EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 9 MIN
How To Handle A Sniper
from The Presentation Whisperer Show · host Rob Jolles
In this Whisper Shot, you’ll learn: • Why responding emotionally to a hostile comment can cost you the audience • The professional rule of thumb when inappropriate comments first surface • How to use the “relay” technique to let the audience respond for you • Why the audience is often more on your side than you think • When it’s time to escalate, and how to do it without damaging your authority • The importance of proactive preparation before you ever step in the room • How to maintain dignity while still managing disruption • Why public speaking isn’t stand-up comedy, and shouldn’t be treated that way • The mindset shift that reduces anxiety about being “sniped” • How to protect your credibility while keeping your presentation on track 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
What this episode covers
One hostile comment can rattle an entire room, and suddenly the presentation you prepared so carefully feels like it’s slipping through your fingers. The fear isn’t forgetting your material; it’s being publicly challenged and not knowing what to do next. In this quick, nine-minute Whisper Shot, I’ll walk you through how to handle a disruptive “sniper” without losing your composure, your credibility, or the room, and what to do if the problem refuses to go away.
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