EPISODE 41
IMAGERY AND INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT
WITH BRIAN WILLIS
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!
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
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