It takes a certain kind of rhetorical skills to inspire others to work harder or feel inspired or change their attitudes or beliefs. A motivational speaker uses a random number of persuasive speech tactics to motivate his audience to take such actions. A reformed drug addict can inspire teenagers to prevent drug abuse, for example, or a former managing director, the company can now talk to the vendors to boost morale. The ultimate goal of an effective motivational speaker is to convince his audience to do some kind of personal or professional change in themselves.

A former New York detective named David Toma is perhaps one of the most recognized motivational speakers in the United States. Toma personally witnessed the devastating effects …show more content…
Phil McGraw have a different kind of audience in mind when they hand in their motivational speeches. Orman is known for his motivational lectures targeted to specific demographics such as young married couples or single women. His advice on money matters is designed to motivate citizens to take more responsibility for their finances.

An effective motivational speaker in general has gained a kind of street cred in a particular sector, such as professional sports or entertainment or political. His reputation as an expert in the field, often precedes the actual presentation. For an audience with the opportunity to hear a sports figure respected or a famous actor to speak in their church or school can be a source of inspiration for him. Some of the best motivational speakers take advantage of their celebrity status, to bring the audience to a deeper problem, such as drug abuse and teen pregnancy.

Some motivational speakers are traveling on a planned circuit of speaking engagements, while others can be hired to speak as special guests. Professional motivational speakers such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, author of your wrong areas and other inspiring books, can also speak their income with motivational book series, DVD or motivational tapes, and fill television appearances. Some even teach others many of the techniques needed to become a successful motivational