The Presentation Whisperer Show

What Today’s Students Really Need From Presenters

Episode Summary

Capturing attention is one thing; holding it is another. Today’s students are juggling demanding schedules, competing priorities, and digital distractions that never switch off. Simply knowing your topic isn’t enough; presenters must earn, sustain, and reinforce attention with intention. Adjunct professor Lloyd Bruce sits down with Rob to discuss what speakers must understand about the modern student, and how to deliver in a way that makes the message land. Drawing from his work as a visionary business coach, professional speaker, and adjunct instructor known for dynamic, real-world engagement, Lloyd shares practical strategies for staying relevant, creating connection, and becoming the presenter students don't ignore.

Episode Notes

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.

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lloydbruce1