
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

Feb 12, 2024 • 43min
Building a Resilient Spirit
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How we keep from listening to our instinct to fight harder, essentially moving back to what is a failing strategy. A definition for the word “resilience” and what makes it different than others. A fascinating conversation around our "survivor mindset, victim mindset, martyr mindset." A heartfelt story about resilience that moved Michele to write about resilience. You mentioned this new concept of “coherent sense of time”; can you talk more about how it helps to build resilience?What is meant by resilience being an embodied response.Three practices that people can follow to become more resilient.To learn more about this guest: Web: www.micheledemarco.comEmail: outreach@micheledemarco.comPsychology Today Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/soul-consoleMedium: https://michelejdemarco.medium.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelejdemarco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmicheledemarco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/micheledemarcoauthor

Feb 7, 2024 • 5min
Why We Role-Play
Over the years, I’ve conducted thousands of training programs and I’ve watched students participate in countless role-play exercises. The lion share of the preparation and stress goes into playing the role of the person utilizing the skills taught. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll let you in on a little secret behind WHY we role-play. Spoiler Alert: I believe some of the most valuable lessons take place when playing the roles that have nothing to do with the actual skills being taught. Curious? I would be!

Feb 5, 2024 • 40min
Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How did this topic found Ben. The difference between sales and marketing. Why so many of us struggle with communicating effectively.How we can we bridge the communication gap.The difference between features and benefits and how it relates to communicating with simplicity.How can we use the concept of focus to better connect with our audience.A couple tools you can immediately put to use to become simpler communicator.To learn more about this guest:Ben@benguttmann.comwww.BenGuttmann.com

Jan 31, 2024 • 5min
The Art Of Chitchat
Have you ever noticed that some people can walk into a room, and the room seems to warm up around them? They seem to be able to chat with anyone! In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you that this phenomenon has less to do with the innate skills they were born with, and more to do with techniques that anyone can learn and master.

Jan 29, 2024 • 40min
Utilizing The Power Of The Enneagram
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What the Enneagram actually is!What makes it different from other systems.Why and how it can be used to help salespeople. What truly engages, drives and motivates people. How the Enneagram can we used in business to be more effective within our teams and with our customers. What failures and mistakes led Karl to see the importance of this system.A few key lessons he learned somewhere in your journey that had the biggest impact on his career. To Learn More About This Guest:www.performandfunction.comwww.linkedin.com/in/rkarlhebenstreitKarl@PerformandFunction.comTwitter/X: rkarlh

Jan 24, 2024 • 5min
Removing The Fog Of Fear
In 1991, Albert Brooks wrote, directed and starred in a movie that was quietly one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. I embraced the message of this movie. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll share with you the simple and moving message it delivered. It might just impact how you view your time on this earth.

Jan 22, 2024 • 30min
Treating Your Customers Like Family
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Sarah's vision of customer care. What attracted her to this particular industry? What’s the most important thing Sarah learned about her industry.What's the most important thing Sarah learned about selling? The fact that Sarah believes, “there’s always a solution.” Her vision of customer care and an example or two of what it means to go the extra mile.What she wished she had known when she first started out.The bonus question: Is now a good time to buy?To learn more about this guest:WEBSITE: www.Sarahpichardo.comEMAIL: Spichardo@cmgfi.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-pichardo-b380ba244/

Jan 17, 2024 • 5min
Mind Over What Really Matters
I was mentoring a group of people, and at our last meeting, the topic of age discrimination in the workplace came up. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll let you know the response I gave, and spoiler alert: Rather than whining about it, I took a different approach. If you're struggling with something that you feel holds you back, you will want to listen to this podcast.

Jan 10, 2024 • 5min
Teaching Through Your Actions
There’s a good chance you never heard of my friend Lieutenant Bill Soper, but the world became a colder place with his sudden passing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll not just tell you about my friend, I'll tell about two valuable lessons he taught me... and I’d be honored to share them with you.

Jan 8, 2024 • 53min
Just How Bold Are YOU?
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What drove Fred to tackle his insecurities and put himself on a path of boldness. The difference between boldness and confidence. Not what, but who stops us most in life. The keys to growing your boldness. The actual neuroscience behind being bold, and a process he call his PRIDE Method. The choices we make, including the choice to be embarrassed.Mentors who assisted and inspired Fred along the way.To learn more about this guest:Email: fredjoyal@gmail.comWebsite: www.Fredjoyal.com