by Rob Jolles | Dec 5, 2025 | Public Speaking
You’d think introducing yourself to an audience would be a relatively easy task. The reality is this: Those first couple of minutes of “your story” can make or break the rest of the presentation. When you think about it, it’s a bit ironic; one of the most challenging...
by Rob Jolles | Nov 21, 2025 | Self Help
When I was a kid, I remember begging my parents to buy me a journal. I really wanted that journal; I had dreams of capturing all sorts of private thoughts, and I wanted to be able to to lock it! I was relentless, deploying every trick in the book to convince my...
by Rob Jolles | Nov 7, 2025 | Motivation, Self Help
Starting a new podcast is not for the faint of heart. There are so many things I have to do before I even get to talk to my first guest. I have to come up with a name that reflects my unique niche. I have to create show art that adheres to strict requirements. I have...
by Rob Jolles | Oct 24, 2025 | Motivation
The other day, I delivered a program that just wasn’t my best. It wasn’t due to a lack of preparation or a lack of effort, but I was faced with obstacles with every move I made. I won’t bore you with the details, but my favorite obstacle was leaving a breakout room,...
by Rob Jolles | Oct 10, 2025 | Public Speaking
Throughout my life, like many other entrepreneurs, I’ve repeatedly made the mistake of choosing clever over clear, falling into a trap I call “The Something for Everyone Syndrome.” One of my latest journeys into this unwinnable war was with my podcast, Pocket Sized...
