. If you can do your research and hire a motivational speaker who meets your needs then your team’s productivity and energy can go much higher. I have listened to most of top rank motivational speakers in India and learned a lot…

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  7. Nimish Dev Avatar
    Nimish Dev

    This is a good post but i feel a motivational speaker is very general term and can mean many things. There are hundreds of motivational speakers in India these days because anyone can stand up and speak. Our business and institutions can get benefits from a person who is an expert in a certain field and has proven himself and now addresses various audiences in a motivating way. That’s why i like Dr. Deepak chopra and Naseer Khan from this list. Naseer has worked on the ground for over 17 years and has a vast first hand experience. He is not just a motivational speaker but actually a success coach.

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  8. Satinder Sodhi Avatar
    Satinder Sodhi

    It seems like almost everything in my life can be improved with a consistent approach to it. Thanks for the post. These motivational speakers really care about this industry and they care about people becoming successful. In that website link I learned a lot about Naseer Khan. I know about many other motivational speakers in India but I did not think they would get real personal and uncover some of the things they are looking to achieve, not with making money, but with making other people successful. You get to really know these guys when you attend their seminars. These top motivational speakers can really help you realize your dreams provided you listen to them and execute what you learn. Please keep posting such good articles.

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  9. Sachin Tambe Avatar
    Sachin Tambe

    i was going thru GOOGLE nd found dis list of “top motivational speakers in India”. good post. how can i establish as a motivational speaker in india? do i need any course? i saw video on the top motivational speaker naseer khan n i’m so impressed. i wud like2 b like him.

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  10. Sunil Arya Avatar
    Sunil Arya

    Naseer Khan is a genuine motivational speaker in India with lots of creativity n Shiv Khera is a good author. The top motivational speakers in India should work towards upliftment of society in India. They can move people’s opinion.

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  11. Hari Ranjan Avatar
    Hari Ranjan

    This is a good post on the top motivational speakers in India , thanks. Why not include Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose? Please make it top 10 motivational speakers in India.

    Thanks and regards

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  12. Subroto Geek Avatar
    Subroto Geek

    The best motivational speakers in India earn $2000 to $5000/hour.

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  13. Robert Samuel Avatar
    Robert Samuel

    Is there an institute where one can learn to be a great motivational speaker? I am inspired by these top motivational speakers in India especially Naseer

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  14. Navjyot Bindra Avatar
    Navjyot Bindra

    As far as definition goes, “A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. Business entities may employ motivational speakers (for example) to communicate company strategy with clarity, to help employees to see the future in a positive light, and to inspire workers to pull together. The talk itself is often known as a pep talk.”

    Public speaking is the process and act of speaking or giving a lecture to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain a listening audience. Public speaking is commonly understood as face-to-face speaking between individuals and an audience for the purpose of communication. It is closely allied to “presenting”, although the latter is more often associated with commercial activity. Most of the time, public speaking is to persuade the audience.

    Among top motivational speakers in India, big corporate giants and educational institutions in Bangalore have chosen Simerjeet Singh as a motivational speaker for their corporate events in Bangalore. These include, among others, SKF, Ericsson, Novartis, CMS – Jain University, Lenovo, TataSky and the India R&D center of a leading global chip manufacturer in Bangalore.

    I agree, Naseer Khan is the best motivational speaker in India. He’s a class apart.

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  15. Rohit Sami Avatar
    Rohit Sami

    A good motivational speaker is the one who inspires people to be self motivated. Friends what we really need is a success coach and a person who just speaks because in India we have many speakers. A speaker may come and speak and go but a coach stays with you to guide and assess you and give you valuable feedback. A great motivational speaker in not always a great success coach and a great success coach is not always a great motivational speaker. nevertheless this post on top motivational speakers in India is a good one.

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  16. Murthy Avatar
    Murthy

    Naseer khan is the best motivational speaker in India because he is helping the Indian government and Indian Army. His public speaking skills are unmatched. Yes Shiv Khera is a nice author but speaking is a different ball game. The youth don’t dance to his tune. Naseer is a speaker who appeals to the youth as well as corporate world.

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  17. Tarun Mina Avatar
    Tarun Mina

    i just saw the website of Mr Naseer Khan at http://www.naseerkhan.in and i think i would like to have him at our next convention. i really wasn’t aware such a thinker and speaker was available for us to hear. Naseer really seems to be the most impressive motivational speaker in India.

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  18. Karan Majitha Avatar
    Karan Majitha

    Why is Naseer Khan the best motivational speaker in India?

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  19. Vijay Avatar
    Vijay

    Mr Naseer Khan was at Kinshasa to motivate people of Ismaili community in Democratic Republic of Congo. We are very happy to receive him here n he showed us the way to a happy and full life. Mr Naseer Khan is a remarkable motivational speaker in the world. i want to see him in DR Congo again.

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  20. NIKHIL Avatar
    NIKHIL

    only 1 word can describe all of them……..it is “GREAT”

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  21. Mundar Avatar
    Mundar

    Naseer khan is a blessing for humanity. he is no. 1 just no. 1 naseer khan is a great thinker he is like swami vivekananda. best motivational speaker, i just love him very much

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  22. Mahesh Kothapalli Avatar
    Mahesh Kothapalli

    I think Zeeshaan Mehdi is missing from the list of motivational speakers in India.
    He has transforming the lives of many, including me.

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  23. Jack Mohan Avatar
    Jack Mohan

    Mr Deepak CHopra is a great thinker but he is not the best motivational speaker in india. i have read two of his books and he is very impressive. but it is difficult to decide who is the best motivational speaker in india.

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  24. Arun Avatar
    Arun

    Hi Friends,

    I request you all to check this video and let me know who is the speaker in the video. I really appreciate if any one identifies the speaker and enlightens me about it.


