Jonathan Pease

Jonathan Pease, widely known as JP, is a distinguished creative and communications expert with more than 25 years of experience in the marketing and media sectors. His professional journey has seen him secure over $55 million in competitive pitches and investment presentations, becoming a highly respected name in the world of communication and pitching.
JP is the CEO and founder of the ‘Winning the Room’ executive coaching program, a personalised coaching experience that empowers individuals to conquer their fear of public speaking and pitching, ultimately transforming them into confident and captivating presenters.
In 2023, JP authored his first book, ‘Winning the Room,’ which reveals how he overcame a debilitating childhood speech disorder to become one of the world’s leading public speaking coaches. The book offers expert guidance that teaches the skills and inspires the confidence needed for readers to overcome stage fright and transform them into influential and affable communicators.
Along with his corporate career, JP starred on Foxtel’s smash hit TV series Australia’s Next Top Model as the Style Director and Judge for five years.

Latest from Jonathan Pease

The psychology of persuasion: Why people say yes in sales

By Jonathan Pease | 25 September 2024

  Sales isn’t just about having a great product or service. It’s about getting someone to say that magical little word “yes.” Jonathan Pease explains while you could bombard people with endless features and hope they’ll fold under the pressure, the real game is all in psychology. If you understand why people say yes, you’ll…

Why fun matters in sales and how you can create some

By Jonathan Pease | 26 July 2024

The art of selling often gets lost in the shuffle of metrics and targets. However, selling can be a fun experience for both the seller and the customer. Imagine a world where customers leave with smiles, eager to return and buy over and over. Business growth strategist and sales expert Jonathan Pease shares some tips…

Pitch imperfect: Embracing the power of mistakes

By Jonathan Pease | 24 June 2024

  When it comes to pitching or presenting in front of an audience, even the most meticulously planned presentations can veer off course. This unpredictability often triggers nerves and shakes our confidence. However, what if I told you that mistakes could be incredibly powerful? asks Jonathan Pease, small business coach and strategist. Making a mistake…

How to harness the power of non verbal communication in high stakes presentations

By Jonathan Pease | 9 May 2024

  When we think of pitching, we often focus on crafting the perfect story, designing the right slideware, rehearsing our script, and fine-tuning our follow-ups. However, an entire dimension of communication—non-verbal cues—operates beneath the surface and is too often forgotten. Jonathan Pease explains how you can harness these nonverbal cues for pitching success. Not only…

How to sell anything to anyone!

By Jonathan Pease | 21 April 2024

“They could sell ice to an Eskimo” is a phrase most of us have heard at some point or another. In the world of sales targets, however, it takes on a whole new meaning. The idea that you could sell anything to anyone is the pinnacle of success, and today I’m going to teach you…

Why getting a no is as important as getting a yes in sales

By Jonathan Pease | 6 March 2024

  Despite its reputation of being cutthroat and biding by a winner-takes-all mentality, the corporate world is, in fact, awfully nice. So much so that it’s often hard to get people to tell you what they really think about your work, your idea, or your product. Jonathan Pease (JP), author of Winning the Room explain…

Five ways to avoid the hard sell (and still make the sale)

By Jonathan Pease | 4 February 2024

  Whether it’s in a boardroom or on an unsolicited cold call, we all know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of a pushy sales pitch. While this ‘hard sell’ tactic has its time and place, it runs the risk of pushing your customers away – regardless of how great your product…