The Presentation Whisperer Show

By Rob Jolles

Step inside the world of presentations with professional speaker and bestselling author Rob Jolles as he hosts The Presentation Whisperer.

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How many episodes does The Presentation Whisperer Show have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

The Presentation Whisperer Show episodes:

July 16, 2026 The Mindset Shift Every Virtual Presenter Needs
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn:
• The biggest mindset shift presenters must make when moving from live to virtual delivery.
• Why effective virtual training requires changes in delivery even when the content remains the same.
• How to evaluate whether a training session is working in a live environment versus a virtual one.
• Common mistakes trainers make when they try to "copy and paste" a live session into a virtual format.
• Where to begin when converting a successful in-person course for an online audience.
• Specific techniques and tools that help maintain engagement in a virtual environment.
• How presenters can create genuine connection and interaction through a screen.
• One immediate change that can dramatically improve virtual delivery.
• What successful virtual training looks and feels like for both the presenter and the audience.

To learn more about this guest:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-squires9
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
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35min
July 14, 2026 Before the First Word Is Spoken
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn:
• How to design presentations for different cognitive styles without making delivery overly complicated.
• Why some facilitators delay introductions and audience participation until later in the workshop.
• What presenters do that unintentionally creates cognitive load before delivering value.
• The hidden psychological mistakes trainers make before they ever begin speaking.
• How room setup influences participation, energy, and learning outcomes.
• What today's audiences expect from learning experiences and where many trainers still miss the mark.
• Whether there is an ideal way to greet participants before a workshop begins.
• How to know when connecting with participants during breaks is helpful versus intrusive.
• The advantages and disadvantages of using a U-shape seating configuration.
• The warning signs that a training room setup may be working against the facilitator.
• How psychology and content expertise work together to create effective learning experiences.
• What keynote speakers can learn from professional trainers about audience engagement and room awareness.
• One simple change facilitators can make immediately to improve workshop effectiveness.
To learn more about this guest:
Contact Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unlabelledandlimitless/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-baynham/
Website: https://www.unlabelledandlimitless.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unlabelledandlimitless/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnlabelledandLimitless/
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
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42min
July 09, 2026 The Presenter’s Webcam Adjustment
In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn:
o Why high energy can sometimes weaken credibility.
o The difference between performing and connecting.
o How camera distance changes the delivery style you need.
o Why webcam communication requires a more natural presence.
o How to sound confident without sounding forced.
o The role authenticity plays in persuasion.
o Why subtlety often beats intensity in close-range settings.
o How to adapt your presentation style to any environment.
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
...more
6min
July 07, 2026 The Question Every Audience Is Asking
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn:
• Why so many presenters, even experienced ones, miss the audience's WIFM and the consequences of doing so.
• When to begin thinking about your audience's "Why should I care?" during the presentation planning process.
• The warning signs that tell you an audience still hasn't connected with your message.
• Why a presentation can be polished, professional, and technically strong, yet still fail to engage.
• How great storytellers naturally answer the WIFM without sounding manipulative or self-serving.
• The difference between telling your story and making your story meaningful to the audience.
• What happens when speakers ignore the audience's needs and lose the room.
• How Steve decides which parts of his powerful personal journey best serve the audience.
• How understanding WIFM changes the way leaders, presenters, and sales professionals communicate.
• One practical step you can take immediately to make every presentation more audience-centered.

To learn more about this guest:
Website: www.steve-judge.co.uk
X: @stevejudge https://twitter.com/SteveJudge
LinkedIN: Steve Judge https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-judge-908293b1/
Facebook: Steven Judge https://www.facebook.com/stevejudgegold/
Instagram: stevejudgegold https://www.instagram.com/stevejudgegold/?hl=en
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@SteveJudgeGOLD
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
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38min
July 02, 2026 Stop Waiting To Feel Ready!
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn:
• How Sara discovered she had a message worth sharing with audiences and what inspired her speaking journey.
• Why so many aspiring speakers struggle with self-worth, pricing, and charging appropriately for their expertise.
• The fears that most often prevent talented people from pursuing professional speaking opportunities.
• Why waiting until you feel completely ready may be the very thing holding you back.
• What almost stopped Sara from writing Who Cares? and what ultimately motivated her to move forward with the project.
• The key differences between people who talk about writing a book and those who actually finish one.
• How becoming an author changed the way audiences, organizations, and clients viewed Sara's expertise.
• The biggest surprises Sara encountered during the writing and publishing process.

