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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 45 MIN

Confidence, Presence, and First Impressions That Stick

from The Presentation Whisperer Show · host Rob Jolles

In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn: o What audiences are silently deciding about you in the first few moments before you even begin speaking o What “presence” really looks like in a real-world presentation setting and how to develop it o The three key questions every audience is asking, and why they matter so much o What separates leaders who command a room from those who struggle to connect o Where presence and preparation intersect, and where they can sometimes clash o The first adjustment you can make to quickly increase your impact as a speaker o Common habits and behaviors that quietly undermine a speaker’s presence o How confidence shows up differently across executives, entrepreneurs, and frontline professionals o The role speaking and presence play in becoming “as successful as you dare” o The one mindset shift that can immediately improve how you show up and connect with an audience To learn more about this guest: Website https://www.communicatingconfidence.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM6i8VueIyDPrWQiPzJCVA/featured -   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybagnato Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tony_bagnato/ Email - [email protected] 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, or Jolles.com.Connect with Rob on LinkedIn  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters

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Your impact begins before you say a word, and most audiences have already made up their mind about you within seconds. What you do in those opening moments can either build trust and credibility… or quietly work against you. Former executive at RBC, Tony Bagnato sits down with Rob to explore how presence and confidence shape the way audiences experience you long before your content even begins. Drawing from years in high-stakes leadership roles, Tony breaks down what it takes to command a room, connect with intention, and elevate the way you show up as a speaker.

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