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How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. This show helps grow your skills and impact at any job that requires thinking and collaborating.

Each week, Pete interviews thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. Their stories and advice sharpen the universal skills to flourish at work. Boost your time/energy management, leadership, confidence, career opportunities, and fulfillment—while still getting home earlier.

Try starting with episode 0: START HERE and listener favorite episodes we put at the beginning numbered: A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Subscribe and/or sort Old to New to find these starter episodes.) Welcome!

Episodes

1062: How to Build a Personal Brand that Resonates with Lola Linarte

Lola Linarte reveals her three-part framework for building a strong personal brand. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional should care about their brand 2) The critical first step to building your brand 3) The minor tweaks that greatly improve your online presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1062 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LOLA — Lola Linarte is a New York City-based international model, marketing expert, and entrepreneur. She was born in Bluefields, Nic...

May 29, 202535 min

1061: Making Yourself More Promotable by Building Your Presence with Lorraine K. Lee

Lorraine K. Lee shares how to master your presence so that you can stand out and be recognized. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make sure your work is seen by the right people in the right places 2) The TEA framework for building great virtual presence 3) The trick to delivering a unique and powerful introductiont Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1061 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LORRAINE — Lorraine K. Lee is an award-winning keynote speaker and the best-selling author ...

May 26, 202542 min

1060: How to Use Sponsorship to Open Doors with Dr. Rosalind Chow

Dr. Rosalind Chow discusses how to become a better sponsor to open new opportunities for others—and yourself. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why mentorship isn’t enough to advance 2) How sponsoring others elevates your status 3) Four things sponsors should do—and one to avoid Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1060 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROSALIND — Rosalind Chow is an associate professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research, te...

May 22, 202538 min

1059: Finding Peak Performance through Upgraded Emotional Regulation with Ryan Gottfredson

Ryan Gottfredson shares science-based tools for upgrading the mindsets that hold us back. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to rewire limiting beliefs 2) Keys to moving past your fears 3) The key mindset shift that sets great leaders apart Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1059 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RYAN — Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primaril...

May 19, 202544 min

1058: Getting Creative Breakthroughs and Turning Them Into Action with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle

Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle shares the tools and strategies for seeing the creative process through from start to finish. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to feel more confident taking risks 2) How to make creative blocks work in your favor 3) How to get the most out of AI for work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1058 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZORANA — With more than 25 years as a scientist studying creativity, Zorana brings insights into the nature of the creative proce...

May 15, 202536 min

1057: How to Improve Your Next Conversation with Jefferson Fisher

Jefferson Fisher shares his three-part communication system for handling difficult conversations with ease. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best first word to use 2) How to set boundaries people will respect 3) Two tricks for handling disagreements Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1057 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFFERSON — Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, writer, and speaker whose work to help people communicate during life’s everyday arguments and conversations, wit...

May 12, 202532 min

1056: Winning the Mental Game of Leadership with Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page explores how great leaders navigate failure, conflict, pressure, and purpose. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How agreeableness holds you back 2) How to know whether a goal is still worth pursuing 3) How to make stress work for you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1056 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SÉBASTIEN — Sébastien Page is Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price. He has more than two decades of leadership experience and has d...

May 08, 202545 min

1055: The One-Minute Trick to Defeating Procrastination with Dave Crenshaw

Dave Crenshaw discusses how to find the energy to tackle your goals–when you really don’t feel like it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to overcome procrastination in one minute 2) The five costs of multitasking 3) Why to pick a terrible stopping point Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1055 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, U...

May 05, 202529 min

1054: Maximizing Your Pipelines and Funnels of Opportunity with Kara Smith Brown

Kara Smith Brown shares principles from her storied B2B sales career that help every professional make the most of their opportunities. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How and why to think of your career like a funnel 2) Why “maybes” are more dangerous than “no’s” 3) How to develop and share a unique point of view that gets you noticed Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1054 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KARA — Kara Smith Brown, LeadCoverage CEO and Founder, is a recognized suppl...

