30 Jan 2019

A speakers bureau is an organisation who are involved with providing speakers for clients for events, conferences or charity functions. The types of speakers can include motivational speakers, keynote speakers, conference speakers and so on. Speakers bureaus are often involved with providing clients with the correct style of speaker that they may need for an event. Essentially, the bureau acts as a “middle man” between a client and a speaker. The London Speaker Bureau is a group who act as a global resource and provide clients with keynote speakers, executive learning masterclasses and boardroom advisers. Let us now explore the work that the London Speaker Bureau does for its clients.

 

The London Speaker Bureau is a special organization because it offers speakers from a vast array of categories. The London Speaker Bureau offers speakers for the following categories: Business and Management, Future and Technology, Government and Politics, Leadership and Motivation and many more. Despite this only being a small portion of the categories that they cover, I think it is is impressive to see a group which offers such a wide array of speakers to cover so many different topics. As speakers bureaus go, The London Speaker Bureau is certainly ranked as one of the best due to its ability to provide speakers for almost any event. I would just like to explore some of the work that their speakers do to show you just how good they are.

 

The London Speaker Bureau offer services from Alain Robert – the world’s leading free climber who has climbed over 70 skyscrapers without ropes! Known to many as “the French Spiderman”, this man is a renowned speaker on the topic of motivation. I am sure you can imagine the motivation and courage required to ascend a building such as The Burj Khalifa, so to have Alain Robert as a resource to explain his journey is quite phenomenal. I, for one, am truly inspired by his work and have been enthralled by the stories of his climbs up some of the world’s largest buildings. The fact that The London Speaker Bureau offers his service is quite remarkable and reflects just how high calibre their speakers are.

 

In sum, the London Speaker Bureau is a world-class company who offer the services of many inspirational characters who have led some extraordinary lives. They are, in my opinion, a truly excellent corporation due to the fact that they have so many speakers who are able to cover so many different topics. To get in touch or for more information on speakers bureaus and Bianca Miller-Cole please email bookings@biancamiller.uk , call 02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk .

30 Jan 2019

In a world which is pushing for equal rights between men and women, it is vital to acknowledge the achievements of female motivational speakers because they are truly phenomenal. Many female motivational speakers go unnoticed, but I believe that this is a great evil because it deprives the world of some great speakers with even greater messages. Female motivational speakers are able to inspire millions of people, in particular young generations of women who are aspiring business women, entrepreneurs and so on. I feel extremely lucky to have experienced some of the great work  of female motivational speakers because they have taught me so much about resilience, being motivated and working extremely hard. My favourite female motivational speakers would have to be: Bianca Miller-Cole, Molly Fletcher and Mel Robbins. These women are exceptional speakers who are giants in the realm of motivational speaking. Let me now explain what these women have taught me.

 

Molly Fletcher is one of the most famous female motivational speakers because of her ability to produce engaging and awe-inspiring content. Molly Fletcher has produced many keynote and motivational speeches pertaining to leadership, business development and peak performance. Molly shares a very personal message about what she has learned as a sports agent via a 5-step process which she believes will many people to unleash their full potential and achieve greatness. One of Molly’s mottos is that we must be “fearless at work”. Being comfortable does not allow you to achieve greatness, therefore you must be fearless and step outside of your comfort zone in order to experience new things and move closer to success. Molly has inspired me to work hard and step out of my comfort zone which I have truly found to be invaluable advice.

 

Bianca Miller -Cole is an award-winning Entrepreneur, having started The Be Group in 2012 with the belief that all individuals should be able to access personal development services. Bianca has developed her company into the ‘go to’ business for personal branding success. The business has an impressive list of clients including HSBC, Accenture, AMEX, Olswang LLP, Google, BT, EY, LSE and Kings College London to name a few.

 

Mel Robbins is a superb speaker who uses a similar 5-step plan to that of Molly Fletcher. Mel is an excellent speaker because she is super relatable. She is able to show empathy towards her audiences which allows her to create a personal relationship from the beginning of a presentation. Mel Robbins has a very simple message: you need to know how to push yourself. The power of a “push moment” is so intense that it can have profound effects on the way in which you live your life. For this reason, Mollie is a truly inspiring speaker.

As female motivational speakers go, these three are legends. I would highly recommend listening to them speak so that you can be inspired by their greatness. To get in touch or for more information on female motivational speakers and Bianca Miller-Cole please email bookings@biancamiller.uk , call 02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk .

