A motivational speaker will relay an incredible story or life experience in a way that will inspire the audience. Their stories are uplifting, humorous and entertaining. A motivational speaker could be an entrepreneur who has achieved amazing success, an Olympian or someone who is an expert speaker in their field, like social media, team building or communication.
A typical inspirational speaker will be someone who has overcome adversity and achieved remarkable things by pushing boundaries to the extreme, whether it be summiting a peak, breaking a world sporting record or creating a social initiative. An inspirational speaker will often leave the audience moved, inspired and exhilarated.