Tonya Dalton explains how to overcome the fear of missing out and stop wasting time on things that don’t matter. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why you should embrace JOMO. 2) How to determine worthwhile opportunities. 3) How to say “no” without feeling guilty. — ABOUT TONYA — Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, author, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her first book, The Joy of Mis...
Oct 25, 2019•40 min
Nancy Duarte explains how to combine data with story structures to create inspiring presentations. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three-act structure of data. 2) The true hero of your presentation. 3) How to make magical moments for your audience. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep505 for for transcript and clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NANCY — Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune , Time Magazine , For...
Oct 23, 2019•40 min
Karl Staib shares how gratitude leads to a more pleasant and productive work life. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How gratitude improves productivity. 2) How to cut negativity and boost gratitude. 3) How to find more energy for your goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep504 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KARL — Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude tha...
Oct 20, 2019•39 min
Stu Heinecke shares unorthodox apattention of strangers. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The simple trick to exceeding a 100% response rate. 2) Do’s and don’ts for composing your personal messages. 3) How to turn executive assistants into allies. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep503 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STU — Dubbed by the American Marketing Association the “Father of Contact Marketing,” Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal ca...
Oct 18, 2019•43 min
Oren Klaff reveals the secret behind successful pitches—and how to persuade those around you. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most people get wrong about persuasion. 2) How to communicate your worth. 3) The surefire way to convince anyone. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep502 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OREN — Oren is Director of Capital Markets at investment bank Intersection Capital where he manages its capital raising platform (reta...
Oct 16, 2019•42 min
Dave Decelle shares insider perspectives on how to turn insights into compelling communication. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Three foundational principles for capturing your audience’s attention. 2) The best disposition for presentations. 3) How to create engaging presentation slides. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep501 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Decelle was a Director of Consumer Insights at Netflix, focused on deliv...
Oct 11, 2019•40 min
Victor Cheng discusses the mindset and habits that lead to powerful self-esteem and self-confidence. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The foundational mindset that yields self-esteem 2) The three skills for developing healthy self-esteem 3) How to recover from confidence-shaking setbacks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep500 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VICTOR — Victor Cheng is the founder of CaseInterview.com , the most prominent blog o...
Oct 09, 2019•51 min
Brian Ahearn breaks down the ethical way to getting people to say “yes.” — YOU'LL LEARN — 1. How to quickly attract people’s attention. 2. The simple secret to winning people over. 3. How to get others to follow through with their tasks. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep499 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. A dynamic international keynote speaker, he specializes ...
Oct 07, 2019•45 min
Dr. John Townsend discusses how to build the relationships that keep you motivated and productive. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The one need leaders often ignore. 2) How to engage in nourishing conversations. 3) The five relationships you need in your life—and the two to prune. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep498 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — Dr. John Townsend is a nationally-known leadership consultant, psychologist, and New...
Oct 04, 2019•29 min
Aaron Schmookler discusses how a service-oriented mindset keeps you from burning out. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A powerful phrase for de-escalating conflict. 2) How to stop feeling so self-conscious. 3) How to make work more fulfilling. — ABOUT AARON — For over 20 years, Aaron has been striving to help people find their own intrinsic motivation, their capacity to collaborate, and the fulfillment that comes from harnessing the creative impulse in us all to serve othe...
Oct 02, 2019•44 min
Maura Nevel Thomas discusses how to take back control of your attention for more productive work days. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How we sabotage our performance every 3 minutes. 2) The simple trick to stopping most office distractions. 3) How to get more satisfaction out of work. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep496 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MAURA — Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker and trainer...
Sep 30, 2019•41 min
Devora Zack explains why you don't need to work the room to build great connections. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to smoothly start, sustain, and end conversations. 2) How to ease your pre-networking anxiety. 3) Best practices for writing amazing follow ups. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep495 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEVORA — Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author and glob...
Sep 26, 2019•27 min
Dr. Tara Swart explains the science behind neuroplasticity and how to train your brain to brave any challenge. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to use neuroscience to break out of your comfort zone. 2) The six approaches to problem solving. 3) Simple tricks to turn around terrible work days. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep494 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TARA — Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, leadership coach,...
Sep 25, 2019•44 min
Anese Cavanaugh shares how to create more meaningful impact by being more present and intentional at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The cost of contagious negative energy at work. 2) The 4 Ps to lead you away from burnout. 3) The Leadership Trifecta of impact, self-care, and, people-care. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep493 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANESE — Anese Cavanaugh is devoted to helping people show up and bring their...
Sep 23, 2019•42 min
J. Elise Keith shares what makes meetings succeed vs. fail. You'll Learn: Signs of an ineffective meeting How the best organizations approach meetings When and how to opt out of a meeting About J. Elise: Elise Keith is the co-founder of online meeting management platform Lucid Meetings. Known as the ‘Meeting Maven,’ Elise offers unprecedented expertise that inspires audiences, proving that meetings shouldn’t be fewer or shorter—but better and more effective. She is the author of Where the Action...
