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!

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862: How to Create and Choose Better Solutions with Sheena Iyengar

Sheena Iyengar reveals the secret to how the world’s best thinkers come up with their biggest ideas–and how you can do it too.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How the world’s best ideas come to be   2) How to identify what the actual problem is   3) Where emotions fit into the creative process   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep862 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SHEENA —  Sheena S. Iyengar is the S.T. Lee Professor of Business at the Columbi...

May 04, 2023•41 min

861: Helping Others Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood through Active Listening with Heather Younger

Heather Younger shares the simple steps anyone can take to help others feel heard and valued.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why others feel like we aren't listening—even when we are   2) The wrong and right way to paraphrase what you heard   3) How to keep your patience when things get heated   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep861 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HEATHER —  Heather R. Younger is the founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix. She i...

May 01, 2023•26 min

860: The Science of Compelling Body Language with Richard Newman

Richard Newman reveals insights on the small–but impactful–shifts anyone can make to become a more powerful communicator.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to maximize your impact with two hand gestures.  2) The key to looking like a charismatic leader.  3) The most important question to ask before any presentation.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep860 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RICHARD —  Richard is the Founder of Body Talk. Over the...

Apr 27, 2023•59 min

859: How to Be a Leader–Instead of a Boss with Todd Dewett

Todd Dewett shares how to harness you and your team’s true power.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why and how to collaborate–not dictate.  2) Why you should go for candor over.  3) The low-cost way to optimize your team.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep859 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TODD —  Dr. Todd Dewett is a globally recognized leadership educator, author, and speaker. After working with Andersen Consulting and Ernst & Young, he...

Apr 24, 2023•22 min

858: Managing Small Stresses Before They Create Big Problems with Rob Cross

Rob Cross explains the dangers of microstress and provides practical solutions to build your resilience.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why microstress is a much larger problem than we think.  2) Three types of microstress to watch out for.  3) Three solutions for when someone’s causing microstress.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep858 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ROB —  Rob Cross is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at...

Apr 20, 2023•42 min

857: How to Stop Feeling Doubtful and Start Feeling Successful with Laura Gassner Otting

Laura Gassner Otting reveals the surprising reason why success can sometimes feel like a burden—and what to do about it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why success often makes us feel conflicted.  2) How to turn impostor syndrome on its head.  3) How to find your confidence when doubt settles in.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep857 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LAURA —  Author, Catalyst, and Executive Coach Laura Gassner Otting inspires ...

Apr 17, 2023•45 min

856: How to Awaken Your Genius and Become Extraordinary with Ozan Varol

Ozan Varol reveals how to surface your unique talents that enable you to achieve extraordinary results.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprising technique writers of The Office used to keep their ideas fresh.  2) A powerful question for uncovering your hidden genius.  3) How being a people pleaser is killing your genius.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep856 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT OZAN —  Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned...

Apr 13, 2023•43 min

855: Turning Anxiety into Your Source of Strength with Morra Aarons-Mele

Morra Aarons-Mele shares powerful tactics for channeling anxiety into a productive force.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why it’s powerful to admit you’re anxious.  2) The common thought traps that hold achievers back.  3) Three powerful solutions to stop negative self-talk.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep855 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MORRA —  Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever , a top-10 management podcast that h...

Apr 10, 2023•37 min

854: Mastering Your Surprise Career Super Power: Notetaking with Anh Dao Pham

Anh Dao Pham shares pro tips on developing the most underrated skill that makes a world of difference: note-taking.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why note-taking is a powerful differentiator  2) The four-hour investment that ends up saving hundreds of hours 3) How to synthesize your notes for maximum impact Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep854 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANH —  Anh Dao Pham, VP of Product & Program Management at Edmunds.com, ...

Apr 06, 2023•48 min

853: The Four Workarounds that Help Solve Nearly any Problem with Paulo Savaget

Paulo Savaget reveals unconventional tactics to solve just about any problem.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The four workarounds–and how to use them.  2) How to maximize incentives to start change.  3) Why you shouldn’t let limited resources stop you.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep853 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAULO —  Paulo Savaget is associate professor at Oxford University’s Engineering Sciences Department and the Saïd Business...