    Regards,
    Arun

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  25. Daljeet Avatar
    Daljeet

    I stumbled upon this website by chance and found it really interesting. I have seen many motivational speakers from India on YouTube. Some are quite interesting and many are loud speakers but I must say one thing that Mr Naseer Khan is the most promising one, his command over both languages is tremendous. If you talk about top 5 motivational speakers in India then we may want to change some of the speakers but Naseer would still remain at the top. He is truly multi faceted.

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  26. Manjeet Sapru Avatar
    Manjeet Sapru

    I want to be a motivational speaker too please help

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    1. Aradhana.Das Avatar
      Aradhana.Das

      21stcc4u is new delhi based services provider.povides corporate training in soft skills/motivational speeches.pls contact aradhana.das@21stcc4u/9573533322.www.21stcc4.com.we also conduct on on on training.

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  27. Somi Avatar
    Somi

    I am working as Probationary Development Officer in LIC. I would like some tips from T S Madaan sir to do my work in more better way.

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  28. Jyotan Avatar
    Jyotan

    TS Madaan is a very good motivational speaker in India for LIC agents. He five good tips for insurance selling.

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  29. Gurjyot Dhami Avatar
    Gurjyot Dhami

    if naseer khan is such a big n powerful speaker then why hasn’t he published any book yet?

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  30. Arvind Shrimali Avatar
    Arvind Shrimali

    Motivational speaker Shiv Khera has written a book but it’s a plain copy-paste plagiarism.

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  31. Mathew J Avatar
    Mathew J

    Motivational speaking is not for everyone. Anyone can give a good word, a reassuring pat on the back of a friend who is down, but not everyone can be a motivational speaker.

    This is because an inspiring motivational speaker needs to be confident, needs to know what he is talking about, and needs to be human enough for his audience to be able to relate to him.

    A lot of people give motivational speeches for a living, but only a select few have all the characteristics needed for a speaker who can truly motivate, inspire and encourage his audience.

    Here are the top 3 characteristics you will find in the best motivational speakers today.

    A Strong Sense of Personal Motivation and Optimism

    This is perhaps the primary requirement for every motivational speaker. The process of motivating another person, let alone a crowd, can be difficult if you are not persuasive. The process of driving yourself to perform at your best, to give your 100% to every task, can be difficult to do, which makes motivational speakers who can awaken this drive in others so amazing. The secret is having their own supply of abundant motivation within themselves.

    The greatest motivational speakers have mastered the art of living motivated lives, which can be seen in their past accomplishments and even in their personal and social relationships. Without this inner motivation, a speaker’s speech falls flat, even fake. Genuinely motivated persons are effective motivators because they practice what they preach.

    Motivational speakers are also inherently optimistic. Speakers are often brought in to boost morale, to give a little bit of encouragement especially during tough times. The best motivational speakers can spot reasons to feel good despite being surrounded by tough conditions. Pair optimism with a good, compelling talk, delivered by a speaker who everyone can relate to, and you create the perfect environment for boosting morale.

    Ability to Connect

    Inner motivation and the desire to motivate others can only do so much without the inherent ability to connect. The greatest speakers in history, like Martin Luther King, JFK, Nelson Mandela, to name a few, had the ability to connect to the audience, to exude the vibe that they were one with the people in the room, that they knew what the audience was going through.

    The best motivational speakers are those speakers who the audience sees as someone who can be a best friend, a trusted buddy, someone who they can relate to. The best speakers have the gift of connecting to a crowd as a whole and connecting to every individual in that crowd, so you get the feeling that as you are listening, it is as if the speaker is talking directly to you.

    The use of humor, an air of humility, and honesty often makes this possible, since people will find it hard to connect to someone who is so put together and so overwhelmingly confident. This is perhaps the reason why most speakers tend to tell stories about past times failures or insecurities, to show the audience that they too have felt down, discouraged or afraid.

    A Good Voice

    A good voice is 90% of the delivery. A good voice, one that resonates throughout the room, delivers the message to everyone in the room. Most motivational speakers today have taken lessons so they can learn how to project their voices, because how the speech is delivered can make or break the message.

    Natural speakers have this ability to talk clearly, pace their words the right way, and modulate their voices to avoid making a boring, monotonous speech. Most people will notice that the best speakers can keep a crowd engaged just by pacing their words so that it doesn’t sound like a long, boring lecture. A good voice is also a good tool for engaging the audience, especially for speakers standing in front of a large crowd.

    These are just 3 of the top characteristics of successful and effective motivational speakers. There are so many great speeches out there, but without the right person on stage to deliver them, the message often falls on uninterested, bored ears. Inner motivation, being relatable, an air of optimism and a good voice can drive a point home better than the best written speech can.

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  32. Mathew J Avatar
    Mathew J

    Good article on the top motivational speakers in India but Paul Robinson is also a good motivational speaker. I saw some videos of Kevin Abdurrahman and Robin Sharma too I think they are also inspiring motivational speakers.

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  33. Pankaj Wadhera Avatar
    Pankaj Wadhera

    I would love to see Tony Robbins in India, i am very interested in NLP.

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  34. Nick Morgan Avatar
    Nick Morgan

    There’s No Such Thing as a Motivational Speaker:

    A friend sent this funny video dispelling the myths of motivational speakers. It has a good time poking fun at the occupational hazards of the job. But let me take the idea here one step further. There is no such thing as the job category, “Motivational Speaker.” At least, there shouldn’t be, and you shouldn’t think of yourself as one, or even aspire to become one.

    Why, you say? What’s wrong with wanting to become a motivational speaker? Don’t they make tons of money? Travel the world? Get to stay in swanky hotels and meet interesting people?

    No, no, no. That’s the wrong way to think about it. Speaking is not a profession. It’s an activity. It’s a way to communicate your passion about a subject upon which you’re expert.

    I put it this way, because the passion has to come first. The reason people will hire you to speak, and pay you lots of money, if you’re very, very good, and very, very well known, and send you around the world, and put you up in swanky hotels, is that you have something unique to say. Something absolutely fascinating. Something that no one else can put quite the way you can – and that propels audiences to do something different as a result.

