السبت، 3 سبتمبر 2016

The Best Way To Handle A Motivational Keynote Speaker

By Christine Price


The pinnacle of every conference is the address by the invited guest. This speech makes a conference memorable by either setting the tone or crystallizing the theme. A motivational keynote speaker provides the signature address that defines the success or failure of a conference. How best do you handle the guest so that the address becomes successful?

Every conference has a unique theme and set up. The audience has particular expectations based on composition and purpose of congregating. As such, you should identify a guest who can deliver to these expectations. Such a person must command authority and be regarded in high esteem by the participants. This is the only way his or her speech will have an impact on participants.

Guests should merge with participants other than appearing like appendixes. To facilitate this assimilation, brief your speaker adequately before he or she makes a presentation. With such briefing, it is easier for him to prepare relevant content in terms of audience and theme. Crucial motivation briefing involves understanding the situation of your audience. The morale of the audience is easier to lift if the situation is well known.

Speakers have addressed other conferences and gatherings in the past. Each speaker also has a unique style and specialization. Most have written books and produced videos, among other materials. The guest must be made aware of the need to tailor the materials being used to suit the audience. You will avoid a scenario where guests use your conference to advance personal courses.

Close engagement is important for motivation purposes. Speakers should be ready to mingle with participants in order to understand their needs. Since each participant has a personal struggle that needs attention, close interactions will assist speakers to easily identify with the challenges of individual members of a group. Close encounters shape the speech by guests such that it reflects personal encounters. The engagements will be more meaningful and relevant.

There are instances where guests take over meetings and overshadow the main theme or intentions of the organization. It should be understood that regardless of the stature of a guest, concern and attention remains focused on participants. Guests should devote adequate time to listen to discussions in order to understand the needs of their audience. You need guests who are genuinely interested in the conference other than popping in and out.

The fees to be paid to any guest must be agreed upon before hand. Other issues that require attention are revenue generated and the possibility of selling merchandise at the conference. Allowing the speaker to sell merchandise may reduce the fees payable. However, personal merchandise may override materials relevant to your gathering. Polish the details before hand.

Speakers ignite the mood of conferences but must never be allowed to overshadow the main theme or purpose of the conference. The engagements must be negotiated without forcing your guest to get out of character or allowing him to take over the meeting and run his own agenda. All activities and engagements must be geared towards lifting the spirits of participants.




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