Motivational Guest Speakers for Live and Virtual  Events, Presentations & Keynote Speeches.

Your budget, event location to the speaker, attendee audience and the event’s objective will determine the best motivational speaker for your event. We have a wide spectrum of motivational speakers across Australia and New Zealand that can meet your needs. Get in touch with us today and we can help you find motivational speakers that are perfect for your event.

There are many qualities that make a great motivational speaker; however each motivational speaker requires confidence in speaking to large crowds, passion, audience awareness and the ability to captivate attendees through outstanding storytelling.

A motivational keynote speaker has a unique ability to prompt the audience to view something from an alternative perspective they may not have previously considered. Some keynote speakers achieve this through their own personal experiences, while others are renowned for their ability to approach topics from unconventional angles. A successful keynote address ultimately leaves the audience feeling re-energised and motivated to fully engage with the information they will encounter throughout the event. Achieving this goal depends on aligning the ICMI speaker’s approach with the expectations of both your organisation and the audience attending and securing the best keynote speaker for your style of event.

A guest speaker is an individual invited to a gathering or event to deliver a speech, typically someone from outside your organisation with expertise in a specific subject or topic. This individual enhances the event by delving into more specialised subtopics and offering a unique perspective that complements the overarching theme briefly touched upon by the keynote speaker. Often, personal experiences are shared to enrich and provide context for their talking points.

Conversely, the keynote speaker assumes the role of the event’s headliner. They are responsible for introducing the main topic and establishing the event’s tone. The guest speaker’s position unfolds during subsequent talks, where they delve deeper into specific aspects and further explain critical points, essentially bolstering the messages conveyed by the keynote speaker. Both keynote and guest speakers play pivotal roles in an event, working in harmony to educate or inspire the audience.

Whether an individual falls into the ‘keynote’ or ‘guest’ speaker category hinges entirely on the nature of the event. At ICMI, all keynote speakers can also serve as guest speakers – however, not all can deliver keynote addresses. In technical terms, a speaker could fulfil both roles, although clear expectations should be established well before the event. You can speak with an ICMI consultant about the most suitable speakers for your event.

An exceptional keynote speaker exudes a genuine sense of self-assuredness, projecting credibility and the ability to relate easily to others. When addressing the audience, they create a safe atmosphere that feels more like a friendly conversation than a formal occasion. The best keynote speakers embrace the opportunity to take to the stage, fostering a strong connection with the audience while infusing their delivery with wit and conviction. While they must be comfortable in the spotlight, the finest ones actively engage and listen, whether during a post-speech Q&A session or informal interactions with attendees afterwards.

Inviting a notable expert to participate and speak at your event can draw a larger audience and significantly enhance the event’s overall success. Furthermore, the ICMI guest speaker’s reputation can lend added credibility and value to the intended outcome and purpose of the event for attendees.

A seasoned ICMI speaker can remarkably transform people’s viewpoints through engaging presentations. This perspective shift opens room for new ideas, allowing attendees to broaden their thinking and constructs. Guest speakers can simplify complex concepts, making them more accessible to the audience and offering improved clarity.

Whether you know what you’re looking for or need assistance with what talent is best for your needs, there are several options on how to book a speaker with ICMI:

• Website: You can search the ICMI website and save a shortlist of speakers (+ Add to Enquiry), and once complete, send the enquiry form.
• Phone: Call ICMI directly on 03 9529 3711 or 1800 334 625.
• Email: Contact ICMI directly via email on icmi@icmi.com.au.

ICMI has the expertise, people and resources to guide you through the entire process to ensure a successful event and outcome for your organisation.