    Maybe you can show people how to reach goals they think are impossible. Maybe you can explain how the new economy works better than anyone else, guiding companies to succeed with innovative products and services. Maybe you understand creativity and can share that understanding with teams, helping them become less stuck.

    So begin with the idea, the passion, the craft, the expertise. Then write your book, give your free speeches, create your community, launch your blog, and create your platform of fans and fellow believers. Once you’ve got all that down, the invitations to speak for money will come, and so will the rest of it. But speaking itself is not a profession. Yes, it’s a craft. Yes, it’s hard to do well. Yes, you can always learn to get better at it. But focus on the passion that got you there and keep that alive, and you will indeed be a motivational speaker, not to mention colleague, worker, expert, thinker, writer, and friend.

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  35. Inc Avatar
    Inc

    PEOPLE 8 Great Role Models for Wowing a Crowd
    To be truly successful, entrepreneurs need to be great public speakers. Watching these “greats” can teach how you how to make a crowd say YES!

    Every businessperson wants and needs to be an effective public speaker. To accomplish that, however, you need role models in every category of public speaking. Here are the best of the best:

    1. Product Demos–Tony Stark
    The purpose of a demonstration is to show how a customer’s life or workplace will be different after purchasing a product.

    The least effective product demos are “spray and prays” where the demonstrator walks the customer through every feature and function of the product. Borrrrringgggg!

    The most effective product demos tell the customer’s story with the customer as the hero and the product as the “magic sword” that allows the customers to achieve the goal.

    Even though he was playing a fictional character, the most “blow them away” product demo in history was presented by Robert Downey Jr. in the first Iron Man movie.

    Best Role Model: Tony Stark (aka Robert Downey Jr.)

    2. Presentations–Steve Jobs
    The ostensible purpose of a presentation is to convey information concisely, using a combination of bulleted lists (aka talking points) and detailed graphics and charts.

    Every presentation, however, has a hidden purpose, which is to persuade the audience that what you’re saying is meaningful and important.

    The best presentations combine passion and information along with compelling arguments that reinforce the relevance of what’s begin said.

    Steve Jobs was the absolute grand-master of great business presentations. Even on those rare occasions when he was introducing a so-so product, his sense of conviction remained contagious.

    3. Speeches–Tony Robbins
    Like a pitch or presentation, a speech must to motivate and inspire the audience. However, speeches have are inherently less interactive. If there are questions, they’re typically asked at the end of the speech.

    There may be some visual aids in a speech, but the focus remains on the speaker. In large venues, a close-up of the speaker is displayed on a screen above the podium.

    Unlike presentations and pitches, speeches tend remain more or less the same for every audience. As such, they’re more rehearsed and polished.

    There’s no question in my mind that the best public speaker alive today is Anthony Robbins. While some people find him grating, there’s no question that he grabs your attention and holds it better than anyone alive today.

    4. Panel Discussions–Guy Kawasaki
    The purpose of a panel is to inform and expose the audience to differing perspectives on a single issue.

    Panels begin with a moderator introducing each panelist, who gives a short presentation outlining the position the panelist is taking on the subject matter.

    The moderator then asks questions of the panelists in order to draw out and clarify the positions that each panelist has taken. Questions are usually taken from the audience.

    The role model for panel moderatation in the business world today is Guy Kawasaki. In addition to the video, check out his advice for panel moderators.

    5. Webcasts–Marsha Collier
    A webcast is an informal one-way discussion, typically using an inexpensive web camera. The best webcasts are chatty and personal, which makes them challenging as a business communication tool.

    The most important thing to know about webcasts is that, although they’re very easy to make, they’re very difficult to make interesting.

    The business and sales guru Marsha Collier is one of the very few who has managed to combine intelligent content with a relaxed and friendly manner.

    6. Podcasts–Kerry O’Shea Gorgone
    Podcasts, like webcasts, are a fairly new communications medium for the business world. In format, they’re very much like radio interviews, but unlike radio (which tends to be news-driven), podcasts can carry a story or a theme for many episodes.

    Over the past six months, the podcast Serial has upended everyone’s idea of what’s possible using this medium. The business world hasn’t quite caught on to this kind of story-telling, so meanwhile the best role model for a solid business podcast is the ever-engaging Kerry O’Shea Gorgone who does a weekly podcast for @MarketingProfs.

    7. Sales Pitches–Ron Popeil
    The purpose of a pitch is to persuade the attendees to make a decision. As a general rule, they follow this pattern: 1) current problem/opportunity, 2) proposed solution/initiative, 3) desired decision/next steps.

    Think of sales pitches as presentations on steroids. They only include information that’s relevant to the audience and, most important, they drive to the “close”–the next steps (usually buying) that you’d like the customer to take.

    Traditional sales pitches have fallen out of favor in recent years, but if there’s any person alive today how can make a killer sales pitch, it’s living legend Ron Popiel. During a sales pitch on live television, he once sold around 10,000 rotisserie ovens worth over $1 million… in a single hour. Amazing!

    8. TED Talks–Amy Cuddy
    The TED Talk is a newly-evolved hybrid of a speech and a presentation. However, while speeches can be about anything, TED talks are usually built around the speaker’s journey in discovering and understanding something new or interesting.

    Like speeches, talks may contain a few graphics or photographs to illustrate the subject of the talk and questions are held to the end of the talk. However, TED Talks are they’re shorter than speeches, typically 20 minutes or less.

    The best TED Talks combine a compelling personality and with a fascinating subject matter. A perfect illustration of this combination is Amy Cuddy’s discussion of body language.

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  36. Shweta Sarma Avatar
    Shweta Sarma

    http://www.hrmeet.com.np

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  37. Shweta Sarma Avatar
    Shweta Sarma

    Naseer Khan at National HR Meet Katmandu, Nepal.

