motivational speech
Rousing words delivered
A motivational speech is a talk intended to inspire, encourage, or energize an audience toward action or positive thinking.
Such speeches typically appear at conferences, graduations, sales meetings, or athletic events: The coach gave a motivational speech before the championship game.
The genre ranges from genuinely moving to formulaic and platitudinous.
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- dream bigAspire to greatness
- keynoteCentral theme or speech
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
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- public speakingpublic speaking, keynotes, oratory, oration, presentation
- presentationspresentation, slides, slide, keynote, slideshow
- speechesaddresses, lecture, soliloquy, monologue, oration
- promptsprompt, prompts, prompting, cue, hint
- speaking toursspeaking tour, lecture circuit, guest lecture, book tour, promotional tour
- keynoteskeynote addresses, opening remarks, inaugural address, welcome address
motivational speechdressing-down
Severe verbal rebuke
berating · tongue-lashing · reprimand · condemnation · scolding
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