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.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 470
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Why Self-Deprecating Humor Hurts Your Presentation
Self-deprecating humor can be charming in a conversation or a date, but on stage, in front of an audience? It might be doing more harm than good.
In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I…
00:04:22 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
A Business GPS: Navigating the Stages of Growth
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
- The definition of “Organizational ReWilding®.”
- How someone in sales can rewild his or her own approach to become more aligned with how businesses actually …
00:41:05 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
The Art of Being Believed
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn:
- Why self-belief sets the foundation for being believed by others
- How your imperfections can actually build trust, not diminish it
- What “tuning” your mes…
00:06:09 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
United Breaks Guitars… and Commitments
You'll learn:
Why consistency matters more than clever policy
What not to say when dealing with a disappointed customer
How small failures can lead to big losses in customer trust
00:07:10 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
The Failure of Business Models And How to Prevent It
Did you hear that? A shiny new Business Model is making the rounds complete with a clever acronym and bold promises of transformation. But before you chase it down, you might want to pump the brakes.…
00:05:50 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Finding the Tune That Makes Your Words Matter
We’re often told to “find the right words” if we want to make an impact. But what if the words aren’t the problem?
In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll share with you the surprising…
00:06:31 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Obstacles to Opportunity: Transforming Business Challenges into Triumphs
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
- What inspired Pat to write Obstacles to Opportunity and why now.
- We all learn lessons on our journeys, and some we learn the hard way. Pat shares leadershi…
00:46:05 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Why Outcome Isn't Everything: A Lesson From A Fisherman
We often judge success by what shows up in the bucket; trophies, numbers, deals closed. But what if fulfillment comes from something far less measurable… and far more personal?
In this quick, five-…
00:04:51 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Why Self-Deprecating Humor Hurts Your Presentation
Self-deprecating humor can be charming in a conversation or a date, but on stage, in front of an audience? It might be doing more harm than good.
In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'…
00:04:22 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Why Outcome Isn’t Everything: A Lesson from a Fisherman
We often judge success by what shows up in the bucket; trophies, numbers, deals closed. But what if fulfillment comes from something far less measurable… and far more personal?
In this quick, five-m…
00:04:51 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Beyond Fear: The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
- Confidence is a skill, not a trait.
- Simone walks us through the REAL Method and how it came to life.
- How to feel ready to go, and respect yourself when you …
00:40:49 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
How to Keep Audience Questions from Knocking You Off Track
Audience questions are usually a welcome sign—they show interest, engagement, and curiosity. But sometimes, even a well-meaning question can throw a presentation off track… and it’s rarely about the …
00:04:11 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Position, Plan, Win: The Strategic Side of Sales
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
- As former President and CEO of Huthwiate, John's interesting connection to the company and Neil Rackham.
- John's shaping of Pipeliner’s strategic direction a…
00:40:12 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Beyond “Tell’em”: Why the Classic Presentation Formula Falls Short
Have you ever been told the golden rule of presentations is to “Tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em, tell ‘em, then tell ‘em what you told ‘em”?
It sounds solid, and it can work... but it’s been ridi…
00:04:38 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
How To Deliver Bad News And Get Away With It
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talks, you'll learn:
- Why avoiding discomfort does more damage than the truth ever could.
- How to deliver tough messages with empathy, not ego.
- The mindset shift that turns hard t…
00:37:50 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
The Danger of Mystery Marketing
Have you ever worked with someone who, when asked what they actually do, gives you a vague, jargon-filled answer that leaves you more confused than when you started? I went out for a relaxing dinner …
00:04:34 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Leading in the Age of Generative AI
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
- What prompted the third edition now.
- What challenges leaders face when trying to adapt to AI-driven environments.
- Where should we place our attention.
- An…
00:48:01 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
The Power of Emotional Momentum
We all have goals; some ambitious, and some overdue. But too often, we stay stuck at the starting line, not from lack of desire, but from lack of momentum. Not the physics-class kind… the emotional …
00:05:01 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Get to the Point: Simply, Sharpen, and Sell Your Message
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:
- What prompted the second edition to the book.
- By definition, what is a point, and how has the "point" concept evolved since 2017?
- Applicable strategies on co…
00:52:32 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Don't Confuse Effortless With Easy
Have you ever been told, “You make it look so easy” and smiled, knowing just how much work went on behind the scenes? Whether you speak, sell, build, bake, or lead, making something look effortless i…
00:05:10 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
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