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  38. Eron Avatar
    Eron

    Do I Want to Be a Inspirational Speaker?

    Inspirational speakers use their life experiences and knowledge to talk with others and motivate them to take action or change their lives. They can have practically any background. For example, speakers may be experts in their field, have survived diseases, experienced significant life challenges, or be living with disabilities.

    The demand for an inspirational speaker’s presentations is highly dependent upon factors such as the subject matter, popular interest in the field, the speaking ability of the individual, and their experience as a speaker. The potential for income is high, but getting started as an inspirational speaker can be uniquely difficult.
    Job Requirements

    The career requirements for inspirational or motivational speakers can vary – they may have college degrees, vocational licenses, or other certifications. Most speakers have considerable experience in a particular industry or occupation. The following table highlights some of the qualifications for individuals who want to be public speakers:

    Common Requirements
    Experience Postsecondary training, several years working in a profession or interesting real-life stories***
    Key Skills Able to speak clearly*, knowledge of audience needs**, capable of keeping audiences engaged**, familiar with speech techniques for staying on point*, comfortable answering questions*, possess good stage presence**, able to use reasonable arguments** and capable of remaining energetic during meetings*
    Computer Skills Possess an understanding of how to use presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint)* and be able to utilize social media platforms***
    Technical Skills Familiar with using microphones*, able to create handouts and comfortable explaining technical instructions, if applicable**
    Additional Requirements Willingness to travel and able to work irregular hours***

    Sources: *Associated Universities, Inc., **University of Pittsburgh, ***University of Texas.
    Step 1: Become an Expert

    In this context, the term ‘expert’ is more of a general term describing a person with significant life experience or academic training. Many times, people acquire compelling life experiences by happenstance, but not everyone evaluates those experiences to determine if the lessons they contained could be used to help others. Inspirational speakers evaluate themselves frequently so that they can pass any useful information on to their audiences or clients. Common motivational life stories could discuss family relationships, overcoming an addiction or handling racial issues, or possibly consist of stories about positive personal growth.

    Individuals can also become experts through academic training and work experience. Becoming an expert in a particular field often involves attending college, developing a wide set of skills, earning degrees and working at one or more jobs. Because some career fields include on-the-job training, not all fields require college degrees. Vocational experts often use their knowledge to find innovative ways to solve problems. Many also try new approaches and continue learning about their fields. They then talk about what they’ve learned during speaking engagements.
    Step 2: Develop Public Speaking Skills

    Although most inspirational speakers are experts, not all experts can become inspirational speakers, especially if they do not possess strong public speaking skills. Individuals can gain public speaking skills by taking formal classes in the subject. Public speaking courses offered by colleges or other schools may provide information about delivering persuasive speeches, incorporating body language, using technology and fielding audience questions.

    There are also organizations and clubs that focus on helping people become better speakers. Some of these organizations are meant to help people improve their speaking skills in the workplace, but many of those lessons are applicable to individuals wanting to become professional inspirational speakers. In many of these organizations, people learn how to speak better through consistent practice and receive constructive criticism from fellow members.
    Step 3: Build Experience

    Inspirational speakers require real-world experience to develop their style and presentation. Professionals with no previous public speaking experience may consider volunteering to speak at local events or during business meetings. Vocational professionals can also volunteer to speak at schools, charitable organizations or community centers.
    Success Tip:

    Look into certification programs. Inspirational speakers can prove their level of professionalism by becoming certified. Several organizations offer different types of public speaking and leadership certification programs. To become certified, individuals may have to complete training classes and speak at a specific number of live engagements.

    Step 4: Begin Working in the Field

    After building enough experience, individuals may start charging money for speaking at events. Some inspirational speakers may organize their own seminars, which involves advertising, renting a location and processing collected fees. Some inspirational speakers may prefer employment at events organized by event coordinators. People who are experts in their field may not require any previous public speaking experience to work as an inspirational speaker, but experience can help professionals become more comfortable in front of crowds.
    Success Tips:

    Join an agency. Several agencies specialize in connecting conference organizers with inspirational speakers. Joining one or more of these agencies may help inspirational speakers find more employment opportunities. Additionally, several agencies are willing to handle fee negotiations, event scheduling and other pertinent details, allowing professionals to focus the majority of their time on their speeches and presentations.
    Publish speeches. Many inspirational speakers write books or blogs. Sometimes, people do not become inspirational speakers until after they have already published their works and been asked to speak at events. Using online platforms for blogs also allows inspirational speakers to market themselves and develop a strong following of fans.

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  39. Nita Chhibbar Avatar
    Nita Chhibbar

    Simerjeet Singh is also a good motivational speaker in India.

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  40. Eric Avatar
    Eric

    LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION

    Top 10 Best Motivational Speakers in the World

    Motivational speakers have had an enormous impact on my life, and millions of others, no matter what their personal situation in life may be. Their words are so powerful and inspirational, you just have to listen to their stuff on a daily basis. So it brings me to this post. I’ve been enjoying a lot of motivational videos recently, have been creating my own,  and have ended up listening to a lot of wonderful speeches.

    But who are the best motivational speakers in the world? Here’s my list of the top 10 motivational speakers in the world. These are the people you need to be following, listening to and watching on YouTube. They have transformed many people’s lives including mine.

     1) Eric Thomas

    Eric Thomas, born on September 11th 1965 in Tuscan, Arizona, was homeless at the age of 16 years old. But Eric decided that he wanted to make a better life for himself, to become someone with a life he could be proud of. E.T did just that, and pushed himself to end up playing 9 seasons as a cornerback in the NFL.

    He also managed to get the education he missed out on whilst he was homeless, and pushed himself further to achieve all the qualifications he dreamed of being able to achieve. Since playing in the NFL, Eric Thomas has become one of the best motivational speakers in the world. His YouTube videos are legendary and his best selling books have taken in millions of dollars in revenue.

