What do you do if your mid-career transition into motivational speaking is plagued by common mistakes?

Your first step is to Assess Honestly To begin with, assess your current situation. First, acknowledge the mistakes you've made without dwelling on them negatively. Perhaps your storytelling needs refinement or your audience engagement isn't as strong as it could be. Recognize where you're falling short and seek feedback from trusted peers or mentors. This feedback is invaluable as it provides an outside perspective that can highlight blind spots in your approach. Remember, every great speaker was once a beginner, and it's through acknowledging and working on weaknesses that you will improve.

In my experience, any mid-career transition into motivational speaking typically comes with its share of accolades & brickbats hence its important to create a speech focusing on key points to engage the target audience using storytelling allowing the audience to envision the scenario you are enacting for them. It is important to have a thought-provoking opening, cite use cases to explain key take-away points based on audience interest as the aspects of "what's in it for me?" should be answered effectively. If needed, there could be impromptu course correction done depending on what part of the speech resonates with the audience as walking the talk is as critical to talking the talk as we need to take the audience along each step of the way.

Accept, Adapt, Absorb, Reflect, Evolve. Acceptance of the situation opens the doors of improvement. Adapting to update, upskill and upgrade. Absorbing the new learnings Reflecting on new learnings in my every day tasks Evolving to the core.

Appreciate that no job is easy, and every job needs specific skills & styles. 1. Interestingly, the transition phase is more of a learning phase; be open & flexible. 2. The initial rates have to be less. Focus on experience, not on income. 3. Avoid overenthusiasm. 4. Don't assume that all are fully demotivated; people may be less energised due to different reasons. 5. Evoke interest in the audience; listen sincerely. Be ready to change your content, style, and presentation. 6. Use current/relevant examples. Use of stories & videos enhances the involvement. 7. Talk to experienced people for tips. 8. Enhance your knowledge, executive presence, and communication skills. 9. Make an improvement plan. Work on feedback. 10. Retain self-motivation!

Embrace your mistakes. They are learning experiences and a sign that you're putting it out there. They also give you personal stories that you can weave into your talks. Only one perfect person has walked this planet. You are not him. You're going to make mistakes. Everyone does. If you aren't making mistakes, you probably aren't taking risks. It's okay to make mistakes as long as you don't make the same mistake over and over and over again. I suspect this is easier for entrepreneurs to accept that C-suite executives. Corporate America tends to be mistake adverse, which is why golf is so popular (i.e., you win by making the fewest mistakes). Entrepreneurs are measured risk takers by nature. If you want to speak, get entrepreneurial.

To enhance your speaking skills, consider voice coaching or public speaking classes if your delivery needs clarity. For content issues, refine your core messages to resonate with your audience. Practice regularly, record your speeches for self-review, and join speaking clubs for feedback. Aim to boost your confidence and skill.

Invest in Skill Development: Enhance Your Speaking Skills: Invest in professional development opportunities such as public speaking courses, workshops, or coaching sessions. Focus on improving your delivery, storytelling techniques, body language, and stage presence. Content Development: Develop compelling and relevant content for your speeches. Tailor your messages to resonate with your audience, address their pain points, and provide actionable insights or solutions.

There are so many mistakes we all have made in launching our speaking careers including not having prepared thoroughly enough, speaking off the cuff, and not having a clear message. The adage in the speaking world is 'If you want to speak more, you have to speak more.' Much of your success will come from making your talk be outstanding. That comes from the reps of doing it over and over, practicing out loud, and in front of people as often as possible. This can also include video recording yourself often as you're preparing your talk. There's no such thing as over-practicing, and not just going from start to finish over and over, but practicing a section at a time. Consistent practice will pay big dividends in your speaking business.

Join a Toastmasters club near you. Toastmasters is a safe and supportive platform where you can practice refining your public speaking skills with a clear framework. In this learning by doing environment, you can learn how to deliver something engaging, thought-provoking, moving, and entertaining, often with emotional personal touches. Their education program is designed to help you become a professional speaker.

Rhetorik- und Stimmkurse sind sehr hilfreich - jedoch in meinen Augen am Anfang nicht so vordergründig wichtig. Am Anfang einer "Speakerkarriere" ist das wichtigste Leidenschaft und Begeisterung für das Thema zu haben. Diese überträgt sich unmittelbar auf andere Menschen! Immerhin ist ja ein Großteil der menschlichen Kommunikation nobverbal. Mit Sprechfähigkeiten ist es wie mit dem Laufen - wir haben es nur gelernt weil wir gefallen sind! Also üben, üben, üben und den Mut / Bereitschaft haben Fehler zu machen!

If your personal brand as a motivational speaker isn’t resonating, consider updating it. Reflect on your unique qualities and differentiate yourself from others. Review your online and offline presence, ensuring all elements from your website to your business cards are cohesive and represent your message and values effectively. A strong, authentic brand attracts the right opportunities and audience.

I found that consulting a brand expert really helped to highlight where my brand personality wasn’t shining through. Consistency in messaging is also really important, so ensure that you are being authentic when you post any content from your social media to your website and when you show up in public - there is nothing more jarring to brand confusion than a disconnect in how you show up. Authenticity in every area is imperative.

