A presentation that earns applause at home can fall completely flat the moment you cross a border. The problem usually isn’t the slides; it’s the assumptions you didn’t know you were making. Author and Global Speaking Fellow, Alan Berg sits down with Rob to explore what speakers must understand when presenting internationally. Drawing from experience on stages in 14 countries and in multiple languages, Alan shares how culture, language, humor, and respect shape connection, and how small adjustments can protect your credibility and elevate your impact abroad.
In this episode, you'll learn:
In this episode of The Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:
o The first thing speakers tend to underestimate when presenting outside their home country.
o How speaking internationally differs from addressing a diverse audience in your own country.
o The conscious adjustments Alan makes before stepping onto a stage abroad.
o How presenting in multiple languages changes preparation—not just delivery.
o What can happen when a story, analogy, or joke that works at home misses the mark overseas.
o The biggest surprise Alan encountered during his first international presentation.
o How to think carefully about cultural references, idioms, and slang when preparing for global audiences.
o Why respect for local customs accelerates credibility and audience trust.
o A common mistake that can quietly damage a speaker’s international reputation.
o The single most important mindset shift to make before delivering your first presentation abroad.
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