Apr 03, 2023•37 min

852: Dale Carnegie’s Timeless Wisdom on Building Mental Resilience and Strong Relationships with Joe Hart

Joe Hart shares powerful wisdom on how to create the life you want based on the timeless principles of Dale Carnegie.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The questions that make your mind unshakeable   2) The powerful habit that sets you up for daily success   3) The secret to getting along with even the most difficult people   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep852 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOE —  Joe Hart began his career as a practicing at...

Mar 30, 2023•37 min

851: How to Build Confidence Through Trust with Nicole Kalil

Confidence sherpa Nicole Kalil busts the myth about confidence and validation and shows you how to develop true confidence.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What confidence really means   2) The four questions to ask when you have low confidence   3) How to build trust within yourself   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep851 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NICOLE —  Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “Woman’s Wor...

Mar 27, 2023•42 min

850: How to Reinvent Yourself in Life and Work with Joanne Lipman

Joanne Lipman reveals her strategies for reinventing how you live, work, and lead.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How struggle makes you better.  2) Three tricks to make any transition easier.  3) How to take the most efficient brain breaks.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep850 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOANNE —  Joanne Lipman is a pioneering journalist and the author of the No. 1 bestseller THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID: What Men and Women Ne...

Mar 23, 2023•35 min

849: How to Build Better Teams through Better Inclusion with Sally Helgesen

Sally Helgesen provides practical ways to foster solidarity and inclusion rather than division.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The merits of true inclusivity.  2) Why it pays to give the benefit of the doubt.  3) How to manage your triggers effectively.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep849 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SALLY —  Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-...

Mar 20, 2023•41 min

848: How to Quickly Grow and Future-Proof Your Career with Jason Feifer

Jason Feifer shares the simple things you can do today to set yourself up for a more successful tomorrow.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mindset that helps you uncover hidden opportunities.  2) Why real growth happens outside your role.  3) The biggest career mistake professionals make.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep848 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JASON —  Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a startup ad...

Mar 16, 2023•44 min

847 : How to Enhance Your Team’s Greatness through Coaching with Sara Canaday

Sara Canaday shares the essential skills that help managers level up their leadership and engage employees.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprisingly simple principles of coaching well.  2) The two types of coaching and when to deploy each.  3) A step-by-step guide to coaching effectively.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep847 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SARA —  Sara Canaday is a leadership strategist and award-winning author who h...

Mar 13, 2023•37 min

846: How to Elevate and Empower Teams to Reach Their Full Potential with Robert Glazer

Robert Glazer shows how to build your team’s capacity and empower them to reach their full potential.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to cure exhaustion in teams.  2) The simple trick to making difficult conversations easier.  3) How to influence company culture without a leadership position.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep846 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ROBERT —  Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a glo...

Mar 09, 2023•32 min

845: The Surprising Power of Shutting Up with Dan Lyons

Dan Lyons shows why and how silence can be your greatest superpower.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How conversations dramatically influence overall health and happiness.  2) How to tell if you’re talking too much.  3) How pauses wield enormous power.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep845 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAN —  Dan Lyons is the author of Disrupted: My Adventures in the Startup Bubble , a New York Times bestselling memoir, and...

Mar 06, 2023•42 min

844: The Six Words that Dramatically Increase Your Impact with Jonah Berger

Jonah Berger reveals how to massively increase your persuasiveness through simple shifts in your language.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The simple two letter shift that makes you more persuasive.  2) The easiest way to look–and become–smarter.  3) A tiny speech habit that’s undermining your impact.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep844 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JONAH —  Jonah Berger is a Wharton Professor, internationally bestselling...

Mar 02, 2023•38 min

843: The Master Key to Overcoming Procrastination with Dr. Hayden Finch

Dr. Hayden Finch unpacks the psychology behind procrastination and shares strategies for overcoming it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why time management won’t solve procrastination—and what will.  2) The easier way to do what you don’t want to do.  3) A powerful question to help motivate you into action.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep843 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HAYDEN —  Dr. Hayden Finch is a licensed clinical psychologist, beh...

