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Looking for a professional motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, or youth motivational speaker can be challenging. Especially if you are looking for a youth speaker to educate, entertain, and impact the lives of at-risk youth and student leaders. Do a search on the words motivational speakers, youth motivational speakers, teen motivational speakers, professional speakers or inspirational speakers and the results returned will be staggering.
So how is a person supposed to know if she has chosen the right professional motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, youth speaker, youth motivational speaker, or college speaker for her conference or event?
What if the speaker is your motivational keynote speaker, keynote college speaker, or keynote youth speaker? Does he set the right tone for your event?
Will he take a true genuine interest in your organization so that his message will embody the theme of your event and the mission of your organization? Will he relate to your attendees --professional or students and youth?
Is the speaker professional enough?
Is the speaker motivational and inspirational enough?
Humorous enough?
So that brings us to...
The Million-Dollar Question:
How do you know that your professional motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, college speaker, or youth motivational speaker will deliver even more value than what your paying? You should have a huge ROI on your investment, shouldn't you?
Unfortunately world-class professional speakers, college speakers, or youth speakers are not always easy to come by, while sub-par keynote speakers, professional speakers, motivational speakers, and inspirational speakers come a dime a dozen.
They are a professional event planner’s worst nightmare. And for event attendees…well… let’s just say it’s more exciting to watch a tree grow.
What about at risk youth speakers, teen motivational speakers, and college speakers?
It’s pretty much the same deal. A top-notch youth motivational speaker is a rare thing as well. And... an incredible college speaker doesn't come a dime a dozen' either.
So what are the indications that you have found an engaging...dynamic...professional motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, college speaker, or youth motivational speaker?
Keep mind that this is a two-pronged situation- Ability and professionalism.
Ability
One of the first things is that there’s an immediate mental and emotional connection between great motivational speakers, inspirational speakers, or youth speakers and the audience. This connection has a lot to do with an incredible stage presence. Even on the phone these same charismatic qualities will be obvious. Look for them when you talk to the speaker.
A great professional motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, or youth motivational speaker is a master storyteller that takes his audience on a fantastic journey. He delivers high content with high energy and high impact that leave his audience feeling SELF-Empowered and SELF-Motivated.
Professionalism
Here’s a big one. Is he high or low maintenance? The last thing you need when planning an event is another pain in the butt. Any reputable motivational keynote speaker, inspirational speaker, or youth motivational speaker should have a page on his website just for you and other meeting or event planners.
And of course the big question is how do you know that the speaker can do what he says he can do. Clips of him in action, which should be readily available, are a start but you need more.
Every professional motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, or youth motivational speaker has testimonials, but testimonials aren’t always good enough. You want professional speaker references.
Choosing the right motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, or youth motivational speaker can be challenging but there is one thing you can do that is guaranteed to help you breath a sigh of relief...
One thing that will help you sleep better the night before your event...
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One thing that will have event attendees coming up to you and saying, “Wow! What a great inspirational motivational speaker.”
That one thing is…
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"Al Duncan is one of the best I've ever heard. He weaves stories like David Copperfield does magic.
He shows you how to win over the Millennials--Gen Y. He's a master at inspiring your audience and even better at showing them how to excel with a very different "group" of young people. After hearing 'The Millennial Mentor' tell you what's on their minds, you'll almost certainly and instantly shift your strategy."
Dr. Kevin Hogan
International Best-Selling Author
"With the motivational speaker arena saturated, it is rare and refreshing to find an individual who has the true gift and ability to captivate and engage their audience. Al Duncan is one of those rare finds...
As a practitioner within the sector of higher education, I'm often challenged with promoting the 'soft' skills that are vital to people’s success in a fun and exciting manner. Thank you Al 'The Inspiration' Duncan for brilliantly helping me to achieve this goal!"
Wendy Wilson
Director of Communications
Albany State University
"Al literally set our group on fire. Students did not want to leave even when the fire alarm went off!"
Monica L. Greene
Director of Freshman College
Claflin University
Q: Hey Mr. Duncan, I was recently at two of your motivational speakings and I didn't feel comfortable asking my question aloud. So here it is:
You got my attention when you spoke about what you've been through. I've also been through a lot, one exactly like you. And I’ve never told anyone about it, not even my mother.
I am an A+ student but I feel so much pressure to be better than average from others. I get up and down, my grades slip but I always manage to pull off a good grade. I plan on attending college and I know that I won't always be able to pull off this stunt in college. I have dreams and the people who pressure me the most always throw me down by telling me I can't or you think so... I explain everything, but I really need some of your amazing words of truth.
--high school student
Alpha School - Conyers, GA
A: First of all,I have a tremendous amount of respect for you...
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"Mr. Duncan,
It was a pleasure hearing your lecture last week at St. John's University. In addition to the energy and motivation you carried throughout your lecture, I thought the content, delivery, and the ability to engage the audience was more impressive... "
Vito Spano, CLTC, Partner
New York Life Insurance Company
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"Al, I want to take this time to thank you for a wonderful presentation, a wonderful evening and most of all for inspiring us. What a prefect fit! The students were elated as well as the faculty and staff of IMU.
