

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 19, 2024 • 5min
When Is It Okay Not To Do Your Best?
Recently, I met a professional speaker who told me this: “I’ve been doing this for so long, I don’t really have to do my best to succeed.” In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll confess, although that statement bothered me at a deep level, I remained silent. I regret that I didn’t speak up. But I’m going to now!

Jun 17, 2024 • 50min
Making Stories Come Alive
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How Sam was drawn to professional speaking.Her most important lesson-learned as a professional speaker.Replacing INFObesity with INTRIGUING stories. The key to making our stories come alive.Tips on what to do if we're TALKING ON EGGSHELLS. What to say – when we don't know what to say.How to end a presentation or pitch, and Spoiler Alert: It's not, "Thank you."Sam's belief that the clock starts ticking the second we start communicating, and how we can quickly capture people's attention.To learn more about this author:www.samhorn.com

Jun 12, 2024 • 5min
Drawing People To Your Strengths
When I teach people how to sell or interview well, I am actually teaching people how to identify, and draw people to his or her key strengths. Not sure what your defined strengths are? Join the club! In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll help you identify those strengths, and explain how to get people to ask YOU about them!

Jun 10, 2024 • 45min
Your Path To A Well-Lived Life
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The thinking behind the workbook which followed up her original book, Name, Frame, and Refrain.Her use of interactive modules, prompts, and exercises designed to not just inform, but implement what has been taught.A basic overview of the Name, Claim, and Reframe model.The difference between times in life where we were “triggered” into reacting to something or simply responding., and why is it important to notice specific patterns here.Why it is more important than ever to Name, Claim and Reframe. A conversation about the “balance” between masculine and feminine energies and why that’s important in business.One common myth about Andrea's profession or field that she wished to debunk.To learn more about this guest:Website - https://www.andreadewittadvisors.com/Email - andrea@dewittadvisors.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mein-dewitt-98694068/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andreadewittcoaching/

Jun 5, 2024 • 6min
Using Your Real Voice
Would you believe that one of the biggest mistakes a presenter can make might be one of easiest things to fix? It’s a blindspot for many who don't hear it, and you can’t fix what you can’t hear. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll not only tell you what that blindspot is, I’ll give you two ways to address it!

Jun 3, 2024 • 44min
The Practice of Ethical Leadership
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:The challenges of even teaching ethics because everyone assumes they are ethical. What motivated Rick to write the book? No one wakes up in the morning, yawns, and says, “I feel like being unethical today.” So why do so many in business lose their way? Many leaders have concerns about their company or organization behaving in an ethical manner but don't necessarily act. What can a leader do to ensure their organization is ethical? What are the three of the most impactful actions a leader can take? What makes someone an ethical person?How can an organization be sure they have an ethical leader in charge? Three key points you can take away from Rick's book, what would they be? To Learn More About This Guest:GUEST EMAIL rick@rickswegan.comGUEST WEBSITE: archperformance.com, ethicalbottomline.com

May 29, 2024 • 7min
The Art Of Disagreeing
At an early age, we’re taught that it’s healthy to disagree. It’s a sign of maturity, and a sign of healthy personal or corporate relationships. In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you that HOW we disagree can be the difference between a healthy relationship and a dysfunctional one.

May 27, 2024 • 39min
Conviction Marketing
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How most of the lessons taught are basic tactics that are meant for beginners. Specific examples of tactics left out of the basic tactics being taught. Something Kelly refers to as "Kairos." What is it and what it mean to step into your Kairos moment.Why so many entrepreneurs inadvertently create their own glass ceiling.How to expand your capacity as a leader, so you don’t fall into that glass ceiling trap.The concept of Conviction Marketing. How Kelly finds the time to run multiple businesses while spending time with her family. One of the most common myth about her profession or field that she debunks? To Learn More About This Guest:Website: https://kellyroachcoaching.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520Twitter: https://x.com/kellyroachlive?s=20Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kellyroachPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755

May 22, 2024 • 6min
Remembering That More Is NOT Better
I’m going to guess that many of you accept the notion that “more” is always better. Some money is good, but “more” is better. After all, one lobster tail is good, but two or three are better. It’s good to have a few good friends, but having “more” friends is even better. In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll share with you the reasoning behind my firm belief that when it comes to persuading others, “more” may create “more” challenges then benefits.

May 20, 2024 • 51min
Aligning Personal Ethics With Selling
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Stacey's personal journey that led her to recognize how important it is to be in alignment with what you are selling.Stacey's Alignment Marketing Formula. Why sale reps and sales managers struggle with alignment. Some of the problems that a salesperson will face when they are out of alignment with what they are selling. How you can navigate through the realization that your values or beliefs aren't aligned with the products or services you are promoting.How can sales managers ensure that each member of their sales team is in alignment with what they are selling.Stacey's, “Scale of Sales” to stop wasting your prospects’ time, and yours. An interesting conversation about the pros, and mostly cons of sales scripts. To Learn More About This Guest:staceyannhall.com


