Last updated on February 14th, 2019 at 06:45 am
You can’t fake authenticity. So, when it comes to inspiring and motivating an audience, nothing makes more of an impact than listening to someone speak from personal experience.
Motivation isn’t something you usually obtain on demand. You don’t just snap your fingers and decide you are going to be motivated today. There’s much more nuance behind it.
It is not that elusive as it seems to be. Some amazing speakers who appear to have cracked its code and learned the secret to staying motivated at all times.
So, if you are looking to motivate the audience at your event, then these speakers will be a great addition to the program.
The amazing speakers included in this article will motivate and captivate the audience by sharing positive life lessons which are genuinely transformative.
Meet the Amazing Speakers Which Will Show that Audience Motivation Is Important
Read on to learn more about them and how they can add tremendous value to our event.
Amy Purdy
Amy’s keynote presentations focus on inspiring guests to live a life which goes beyond their limits, something she’s learned to do after a tragic event.
While in her twenties, Amy went home with what she thought was the flu, and just a few hours later she was put on life support and given a 2% chance at survival. She was later diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and had both of her legs amputated.
Amy had to learn to accept and embrace the new her, put the pieces back together in her life and create new meaning. Now, she is a Paralympic snowboarder, world-class speaker, and NY Times best-selling author.
It’s a powerful story she now proudly shares with others to inspire them to challenge themselves to keep marching forward.
Listen Amy speak about losing her legs, finding silver linings and moving forward in the emotional Goalcast presentation captured in the video below.
Waldo Waldman
As a former combat decorated fighter pilot and sales manager, Waldo Waldman is one of the most amazing speakers you’ll ever meet. His insightful presentations center on building a culture of excellence and courage.
By sharing his captivating experiences combined with dramatic jet fighter video footage, Waldo manages to conclusively demonstrate how both organizations and individuals can overcome performance barriers.
There are three elements that Waldo deems essential to gaining incredible success and reaching new heights – even in highly competitive circumstances:
- disciplined training,
- dedicated teamwork,
- and passionate leadership.
With his well-crafted content and strong oratory abilities, Waldo encourages audiences to always prepare diligently for an assignment and tackle challenges with the courage to maximize their results.
If you want to get a sample of the skills which contributed to Waldo being included in the Speaker Hall of Fame, check out the presentation below.
Kechi Okwuchi
Just like the other amazing speakers in this article, Kechi is more than just someone who knows how to speak in front of an audience; she is a survivor.
From plane crash victim to magna cum laude college graduate and finalist singer on America’s Got Talent, Kechi Okwuchi has unquestionably overcome a lot.
She is a living example that although you can’t always fully control the narrative of your life or prevent change, you can choose to stand up and not let difficulties in your life stop you dead in your tracks.
She shows that some of the most powerful motivation comes wrapped in sandpaper, meaning that some of the most profound lessons stem from hardship and even tragedy.
The key is to take that experience and shape it into something you can use to fuel you – not make you afraid. Watch Kechi speak passionately about the importance of knowing yourself and your vision in the clip below:
Nicole Greer
Nicole Greer is keen on helping everyone live a meaningful and diverse life. As previously mentioned, in her view, life becomes more vibrant when people pursue their ideas and turn them into a reality.
She is an inspirational speaker who has toured around the world working with people from all walks of life. Her goal is to bring out the potential in everyone – helping people be in control of their own lives.
She is the CEO and principal coach of her coaching company and has more than 20 years of experience as an inspirational speaker. It can be easily said Nicole is a veteran of the industry. Her work breeds motivation.
What your audience can expect from Nicole’s presentation is nothing short of energetic. Her keynotes are a 101 for those who lack the determination to pursue their dreams.
With Nicole’s help, audience members will learn no obstacles are insurmountable.
Paul Krismer
Paul is the tradesman of positive emotions. His entire work focuses on how positive emotions can have a significant impact on life both personally and professionally.
As a motivational speaker, his role is to inspire others, yet Paul is also inspired by what he does. He has remained committed to his work for more than 20 years and shows no signs of stopping.
Being an inspirational leader for such a long time, Paul has gained a set of skills few others possess. His speeches are very compelling, and he has a very stern stage presence.
It also helps that Paul is the pragmatic type. Being very invested in his work, he always offers practical advice to the audience, not just empty statements.
During his presentations, your audience will be taken on a rollercoaster of emotions. So if people leave the event hall with a smile on their face, then it means Paul has reached his objective.
Willie Jolley
Dr. Willie Jolley is on a journey to help organizations and their employees reach new heights.
Dr. Jolley has quite the story to back up his motivational speeches. He started as an unsuccessful singer, only to end up becoming one of the biggest names in public speaking, alongside amazing speakers such as Zig Ziglar and Les Brown.
He is most known as the speaker Ford Motors brought in during the Great Recession when the company was on the brink of bankruptcy. With his help, they managed to turn from losing a million dollars daily to one billion dollars in profits.
His mission is to empower people to reach their potential. His presentations are all about helping the audience cultivate a healthy mindset which will lead them to achieve great success.
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The speakers featured in this article have a proven track of inspiring people to outgrow themselves. Will your attendants be next?
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All the keynote speakers included in this article share a common trait: they all have unbelievable life stories which have shaped them into the remarkable personalities that they are today.
They are living examples of how significant it is to stay motivated, and can make your next event not only more meaningful but also more impactful.
However, if you want to make sure they will be available to attend your event, contact us and secure your date today. Get the chance to have them speak at your next event by calling (615) 283-0039. We’re always happy to hear from you.