Struggling to balance work and life as a motivational speaker?

𝗝𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿? Find balance with: 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: Treat it as a non-negotiable. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Establish clear work hours. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀: Outsource or delegate whenever possible. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Reduce stress and improve focus. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Reward yourself for your hard work. Balance isn't about perfection; it's about harmony. By prioritizing, setting boundaries, and practicing self-care, you can maintain a healthy work-life balance and continue inspiring others.

On top of effective time management, we must quickly work on other revenue streams so we aren't married to the road and the speeches. We must start working on our books, webinars, workbooks, curriculums, etc. It has to become a priority for us to find the time and peace of mind to enjoy our family, loved ones, and life. Too often, people in this line of work don't figure this out until many years later (I have my hand raised all the way up here), and it costs us.

Practice boundaries and learn to decline opportunities that do not fit your mission. When I first started speaking, I accepted lots of engagements but over time, I started experiencing burnout. Even though I served others speaking but if I am not well, that will transfer to any and everyone.

First thing’s first—get crystal clear on what truly matters. Not every task is urgent or important, so I focus on the high-impact activities. I constantly ask myself: what moves the needle, both in my career and personal life? Everything else can wait or be delegated.

Quando você escolhe trabalhar como palestrante motivacional, você já sabe que a sua relação entre trabalho e vida pessoal não será nada convencional. Você precisa lidar bem com isso. Nesse contexto priorizar tarefas e saber dizer "não" para muitas delas é extremamente importante.

Faça acordos que estabelecem limites claros no seu dia a dia. Acordos com clientes, acordos com familiares e amigos e, principalmente, acordos com você mesmo. Esses limites são fundamentais para que você possa manter a sua sanidade e a sua energia funcionando no melhor nível possível.

This one’s a game-changer. I make sure I set clear boundaries between work and personal time. When I'm working, I’m fully present. But when it's time for me—family, friends, or just unwinding—that’s sacred too. No sneaking off to check emails or draft speeches when I should be recharging.

A crucial part of setting boundaries is making them known to others. Be proactive in communicating your availability to clients, colleagues, and even family members. Set expectations about response times and availability for meetings, ensuring everyone understands when you are on and off the clock. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstandings and reinforces that your personal time is important.

Allocate specific time slots for high-priority tasks •⁠ ⁠Consider your energy levels and focus •⁠ ⁠Designate mornings for creative work, afternoons for meetings or coachin

You can’t do it all—and you shouldn’t try to. I lean on my team to handle what’s outside my zone of genius. Things like admin work or content formatting are better handled by others so I can stay focused on what I do best—motivating and inspiring.

Delegation allows you to concentrate on your core strengths and the areas where you add the most value. Whether it’s crafting your speeches, engaging with audiences, or developing new content, these are the activities that drive your success as a motivational speaker. By offloading administrative or repetitive tasks to others, you ensure that your time is spent on the things that matter most to your career and your personal fulfillment.

I live in Paris and I usually run twice a week, and daily I like to spend time (30 minutes) alone with my eyes closed just listening to the wind in the trees in a park. It can be done almost everywhere. You just need a tree, your best friend. It gives me back my energy to focus again.

Every morning, I take one hour just for me. No work, no distractions—this time is non-negotiable. Whether it’s exercise, breathwork, or simply enjoying my morning coffee in peace, it sets the tone for a productive day. This time allows me to refuel so I can give my best to my clients and my craft.

Cuidar de você mesmo, tanto do seu corpo, quanto da sua mente, é fundamental se você quiser trabalhar dessa forma no longo prazo. Práticas simples de mindfulness, como meditação ou respiração, ajudam muito nesse processo. Coloque seu corpo em movimento e cuide dele. Mas lembre-se: você precisa fazer o mesmo com a sua mente.

I make it a habit to pause and check in with myself. Am I still aligned with my bigger goals? Am I giving enough attention to my personal well-being? These regular reflections help me course-correct before burnout ever becomes a problem.