1. Pathfinder Instructor’s Award

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Background Preparation
Learn about the following:
Program
Purpose
Sequence
Audience
Age
Number
Knowledge of the topic
Meeting place
Expectations
Sponsor

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Mental Preparation
Know yourself
Believe you have something to share
Concentrate on the message
Maintain a positive attitude
Seek chances to share
Ask God to bless the presentation as your offering to Him

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Physical Preparation
Anxiety reduction
Organize to your personality
Visualize success
Breathe
Use relaxing techniques
Move
Look at friendly audience members

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Start Organizing the Preparation
Try to find out more about the people in the audience:
How familiar are they with the topic
What are their major values
What are their needs
What are their traditions about presentations
What conflicts could impair the effectiveness of the presentation

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Start Organizing the Preparation
Prepare the outline
Topic
Purpose
Major objectives
Persuade
Inform

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Start Organizing the Preparation
Fill in the presentation
Use phrases, not sentences
Use exact quotes with references
Plan places for feedback
Have advanced and simple parts
Check that every part speaks to the objectives

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A Flow Chart to Write the Presentation
Set the objective
Brainstorm main ideas
Outline the body
Informative / Persuasive
Put points in order
Put in supporting points
Put attention-grabbers in the correct places
Visual aids
Activities
Choose a catchy title
Plan an introduction that
Speaks to the audience need
Shows the benefits of this presentation
Plan a conclusion
Plan a memorable wrap-up
Check that everything supports your purpose and objectives

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Practice
Practice the basics
Get feedback
Improve the presentation
Practice again

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Other ways to gain confidence:
Avoid fear of failure
Know your topic well
Be prepared for possible questions
Be sure you are well organized
Avoid fear of the unknown
Know the “sacred cows” of the audience
Talk with the organizer
Learn the make-up of the audience

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Give your presentation to God.
Practice, visualize success, pray.

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Special Thanks