EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 47 MIN
Career, Marriage, and Life on the Road
from The Presentation Whisperer Show · host Rob Jolles
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 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn : 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, coaching, 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
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Can you build a successful speaking career without sacrificing the people waiting for you at home? For professional speakers, trainers, and road warriors, that question never really goes away. Author and professional speaker Linda Edgecombe sits down with Rob to share what more than three decades on the speaking circuit have taught her about balancing career, marriage, parenting, and personal presence. With honesty, humor, and plenty of hard-earned wisdom, Linda explores the realities of life on the road, the hidden challenges families face, and the practical steps speakers can take to stay connected to the people who matter most.
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