Stickier: The Craft of Camp Speaking

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Stickier is a podcast about how great camp speakers build presentations that connect, resonate, and stick. Through conversations with experienced speakers and presenters, the show explores how ideas are chosen, sessions are shaped, stories and activities are developed, and goals are defined. More than a look at presentation technique, Stickier focuses on the thought, preparation, and intention behind a great session, with practical lessons that can help all of us become more effective presenters, educators, trainers, and communicators.

Episodes

  1. 7h ago

    Build Presentations with Passion and Purpose - with Kelly Schuna - Stickier #3

    Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/stickier/build-presentations-with-passion-and-purpose - Stop Trying to Be the Expert and Start Sharing What You Have LearnedJoin 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.comDr. Kelly Jones, Owner/Director of Outpost Summer Camps. kelly@outpostsummercamps.comKelly Schuna - Owner - Hidden Pines Ranch

  2. Oct 21

    Navigating Speaker Anxiety - with Dave Brown - Stickier #2

    Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/stickier/Navigating-Speaker-Anxiety - Mastering Nerves to Deliver Authentic and Unforgettable Camp WorkshopsJoin Stickier as they sit down with Dave Brown, a former social worker and current year-round camp director at Mountain Camp, to discuss the evolution of his speaking career. Dave shares his journey from running staff orientation to presenting on conference stages, addressing the deep-seated anxiety that many presenters feel regardless of their experience level. The conversation focuses on reframing pre-performance nerves into fuel for impact, shifting focus away from ego toward audience helpfulness, and intentionally structuring presentations for lasting engagement. Key Takeaways: Acknowledge Nerves as Preparation. Even veteran speakers experience anxiety prior to stepping on stage. Reframing physical tension as the body’s way of preparing to perform allows presenters to lean into the moment rather than fight the discomfort.Shift the Focus to Audience Need. Effective presentations stem from understanding what the audience wants, values, and struggles with. Center the content on solving a genuine problem for the room rather than trying to sound smart or overly rehearsed.Utilize Acronyms and Space for Processing. While storytelling brings authentic emotion, simple acronyms provide a clear structure for younger staff to retain information. Pairing audience members together to process and discuss key concepts ensures the material actually sticks.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.comDr. Kelly Jones, Owner/Director of Outpost Summer Camps. kelly@outpostsummercamps.comDave Brown, Director at Mountain Camp. Founder of Fence Post Learning.

    Navigating Speaker Anxiety - with Dave Brown - Stickier #2

  3. Oct 7

    How To Craft Presentations That Actually Stick - Stickier #1

    Send us Fan Mail Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/stickier/how-to-craft-presentations-that-actually-stick - Mastering the Art of Building Sticky PresentationsJoin hosts Ryan and Kelly as they introduce Stickier, a podcast dedicated to helping camp directors and leadership staff build presentations that connect and resonate. In this inaugural episode, Ryan and Kelly unpack their own backgrounds, share pivotal inflection points in their speaking journeys, and outline the framework of Stickier. They discuss why public speaking is a learnable craft, how to structure content for maximum impact, and why focusing on audience needs outweighs simply trying to sound smart. Key Takeaways: Shift Your Focus from Content Knowledge to Delivery and Audience Needs. Presenting effectively requires moving beyond simply sharing good content or trying to prove your expertise. Delivering a sticky presentation means structuring your message so the audience can digest it, connect with it, and walk away with clear, actionable insights.Work Backward from Clear Takeaways and End Goals. Successful presentations begin with a defined vision of what you want attendees to remember. By identifying a small number of core takeaways first, you can trim unnecessary filler, shape your narrative logically, and ensure every minute of your talk serves a purpose.Embrace the Vulnerability of Practice and Growth. Becoming a better speaker requires courage and intentional practice, whether that means rehearsing out loud, recording yourself, or asking audiences to make meaning of your message. Being willing to be bad at something new is the essential first step toward mastering the craft of communication.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 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.comDr. Kelly Jones, Owner/Director of Outpost Summer Camps. kelly@outpostsummercamps.com

    How To Craft Presentations That Actually Stick - Stickier #1
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Stickier is a podcast about how great camp speakers build presentations that connect, resonate, and stick. Through conversations with experienced speakers and presenters, the show explores how ideas are chosen, sessions are shaped, stories and activities are developed, and goals are defined. More than a look at presentation technique, Stickier focuses on the thought, preparation, and intention behind a great session, with practical lessons that can help all of us become more effective presenters, educators, trainers, and communicators.

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