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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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.
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!
