Stop Trying to Be the Expert and Start Sharing What You Have Learned
Join Stickier as they explore how to become a more effective and authentic presenter in the camp industry. Kelly Shuna shares how watching great speakers inspired her to present, how her approach has evolved from trying to identify what she does better than others to sharing lessons learned through failure, and how she builds presentations that connect with her audience. The conversation covers finding inspiration, balancing theory with practical tools, preparing without losing your natural voice, and adapting presentations to shorter attention spans. Whether you are leading staff orientation, presenting at a camp conference, or training your leadership team, this episode offers practical ways to make your message more memorable without feeling like you have to be the expert in the room.
Key Takeaways:
Let Passion Guide Your Presentation. Choose topics that genuinely excite you or address problems you care deeply about solving. Passion makes it easier to speak naturally, helps your audience connect with the material, and creates energy that can make your message more memorable.
Prepare Enough to Feel Natural. There is no single correct way to prepare a presentation. Kelly Shuna develops her ideas, organizes key points, creates visually engaging slides, and talks through the material until it feels natural. The goal is to find a preparation process that supports your style rather than restricting it.
Make Space for Movement and Participation. Attention spans and learning preferences change, and a long presentation filled with information can leave people overwhelmed. Build in opportunities for discussion, movement, reflection, and participation so attendees can engage with the ideas instead of simply listening.
Sponsors:
Camptivities
Thanks to our friends at Camptivities for sponsoring the first season of Stickier. The most intentional camp programs are the stickiest. Campers remember them, and families return. Camptivities’ algorithm builds schedules around your camp’s rules, so every camper gets the program you designed. Visit https://www.camptivities.com/ for 15% off fall implementations and to see how we can help make your program a little, Stickier.
Host Links:
Ryan Rosen, Owner/Director Camp Kinneret & CEO of Camptivities, LLC. ryan@campkinneret.com
Dr. Kelly Jones, Owner/Director of Outpost Summer Camps. kelly@outpostsummercamps.com
Kelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch
