Some speakers want to talk about life, but they want to avoid sounding like a quote poster. In this article, Jef Menguin explains how to build a speech that feels grounded, relatable, and helpful, using real moments and simple words. If you want to learn how to create your stage and leave people better than you found them, this will help.
Your ability to answer questions demonstrates your quick thinking, creativity, clarity of thought, and ability to articulate your ideas persuasively and coherently without prior preparation.
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Public speaking turned my life around. Having the courage to speak before a crowd gives people the opportunity to be heard, make their thoughts visible, and lead others.
You can be the public speaker that you want to be. Let your voice be heard and share your gifts to humanity. You don’t have to bring your ideas to the grave. You have ideas worth sharing.
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A keynote speaker can be the game-changer, setting the right direction and tempo for an event. Like a skilled conductor, they orchestrate ideas, rhythm, and energy, turning an ordinary gathering into an extraordinary experience. This is the essence of my role.
Discover what a motivational speech really is, why companies hire motivational speakers, and how to deliver talks that inspire action. Written by Jef Menguin, a professional motivational speaker in the Philippines, this guide reveals how to flip the switch from motivation to motion.
You can be a motivational speaker without a strategy. You can do that if you only want to share your stories and inspire people. Maybe, you are a good storyteller; you’ll get invited. Without a clear strategy, a career in motivational speaking is unlikely to
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A speaking style refers to the unique manner in which an individual communicates orally, including tone, pacing, vocabulary, gestures, and overall delivery. For a motivational speaker, a well-crafted speaking style can greatly enhance their effectiveness in inspiring and engaging their audience.
Improve your speech delivery so people will listen to you. As I have said, even good enough speakers can become paid motivational speakers. But you don’t have to stay in being good enough when you have opportunities to be excellent in what you do. Speaking,
Be a public speaker. But not just any speaker. Be the public speaker whose message the world can’t unhear.
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Explore the big questions about life with our list of 200 thought-provoking questions. Gain clarity, cultivate self-awareness, and unleash your full potential.
An effective motivational speech can help leaders act. I was first drawn to leadership talks because I had many opportunities to speak as a young leader. In addition, I did more reading on exemplary leaders than any of my subjects when I was in high
A motivational speaker is a person who delivers speeches before an audience to teach, inspire, and encourage people to make their dreams happen. Motivational speakers challenge audiences to let go of excuses brought about by failures and a fixed mindset. Motivational speakers tell stories of
Most topics of motivational speakers are about winning and success. I invite you to look into these titles and consider what they are trying to offer. These topics are all about WINNING! I got into motivational speaking because I was inspired by the following books:
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Do not waste the power of a guest speaker introduction to making your event remarkable. Prepare and write before your deliver.
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Some people think impromptu speaking is a talent, so they avoid it and stay quiet when chances show up. In this article, Jef Menguin breaks down impromptu speeches into simple skills you can train, so you can respond with confidence and direction. If you want to learn how to create your stage without waiting for perfect preparation, this will help.
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False beliefs are more damaging than a lack of skills. I daresay that it is far more challenging to learn new skills in whatever field when a person holds false beliefs. Most false beliefs limit, and diminish us. There was a time when I was
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When you are the speaker, the spotlight, for a moment, is on you. But to become effective, you do not have to keep the spotlight on you. You do it longer than necessary, and you will find it difficult to see your audience.
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Public speaking can feel like a performance, but it works better when you treat it like giving a gift—something useful people can take home. In this article, Jef Menguin shares how that mindset removes pressure and helps you focus on serving the audience, not impressing