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.
Episodes
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Jan 15, 2021 • 25min
Reconnecting To Your Business
In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks you'll learn:What a 'Business Psychologist" doesCommon problems experienced by successful startupsAdvice to business owners who are seeking longterm success.Dr. Isaac Mostovicz joins us from Israel to teach us this and more!
Jan 13, 2021 • 32min
It's Your Money; Protect It!
In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks, Rob Jolles is joined by guest Patrina Dixon to discuss:• Key lessons learned about the profession of financial planning.• Some of Patrina's biggest failures, and what she learned from therm. • Common myths about financial planners and planning.• Information about Patrina's book, It's My Money™️. • Ways to access capital.
Jan 11, 2021 • 7min
The Bully In The Brain
“You’re just not good enough.”Have you ever heard those words rattling around in your brain? Perhaps a better question would be this: Has anyone not heard those words rattling around in his or her brain? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk we'll do battle with this voice by:- Discussing the power of affirmations, and fearing them, but embracing them.- Focusing on track records of success.- Recognizing that we all hear the voices... but you don't have to choose to listen!
Jan 6, 2021 • 30min
Improving Your Presentation Skills with a Splash of Improv
In this Pocket Sized Pep talk, which at a little over 30 minutes, isn't so Pocket Sized, you'll learn:How improv ties into many of the communication struggles you may be experiencing.How important it is to improve your speaking skills.General advice for those who have presentations to deliver.Two of the biggest, universal challenges most struggle with, and how to address them.A few, simple ideas to improve your virtual delivery skills.
Jan 1, 2021 • 30min
We Could ALL Use A Little Coaching
Have you ever felt "stuck" in your job, even your life? A better question would be, who hasn't! On this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, guest Terry McDougall shares some ideas that can energize your relationship with your boss - the company you work with - and even those you have personal interactions with. The topic is a big one, but we found ourselves focusing on some of the frustrations with not being appreciated at work, issues that can impact our careers, and even advice for those who may want to make coaching a career choice!
Nov 17, 2020 • 6min
Five Percent Moves
People literally thumb their noses at small, somewhat inconsequential moves that improve performance... but when we combine these moves, we can dramatically improve our performance.In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll be presented with a simple, "5% Move," which is an idea that will improve your performance by a proposed, paltry 5%. We'll pivot off that idea to other examples and if you listen carefully, you might end up convinced to becoming a collector of 5% Moves, just like me!
Nov 13, 2020 • 8min
A Path To Wisdom
In this podcast, you'll learn:The power of journaling.Approaches to maintaining your own journal.How to get the most out of your journal."Wisdom consists of three thing; success, failure, and a conscious knowledge of the lessons learned from each." It's time to build your path to wisdom!
Oct 20, 2020 • 5min
Making Your Mind Smile
A 1991 sequel to the movie Peter Pan provides a backdrop to a wonderful lesson, and technique to maintaining happiness. It's a simple, quick message that I'm quite sure you'll benefit from. Be prepare to learn how to Make Your Mind Smile...
Oct 16, 2020 • 6min
The Power of Failure
Through a recent failure of my own, I'll tell you three ways to cope with failure. The fact is, failure may be an unwelcome guest, but that doesn't mean we have to fear its presence.
Sep 15, 2020 • 7min
Warm Up Your Responses
In this podcast you'll learn how to utilize a, "Transition Sandwich." This is a technique that provides transitions into the information you provide, and out of the information you provide. When you can accomplish this, you can put some real polish to the way you communicate.
