by Rob Jolles | Dec 4, 2020 | Public Speaking, Sales Training
Many years ago, I remember watching an old Woody Allen move called “Annie Hall.” It wasn’t my favorite movie, but there was one particular scene I really connected with. Woody Allen was on a first date with Diane Keaton, and he was nervous about the first kiss that...
by Rob Jolles | Nov 20, 2020 | Motivation, Public Speaking
Now, more than ever, it’s important to not just speak, but speak well, and that often means incorporating an element of entertainment. After all, when our communications are not face-to-face, it’s a whole lot more difficult to hold the attention of those we are...
by Rob Jolles | Aug 14, 2020 | Motivation, 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 | Jul 3, 2020 | 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...
by Rob Jolles | May 22, 2020 | Public Speaking
As we continue to find our way through the world of virtual delivery, one thing remains consistent: Adults do not like sitting for long periods of time… period! Exactly how long adults can sit for in a training situation is constantly being debated, but it’s safe to...
by Rob Jolles | Apr 17, 2020 | Public Speaking
A few years ago, I was working on some branding ideas and training materials for a client when something caught my eye. Although I’m usually focused and dialed in during meetings, I couldn’t get past the odd distraction that kept pulling me away from our...
