

Pocket Sized Pep Talks
Rob Jolles
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.
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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

Jan 3, 2024 • 5min
The Three Levels Of Greed
When delivering corporate presentations it’s fairly well known that sometime, somewhere early in the presentation every speaker must address what’s in it for the audience. The problem is different audience members are motivated by different issues. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll go over a formula for success that will address not just some, but ALL you speak in front of!

Jan 1, 2024 • 30min
How To Sell Unexpected Solutions
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How this book found its author.The case that needed to be made regarding sustainability and profitability. Yes you CAN be more profitable while focusing on sustainability!How this author sold this concept to the publishing industry.How to sell this and other tough ideas with challenging objections.Information about her co-author, Paul AnastasTo learn more:Twitter: https://twitter.com/urvi_bhatnagar?lang=enEmail: Urvashi.bhatnagar@aya.yale.eduLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urvi_bhatnagar/?hl=en

Dec 27, 2023 • 5min
What Would You Attempt To Do If...
There’s nothing like getting on a roll and enjoying the temporary invincibility success can bring. Wouldn’t you like to bottle that up and somehow tap into it when things aren’t going as well? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll go over a solution, because I believe there is a mindset that can do just that!

Dec 25, 2023 • 42min
The Leadership Revolution
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Why leaders need to be more nimble and open to respond to environments where the rules are constantly changing. Why a "Leadership Revolution" is needed. What is so different now that we need new ways to develop leaders? Pros and cons of Skill Based development. The wave of AI, and it's issues with developing leaders.Two big lessons Lori has learned over 30 years of coaching. To learn more:GUEST PHONE 949-874-9091GUEST EMAIL lori@soundingboardinc.comGUEST WEBSITE:SoundingBoardInc.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimazan/

Dec 20, 2023 • 5min
The Scourge Of Productivity
How in the world did we all survive without email? After all, email is easy to use, and comfortable. It’s also one of the biggest killers of time and productivity in the office today. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks, I'll go over some ways to keep those emails from shifting your focus and derailing you.

Dec 18, 2023 • 41min
Own Your Value
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How her book, Own Your Value found her!Her views on why people struggle with the word sales, and the profession as a whole.How Jackie responds to the idea that her book is a, "mental broom to clear the clutter from your mind." Tips on how to clear your minds.How Jackie got started.What helps her to keep changing.When you know it is time to change.What one of her secrets is to change.Ways to own your value.One final thought, idea, or action, she would like you to walk away with.To learn more about this guest:Jackie@jackielyles.comPhone: 832-563-8511Websites: www.jackielyles.comwww.businesschampionsales.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jackielyles/Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jackie_lyles_how_to_be_open_to_change

Dec 13, 2023 • 6min
A Rate Book And A Pad Of Paper
We all know that changes in life are inevitable. But change is not always perfect, and sometimes there are important things lost when we make a change. In this Pocket sized pep talk, I’ll tell you about something we did lose as a result of change, and most importantly, lessons we can all learn from it.


