Last updated on January 22nd, 2019 at 01:50 pm
Can YOU Become a Motivational Speaker?
Yes. You. Can.
While sitting in the airport waiting for my flight I decided to answer the most common question I get from people after hearing me speak:
How can I become a motivational speaker like you?
Here are my simple steps sprinkled with some inspiration to get you motivational speaker dreamers going in the right direction:
9 of my tips covered in this video are:
1. If you feel called to speak–speak! Follow that pattern of your heart.
2. Becoming and remaining a paid motivational speaker is not all candy and roses. It’s hard work!
3. You have to be “in it” for the long haul. Building a public speaking dream takes years.
4. It’s a business and you need to treat it like one.
5. Know your message. Have a story to tell.
6. Find your market.
7. Have a plan.
8. Find your tribe. The National Speakers Association & Toastmasters International.
9. Believe in yourself.
If you need more motivational speaking help, I do offer private public speaking coaching.
Story/Speech/Presentation Coaching and Consulting with me consists of:
• Learning How to Become a Master Storyteller
• Raising Your Level of Influence
• Perfecting Your Pitch
• Connecting and Engaging with Authenticity and Power
• Creating Presentations that Win Over Your Audience
• Becoming The One The Audience Listens To and Wants to Follow
Have fun and enjoy your big dream journey!
Kelly Swanson
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Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, motivational speaker, published author and TV personality who is passionate about helping women harness the power of their stories to connect, influence, and get the results they dream of accomplishing. Laughing the whole way, Kelly teaches women how to master the art of connection through the power of strategic storytelling. You can find her on The Fashion Hero show airing Fall of 2017 on Amazon Prime or on her website MotivationalSpeakerKellySwanson.com.
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