28 Jan 2019

When I think of great motivational speakers I think of the following people: Eric Thomas, Debra Searle, Martin Luther King Jr and many many more. These great motivational speakers have inspired millions of people globally and brought about great amounts of social, mental and political change. Being a great, however, does not always require you to inspire millions, for you could have a life changing effect on a small proportion of people and still be considered as one the great motivational speakers of all time. My question is: How does one go about becoming one of the great motivational speakers? Is it possible for anyone to do it? To answer the latter question I would say it is possible; all it takes is dedication, charisma and resilience. I have studied many a motivational speaker and learned a multitude of lesson from them. Not only have I learned how to lead a better life, but I have also learned how to be a better motivational speaker. Let me share some of the tips and tricks that I have picked up.

 

The first thing that I have learned from many of the great motivational speakers is how to be charismatic. A lot of great motivational speakers have excellent stage presence which can well and truly inspire and entertain a crowd. However, this is not always such an easy thing for people to do, because for some people such excitedness does not come naturally. These individuals, however, deliver charismatic presentations through their tone of voice and subtle use of linguistic devices. Some of the greatest motivational speakers are able to have subtle changes in the tone of their voice to emphasise certain lines. Moreover, they are able to pause at just the right time to allow their audience time to reflect and think actively. One of my favourite speakers is Martin Luther King Jr because his tone and language was particularly inspiring for me.

 

The second thing that I have learned is that to be considered as a great motivational speaker you need a clear and consistent message. You musn’t waver from this message because this message is what will bring you success and allow you to help others. This message should be precise and clear, but, above all, this message should reflect the steps you have taken to succeed in life.

 

In summary, these two tips of mine should help anyone on their path to becoming motivational speakers. I highly recommend watching videos of some of the greats just so that you can get a feel of what they do that is so awe-inspiring. To get in touch or for more information on motivational speaking and Bianca Miller-Cole please email bookings@biancamiller.uk , call 02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk .

28 Jan 2019

Motivational speakers have influenced my life in a multitude of ways. They have, for example, taught me how to set realistic goals so that I can enjoy success in all that I do. Moreover, they have taught me to chase my dreams and work hard to achieve them. I owe a lot to motivational speakers, in particular to some black motivational speakers who have had profound effects on the way in which I conduct myself. The following black motivational speakers are ones who I have really enjoyed listening to: Bianca Miller-Cole,  Iyanla Vanzant and Daymond John. These three black motivational speakers reign supreme as three of the leading figures in the world of motivational speaking. Let me now explain the reasons that I find these three black motivational speakers so good.

 

Bianca has become extremely popular for her keynote and guest speaking appearances due to her ability to engage, excite and inspire any audience with any topic. To date popular topics have included: Her inspirational journey, making dreams a reality, overcoming issues of diversity, being a woman in business and just generally how to motivate yourself to get ahead.

 

Daymond John is one of the most successful entrepreneurs I have come across. As well as being an entrepreneur, he is a critically acclaimed author, television personality and (of course) black motivational speaker. His message is very clear and easy to understand – in order to be successful, you must work extremely hard and persevere even when it does not feel like you should. By telling his “rags-to-riches” story, Daymond is able to inspire and teach many potential entrepreneurs; his charismatic and entertaining style of speaking is easily accessible and truly does make you want to work as hard as you possibly can. For more information on the work of Daymond John, I would recommend visiting his website: https://daymondjohn.com/ – it is truly worth visiting if you are interested in just what Daymond does and has done on his journey to success.

 

Iyanla Vanzant is an incredible woman – it is that simple. Throughout her career she has done many wonderful things – she has, for example spent time as an inspirational speaker, author, lawyer, television personality and life coach. This list of accomplishments is not even the full thing! She too has not had an easy life; however, she is dedicated to facilitating the growth and development of the human consciousness. She is a fiery and outspoken individual who is delivers a message which is orientated around love, forgiveness and living one’s best life. She is truly inspiring, and should you wish to find out more you could research her show “Iyanla: Fix My Life”.

