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Topic: Motivational speaker in Bangladesh- Friend or Fraud

1. Robin Sharma Video


2. Introduction (Not included in slides but need to tell at starting): Everybody speaks!!! Some
people speak and get elected as a president of the United States. Other people speak and armies
of business people like you and me take to the streets, generating huge sums of money. But still
some other people speak to change people's lives who are so called the motivational speaker.
Speaking clearly and effectively is a science and that science is called motivational speaking. For
some it is more art than science but unlike art, true motivational speaking can be learned, can be
taught effectively, and must be practiced.
I. Motivational Speaking denotes?- Motivational speaking indicates a speaker who makes
speeches that will motivate or really encourage an audience. Speaking clearly and
effectively is usually a science and that science is termed motivational speaking. For a lot
of it is a lot more art than technology but unlike art work, true motivational speaking can
be learned, can always be taught effectively, and has to be practiced.
II. Is it ancient or new phenomena?- Motivational speaking has been used for years to
encourage people to push harder in the work place or in personal life to achieve their
goals with new found vigor and purpose. If we take a long hard look at the history of
motivational speaking, we will find that motivating speeches or at least emotive speeches
date back as far as Caesar’s time.
III. International context: In western world, motivational speakers have had an enormous
impact on people life, and millions of others, no matter what their personal situation in
life may be. Their words are so powerful and inspirational that most of the people get
motivations from them
IV. Bangladesh context: In recent times in Bangladesh, the number of motivational speaker
is increasing. They give speech at several events and motivate people. Their goal is to have
positive influence over others. But not always a motivational speaker can be good.
Sometimes we have seen that how self –centered motivational speakers are and their
speech are very bad.
3. Pros of Motivational speaking: Just when a particular someone thought, it's end of the line. There
is no hope of light. On the verge of giving up, a motivational speaker could change that individual’s
view. Just think of a scenario like that. On the verge of giving up on something, I was scrolling in
YouTube videos. And then a motivational video turned things around for me. This is just not me.
This story belongs to many of us. Now for one thing, we all know motivation is a must. However,
the question arises when we see some of us using this motivation as a product. So the question
is, 'Do we really need them? Before reaching to the conclusion, I am going to show all of you the
bright side of the story.

I. Fulfilling the Demand that we created- First, not all of us can be self-motivated. We need
help in certain cases and if we need help to get motivated; it's nothing to be ashamed of.
So there comes this new idea of Motivational Speaker. You see when there is a demand,
the economy tries to fulfill it. We may have different perceptions, but the demand is not
fluke. There is a need for motivational speakers, and as a result we are experiencing their
existence.
II. Easy Access to motivation- In this fast paced world we need things right away. Maybe in
past if you needed a motivation, you would have gone to an elderly person, or to a friend.
Now you're just clicking and entering YouTube and getting motivated. You're signing up
for a motivation session from your favorite motivator and enjoying the session.

III. Give us a different perspective and make things easier- We often don't see things in the
way we should. A motivator helps us to see things in different perception. A different
point of view helps us to change the way we perceive things. Just as simple fact as this
can make you motivated and encourage you to do your best.

IV. Helps to boost up confidence and reach goal that you think impossible- Accept it or not,
a motivational speaker is usually a good story teller. It might be flawed, untrue and even
exaggerated, but it could help you to believe in yourself. A story of getting back from an
extreme difficult time and how things ended in the end might encourage you to not to
give up.
And that is why, sometimes a motivational speaker might be worthy. And who knows, by getting
motivated, someday, some of you people might turn out to be a great motivator. Extra bucks always helps.
4. Cons of Motivational speakers (Bangladesh prospect)- Here we summarized a few points based
on our self-observance
I. Inarticulate speech
II. Lack of rapport with audience
III. Missing of self-improvising skill
IV. Aim to commercial branding
V. Emulate rather than self-instinct
5. Current perspective of motivational speaker in Bangladesh:
I. Positive aspects:
a. Gearing up businesses by motivating corporate employees.
b. Inspirational speech can help people overcome the difficulties
c. Career and business planner
d. Performing as a trainer to train young graduates
II. Negative aspects:
a. Disorganized material
b. Self-centered
c. Imitate others
d. Following one sided approach
6. Conclusion:
I. Pros and cons are unavoidable
II. Sometimes motivational speaker’s roles are questionable
III. What our audience think about this issue?

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