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. Coaching Session: Managing The Presentation Wobble

    1D AGO

    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
  2. Quiet Confidence: Presenting As An Introvert

    3D AGO

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

    MAR 5

    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
  4. Inspire Action: The Engagement Effect

    MAR 3

    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
  5. Stripping Storytelling Down To What Works

    FEB 26

    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
  6. The Details Meeting Planners Notice… but Speakers Miss

    FEB 24

    The Details Meeting Planners Notice… but Speakers Miss

    In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: o What “invisible work” really means, and the most common things speakers overlook before stepping on stage o How offstage preparation directly affects trust, connection, and credibility in the room o The subtle speaker behaviors event organizers immediately notice, both positive and negative o The delivery choices that separate speakers who feel present from those who feel transactional o How small, almost unseen decisions can dramatically change how a presentation lands o Practical ways to connect more deeply with an audience in the moment o Simple post-presentation actions that help a message stick with both audiences and organizations o How caring about the full experience, not just the speech, shapes a speaker’s reputation over time o The single invisible habit speakers can adopt immediately to improve their next talk To learn more about this guest: Website: michellebgriffin.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michellebgriffin Podcasts: Own Your Lane and The LinkedIn Branding Show Email: hello@michellebgriffin.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

    40 min
  7. What Forgotten Cufflinks Reminded Me About Problem Solving

    FEB 19

    What Forgotten Cufflinks Reminded Me About Problem Solving

    In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn: Why many people waste time solving problems that don’t actually existHow expanding your thinking helps uncover better, more creative solutionsWhen to contract your thinking and evaluate options realisticallyWhy improvisation and adaptability are essential presentation skillsHow a simple framework can keep small problems from becoming big distractions 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

    6 min
  8. How to Engage Today’s Audiences

    FEB 17

    How to Engage Today’s Audiences

    In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: How engagement has evolved over the past decade, and why today’s audiences respond differently than they used to.What makes the difference between an activity that energizes a room and one that shuts it down instantly.Why viewing an audience as a community, not a crowd, fundamentally changes how presenters show up on stage.Where speakers unintentionally turn audiences off while believing they’re creating engagement.How to anchor the “why” behind engagement before choosing games, tools, or interaction methods.Simple ways presenters can learn to read energy in real time and adjust without panic.One engagement tool that works across audiences when executed with intention.A practical storytelling tip that helps speakers win attention in the first 20 seconds.How to handle resistant or disengaged audience members without losing the room.Techniques for confidently navigating silence and low-energy moments during a presentation.To learn more about this guest: Instagram @RobFerre - www.instagram.com/robferre Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robferre Email: rob@robferre.com Website: www.robferre.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

    41 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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