Sports Helps Motivate Employees to Work as a Team
A manager’s job is to motivate others so that they can perform to the best of their abilities. This is very similar to how coaches attempt to motivate their athletes to perform at their optimal level, especially if they are working with players who are part of a team. They need to do what they can in […]
How Long Should a Keynote Speaker Talk?
When I get hired as a keynote speaker, a common question from the meeting planner is, “How much time do you need?”. My answer is, “How much time do you have?”. The most important thing to consider when determining the length to designate for a keynote speaker is the impact you want them to have on […]
HOW TO GIVE A SHORT MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH TO RALLY YOUR TEAM
Team. On the outside, it looks like a plain, four-lettered word. But it is more than that. It isn’t just four letters stringed together to form a word; it stands for joint efforts, hard work, and, most importantly, leaning on each other in good and bad times. Many managers have a firm belief in the […]
HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL LIKE THEY MATTER
Words have the power to touch you. Words empower you; they impact you; they change you. There is this one quote that has touched me on multiple levels, and I would like to Share it with you; “The measure of a life is not what that life accomplishes, but rather the impact that life has on […]
6 Public speaking techniques to Engage your Audience
Do you know what’s the one thing in common between a writer and a good public speaker? They are both good at storytelling. Yet, this is just one of the key characteristics that helps public speakers keep their audience engaged. I have lined up six public speaking techniques for you that will not only make […]
Meeting Planners, Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
Let’s start with a very simple fact; “Showing yourself kindness and love isn’t being selfish or self-indulgent.” The society we live in today is highly dominated by the mantra of “No pain, no gain.” People think of stress and striving as badges of honor and wear them proudly every single day. We measure success on […]
Understanding the Power of Motivation
For many people working a regular 9 to 5 job, motivation is like an ice cube. It builds up with effort, only to have it melt away as you get lost in the daily struggles of life. That’s why, as a business leader, you need to take steps to improve morale. In life, thousands of […]
Safety Motivational Speaker Jody Urquhart
Potential Motivational Safety Keynotes Follow Me I’m Right Behind You! How to Influence Others in a Safety Culture This hilarious and provocative keynote presentation shows safety enthusiasts how to rally support around your ideas. In today’s distracted world, it is harder then ever to get and keep others attention and influence change. Embrace challenging situations […]
Steps for Planning a Convention, Seminar and Training Event
Corporate and association meeting planners are busy this time of year planning their seminar, convention or training event(s). Here is a really simple step-by-step list to consider in building effective Continuing Professional Development events. Decide on your goal Will the event be for skill building, inspiration, recognition or specific training? Brainstorm first and plan each of your […]
HOW TO STAY FOCUSED IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God, which is why we call it the present. Bill Keane It is a mistake that we often repeat – losing focus from the present. In a world where being a multitasker is considered superior, and having the ability to work from almost anywhere, […]
