
Pocket Sized Pep Talks
Join professional speaker and five-time bestselling author Rob Jolles as he takes the mic to host Pocket-Sized Pep Talks! This dynamic show delivers concise, impactful messages designed to inform, entertain, inspire, and motivate. Through thought-provoking interviews with fascinating guests and Rob’s own unique commentary, listeners gain valuable insights for both personal and professional growth. Engaging conversations and thoughtful questions keep audiences coming back for more—because sometimes, the best advice comes in small but powerful doses.
Latest episodes

Jul 1, 2024 • 49min
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What made Victoria target AI and made her an early adopter.Why her latest book, "Move to Great! 12 Strategies for Exponential Business Growth leveraging AI," works for companies of all sizes. Victoria's, "secret sauce" to acquiring new customer. How she remains one of the few business experts that doesn't just promises tangible results, but provides a guarantee! What makes her an expert in AI for business.What makes a company an AI enabled company. Her unique formula for keynote delivery.To learn more about this guest:Website: www.moveminds.com Email: victoria@moveminds.com

Jun 26, 2024 • 6min
The Pursuit Of Imperfection
Don't confuse the noble act of trying our best with the noble act of pushing ourself to perfection. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell why perfection, and the pursuit of it, can do more harm than good.

Jun 24, 2024 • 39min
Sticking Your Neck Out And Accomplishing Your Goals!
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:When Nikki first had dreams of going to Olympic games.Her biggest hurdle on her path to the top of the podium... and it was a doozy! How her dedication to her craft has that carried over to the way she runs her business as a motivational speaker.The battle Nikki fought, much like ours, as to whether she should just give up.How Nikki deals with her own fear of failure and how she overcome this? One of the greatest lessons Nikki learned through sports and how it can be translated into the business world.The difference between what can be learned from working with a team versus working as an individual. Nikki interviewed and collected stories from a who’s who list of amazing individuals, and although she loved them all, a few of her favorite stories/lessons.To learn more about this guest:www.nikkistone.com

Jun 19, 2024 • 5min
When Is It Okay Not To Do Your Best?
Recently, I met a professional speaker who told me this: “I’ve been doing this for so long, I don’t really have to do my best to succeed.” In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll confess, although that statement bothered me at a deep level, I remained silent. I regret that I didn’t speak up. But I’m going to now!

Jun 17, 2024 • 50min
Making Stories Come Alive
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How Sam was drawn to professional speaking.Her most important lesson-learned as a professional speaker.Replacing INFObesity with INTRIGUING stories. The key to making our stories come alive.Tips on what to do if we're TALKING ON EGGSHELLS. What to say – when we don't know what to say.How to end a presentation or pitch, and Spoiler Alert: It's not, "Thank you."Sam's belief that the clock starts ticking the second we start communicating, and how we can quickly capture people's attention.To learn more about this author:www.samhorn.com

Jun 12, 2024 • 5min
Drawing People To Your Strengths
When I teach people how to sell or interview well, I am actually teaching people how to identify, and draw people to his or her key strengths. Not sure what your defined strengths are? Join the club! In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll help you identify those strengths, and explain how to get people to ask YOU about them!

Jun 10, 2024 • 45min
Your Path To A Well-Lived Life
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The thinking behind the workbook which followed up her original book, Name, Frame, and Refrain.Her use of interactive modules, prompts, and exercises designed to not just inform, but implement what has been taught.A basic overview of the Name, Claim, and Reframe model.The difference between times in life where we were “triggered” into reacting to something or simply responding., and why is it important to notice specific patterns here.Why it is more important than ever to Name, Claim and Reframe. A conversation about the “balance” between masculine and feminine energies and why that’s important in business.One common myth about Andrea's profession or field that she wished to debunk.To learn more about this guest:Website - https://www.andreadewittadvisors.com/Email - andrea@dewittadvisors.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mein-dewitt-98694068/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andreadewittcoaching/

Jun 5, 2024 • 6min
Using Your Real Voice
Would you believe that one of the biggest mistakes a presenter can make might be one of easiest things to fix? It’s a blindspot for many who don't hear it, and you can’t fix what you can’t hear. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll not only tell you what that blindspot is, I’ll give you two ways to address it!

Jun 3, 2024 • 44min
The Practice of Ethical Leadership
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The challenges of even teaching ethics because everyone assumes they are ethical. What motivated Rick to write the book? No one wakes up in the morning, yawns, and says, “I feel like being unethical today.” So why do so many in business lose their way? Many leaders have concerns about their company or organization behaving in an ethical manner but don't necessarily act. What can a leader do to ensure their organization is ethical? What are the three of the most impactful actions a leader can take? What makes someone an ethical person?How can an organization be sure they have an ethical leader in charge? Three key points you can take away from Rick's book, what would they be? To Learn More About This Guest:GUEST EMAIL rick@rickswegan.comGUEST WEBSITE: archperformance.com, ethicalbottomline.com

May 29, 2024 • 7min
The Art Of Disagreeing
At an early age, we’re taught that it’s healthy to disagree. It’s a sign of maturity, and a sign of healthy personal or corporate relationships. In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you that HOW we disagree can be the difference between a healthy relationship and a dysfunctional one.