

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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Nov 23, 2022 • 4min
When Empathy Is Real
Five days without any power in your home, office, and community can provide a lesson or two in empathy. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you a story about a different kind of empathy: Real empathy!

Nov 21, 2022 • 37min
A Masterclass In Marketing AND Selling!
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The interesting dance between marketing and sales. What Jay feels are the biggest mistakes sales people make.Some key lessons a salesperson can learn from a marketing perspective.A couple key tips Jay shares about speaking to audiences. Spoiler Alert: It has a LOT to do with respecting that audience.Have worked with notable clients like Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, and Stephen Covey, how not to be overwhelmed or suffer from imposter syndrome.And so much more!To Learn More About Jay Abraham:https://www.abraham.com

Nov 16, 2022 • 6min
Good, Bad, or Indifferent - Communication is the Key
Oh, no! Not another airline story about delays and inefficiencies! But wait, there’s more to this story. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you a story that might restore your faith in the airlines… a little bit.

Nov 14, 2022 • 51min
How To Be An Inclusive Leader
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How this topic, and this book found Jennifer, and her passion for writing it.Her reason for writing a second edition.Some important traits leaders must adopt to be more inclusive. The value of her work for business leaders, but also for many others such as coaches and parents.Some of the challenges leader face on the road to becoming an inclusive leader.Process behaviors that individuals can take, now to help drive positive change in their organizations.Her drive to not just write or teach, but help organizations and individuals truly implement change.To learn more about this guest:https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com

Nov 9, 2022 • 14min
How To Handle Aggressive Behavior In A Presentation
It can be a helpless feeling putting on a presentation and having someone from the audience take shots at you. We refer to people who do that as, "Snipers." In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll show you multiple approaches to handling a tricky situation.

Nov 7, 2022 • 40min
Thriving In A Challenging Job Market
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:Approaches to overcoming the inability to get hired for the jobs you are seeking. Some of the biggest personal obstacle that job seekers face.One of the biggest elephants in the room; how to explain gaps in a resume.The challenge of being interviewed for a people oriented, but being naturally shy and introverted. How to ask for help. That's more challenging then it might seem.A conversation about the necessity to being your authentic self.The challenge of learning and displaying soft skills and its impact on success.Personal mentors of Jason's.For more information on this guest:https://hiregci.com

Nov 2, 2022 • 5min
Why We Need To Ask Difficult Questions
During any conversation that involves influence or persuasion, there is the need to ask difficult questions. In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn why we need to do just that, and how being called out for doing it led to an inspired moment. I hope it inspires you as well!

Oct 31, 2022 • 39min
Why Salespeople Fail... And What To Do About It
In this Pocket Sized PepTalk, you'll learn:Why that 50% failure rate is so high, and what can be done about it.Why sales training frequently fails.A unique and radical approach to objection handling. A few simple moves that can help make you measurable better... quickly.A key characteristic to look for if you are hiring a sales rep.A couple of lessons learned that stand out in Steve's long, distinguished career.

Oct 26, 2022 • 4min
You Selected Who?
We all know what to do when a prospect says “yes” and becomes a client. But what happens when a prospect says “no” and you know that the vendor they selected is less than reputable? in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn an interesting approach for a most difficult situation.

Oct 24, 2022 • 45min
Living On Purpose
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:That we make choices that are in direct opposition to what we really want.Process moves you can exercise to feel free, whole and at peace on a regular basis. You use the word purpose a lot. What does it mean to be on purpose?What it means to “live on purpose.".How to cope with “imposter syndrome." How you can be more bold and fearless. How can I feel at ease with so much uncertainty? To learn more about this guest:Guest author's email: amy@alwaysonpurpose.comGuest Website https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com/SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/amyelizawonghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyelizawong/https://www.instagram.com/amyelizawong/


