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 14, 2020 • 7min
Uncertainty? Grab Your Toolbox
Rather than wring our hands, and retreat in worry, we can battle uncertainty with meaningful tasks. These tasks can take on all shapes and sizes, but to be sure, they become critical in helping us to cope with doubt. A story from my father, Lee Jolles, provides a wonderful backdrop to a simple solution to uncertain times.
Sep 8, 2020 • 22min
Helping Others To Reach Their Full Potential
Jahmaal Marshall opens up about working with people of all ages and backgrounds, to help each to realize what's possible. We talk about things like:The difference between understanding and being understood.Rituals within conversations with others who have a different viewpoint.Conflict resolution.Empathic listening.The importance of emotional intelligence.Lessons learned that had the biggest impact on his life.Prepare to learn and be inspired!
Sep 4, 2020 • 8min
Want to Fix the Sales Word? Look in the Mirror
Yes, there are problems within the selling profession, and I fully realize there are some bad salespeople in this world. Of course, there are also some bad doctors, bad engineers, bad accountants, bad architects and the list goes on and on. In this podcast we'll talk about the real culprit here, and a forgotten need that so many forget. No, it isn't price - it's value!
Sep 2, 2020 • 6min
The Perfect Underdog
Of all pieces on the chessboard, the pawn holds the most interest to me. The Urban Dictionary is no fan of the poor pawn associating anyone who is compared to this chess piece with being a fool. Clearly no one in his or her right mind would ever want to be called a pawn… or would you? There are two, key lessons you can take from this chess piece that will pay dividends with you, and we'll hit them both in less than six minutes!
Aug 13, 2020 • 6min
The Magic of Rituals
In this episode, you'll learn:Why rituals are so importantWhat rituals really areExamples of ritualsThe power of weekends - a classic and critical ritual
Aug 6, 2020 • 6min
The Fog of Fear
Perhaps there’s a voice in your head saying, “Maybe today is the day I push through the fog and finally try to do ______.” In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk Rob will inspire you to leave your area of comfort and push on to some those daunting tasks that might be holding you back. A sense of deep satisfaction awaits if you do!
Jul 13, 2020 • 9min
The Art of Happiness - Part Three
In this episode we'll discuss how "meaningful activities" and "close relationships" play a major part in our pursuit of happiness. If you can take even one idea from this, or any of the three Pocket Sized Pep Talks that make up this miniseries, we've done well together! As a person who truly believes that art of happiness is obtainable to anyone. It sure is worth a try!
Jul 10, 2020 • 9min
The Art of Happiness - Part Two
In segment number two we look two more factors of happiness; optimism and act of appearing happy. Techniques used to be more positive are covered as well as studies that support the theory that acting happy does contribute to being happy.
Jul 9, 2020 • 10min
The Art of Happiness - Part One
ABC News polled 1,500 adults and asked them this question: “If you had just one wish for your children, what would it be?” The choices were:WealthHigh IntelligenceA Successful Job or CareerAn Overall Happy Life“An Overall Happy Life” was the answer given, and given more than all of the other choices… combined. In this first of three podcasts dedicated to this topic, we'll look at some history behind happiness, and the first of five elements to be discussed; control.
Jul 2, 2020 • 6min
Going 1-0 Every Day
What if we all ignored the long-shot odds we often face when trying to accomplish great things, and concentrated on a different system of success: “Going 1-0 every day.” In this pep talk, we'll focus an concentrating on the here and now, and focusing on mastering the tasks that are right in front of us at that very moment. We don’t need to win all our games; what we need to do is focus on, “Going 1-0 every day.”
