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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 37 MIN

Why Great Presenters Think Like Coaches

from The Presentation Whisperer Show · host Rob Jolles

In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show you will learn: How shifting from “having the answers” to guiding discovery can dramatically increase audience engagement.  The key differences between delivering a keynote and facilitating a workshop or live session.  Why many presenters default to “expert mode,” and how that can unintentionally reduce connection and interaction.  How coaching principles can be used to create moments where audiences uncover insights for themselves.  Practical facilitation techniques that increase participation and make people feel included in the conversation.  How asking better questions changes the energy, flow, and ownership inside a room.  The balance between guiding a discussion and over-controlling it as a presenter or facilitator.  Whether facilitation skills can strengthen even highly structured keynote presentations.  Common mistakes presenters make when trying to involve audiences, and how to avoid them.  A practical first step for becoming a more engaging facilitator starting immediately.  To learn more about this guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rusty-tugman/ Website: https://rustytugman.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, coaching, 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

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What if the most powerful presenters weren’t the ones with all the answers, but the ones who knew how to help an audience discover them? In this conversation, we explore how facilitation, coaching, and guided discovery can transform the way leaders communicate in any setting. Coach, trainer, and presenter, Rusty Tugman sits down with Rob to unpack how executive coaching principles translate directly into more engaging presentations and workshops. To listen to this show, and dozens like it, go to any major podcast provider including Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-presentation-whisperer-show/id1844512932

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