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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

774: How to Make Yourself Promotable with Amii Barnard-Bahn

Amii Barnard-Bahn shows you how to assess your unique strengths and opportunities to advance your career with her Promotability Index.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The five elements of the promotability index   2) The 4 steps to developing strategic thinking  3) The one question to get the feedback that you need  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep774 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT AMII —  Amii is a former Fortune Global 50 executive and a ...

Jun 09, 202247 min

773: How to Amplify Your Message Through Powerful Framing and Storytelling with Rene Rodriguez

Rene Rodriguez reveals a powerful three-step formula for amplifying your influence and getting your message heard.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprising reason why your audience isn’t listening   2) The most powerful communication skill in your arsenal   3) How to craft a narrative and message that sticks   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep773 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RENE —  For over two decades, René has been researching and...

Jun 06, 202247 min

772: How to Build Resilience to Thrive in Uncertainty with Gemma Leigh Roberts

Gemma Leigh Roberts shares recent science behind resilience and how to bounce back from whatever the world throws at you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you shouldn’t confuse grit with resilience   2) The challenges worth seeking out to build your resilience   3) How to build resilience into daily routines   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep772 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GEMMA —  Gemma Roberts is a chartered psychologist who has spe...

Jun 02, 202244 min

771: How to Own Your Career and Build Your Dream Job with Ann Hiatt

Ann Hiatt shares valuable lessons learned on career development from her 15 years working alongside Silicon Valley’s top CEOs.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top three things you can do to develop your career   2) How to deal with the pressures of big-impact opportunities   3) How to carve out your path to promotion when there is none   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep771 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANN —  Ann Hiatt is a best sellin...

May 30, 202244 min

770: How to Become the Manager that Your Team Wants with Russ Laraway

Russ Laraway reveals how being a great manager is simpler than you think.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The key to sharing feedback that actually works  2) How to get your manager to manage well  3) Why you need to “prioritize prioritization” and how to do it  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep770 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RUSS —  Russ has had a diverse 28 year operational management career. He was a Company Commander in the Marine Cor...

May 26, 202248 min

769: How to Command the Room, Connect with Your Audience, and Close the Deal with Laura Sicola

Laura Sicola breaks down the communication tools and techniques for building a strong presence and delivering maximum impact.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How you’re introducing yourself wrong—and how to do it better  2) The magic words to capture your audience’s attention  3) What it really takes to persuade your audience  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep769 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LAURA —  Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership commun...

May 19, 202256 min

768: How to Embrace Generational Differences and Resolve Conflict with Chris De Santis

Chris De Santis shares helpful insights about each generation and how to work more effectively across ages.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to turn generational friction into an opportunity   2) How to give feedback that works for every generation   3) How to motivate people from every generation   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep768 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHRIS —  Chris De Santis is a speaker, author, consultant, and most recen...

May 16, 202232 min

767: How to Build Tremendous Mental Strength with Amy Morin

Amy Morin delineates the bad mental habits that are holding us back from achieving our full potential.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three elements of mental strength   2) The 13 things mentally strong people don’t do   3) How to more effectively tolerate discomfort and distress in our day-to-day   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep767 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT AMY —  Amy Morin is editor-in-chief at Verywell Mind, a licensed clinic...

May 12, 202247 min

766: Marshall Goldsmith on Simple Shifts for a More Fulfilling Career and Life

Marshall Goldsmith unpacks the pervasive myths about happiness and provides an alternative path for finding fulfillment every day.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three ingredients of a fulfilling life   2) Six powerful questions for increasing your happiness every day   3) The powerful mindset that stops people-pleasing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep766 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARSHALL —  Marshall Goldsmith has been recogniz...

May 09, 202253 min

765: The Simple Actions behind Great Teams and Cultures with Daniel Coyle

Daniel Coyle shares many simple–yet highly effective–actions any team can take to foster a cohesive, positive culture.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Four simple actions that establish deep connection   2) The top thing that builds trust   3) How to craft a mantra that truly resonates   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep765 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DANIEL —  Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Cod e, wh...

