Maybe the question shouldn’t be do you need a motivational speaker, but rather could you benefit from one, since obviously one won’t make the difference between life and death. Nobody needs a motivational speaker, but almost everyone could benefit from one in some respect. Everybody, regardless of age, occupation or personality will have a time in their life when they aren’t trying their hardest or achieving everything they can be. Whatever the situation, a motivational speaker could help.

Many of the best motivational speakers work solely as speakers and tour venues on invites from various organisations. They almost always charge a fee. Despite the outlay of paying for the motivational speaker, they do produce results, tangible and otherwise and are usually considered to be worth the investment.

Schools sometimes employ a motivational speaker to deliver strong messages to students. The speakers often have quirky ways of delivering their message and might have their own personal idiosyncrasies. A lot of the time the motivational speaker works to make students question their beliefs and perceptions about themselves and others and challenge prejudice.

In other cases, the motivational speaker helps to boost attainment. The important thing in this context is to help students to improve their self confidence and self belief and to pass on a message that each student has control of his own destiny.

Business managers also employ a motivational speaker from time to time. This is not a regular occurrence but is common at large training seminars or annual meetings. In times of low morale and reduced productivity a motivational speaker can be of help. The speaker can help to instil a shared vision and aim in the staff. Morale is always higher in companies where large proportions of the staff share a goal and a belief that they can achieve it. As a result businesses can look forwarded to a more comfortable working atmosphere, happier staff and increased productivity.