How To Be A Better Presenter
We have the privilege to present and teach on one of the most important topics we face in our generation. It is the topic of money and possessions and how they impact our daily lives, our relationship with God, and our relationship with each other. Should we not do the very best job possible? In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we discuss the keys to being a better presenter so that your message has a powerful and transformational impact.
Keys to Being a Better Presenter
Show some energy
Be enthusiastic: you’re teaching the greatest truth in the world.
Show some passion because your level of passion will raise your audience level of passion and engagement.
Know Your Audience
Answer the questions they were already looking for.
Or, present something so great that they will be happy you shared it with them - life changing stuff.
Get to know your audience, build relationship before and after class.
Include engagement in the teaching.
Focus on one thing
Tell a story and have a goal for the presentation. Focus your teaching to one major topic or theme.
More information is not better. Simplified and focused information is better.
Make it visual
Use good visuals (picture, videos, graphs, etc.)
Practice, practice, practice
Write your notes out - practice saying it out loud 3-5 times or more.
Every 1 hour of presenting = 30 hours or preparation.
You have to say it out loud for it to start to stick in your brain. This is muscle memory for your brain.
Muscle memory for your words.
Use Illustrations,
Scripture
Humor
Stories/parables
Stick to your scheduled teaching time
Shows you are trustworthy, and that you do what you say.
Honor people’s time.
Ask for feedback
Send out a survey after each class to get feedback and learn to improve.
Your goal is to improve not to feel good.
Word the feedback questions in a way that really solicits constructive feedback.