 

These are just three examples of black motivational speakers who have been successful. They are embodiments of hard-working and resilient individuals who have achieved greatness through years of dedication. To get in touch or for more information on Bianca Miller-Cole and motivational speaking, please email bookings@biancamiller.uk , call 02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk

26 Jan 2019

A short list of motivational speakers is a hard thing to create purely because there are so many good motivational speakers. Just so I don’t hurt any feelings, I thought that I ought to explain the reasoning behind my list of motivational speakers. The people on my list of motivational speakers have been chosen because they are my personal favourites. The reason they are my favourites is because of the message that they promote. Most of the people on my list promote that we all have the capacity to be successful; however, in order to be highly successful we must change our mindsets, set goals and work extremely hard. The reason that I have chosen people like this for my short list of motivational speakers is because I feel that we should all aim to achieve the aforementioned criteria so that we can be successful. The easiest way to achieve the criteria for success is by listening to what these geniuses have to say.

 

My list is as follows:

  1. Bianca Miller-Cole
  2. Debra Searle
  3. Tony Robbins
  4. Eric Thomas
  5. Nick Vujicic
  6. Brenda Della Casa

 

These six legends feature on my list of motivational speakers due to the amounts of hardship that they have experienced through their lives. Brenda, for example, was abused and homeless which forced her to work from the age of 14. Nick Vujicic also has faced hardship and has managed to lead a successful life without limbs! The other four have also experienced difficulties, however each and every one of them has had the courage to share their stories so that they can help those who are struggling with their own troubles. Never once have these speakers placed themselves on a pedestal; they have always been empathetic towards their audiences which has made them extremely successful.

 

Another reason for my admiration of these people is because of their amazing ability to bring light to situations which are somewhat dark. Debra Searle, for example, has managed to entertain people with the story of her rowing adventure across the Atlantic. On the surface this may seem just like a regular sporting adventure, however the mental toughness and exhaustion that this would have needed and caused is incomprehensible. For Brenda to share it in such a light-hearted and often comedic manner is gratitude to her excellent skills as a motivational speaker.

 

I admire the work of Tony and Eric purely because it is so simple, yet effective, The same applies to all of these legendary speakers and that is why they feature on my list of motivational speakers. To get in touch or for more information on motivational speaking or Bianca Miller-Cole please email bookings@biancamiller.uk , call 02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk

26 Jan 2019

Planning any event is stressful. This is especially true when a speaker is involved, as you are placing the attention of your guests into the hands of one person, generally skilled in the art of communication and who has the capacity to manipulate the audience (your guests) into thinking a certain way.  Two things are paramount when booking a guest speaking: context and aims. I will elaborate on these two things later, but let me stress the benefit hiring a speaker at an event can have. Just as event speakers have the capacity to turn your guests off, they also can do the opposite that is hopefully more often the case. If anybody reading this now is wondering whether to get an event speaker for your event – do it, but take on board these view bits of advice first.

We can all agree inviting a comedian to a funeral is probably a bad idea. Similarly, a religious preacher at a kid’s birthday party would be inappropriate and distasteful. Both examples here display a complete ignorance of context – a key part of any event that any good planner has complete grasp of. No speaker is the same just as no event is the same, and it is crucial, albeit difficult, to find the correct speaker for your unique event. Like an enzyme to its active site, the ideal speaker slides comfortably into the hole designated for the event speaker at your function. Their speech fits suitably into the order of proceedings, and the common themes expressed by both the event speaker and your event in general are shared. The message delivered is no surprise to the audience, as they expect an acknowledgement of theme within the event. To take the above examples, the comedian would not echo the sadness and mourning of a funeral.

This example shows an ignorance of the emotion involved in an event. In the second example, there will be a total lack of understanding on the children’s part, demonstrating a lack of appreciation for the audience-speaker relation.

The second key concept when choosing and event speaker is aims. What do you want your speaker to achieve? What do you want your audience to get out of their experience with your chosen event speaker? These two very important questions can make or break your event, as we have all sat through a totally uninfluencial and uninspiring speech with no particular message or aim – there is truly nothing worse! Therefore, keep in mind what an event speaker claims they will achieve, and measure up their aim with yours. If they are shared: fantastic. If they are not do not worry, there are thousands of event speakers out there and even if at first glance they do not fit there is also scope for adjustment and compensation between both parties.

To conclude an event speaker is a role not to be underestimated at a function. The context of the event and aim of the speaker are two fundamental factors to be considered when choosing event speakers, and when chosen right can really make an evening. To get in touch about event speakers or for more information on Bianca Miller-Cole, please email bookings@biancamiller.uk  02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk.