I want to also say that your inspiring message not only achieved our expectation but reached into our personal lives and with much gratitude I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to working with you and again, thanks."
Robin B. Chamberlain, RDCS, FASE
Executive Director
Institute of Medical Ultrasound (IMU)
"I don't trust nobody and I don't respect nobody."
"How come you feel that way?"
You can't believe nobody nowadays. Even squeaky clean Tiger Woods got caught up."
--conversation between Al Duncan and
one of his teenage mentees on Sat. 11/28/09
Anybody that works with Millennials, especially at-risk youth, knows that one of the hardest things to do is to get them trust you and respect you.
Can you blame them?
They constantly see the squeaky clean get tarnished and the tarnished get worse. Millennials have grown up during a time when heroes and heroines from all walks of life have been caught up in a ridiculous amount of stupidity, deceit, and criminal activity. (And thanks to technology, when a hero falls the whole world knows in a matter of minutes.)
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"Dear Mr. Duncan,
Thank you for being the keynote speaker for our Second General Session. The Texas FCCLA State Meeting was a complete success because of your help. We enjoyed the motivation you gave our members. I hope you enjoyed coming to speak as much as we enjoyed having you."
Amy Barrera
State V.P. of Projects, FCCLA
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
"Greetings Mr. Duncan!
I just wanted to take the time to say 'THANK YOU' for coming to Grayslake, Illinois and being the keynote speaker for the 1st Generation Youth Leadership Summit at the College of Lake County.
You definitely exceeded our expectations with your powerful, insightful and motivational story. The youth who were in attendance really enjoyed your speech. You are truly a hidden gem, but there comes a time when ALL gems have to shine!
There are many people who claim to be motivational speakers but only few can hold the title and claim full ownership.
Mr. Duncan, your participation was truly a connection that was meant to happen. We are all still flying high on your plane of inspirational guidance.
Please continue to pour into this generation as I am sure you will definitely make a great impact around the globe. I wish you the best and I hope that we will be able to connect in the near future as we continue to provide services for our target audience, which is low-income, first generation pre-college students. Blessings to you!
Best regards,"
Michele Vaughn
Associate Dean for Community Education
Enrollment Services
The College of Lake County
"Al, it was a pleasure meeting you and being able to be in your workshop, which I really enjoyed...I actually have gone to your blog and I'm going to use your networking questions. I'm about to be one of your blog's biggest fans."
Michelle Mensah
Howard University
School of Business
"...you are an exceptional speaker with the ability to really connect with our young people in special way. You did an outstanding job of reinforcing and driving home the principles we want to instill in our cadets.
Our cadets have found your book, My Success Journal for Young People, to be inspiring and insightful. It’s a great resource for helping them to create a plan for accomplishing their goals. The tools that you shared with them, as well your professionalism and character, are something that all of our cadets around the country could benefit from.
I look forward to having you back again."
(CW5) Chief Louis Joseph, Director
National Guard
"Outstanding, Energetic, Terrific. Al is a master speaker who has a gift for motivating and inspiring. His style is personal, entertaining and thought provoking. Al really has THE gift!"
Tonya Reiman
The O'Reily Factor
Q: As a motivational speaker and thought leader, do you have any suggestions or experience that you want to share? I understand that practice makes perfect. Do you have specific tips for improving public speaking?
--college student,
Syracuse University
A: It could take an entire semester to answer this question. Are you talking about a motivational talk, an attorney’s closing argument, or a political or oratorical type of speech? There are different nuances and tricks of the trade for each. Here’s my advice, however, regardless of the type of speech:
Be good, be brief, and be done!
Be Good
The true sign of a Master is the ability to make everyone in the audience feel like you were talking directly to them.
This is based on...
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Millennial Empowerment
(adapted from My Success Journal: For Young People)
“Hey! Why is my medicine so expensive this time? It’s usually a lot cheaper than this. What’s up with that?”
“Mr. Duncan, you normally get generics, but your doctor instructed us to give you the name brand medicine this time.”
“Does it do anything different? I mean, it costs twice as much. Is it twice as good?”
“Not really, it’s just the fact that it’s name brand. The brand is what you’re paying for.”
—A conversation between
Al Duncan and the pharmacist
If I asked you to think of your favorite place to shop, different images and words would immediately begin popping into your head. I could also ask you to think about any company or successful person you know and once again images and words would immediately come to mind.
Those words and images...
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Milton Hershey School
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Q: I am a current student at International Coaching Academy. I am looking to make a career change from teacher to college speaker. I have a BS in human development and learning and an MS in leadership and policy studies. I have already quit my day job so I am a bit panicked about income. My question to you is about marketing yourself. I have been told that a brochure is the way to go, but I don't have a model to emulate. I was wondering if you had one or even a better idea about how to get started in the business. I know it is a lot to ask for without even knowing you, but your website was informational and it seemed you were on top of your game. How about sharing your expertise?
Q: I am interested in becoming a youth motivational speaker. What can you tell me about how to get started? Any books or articles you would recommend?
A: Here are 9 steps anybody can use to get started in the professional speaking industry.....
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