Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Rob Jolles
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Pocket Sized Pep Talks Podcast

Join five-time bestselling author Rob Jolles as he takes to the mic, interviewing fascinating guests, and providing his own, unique commentary to provide simple, pocket-sized messages. If you want to be informed, while being entertained, inspired, and motivated, this show is for you!

  1. Six Words That Calm Stage Freight

    3 HR AGO

    Six Words That Calm Stage Freight

    One of the most frequently asked questions a professional speaker hears is this: “How do you keep from getting nervous in front of an audience?” In this quick, four-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll share the one, simple thought running through my head that has always served me well. I'm quite sure it will help you the next time you step up in front of a room.

    4 min
  2. The Comedy Connection To Keynoting

    2 DAYS AGO

    The Comedy Connection To Keynoting

    When you speak for a living, humor can be a great tool to use. I use it all the time, but I’m no comedian. That’s what makes this guest and this episode so interesting because he is a comedian, and one that also works with corporations. Comedian, and author Scott Bloom sits down with Rob and talks about the similarity and differences between the way a comedian incorporates humor, and the way a professional speaker incorporates humor. We swap some stories, connect these two professions, and you're going to love it!

    51 min
  3. Learning The Words Between The Words

    18 SEPT

    Learning The Words Between The Words

    Think about the last time you had something very important you wanted to ask someone else. You obsessed and practiced what to say, but the opportunity never seemed quite right. You ended up never saying what you wanted to say. In this quick, five-minute, Pocket Sized Pep Talk I believe we can fix this because I’m guessing you practiced the wrong words. I'll teach you the right ones!

    5 min
  4. Are You A Generous Leader?

    16 SEPT

    Are You A Generous Leader?

    Advanced technologies, demands for social equality, and the pandemic’s lingering impact have changed the future of work, including what we expect from it and its future leaders. Rob sits down with author Joe Davis, who contends the traditional, single-focus leaders aren’t effective in today’s workplace, they don’t attract talent, or garner the best results from their team. Today’s times and employees demand a different kind of leader… a more generous leader!

    37 min
  5. Finding Your Communication Rhythm

    11 SEPT

    Finding Your Communication Rhythm

    Many years ago, I worked as an usher and I was paid to watch you while you were watching your movies. I found I learned a lot about audience behavior from that experience including how quickly attention could be gained or lost over the course of a movie. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you how many of those same lessons apply to how you communicate!

    5 min
  6. The Science of Getting Things Done

    9 SEPT

    The Science of Getting Things Done

    Imagine regaining up to 2 hours in your workday, spending 50% less time in your email inbox, and efficiently gathering, planning, prioritizing, and accomplishing tasks—all without sacrificing your personal time. Author and entrepreneur Leslie Shreve sits down with Rob and takes you through a series of ideas that can increase your efficiency by up to 300%! How you might ask? With Taskology®...

    45 min
  7. Going All In On Decision Making

    4 SEPT

    Going All In On Decision Making

    There are lessons all around us, and it turns out, when it comes to decision making, one such lesson can come from a squirrel. That’s right - a squirrel! In this quick, eight minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’ll tell you what that lesson is, and how to avoid the consequences often suffered by that poor squirrel!

    8 min
  8. Don't Just Speak: SpeakFluence!

    2 SEPT

    Don't Just Speak: SpeakFluence!

    It's hard to argue that understanding and applying the foundations of great speaking won't help you to stand out and make connecting, rapport building and engagement a whole lot easier. If only it was that simple! Rob sits down with speech coach Norm Boaz who reminds us that the only real requirement is a willingness to learn the principles of great speaking and he lays them out for you!

    50 min
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Join five-time bestselling author Rob Jolles as he takes to the mic, interviewing fascinating guests, and providing his own, unique commentary to provide simple, pocket-sized messages. If you want to be informed, while being entertained, inspired, and motivated, this show is for you!

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