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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 33 MIN

Stop Talking and Start Facilitating

from The Presentation Whisperer Show · host Rob Jolles

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.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eqdgkarenbowen/Email: [email protected] 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.Connect with Rob on LinkedIn  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 15, 2026

What if the real power of a presentation isn’t how much you talk, but how much your audience talks? Many speakers focus on perfecting slides and scripts, yet overlook the moments between people where real engagement happens. Strategist and master facilitator Karen Bowen sits down with Rob to explore why facilitation, not presentation, is the skill that turns passive listeners into active participants. Drawing on her work in emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership development, Karen shares practical ways speakers can create dialogue, spark insight, and make their message memorable long after the room clears.

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