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Myths and Truths About Motivational Speakers

July 5, 2019 by Michelle Ray

What makes the best motivational speakers stand out from the rest?

Are they even relevant anymore?

Thousands of professional speakers describe themselves as “motivational”.

That means the term is still highly pertinent, both in business and in life.

Not to mention, conference organizers still seek out speakers who can stimulate thought and provide attendees with actionable, practical takeaways.

A Google search reveals almost 4,000,000,000 keyword results for “motivational speakers”.

But here’s the thing: not all motivational speakers are created equally.

Three ways we kill our creativity

January 14, 2016 by Michelle Ray

I recently had the opportunity to take Cayden, my eight year-old grandson, to a hockey game. Fortunately for me he loves watching hockey as much as I do. As we walked into the arena, Cayden immediately noticed all the merchandise for sale. He asked the salesperson how much a “Number 33” jersey would cost, knowing that the price would far exceed his (or grandma’s) budget. He’d already pictured himself wearing one with pride, whether we attended a game or watched on TV. What he didn’t realize was the fact that I already had a “plan b” in the works to purchase one elsewhere. As we took our seats a few minutes later, Cayden said: “It’s OK, Grandma. You don’t have to worry about buying me a jersey. Santa is going to bring me one.” I savoured the moment, having no intentions of shattering Cayden’s imagination. Santa would deliver! [Read more…] about Three ways we kill our creativity

Three ways to elevate your influence and energize your client relationships

July 19, 2015 by Michelle Ray

After enduring almost an hour of suffering, the convener finally called the meeting to a close. Attention spans had been stretched to the limit, the opportunity to reach consensus had failed and the client’s frustration levels soared to new heights. If this scenario sounds familiar, you are not alone.

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But here’s the thing: not all motivational speakers are created equally.

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