Sep 20, 2019•38 min
Refound CEO Jonathan Raymond teaches how to communicate feedback that gets results. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What makes traditional feedback ineffective. 2) How to have more effective conversations using the 5 stages of the Accountability Dial. 3) How to articulate feedback to your team, your peers, and your seniors. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep491 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONATHAN — After twenty years of not being able...
Sep 18, 2019•55 min
Justin Jones-Fosu explains how to lead a more enriching work life by aligning your now with your why. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to get into your “achieve more” zone. 2) 12 questions for uncovering your why. 3) How to turn any job into meaningful work. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep490 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JUSTIN — Justin is on a mission to help professionals and workplaces to Work like they mean it! He is a me...
Sep 16, 2019•49 min
Bob Anderson discusses the ways you’re inhibiting your leadership potential—and how to remedy them. You'll Learn: The surprising source of highly-accurate feedback The two leadership operating systems Powerful questions for unlocking your leadership potential About Bob: Robert J. Anderson has been a pace setter in the field of Leadership Development for over 30 years. He is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Development Officer of The Leadership Circle and the Full Circle Group, and the co-author o...
Sep 13, 2019•45 min
Thanh Pham from Asian Efficiency shares his expert tips and favorite resources for optimal productivity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The biggest productivity myth. 2) How to be more productive while doing less. 3) A simple productivity tip to exponentially improve your focus. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep488 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THANH — Thanh is the Founder and Managing Director of Asian Efficiency. He is considered one...
Sep 11, 2019•53 min
Erica Mandy shares essential–but often overlooked–keys to becoming a more successful communicator in the modern environment. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How what you’re doing on Facebook can damage your credibility at work. 2) Words to purge from your communication. 3) The fundamental test to improve your communication. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep487 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERICA — Erica Mandy is an award-winning broadca...
Sep 09, 2019•46 min
Dave Stachowiak shares how to develop the strongest personal and professional relationships. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The productivity hack that helps you be more present. 2) The under-appreciated value of small talk. 3) What to do when you don’t like networking. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep486 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Stachowiak is the host and founder of Coaching for Leaders , a top-rated leadership ...
Sep 06, 2019•54 min
Jonathan Levi shares how speedreading and visual mnemonics can enhance your learning. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The scientifically-proven method for speedreading. 2) How curiosity improves learning. 3) A simple trick to remember names and face. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep485 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONATHAN — Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker born and raised in Silicon Valley. He’s the aut...
Sep 04, 2019•46 min
Dean Karrel makes the case for mastering the basic skills that will put you above the rest. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How “B students” can achieve more in their careers. 2) How to survive and thrive in office politics. 3) The secret to building unshakable confidence. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep484 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEAN — Dean Karrel is a Career and Executive Coach. He is the instructor of twelve courses with over 600,...
Aug 30, 2019•43 min
Nir Eyal identifies the surprising reason why we get distracted and how you can overcome it. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why mainstream productivity advice doesn’t work. 2) The four steps to becoming indistractable. 3) The real motivation for all human behavior. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep483 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NIR — Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business.&nbs...
Aug 28, 2019•43 min
David Allen provides an approachable overview of his legendary Getting Things Done (GTD) system. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) GTD in a nutshell. 2) The saving power of an external brain. 3) Two power questions for prioritizing. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep482 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Allen is an international best-selling author who is widely recognized as the world’s leading expert on personal and organizational pr...
Aug 26, 2019•40 min
Drew Tarvin shares how to bring more humor and fun into the workplace. You'll Learn: The power of humor on your work-life productivity How to craft good work humor that considers medium, audience, and purpose The 3 specific situations when NOT to use humor at work About Drew: Andrew Tarvin is the world's first humor engineer, teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as a stand-up comedia...
Aug 23, 2019•49 min
Researcher Vanessa Van Edwards explains what causes people to like one another and how to make great impressions. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Proven ways for making a fantastic first impression. 2) What builds and what kills likability the fastest. 3) Good and bad questions to ask during first meetings. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep480 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VANESSA — Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral investigator at he...
Aug 21, 2019•28 min
Resilience expert Anne Grady shares how to decrease anxiety and stay in a more positive, productive zone more often. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How the negativity bias hijacks us–and how to fix it. 2) Quick ways to put your lizard brain back in its place. 3) How to better savor “delicious moments” and enjoy each workday more. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep479 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE — Resilience expert Anne Grady is an internationally recognized speaker...
Aug 19, 2019•44 min
Randy Grieser offers actionable pointers to keep a workplace culture healthy and thriving. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How trust is built in the workplace 2) The 6 key elements of a healthy workplace culture 3) Do’s and don’ts for effective conflict management Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep478 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RANDY — Randy Grieser is the founder and CEO of ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership & Workplace Performance . He is the author of &nbs...
Aug 16, 2019•29 min
Professional speaker Diane DiResta shares invaluable tips and tricks to level up your presentations and boost your executive presence. You'll Learn: Why knockout presentation skills are essential to your career How to structure the most effective presentation An effective way to overcome your fear of speaking About Diane: Diane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy that serves business leaders who deliver high-stakes presentations—whether o...
Aug 14, 2019•36 min