Feb 27, 2023•44 min

842: How to Thrive in High-Stakes Situations with Carol Kauffman

Carol Kauffman reveals her secrets for finding your calm in the biggest moments.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The super question to ask yourself dozens of times a day.  2) How to avoid being hijacked by stress.  3) How to find the best approach in any situation.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep842 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CAROL —  Carol Kauffman is known internationally as a leader in the field of coaching. Carol works extensively...

Feb 23, 2023•36 min

841: How to Get Creative on Demand with Baronfig’s Joey Cofone

Joey Cofone shares what it really means to be creative and why everyone can be creative in any role.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why creativity isn’t just for the “creatives”.  2) Why we shouldn’t shy away from our fears.  3) How to come up with ideas on the spot.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep841 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOEY —  Joey Cofone is the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, an award-winning designer and entrepreneur, and a...

Feb 20, 2023•46 min

840: The Science Behind Strong, Lasting Friendships with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

Dr. Marisa G. Franco reveals how to harness the science of attachment to foster deeper relationships at work and in life.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three types of loneliness we all experience.  2) Why work friends are critical to your wellbeing.  3) The six practices that help you make and keep friends.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep840 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARISA —  An enlightening psychologist, international speaker...

Feb 16, 2023•43 min

839: The 12 Stages of Burnout: How to Identify and Recover from Yours with Hamza Khan

Hamza Khan provides an in-depth look into how professionals burnout—and offers powerful advice for recovery and prevention.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The 12 phases of burnout.  2) The D.R.A.G.O.N. framework for beating burnout.  3) How to set boundaries without ruining relationships.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep839 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HAMZA —  Hamza Khan is the Co-Founder of SkillsCamp, a leading soft skills training c...

Feb 13, 2023•43 min

838: How to Listen and Solve Problems Like a Master Innovator with Mark Rickmeier

Mark Rickmeier shares the specific approaches product innovators use to develop breakthrough solutions.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The double diamond framework for more effective problem solving.  2) How to quickly generate new, original ideas in two ways.  3) A handy tool to help you select the most resonant solution.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep838 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARK —  Mark Rickmeier is the Chief Executive Offi...

Feb 09, 2023•37 min

837: How to Transition to a Better Career Future with Tricia Sitemere

Tricia Sitemere discusses how to prepare for and successfully execute a career transition.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The CTRL + ALT + DELETE mantra for developing your career.  2) The toxic trait holding many professionals back.  3) The telltale signs it’s time for a switch—and how to start.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep837 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TRICIA —  Tricia Sitemere is an action centered Career Strategist and Consult...

Feb 06, 2023•30 min

836: How to Drive Engagement to Get Your Project Done with Anh Dao Pham

Anh Dao Pham shares her battle-tested strategies for leading your team to project success, even without formal authority.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The one essential question to get any project moving.  2) An overlooked skill that boosts project success rates.  3) The two things you need for people to align with your goals.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep836 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANH DAO PHAM —  Anh Dao Pham, VP of Product ...

Feb 02, 2023•43 min

835: How to Thrive amid Stress and Irritation with Dr. Sharon Melnick

Sharon Melnick reveals how you can set the tone and be the best version of yourself all day long, no matter what situation you find yourself in.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to deal with your stress response effectively.  2) What do to when you’re emotionally hijacked.  3) How to turn a “no” into a “yes”.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep835 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SHARON MELNICK —  Sharon Melnick, PhD is the premier expert on...

Jan 30, 2023•43 min

834: How to End Micromanagement Once and For All with Lia Garvin

Lia Garvin discusses how employees and managers can work together to put an end to micromanaging.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three telltale signs of micromanaging.  2) How micromanaging makes everyone less effective.  3) How to expertly respond to a micromanager.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep834 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LIA GARVIN —  Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, TEDx speaker and workplace strategist wi...

Jan 26, 2023•39 min

833: The Four-Step Process to Influencing People and Decisions with Andres Lares

Andres Lares reveals the surprising psychology behind decision-making and shares a four-step process to influence others.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to tap into the hidden driver behind most decisions 2) The critical steps that set you up for greater influence 3) What to say when you’re losing the other person Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep833 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANDRES —  Andres Lares has been the Managing Partner and CEO of Shapiro...

Jan 23, 2023•36 min

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