Leadership Magazines doTERRA Essential Leadership Issue 25 Cottam | Page 84

All Learners

Knowing how to cater to the needs of different learners is important and can be extremely beneficial when speaking at events or teaching in classes . Take some time to get educated on some of the most common types of learning , and find out how you can adjust your teaching approach for upcoming meetings . The more you naturally introduce a variety of learning methods into your business , the more likely you are to attract and resonate with a greater number of individuals .
READING / WRITING LEARNER Learns best when reading and writing as it helps him or her absorb and internalize information .
How to appeal to reading / writing learners :
• Prepare a presentation with basic points , quotes , or important information so that it can be clearly read by attendees .
• Have attendees take a homemade quiz where they can write down answers to questions .
Examples of quiz questions :
Are you looking for non-toxic cleaners to use in your home ?
Yes . What do you know about essential oils ? They are obtained from plants and are potent .
• Give your attendees a pen and paper to write notes on when they arrive .
KINESTHETIC LEARNER Learns best by doing ; including touching , moving , experimenting , and acting on information .
How to appeal to kinesthetic learners :
• Pass out a yummy essential oil recipe that they can make at home . If you would like , have some samples of the recipe ready so that they can taste it and feel excited about making it at home .
• Have your class participate in making an essential oil DIY . ( For DIY ideas , visit : doterra . com / US / en / blog-products )
• Pass around a bottle of essential oils in class . Have attendees smell the oil while taking slow and steady breaths . If the oil can be applied topically , have each attendee place a drop on their skin .
• Give samples of product to attendees so that they can apply and experience the effect of the essential oils in their everyday lives .
• Pass out handouts with a written description of your favorite essential oils and how they can be used at home . doterra . com 43