by Rob Jolles | May 5, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help, success
You can learn a lot from an artist. I should know; I happen to be married to one. For instance, have you ever watched an artist look at his or her own piece of art? Part of the evaluation of that piece of art takes place by just looking hard at it, or walking by it....
by Rob Jolles | Apr 7, 2017 | Public Speaking, Self Help, success
When it comes to standing up in front of a room and speaking, there are certain things that can be extremely useful to any speaker, but one poor aid seems to get very little love. People are so confused by this particular piece of furniture that 99% of them can’t even...
by Rob Jolles | Mar 10, 2017 | Public Speaking, Self Help
When it comes to selling, they say we are all salesmen. I firmly agree. In the world we live in, we need to move people to action. In order to do that, we need to communicate effectively. Guess what? It is essential that we all learn how to communicate effectively in...
by Rob Jolles | Jan 27, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Sales Training, Self Help
One of my guilty pleasures is leaving the office and having lunches with others. It can be a lunch with a friend or a client; I enjoy good food and good conversation. The other day, I had lunch with someone who was both a friend and a client. I noticed something...
by Rob Jolles | Dec 2, 2016 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Public Speaking, Self Help
No matter how talented one may appear, every presenter typically has a few habits he or she is trying to break. I’m referring to the habits that just don’t seem to want to go away, such as body rocking, pen twisting, lectern clutching, or the dreaded “umm and ah”...
by Rob Jolles | Oct 21, 2016 | Public Speaking, Sales Training, Self Help
It’s pretty difficult to live our lives without having to deal with high-pressure situations. Perhaps it’s a critical interview, an important presentation, or a key sales call. You showed up with a lot on your mind – usually too much on your mind. You tried...
