Saturday, January 28, 2017

How To Find The Right Professional Keynote Speaker

By Amy Wilson


Today's corporations, non-profits, and even smaller businesses are looking for ways to motivate employees, in the hopes it improves performance. Using a professional keynote speaker has become an important part of company meetings and celebrations. That person is responsible for connecting with his audience, making his approach one that they will carry forward. A professional motivational speaker needs to have several qualities in order to make that connection:

However, before finding the right person for your event, you have to first identify the topic of the speech. Once you have identified the topic, it is now time to find the keynote speaker for the occasion. Here are some guidelines on how to find the right individual:

A sense of humor also goes a long way. It doesn't matter how skilled someone is or how well respected he is in his particular business circles. If a keynote speaker can't keep the audience engaged, then nothing is gained. A sense of humor allows everyone to poke fun at their situation and lighten up. Businesses will gain employee respect when can look at this side of the fence. A sense of humor doesn't mean the individual should be Robin Williams, but he does need to be fun.

An inspirational side. The professional needs to rally the troops, so to speak, and give them something to believe in. This gives a team something to connect with, to strive for, and to better them in. Perhaps the individual has faced an adverse situation and learned greatly from it - someone in the company may have faced a similar situation and immediately connects. All it takes is one powerful statement to make an effect.

Don't Hire Friends of Family. Finding a profession keynote speaker or a motivational spokesperson is far easier than it used to be in the past. Simply go online and start reviewing their demos. Whatever you do, don't hire any one that is a friend or relative of someone that is affiliated with the company. Even if they are highly competent, if something should go wrong you are stuck.

You can also attend a seminar or an event (with permission of course) that gives out the same topic as yours and check out the expert that they have. This is similar to watching an orator in video; this is just doing it live. This is also a way on how to gauge the audience's reaction to the presenter. You can also identify if the person has a natural rapport with the audience, or if they are able to deliver the speech in a manner worthy of a great public orator.

Maintain control of the situation - Many people who offer this speaking service have a star mentality, and believe that you are there to serve them. Remember, you are the one pushing their performance, and therefore you are the one helping to further their careers just as they are helping to sponsor your event. It's a two way street, but the difference in power is that you can always hire someone else. Be firm and up front about what is expected, and don't let them make changes or alterations at the last minute unless necessary.

Hiring a specialized keynote speaker is an excellent way to motivate your employees about upcoming changes, events, or more, especially if the person is well-known throughout the community. It is important to provide as much information to the presenter as possible so they can be entirely prepared for the event. In addition. Always let them know what your budget is and what you expect to pay for the services. This will help you be sure you can afford the person.




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