Oliver Nshom

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Chief Executive Officer at TOLKZ

Wayzata, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Oliver Nshom is a thought leader in public speaking and innovation, having founded The Public Speaking University and TOLKZ. An award-winning international speaker and author of 15 books, he has coached over 23, 000 speakers across 10+ countries. People often describe him as passionate, charismatic, and authentic.

Outside of his professional speaking career, Oliver is passionate about aviation and is currently a pilot in training. He channels his experiences and insights into his writing and social media, often discussing themes of personal growth, resilience, and the importance of empathetic leadership.

From a humble village in Cameroon, he declared his dream of becoming a global speaker at age 17, a goal he has since achieved.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Global Public Speaking
As an award-winning international speaker who has worked in over 10 countries, he is an expert in helping others find and use their voice on global stages.
Thought Leadership
He positions himself as a thought leader, authoring 15 books and sharing insights on how professionals can gain visibility and overcome obscurity.
Empathetic Leadership
His writing emphasizes leading with care, listening, and staying calm under pressure, believing these are the qualities people truly remember in a leader.

Media Appearances

Oliver has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Chief Executive Officer at TOLKZ
1-2025
Visiting Lecturer at Baptist Higher Institute of Professional Studies (BHIPS)
11-2024
Content Engagement Strategies at National Speakers Association-Minnesota Chapter (NSA-MN)
8-2024
Founder & President at The Public Speaking University
11-2023
VSAI Africa Ambassador at Virtual Speakers Association (International)

Education

Oliver has no verified education history

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Exp : 6 Location : Wayzata, Minnesota, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at TOLKZ
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Insights For Selling To Oliver

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Oliver is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Oliver

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Oliver move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Oliver take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Oliver

Personality Compatibility


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