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Did you hear the one about the three motivational speakers who….

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 30th, 2007

As I’ve mentioned before in this space, I’ve recently returned from San Diego, California where I attended the National Speakers Association national convention.
Check out this cool photo of two of my friends (and fellow motivational speakers) and I in between break out sessions. It’s motivational speakers Steve Spangler (from Denver) […]

Florida Motivational Speaker Jokes His Way Through Change

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 27th, 2007

I’m back for speaking for the Tallahassee Community College, which is in (surprise!) Tallahassee, Florida.
I spoke for the non-classified staff; pretty much every employee who is not faculty.
This group was feeling depressed, suspicious and nervous because the budget for the college was dropping. They were worried about a million things, including lay-offs. […]

How to Speak To Audiences After (Or During) a Crisis or Disaster

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 25th, 2007

In a recent post I wrote of speaking in the Utah community where the mining disaster was taking place. I also wrote of how my fellow speakers and Certified Speaking Professionals sent me encouragement and advice. I wrote that, as a professional speaker, knowing what to do for a group that has […]

Grief, Disasters, and Humor. What’s a motivational speaker to do?

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 23rd, 2007

Mining Disaster in Utah: would YOU make them laugh? Yes or no?

Many of my readers know at least a part of this story. Here it is from start to finish…. thanks for all of your emails.
I’m back from Huntington, Utah where I was invited to speak for the Emery School District. […]

Speaking in Utah for the Mining Community. What to do?

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 20th, 2007

Usually in the blog I talk about some of the cool things that make me laugh and things that bring humor to others.
Today it’s my turn to admit that I’m a bit freaked out.
Months ago, a school district in Utah booked me to be a motivational speaker for their school. No super big deal, […]

I Hate Motivational Speakers.

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 18th, 2007

I’m kidding.
As I’ve mentioned before in this space, I’ve recently returned from San Diego, California where I attended the National Speakers Association national convention.
Check out this cool photo of two of my friends (and fellow motivational speakers) and I in between break out sessions. It’s motivational speakers Steve Spangler (from Denver, Colorado) and […]

This Idiot Cracks Me Up!

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 16th, 2007

Yesterday, for my audience in Florida, I spoke at length about the fact that we don’t need to look far to find humor. People hire me to come across the country to help them — and their organizations — find their senses of humor.
Sometimes it’s just easier than other times.: Check out […]

Emcee / Master of Ceremonies Calls Nurse from the Stage!

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 9th, 2007

I was flattered to be part of a celebration and awards banquet or a bunch of deserving nurses in Riverside, California the other day.
It was a cool format that I wish other clients would consider… it was really a terrific “bang for the buck” for my client, and I wish I could get more clients […]

Motivational Speakers Drop the Ball.

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 4th, 2007

This animated “photo” is soooooo cool!

This was sent to me by a couple of different friends. I’d love to know how long it took the creator to figure this out.
If you’re looking for motivational speakers who will help fire you up enough so that you don’t have to procrastinate so much, click here!
If you […]

Humor in the Workplace? Try Some Sexual Harassment!

Posted by Motivational Speakers: Brad Montgomery on August 1st, 2007

Here’s a not-so-obvious way to get the ball rolling with new co-workers. It might seem a little far-fetched, even risky, but, when done right, it really does work:
The scenario: There’s this girl, let’s call her Mary. It’s Mary’s first day of work at a major media corporation where she’s working in a […]