Rob Biesenbach
CVP

Rob Biesenbach

IL, US

Transforming leaders into more powerful, persuasive, authoritative communicators. Keynotes. Workshops. Coaching.

certified virtual presenter
Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results


Looking to close more sales, fuel growth, inspire and align your people, drive performance, build influence? You won’t get there with dull data dumps, muddled messaging and cold, hard logic.


Rob Biesenbach offers a practical path to persuasion that will help your leaders overcome the clumsy communication practices that cause customers, employees and other critical audiences to tune out and turn off.


That means ditching the Death by PowerPoint, weaving a compelling narrative and communicating like actual humans should.


Combining years of communication expertise with a Second City background, Rob delivers programs that are as engaging as they are substantive. Fun without fluff. No silly games or trust falls — we promise!


Speaker and Workshop Leader


As an in-demand keynote speaker and workshop leader, Rob delivers programs on storytelling, presentation and communication skills to help leaders become more persuasive, confident communicators. Clients have included AARP, Allstate, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, the Kellogg School of Management, and Lockheed Martin. 




Presentation and Storytelling Coach


Rob works one-on-one with with leaders improve their presentation, storytelling and communication skills. That work includes defining their platform and messages, telling their story or that of their organization, developing content and improving delivery technique.


They come away with greater comfort, confidence, and credibility anytime they're in the spotlight.


Author





Rob is also the author of three fun, practical books that apply the best lessons from the world of show business to help people succeed in their business.




Actor


Finally, Rob is a Second City trained actor who brings a performer's sensibility to keynotes and training so audiences are not just informed but entertained. He's appeared in nearly 200 stage and commercial productions, including major campaigns for BMO Harris, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Scottrade and Walgreens.




Experienced Communications Pro


Before all that he was: a vice president at Ogilvy PR Worldwide, where he co-founded the global employee communications practice; press secretary to a state attorney general; and a nonprofit and association executive in Washington, DC.


Rob 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results


Looking to close more sales, fuel growth, inspire and align your people, drive performance, build influence? You won’t get there with dull data dumps, muddled messaging and cold, hard logic.


Rob Biesenbach offers a practical path to persuasion that will help your leaders overcome the clumsy communication practices that cause customers, employees and other critical audiences to tune out and turn off.


That means ditching the Death by PowerPoint, weaving a compelling narrative and communicating like actual humans should.


Combining years of communication expertise with a Second City background, Rob delivers programs that are as engaging as they are substantive. Fun without fluff. No silly games or trust falls — we promise!


Speaker and Workshop Leader


As an in-demand keynote speaker and workshop leader, Rob delivers programs on storytelling, presentation and communication skills to help leaders become more persuasive, confident communicators. Clients have included AARP, Allstate, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, the Kellogg School of Management, and Lockheed Martin. 




Presentation and Storytelling Coach


Rob works one-on-one with with leaders improve their presentation, storytelling and communication skills. That work includes defining their platform and messages, telling their story or that of their organization, developing content and improving delivery technique.


They come away with greater comfort, confidence, and credibility anytime they're in the spotlight.


Author





Rob is also the author of three fun, practical books that apply the best lessons from the world of show business to help people succeed in their business.




Actor


Finally, Rob is a Second City trained actor who brings a performer's sensibility to keynotes and training so audiences are not just informed but entertained. He's appeared in nearly 200 stage and commercial productions, including major campaigns for BMO Harris, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Scottrade and Walgreens.




Experienced Communications Pro


Before all that he was: a vice president at Ogilvy PR Worldwide, where he co-founded the global employee communications practice; press secretary to a state attorney general; and a nonprofit and association executive in Washington, DC.


Rob 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results

Study after study confirms that storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to break down walls with an audience, build trust and influence them to act in our favor.


But what exactly goes into a good story? And how do you find, shape and tell powerful stories that will win hearts and change minds?


This engaging, information-packed session unlocks the essential secrets of storytelling to help your people become more powerful, persuasive...

Persuasion / InfluencingAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Connect & Compel: Become a More Powerful, Persuasive Presenter

Presenters today face a host of challenges, from distracted audiences to Zoom fatigue to the sky-high expectations of the TED Talk era.


This program arms your team with the latest tools and techniques to overcome the presentation hurdles they face, whether it’s listless delivery, lackluster content or mundane visuals. Participants come away with dozens of indispensable tips that will help them modernize their methods and:


  • Create more...
Presentation SkillsAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificHumorous / Funny

Connect & Compel: Become a More Powerful, Persuasive Communicator

Few things are more important than the ability to communicate our ideas and priorities in a way that is clear, compelling and audience-focused.


But in the daily whirlwind of back-to-back meetings and calls, it can be hard to plan our everyday communication in a thoughtful, strategic way that inspires confidence and gets results.


Participants come away from this program with a step-by-step roadmap for successfully navigating every important...

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeHumorous / FunnyCommunication
Rob 's Virtual Presenter Certificate