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. 3d ago

    Presenting Without Your "A" Game

    In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn: o The difference between being “in the zone” and being in a grind. o Why performance is often inconsistent, even for high achievers. o How golfers use the concept of “grinding” to survive tough rounds. o Why grinding is a mindset, not a measure of effort. o How to stay productive when your A-game is missing. o The importance of fighting negative self-talk during setbacks. o Why patience plays a critical role in performance recovery. o How to evaluate your systems and processes when results slip. o Why support networks matter when you're struggling. o How to keep moving forward even when success feels out of reach.   To learn more about Rob and his work, visit www.ThePresentationWhisperer.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

    Presenting Without Your "A" Game

  2. 5d ago

    What Presenters Can Learn From Salespeople

    The best presenters have something in common with the best salespeople: they don’t simply deliver information. They create the energy, awareness, and belief that can move people to action. Enterprise Sales Leader, TEDx Speaker, author, and entrepreneur Steven Dossou sits down with Rob to explore what great salespeople understand about people that presenters can learn from. Drawing on his experience working with professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives around the world, Steven shares how presence, awareness, persuasion, and energy can transform a presentation from something people hear into something that actually moves them. In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn: The difference between an audience that enjoys a presentation and one that actually takes action because of it. What presenters can learn from the energy and presence great salespeople bring to a conversation. How to lead an audience toward action without making them feel like they’re being pushed. Why awareness is so important in sales—and how presenters can use it to help audiences recognize a problem or opportunity for themselves. Why great selling is often less about convincing people and more about understanding where they are and helping them see where they could go. Some of the biggest mistakes presenters make when trying to persuade an audience. How Steven’s experience as an Enterprise Sales Leader has influenced the way he approaches the stage. What presenters with great content but limited energy or engagement can do to create more movement in the room. One sales principle every presenter can immediately apply to their next presentation. To learn more about this guest: steven@stevendossou.com www.stevendossou.com/speaking-engagement/   www.stevendossou.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

    What Presenters Can Learn From Salespeople

  3. Sep 10

    The Bully In Your Brain

    “You’re just not good enough.” That voice can show up at exactly the wrong moment, especially when you’re about to step in front of an audience. What if that voice isn’t protecting you at all, but is actually the biggest bully you’ll ever have to face? In this quick, five-minute Whisper Shot, Rob reveals two surprisingly simple weapons for confronting that bully: positive self-talk and your own track record. Learn how to stop feeding those doubts and start giving yourself a better chance to perform with confidence. In this quick, five-minute Whisper Shot, you’ll learn: Why the negative voice in your head can feel more powerful when you’re under pressure.How fear disguises itself as a voice that is supposedly trying to protect you.Why confronting negative self-talk is the first step toward taking away its power.How positive affirmations can help weaken the “bully in the brain.”Why your personal track record can be one of your strongest weapons against self-doubt.How consistently refusing to feed negative thoughts can make them weaker over time.Why confidence doesn’t require eliminating doubt—it requires learning not to listen to it.To learn more about Rob and his work, visit www.ThePresentationWhisperer.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

    The Bully In Your Brain

  4. Sep 8

    Are You Preparing For The Wrong Audience?

    Most presenters prepare carefully for their presentations. Unfortunately, they often prepare for the wrong audience; themselves. Chief Thought Leader and author, Ann Herrmann-Nehdi sits down with Rob to explore how four different ways of thinking can exist in the same room, and why understanding those differences can transform the way we present. Drawing on 40 years of research involving four million thinkers, Ann explains how to structure presentations that connect with the whole room, no matter what time limit you may be under to make your case. In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn: Why presenters often prepare for themselves instead of preparing for the different ways their audience members think. The four different thinking styles that can exist within the same audience. How to recognize the thinking styles you’re speaking to and adjust your presentation accordingly. Why building a presentation around your own preferred way of thinking can cause you to lose part of the room. How understanding cognitive diversity can change everything from your opening and examples to the way you make your case. How to deliberately reach all four thinking styles when you have plenty of time to present. What to do when your presentation time suddenly gets cut from an hour to just ten minutes. How to communicate with audience members who may enter your presentation already disagreeing with you. A real-world example of how changing the way a presenter communicates can produce dramatically different results. The one change presenters can make to their preparation to reach more of the room. To learn more about this guest: Website: thinkherrmann.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annherrmannHerrmann Linkedin YouTube: ThinkHerrmann YouTube channel TEDx Talk: “One Thing You Need to Know About Your Brain That Will Change Your Life” TEDx Talk: “Think Like Your Future Depends on It, Because It Does Book: Whole Brain Business Book 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

    Are You Preparing For The Wrong Audience?

