Finding A Good Motivational Speaker

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.