Aspiring to become a South-African motivational speaker; a London inspirational speaker or Dubai keynote speaker requires dedication with a great sense of purpose. An aspiring speaker should also be someone that is not only a sensational verbalizer but a skilful businessperson that can specialize in teamwork, motivation and team building. It is advisable to approach the profession with the intention of turning it into a profitable business first and then working on gradually increasing your "how to" skills. This approach will ensure that you do not lose perception of the fact that your motivation skills is your bread and butter and financial success is in itself a winning incentive. At the end of the day a motivational speech must lead to instructional staff motivation. Advertising yourself is definitely a must in this business.  Start off by sticking to topics that you have firsthand experience of or understand exceptionally well. You are more likely to make an impact on a topic that you are au fait with than with one that you are not. Focus on your personal unique experiences or knowledge and verbalize it in a manner that will bring a corpse to life. Once you have mastered the art of raising the dead you are on your way to establishing a lucrative career and speak at an international conference or be an after dinner speaker in London. Obtaining the maximum amount of exposure is of vital importance and initially offering free services is a fantastic way to market yourself. Contact and approach organizations like NPO's, large corporations as well as local clubs for gigs. An established motivational speaker is an outstanding entertainer and like most other businesses, practice makes perfect. Another way to get gigs is by contacting speaker bureaus. Never let up on an opportunity to perform. Advertising yourself in the local newspapers is an idea. Obtaining a website is a brilliant move as internet business is growing by the minute and a non-negotiable if you want to become a professional speaker...