26 Mar 2008

Is Becoming a Motivational Speaker a Career Option for you?

You could be treated to a new type of speaker at your next corporate retreat. The days of big name management gurus and executives with fancy titles appear to be waning due to increased skepticism after the recent string of corporate scandals. So in their place have stepped inspirational speakers who talk about their tales of conquering personal adversity. Many of these speakers do not have business backgrounds, but the corporate employers are finding their uplifting messages to be exactly what their employees need these days.

Are you interested in becoming such a motivational speaker? Fees for such speakers start at a few thousand dollars, but many of the established professional speakers go for weeks in between engagements. And, while those of us here at All Star Resume don't want to be accused of discouragement, please be aware that just as quickly as the popularity pendulum swung away from the management gurus and top executives, it could just as easily swing away from the current crop of popular speakers.

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