2 Nephi 32:5). Ask God to enlighten your mind so you can understand what you are to speak about and how best to present the information.
An important part of this preparation is to start writing your talk as soon as you receive the assignment to give it. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, "May I encourage you to start thinking about and planning early for any [talk] that you are to give" ("Teaching and Learning in the Church" [worldwide leadership training meeting, Feb. 10, 2007], Ensign, June 2007, 90). Preparing early will give you more time to receive insights and inspiration.