In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

o What inspired the creation of Trainer’s Warehouse and the gap it was designed to fill for trainers and speakers.
o How an early fascination with brain science shaped a career focused on learning, memory, and engagement.
o Why presenters consistently underestimate the power of play—and how play accelerates learning.
o How studying performance in unexpected places helped refine ideas around creativity and audience connection.
o Practical ways to balance fun and professionalism without sacrificing credibility.
o One simple tool, prop, or game that can immediately improve audience engagement.
o Creative tools and techniques that translate especially well to virtual training environments.
o The first small step hesitant presenters can take to bring more creativity into their presentations.

To learn more about this guest:

www.trainerswarehouse.com

susan@trainerswarehouse.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.

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In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

o How the professional seminar industry has evolved since the “golden age” of public training companies.
o What sparked the creation of SkillPath and the entrepreneurial frustration that led to its founding.
o The early breakthroughs and obstacles involved in building a national training organization from the ground up.
o Why SkillPath began exploring AI-powered tools and the specific problems they were designed to solve.
o Where AI adds the most value in professional development—and where human trainers must still lead.
o How presenters can leverage AI without losing authenticity or their personal voice.
o Denise’s core philosophy for delivering live training that truly connects and succeeds.
o Subtle presentation habits that separate strong presenters from unforgettable ones.
o How to effectively shift delivery and presence from the stage to virtual platforms like Zoom.
o One best-practice tip every trainer and keynote speaker can use to elevate their impact—live or virtual.

To learn more about this guest.

https://denisemdudley.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.

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In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn:

• Why presenters and trainers are often tempted to say yes when they shouldn’t
• How “almost qualified” can quietly damage your credibility
• Why long-term trust and reputation outweigh short-term business gains

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.

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In this episode of the Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

o Why money is still such a taboo topic in the speaking business—and why that hurts speakers.

o The expectations new speakers often have that don’t match the realities of professional speaking.

o The biggest misconception Chris had before leaving a stable, well-paid career to go all in on speaking.

o How early-stage speakers can tell whether their message actually solves a real problem.

o Where speakers should really be “hunting” for work beyond websites and social media.

o Why relationship-building drives repeat business more than most speakers realize.

o How speakers can evaluate their pricing and avoid unintentionally undercutting themselves.

o The role structured planning plays in creating consistent speaking income.

o What Chris learned from his first year’s income about patience, positioning, and progress.

o The single business move speakers should focus on first if they want to grow—or survive—in the speaking business.

To learn more about this guest:

Speaking: https://ontargetliving.com/pages/chrisjohnson

Podcasts: https://ontargetliving.com/pages/rest-eat-move-podcast

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

In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

• Why storytelling is often the missing ingredient for new speakers, and what it actually does for audience connection.
• How to reframe self-doubt when a speaker worries their message isn’t “big enough.”
• What changes when you’re telling a story to a room of 300 versus a smaller, familiar audience.
• How to balance personal truth with business goals without losing authenticity.
• Practical ways to handle rejection and missed bookings in the speaking world.
• How failure can become a critical guidepost toward speaking success.
• One immediate shift speakers can make to move from performance-driven talks to purpose-driven ones.
• The most common mistake early-career speakers make with their signature story.

To learn more about this guest:

linkedin.com/in/tinabrigley

tinabrigleycoaching@gmail.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

In this episode of the Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

o How content marketing and social selling work together to attract the right audience.
o Why great content often takes longer to pay off than speakers expect—and why quitting early is so common.
o What “three gives before one ask” looks like in real-world content strategies.
o What makes a lead magnet effective in today’s crowded marketplace.
o Examples of lead magnets that have performed well for speakers and experts.
o What a content ecosystem is and why it’s critical for long-term visibility and trust.
o How to choose the right content format without overthinking blogs, video, or social posts.
o The simplest lead magnet a speaker can build without spending money.
o How to nurture leads so new contacts don’t go cold after opting in.
o How the idea that “people listen to people, not brands” should shape the way speakers show up and communicate.

To learn more about this guest:

https://www.magicmedia.io

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ido-lechner/

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

In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn:

• Why asking for a guaranteed percentage increase in sales sounds reasonable, but often leads to false conclusions
• How context, timing, and outside factors can distort training results
• What meaningful training measurement actually looks like, and why usage matters more than immediate outcomes

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

In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

o Why most presenters struggle to improve without a clear system for measuring performance
o The core elements Parker believes every presenter should be evaluating during delivery
o How engagement can be broken into observable, measurable behaviors instead of gut feelings
o The risks of over-measuring, and how to avoid turning presenters into robots
o What a live presenter evaluation sheet looks for in real-time
o The most surprising behavior shifts that happen once presenters are scored on performance
o How data-based feedback changes the way presenters respond to criticism and praise
o How measurement improves not just individual delivery, but instructor and team development
o One simple step presenters can take immediately to start measuring their next presentation

To learn more about this guest

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