24 Jan 2019

Professional speaking is a growing profession which is becoming all the more competitive. There are lots of individuals who are realising their potential as professional speakers. As well as this, they are finally getting over the fear of speaking to a large audience. The most successful professional speakers, in my opinion, are those who can speak on a vast array of topics. This, however, requires years of training and research, because without the knowledge, a speaker’s presentation is going to lack useful content. To be a successful, therefore, professional speakers must dedicate their lives to their trade. Two professional speakers who  i truly admire are Alain de Botton and Caprice Bourret. Both speakers are very knowledgeable about their field and have had great success as a result. Let us now explore the work that they do in order to understand how they have grown to be such successful professional speakers.

 

Alain de Botton is a renowned philosopher, author and speaker. He writes about a vast array of topics such as love, relationships and travelling. Alain de Botton is also the co-founder of the School of Life – an educational company which gives advice on a wide range of life issues. As a speaker he focuses on creating “a kinder, gentler philosophy of success”. His ability to connect with his audiences is exceptional; he is able to convey his messages with empathy and lighten the mood (if needed) with humour. Moreover, his ability to convey clear messages about complex topics such as emotions, the human condition and philosophy of life is what makes him stand out as a professional speaker. Alain de Botton is a knowledgeable and precise speaker whose words always tend to have a profound effect on an audience.

 

Caprice Bourret is an expert in customer service and retail management. As well as this, she is a renowned model and business owner. She speaks well about business management, marketing and business innovation. Her experience allows her to talk from an informed perspective therefore meaning that she is able to give invaluable advice to anyone who is thinking of joining the business world. Her incredible knowledge is what makes her such an inspirational professional speaker. People ought to look at her techniques of speaking, especially if they are interested in business and marketing.

 

In summary, Caprice Bourret and Alain de Botton are definitely two professional speakers to keep an eye out for. I would certainly recommend adopting their techniques if you are looking to enter the world of professional speaking. To get in touch or for more information on professional speaking and Bianca Miller-Cole please email bookings@biancamiller.uk ,call 02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk

24 Jan 2019

Is motivational speaking an innate skill? This popular question is discussed more openly than ever before, as it is arguably visible that some people have a natural gift or flair for public speaking. However, I wholeheartedly disagree with this claim, especially of the back of my own personal experience. Within this blog, I will ascertain the particular benefits of youth motivational speaking, and how we can encourage our young people to become youth motivational speakers.

A parent watching their child give a school presentation to many people up on stage can evoke certain emotions. To some it may be brave, to others cute, and most certainly to the parents proud. But having been a young person I can say with confidence that youth motivational speaking is so much more than that. It extends further than class presentations on volcanoes or the Christmas nativity. At a young age, the possibilities are endless to train youth to be fantastic motivational speakers. Clearly, from the ages of around 10 plus, youth begin to gain an ability of creativity within language, and become articulate and even persuasive in the way they present their ideas. As they mature, with the correct nature this skill can develop into becoming fantastic youth motivational speakers. In addition, the lack of confusion and experience that youth have can often play as an advantage, as they tend to present points more clearly and develop ideas much more logically without the confusion of a fully educated and biased adult.

However, guiding today’s youth into such a complex and ruthless order tramadol online reviews industry is easier said than done. Often, youth motivational speakers must be educated in their subject, and must take communication classes in how to interact with various audiences. Since youth motivational speakers often lack the experience of their adult counterparts, they must be taught directly the tips and tricks most people would pick up over time, since the youth motivational speakers to not have the time to learn things as they do them.

Our fear of motivational speaking, and speaking in general, clearly originates in schools as we feel pressure from our classmates for being the centre of attention when speaking. Our angst towards social judgement from such an early age can create a stigma around youth motivational speaking. However, with help from schools and parents this taboo can be eradicated, and more and more youth motivational speakers will arise.  This is so fundamentally important now as there is such a gaping hole in the market for youth motivational speakers, and with the right training and practise this can be exploited.

For me, having started motivational speaking from such a young age allowed me to develop necessary communication skills required in early life way before anybody else, giving me that much-needed edge in the world of work. Youth motivational speakers gain so much more than a temporary sense of fulfilment from inspiring people – they gain skills for life. To get in touch about youth motivational speakers or for more information on Bianca Miller-Cole, please email bookings@biancamiller.uk  02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk.

