Here's how you can maintain focus and resist distractions as a motivational speaker.

Clear goals provide direction for your content and structure. Knowing what you aim to achieve allows you to organize your material in a way that systematically leads your audience toward your desired outcome. This strategic planning ensures that each part of your presentation contributes meaningfully to your overall message.

Doing and acting without knowing the purpose is like roaming around in a vehicle without a destination. And the result would be: you won’t reach anywhere and end up the fuel. So before you start ask: 1. What’s the purpose? 2. To whom it is? 3. What value you would add? 4. How it is improving the situation (for you and your audience)?

Effective planning promotes creativity and innovation. By dedicating time specifically to brainstorming and refining ideas, you can explore different angles and develop compelling content that captivates your audience. This thoughtful process encourages you to think critically about your message and how best to communicate it, resulting in a more engaging and impactful presentation.

One thing that I found helpful is to “record yourself”. Stand in front of a mirror while practising and at the same time record your video. Once you are done, see the recording. You would identify the gaps yourself. Work on those and iterate this process. Worksheet for you: 👉🏼 Identify a topic 👉🏼 Speak for 5-7 minutes on the same and record your video. 👉🏼 See the recording and identify the improvement areas. 👉🏼 Re-recorded your video by keeping the improvements in mind. Share your experience in comments if that works.

An organized workspace enhances productivity and efficiency. With a designated area for speech preparation, you can keep essential materials organized and readily accessible. This reduces time spent searching for resources and allows you to devote more time to crafting and rehearsing your presentation.

Effective technology management helps prevent information overload. By limiting digital distractions, you can better filter relevant information and concentrate on essential tasks related to preparing your speeches. This promotes a more structured and efficient approach to your work.

If your body is fit, you can achieve whatever you want. It’s your vehicle and tool through which you would: 👉🏼 “be” who you want to be 👉🏼 “do” whatever you want to do 👉🏼 “have” what you want to have in your life. So it’s your duty, obligation and responsibility to take good care of it. Like in your expensive car you would always like to add the best fuel; treat your body the same way. Eat nutritious food, remain hydrated, and exercise. The care is not only limited to your body. You have to protect and nourish, your mind as well. Being the owner of your own mind, protect it like a father and nurture it like a mother. Keep it healthy by practising mindful activities and refraining to indulge in activities that disturbs you.