Many of the most inspired and world-changing events in the world can be contributed, at least partly, to a series of compelling speeches. These words can sometimes be merely grand expressions of a simple opinion or policy, but when given to the right hands, or said in the right way, can force people to stop, to listen to what the person has to say. These people, having heard the speech, consider these simple words, reconfigured and transformed into sensible and passionate arguments. With this in mind the people begin to enact the change requested by the speaker, thus turning the ideals of one person into the moral obligations of many others.

The motivational speech is one of the greatest uses of the spoken word. It is a melting pot of different positive characteristics, all of which are utilized in order to deliver the speaker's opinion in a fine manner. The main goal of the motivational speech is to encourage others to act, think, or change their lifestyle in a way suggested by the speaker. It makes use of different values.

Charisma is one such trait - the good motivational speech should grab the audience's attention from the get-go. This can be done not just by looking good or speaking while dressed in fine attire. It can also be done by having an eye for tasteful humor or possessing a powerful and clear voice that will attract people to the person, as well as to his message. For instance, some wedding speeches feature speakers who can rustle up a few laughs in order to embody the joyous tone of the occasion, making the audience become more attentive. The motivational speech should also call out the emotions of the audience - doing so enables the speaker to connect to each and every person listening intently. Stirring the emotions of an audience will make them feel more related to the cause, increasing the chances of them participating.

In addition to charisma and the ability to entice strong emotions, a good motivational speech should also relate the speaker's own experiences and opinions. Doing so not only adds material to the motivational speech, but also enables the speaker to share more of himself to others. Patrick Henry stood up for himself and his rights with "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!" while Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. relayed his own special interpretation of racial equality in "I Have A Dream".

Today, a new, charismatic speaker has been giving many a motivational speech to the people of South Africa. Ramon Thomas, a computer science expert and author of the e-books Parents Guide to MXit and LinkedIn Lessons, has used his proficiency in the computer and social media networking world to produce high-quality ideas and speeches that have wowed many a listener and inspired several contributing offers. His ideas on technology dependency, Internet usage and the vast expanse of technological innovations have been shared in over a dozen speaking engagements today. Ramon Thomas' company, Ramon Thomas Coaching & Training Enterprises, offers not just information science-related and motivational speeches, but also hosting services and wedding speeches for different occasions.

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