by Rob Jolles | Feb 21, 2020 | Public Speaking
One of the hottest topics in selling, or professional speaking, is story telling. After all, when you tell a good story, you can make your key point more memorable. As a matter of fact, it’s over twenty times more memorable than just presenting facts!...
by Rob Jolles | Feb 7, 2020 | Public Speaking
I’ve preached the following words for years: When you’re having a conversation with someone, the more the other person speaks, the more trust they’ll have in you. This is also true of an audience, and the best way to accomplish this task is to ask questions of your...
by Rob Jolles | Aug 23, 2019 | Public Speaking
I’m sure you’ve heard this saying: “If you want to learn something, teach it.” Well, I’d like to add something to that saying: “If you want to learn something, teach it, and if you want to learn how to become a great teacher, teach something that’s challenging!” When...
by Rob Jolles | Jun 28, 2019 | Public Speaking
Do you know one of the kindest things that people in an audience can do for a presenter? Simply ask questions. It shows interest in the topic, an appreciation for the speaker, and often lets you know if there is any confusion within the audience....
by Rob Jolles | Jun 14, 2019 | Motivation, Public Speaking, Sales Training, Self Help
Question: Who do you think were the comedians in the greatest comedic team ever to step on a stage? To me, there is one, simple answer: Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. Do you want to debate this with me? You won’t stand a chance. Consider the following facts: These...
by Rob Jolles | Jul 27, 2018 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Public Speaking
One of the challenges of grabbing a microphone, walking to the front of a room, and speaking, is the strange paradox of confidence that is clearly on display. If you come on with too much attitude, you can be perceived as pompous. If you come on looking too unsure...