A Career As a Business Speaker

Many groups, organizations, and companies are turning to motivational speakers to increase work productivity. Motivational speaking has become a very lucrative and rewarding career. There are many kinds of motivational speakers available for every type of event. One popular motivational speaker is the business speaker.
Business speakers stand apart from other speakers because they apply their own business experience to the particular business environment that they are speaking about. For those interested in a career as a b.s., the following tips will serve as a helpful guide to a satisfying career:
Personal Qualities: To be a business speaker, you must have the necessary personal skills that will hold an audiences attention. You have to be passionate about your business experience and the topic you are discussing. You should also be energetic and professional, compassionate, ethical, and have a lot of common sense. A speaker should be charismatic, personable, positive, happy, and have a captivating presence. As a speaker, you should be confident about what are saying and have excellent communication and listening skills. You should also have a sense of humor and know how to make a speaking engagement fun for the audience.
Experience: You do not need to have experience with a particular business company, but you must be able to apply your own experience to the particular business situation. A background in the business field is essential. Many specialists craft their teaching to accommodate many business environments. This can include: team work, team building, organisation, problem solving skills, employee and employer interaction, developing ways to boost creativity, how to deal with clients and customers,etc.
Education: Having a business education is an asset. This can be a business degree from a reputable college or university. Teaching at a business school or appearing as a guest speaker is also very valuable.
Proof of Success: Quality business speakers will usually have proof of their expertise. They may have published articles, books, or been featured in magazines and newspapers. They may also have been published in business journals and have their own online website full of facts about themselves and their career. All of their information will be current. They may also have published business motivational books, and audio tapes or CDs. Making television and radio guest appearances is also an asset.
There are a number of methods you can utilize to promote you business speaker services:
Word of Mouth: This method is a great form of advertising. It is also free. Try to speak to as many businesses as possible and explain you qualifications and experience. Make sure you leave a business card and information pamphlet.
Join a Professional Speakers Bureau: You will be kept up-to-date about events about where you can use your speaking skills. More contacts means more chances of securing work. They can also help you promote your services. Many businesses will seek a presenter through a bureau.
Create a Website: Having a website is a great marketing tool. You can list your experience, qualifications, former clients, references, responses from former clients, and your biography.
Certified Speaking Professional: Earn a certification as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) The certification signifies three years membership in a qualified professional organization that included a thorough study and certification process. A certification lets employers know that you are qualified.
Business speaker services are wide-ranging and diverse. The best specialists know that hard work and enhancing and improving their skills, style, and delivery will keep them ahead in the game. Incorporating your qualifications within a variety of business fields will improve your chances of having a successful and rewarding speaking career.

Article written by Amy Nutt