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Friends;
You must be definite about what you’ll be willingly to give before you can expect to get in return ~ that’s the law of sowing and reaping. Welcome to the world of possibilities! Welcome to the future!!
Do you know that nobody ever gets something for nothing? There is this popular saying “There is no free tea in London, not even in Freetown” have you ever ponder on that statement? If indeed we want a glorious future…we must be more than willing to go the extra mile in sowing into our future in our today. The easiest formula to follow through to attain fame and fortune is to be sold out to the cause of helping humanity solve problems.
Remember, every problem you solve comes with a reward. Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Martin Luther King Jnr., Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela, Orville Brothers, Henry Ford, Thomas Alva Edison, Bill Gates et al all have something in common, they help humanity solve one or more problems and guess what? Their names can hardly be erased from the history of times.
En~Route Success Unlimited™, we know that what we do for ourselves will be gone when we are gone, but what we do for others will remain as our legacy when we are long gone.
Gracias!
By, Solomon O’chucks Nwokoro.
Motivational cum Inspirational Speaker.
Phone: +234~802~850~9077, 809~850~9077, 803~763~1557
e-mail: xolokristo@yahoo.com
http://www.enroutesuccess.org
http://www.enroutesuccessunlimited.blogspot.com
© 2009 son
~When God Is Involved In Any Dream Or Mission, Success Is Unlimited™~
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
SUCCEEDING AGAINST ALL ODDS
SUCCEEDING AGAINST ALL ODDS
I once heard the story of a great French general named La Variere who made the decision to attack, even though his troops were largely outnumbered. He was certain of victory, but he felt his men's fear and wanted to do something to cut short their protestations.
On a country road he stopped before an isolated chapel and declared, "I am
going inside and I will ask for God's help. Then I will come out and flip
this gold coin. If our Emperor's face appears we will win. If the other side
comes up heads, then we will lose. And so, my companions, our fate is in the hands of destiny."
After a few moments in the chapel, La Variere came out and flipped the coin.
Napoleon's head appeared. The soldiers shouted and acclaimed their destiny,
and the entire company's moral was lifted. Convinced that they would be
victorious, they fought with such bravery that they rapidly won the battle.
After the victory Vermont, one of La Variere's adjutants, said, "Oh Sir, no
one can change the course of Destiny. This unexpected victory is yet another
Proof of that."
"Who knows, my dear Vermont, who knows," replied the General, and he
Showed him the coin on which Napoleon's head appeared... on both sides!
The simple lesson from this story is that, if you truly desire to succeed in life, you can indeed succeed against all odds.
Today I am not here to belabor your mind with the story of how Thomas Edison Invented the Incandescent Electric Bulb after over 10,000 failures, neither I my here to give you the history of how Christopher Columbus discovered the great country, call United States of America and all the obstacles he was confronted with. I am not here either to give you the details of the struggles and incarceration that Nelson Mandela one of the greatest men of our generation went through before South Africa became free from apartheid.
But I might be tempted to tell you a little bit of how a Black young man called Barrack Hussein Obama rose from the dust of obscurity of being segregated in a country to become the first black President of the United States of America. We all know the struggles he went through, and the great obstacles and hurdles he had to scale through before succeeding in his quest and he indeed represent a life called “The Audacity of Hope” fulfilling the dream of Martin Luther King Jnr. of blessed memory.
But my core business for today is to tell you of how your kinsmen and my kinsmen, I mean your countrymen and my countrymen succeeded against all odds despite the harsh, unfriendly and inconsiderate conditions they were subjected to.
Many of our nation’s outstanding examples of success weren’t born rich, in fact most of them began life from a humble background, no one gave them the opportunity to succeed, but they succeeded against all odds.
Your “Background” is not enough reason why you should allow your back to still be on the ground.
Prof. Philip Emeagwali is not from a rich background. At some stage in his life, he served as a steward to a Biafran Army officer during the civil war. He was out of school, studied for his A – level at home. He could not go to bed without solving 100 mathematical problems as a teenager. He almost achieved a perfect score in the subjects he registered for.
He got a scholarship to study abroad and today, we know him as the pioneer of the internet, Emeagwali invented a formula that allows computers to perform the fastest computation. His work led to the re- invention of super computer. Prof. Philip Emeagwali is a mathematician, Engineer and Computer Scientist. If he can succeed, then you don’t have any excuse not to succeed.