To learn more about this guest:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing4carers/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarachallice/
X: https://twitter.com/SaraChallice
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ-ZVfI8Liu7_8CWkr-Xj6w
Website: https://www.whocares4carers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-challice-293852199/

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
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42min
June 30, 2026From Fear To Focus On Stage
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn:
Why so many presenters mistakenly believe audiences want them to fail when most audiences are actually rooting for their success.

What Jenn sees as the most difficult part of speaking for many of her clients.

What's happening psychologically in the moments before a presentation that creates stage fright and performance anxiety.

How to reframe nervous energy so it becomes an asset rather than an obstacle.

Practical techniques speakers can use in the final minutes before taking the stage to calm nerves and improve focus.

How preparation reduces anxiety and where over-preparation can actually increase stress and undermine performance.

What to do when panic begins to surface in the middle of a presentation.

Strategies for recovering quickly after stumbling over words, losing your place, or making a mistake.

How to rebuild confidence after a difficult speaking experience and regain trust in your abilities.

Why many talented presenters miss opportunities to generate business at the end of their presentations.

Simple, authentic ways to create a call to action that generates leads without feeling pushy or sales-oriented.

What speakers can do when event organizers prohibit selling from the stage.
To learn more about this guest:
www.jennspingo.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/JenniferEspinosaGoswami
www.linkedin.com/in/jennspingo
Mic Drop Mindset podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593278
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
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37min
June 25, 2026 The Three P's Of Virtual Presentations
In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn:
o Why client-facing virtual meetings require a different standard than internal calls.
o How lighting and internet stability affect credibility.
o Why audio quality matters more than most people realize.
o How camera height and eye contact improve connection.
o The impact of cluttered backgrounds on audience focus.
o Why multitasking is obvious—and costly—during online meetings.
o How body language can show attentiveness through a screen.
o The three P’s that can elevate every virtual presentation.
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
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6min
June 23, 2026 Career, Marriage, and Life on the Road
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn:
• What Linda believes is the "secret sauce" behind building and sustaining a successful speaking career for more than thirty years.
• The marketing strategies and relationship-building approaches that helped her remain relevant and in demand throughout her career.
• Some of the craziest experiences she's encountered on the speaking circuit, and a few lessons learned from her own missteps.
• What a life on the road has truly cost her, and what it has given back in return.
• How her perspective on travel, family, and parenting evolved as her children grew up.
• Where speaker guilt tends to show up and how to manage it in a healthy and productive way.
• What speakers often misunderstand about the impact frequent travel has on their spouse or partner.
• The invisible workload family members often carry when a speaker is away from home.
• Practical ways to stay connected with family and maintain strong relationships while traveling..
• The perspective shift Linda hopes every speaker will embrace when navigating the tension between career success and family life.

To learn more about this guest:
www.lindaedgecombe.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-edgecombe/
Instagram :@lindaedgecombe
TikTok : @lindaedgecombe60
Facebook : lindaedgecombe, motivational speaker
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
...more
48min
June 18, 2026 From Informative to Transformational
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:
• The biggest difference between speakers who entertain an audience and those who truly transform one.
• What Rosie means by “the gap” and what many speakers are missing in their presentations.
• What experienced coaches hear in presentations that most audiences never consciously notice.
• The key ingredients that turn a message from informational into transformational.
• How belief impacts both the speaker delivering the message and the audience receiving it.
• Why powerful signature talks don’t happen by accident and what makes them repeatable.
• The essential building blocks every speaker needs before creating a signature talk.
• How to identify which personal stories genuinely serve the audience; and which do not.
• One immediate shift speakers can make to become more impactful and memorable.
• What should ultimately change for an audience after hearing a transformational talk.
To learn more about this guest:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wonderinyourwoman.com
Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-ortiz-wiyw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderinyourwoman/
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
...more
34min
June 16, 2026 The Power of Vulnerability on Stage
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:
• Why audiences tend to disconnect from polished, “perfect” presentations.
• What vulnerability in a presentation actually looks like in practice.
• How to tell the difference between purposeful vulnerability and oversharing.
• The signals that tell you an audience is leaning in versus leaning back.
• Whether vulnerability is a skill that can be learned or something that comes naturally.
• How to decide when vulnerability strengthens a message—and when it distracts from it.
• The common mistakes speakers make when trying to sound more “authentic.”
• How vulnerability changes the level of trust between a speaker and an audience.
• Why vulnerability can strengthen credibility and authority for leaders instead of weakening it.
• One simple way to bring more real connection into your very next presentation.
To learn more about this guest:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamika-fair-associates-professional-speaker
Business Email:[email protected]
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
...more
34min

FAQs about The Presentation Whisperer Show:

How many episodes does The Presentation Whisperer Show have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.