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Inspirational motivational speakers become indispensable when meetings become events where motivation is in short supply; the underachievers are pulled up; and competitors are lauded grudgingly for their successes. Keynote laughter speakers lighten up the atmosphere and put things in perspective in business meetings where big monetary figures are put on the tables; falling graphs are dissected to tiny atoms to be analyzed; and achievements are celebrated briefly only to facilitate the announcement of the next set of ambitious and sometimes over-ambitious business goals.

Meetings are seriously starved of humor. Insiders that are speaking at the meeting can never have the hold over the audience as trained corporate keynote speakers can, because they are always perceived either as bosses or sub-ordinates. In case the speakers from within the organization are enjoying their speeches, well in all probability, they alone have the privilege of doing so while the rest of the audience is struggling precariously to stay awake.

For meetings that do not have professional motivational humorous speakers, the typical scene is: the speakers and non-speakers as well as the achievers and the non- achievers all wait for the crucial lunch break, coffee break and the conclusion of the meeting. These breaks seem to be the highlight of the meetings with the intervening periods filled with rising emotions, boredom, drifting, and erotic thoughts. Ironic! But it’s true. Of course there are exceptions to his type of scenario. But the scenario described above is generally the rule.

Moreover, when fervent efforts at stifling yawns, changing sitting postures umpteen numbers of times, routine talks that seem like drones, and unenthusiastic applause; and all these laced with a staple solemnity seems to be the characteristics of a typical meeting, funny speakers become the desiderata in the scheme of things.  Read more...

Funny. Would that be the first word to come to mind if you were told that you were going to be hearing a speech by a motivational speaker? It’s not likely. After all, we’ve all come across motivational speakers in one form or another (even if it was just on television) and funny isn’t really what they’re known for. Instead, the image drummed up by the phrase “motivational speaker” is one of a man in a business suit who is clearly trying to sell you something that you don’t need, preying upon your sense of inadequacy in some area to schmooze you into buying his product or service.

But this is not always the case. Not every motivational speaker is the upscale equivalent of the door-to-door salesman. In fact, there are motivational humorous speakers out there who make use of a good sense of humor and the charm that they have with crowds to get you laughing and enjoying yourself. Attending an event by one of these speakers is almost like going to see a stand-up comedian. Sure, it might cost a little bit more, but you’re actually a lot more likely to take something away from the experience.

The thing is that if you’re going to see a motivational speaker, it’s probably because you’re at least somewhat interested in his or her product or service. Maybe you just want to get productivity up in the office and you’re hoping this person can inspire some ideas among your group. Or perhaps you’re working through a difficult time personally and you need a lift. But you enter the room with a wary eye because you’re afraid that you’re going to be sold something. The motivational speaker who uses humor as the cornerstone of his speech helps you to let your guard down. You don’t become naïve, you just become relaxed.  Read more...

Motivational humorous speakers can be huge assets to meeting planners. By combining their great wit and passion for empowering people to achieve their dreams, they help ensure that those who plan meetings are rewarded with amazing results.

Motivational humorous speakers are hot commodities for meetings of all types and sizes. Adept speakers have the versatility to entertain a crowd of ten or ten thousand. They arrive at the meetings with two things in mind: to make the audience laugh and to persuade them to reach for their goals and surpass them.

To be sure, these humorists are often the highlight of gatherings that may have serious subjects on their agendas. In order to maintain their attention, audiences want and need a little levity. Laughter has been proven to be the best medicine, and these motivational humorous speakers hand out free prescriptions.

Whether it be with jokes, props, or volunteers from the crowd, these speakers will always get the job done. They truly put their hearts and souls into conveying their message via entertaining communication.

Motivational humorous speakers work tirelessly to support and encourage people from all walks of life. Without them, society would not have as much ambition or dedication. These special speakers often serve as a beacon of hope for those who may have become discouraged or complacent along the way. They act as a guiding light through life’s stormy seas.

In addition, speakers who use humor are able to better resonate with their audiences. Listeners often can relate to the speakers’ metaphors and mnemonic tools more so than if the information were packaged differently. By allowing the audience this opportunity, results can be exponentially improved; this reflects well on the meeting planner and he or she will receive a grateful pat on the back and deep appreciation from the public.  Read more...

Abraham Lincoln was well known in his day for his sense of humor, and often told funny stories to engage and earn the trust of his audience.

During the Civil War, he sometimes visited Washington area hospitals to lift the wounded soldiers’ spirits. After one such visit, a journalist entered a hospital to find infantrymen boisterously laughing and talking about the president. He found it curious to see injured men to be seemingly so healthy.

“You must be very slightly wounded,” he said to the soldier.

“Yes,” the soldier replied, “Very slightly. I have only lost one leg, and I’d be glad to lose the other, if I could hear some more of ‘Old Abe’s’ stories.”

What Honest Abe knew, and what more people should learn, is that humor is an incredibly powerful tool that can make anyone happy and attentive even in the most trying of circumstances. When somebody engages you with humor, you genuinely want to listen, and soak up more of what they are saying. If humor can engage and motivate someone subjected to Civil War era medicine, it can engage and motivate anyone. And that’s why hiring a motivational humorous speaker makes good sense!

Today, motivational humorous speakers use the massive power of comedy to make people laugh and increase personal potential. The magic of humorous motivational speaking is its ability to stimulate people with comedy while delivering gobs of inspirational content. Unfortunately, most traditional speakers (whose speeches can sometimes be as bad as Civil War era medicine) totally miss the chance to get their message across by dryly orating in a monotone and artless way.  Read more...

Humorous Motivational Speakers Hold the Key

The factor that sets humorous motivational speakers apart from the rest of motivational speakers is – the power of humor. In these days of shorter attention spans, getting the ears of the meeting attendees itself is a difficult task, if not an impossible one. Executives now are bombarded with a glut of information on everything. Unless they hear something very interesting or funny they just do not pay attention.

So to make them sit up and really listen to a speaker is a job that only humorous motivational speakers achieve with ease. Of course, they work and practice hard to achieve this. The use of humor makes even the most apathetic participant in a meeting to take notice and join in the fun. Once there is interest shown by the meeting attendees the rest becomes easy.

What Humorous Motivational Speakers Do

Humorous motivational speakers use liberal doses of humor to lighten the entire meeting atmosphere. Their cheerful and funny talks bring out the meeting attendees out of their shells of defensiveness and make them amenable to suggestions.

The easy manners and friendly attitude of humorous motivational speakers help in developing a rapport with the audience instantly. These gurus of motivation slowly and effectively goad the participants to join them in the process of unlocking their own unrealized potentials.

Humor Works Well

Let’s face it – nobody loves to sit through a boring lecture, speech, or workshop. Chances are that while an ordinary motivational speaker rants off on a topic, the participants are mentally preparing their next sales call or even struggling to stay awake. Humor is the only factor that livens up the proceedings of a speech or seminar. Hearty laughter relaxes the mind and the body muscles. It gives the inner organs of the body nearly a work out that physical exercises can give. The audience instead of drifting away starts paying attention, because no one wants to miss out on a good joke.  Read more...