From the storyteller around the campfire to great spiritual and political leaders, speakers have motivated people throughout history. Today's motivational speakers inspire students to stay in school, say no to drugs and gangs, and prepare for life after graduation. Adults are motivated by speakers to follow their dreams and achieve greater success in business and in life. The first place to look for what to speak about is your own life. Make a list of the goals you have achieved, such as graduating from college, landing your first job, finding someone to love, overcoming a bad habit, starting a business, raising children, or living a lifelong dream.
People find it inspiring to hear about how others have overcome obstacles to achieve their dreams.
If you have ever had to deal with fear, rejection, financial hardship, or loss along the way to achieving your goals, you probably have the basic material to give a motivational speech. Unfortunately, unless you're already famous, audiences won't pay just to hear your life story. To be successful, you should identify how your speeches can help people solve their problems, achieve their goals, or otherwise improve their lives. Choose a Niche People won't take you seriously if you promise to solve all their problems and help them get rich, lose weight, find the love of their life, become great leaders, get healthy, improve sales, achieve happiness, etc. It's important to have a niche because people like to hire experts.