The Real Business of Getting Booked

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 [https://thepresentationwhisperer.com/], or Jolles.com [https://jolles.com/]. Connect with Rob on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robjolles]  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/when-every-word-matters-7192163263990693889]

From 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 [http://www.jennspingo.com/] https://www.youtube.com/c/JenniferEspinosaGoswami [https://www.youtube.com/c/JenniferEspinosaGoswami] www. [http://www.facebook.com/bweightless]linkedin.com/in/jennspingo [http://linkedin.com/in/jennspingo] Mic Drop Mindset podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593278 [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 [https://thepresentationwhisperer.com/], or Jolles.com [https://jolles.com/]. Connect with Rob on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robjolles]  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/when-every-word-matters-7192163263990693889]

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 [https://thepresentationwhisperer.com/], or Jolles.com [https://jolles.com/]. Connect with Rob on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robjolles]  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/when-every-word-matters-7192163263990693889]

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 [http://www.lindaedgecombe.com/] Email: linda@lindaedgecombe.com [linda@lindaedgecombe.com] LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-edgecombe/ [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 [https://thepresentationwhisperer.com/], or Jolles.com [https://jolles.com/]. Connect with Rob on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robjolles]  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/when-every-word-matters-7192163263990693889]

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:   rosie@wonderinyourwoman.com [rosie@wonderinyourwoman.com] Website:   www.wonderinyourwoman.com [http://www.wonderinyourwoman.com/]   Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-ortiz-wiyw [http://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-ortiz-wiyw] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderinyourwoman/ [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 [https://thepresentationwhisperer.com/], or Jolles.com [https://jolles.com/]. Connect with Rob on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robjolles]  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/when-every-word-matters-7192163263990693889]