What is your life experience?

If you want to learn to be a motivational speaker, you first must figure out what you are going to speak about. The best place to start looking is your own life.  Make a list of goals you have met and achievements you have earned. For example, graduating from college, landing your first job, overcoming drugs, or even achieving lifelong dreams.  If you just so happen to be a best selling author or an Olympic Medalist then that would definitely add to your credibility; however, it is not necessary to provide material for speeches.