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye born by a poor farmer from Ifewara in Osun State Nigeria wore his first pair of shoes at age seventeen. He went on hunger strike before he was given the opportunity to go to school. He did not allow those setbacks to stop his quest for success.
He rose from obscurity to become a professor of mathematics. Today we know him as the General Overseer of the fastest growing Pentecostal church in the world, the Redeem Christian Church of God. In 1999, he went down on records to be the first man that has ever gathered the largest number of human in one place at the same time. If he can succeed, then you can as well.
We all celebrate him; He is a Playwright, Poet, Novelist, Social Critic, Activist and Wine Connoisseur. His name is Prof Wole Soyinka. He wrote WAEC several times before he could pass English language. In 1986, he won the World’s most prestigious award, the Noble Prize (for Literature). Today we know him as an authority in English language. If he can succeed, then we can as well.
Rev. Sam Adeyemi is not born from a wealthy parentage. He is an introvert by nature. He struggled financially to pass through the higher institution where he trained as a Civil Engineer. As a fresher in the Polytechnic, the pocket money he had with him was just twenty naira. At some point he had to go through the day with just one square meal.
I remember when he told us that he only came into Lagos with just a traveling bag and the determination to succeed. Today we know him as one of the pioneer of motivational speaking in Nigeria. He is the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, popularly known as the “Home of Stars”. If an introvert can become a speaker per excellence, then you can be what you want to be.
He is a Social Critics, a Foremost Civil Rights Crusader. Fighting for the poor and underprivileged, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). His name is Gani Fawehimi. He publishes most of the law books and journals used by many Legal Practitioners in Nigeria. He is a philanthropist extraordinaire. As a Lawyer, he has handled over 5,000 cases. Hardly would you believe that he was not the best graduating student in is class.
Remember Arch. Bishop Benson Idahosa of blessed memory. Nobody gave him a chance to live. He struggled to equip himself. He became the pioneer of the Pentecostal Movement in Nigeria. He went ahead to establish Benson Idahosa University Benin. If he can do it, then you can as well.
Dr. Emma S. Etuk is a foremost Motivational Speaker, A member of the National Speakers Association USA. He was born and bred in Nigeria where he worked as a civil Servant after graduating from the Polytechnic Calabar. He traveled to the United States where he obtained PhD in the United States History, with minors in Africa History and International Relations. In 1999 he and His family were honored at the US Congress as “Parents of the Year.” If a foreigner can achieve this feat in United States where the competition is much, then you can as well. Success is not restricted to just a geographical location.
I was in a seminar when he said “I sold coconuts and everything sellable on my head all around the streets of Ife. But I was determined to go to the University of Lagos” he became a graduate of the University of Lagos. He is the Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank, His name is Erastus Akingbola. He was not born rich. If he can succeed, then you can.
He Pastors the largest church in Western Europe, Kingsway International Christian Centre London (KICC). He was born by a soldier. He grew up in the Barracks, where they had to trek some distance before they could watch Television. Today, he is watched all over the world on satellite. His name his Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo. If he can succeed, then you can as well.
Her father sold his shoes before they could pay the medical bill when she was born. She became the pioneer of private orphanage in Nigeria. She is the founder of Little Saint Orphanage. Her name is Rev Dele George. If she can go ahead to succeed in life, then you can as well.
Austin Jay Jay Okocha sold oranges on the streets of Enugu. Today the world celebrates him as a great footballer. Kanu Nwankwo and most of Nigeria Sportsmen are from humble background. They are world celebrities. If they can succeed, then you can as well.
They call her the Winfrey Oprah of Nigeria, her name is Funmi Iyanda. She is a celebrity and the host of a TV Talk show. She is from a humble background; she sold shoes and bags to pay her way through the University. If she can succeed, then you can as well.
The Obafemi Awolowo of this life, the MKO Abiola, the Larry Izamoje, the Dora Akunyili are not from wealthy background but they became successful in their chosen profession.
The list is inexhaustible, all around you; you will see people who succeeded against all odds. If you study their lives carefully, you will realize that the more successful they are, the less they make excuses.
My Mentor Dr Chris Williams once said and I quote, “It’s not a must to be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth. If you realize that you weren’t born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you can deliberately and consciously put a golden spoon or even a diamond spoon in your mouth if you so wish. The choice is yours!”
Remember, Difficulty is the excuse that history never accepts, so I challenge you to make Success out of your life, because you have all what it takes to succeed and be a role model for your generation and the generation unborn.
