
Pocket Sized Pep Talks
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 23, 2024 • 42min
Learning Why And When To Quit
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How Greg's failure lead to success.The battle between the shame he felt from failure, and the wisdom he learned from the experience.How he deals with self-doubt and doubt from others.When he realized he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and the skills he possessed to see that dream through.Greg's personal definition of success.How he manages his work-life balance?To Learn More About This Guest:www.imundressed.comwilliam@brawnercommunications.com

Dec 18, 2024 • 4min
An Objection Handling Secret Weapon
Years ago, while demoing a Xerox copier for a prospect, the machine jammed. I uttered four words that saved my sale. in this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll share with you my secret weapon - four words can bail you out of many difficult situations!

Dec 16, 2024 • 33min
Confessions Of A Master Connector
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How you build authentic connections that go beyond surface-level interactions and when you have 30,000 LinkedIn Connections!What steps you take to shift from being inward-focused to becoming others-focused. What being a 'go-giver' means and how it can transform your relationships. What one of the biggest obstacle Steve has had to overcome, and how it shaped who you are today.Finally, Steve shares a classic example of have a perceived weaknesses became a hidden source of strength for him.To Learn More About This Guest:Steve Spiro President | Master ConnectorSpiro Global Inchttp://spiro-global.comCell: 914-490-9782Email: steve.spiro@spiro-global.comLocation: I am located in Stamford, CT, USA

Dec 11, 2024 • 6min
The Best Way To Handle, "This cost too much!"
When I give an interview or seminar, the most frequently asked questions usually center around how to address objections dealing with price. Specifically, what do you do when someone says, “This cost too much!” In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll teach you a way to handle that objection and a three letter acronym to help you remember it!

Dec 9, 2024 • 44min
Leadership at Every Table: A Ping Pong Perspective
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How and why Justin began connecting pingpong and leadership together in how the book found him! A few of the connections and principles between pingpong and leadership including preparation, and instinct.The art of “misdirection” and how it benefits both business leaders and athletes. The importance and pitfalls of data measurement in both the game of ping pong and in leadership.How to best examine personal quirks and use them for leadership success.Why knowing the science behind what we do benefits leaders in non-scientific industries. To learn more about this guest:Ping Pong Leadership: 18 Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and LifePing Pong Leadership

Dec 4, 2024 • 4min
What Your Plate Says About Your Conversation Skills
The other day, I had a lunch with an old friend. We talked about all sorts of things, and near the end of the meal, I noticed something that revealed a lot about our communication behaviors. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you what I learned that day... and watch out for all the time!

Dec 2, 2024 • 50min
The Real Value Behind Value-Add Programs
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:An initial definition of what value-add really is. How the concept of value-add has changed over the years.Some of the first programs Dana created and how his concept for programs like this has evolved. A definition of reciprocity and what they really means in business. Dana's personal philosophy on reciprocity.Some classic mistakes made by companies when looking for a value added relationship.The fallacy behind "win / win negotiation approaches. To learn more about this guest:dana@klein-strategies.comwww.klein-strategies.com

Nov 27, 2024 • 5min
The Function of Dysfunction For Presenters
There you are, working hard on a presentation, to make sure nothing goes wrong. It’s a noble cause, but you might want to be careful about what you wish for. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’m going to remind that these unscripted moments can be extremely valuable for so many reasons...

Nov 25, 2024 • 36min
Beyond Assumptions:Aligning Work to Real Customer Behavior
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:A working definition for OKR’s. The key to goal setting! Why so many people end up working on the wrong things.How focusing around customer's needs enables clear guidance on what to work on.How teams work through the OKR-creation process.What key principles guide your OKR implementation.How OKRs give people the autonomy to learn their way forward — to ask and then answer key questions.What implications OKRs have for leadership, management, and culture?A few mentors that helped Jeff along the way.To learn more about this guest:GUEST EMAIL jeff@gothelf.comGUEST WEBSITE: jeffgothelf.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gothelf/

Nov 20, 2024 • 5min
An Overlooked Key to Presentation Success
One of the most important parts of giving a presentation is strangely one of the most overlooked. I can assure you; this matters! In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, and I’ll tell you what is so overlooked, and I’ll tell you how to exceed everyone’s expectations when you implement it!