Public speaking skills for unforgettable storytelling.

Our highly practical methodology for public speaking has been road-tested in high-stakes rooms for over two decades.

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“Easy for you to say… you seem to be enjoying this torture"

“Wobbly knees, wet hands, all the feels”

“I’m talking so fast I can’t keep up with myself”

“Can the audience tell that I’m shaking?"

“I would rather eat dirt than get on that stage”

“Hearing my voice on the radio makes me want to stop speaking all together”

“Easy for you to say… you seem to be enjoying this torture"

“Wobbly knees, wet hands, all the feels”

“I’m talking so fast I can’t keep up with myself”

“Can the audience tell that I’m shaking"

“I would rather eat dirt than get on that stage”

“Hearing my voice on the radio makes me want to stop speaking all together”

“Easy for you to say… you seem to be enjoying this torture"

“Wobbly knees, wet hands, all the feels”

“I’m talking so fast I can’t keep up with myself”

“Can the audience tell that I’m shaking"

“I would rather eat dirt than get on that stage”

“Hearing my voice on the radio makes me want to stop speaking all together”

Rare as hen's teeth.

Getting decision-makers in a room is difficult and often takes months to organise. Gatekeepers can be tricky, people are usually busy, and let’s face it, most people don’t think they want what you’re 'selling'.

So, when you do finally get the right people in the right room, don’t waste a second!
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Winning the Room exists to help you truly connect with your audience in an unforgettable way.

Pitching is a core part of what we do at UBS and we're always looking for new ways to increase our edge over the competition. Jonathan's unique approach is highly insightful, original and practical, delivered in a way that is instantly applicable. His take on storytelling continues to shape how we pitch on a daily basis. We've done lots of training courses over the years but JP and Winning the Room remain a real stand out.

Guy Fowler OAM

Former Chairman, UBS Australia

When you start playing professional sport, we don’t often think about public speaking and what it entails. All I could think of when I read this book was: Not only will this book help me, but it would be of great benefit to my young adult children, too.

Pat Rafter

Former world No. 1 tennis player,

Over many years I have marvelled at JP’s ability to consistently Win the Room, so I am excited that he has finally decided to share his secrets with us! As someone who works with world-leading artists, I know the importance of engaging, entertaining, and energising an audience.

Dan Rosen

President, Australasia, Warner Music Group

What a clever guy! This is the 3rd time Jonathan has hosted our annual AHL conference. He really owns the room from the start and his large-scale workshop techniques are amazing. This year he conducted a giant brainstorm session with our entire company of 250 people at once! I’ve been to a lot of conferences over the years and I’ve never seen anything quite like it before. It was a big task but amazingly JP was able to lead the group and spend individual time with almost everyone. What I found most impressive was JP’s ability to bring our creative ideas back to tangible commercial outcomes. Really impressive stuff.

As the guy who managed the numbers, I saw firsthand how the investment we put into Winning The Room paid off quickly. But we weren't just rewarded with the measurable outcomes such as winning business, but the intangible ones too; with a real confidence lift and buzz in the team members who weren't often asked to present in their day-to-day roles. JP created a new baseline across the agency for what it means to present and sell ideas.

Jonathan is an exceptional talent. His clarity of thought and ability to decipher and translate the essence of our company’s story into a compelling and impactful presentation is world class. Working with Jonathan we were able to present our company in a way that elevated our message above the noise and secure a multi-million dollar investment round in an exceptionally difficult investment market. I have no hesitation in recommending Jonathan and the Winning The Room team if you seek to have impact with your most important stakeholders.

When approaching my first pay rise, JP mentored me through the negotiation and helped me develop a business case (my first ever). I was able to go into that negotiation feeling confident and capable, rather than an imposter and undeserving which is the experience of many women of colour. And it worked - I snagged a 25% pay rise in one hit. It’s a framework I’ve passed on to other women, and I still use personally when negotiating. Working with JP taught me the power of active allyship and advocacy. The experience left a lasting impact on my career.

