As a motivational speaker, you want to inspire and uplift your audience and clients with your message and your presence. But how do you express gratitude and joy to them in a genuine and impactful way? In this article, you will learn some strategies to cultivate and communicate these positive emotions in your speaking career.
Gratitude and joy are not only beneficial for your own well-being, but also for your relationship with your audience and clients. When you express gratitude and joy, you show that you appreciate and value them, that you are passionate and enthusiastic about your topic, and that you have a positive outlook and attitude. This can enhance your credibility, rapport, and influence as a speaker, and make your audience and clients more receptive, engaged, and loyal.
In my experience with varied audiences ranging from children to the elderly, and assortment of multicultural racial backgrounds, when the speaker addresses her audience from a state of alignment with her inner self she becomes one with the attendees. Her thoughts, words and actions are steeped in gratitude and joy. It is only from this state of authenticity that she is able to truly connect with and serve her audience.
Before you can express gratitude and joy to your audience and clients, you need to cultivate them in yourself. One way to do this is to practice gratitude journaling, where you write down at least three things that you are grateful for every day. This can help you focus on the good aspects of your life and work, and increase your happiness and satisfaction. Another way to cultivate gratitude and joy is to celebrate your achievements and successes, no matter how big or small. This can help you acknowledge your progress and growth, and boost your confidence and motivation.
In my experience, quiet me-time each day, preferably in the morning, ignites an alignment with your inner being. You realize that you are more than the physical entity staring back at you through the mirror. Over time, the quiet meditational practice connects you with the vibrational non-physical aspect of yourself. And your consciousness expands beyond negativities and fear. You become enveloped with love, gratitude and joyful bliss.
In my experience, journaling gratitudes for all that life has offered you in the past & for all that life is offering you in the present in the a very positive practice for rebalancing and cantering oneself. Over a period of time expressing gratitudes becomes a mindful exercise and one becomes immersed in the feeling of gratitude even while doing the daily chores so much so that it becomes meditative! That is the core of spiritual existence.
When speaking to a group of people, expressing gratitude and joy can be done in a sincere, specific, and inclusive way. Start and end your speech with a genuine thank you, expressing why you are grateful for them and what they mean to you. Utilize positive language and tone, conveying enthusiasm, optimism, and appreciation with your words. Smile, laugh, and use gestures that demonstrate your excitement and passion. Additionally, share stories and examples that illustrate your gratitude and joy. Describe how you overcame challenges, learned valuable lessons, or achieved meaningful goals with their help or inspiration. Show them how they made a difference in your life or work.
When working with individual or organizational clients, expressing gratitude and joy in a personal, professional, and relevant way is important. Consider sending them a handwritten note or personalized email to thank them for choosing, trusting, or working with you. Highlight the positive outcomes of your collaboration and express your interest in future opportunities. Additionally, giving them a thoughtful gift or token of appreciation is a great way to show your appreciation. Make sure that the gift is appropriate, meaningful, and useful for them. Finally, asking for feedback or testimonials is a great way to show that you value their opinions and insights. You can use their feedback to improve your services, showcase your results, or attract new clients.
An example of this is to prepare in advance ways to demonstrate gratitude be it thru small meaningful giveaways from stage to expressing it thru words of gratitude towards the audience. Also share the why you are grateful. You're did preparing for this audience add meaning to your life.
Expressing gratitude and joy to your audience and clients is not a one-time event, but a continuous habit. To maintain these positive emotions in your speaking career, you need to reflect on your purpose and vision. Remind yourself why you became a motivational speaker, what you want to achieve, and how you want to serve others. This can help you stay aligned, motivated, and fulfilled. Additionally, connecting with other motivational speakers can be beneficial for sharing experiences, challenges, successes, and tips. You can also keep learning and growing by seeking new opportunities or investing in personal and professional development. Finally, seek feedback, coaching, or mentoring to further enhance your skills as a speaker.