The Presentation Whisperer Show

A Stuntman's Secrets for Conquering Fear

Episode Summary

High-pressure moments sometimes reveal us at our strongest, sometimes at our most rattled. Whether it’s stepping onto a stage or stepping into a fire stunt, fear has a way of testing focus, preparation, and presence. Author, speaker, and former stuntman Brett Solomano sits down with Rob to unpack the surprising overlap between stunt performance and public speaking. With 15 years in film and TV as a stuntman, and a former Guinness World Record for a stunt he worked on, Brett shares how what appears dangerous is often the result of rehearsal, emotional awareness, and intentional control.

Episode Notes

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.

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