Tuesday, December 25, 2018

By Kimberly Cole


Sportsmen and women, juniors and other players in the industry sometimes need to hear the word of an experienced athlete during occasions. It is a dilemma to choose a public speaker for sports athletes because of the dynamics involved. How do you choose one and leave the other? Instead of hoping that your choice will be satisfactory, here are qualities you should consider to make your choice appropriate.

The best guest is a star in his or her discipline. Listeners want to hear stories of triumph. These stories can only be told by those who have won. It is their experiences that will be inspiring to them. The beauty of an accomplished athlete lies in the fact that he or she will be sharing from experience as opposed to theory or imagination.

Can the audience relate to the story of the guest? This means that they have seen him come from their midst and become successful and such kind of stories. People find inspiration in champions who are born among them. This inspiration makes them believe that they also can conquer. If the story and life of such a person is distant, it will be difficult for them to relate. This dilutes the inspiration shared.

Involve conference participants in choosing the speaker. This has been regarded as one of the best tricks in managing expectations. Views of participants point at the general direction you should be looking for a speaker. Though it is impossible to fulfill all their expectations, some will get the guest of choice. They also feel part of the organization. Their views can be collected during registration or during review at the end of a conference.

Find a sportsman or woman who is well rounded. The lives of athletes require people to manage resources, take opportunities and be good in relationships. If you wish to inspire people, allow them to interact with people of good morals, sporting ethics and who have taken good care of self. For instance, if a conference is on financial management, there are excellent players who have made a fortune and grown it. If the speaker has a history of scandals, there will be nothing inspiring about the speech.

Contact a person who has achieved in the thematic area of your conference. There are different topics that anchor conferences. A conference on winning without doping should be addressed by a sportsman who has achieved it. An audience made of budding footballers is best addressed by an experienced and accomplished footballer. It makes it easier to share own experiences instead of telling stories about other people. People will believe a story about a person they can see as opposed to one they are hearing about.

Prepare a budget to facilitate the speaker. The budget will depend on the caliber of conference you are having and the type of guest you have invited. A symposium held at a remote location might demand accommodation and specialized transport. You should also treat the speakers based on their social standing. Once you make them feel honored, they will pay you back with great inspiration to the audience.

Capturing a high profile guest requires early contact. They are usually too busy during peak season. Having them to grace your occasion on short notice could prove impossible. Make contact as early as possible and discuss the details. Set aside resources needed to bring the guest over. A good guest will raise the profile of your event.




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