Present with Presence: The Speaker’s “Recipe Book” Every Entrepreneur Needs

Entrepreneurs and leaders are constantly presenting—whether we call it a “presentation” or not. We’re pitching ideas, updating teams, interviewing guests, and sharing stories with our audiences. Present with Presence: Everything You Need to Plan, Prepare and Deliver with Impact in Any Situation by Isobel Rimmer is written exactly for those moments when you know you have something important to say, but you’re not quite sure how to say it with confidence and clarity.

Isobel has spent decades coaching everyone from terrified beginners to experienced executives, and she brings that depth of experience to this very accessible, very practical book. She describes it as a “recipe book” you can dip into, and that metaphor holds: instead of rigid theory, you get simple ingredients and repeatable methods you can apply to your next talk, client briefing, podcast appearance, or internal meeting. She walks you through planning and structuring a presentation in minutes, managing nerves and glossophobia, looking and feeling your best, and developing a natural presence that still feels authentically you.

For my audience at Your Partner In Success Radio, the sections on handling questions, objections, and tricky audience dynamics are pure gold. We’re often in situations where someone pushes back on an idea, asks something we didn’t anticipate, or simply seems disengaged—she offers practical tools for staying calm, grounded, and effective in those moments. She also emphasizes that these skills don’t just apply to big keynotes; the same techniques can transform everyday communication, making you clearer, more concise, and more impactful in every conversation.

I’ll be welcoming Isobel Rimmer as a guest on Your Partner In Success Radio in late March, and we’ll be talking about how to move from fear to presence, how to prepare efficiently when you’re busy, and how to show up as a more compelling, confident communicator in any situation. If presenting has ever felt terrifying—or if you simply want to raise your impact the next time you’re in front of an audience—Present with Presence deserves a spot on your desk, not your shelf.

This book can be found on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle download.