Thank you for listening.
God Bless You, and God Bless Nigeria!!
Presented By,
Solomon O’chucks Nwokoro
Motivational cum Inspirational Speaker.
The 2nd Annual Nigeria Youth Leadership Conference @ Lekki Waterside Hotel, Lekki Lagos, Nigeria. On 23rd December, 2008. www.top100ourgeneration.com
I once heard the story of a great French general named La Variere who made the decision to attack, even though his troops were largely outnumbered. He was certain of victory, but he felt his men's fear and wanted to do something to cut short their protestations.
On a country road he stopped before an isolated chapel and declared, "I am
going inside and I will ask for God's help. Then I will come out and flip
this gold coin. If our Emperor's face appears we will win. If the other side
comes up heads, then we will lose. And so, my companions, our fate is in the hands of destiny."
After a few moments in the chapel, La Variere came out and flipped the coin.
Napoleon's head appeared. The soldiers shouted and acclaimed their destiny,
and the entire company's moral was lifted. Convinced that they would be
victorious, they fought with such bravery that they rapidly won the battle.
After the victory Vermont, one of La Variere's adjutants, said, "Oh Sir, no
one can change the course of Destiny. This unexpected victory is yet another
Proof of that."
"Who knows, my dear Vermont, who knows," replied the General, and he
Showed him the coin on which Napoleon's head appeared... on both sides!
The simple lesson from this story is that, if you truly desire to succeed in life, you can indeed succeed against all odds.
Today I am not here to belabor your mind with the story of how Thomas Edison Invented the Incandescent Electric Bulb after over 10,000 failures, neither I my here to give you the history of how Christopher Columbus discovered the great country, call United States of America and all the obstacles he was confronted with. I am not here either to give you the details of the struggles and incarceration that Nelson Mandela one of the greatest men of our generation went through before South Africa became free from apartheid.
But I might be tempted to tell you a little bit of how a Black young man called Barrack Hussein Obama rose from the dust of obscurity of being segregated in a country to become the first black President of the United States of America. We all know the struggles he went through, and the great obstacles and hurdles he had to scale through before succeeding in his quest and he indeed represent a life called “The Audacity of Hope” fulfilling the dream of Martin Luther King Jnr. of blessed memory.
But my core business for today is to tell you of how your kinsmen and my kinsmen, I mean your countrymen and my countrymen succeeded against all odds despite the harsh, unfriendly and inconsiderate conditions they were subjected to.
Many of our nation’s outstanding examples of success weren’t born rich, in fact most of them began life from a humble background, no one gave them the opportunity to succeed, but they succeeded against all odds.
Your “Background” is not enough reason why you should allow your back to still be on the ground.
Prof. Philip Emeagwali is not from a rich background. At some stage in his life, he served as a steward to a Biafran Army officer during the civil war. He was out of school, studied for his A – level at home. He could not go to bed without solving 100 mathematical problems as a teenager. He almost achieved a perfect score in the subjects he registered for.
He got a scholarship to study abroad and today, we know him as the pioneer of the internet, Emeagwali invented a formula that allows computers to perform the fastest computation. His work led to the re- invention of super computer. Prof. Philip Emeagwali is a mathematician, Engineer and Computer Scientist. If he can succeed, then you don’t have any excuse not to succeed.
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye born by a poor farmer from Ifewara in Osun State Nigeria wore his first pair of shoes at age seventeen. He went on hunger strike before he was given the opportunity to go to school. He did not allow those setbacks to stop his quest for success.
He rose from obscurity to become a professor of mathematics. Today we know him as the General Overseer of the fastest growing Pentecostal church in the world, the Redeem Christian Church of God. In 1999, he went down on records to be the first man that has ever gathered the largest number of human in one place at the same time. If he can succeed, then you can as well.
We all celebrate him; He is a Playwright, Poet, Novelist, Social Critic, Activist and Wine Connoisseur. His name is Prof Wole Soyinka. He wrote WAEC several times before he could pass English language. In 1986, he won the World’s most prestigious award, the Noble Prize (for Literature). Today we know him as an authority in English language. If he can succeed, then we can as well.
Rev. Sam Adeyemi is not born from a wealthy parentage. He is an introvert by nature. He struggled financially to pass through the higher institution where he trained as a Civil Engineer. As a fresher in the Polytechnic, the pocket money he had with him was just twenty naira. At some point he had to go through the day with just one square meal.
