by Rob Jolles | Jul 18, 2025 | Public Speaking
When you speak professionally, you want to make sure your audience is fully on board. Speakers like me will obsess on making sure the audience knows what’s in it for them, where they’re going, how they’re getting there, and what’s expected along the way. Speakers...
by Rob Jolles | Jul 4, 2025 | Public Speaking
In any type of presentation, there is an overall goal involving what is being taught. For the sake of this Blarticle®, let’s refer to this as “the big picture.” In one sentence, this is a clear explanation of what it is you’ll be talking about and what you really want...
by Rob Jolles | Apr 25, 2025 | Motivation, Public Speaking, Self Help
Have you ever had that sneaky feeling that you’re not as competent or capable as people think you are? You’re afraid that, sooner or later, you’ll be “found out.” That’s called the “Imposter Syndrome,” and the fact that nobody wants to even hear these two words, let...
by Rob Jolles | Apr 11, 2025 | Motivation, Public Speaking
Born in Oklahoma, and the son of a policeman, Paul Aurandt started making radios while attending high school. His teacher was very impressed with his voice, and helped him get a job at a local radio station. It wasn’t long before he was reading commercials, and...
by Rob Jolles | Mar 28, 2025 | Motivation, Public Speaking
I’ve got a new hero; he’s Steve Martin. I didn’t just discover him; I’ve been a fan of his for almost 50 years. I even saw him perform at Cole Field House at the University of Maryland in 1978. But more about that later. I’ve always thought those who write their...
by Rob Jolles | Feb 14, 2025 | Public Speaking, Sales Training
Am I the only one who has noticed that we all seem preoccupied with proving how smart we are? So much time seems to be devoted in laying out our expertise and credentials. Of course, it is important for a client or audience to have a basic understanding of who we...
