The Presentation Whisperer Show

Rob Jolles
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Step inside the world of presentations with professional speaker and bestselling author Rob Jolles as he hosts The Presentation Whisperer. Through candid conversations with top professional speakers, seasoned trainers, and authors finding their voice, Rob uncovers the secrets behind powerful delivery. He’ll share trainer-tested techniques for holding a room’s attention for hours, or even days. And when a presentation isn’t hitting the mark, you’ll discover how to diagnose the problem and transform it into something that truly connects. With a mix of expert interviews, real-time coaching, and Rob’s own four decades of battle-tested experience on stages and in training rooms around the world, The Presentation Whisperer goes beyond the surface to reveal what really makes a presentation resonate. Whether you’re a keynote speaker, a trainer, or simply someone with a message to share, you’ll walk away with practical tools and inspiring ideas to elevate your delivery. Because every presentation matters.

  1. If You're Not Measuring It; You're Missing It!

    1 DAY AGO

    If You're Not Measuring It; You're Missing It!

    In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: The fundamental gap between simply informing an audience and truly presenting with intent to influence.The critical mindset shift required before crafting any measurable outcome.Why presentation success must be measured, not just felt, and what that really means.The data and indicators presenters should gather before, during, and after a talk.The five defining differences between an ordinary presentation and a Resultation™.Where presenters most often sabotage themselves; clarity, structure, or delivery.How to replace “hope for the best” with measurable confidence in the room.One simple success metric you can implement immediately for your very next presentation.How teams can define results beyond applause or “I think it went well.”How to focus on results without sacrificing authenticity or flexibility.  To learn more about this guest: Website: bebrilliantpresentationgroup.com Book a Complimentary Call: https://bebrilliantpresentationgroup.com/book-call/ Email: hello@bebrilliantpresentationgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-brilliant-presentation-group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bebrilliantpresentationgroup Instagram: @bebrilliant_presentationgroup 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

    37 min
  2. How To Handle A Sniper

    6 DAYS AGO

    How To Handle A Sniper

    In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn: • Why responding emotionally to a hostile comment can cost you the audience • The professional rule of thumb when inappropriate comments first surface • How to use the “relay” technique to let the audience respond for you • Why the audience is often more on your side than you think • When it’s time to escalate, and how to do it without damaging your authority • The importance of proactive preparation before you ever step in the room • How to maintain dignity while still managing disruption • Why public speaking isn’t stand-up comedy, and shouldn’t be treated that way • The mindset shift that reduces anxiety about being “sniped” • How to protect your credibility while keeping your presentation on track 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

    9 min
  3. Presenting Across Cultures

    17 MAR

    Presenting Across Cultures

    In this episode, you'll learn: In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: o The first thing speakers tend to underestimate when presenting outside their home country. o How speaking internationally differs from addressing a diverse audience in your own country. o The conscious adjustments Alan makes before stepping onto a stage abroad. o How presenting in multiple languages changes preparation—not just delivery. o What can happen when a story, analogy, or joke that works at home misses the mark overseas. o The biggest surprise Alan encountered during his first international presentation. o How to think carefully about cultural references, idioms, and slang when preparing for global audiences. o Why respect for local customs accelerates credibility and audience trust. o A common mistake that can quietly damage a speaker’s international reputation. o The single most important mindset shift to make before delivering your first presentation abroad.   To learn more about this guest: Facebook Profile: @alanberg1 https://www.facebook.com/alanberg1Facebook Page: @alanbergspeaker https://www.facebook.com/AlanBergspeaker/Instagram: @alanberg X (Twitter): @alanberg LinkedIn: @alanberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanberg/Alan’s Website: www.AlanBerg.comAsk Alan Anything, Alan's AI Alter-Ego: www.WhatWouldAlanSay.comAlan’s Online Book Shop: www.ShopAlanBerg.comAlan’s Amazon.com Author’s Page: www.AlanBerg.guruAlan’s books on Audible: www.GetAlansBooks.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

    43 min
  4. Coaching Session: Managing The Presentation Wobble

    12 MAR

    Coaching Session: Managing The Presentation Wobble

    In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: o Just how common confidence struggles are for presenters, even among experienced speakers. o How to recognize your personal relationship with confidence—and why it often feels inconsistent or unpredictable. o What the “confidence wobble” looks and feels like when it shows up in real time. o The early mental and physical signs that self-doubt is creeping in. o Which common confidence-boosting strategies actually help—and which tend to backfire. o How to navigate moments in a presentation when confidence suddenly dips. o Practical ways to steady yourself without stopping, apologizing, or retreating. o What happens emotionally after a presentation and how to manage post-talk self-critique. o Where confidence tends to grow most over time for presenters who stay in the game. o The single confidence shift that can make the biggest difference in your very next presentation.   To learn more about this guest: • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewinklegiulioni/ • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JulieWinkleGiulioni.Author/ • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPG2YOq_4GTPUUrM1n4Q1w   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

