motivating
adj.giving you a reason to want to do something or work harder. You use this to describe things that make you feel excited and ready to start a task.
adj.providing a reason or incentive to act; causing someone to feel enthusiastic about a goal. Often used to describe a person's leadership style or the effect of a speech.
“The coach gave a very motivating speech before the game.”
“Finding a motivating teacher can change the way a student feels about a difficult subject like mathematics.”
“The CEO's vision for the company was highly motivating, encouraging employees to innovate beyond their standard job descriptions and take ownership of new projects.”
Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', or 'find'.
Use 'motivating' to describe the thing that gives energy, and 'motivated' to describe the person who feels that energy.