How to Maintain Focus as a Keynote Speaker

Keynote Humorist Sally Edwards

How is it possible to stay happy and focused in a speaking without encountering a lifelong roller coaster ride of ups and downs?  I now see the answer with complete clarity.

First, ask yourself, "What is a speaker?"  The answer most people give is quite obvious. "A speaker is someone who imparts knowledge."

It is not complicated.  A speaker is not described as a "star"; a speaker is not described as someone who has their own television show or cable channel; a speaker is not described as someone who has the most YouTube hits or followers on Twitter.

A speaker is someone who informs people to improve their knowledge base on a particular topic.  If you take your own ego out of the equation and appreciate the fact that you were given the awesome gift of sharing knowledge, you will learn to appreciate and love your craft regardless of ups and downs.  A speaker changes a person's life for the better.  How fortunate we are as speakers to be given this gift.  Speaking is about your audience.  They are the true stars of your own show.  If a speaker can appreciate this very basic concept, they will always feel successful and blessed and no longer be a victim of their endless internal struggle.

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to speak and share my knowledge of the benefits of laughter with a very talented and positive multi-talented comedian named Taylor Mason.  Performing at the Metropolis Theater in Arlington Heights did not make me a star.  It was the audience who made my night, and they do, each and every time.

http://humorousspeakersbureau.com Sally Edwards is the president of The Humorous Speakers Bureau marketing corporate comedians and funny keynote motivational speakers.
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