How to Deal with Conflict and Cranky People
Let’s face it – some people’s mood swings can gnaw at your sanity. Crankiness is infectious – it can spread through an office as silently and pervasively as a virus. Most people will do anything to escape the cranky person’s subtle harassment and frequent emotional outbursts. Another’s foul mood can become your liability, draining the joy out of […]
The 7 E’s of Leadership
I was recently an inspirational speaker for a hospital leadership retreat. The other inspirational speaker for the hospital leaders, Ralph Burns, unravelled for us 7 key leadership qualities in his motivational speech. Here are the 7 Leadership Qualites: The inspirational speaker ended his motivational speech by compelling hospital leaders to embrace and focus on one or […]
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How HIRE A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
Hire A Speaker | Inspirational speaker | Idoinspire (403) 500-6202 Jody@idoinspire.com Home Meet Jody Clients Meeting Planners All Work & No Say Blog Engage. Empower. Inspire “As an internationally recognized keynote speaker, Jody hasthe expertise, the passion, and the experienceto deliver the right message to revitalizehardworking professionals.” – “A Great Speaker” Byron, Washington County […]
Motivational Quotes From Three Champions
Sports stars are our heroes. They are who we look up to inspire us and spur us on to improve. In this post, we look at three champions who have fought hard in their chosen sports to be recognized as the best and how they can motivate you in your own life. LeBron James In their […]
5 Top Reasons to Attend a Conference
Last week I was a motivational speaker for a technology and support staff conference. Walking through the hallways, I was taken aback by the tremendous spirit and engagement of delegates. Clearly, this was an industry event not to be missed. Meeting delegates came from all across the world to attend. Like any great event, delegates […]
How to Deal with Public Speaking Anxiety
A common question I get as a motivational speaker is how to control nervousness when speaking. A great tip that has stuck with me over the years is that fear and excitement are nearly the same emotion, just on different ends of the spectrum. It’s hard to tell if you are excited or scared. Thus, it is […]
How to Own a Room
When I was just starting out as a motivational speaker, I was nervous. I would pace back and forth and stare blankly at the audience, searching for the next word to say. It was not a fun experience for me or the audience. I had a good friend observe me speak and suggest that I need […]
How to Give a Motivational Speech to Deliver Bad News
Delivering bad news is never fun. Some people will avoid it at all costs. The trouble is, the problems persist, and people ignore it. That feeling of discomfort gnaws at you and consistently grows. Here, ignorance is not bliss, because it comes at a significant toll on people’s sanity. When we attempt to soften the blow and […]
Etiquette Tips for a Guest Speaker
I was a female motivational speaker for an HR Conference. The association also hired a top name motivational speaker, and the place was packed with people there to hear him speak. The crowd was abuzz with energy, anticipating the big speech. To the sound of thunderous applause, loud music, and flashing lights, the motivational speaker took the stage. […]