Quanto mais personalizada for a apresentação, melhores serão os resultados. É importante adaptar a apresentação ao contexto/cultura local (quer seja por localização, empresa, perfil, etc.), por forma a que a audiência se reveja no conteúdo. O recurso a dinâmicas, vídeos, exercícios que promovam o envolvimento do público é fundamental. Contudo, é necessário que a dinâmica sirva a apresentação e não o contrário. Isto é, a dinâmica deverá ser um meio e não o fim da apresentação.

An engagement tool I have long-enjoyed is to network with audience members in advance. I love to take off my name-tag and 'blend in', asking people their favorite parts of 'hat they do, the people they get to serve, and the organization. Also like to go to their website and do some digging. As part of my presentation includes the power of committing Acts of Kindness, I love to see what causes they support, and give them shout-outs. My favorite 'moment' happened about 10 years ago. Was 'hanging out' with several attendees prior to going on-stage, then excused myself. After being announced, I heard one of them loudly whisper: "Holy crap, that guy was the speaker!" Being engaging can be such a blessing to speaker AND audience!

Wer für sein Thema brennt und bis in die letzte Zelle seines Körpers Leidenschaft verspürt, der wird auch automatisch das Publikum in seinen Bann ziehen.

Network will play as your networth here too. If you are connected to people on a networking platform or otherwise, ask them to assess your recorded or live speeches / sessions. Once they give you a feedback sit back and analyze it. Every person will have given you one or the other gem of an advice / information. The catch is, they see things from their perspective, you have to do the tough job of filtering their feedback into the right buckets. Also ensure taking feedback of people from different backgrounds as well as different nature. They will all contribute to create your rainbow of change.

Build Your Brand and Network: Establish Your Brand: Develop a strong personal brand as a motivational speaker. Create a professional website, update your social media profiles, and share valuable content related to your expertise. Network: Connect with other motivational speakers, event organizers, and industry professionals. Attend networking events, join speaking associations, and collaborate on projects to expand your reach and visibility.

Lean into your mistakes! 🎬 People love authenticity… it’s better to learn and make mistakes that teach you wisdom along the journey. Perfection is not as relatable as genuine connection. 🤭 Most times the best lessons come from forging your own way. Find great mentors and keep pushing. Just in case you need a reminder… it about the journey more than the destination, so find some joy, dance laugh, be weird. Your own style is begging to be seen and heard. So just be you, be okay with falling down and keep brushing yourself off until you can stand firmly in your own essence. P.S. I am so proud of you. 💯🌹🎉🎥

To get better at motivational speaking, keep learning and practicing every day. Talk to people who already do it, ask your audience for feedback, read books, and watch TEDx talks. Also, develop good habits. And don't forget to find the mentor who can guide and show you the right direction.

As I grow more mature (get older), I have realized that my younger audience wants and needs more interaction. They don't want to sit and listen to me speak (even if what I am saying would benefit them.) They have grown up in the age of "soundbites" and immersive experiences. To that end, I have read and researched how my younger peers want to learn and how to teach them better. Your tried and true stage presence and presentations need to resonate with your entire audience. Every motivational speaker must figure out how to make that happen to create longer-term success.

Investing in professional development opportunities such as public speaking courses, workshops, or seminars. Learning from seasoned speakers and industry experts can provide valuable insights and techniques to enhance your skills.

Learning is the elixir of life - if you stop, everything around you gets stale. If you are totally dedicated to this new path, then you simply must dedicate time evry single day to learning. This could be in a mastermind, reading books, listening to podcasts or watching talks in real life & online. If you get around enough successful people; you'll be the next one!

Continues learning is everything! Need to learn from various platforms is the key of success! I always do the same ! It’s important to learn more and to enhance ur skills ! Development needs Learning and focus’s all together

Our lived experiences, once shared could present commonalities that inspire others. To succeed at motivational speaking, examine your lived experiences and/or those of others, research on ways those experiences have been navigated and articulate them through storytelling. Above all, be unapologetically you. Your authenticity will differentiate you in a crowded market. Good luck!

Evaluate and Adapt: Evaluate Performance: After each speaking engagement, evaluate your performance objectively. Identify what worked well, areas for improvement, and lessons learned. Adapt Strategies: Use feedback and performance evaluations to adapt your strategies, refine your approach, and continually enhance your skills as a motivational speaker. By addressing common mistakes, investing in skill development, practicing consistently, building your brand and network, and adapting strategies based on feedback, you can overcome challenges in your mid-career transition into motivational speaking and establish yourself as a successful and impactful speaker.

Just keep going. Yesterday’s mistakes and failures are not indicative of today’s successes. We will experience hundreds of mistakes and failures in our lifetimes, so get comfortable with not getting it perfect or right the first, fifth, or five hundredth time. The most important thing is what are you telling yourself when mistakes happen? Be your biggest cheerleader and source of support, all these experiences are lessons. Be open minded, flexible and adaptable. Ask questions, people really do want to help and see you succeed.

Reveria todo o contexto, toda trajetória para recomeçar, e aproveitaria do insucesso, para fazer tudo de novo, mas evitaria os erros cometidos.