I remember when he told us that he only came into Lagos with just a traveling bag and the determination to succeed. Today we know him as one of the pioneer of motivational speaking in Nigeria. He is the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, popularly known as the “Home of Stars”. If an introvert can become a speaker per excellence, then you can be what you want to be.
He is a Social Critics, a Foremost Civil Rights Crusader. Fighting for the poor and underprivileged, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). His name is Gani Fawehimi. He publishes most of the law books and journals used by many Legal Practitioners in Nigeria. He is a philanthropist extraordinaire. As a Lawyer, he has handled over 5,000 cases. Hardly would you believe that he was not the best graduating student in is class.
Remember Arch. Bishop Benson Idahosa of blessed memory. Nobody gave him a chance to live. He struggled to equip himself. He became the pioneer of the Pentecostal Movement in Nigeria. He went ahead to establish Benson Idahosa University Benin. If he can do it, then you can as well.
Dr. Emma S. Etuk is a foremost Motivational Speaker, A member of the National Speakers Association USA. He was born and bred in Nigeria where he worked as a civil Servant after graduating from the Polytechnic Calabar. He traveled to the United States where he obtained PhD in the United States History, with minors in Africa History and International Relations. In 1999 he and His family were honored at the US Congress as “Parents of the Year.” If a foreigner can achieve this feat in United States where the competition is much, then you can as well. Success is not restricted to just a geographical location.
I was in a seminar when he said “I sold coconuts and everything sellable on my head all around the streets of Ife. But I was determined to go to the University of Lagos” he became a graduate of the University of Lagos. He is the Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank, His name is Erastus Akingbola. He was not born rich. If he can succeed, then you can.
He Pastors the largest church in Western Europe, Kingsway International Christian Centre London (KICC). He was born by a soldier. He grew up in the Barracks, where they had to trek some distance before they could watch Television. Today, he is watched all over the world on satellite. His name his Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo. If he can succeed, then you can as well.
Her father sold his shoes before they could pay the medical bill when she was born. She became the pioneer of private orphanage in Nigeria. She is the founder of Little Saint Orphanage. Her name is Rev Dele George. If she can go ahead to succeed in life, then you can as well.
Austin Jay Jay Okocha sold oranges on the streets of Enugu. Today the world celebrates him as a great footballer. Kanu Nwankwo and most of Nigeria Sportsmen are from humble background. They are world celebrities. If they can succeed, then you can as well.
They call her the Winfrey Oprah of Nigeria, her name is Funmi Iyanda. She is a celebrity and the host of a TV Talk show. She is from a humble background; she sold shoes and bags to pay her way through the University. If she can succeed, then you can as well.
The Obafemi Awolowo of this life, the MKO Abiola, the Larry Izamoje, the Dora Akunyili are not from wealthy background but they became successful in their chosen profession.
The list is inexhaustible, all around you; you will see people who succeeded against all odds. If you study their lives carefully, you will realize that the more successful they are, the less they make excuses.
My Mentor Dr Chris Williams once said and I quote, “It’s not a must to be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth. If you realize that you weren’t born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you can deliberately and consciously put a golden spoon or even a diamond spoon in your mouth if you so wish. The choice is yours!”
Remember, Difficulty is the excuse that history never accepts, so I challenge you to make Success out of your life, because you have all what it takes to succeed and be a role model for your generation and the generation unborn.
Thank you for listening.
God Bless You, and God Bless Nigeria!!
Presented By,
Solomon O’chucks Nwokoro
Motivational cum Inspirational Speaker.
The 2nd Annual Nigeria Youth Leadership Conference @ Lekki Waterside Hotel, Lekki Lagos, Nigeria. On 23rd December, 2008. www.top100ourgeneration.com
Monday, October 27, 2008
THE BUSINESS OF SPEAKING
THE BUSINESS OF SPEAKING
INTRODUCTION:
Have you ever made a presentation in front of a class or group? Have you ever spoken in a meeting, or given a toast at a wedding reception? If you have ever spoken in a public, then I’ll be right to say that you are a public speaker. The truth is that inside everyone of us lies a public speaker and we can consciously transcend from being a mere speaker to a public speaker that is being paid to present speeches, motivate, inspire or coach people.
You can indeed achieve fame and fortune by getting into the business of public speaking. A lot of people have done it in the past, countless numbers of people are still doing it in our dispensation and the generation unborn will still do it.