    E.T’s speeches are so popular, that you’ll find he’s featured in roughly 90% of the motivational videos that others create and upload to YouTube, using compilations of clips, speeches and music.

    “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” – Eric Thomas

     2) Tony Robbins

    Tony Robbins was born on February 29th, 1960 in Los Angeles. His life at home when he was young was described by him as abusive and chaotic, and it was because of this that he left home at the age of 17. Originally when starting out in the world of motivational speaking, Robbins was promoting seminars for Jim Rohn. He later decided to begin his own journey hosting his own seminars.

    Tony has affected and changed so many people’s lives in a positive way through his seminars, motivational speeches and best selling books. If you search for him on YouTube several videos will pop up in which he’s changed someone’s life within the time space of the recording. The favorites of mine that I’ve watched, are where he cures a young man’s stutter in 7 minutes and saves another guys marriage in 8.

     

    “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.” – Tony Robbins

     3) Les Brown

    Les Brown was born on February 17th 1945 in Miami, Florida. Les was adopted by Mamie Brown, and whilst in grade school, was declared “educably mentally retarded”. Despite this and emotional issues it brought upon him, he was encourage by others to continue to learn and be the best he could be, leading him to unlock his full potential.

    Les is another motivational speaker who is incredibly popular among the motivational video compilations that others create, because his speeches are so deep and meaningful that they really get through to people. His top selling books: ‘It’s Not over until You Win!’ and ‘Live Your Dreams’are truly inspirational, and well worth the read.

     

    “When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up.” – Les Brown

     4) Jim Rohn

    Jim Rohn was born September 17th 1930 in Yakima, Washington, and passed away on December 5th 2009. Jim was a very successful entrepreneur, at one time being a Vice President of a very successful sales company, Nutri-Bio. However, after the company eventually went out of business, he was invited to speak at a meeting of one of his clubs.

    After this meeting, he was invited to speak at many other events and began making a name for himself. Jim Rohn was a wise businessman and managed to impart much of this wisdom into others. He’s definitely earned the right to be on this list of the best motivational speakers in the world.

     

    “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” – Jim Rohn

     5) Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30th 1947, in Austria. We all know him as the world famous professional bodybuilding champion, and there’s a very inspirational story behind Arnie’s bodybuilding success.

    Schwarzenegger served in the Austrian army at the age of 18 years old for 1 year, which at the time was compulsory for all 18 year old males. During this time, he would still manage to fit in his workouts between all the training and drills, whilst most people were resting. He snuck out of camp to compete in the Junior Mr. Europe contest, which he ended up winning.

    Arnold’s discipline towards his training was incredible, and the fact that he was willing to disobey the rules of the army and sneak out of camp to compete in the contest, just goes to show how badly he wanted it. Nowadays, he’s an inspiration to many bodybuilders and a great source of motivation for anyone wanting to be successful.

     

    “For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

     6) Zig Ziglar

    Zig Ziglar was born on November 6th, 1926 in Alabama, and passed away on November 28th in 2012. Ziglar has 11 siblings, and at the age of five years old, his father died of a stroke, and his sister passed away two days later. Zig actually served in the army from 1935 – 1946 during World War II.

    Ziglar met his wife Jean when he was just 17 years old, and after the war began to work as a salesman for many different companies, eventually becoming the vice president for the Automotive Performance company.

    He started taking part in motivational seminars, and also wrote his first book in 1975 titled: ‘See You at the Top’. This was the first of at least 15 books he’d written during the period of 1975 and 2012. A lot of wisdom has come from Zig Ziglar over the years and he is definitely one of the best motivational speakers in the world.

     

    “You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.” – Zig Ziglar

     7) Wayne Dyer

    Dr. Wayne Dyer was born on May 10th 1940 in Detroit, and spent the majority of his childhood in an orphanage. Dyer was in the U.S Navy after graduating high school, from 1958 to 1962. He then received his degree in counselling, a profession that he chose to work in for a while before taking it one step further.

    Dyer left his teaching job and started pursuing a career in motivational speaking, holding various lectures across the states and becoming an incredibly popular author.

    The first book that Dyer ever wrote has now had over 35 million copies sold and he’s proceeded to continue with his lecture tours, release various audio tapes and publish a regular stream of books.

     

    “Passion is a feeling that tells you: this is the right thing to do. Nothing can stand in my way. It doesn’t matter what anyone else says. This feeling is so good that it cannot be ignored. I’m going to follow my bliss and act upon this glorious sensation of joy.” – Wayne Dyer

     8) Robin Sharma

    Robin Sharma was born in 1964 in Nepal, and straight out of the Dalhousie University School of Law, became a professional lawyer. But he went much further in his career than being a fully qualified and successful lawyer.

    Sharma has written a total of 15 published books, from 1995 – 2011, on the subjects of self-help and leadership. One of his most popular books written; ‘The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari‘, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The book is all about a character called Julian, who decides to sell his home and Ferrari to go on a spiritual journey, after being the victim to a sudden heart attack.

    Some may say that Robin Sharma’s more of a motivational author rather than speaker, but he deserves to be on this list. He’s written 12 global best sellers, and is an expert author in the world of leadership and self development.

     

    “Dreamers are mocked as impractical. The truth is they are the most practical, as their innovations lead to progress and a better way of life for all of us.” – Robin S. Sharma

     9) Brian Tracy

    Brian Tracy was born on January 5th 1944 in Vancouver, Canada, and is the CEO ofBrian Tracy International, a company that specifically sets out to help individuals and organizations develop, train and grow. Brian’s ultimate goal is to help other people achieve their goals more efficiently and be able to achieve their full potential.

    That definitely sets the foundation for aworld class motivational speaker. His lifetime achievements are phenomenal, consulting huge numbers of businesses, hosting huge numbers of seminars and conducting  years and years of research in Business, Economics, Psychology and Philosophy.

