

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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Jun 8, 2022 • 3min
Are You A Cadillac Or A Volvo?
Recently, a client of mine mentioned they were the, "Cadillac" of their industry. In this quick, three-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'd like to remind you that although Cadillacs are wonderful cars, words really DO matter.

Jun 6, 2022 • 39min
Understanding Introverts
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How Jennifer got interested in this subject. (Spoiler Alert: Jennifer is an extrovert, but her husband of close to 50 years is an introvert.)How to connect better at the workplace and create, "introvert-friendly workplaces."How introverts have been responding to working remotely.The unusual concept of “loudership."Some leadership tactics to harness introvert talents.How introverts and extroverts become, "Genius Opposites."How to make sure introverts are not forgotten in meetings.To learn more about this guest:www.jenniferkahnweiler.com

Jun 1, 2022 • 6min
The Secret Of Successful Speaking
Want to learn one of the biggest secrets of giving a presentation? Spoiler Alert: It doesn’t come from the body of the presentation. In this six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’ll not only tell you where it does come from, you’ll get one more “Rob and another President” story while we’re at it!

May 30, 2022 • 32min
From Shipping Clerk To CEO
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The ups and downs of Ted's meteoric rise, along with a few process moves learned learned along the way.Ted's ability to take initiative, advocating for the customer, and anticipating and acting on the need to create change. What makes underdogs succeed.The need to “Show you’re your teeth” from time to time to gain respect. How learning to sell as a leader can be used to your advantage. Why is selling important both internally and externally in a high-performance organization.How people determine what drives them.Why is trust is some important to success and how it is earned. How a “power walk” can revolutionize your work presence.How important mentors are in a successful career and life.Learn more about this guest at shippingclerktoceo.com

May 25, 2022 • 6min
Will You Be Ready When Luck Comes Your Way?
How in the world could a foul ball that sailed 50 feet over the crowd's head become the inspiration for a podcast? In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn three process behaviors to increase your chances when luck comes your way!

May 23, 2022 • 42min
Learning From Professional Snubs
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:• How Dr. Joseph personally overcame more than 1,500 educational and professional rejections and used them to attain landmark achievements. • How he took those dreaded rejections and embraced them. • How we constantly promote our achievements but rarely spend time addressing the lessons learned from our failures, let alone draw inspiration from them.• How creating a “rejection resume” will guide you in building a tailor-made, successful career. • Why your dream job may always be out of reach. • How to “bend the rules” to your favor. • How your time is your biggest competition. • The most valuable lesson that anyone can learn from their failures.To learn more about this guest:GUEST EMAIL: Elisee.Joseph10@gmail.comGUEST WEBSITE:https://www.drelijoseph.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelijosephFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EliseeJosephLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijosephTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrEliJosephClubhouse: https://clubhousedb.com/user/drelijoseph

May 18, 2022 • 4min
Reinventing Yourself Is Like Shaving Your Head!
Have you ever woken up one day and said, “I feel like reinventing my business?” That I did thirty years ago and I learned a lot. But years later I feel like I learned a lot more about the subject when I reinvented my own head. Curious? In this quick, five minute Pocket Sized Pep these questions and more will be answered!

May 16, 2022 • 35min
It's All About Choices
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Some of the initial choices Ron James made that led him to prison as a 25-year repeat offender.His choice to create a different life - one that led to a writing a book that helped him to analyze his life.His foundation that allows him to give back to others and work with tens of thousands of others.His dreams of the future, one that is dedicated to helping others with the choices they make.To learn more about this guest:GUEST EMAIL ronljameschoices@gmail.comWEBSITE: www.ronljames.com

May 11, 2022 • 5min
Managing The Difficult Boss
A young mentee recently asked me if I had any tips on how to manage his new, rather difficult boss. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll not only learn three techniques to help you survive, if not thrive, under a challenging boss.

May 9, 2022 • 38min
Avoiding The Interviewing Red Flags
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The importance of an overlooked issue that is taken quite seriously by those you interview with: Being on time. The delicate dance between soft skills, and hard skills.A coupe of rather startling, "red flags" job candidates unknowingly display. What an employer can immediately ascertain from the initial handshake.How to read a candidate's body posture;What to determine from a candidate's choice of interview attire;How to tell if a single blunder is excusable or a sign of more trouble to come.To learn more about this guest:GUEST EMAILVickyoliver212@hotmail.comGUEST PHONE: Vicky Oliver : 212) 755-1131.WEBSITE: www.vickyoliver.comTwitter ID:https://twitter.com/vickyoliverFACEBOOK:vickyoliver@facebook.com