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My Dream of Being An Inspirational Speaker

Jordan O'Brien (27) • 3 May 2020

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Hi My name is Jordan O'Brien i'm 27 years old and I live with lots of health issues. I like watching loads of YouTube videos on people giving Inspirational life speeches. 

What is An Inspirational Speaker?
A speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. They may help raise awareness and attempt to challenge or transform their audiences and offer helpful advice.

Where an inspirational speaker may work?
They may work in churches, schools, community organizations, government agencies, motivational companies, organizational development companies, conferences, tradeshows, or any other number of environments.

Why I want to be an Inspirational Speaker?
I would like to tell my story and Inspire young children with invisible disabilities in schools. I want to show them that even if you live with disabilities you can still achieve goals in life and just try your best.
 
How to become an Inspirational Speaker?
Start Where You Are. Start when you are. Pick a Subject That You Want People to Know About. Pick something that you think is important to you. Offer Free Speeches or Small Workshops. Start offering speeches on your expertise to people within your circle. Get Paid to Speak.

Where could i give an Inspirational speeches?
Mental health awareness week
Time to talk campaign 
Schools for children with disabilities 
Disabilities awareness week UK

Helpful tips
If anyone is interested in a career at public speaking, there are lots of videos on YouTube and TED with useful tips to get you on your way.
 
Overall I wish to fulfill one of my dreams to one day give a inspiring speech in schools or Events. 

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