    There’s no more to say other than the title given on his website: Professional Speaker, Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur and Success Expert.

     

    “No one lives long enough to learn everything they need to learn starting from scratch. To be successful, we absolutely, positively have to find people who have already paid the price to learn the things that we need to learn to achieve our goals.” – Brian Tracy

     10) Nick Vujicic

    Nick Vujicic was born on December 4th 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. Nick was born with Tetra-Amelia syndrome, a very rare disorder whereby someone is born with an absence of all four limbs. This no doubt ably, made things incredibly tough for Nick growing up, as he struggled both mentally and physically.

    It led to him founding his very own non-profit organization called ‘Life Without Limbs’. Nick Vujicic is a true inspiration to us all, and if you’ve watched some of his motivational speeches on YouTube, you’ll realize just how much he’s been able to adapt to a life without limbs. Many people with this disorder might not be willing to work hard in order to truly push their abilities.

    Nick can type 43 words a minute on a computer. That’s right, you heard me correctly. This is a guy who has an absence of all four limbs, but can type 43 words per minute on a computer. I encourage you to watch some of his videos on YouTube, and see exactly what I’m talking about.

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    http://www.hrmeet.com.np/

    Mr. Shekhar Golchha

    Vice President,
    Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI)
    Chairperson,
    Employer’s Council
    President,
    Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association
    Executive member,
    Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    Board Member,
    Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry
    Chief Patron,
    Disabled New Life Center

    Mr. Naseer Khan

    India’s Number One Motivational Speaker
    Uses advanced techniques like NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Hypnosis
    Specializes in Power Selling, Employee Motivation , Stress Elimination, High Performance Leadership ,
    Confidence Building, Conflict Resolution, Goal Setting, Success Strategies, Law of Attraction, Psychology of Wealth,
    Power of Dreams, Youth Empowerment, and Personality TRANSFORMATION

    Dr. Sujaya Banerjee

    Human Resources professional for over 24 years
    TEDx Speaker
    Currently Chief Talent Officer at Essar
    Winner of Youth Icon Award for 2009 and the Contribution to HR Community Award awarded by the Government of Malaysia in 2012
    Presented White Papers and chaired Conferences around the world at GE’s John F. Welch Leadership Center (Crotonville), at the CLO Summit-Harvard Business School, ASTD Denver Conference 2012
    Author of the much acclaimed ‘SWITCH-How 12 Indian Companies Managed Change
    Founder of the Asia Woman Leadership Forum

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    R Shreshtha

    KATHMANDU, MAR 26 – Krishna Raj Chaudhari, Chief Manager – Human Resources at Nirdhan Utthan Bank, was on Thursday awarded with the “HR Manager of the Year – 2014”. The award carries a purse of Rs 50,000.

    The announcement was made during the eighth HR Meet organised by Growth Sellers Private Limited.

    More than 200 participants from different institutions and professions participated in the one-day event. The event featured FNCCI Vice-president Shekhar Golchha as one of the speakers who spoke on industrial relations in Nepal. The programme was further resourced by Sujaya Banerjee, Chief Talent Officer and Senior VP – HR at Essar Group, on the topic “Talent Management- Attracting and Engaging Talent for Retention”.

    India’s leading motivational speaker Naseer Khan delivered speech on “The Leadership of Tomorrow”.

    Posted on: 2015-03-27 08:33
    http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathmandu-post/2015/03/26/money/chaudhari-bags-hr-manager-of-the-year/274668.html

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  43. wisdomindia Avatar
    wisdomindia

    Thank you friends. We appreciate your contribution and support.

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  44. Suhas Chandra Avatar
    Suhas Chandra

    Speakers
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    Simply Life Speakers Bureau is your number one source for finding the best motivational speakers in the country. Our speakers, who range from bestselling authors to business experts and Olympic gold medalists, have the ability to motivate and encourage others to see things in a more positive light through their life stories.

    Motivational speakers will inspire each person and are a guaranteed way to ensure that your event stands out, whether it is a corporate event or otherwise, by connecting on a deeper level. Employees at the top and bottom of the company ladder are important investments to the success of your business, and hiring a motivational speaker is a great way to bring everyone together. Each member of your team will walk out the room feeling re-energized and motivated.

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  45. Yusuf Tura Avatar
    Yusuf Tura

    Motivational speaking is not for everyone. Anyone can give a good word, a reassuring pat on the back of a friend who is down, but not everyone can be a motivational speaker.

    This is because an inspiring motivational speaker needs to be confident, needs to know what he is talking about, and needs to be human enough for his audience to be able to relate to him. Great motivational speakers like Naseer Khan constantly do that.

    A lot of people give motivational speechesfor a living, but only a select few have all the characteristics needed for a speaker who can truly motivate, inspire and encourage his audience.

    Here are the top 3 characteristics you will find in the best motivational speakers today.

    A Strong Sense of Personal Motivation and Optimism

    This is perhaps the primary requirement for every motivational speaker. The process of motivating another person, let alone a crowd, can be difficult if you are not persuasive. The process of driving yourself to perform at your best, to give your 100% to every task, can be difficult to do, which makes motivational speakers who can awaken this drive in others so amazing. The secret is having their own supply of abundant motivation within themselves.

    The greatest motivational speakers have mastered the art of living motivated lives, which can be seen in their past accomplishments and even in their personal and social relationships. Without this inner motivation, a speaker’s speech falls flat, even fake. Genuinely motivated persons are effective motivators because they practice what they preach.

    Motivational speakers are also inherently optimistic. Speakers are often brought in to boost morale, to give a little bit of encouragement especially during tough times. The best motivational speakers can spot reasons to feel good despite being surrounded by tough conditions. Pair optimism with a good, compelling talk, delivered by a speaker who everyone can relate to, and you create the perfect environment for boosting morale.

