In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn:

• Why asking for a guaranteed percentage increase in sales sounds reasonable, but often leads to false conclusions
• How context, timing, and outside factors can distort training results
• What meaningful training measurement actually looks like, and why usage matters more than immediate outcomes

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

o Why most presenters struggle to improve without a clear system for measuring performance
o The core elements Parker believes every presenter should be evaluating during delivery
o How engagement can be broken into observable, measurable behaviors instead of gut feelings
o The risks of over-measuring, and how to avoid turning presenters into robots
o What a live presenter evaluation sheet looks for in real-time
o The most surprising behavior shifts that happen once presenters are scored on performance
o How data-based feedback changes the way presenters respond to criticism and praise
o How measurement improves not just individual delivery, but instructor and team development
o One simple step presenters can take immediately to start measuring their next presentation

To learn more about this guest

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

• Why the strongest presentations often rely less on talking and more on facilitation.
• The key differences between presenting content and facilitating meaningful dialogue.
• How to shift from “speaker mode” to “facilitator mode” without losing control of the room.
• Practical facilitation techniques that encourage audience participation and engagement.
• Why memorable presentations are built in the moments between people, not on slides alone.

To learn more about this guest:

Website: www.kmhstrategy.com/www.eqdevgroup.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eqdgkarenbowen/

Email: karen@eqdevgroup.com

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

• What “getting real” with an audience actually looks like from the moment a presenter steps on stage.
• Why hiding flaws often weakens a presentation—and how vulnerability strengthens credibility.
• How JM learned to let go of perfection and adopt a more open, authentic presenting style.
• How to separate what’s real from what’s fluff when emceeing or presenting.
• Why honesty and vulnerability shape stronger conversations on podcasts and stages alike.
• Where authenticity fits into the Align, Believe, Choose framework for speakers.
• One small, safe step presenters can take to show up more authentically without oversharing.

To learn more about this guest

e: jm@letsgowin.com

w: www.letsgowin.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@letsgowin

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn:

• Why the biggest secret of effective presenting has nothing to do with slides, structure, or delivery
• How “selling” your message early changes the way an audience listens
• A behind-the-scenes story from delivering a keynote to over 1,100 hostage negotiators—and what made it work
• Why spending time preparing the audience is just as important as preparing the content
• How learning to sell within a presentation can calm nerves and build instant confidence
• What happens when you stop avoiding the word “sell” and start embracing it as a speaking skill

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

Learn more about Rob’s books, training programs, and keynote work at ThePresentationWhisperer.com, or Jolles.com.

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In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

• What a true mic drop moment is — and how speakers actually create them.
• Whether anyone can become an audience-centered storyteller and consistently earn those moments.
• The five core story archetypes audiences want to hear and how they were first discovered.
• How to determine which archetype is right for your audience before you walk on stage.
• Where presenters unintentionally go wrong when choosing stories — including length and focus.
• A practical technique to shift immediately from “my story” thinking to “their story” thinking.
• A real keynote example where an audience-centered story dramatically changed the outcome.
• The one insight our guest wishes they heard earlier after speaking around the world.
• The single best place to start if you want to become more audience-centered in your very next talk.

To learn more about this guest:

BillCarmody.com.

www.linkedin.com/in/billcarmody/

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

• The first thing a presenter should focus on when stepping in front of a distracted student audience.
• What today’s university students need most from the person at the front of the room.
• What truly motivates the modern student and how to sustain their interest.
• How to recognize when your delivery isn’t connecting — and how to adjust in the moment.
• How to read the energy of the room early and identify when you’re winning or losing the audience.
• Strategies for making complex or dry topics relevant, memorable, and actionable.
• The key mindset or technique every presenter needs when speaking to students for the first time.

To learn more about this guest:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lloydbruce1

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

• Whether stuntmen still get scared — and why fear doesn’t disappear even with experience.
• How fear followed Brett from the stunt world to the speaking stage, and whether it ever fully goes away.
• The discipline and mindset stunt preparation and keynote preparation share, including rehearsal and improv.
• The concept of an “emotional dashboard,” and how presenters can monitor it in real time while speaking.
• Why moments that appear chaotic are usually meticulously rehearsed, and how that translates to confident delivery.
• Techniques for staying fully present when adrenaline threatens to take control on stage.
• How to direct your focus before and during a presentation, especially when fear tries to scatter it.
• Why physical movement should be intentional on stage, not mistaken for confidence.
• The power of visualization in both dangerous stunts and high-stakes presentations.
• One “stuntman’s rule” every nervous speaker should adopt immediately, and why it works.

To learn more about this guest:

www.AStuntmansGuide.com

www.LinkedIn.com/in/brettsolomano

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

Learn more about Rob’s books, training programs, and keynote work at ThePresentationWhisperer.com, or Jolles.com.

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