You're a motivational speaker. How do you keep yourself motivated and avoid burnout?

I let my experience get transferred to those who feel discouraged every day. The boundaries have become wider, the differences have become bolder, we need to set purpose to keep ourselves motivated and know that we take so many things in our lives for granted while others in the rest of the world are deprived of it.

As a motivational speaker, one must know what unique she brings to the table. This coupled with the zeal to make a change shall keep the motivational speaker motivated and shall avoid burnout. Whenever I feel that I am on the verge of a burnout, I particularly remember the feedback that I've gotten and the lives I've impacted, which motivates me to innovate.

I let my experience get transferred to those who feel discouraged every day. The boundaries have become wider, the differences have become bolder, we need to set purpose to keep ourselves motivated and know that we take so many things in our lives for granted while others in the rest of the world are deprived of it.

"Life is a choice between passion or fashion". In the sense that passion is within you, while fashion is something you take in, to fit in. Life will keep wanting to swallow you whole, to throw fashion at your passion. It takes a little courage to stay on course. But the reward is great. At the core for me is this: Capitalism + Passion and drive + Altruism = Great things. So find your passion, have the courage to stick with it and do great things - that are also good things.

Finding the purpose is just like finding the fuel Use the fuel with Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Follow this to prevent burnout 1. Allow yourself to calm (staying motivated always leads to burnout) 2. Dedicate & surrender to the process 3. Embrace the unknown Motivation is not planned, it is always actions

Yeah, I’m prone to overcommitting so I make sure to have substantial reflection time in the morning, including embodied practices like focussing and tai chi to take my somatic temperature. I use those practices to hone in on my energy and motivation…and keep myself on track.

Effective time management is key to preventing burnout. I carefully plan my schedule to ensure I have dedicated time for work, self-care, and relaxation. By prioritizing tasks and setting realistic goals, I maintain a healthy balance between my professional and personal life.

One thing I have found helpful is to have an app where you can not only track but also check off your to do list. I also have a massive calendar to see my month in advance! Time is such a valuable factor in our lives - when we use it well, we will inspire not only ourselves but others too!

How can we not keep learning? The world is an amazing and ever evolving place and as a human it’s my job to learn and grow as much as I can do I can contribute and help others. To stop learning is to stop helping—which goes against my life purpose.

Continuous learning is a powerful source of motivation for me. I actively seek out opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills, whether through reading books, attending workshops, or taking online courses. Embracing new ideas and perspectives keeps me inspired and energized in my work.

We GLOW when we GROW. We should never believe the lie that we have arrived! We can learn something every single moment for the rest of our lives. A good leader is teachable and teaches well. Be open to learn from mistakes, situations, people and life!

Feedback is invaluable for personal and professional growth. I actively seek feedback from colleagues, mentors, and audience members to gain insights into my strengths and areas for improvement. By remaining open to constructive criticism, I continuously refine my craft and stay motivated to excel.

I practice a "seek connection" mindset while traveling to speak to help get prepped. A heart for connection is really important to engage your audience as a speaker. They can almost always tell if you sincerely care about their success... Using everyday connection as a warm up for connection on stage looks like: - Making conversation with your Uber driver, front desk agent, waiter/waitress, etc. (put down the phone!) - Arriving at your speech at least an hour early and making conversation with the A/V and event teams beyond just the tech check - Connecting with attendees and hearing their story without immediately blurting "I'm your keynote speaker" - Listening more than you talk in these convos and taking a genuine interest in others.

This is a team sport! If you don’t have a community of likeminded people to make progress with you’re missing out. Shared learning help us avoid mistakes and optimizes our efforts.

Building strong connections with like-minded individuals is essential for maintaining motivation and avoiding burnout. I seek out opportunities to network with fellow speakers, mentors, and supporters who understand the challenges of my profession and provide invaluable support and encouragement.

Celebrating my achievements, no matter how small, is crucial for staying motivated. Whether it's landing a new speaking engagement, receiving positive feedback from an audience member, or reaching a personal milestone, I take the time to acknowledge and celebrate my successes. This reinforces my sense of accomplishment and motivates me to continue striving for excellence.

It's never about me… the focus of a speaker should always remain on who you're serving. When you're serving people with your message you may get tired, and need to recharge. You won't burn out when it's bigger than you.