    Ability to Connect

    Inner motivation and the desire to motivate others can only do so much without the inherent ability to connect. The greatest speakers in history, like Martin Luther King, JFK, Nelson Mandela, to name a few, had the ability to connect to the audience, to exude the vibe that they were one with the people in the room, that they knew what the audience was going through.

    The best motivational speakers are those speakers who the audience sees as someone who can be a best friend, a trusted buddy, someone who they can relate to. The best speakers have the gift of connecting to a crowd as a whole and connecting to every individual in that crowd, so you get the feeling that as you are listening, it is as if the speaker is talking directly to you.

    The use of humor, an air of humility, and honesty often makes this possible, since people will find it hard to connect to someone who is so put together and so overwhelmingly confident. This is perhaps the reason why most speakers tend to tell stories about past times failures or insecurities, to show the audience that they too have felt down, discouraged or afraid.

    A Good Voice

    A good voice is 90% of the delivery. A good voice, one that resonates throughout the room, delivers the message to everyone in the room. Most motivational speakers today have taken lessons so they can learn how to project their voices, because how the speech is delivered can make or break the message.

    Natural speakers have this ability to talk clearly, pace their words the right way, and modulate their voices to avoid making a boring, monotonous speech. Most people will notice that the best speakers can keep a crowd engaged just by pacing their words so that it doesn’t sound like a long, boring lecture. A good voice is also a good tool for engaging the audience, especially for speakers standing in front of a large crowd.

    These are just 3 of the top characteristics of successful and effective motivational speakers. There are so many great speeches out there, but without the right person on stage to deliver them, the message often falls on uninterested, bored ears. Inner motivation, being relatable, an air of optimism and a good voice can drive a point home better than the best written speech can.

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  46. Manisha Avatar
    Manisha

    I want to be a top motivational speaker in India. I find this blog very and all these discussions. Thanks.

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  47. Sanjay Dhar Avatar
    Sanjay Dhar

    I found this article interesting. I myself am trying to get into motivational speaking arena. I searched Google about the best motivational speakers in India, I find Naseer Khan quite impressive.

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  48. Manisha Avatar
    Manisha

    This is a very helpful article for people like me who aspire to be a motivational speaker in India and this blog also helps event planners to get insights into leading motivational speakers in India. I for one am a big fan of Naseer Khan however there are quite a few promising motivational speakers in India who could be mentioned here in this blog.

    Harsh Agrawal
    Pandurang Shastri Athavale
    Vijay Batra
    Deepak Chopra
    Aisha Chaudhary
    Bhavik Gandhi
    Harish Iyer
    Shiv R. Jhawar
    Priya Kumar
    Minocher Patel
    Paul Robinson
    Bishal Sarkar,
    Srikumar Rao
    Kamal Narayan Seetha
    Anubhav Srivastava
    Sukhabodhananda
    Shivani Verma
    akash gautam
    Zubin Rashid
    Rajesh Agarwal 
    Ujjwal Patni
    Vishwas Mudagal
    Himeesh Madaan
    Tony Robbins
    Les Brown
    Jack Canfield
    Eric Thomas
    Nick Vujicic 
    Zig Ziglar 
    Dr. Wayne Dyer 
    Jim Rohn
    Stephen Covey
    Brian Tracy
    Robin Sharma
    Santosh Nair
    Shiv Khera
    Chandrashekhar Singh
    Kevin Abdulrahman
    Vijay Michihito Batra
    Vasant Chauhan
    Indrajyoti Sengupta (Ron Sen)

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  49. Daraksh Avatar
    Daraksh

    Great post. I’m a huge fan of Naseer

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  50. Jeff Korhan Avatar
    Jeff Korhan

    The business of educating, inspiring, and educating audiences can be one of the most rewarding careers when the audience gets everything they expected and more. This is the challenge for professional speakers and meeting planners

    These days audiences are better educated, and thanks to abundant digital and social media, have pretty much seen and heard it all.

    This is why the traditional motivational speech is out of favor, and why the same may soon be true for the standard presentation as we know it.

    What inspires and motivates audiences these days is substance. This includes personal stories and content in all of its forms that make meaningful connections that transcend the speech.

    A True Story

    Several years ago I accepted an engagement to be the sole keynote speaker for an event, and on very short notice. As a result, it was not possible to interview audience members as I usually do, and that created some uncertainty.

    Nevertheless, the meeting planner assured me I would be addressing a mainstream small business audience, which happens to be my sweet spot.

    What I learned after my presentation was the previous speakers for this event were traditional motivational speakers, such as celebrities and Olympic athletes. I’m thankful I did not know this in advance.

    One audience member shared this with me after the event: “You’re one of the best speakers we’ve had in years.” I instantly knew he was sincere, so I thanked him and inquired as to why.

    “I don’t need to learn how to kick a football. I’m operating a local, small business, and what you shared with me today will actually help me grow my business.”

    Touchdown! Welcome to a new ball game.

    The new motivational keynote presentation is a content-rich, collaborative event that engages the audience and helps them accomplish their goals.

    What’s especially interesting is what’s working these days are lessons derived from real-life experiences by regular people. This is what is relevant and relatable for most general audiences, and therefore is defining the new motivational speaker as one that leads with content.

    In fact, a recent industry report by Tagoras and Velvet Chainsaw Consulting suggests that “current, relevant content” is the most important criteria for speaker success today, as listed by over 75% of the survey respondents.

    This is the new motivational speaker, one that …

    #1 – Collaborates with The Audience

    On the surface, I imagine it appears that speakers are communicating with our audiences when we are working. While this is true, we are also actively using all of our senses to discern even the most subtle clues that we are indeed connecting with that audience.

    This collaboration is like a dance. When it is working it is an unmistakable feeling you know with certainty.

    When a speaker views a presentation as a performance, it compromises its value. Yet, when it becomes a dance or collaboration that engages them with the speaker, and more importantly, with each other, it becomes something special, because every audience and speaker will never be as they are at that one moment in time.