DEFINE YOUR EXPECTATIONS:
Being a public speaker can be fun and exciting. However, if you do not clearly define your expectation from yourself and from your targeted audience, you can be faced with a boring and frustrating public speaking career.
In order to become successful in the business of public speaking,
you must determine or carve a niche for yourself
you must determine your audience.
Doing the above indicates a sense of direction and it will go a long way in helping you build your personal brand.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
Once you’ve succeeded in polishing your speaking skills, the next thing that is expected from you is to develop your products (i.e Books, Tapes, CD, DVD, e.t.c) and then set out to market it to your targeted audience.
You should analyse the market to be able to come out with a product that will appeal to your potential client and you can achieve this by carrying-out a market survey.
The ways of becoming a known brand and being able to effectively market your products effectively is to:
Secure interview on radio and TV stations.
Write articles for publication in newspapers and magazines.
Develop your personal website or blog.
Join a speakers bureau.
Join a speakers organization (i.e Motivational Speakers Association Nigeria, etc.)
Deliver free Speeches in birthdays, parties, etc.
HOW TO DRAW – UP A CONTRACT:
It is a good idea to seek the advice of a solicitor when drawing up a contract with a client.
There are a number of key areas you need to cover when drawing up a contract as a public speaker with your client.
They are
*you must clearly define the nature and scope of the presentation or work to be done.
*you must clearly define the responsibilities of both parties in the contract.
*you must both agree on the fee to be paid.
*if it is a job that requires more than a day, that is, it’s either a long-term or a short-term job, you must agree on how you want the result to be measured.
*it is advisable to include a comprehensive service level agreement which sets out responsibilities and priorities, defines the service they must provide, the level of services to be delivered and the time required to do it.
*Finally, you must establish conditions that will warrant any of both parties to get out of the contract.
GETTING, SECURING & ACCEPTING INVITATIONS:
As a public speaker, for you to get paid means that you must be able to secure speaking contracts for yourself or accept invitations from clients who wants you to speak at their events.
One of the best ways to get companies, banks, schools, churches, NGO’s, Government or even individuals to hire or book you to speak or facilitate at their events is to get your promotional materials to the market place.
If you can get your promotional materials ( i.e your books, CDs, DVDs, tapes etc) in the market place.
People who do not know you physically will have knowledge of who you are and what you can do. The fact is that your promotional materials can go to places that you’ve never been to, and they can unlock unlimited doors of opportunity for you.
BUILDING A SPEAKERING ORGANIZATION
WRITING PROPOSALS:
Once you have define your niche and you are confident in your speaking skills and what you can deliver, it means you are ready to start marketing yourself to the people who can hire or book you.
One of the ways of marketing yourself is by writing and sending proposal to potential client.
A simple and good proposal must contain the following:
• Executive Summary: It is an umbrella statement that contains your case and summary of the entire proposal. It is your cover letter.
• Statement of Need: this where you state why the project is necessary.
• Project Description: this where you state the nuts and bolts of how the project will be implemented and evaluated.
• Budget: This is a financial description of the project, it is good to add explanatory notes.
• Organization Information / Profile: this is where you state the history and governing structure of your organization, its primary activities, audiences, services and products.
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE/ AFFILIATIONS:
We have bodies all over the world that regulates the operations of professional speakers. When you join any of such bodies, it gives you a leverage to enjoy the full benefits that is available for members.
We have professional speakers bodies like:
International Federation For Professional Speakers (IFFP): This is the body that regulates all the activities of all the speakers association of the world. It organizes speakers conferences and retreats all over the world.
Motivational Speakers Association of Nigeria (MSN, Nigeria): This is the platform that regulates the activities of professional public speakers in Nigeria. Through this platform, you can become a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), you will have the privilege of attending speakers conferences and retreats all over the world. You will have the opportunity of networking with professional speakers.
We also have other speakers’ platforms in Nigeria.
Others National Speakers Association, USA, National Speakers Association, South Africa, etc.
Presented to Headstone Speakers Academy on 18th October, 2008
By Solomon O’chucks Nwokoro
Motivational cum Inspirational Speaker
INTRODUCTION:
Have you ever made a presentation in front of a class or group? Have you ever spoken in a meeting, or given a toast at a wedding reception? If you have ever spoken in a public, then I’ll be right to say that you are a public speaker. The truth is that inside everyone of us lies a public speaker and we can consciously transcend from being a mere speaker to a public speaker that is being paid to present speeches, motivate, inspire or coach people.
