

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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Jan 31, 2024 • 5min
The Art Of Chitchat
Have you ever noticed that some people can walk into a room, and the room seems to warm up around them? They seem to be able to chat with anyone! In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you that this phenomenon has less to do with the innate skills they were born with, and more to do with techniques that anyone can learn and master.

Jan 29, 2024 • 40min
Utilizing The Power Of The Enneagram
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What the Enneagram actually is!What makes it different from other systems.Why and how it can be used to help salespeople. What truly engages, drives and motivates people. How the Enneagram can we used in business to be more effective within our teams and with our customers. What failures and mistakes led Karl to see the importance of this system.A few key lessons he learned somewhere in your journey that had the biggest impact on his career. To Learn More About This Guest:www.performandfunction.comwww.linkedin.com/in/rkarlhebenstreitKarl@PerformandFunction.comTwitter/X: rkarlh

Jan 24, 2024 • 5min
Removing The Fog Of Fear
In 1991, Albert Brooks wrote, directed and starred in a movie that was quietly one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. I embraced the message of this movie. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll share with you the simple and moving message it delivered. It might just impact how you view your time on this earth.

Jan 22, 2024 • 30min
Treating Your Customers Like Family
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Sarah's vision of customer care. What attracted her to this particular industry? What’s the most important thing Sarah learned about her industry.What's the most important thing Sarah learned about selling? The fact that Sarah believes, “there’s always a solution.” Her vision of customer care and an example or two of what it means to go the extra mile.What she wished she had known when she first started out.The bonus question: Is now a good time to buy?To learn more about this guest:WEBSITE: www.Sarahpichardo.comEMAIL: Spichardo@cmgfi.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-pichardo-b380ba244/

Jan 17, 2024 • 5min
Mind Over What Really Matters
I was mentoring a group of people, and at our last meeting, the topic of age discrimination in the workplace came up. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll let you know the response I gave, and spoiler alert: Rather than whining about it, I took a different approach. If you're struggling with something that you feel holds you back, you will want to listen to this podcast.

Jan 10, 2024 • 5min
Teaching Through Your Actions
There’s a good chance you never heard of my friend Lieutenant Bill Soper, but the world became a colder place with his sudden passing. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll not just tell you about my friend, I'll tell about two valuable lessons he taught me... and I’d be honored to share them with you.

Jan 8, 2024 • 53min
Just How Bold Are YOU?
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:What drove Fred to tackle his insecurities and put himself on a path of boldness. The difference between boldness and confidence. Not what, but who stops us most in life. The keys to growing your boldness. The actual neuroscience behind being bold, and a process he call his PRIDE Method. The choices we make, including the choice to be embarrassed.Mentors who assisted and inspired Fred along the way.To learn more about this guest:Email: fredjoyal@gmail.comWebsite: www.Fredjoyal.com

Jan 3, 2024 • 5min
The Three Levels Of Greed
When delivering corporate presentations it’s fairly well known that sometime, somewhere early in the presentation every speaker must address what’s in it for the audience. The problem is different audience members are motivated by different issues. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll go over a formula for success that will address not just some, but ALL you speak in front of!

Jan 1, 2024 • 30min
How To Sell Unexpected Solutions
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How this book found its author.The case that needed to be made regarding sustainability and profitability. Yes you CAN be more profitable while focusing on sustainability!How this author sold this concept to the publishing industry.How to sell this and other tough ideas with challenging objections.Information about her co-author, Paul AnastasTo learn more:Twitter: https://twitter.com/urvi_bhatnagar?lang=enEmail: Urvashi.bhatnagar@aya.yale.eduLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urvi_bhatnagar/?hl=en

Dec 27, 2023 • 5min
What Would You Attempt To Do If...
There’s nothing like getting on a roll and enjoying the temporary invincibility success can bring. Wouldn’t you like to bottle that up and somehow tap into it when things aren’t going as well? In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll go over a solution, because I believe there is a mindset that can do just that!