    How does this work on a practical level?

    When you rigidly define the presentation in advance you limit what it can be. Whereas, when you allow it to evolve right up to the minute, and continue to keep it open as you gracefully move forward, it indeed becomes a collaborative dance with unlimited potential.

    This is one reason why I never give my presentation slides out in advance. Just the feeling of being locked in feels like I’m squeezing the life out of something that is still unborn.

    #2 – Gives the Audience Confidence

    I’ve learned over time that to be free in the moment to connect with the audience requires rigorous preparation and practice. This includes, but is not limited to the following.

    Have a structure. But don’t be locked into it. For example, something may happen minutes before you step on stage that will make for an ideal opening. (More on this in #3)

    Be ready for anything. Early in my career I hired an expert to “punch up” the humor in my presentation. The laughter I received was so unexpected I “stepped on it,” rather than giving it time to breathe. Now I know to expect the unexpected, and respond appropriately.

    Know your material. In my opinion, the reason for ums, ahs, and other speech crutches are not knowing the material well. The solution is getting in front of more audiences to get the necessary experience, with blogging being a virtual means for accomplishing the same.

    Tell stories. Stories are the lifeblood of any presentation; without them you have facts, figures, data, and information that are quickly forgotten. If that information is brought to life with a story, it becomes memorable.

    Shift to engage. There should be no fewer than 7-8 shifts in any presentation, including the opening and closing stories. These shifts or movements change the tempo and get or keep the audience engaged. Every humorist knows that whether a a joke works or not, you move on to the next one. For business speakers, this is the next shift or story.

    Experiment with preparation. I personally find it invaluable to interview members of the audience in advance. This develops a relationship with the audience before taking the stage. Plus, you acquire useful information that shapes your presentation in powerful ways, thereby making it feel more like a conversation than a presentation

    Trust the audience. Once in a while you will make amazing connections with your audience. This happens when you begin to feel the connection, and then have the courage to “step into it.” It’s literally like taking a leap into the unknown with the faith that you will be supported. While there is risk, you’ll never experience it unless you give it a try.

    Swing for the seats. When you confidently go for it all, you may win or fail, but you will never have any regrets. If you only want to make a living as motivational speaker you can just play it safe, as many do. However, if you want a career where you can really make a difference, you have to be willing to go all in.

    Surprise with hold-backs. Unlike the “one more thing” that Steve Jobs became known for, hold-backs are kept in the back pocket (so to speak) and only used when opportunities for using them presents themselves – if they do at all. The trick is knowing your audience well enough to anticipate what might happen, such as the need to cut the presentation short, stretch it out, tell a story, or have an answer to the question: What else can you do for us?

    Professional motivational speakers like Naseer Khan are always prepared for these opportunities.

    #3 – Has a Process that Always Delivers

    Finally, the new motivational speaker has a system that ensures they always deliver, no matter what . I have a checklist that continues to evolve and grow as I encounter new circumstances that provide invaluable experience.

    Immediately before the event everyone is “setting the stage.” This is when all eyes are on the motivational speaker, the one who is expected to be gracious, patient, and in control, regardless of what may be happening around them.

    Once again, the key is preparation. Here’s a partial list.

    Show up early. Speaking is a business – which means you always have to deliver. There are numberless things that can go wrong, and time is on your side when it comes to getting them remedied.

    Have a timeline. I have a habit of writing out my timeline the evening prior to every event – when I will wake up, meditate, exercise, have breakfast, etc. This gives me multiple checkpoints that ensure I get to the event on time and show up mentally prepared.

    Notice everything. Walk and feel the room before setting up for the event (preferably the day prior) when you can be alone. Notice lighting, temperature, cords that may be trip hazards, background noise. This is a great time to visualize an outstanding outcome!

    Write down names, phone numbers, and keep them handy. Everyone that you meet will be honored if you acknowledge them by name. Plus, having the phone numbers of everyone that can help troubleshoot if necessary is an essential best practice.

    Greet the audience before the event begins. When you can greet people before you take the stage you honor their presence and build a bond that can only get even stronger.

    Test, test, test all of the AV. Ideally, this should be done multiple times, preferably beginning the the day prior.

    Get centered. This may vary for some, but I know many motivational speakers take a few minutes of quiet time as I do to before taking the stage to clear their minds and get centered. While this can be challenging when you are the center of attention, it can be disguised as a last-minute “restroom break.”

    Keep your focus. Before the program its easy to get distracted by any number of things, including multiple presentations at the event, or upcoming events in the coming days. In the film The Verdict, Paul Newman is a down on his luck attorney who gets one last chance with a big case. He reminds himself over and over, “There is no other case. This is the only case. THIS – is the case.” I do the same for every presentation to keep my focus. Trust your Intuition. When you are on stage anything is possible. The more you trust and act on your intuition, the more likely the event will prove to be a success. Stick to your process. I was once asked by a meeting planner (in advance) to stop my presentation to an audience of over 500 and conduct a brief Q&A. This was a mistake. I lost control of the room, as well as the buoyant energy that we created up to that point. My process has since been revised, and this will never happen again, at least not without moderators to help manage the process. This underscores one thing that some speakers forget. Regardless of the cause, the speaker always bears full responsibility for what they can control, which is nearly everything associated with their program. Failure to do so will not earn you sympathy – or get you rehired. Leave late. Running off-stage is not only disrespectful of the audience, it is a missed opportunity. Patiently meeting and greeting with audience members is considered by most meeting planners to be an extension of the formal program. Plan for this, however long it may take. Just to set the record straight, I have never (and will never) refer to myself as motivational speaker. That phrase just happens to be one that is readily recognizable to most people, especially those outside of the meetings and events industry. Like so many others that see the future clearly, I consider myself to be a content speaker that is willing to do whatever it takes to deliver a collaborative experience that engages every audience member with as many others as possible.

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