I was applying for a new role and as part of that process I had to respond to a brief. This included pitching creative ideas and demonstrating the strategy behind them. JP worked with me by applying his Winning the Room framework directly to my content. He also talked me through builds on how to improve what I already had. With his feedback under my belt, I went into the meeting feeling really confident, and I’m pleased to say, I got the job! Not only does JP provide top quality consulting and mentorship, he genuinely cares and wants everyone to succeed – which makes all the difference. I can’t recommend him and his method highly enough.

Our International Equities business operates in an incredibly competitive environment. When we speak to audiences, we need to immediately win their trust, and ultimately win their investment. From the first time JP told me to ‘just do ‘you’’, I’ve learnt to appreciate his unique insights into storytelling that help make our presentations memorable, authentic and successful, often resonating with our clients for years after. What's more, they have also become enjoyable to deliver!

JP worked with the Executive team at Bendigo and Adelaide bank to deliver a bespoke Winning the Room program. The session was practical, engaging and provided tips and strategies that we could adopt immediately. The one-on-one sessions were valuable to offer in the moment feedback relevant for the material we were preparing. His unique approach was refreshing and adaptable across various audiences and channels of delivery

The bar is set high for external training. Expectations of the department are that it has to be ‘worth the time’ out of their day given the intensity of client service responsibilities at Australia’s leading agency. JP exceeded our expectations completely. His lived experience through his own advertising career enriched the session with real examples and practical takeaways. His sharp EQ quickly could identify who was lacking confidence and provided gentle encouragement. Since our session, I’ve seen a growth in capability and application of the learnings. The training appealed to all levels of experience and also provided a valued forum to share and grow together.

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Grow your confidence

Grab and hold attention

Structure
memorable stories

Communicate with authenticity

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Let’s Start Right Now.

Rehearsing to an audience is how good presentations get great! This is your chance to receive insightful feedback from the Winning The Room team on your pitch, keynote speech, work presentation, marriage proposal, eulogy, whatever... All you need to do is click Present Now and present to your forward facing camera. We’ll watch your pitch and then come back to you with feedback on structure, content and delivery. We endeavour to respond within 24 hours but sometimes time zones throw us out a bit.

Let’s win together.

Along with our full day format, we design bespoke half day workshops and 90-minute intensive sessions.

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Winning the Room

Our signature program is designed to drive higher performance across a wide variety of presentation styles. We also offer storytelling training, live pitch consulting, and one-on-one coaching for select executives.

Winning the Keynote

Designed for public speakers who need to influence larger audiences. Includes building instant rapport, managing audience interaction effectively, and using nerves to your advantage.

Winning the Pitch

Designed for high-performance sales teams who need to build chemistry and trust with their prospects. Includes structuring the pitch, building credibility, and the best ways to ‘ask for the money’.

Winning the Story

Designed for facilitators who need to bring to life their ideas and drive emotional outcomes. Includes mastering the ‘Windy Road’ method, building powerful narrative arcs, and ‘landing the moral’.

Winning the Virtual Room

Designed for teams who need to increase energy and connection through a camera. Includes using grid view to encourage interaction, engagement through the camera, and ‘reading the virtual room’ effectively.

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Get nervous before your presentations? Find yourself rambling or resorting to reading your notes? Wish you could get more people to say yes to your ideas?
Shock horror... JP has written a book for you!
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“Raw, funny, and hugely practical.” - Adam Spencer,
comedian, media personality, and prolific author
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“I wish I had this book on my bedside much earlier in my career.” - Jun Bei Liu, portfolio manager, Tribeca
Investment Partners

“All I could think of when I read this book was: Not only will this book help me, but it would be of great benefit to my young adult children, too.” - Pat Rafter, former world No. 1 tennis player

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Public speaking skills for unforgettable storytelling.

Our highly practical methodology for public speaking has been road-tested in high-stakes rooms for over two decades.

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Rare as hen's teeth.

Work directly with coach Jonathan.

Let’s Start Right Now.

Let’s win together.

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Public speaking skills for unforgettable storytelling.

Our highly practical methodology for public speaking has been road-tested in high-stakes rooms for over two decades.

As featured in

Rare as hen's teeth.

Work directly with coach Jonathan.

Let’s Start Right Now.

Let’s win together.

Read all about it.

Download six public speaking techniques from our signature Winning the Room workshop.

Contact Us