In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn:

• The real difference between “nervousness” and “anxiousness” — and why words matter
• The two-word mindset shift that transforms pressure into performance
• How to draw confidence from your personal track record of success
• Why channeling anxious energy can actually make your presentations stronger

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 Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

• How to spot topics “on the horizon” and uncover ideas no one else is covering.
• What truly separates the most memorable presentations from those that fade fast.
• The essential ingredients — structure, story, and delivery — that make a talk click.
• How to use humor effectively without letting it overshadow your message.
• The subtle cues seasoned speakers look for to spot true mastery on stage.
• How to read an audience in real time and adjust your delivery to reengage them.
• Simple strategies to keep long-running material feeling fresh and alive.
• One powerful change you can make today to make your next presentation unforgettable.

To learn more about this guest:

Website :https://www.klein-strategies.com/

Email: dana@klein-strategies.com

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-klein57/

Calendar : https://calendly.com/dana-klein-strategies/30-minute-zoom-meeting?month=2025-10

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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

• Why accepting that “not everyone will like you” can actually make you a stronger, more confident presenter.
• What authentic speakers have in common — and how they maintain composure under pressure.
• How presenting to a Vistage audience differs from speaking to a typical corporate crowd.
• The fine line between confidence and humility when taking feedback from your audience.
• A real-world story of when staying true to a controversial approach paid off.
• How over-adjusting to please an audience can backfire, and what to learn from it.
• Practical ways to use audience feedback without letting it dilute your message or personality.
• What it really takes to earn respect in a tough room, and why Vistage is a proving ground for pros.
• Mark’s best advice for anyone determined to stay true to their voice, even if it means not being everyone’s favorite.

To learn more about this guest, visit:

Email: markparrott@nxteconomy.com

www.nxteconomy.com

www.linkedin.com/in/businessownercoach/

www.youtube.com/channel/metatrends

www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-Parrott/author/B078S97WGD?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:
- How to take the temperature of the audience, and test whether the audience or you are off your game.
- Why overreacting or forcing energy can make things worse.
- What to do to regain control and connection when the room feels flat.

Because every presentation matters.

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 Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:

• What truly defines a “high-stakes” presentation — and why it’s about more than money or audience size.
• How to prepare for high-stakes presentations or facilitation engagements with essential stakeholders.
• Why audiences remember certain elements more than others, and how to emphasize what truly counts.
• A practical process or methodology for shaping impactful, high-pressure presentations.
• The common behaviors and mindsets top leaders share when the stakes couldn’t be higher.
• How preparation differs between high-stakes and routine presentations.
• Effective strategies for managing nerves when the audience feels “too important.”
• How to balance control of the room with flexibility when the unexpected happens.
• And, for anyone stepping up to the mic under pressure, how to walk to the front of the room with confidence and clarity.

To learn more about this guest:

Email is Petrausch@sbcglobal.net

Cell is 860-318-6718

LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/dr.robertpetrausch

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn:

• What behavioral science really means in the world of comedy, and how it influences the way audiences think, feel, and respond in the moment.
• How comedians turn failure, those inevitable “bombs," into valuable lessons, and what business professionals can learn about resilience and recovery from it.
• Why Kevin calls comedy skills “professional superpowers,” and how humor, timing, and presence translate directly into sharper communication and stronger leadership.
• The boundaries comedians draw on stage, and what that teaches corporate presenters about reading a room and respecting audience lines.
• How adaptability becomes a speaker’s ultimate edge, and the techniques comedians use to manage their emotions when an audience’s energy runs low.

To learn more about this guest:

LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmannn

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Laugh.Events website - https://www.laugh.events

Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.

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In this Presentation Whisperer Show, you'll learn:

• The measurable impact body language has on audience connection — and what research says to silence the skeptics.
• How our bodies “broadcast” silent messages that reveal more than we think, and how to control the signals we send.
• Why business professionals often underestimate the power of body language in shaping credibility and trust.
• Real examples of presenters whose physical cues contradicted their words — and what that did to their message.
• The most common body language mistakes leaders and presenters make that quietly undermine their authority.
• Which traits — confidence, credibility, or charisma — show up most clearly through body language, and how to project them with purpose.
• The key differences between body language in virtual and in-person settings, and how to adjust for both.
• One essential body language behavior every professional should master to immediately elevate their presence.

To learn more about this guest:

Information - www.martinbrooks.me

LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-brooks-94566312/ ,

Instagram, @martinbrooks1968 ,

E: martin@accoladeconsulting.co.uk

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:

• What it means to “break the fourth wall” and why audiences never recover when you do.
• How to handle unexpected distractions, mistakes, or technical issues without losing your audience’s trust.
• Why the best presenters, and performers, never let the audience see them sweat.

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