May 05, 202243 min

764: Enhancing Your Communications by Mastering Your Own Style with Maryanne O’Brien

Maryanne O’Brien unpacks how understanding communication styles improves your ability to be heard.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The keys to better conversations   2) The four communication styles–and how to master yours  3) How to bridge the gap between your style and others’   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep764 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARYANNE —  Maryanne has spent her career helping leaders and teams learn how to consciously co...

May 02, 202233 min

763: Stephen M. R. Covey Reveals How Great Leaders Inspire Teams

Stephen M. R. Covey shares why command-and-control leadership is ineffective (yet widespread) and how to get superior results as a trust-and-inspire leader.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The two traits needed to build trust   2) Why so many leaders today fail to inspire their teams   3) The one belief that separates great leaders from the rest   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep763 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STEPHEN —  Stephen M.R. Cov...

Apr 28, 202257 min

762: Reclaiming Your Day to Achieve More while Working Less with Donna McGeorge

Donna McGeorge shares how you can take back your time and maximize your productivity—all while doing less.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why less is often more for productivity   2) The one meeting you should always schedule   3) How to feel more energized throughout the day   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep762 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DONNA —  Donna is a passionate productivity coach with modern time management strategies designed...

Apr 25, 202232 min

761: How to Shape Great Work Relationships Through Honor and Ritual with Erica Keswin

Erica Keswin reveals how you can shape your workplace to be both good for people and great for business.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The do’s and don’ts of honoring relationships   2) Three components of rituals that bring teams together   3) How you can make connections, even when working remotely   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep761 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ERICA —  Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought-a...

Apr 21, 202239 min

760: Taking the Fear out of Feedback with Joe Hirsch

Joe Hirsch reveals why we all struggle with feedback and shares how we can get better at giving and receiving it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The small shift that improves our relationship with feedback   2) Why to ditch the feedback sandwich and embrace the W.R.A.P.   3) What to do when you’re not getting the feedback you need    Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep760 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOE —  Dr. Joe Hirsch helps leaders...

Apr 18, 202256 min

759: How to Make the Most of LinkedIn and Get Hired with Jeremy Schifeling

Jeremy Schifeling walks you through the ins and outs of LinkedIn and how you can make it work for you and your career.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top thing on your profile that you need to focus on    2) How to get a ton of LinkedIn connections fast   3) The simple thing that boosts your odds of getting hired by 10x   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep759 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JEREMY —  Jeremy Schifeling has devoted his...

Apr 14, 202243 min

758: How to Thrive and Succeed Through Authentic Grit with Caroline Miller

Caroline Miller talks about why gritty people achieve more success–and how you can be one too.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why grit is essential to success   2) How humility cultivates grit   3) Why everyone needs a mastermind group   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep758 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CAROLINE —  For three decades, Caroline has been a pioneer with her groundbreaking work in the areas of goal setting, grit, happiness and ...

Apr 11, 202242 min

757: How to Find the Career You Truly Love with Marcus Buckingham

Marcus Buckingham reveals strategies for identifying the work that fills you up.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The secret to finding your “love” at work   2) How you can be “irreplicable” at work   3) Why you should see your job as a scavenger hunt, instead of a ladder   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep757 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARCUS —  Marcus Buckingham is a global researcher and New York Times bestselling author focused on unl...

Apr 07, 202247 min

756: Perfectionism: Solutions for all Five Types with Stephen Guise

Stephen Guise shares how imperfectionism can lead us to leading happier, healthier, and more productive lives.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The two-letter shift that stops rumination   2) Two tricks to stop caring about what other people think   3) How to move past the doubt of starting something new   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep756 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STEPHEN —  Stephen Guise is an international bestselling author, blogg...

Apr 04, 202235 min

755: How to Market Yourself to Maximize Career Opportunities with Diana Chan

Diana Chan outlines best practices for improving your career prospects by marketing yourself well.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The biggest networking mistakes professionals make   2) The real first step to any successful job hunt   3) The right way to answer, “Tell me more about yourself”   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep755 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DIANA —  Diana YK Chan is a former Recruiter turned Executive Career Coach, Speak...