May 01, 202549 min

1053: How to Create Win-Win Workplaces with Dr. Angela Jackson

Dr. Angela Jackson reveals how practices that help employees thrive translate into enhanced business results.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What’s really driving disengagement at work   2) How the social contract of work has changed   3) The best way to get your boss’ support   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1053 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANGELA —  Dr. Angela Jackson, a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, is at the forefront of resha...

Apr 28, 202542 min

1052: Building Better Relationships through Radical Listening with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener shares powerful insights on how to listen well and deepen your connections.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The hidden barriers to listening   2) Why we should interrupt more   3) The secret to handling disagreements better   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1052 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ROBERT —  Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and has ov...

Apr 24, 202540 min

1051: Channeling Optimism as a Superpower with Sumit Paul-Choudhury

Sumit Paul-Choudhury shares the science behind optimism and why it gives people an advantage in the long term.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The case for optimism   2) How to train your brain to become an optimist   3) How to direct your optimism to where you need it most   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1051 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SUMIT —  Sumit Paul-Choudhury writes, thinks, and dreams about science, technology, and the future....

Apr 21, 202532 min

1050: How to Shift Your Mood and Keep Your Cool with Dr. Ethan Kross

Ethan Kross shares simple, science-backed tools for managing your emotions.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) When avoidance is actually helpful   2) Effortless strategies for quickly shifting your mood   3) The emotional regulation framework used by the Navy SEALs   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1050 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ETHAN —  Ethan Kross, PhD, author of the national bestseller Chatter , is one of the world’s leading experts o...

Apr 17, 202537 min

1049: What Dyslexia Can Teach Us About Creativity, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking with Kate Griggs

Kate Griggs discusses the untapped power of dyslexic thinking—and how professionals everywhere can harness it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why dyslexia matters for everyone in the workplace   2) The surprising indicators that you may be dyslexic   3) How anyone can develop dyslexic thinking skills   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1049 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KATE —  Kate is a proud dyslexic thinker and has dedicated her career t...

Apr 14, 202530 min

1048: Transforming Insecurities into Strength and Action with Margie Warrell

Margie Warrell explores how to build the courage to move beyond fear and unlock new possibilities.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to identify your insecurities and overcome them   2) The two dimensions of courage   3) How to take action despite your fear   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1048 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARGIE —  Margie Warrell is a five-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and Forbes columni...

Apr 10, 202538 min

1047: How to Reignite Purpose, Happiness, and Motivation at Work with Jennifer Moss

Jennifer Moss gets to the heart of why so many are dissatisfied at work—and what we can do about it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The driving force behind our unhappiness at work   2) 20-minute practices that rebuild hope and morale   3) Why remote work isn’t the culprit for loneliness—and what is   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1047 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JENNIFER —  Jennifer Moss specializes in future-focused leadership devel...

Apr 07, 202548 min

1046: Boosting Your Drive to Enjoy Sustainable Success with Molly Fletcher

Molly Fletcher reveals the key to building a career that’s sustainable and fulfilling.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stop the negative self-talk and shift your mindset   2) Why burnout happens–and how to avoid it   3) Practical steps to build lasting resilience   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1046 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MOLLY —  Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly Fletcher made a name for herself as one of ...

Apr 03, 202539 min

1045: How to Stop Overthinking and Build Mental Resilience with Joseph Nguyen

Joseph Nguyen discusses the hidden relationship between thinking and suffering—and offers a powerful framework for achieving peace of mind.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to spot and stop negative judgments   2) How to PAUSE overthinking   3) How to beat procrastination with SPA   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1045 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOSEPH —  Joseph Nguyen is the author of the #1 international bestselling book, Don't Bel...

Mar 31, 202546 min

1044: Becoming the Boss that Everyone Wants to Work For with Sabina Nawaz

Sabina Nawaz shows you how to cope with the pressures that come with leadership.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The perils of getting promoted   2) Why asking for feedback isn’t enough   3) The power of shutting up   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1044 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SABINA —  Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and ...

Mar 27, 202533 min

1043: How to Uncover Your Hidden Aptitudes and Choose the Work You’re Meant to Do with Betsy Wills

Betsy Wills shares the science behind aptitudes and how to use them for a thriving career.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Where most career assessments fall short   2) Why a low aptitude score shouldn’t discourage you   3) The root of boredom, frustration, and burnout   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1043 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BETSY —  Betsy Wills is the co-author of Your Hidden Genius and a pioneer in democratizing aptitude asse...

