Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Pocket Sized Pep Talks

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Pocket Sized Pep Talks episodes

  • Wrangling the Doubt Monster

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

    • The root causes of doubt.  
    • What self-doubt really is.
    • Examples of how self-doubt colors our actions in ways we may not consciously recognize.
    •  What it means to fall into a doubt spiral.
    • How certain people more prone to self-doubt than others.
    • What Amy would you tell someone whose confidence has been shaken.
    • How doubt affects salespeople and what to do about it.
    • Some additional specific steps we can take to make peace with our doubts—and move past them.

    To learn more about this author:

    Facebook https://facebook.com/AmyLB

    LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/amylb

    YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@amylbernstein00author   

    TikTok https://tiktok.com/amylbernsteinauthor

    Instagram https://instagram.com/amylbernstein  

     

    41 min
  • KISK - Keep It Simple Knucklehead
    I recently spent some time on campus at University of Maryland; the school I graduated from… and it was like a walk down memory land. In this quick, Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll tell you how a short walk made me think about those first few days on campus and not one, but two, simple lessons. I’ll tell you both of them!
    5 min
  • Facilitating Change One Habit At A Time

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

    • How this particular book found Adam!   
    • Adam's book outlines seven key habits for creating change. He picks two habits to highlight.
    • Tips on creating fundamental change in systems.
    • A definition for “radical engagement” from his book, and how is it different from traditional activism or leadership.
    • How people can stay committed to long-term change without burning out.
    • A shout out to a key mentor in Adam's professional career.

    To learn more about this guest:

    https://reospartners.com/our-people/adam-kahane 

     

    45 min
  • A Wrong Way With Words
    It always amazes me how certain words can mean certain things to certain people. We’re all guilty of slipping in a cliché or two now and then. In this REALLY quick, four-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I'll remind you that the wrong words can land like a thud with the wrong person.
    5 min
  • Character: Life Lessons In Courage, Integrity, and Leadership

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

    • What separates those who rise from those who falter and their secrets.  
    • A simple definition of character.
    • Some key qualities of effective leaders.
    • What makes character the defining quality of effective leadership.
    • What part courage, integrity, and leadership have on successful leadership.
    • Some unique challenges modern leaders face in leading with integrity, and how can they overcome them.
    • A few historical figures and leaders whose character Bob  admires.
    • One key action you can take from this podcast and apply today!
    • One of Bob's key mentors.

    To learn more about this guest:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-dilenschneider-964176/ 

    Website: robertldilenschneider.com

    34 min
  • You Get What You Pay For... Eventually
    Buyers tend to make one ridiculous mistake again and again. We know that it doesn’t make sense but we fall for this selling tactic all too often... including me recently! In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk I’ll remind you of this lesson, and how to avoid it.
    6 min
  • Getting The Recognition You Deserve!

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk you'll learn:

    • Why hard work alone is not enough when it comes to getting the recognition we deserve.
    • Building trust takes time, but it can be lost in an instant. How do you create it?
    • How do you get it back once trust is broken. 
    • Mya has jumped into YouTub to enhance her social media and share a few things she's learned from doing it!
    • Mya has identified three primary challenges leaders face today and not only tells you what they are, she walks through some simple solutions to address them. 
    • What practical strategies she has found most effective for leaders can utilize to successfully manage up and influence across an organization.

     

    To learn more about this guest: 

    [email protected]

    55 min
  • Overselling the Product and Underselling the Idea
    It never ceases to amaze me: Companies spend so much time pushing products on clients, and most of those clients have no idea what the product can do for them. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you about a popcorn company that had the right idea… until they lost it. But most importantly, I’ll tell you what can be learned from it!
    6 min
  • Unconditional Power: Thriving in Any Situation

    In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

    • Some of the issues facing teams including accountability challenges.
    • Some of the biggest communication challenges teams face today.
    • The problems that stem from a lack of honest communication.  
    • Strategies leaders can use to ensure honest and productive conversations, especially in a workforce that are pretty jittery right now.
    • The cost of miscommunication and some of the biggest mistakes companies make in communication.
    • How can organizations foster a culture of high performance in the face of constant change.
    • The AI elephant in the room – particularly how AI is impacting workplace communication and trust.
    • Not one, but two pieces of advice for leaders trying to navigate today’s workplace challenges.

    To learn more about this guest:

    stevengaffney.com

    43 min
  • Starting is Easy, Finishing is Hard
    Starting something new is exciting—the big pieces come together quickly, and progress feels effortless. But what happens when the momentum fades, and the small, meticulous details demand your time and patience? Too often, we stop short of greatness, underestimating the power of finishing strong. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, we’ll explore why the last 10% of any project is the hardest—and most importantly—and how mastering the small pieces can set you apart.
    6 min

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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,…