Mar 31, 202242 min

754: How to Get More by Negotiating So Everyone Wins with Barry Nalebuff

Barry Nalebuff introduces a radical new way to negotiate so everyone gets their fair share of the pie.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Three questions to make any negotiation easier   2) The two key words to avoid and embrace   3) The popular negotiation tactic that can actually break trust   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep754 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BARRY —  Barry Nalebuff is the Milton Steinbach Professor at Yale School of Managem...

Mar 28, 202242 min

753: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Resolving Conflict with Ralph Kilmann

Ralph Kilmann, co-creator of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, reveals the surprising source of all conflict—and shares his best practices for expertly resolving them.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprising root of almost all conflict   2) Why collaboration isn’t your best and only option   3) Two strategies to overcome the stress and discomfort of conflict   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep753 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT R...

Mar 24, 202247 min

752: How to Reframe Rejection, Beat Burnout, and Get Unstuck with Lia Garvin

Lia Garvin talks about the mental shifts that are crucial to moving forward at work.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Key phrases to avoid at work   2) The questions to ask when you’re stuck   3) How to overcome impostor syndrome   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep752 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LIA —  Lia Garvin is an operations leader, speaker and executive coach on a mission to humanize the workplace, one conversation at a time. She has...

Mar 21, 202241 min

751: How to Decrease Loneliness and Increase Belonging with Ryan Jenkins

Ryan Jenkins tackles the overlooked problem of loneliness in the workplace and shares expert tips for fostering connection and belonging for both yourself and your team.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you can still feel lonely around other people   2) Just how loneliness is harming our health and productivity   3) The simplest thing you can do now to feel less lonely   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep751 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RYAN ...

Mar 17, 202240 min

750: How to Inspire Growth Amidst Discomfort with Bill Eckstrom

Bill Eckstrom discusses how top coaches inspire and challenge their teams to grow.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The six things effective coaches do differently   2) The wrong and right way to challenge your team to grow   3) Three morning habits to make every day a great day   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep750 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BILL —  Bill Eckstrom is the CEO and founder of Ecsell Institute. Bill’s robust professional car...

Mar 14, 202235 min

749: How to Break Free from Perfectionism with Dr. Thomas Curran

Behavioral psychologist Thomas Curran reveals the science behind perfectionism and why it’s perfectly OK to be imperfect.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why perfectionism is not correlated with performance   2) The self-limiting beliefs underlying perfectionism   3) The tools to combat perfectionism   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep749 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT THOMAS —  Thomas Curran is a British Psychological Society chartered soci...

Mar 10, 202236 min

748: How to Decrease Ambiguity and Increase Clarity with Karen Martin

Karen Martin shares her top tips for clearly communicating what you mean and getting others to do the same.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to speak your mind without coming off as harsh   2) The one question to ask when someone’s being unclear   3) Fuzzy words you should stop using immediately   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep748 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KAREN —  Karen Martin, president of the global consulting firm TKMG, Inc., ...

Mar 07, 202241 min

747: How to Build your Career with Extraordinary Mentors with Patrick Kilner

Patrick Kilner reveals why traditional networking methods no longer work—and shares his simple process for expanding influence.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why everyone needs to find six key relationships   2) The simple secret to winning anyone over   3) One question you should never ask—and another you should always ask   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep747 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PATRICK —  Pat Kilner has created and led three...

Mar 03, 202247 min

746: How to Foster Deep Connection and Influence with Zoe Chance

Zoe Chance shares heartwarming, powerful, and practical advice for building relationships and getting people to say yes to you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The one thing that motivates people more than money   2) How to exude more warmth and likability   3) The one question that helps you get along with anyone   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep746 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ZOE —  Zoe Chance is a writer, teacher, researcher, and cli...

Feb 28, 202247 min

745: How to Handle Bad Bosses and Toxic Coworkers with Tessa West

Tessa West addresses the seven common types of jerks at work–and how to deal with them effectively.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to tell if someone is being an intentional jerk at work   2) How to identify your particular type of work jerk   3) How to tell if you’re the jerk at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep745 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TESSA —  Tessa West is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University, where s...

Feb 24, 202248 min
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