A good motivational speaker can do wonders for your employees and your
business. Of course, the key to a successful presentation is preparation
and making a good choice as to whom to bring to speak. Here are some
tips on doing just that.
A good motivational speaker can do wonders for your employees and your
business. Having learned from experience, education, and study, they can
bring concepts to the uninitiated that will open their eyes and
increase their productivity. Of course, the key is all in the
presentation and that’s why half the burden falls on you if you want to
hire such a person to come speak to your employees. If you hold a
session in a dingy, poorly lit office with employees drifting in and
out, you’ll probably not quite get the best bang for your buck. Prepare
well, however, and you can have something that makes a lasting
impression.
One of the most important things you can do when hiring a motivational
speaker is to start your search as soon as possible. Don’t plan to have
an event next month when you don’t know anything about the subject. Good
men are hard to find and they will be booked up for quite some time in
the future. Sure, you might find someone who is available next
Wednesday, but do you really think they will have anything worth
listening to? If you start early you can find out who is available, who
is really respected, and who fits your company profile.
When you find someone you think might be a good fit, don’t just book the
date and let that be that. Talk to them, work with them, help them
understand the type of crowd they’ll be addressing. A good motivational
speaker will always have their basic speech and nothing is going to
change that. But they should also be able to tailor that speech to meet
the needs of a particular group of people. That may be as simple as
changing a few jokes here and there or finding some relatable examples.
Or it could mean changing the message substantially. Either way, give
your hire the chance to bring his A game to the event.
Finally, a bit of practical advice, make sure you get a solid contract
in writing when you hire your motivational speaker. This will protect
both parties and ensure there is no miscommunication. You don’t want to
plan a big event for a certain date and have your guy back out on you at
the last minute. Of course, this can be largely avoided by doing your
homework and hiring a consummate professional, but you will be better
off getting everything written down, including the date, the hours they
are to appear, and the fee they are owed.