You can indeed achieve fame and fortune by getting into the business of public speaking. A lot of people have done it in the past, countless numbers of people are still doing it in our dispensation and the generation unborn will still do it.
DEFINE YOUR EXPECTATIONS:
Being a public speaker can be fun and exciting. However, if you do not clearly define your expectation from yourself and from your targeted audience, you can be faced with a boring and frustrating public speaking career.
In order to become successful in the business of public speaking,
you must determine or carve a niche for yourself
you must determine your audience.
Doing the above indicates a sense of direction and it will go a long way in helping you build your personal brand.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
Once you’ve succeeded in polishing your speaking skills, the next thing that is expected from you is to develop your products (i.e Books, Tapes, CD, DVD, e.t.c) and then set out to market it to your targeted audience.
You should analyse the market to be able to come out with a product that will appeal to your potential client and you can achieve this by carrying-out a market survey.
The ways of becoming a known brand and being able to effectively market your products effectively is to:
Secure interview on radio and TV stations.
Write articles for publication in newspapers and magazines.
Develop your personal website or blog.
Join a speakers bureau.
Join a speakers organization (i.e Motivational Speakers Association Nigeria, etc.)
Deliver free Speeches in birthdays, parties, etc.
HOW TO DRAW – UP A CONTRACT:
It is a good idea to seek the advice of a solicitor when drawing up a contract with a client.
There are a number of key areas you need to cover when drawing up a contract as a public speaker with your client.
They are
*you must clearly define the nature and scope of the presentation or work to be done.
*you must clearly define the responsibilities of both parties in the contract.
*you must both agree on the fee to be paid.
*if it is a job that requires more than a day, that is, it’s either a long-term or a short-term job, you must agree on how you want the result to be measured.
*it is advisable to include a comprehensive service level agreement which sets out responsibilities and priorities, defines the service they must provide, the level of services to be delivered and the time required to do it.
*Finally, you must establish conditions that will warrant any of both parties to get out of the contract.
GETTING, SECURING & ACCEPTING INVITATIONS:
As a public speaker, for you to get paid means that you must be able to secure speaking contracts for yourself or accept invitations from clients who wants you to speak at their events.
One of the best ways to get companies, banks, schools, churches, NGO’s, Government or even individuals to hire or book you to speak or facilitate at their events is to get your promotional materials to the market place.
If you can get your promotional materials ( i.e your books, CDs, DVDs, tapes etc) in the market place.
People who do not know you physically will have knowledge of who you are and what you can do. The fact is that your promotional materials can go to places that you’ve never been to, and they can unlock unlimited doors of opportunity for you.
BUILDING A SPEAKERING ORGANIZATION
WRITING PROPOSALS:
Once you have define your niche and you are confident in your speaking skills and what you can deliver, it means you are ready to start marketing yourself to the people who can hire or book you.
One of the ways of marketing yourself is by writing and sending proposal to potential client.
A simple and good proposal must contain the following:
• Executive Summary: It is an umbrella statement that contains your case and summary of the entire proposal. It is your cover letter.
• Statement of Need: this where you state why the project is necessary.
• Project Description: this where you state the nuts and bolts of how the project will be implemented and evaluated.
• Budget: This is a financial description of the project, it is good to add explanatory notes.
• Organization Information / Profile: this is where you state the history and governing structure of your organization, its primary activities, audiences, services and products.
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE/ AFFILIATIONS:
We have bodies all over the world that regulates the operations of professional speakers. When you join any of such bodies, it gives you a leverage to enjoy the full benefits that is available for members.
We have professional speakers bodies like:
International Federation For Professional Speakers (IFFP): This is the body that regulates all the activities of all the speakers association of the world. It organizes speakers conferences and retreats all over the world.
Motivational Speakers Association of Nigeria (MSN, Nigeria): This is the platform that regulates the activities of professional public speakers in Nigeria. Through this platform, you can become a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), you will have the privilege of attending speakers conferences and retreats all over the world. You will have the opportunity of networking with professional speakers.
We also have other speakers’ platforms in Nigeria.
Others National Speakers Association, USA, National Speakers Association, South Africa, etc.
Presented to Headstone Speakers Academy on 18th October, 2008
By Solomon O’chucks Nwokoro
Motivational cum Inspirational Speaker
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