Mar 24, 202539 min

1042: Self-Improvement through Personality Change with Olga Khazan

Olga Khazan discusses the surprising findings on how personality change can be possible and beneficial.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The problem with “authenticity”   2) The surprisingly simple secret to changing your personality   3) The simple interventions that make us less neurotic   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1042 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT OLGA —  Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and the author, previously, o...

Mar 20, 202535 min

1041: How to Tell Compelling Stories and Build Brands with Alex Neist (CEO of Hostage Tape)

Alex Neist shares principles of storytelling and branding that help Hostage Tape –and you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why brands like Hostage Tape and Liquid Death resonate   2) The defining element of an inspiring story   3) The downside to making your story amazing   Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1041  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALEX —  Alex Neist is the founder and CEO of Hostage Tape, the best-selling mouth tape. ...

Mar 17, 202537 min

1040: Building an Unstoppable Mindset with Alden Mills

Former Navy SEAL Alden Mills shares his battle-tested strategies for building mental toughness.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to push past fear   2) How to master the mindset loop   3) How to direct your emotions   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1040 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALDEN —  Alden Mills is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He is a three-time bestselling author, the Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness,...

Mar 13, 202547 min

1039: How to Stop Wasting Time on Email with Randall Dean

Randall Dean shares practical tips for taming an overwhelming inbox.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The best time-saving investment you can make   2) How to keep unread emails from flooding your inbox   3) The inbox shortcuts that’ll save you hours   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1039 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RANDALL —  Randy Dean, The E-mail Sanity Expert®, author of Amazon bestseller Taming the E-mail Beast , is an expert on time...

Mar 10, 202543 min

1038: Getting What You Need from Your Boss through Managing Up with Melody Wilding

Melody Wilding breaks down the crucial conversations to have with your boss to improve your work life.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to differentiate yourself with one conversation   2) How to build your pushback power   3) The easiest way to improve your visibility   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1038 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MELODY —  Melody Wilding is a professor of human behavior at Hunter College and author of Managing Up...

Mar 06, 202538 min

1037: A Better Approach to Chasing Goals: Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Anne-Laure Le Cunff explains the problem with how we approach goals—and why experimenting is key to fulfillment.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The two approaches to setting goals   2) The fallacy that leads to regret   3) How to handle frustrations and disappointments   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1037 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANNE-LAURE —  Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a former Googler who decided to go back to university to pursue a ...

Mar 03, 202534 min

1036: Becoming a Happy High Achiever with Dr. Mary Anderson

Dr. Mary Anderson shares key habits to fuel your career and well-being.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why high achievers often don’t enjoy their achievements   2) How to break free from the cycle of negative self-talk   3) The SELF care framework for high achievers   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1036 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARY —  Dr. Mary Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and sought-after speaker with over a decade ...

Feb 27, 202543 min

1035: How to Create Stronger Connections by Disagreeing Better with Bob Bordone

Bob Bordone discusses the importance of building conflict resilience and how it can help you navigate the tough conversations.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How conflict resilience brings people together   2) The key to raising your conflict tolerance   3) How to face any conflict head-on in three easy steps   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1035 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BOB —  Robert Bordone is a Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School...

Feb 24, 202547 min

1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi

Keith Ferrazzi shares the simple but powerful shifts all teams can make to elevate performance.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What’s holding most teams back   2) How to improve collaboration with fewer meetings   3) The practices that turn team members into co-leaders   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1034 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KEITH —  Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur and global thought leader in high-performing teams and Chair...

Feb 20, 202532 min

1033: How to Build Your Social Confidence with Susan Callender

Susan Callender reveals the critical mindset shifts that lead to greater charisma and confidence.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Six steps for overcoming shyness   2) How to quickly curb nervousness and anxiety   3) The small shifts that improve your professional presence   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1033 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SUSAN —  Susan Callender is a success coach and founder of Social Confidence Pro, where she runs The...

Feb 17, 202524 min
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