What do you do if you're facing roadblocks as a motivational speaker?

Reflecting on setbacks is a crucial step in overcoming them and growing as a motivational speaker. Here are some strategies to help you navigate through obstacles: -Identify the Root Cause -Evaluate Your Content -Assess Your Delivery -Seek Support and Guidance By reflecting on setbacks and taking proactive steps to address them, you can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and ultimately propel your motivational speaking career forward.

In addition to your content, delivery, and audience engagement, consider reflecting on your personal growth and development. Have you been investing in your own learning and self-improvement? Sometimes, the blockage can come from a stagnation in personal development.

Once you master the art of Authenticity.. each and every audience will have majority percentage fully involved and invested in your story..

Could it be the content, low season, delivery, inability to sell or loss of passion in the topic? Or there could be many other factors causing the roadblock. Take some time to reflect on what could possibly go wrong. If applicable, look at some metrics for reference such as evaluation, number of proposals sent or number of enquiries received.

When seeking feedback, it’s also beneficial to ask for specific examples or instances where you could have done better. This will give you concrete areas to work on, rather than vague suggestions.

My immediate response to this is to look out for your mentor. Share your thoughts and roadblocks with your mentor, ask if he/she has experienced something similar before. Seek for feedback or any room for improvement.

While adapting your strategies, consider the current trends and needs of society. The most impactful speeches are often those that resonate with the current societal context and challenges.

Once in a while, I would ponder on the following: Is my current content applicable for the audience now? Is the delivery method suitable for this particular audience? Due to the diversity in the assignments we receive and audience we expose, it's essential that we adapt by using their terminologies, understanding their pain points and knowing their preferences.

Consider recording your practice sessions. Watching them back can provide a new perspective and help you notice things you might miss in the moment.

Practice makes permanent. For keynote speech, you may ask the event organizer or event sponsor for a copy of the recording. Besides using as promotional materials (edit into reels), use that for feedback and self reflection. However, do be mindful to have the consent from them in case you would like to post on social media.

Building resilience also involves taking care of your mental health. Make sure to incorporate self-care routines into your schedule. This can help you stay mentally strong and focused.

When expanding your network, consider reaching out to professionals from different fields. This can provide you with diverse perspectives and broaden your understanding of various topics.

Be associated with like-minded people. That's the beauty of joining speaker's association where you are surrounded by peers (not competitors) and potentially other seasoned speakers who could offer some help.