Yes You Can Do It! - Speech Motivation

Are you putting off writing that speech, in the hope that you won't have to do it?

Are you planning to be sick so you can't be there?

Maybe you have another avoidance technique.

But you know avoiding it will just make things harder. You need to accept the fact and get on with it.

I know this might not be easy, and getting motivated to do something you don't like is pretty hard.

But think about the positives.

How will giving a good speech help you?

In a business capacity It may help increase your:

• Job prospects
• Promotion opportunities
• Personal influence
• Leadership skills
• Opportunity openings
• Ability to chair meetings
• Selling ability

and personally improve your

• Skills in everyday conversation
• reputation amongst friends and family
• make people feel special

You can probably think of more reasons about the importance of giving a good speech. And remember in today's economic climate, if you can set yourself apart from the rest you will have an added edge.

Surely there should be at least one reason in this list for wanting to develop some motivation to create and deliver a great speech.

Another way to find some motivation is to think of your goals.

So what are your goals for this speech. Maybe they include the following:

• I want to be able to get up on stage and not faint or pass out.
• I want to stop worrying about my speech and get a decent night sleep.
• I am going to attempt everything on this course as I know it will help my confidence.
• I am going to do this.

writing down goals increases your chance of reaching them.

so whatever goals you have, write them down,

Finding the motivation to prepare for a speech is achievable.

• listening to your favourite music
• reading through your goals
• visualizing who you want to be

However, If you are like me you will probably have days when you find it hard to get motivated. I highly recommend the following book to give me that extra kick up the backside. Although it has a sappy title it does perfectly explain what the book is about. Why not download a free sample now?

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