22 Jan 2019

The world is full of motivational talks, most of which we miss purely because anything could count as a motivational talk. Be it a conversation between friends, or a presidential speech, a motivational talk is one which inspires us to live the best life possible. The most famous motivational talks needn’t necessarily be given by motivational speakers. I, for one, believe that many films and tv series contain motivational themes which could influence a vast number of people (however, only if they realise that the motivational material is right in front of them). Many famous motivational talks suggest that we ought to be resilient, hardworking and dedicated; I believe that these three things are essential for success. Let me now explore some famous motivational talks which I have seen.

 

One of my favourite motivational talks is in the film, Pursuit of Happiness. In this specific scene we witness a conversation between Will Smith and his son Jaden. Jaden mentions that he would like to be a professional basketball player and his father, Will, responds by saying, “don’t ever let somebody tell you that you can’t do something, not even me.” This, however, comes after WIll has said that he himself never excelled, so his son shouldn’t expect to either. Will goes on to say, “You got a dream, you gotta protect it. You want something, go get it. Period.” There is quite obviously a key underlying message here: chase your dreams and do not let anyone tell you that you cannot succeed. The reason that this is so poignant is because it is between a father and son. Moreover, its motivational undertones will inspire many children and adults to chase after their dreams.

 

Matthew McConaughey has also delivered some fantastic speeches, but his most famous is the one which he delivered at the University of Houston. McConaughey spoke a lot about joy; he said, “Joy is always in process, it’s always under construction.” He seems to be suggesting that we all have the potential to access joy, and it is never far away from it. We are, essentially, working towards joy during our lives and we must notice this in order to live happily. Another poignant point that he gave was that you must, “Define success for yourself.” To define happiness it is important to understand that you are different from everyone else – you are unique. This message is excellent because it highlights uniqueness as a great thing which ought to be cherished. Through uniqueness, I would argue that happiness can be achieved.

 

In summary, famous motivational speeches can be seen anywhere; they could be on the street or on your TV screen. Keep an eye out for them because they may just have the capacity to change your life. To get in touch or for more information on Bianca Miller-Cole, please email bookings@biancamiller.uk , call 02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk

22 Jan 2019

Business speaking can often sound daunting; however, that needn’t be the case. Upon further evaluation, most people would realise that business speakers have similar skills to those of public speakers. The only major difference, of course, is that business speakers will be talking solely about business related issues (the clue is in the name). There are certain characteristics that business speakers share with most other public speakers and they are as follows: confidence, eloquence, intelligence or knowledge, empathy and humorousness. Let me now explain why these 5 traits are so important for business speakers.

 

Confidence is essential when it comes to business speaking, because without confidence an audience is very unlikely to be wowed by your good or service. You are, at the end of the day, giving a performance to a group of individuals; the end goal is, of course, to win them offer such that they end up investing or buying what you are offering. If you are not 100% confident in what you are saying, however, it is very unlikely that this end goal will be achieved. One way to boost your confidence, is by knowing exactly what it is that you want to say. This is where intelligence or knowledge plays a big role, because if you are knowledgeable, you are able to deliver your speech or presentation with absolute conviction and pride. Eloquence can also buy sildenafil india online boost your confidence, because if you can deliver your speech using proper and precise language, you are more likely to deliver a successful presentation. Your message will also seem clearer to your audience which is an added bonus.

 

Empathy is vital when speaking to a group of people because it reminds that you are just like them. Speakers often make the mistake of setting themselves upon a metaphorical pedestal; the vast majority of people will feel that this is a sign of arrogance or superiority, when in fact it is just a genuine mistake. To avoid it, speakers must relate to the concerns, desire, worries and challenges of their audience. This personal relationship will not only make selling easier, but it will also improve the atmosphere of your presentation. Another way of livening up the mood is by using humour. Humour can make mundane topics all the more interesting, therefore it is a vital tool to use should you wish to keep the attention of your audience.

 

So, in summary, business speaking is not quite as frightening as it seems. I hope to have shown you the key traits required to succeed as a business speaker. To get in touch or for more information on Bianca Miller-Cole, and business speaking please email bookings@biancamiller.uk , call 02086679519 or visit www.biancamiller.uk