  5. Sep 3

    The Paul Harvey Method Of Storytelling

    In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn: o Why Paul Harvey’s storytelling style was so effective at capturing attention. o How strategic pauses can dramatically improve audience engagement. o Why starting a story without revealing the topic can increase curiosity. o The importance of building mystery as you communicate ideas. o How to structure a message so it “unfolds” instead of “announces.” o Why virtual audiences require stronger hooks than traditional live audiences. o How to apply a simple three-step storytelling framework in your own presentations. o Why revealing the “answer” too early can weaken your message. o How cadence and pacing influence audience retention. o Practical ways to make your communication more engaging immediately.   To learn more about Rob and his work, visit www.ThePresentationWhisperer.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

    The Paul Harvey Method Of Storytelling

  6. Sep 1

    The Introverted Speaker

    Does speaking up drain you before you ever say your first word? And what if the anxiety that makes communication feel so difficult could actually become a pathway to greater confidence and authority? Founder of The Introverted Speaker and communication coach Maria Malik sits down with Rob to explore how introverted professionals can develop executive presence without pretending to be someone they’re not. Drawing from her work training more than 500 professionals, Maria shares how to overcome presentation anxiety, communicate with confidence, and become a more memorable speaker when the stakes are highest. In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn: Why being introverted doesn’t prevent someone from becoming an exceptional public speaker. The biggest misconceptions about introverts and what it really takes to communicate with confidence. How to become a stronger communicator without changing who you are or pretending to be more extroverted. Where to begin when nerves and anxiety show up before an important presentation. How to build executive presence without simply trying to become louder or more outgoing. Why technical experts can know their material inside and out and still struggle to communicate it effectively. Three things an introverted executive can focus on before walking into an important board presentation. One presentation habit introverts should stop doing immediately—and what to do instead. How Maria’s approach has helped professionals who once believed they could never become confident presenters. The one lesson Maria wants every listener to remember the next time they stand up to speak. To learn more about this guest: Website: www.mariamalik.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mariamalikspeaks Instagram: @mariamalikspeaks YouTube: Maria Malik Speaks 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

    The Introverted Speaker

  7. Aug 27

    The Elephant In Your Presentation

    Don’t let your call to action become the elephant in the room. Every presentation that asks an audience to buy, change, support, or act can create a certain amount of tension, especially when everyone knows the request is coming. What if you could address that tension before it ever becomes a problem and make your eventual call to action feel more natural? In this quick, five-minute Whisper Shot, you’ll learn how planting a seed for commitment early in your presentation can give your audience time to consider what you’ll be asking of them. You’ll also discover why “What do you expect from me?” can be just as important as “What’s in it for me?” In this quick, five-minute Whisper Shot, you’ll learn: Why most presentations involve some type of commitment from the audience. How the unspoken expectation of that commitment can create tension for both the presenter and the audience. What it means to “plant a seed” for the commitment you’ll eventually ask for. The difference between W.I.F.M. — “What’s in it for me?” — and W.D.Y.E.F.M. — “What do you expect from me?” How foreshadowing your call to action can give your audience more time to consider the commitment. Why addressing the expected commitment early can make your close feel more natural and less stressful. How to point out the “elephant in the room” at the beginning of your presentation—and confidently walk right over to it when you close. To learn more about Rob and his work, visit www.ThePresentationWhisperer.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

    The Elephant In Your Presentation

  8. Aug 25

    Handling The Unexpected Like A Pro

    In this episode of the Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn: How the principles of protective intelligence apply directly to presenting in front of an audience. Why presentation disasters are rarely random and how to recognize problems before they escalate. The warning signs presenters often overlook before a meeting or presentation begins to unravel. What happens to our thinking under pressure and how to prepare yourself to respond instead of react. What to do when you realize your audience's expectations don't match the presentation you've prepared. How to recognize the early signs that a difficult audience interaction is developing before it becomes a confrontation. Why preparation creates options and how to build flexibility into every presentation. The pre-performance habits used by people making high-stakes decisions that every presenter can adopt. How having a process for handling the unexpected builds greater confidence than simply knowing your material. To learn more about this guest: Website:  www.liveready.Co Email:    samr@livereadysolutions.com Phone:  412.732.SAFE (Business).  412.860.2228 (Cell) LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube = @liveReadyCo 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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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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