

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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Sep 21, 2022 • 6min
Cufflinks and Problem Solving
A forgotten pair of cufflinks provides a nice reminder of five simple steps in problem solving. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn a quick way for you to improve your ability to problem solve... and create your own cufflinks!

Sep 19, 2022 • 53min
The Curious Connection Between Forensic Science And Selling
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:• A handful of persuasive techniques for reducing resistance and increasing commitments. • How to create trust while reducing resistance. • The value of avoiding the word YOU in a conversation and that word's relationship to self image. • How to successfully leverage seven stages of potentially contentious conversations. • The Disciplined Listening Method: How a Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation.• How to set up conversations for success, before they even start. To learn more about this guest:Email: mreddington@inquasive.com

Sep 14, 2022 • 5min
Determining The Real Decision Maker
Want to find out who is responsible for making purchase decisions? It's a delicate dance, because you can’t ignore the person you’re speaking to, but you want to speak to the decision maker. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn a simple question you can ask that will not damage the ego of the person you are speaking to... and get at the right answer!

Sep 12, 2022 • 39min
Achieving Both Authenticity and Sincerity
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:- The differences between authenticity and sincerity.- The similarities between the authenticity and sincerity.- Step you can take to become more sincere.- Ways to help others who struggle with convincing others of his or her authenticity.

Sep 7, 2022 • 6min
The Challenge of Measuring Training Success
When I hear a client ask me how to measure the success of a training program, it’s music to my ears. The problem is usually the NEXT question that's asked, and in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you what it is, and how to address it...

Sep 5, 2022 • 46min
Redefining Success
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks, you'll learn:• Ways to stop focusing on the traditional measurements of success like promotions, prestige and status, and turn our attention to a path of personal discovery. • Various problems with climbing the traditional corporate ladder. • The concept behind Ladderburning. What is it, and how he came up with this concept?• How the great resignation affects Ladderburning.• Common myths and offers practical steps to enhance job skills and relationships that put you on the road to becoming a Ladderburner. • A key mentors that helped Dr. Patterson along the way.Learn more about Dr. Patterson and his work at:GUEST PHONE 401-965-8347GUEST EMAIL trouble@ladderburners.comGUEST WEBSITE: www.ladderburners.comfacebook.com/ladderburners https://www.linkedin.com/in/almopatterson/ Instagram.com/ladderburners Twitter: @AlmoPatterson

Aug 31, 2022 • 5min
Keeping It All In Balance
As a licensed live auctioneer, occasionally groups bid on items that I am asked to attend. Recently, I was part of a wine tasting trip that did just that. Who knew a simple trip like this, with a group of people I had never met, would provide a nice reminder about the importance of balance. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn the importance of balance...

Aug 29, 2022 • 38min
The James Bond of Resiliency
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How Simon rebounded from a company that went from earning 150 million dollars... to zero.How to deal with a business that are failing.His process for being, "a student of happiness."Two of the most powerful lessons Simon has learned about selling.A fascinating look at luck, and its role in success.

Aug 24, 2022 • 5min
Sometimes You Need To Ruin Your Own Story
When is the telling of a story hazardous to another person’s health? The answer is when it creates unnecessary drama in another person’s mind. Confused? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you’ll understand just what I’m talking about!

Aug 22, 2022 • 31min
You're NEVER Too Old!
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:After raising three sons, working for her degree, being certified as a hypnotherapist, being a life coach, and giving her Ted Talk a the age of 87... and what put her on this path!What we all can do to be healthier, have better relationships, and be better at work.What you can do to handle stress.Use Eileen's “I AM Process” to eliminate negatives in your life.A couple of things Eileen would do differently if you could go back about 70 years! A few mentors that helped Eileen out along the way.