EPISODE 41

IMAGERY AND INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
WITH BRIAN WILLIS

May 13, 2019 | Podcast

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Brian Willis is a police trainer and speaker who founded a company called Winning Mind Training, which focuses on leadership and professional development for law enforcement but is also relevant to others in the military, public safety, or who are serious about survival and personal defense. He also did a TED talk which exemplifies what a good presentation should look like. Hear his thoughts on lesson plan design, use of visual aids, improving engagement, and the role of imagery and mental rehearsals in training. Lots of book recommendations in this episode, they are listed on the episode webpage! 

Brian’s TED talk

Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds

Resonate and Slideology by Nancy Duarte

Make it Stick by Peter Brown and others

With Winning In Mind by Lanny Bassham 

Books by Dr Bob Rotella

Imagery in Sport

Hockey Tough

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