    46 min
  5. Quiet Confidence: Presenting As An Introvert

    10 MAR

    Quiet Confidence: Presenting As An Introvert

    In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: Why presenting triggers anxiety for so many introverts and the misconceptions that fuel that fear.Where to start when an introvert is preparing for an important presentation.How introverts can reframe presenting so it feels authentic instead of exhausting.Practical ways introverts can manage their energy before, during, and after a presentation.The natural presentation strengths introverts often overlook or undervalue.How introverts can handle unexpected questions or interruptions with confidence.The role preparation plays for introverts—and how to avoid over-preparing to the point of rigidity.How introverts can use storytelling without feeling like they’re performing.Strategies for rebuilding confidence after a presentation that didn’t go as planned.One piece of advice introverts can use to walk into their next presentation calm, grounded, and confident.To learn more about this guest: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/speakupwithtonya Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/speakupwithtonya/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakUpWithTonya LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-lehman-972b9567/ Speaker website:  https://www.joylab.biz/tonyatalks 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

    34 min
  6. What Happen When You're Not Chosen... And Should Have Been!

    5 MAR

    What Happen When You're Not Chosen... And Should Have Been!

    In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn: Why criticizing a competitor after losing a presentation almost always backfiresThe surprising power of a single follow-up phone call after a “no”How to ask for feedback without sounding defensive or salesyThree specific benefits this call gives you—professionally and personallyWhy rejection hurts more than we admit, and how to handle it without letting it define youThis episode is about restraint, courage, and playing the long game as a presenter, especially when you don’t get the win. 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

    8 min
  7. Inspire Action: The Engagement Effect

    3 MAR

    Inspire Action: The Engagement Effect

    In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: • What truly makes people lean in and want to learn from a presenter or teacher. • Where speakers often misunderstand engagement before they even step on stage. • How designing a presentation through a teacher’s lens changes the audience experience. • Why shared experiences create stronger connection than one-way communication. • Practical ways to create shared moments, even in large rooms or virtual environments. • Why phones in the audience don’t have to signal disengagement. • How presenters should rethink attention in a screen-filled world. • One simple way to invite participation without losing control of the room. • How engagement directly affects whether learning sticks long after the event. • The first shift speakers should make if they want action, not just applause. To learn more about this guest: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sickscience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevespangler/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@stevespangler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevespangler LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/stevespangler X  https://x.com/stevespangler 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

    41 min
  8. Stripping Storytelling Down To What Works

    26 FEB

    Stripping Storytelling Down To What Works

    In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: Why storytelling became overly complicated, and how that hurts presenters.The most common places speakers lose their audience when telling stories.The biggest myth speakers believe about what makes a story effective.Why simplifying a story often increases emotional impact instead of weakening it.The one essential element every story must have, regardless of audience or industry.Simple ways to improve a story you’re already using without rewriting it.How to tell stories without feeling like you’re performing or “acting.”Where business speakers tend to overthink storytelling and how to stop.The key question speakers should ask before telling any story on stage.The single idea Rob hopes every listener remembers about storytelling.To learn more about this guest… rob@RobBiesenbach.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesenbach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobBiesenbach Book: Unleash the Power of Storytelling: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B079XW94M5 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

    37 min
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Step inside the world of presentations with professional speaker and bestselling author Rob Jolles as he hosts The Presentation Whisperer. Through candid conversations with top professional speakers, seasoned trainers, and authors finding their voice, Rob uncovers the secrets behind powerful delivery. He’ll share trainer-tested techniques for holding a room’s attention for hours, or even days. And when a presentation isn’t hitting the mark, you’ll discover how to diagnose the problem and transform it into something that truly connects. With a mix of expert interviews, real-time coaching, and Rob’s own four decades of battle-tested experience on stages and in training rooms around the world, The Presentation Whisperer goes beyond the surface to reveal what really makes a presentation resonate. Whether you’re a keynote speaker, a trainer, or simply someone with a message to share, you’ll walk away with practical tools and inspiring ideas to elevate your delivery. Because every presentation matters.

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