What do you do if setbacks challenge your motivation in motivational speaking?

As I grow older I realize life is so much a journey of perspectives! What seems like failure can be a stepping stone to greater success in so many ways... if we are humble enough to take the lessons the right way. I would say accepting failure, pausing to take the lessons, and moving on is the way ahead. The real question here is, when failure strikes as a jolt of lightning, we as the speaker who is responsible of inspiring so many others, can we act gracefully and with integrity? Can we still climb the stage and be 'vulnerable', 'truthful', and 'humane'? Can we be not too proud , and let others help us when we need it? That would be true embracing of one's failures... in a way that it becomes a stepping stone to a new kind of success.

Embracing set backs are easier when we are emotionally intelligent and have a heightened self awareness. It offers us a opportunity for growth in our approach to, learning new of different skills which impacts our performance. Take the feedback, dig deeper and implement quickly for sustained change. Wishing anyone who needs to hear this well in their outcomes.

When setbacks challenge your motivational speaking, embrace it and understand that each stumble provides valuable lessons. Shift your perspective, make your failure work as a stepping stone rather than a roadblock. Journal & reflect deeply on the setback. Asked for feedback from mentors & colleagues to gain insight into potential solutions. Be flexible to adjust your strategy & try different engagement techniques. Reconnect with your core passion when motivation wanes. Revisit your initial goals & impact you want to make. Passion fuels perseverance. Cultivate your resilience by developing a growth mindset. Engage in activities that build mental & emotional strength. Don't hesitate to ask for support as you might receive the needed insight.

One great way to reflect deeply: ~ debrief as soon as possible after the action Doing this whether you deemed the talk to be great or not, builds a muscle which benefits a future approach and creates a great skills based improvement.

Ajustar a estratégia é para os grandes! Diante dos grande desafios, você n?o vai sempre acertar, n?o vai sempre vencer. Estar pronto para fazer ajustes é poderoso. Trabalhe sua mentalidade para poder estar pronto para os ajustes de rota.

There could be some aspects of life that are current trigger points... that one is still processing and healing through... While addressing a large audience, it is prudent to pre-meditate on the structure one's speech content in a way that one consciously avoids such subjects... as the speaker's own narrative on that topic is not yet concrete. At the same time, in case someone inadvertently brings up the subject, a motivational speaker should be able to deal with the question gracefully if not delve into the subject.

Take a break, do other things that you did not have time and space for! Pay attention to the present and process everything that happens. Humans are meant to resilient! As time progresses, with engagement in different interests and with near dear ones, there will come a time when you would have reignited your passion! And you would have found a renewed story to tell! P.S.: Journal during this passing time, it helps a lot!

Rather than steaming ahead and then taking a break to decompress, build in regular time to recharge and revitalise yourself. Build. In. Breaks Allow yourself regular down time, practise and time creative screen break time. It's a tonic that's rekindles passion.

Resilience. Might sound like a big word and trust me it is. Failure is something which is inevitable. You’ll encounter it, no matter what you do, but you must not forget to embrace it and say NO to stopping yourself. I personally was left shattered after getting non-aid letters from Ivy colleges. Had self doubts and month long introspection as to what I did wrong. It was not something that I was expecting but at the end of the day, I continued doing what I was good at and result is right in front of you. I’ve enjoyed college life more than I could ever imagine and it was changed me in numerous ways that I can’t even describe in remaining 150 characters. In a nutshell, don’t be disheartened by setbacks. Just have a cry and come back strong!

To build resilience when facing setbacks in motivational speaking, try these strategies: 1. Embrace a Growth Mindset: See setbacks as chances to grow and learn, not as failures. 2. Develop Coping Strategies: Use techniques like mindfulness, exercise, or journaling to manage stress and stay focused. 3. Reflect and Learn: Analyze what went wrong and adjust your approach for next time. 4. Stay Connected: Lean on mentors or peers for support and advice. 5. Set Realistic Goals: Break big goals into smaller, achievable steps to keep motivated. Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself, recognizing that setbacks are a normal part of the process.

Stay Connected: Engage with our audience or peers for support and feedback. They can offer encouragement and remind you of the impact you have.

As I said earlier in point 1, as a motivational speaker we keep trying to inspire others. But the question also is, are we humble enough to take help from others when we are not well? It's an important part of completing the loop.. and it lets us know how helpful others can be... if we give them a real chance to ... without prejudice, without judgment!