Turning Experts into Engaged Participants

In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: The first mistake many speakers make when presenting to rooms full of subject matter experts. How experts can actually strengthen a presentation when their knowledge is channeled the right way. Where presentations with expert audiences tend to go off the rails and why timing and focus can quickly unravel. How to establish credibility quickly when audience members may know more about certain details than you do. Practical ways to get in accord with analytical experts who are used to being the most knowledgeable person in the room. How to handle frequent questions without sounding defensive or shutting down the conversation. Smart ways to invite expert participation without letting it take over the entire session. How to protect your agenda and timing when someone wants to dive deep into technical weeds. The key mindset shift every presenter should adopt before walking into a room full of subject matter experts. To learn more about this guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmanazir/ megmanazir.com 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