
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

Mar 20, 2023 • 38min
Promotions Are So Yesterday!
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Other things that motivate people other than promotions, moves, and title changes!The risks and challenges associated with defining careers and career development exclusively by promotions & positions.Some alternate ways to think about careers and career development.Alternatives to promotions. Management training's contribution... or lack thereof... to this issue. How Julie came up with this model. A wonderful questions, from over 100 Julie writes about that really sparks reflection and productive dialogue. How employees can grow beyond climbing the corporate ladder.Mentors that played a part in Julies journey.For more information about this author:Website: JulieWinkleGiulioni.comEmail: julie@juliewinklegiulioni.comPrimary Phone: 818-219-7988• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JulieWinkleGiulioni.Author/• LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/julie-winkle-giulioni/7/713/4a7• Twitter https://twitter.com/Julie_WG• YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPG2YOq_4GTPUUrM1n4Q1w

Mar 15, 2023 • 5min
It's All In The Timing
Recently, I witnessed a classic mistake made by presenters... and it was made by a professional speaker. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll not only tell you what it was, and how it diminished his performance, I’ll also tell you how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you!

Mar 13, 2023 • 35min
Five Myths Of Being An Entrepreneur
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:• Myth #1 Being your own boss sets you free. • Myth #2. Defining your Core Values and putting them on your website drives culture.• Myth #3 Retaining "wrong people" in the job is better having no one at all- especially with a super challenging labor market.• Myth #4 Accountability: Can leaders and managers MAKE people accountable.• Myth #5 Can't have measurement in a high-trust environment? To learn more about this guest: beth@compellications.com

Mar 8, 2023 • 6min
The Perfect Combination
What does a comedy team – the greatest comedy team ever – have to do with the way you present information? The answer is everything, and in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you who they are, why you should care, and even a secret connection I have with these amazing two men!

Mar 6, 2023 • 35min
Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What clicked, and made her first book, Love’em or Lose’em become a massive success currently being published in 6 editions!The value that internal mobility programs bring to organizations. Why companies should want to invest in mobility programs. Some keys to employee recognition.Some practical ideas that companies can do to support and inspire employee growth. With bad bosses being the number one reason that people quit their jobs, what actually is a bad boss and how bad bosses improve? Where managers most commonly "blow it" around retention.What part smart hiring plays in employee engagement & retention.Some key mentors that helped Bev along the way.To hear more about this guest:www.bevkaye.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bevkaye/https://twitter.com/BeverlyLKaye

Mar 1, 2023 • 6min
The Art of the Giveaway
Figuring out an intelligent giveaway when you’re a presenter is not as easy as you might think. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk listen in, because I’m quite confident, I can tell you how to get this little potentially important move just right!

Feb 27, 2023 • 40min
Communicating With Courage
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Why her book, Communicating with Courage was so important for her to write, and a brief look at her writing process.Michelle's take on imposter syndrome, and how to cope with it.A brief look at the four challenges that surround a lack of confidence; hiding, defining, rationalizing, and settling. Some hidden challenges that are the most difficult for Michelle's coaching clients to overcome.Her advice to those who are afraid of speaking in front of an audience. Her advise for people to start the journey toward enjoyable public speaking.Mentors that had an impact on Michelle's journey.For more information on this guest:https://gladieuxconsulting.com

Feb 22, 2023 • 4min
The Great Equalizers; My Secret To Success
What if I could provide you with two special words? These two words are so powerful that they can help you in almost any professional interaction you might find yourself in. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks, and I’ll tell you what these two words are! You WANT to listen to this one!

Feb 20, 2023 • 43min
Learning From Winning And Losing In Sales
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Not just learning from winning and losing, but the value of doing just that!Why so few enterprise sales reps make their quota in their first year.Thoughts about growing your sales pipeline and why doing so is so crucial. How can companies increase their customer retention.What questions a new sales rep should ask their customers to start the flywheel of the reference selling model.Mentors of Kurt's, and the lessons he learned from them.Lesson Kurt would teach a younger self about selling!For more information on this guest:www.kurtgreening.com

Feb 15, 2023 • 6min
The Most Forgotten Step In Closing
About twenty-two years ago, I gave a keynote to over a thousand hostage negotiators. I taught them some critical steps that only a salesperson could teach them. But in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll tell you what these hostage negotiators taught me about closing!