How do you make an email stand out amid overflowing inboxes? Chief Marketing Sumo and email expert Alex Berman teaches how to craft effective emails that get responses. You’ll learn: 1) How to send cold emails, without being a spammer 2) How to zero in on a recipient’s email address 3) Best practices in customization, subject lines, and openers to ensure your email gets read About Alex Alex Berman is the Chief Marketing Sumo for InspireBeats and is responsible for generating over $20 million dol...
Jun 08, 2016•29 min
Living for a century will soon become the norm. Psychologist Lynda Gratton explains how this new found longevity will alter the stages of life, and what this means for your career. You’ll learn: 1) The massive implications a 100-year life has on your career strategy 2) The importance of spending time with people at different ages 3) An easy tool that allows you to step back and ‘audit’ your own intangible assets, at any point in your career About Lynda Lynda Gratton is a Professor of Management ...
Jun 06, 2016•26 min
Speaker/author and fellow career podcast host Arel Moodie teaches us the do’s and don’t’s for how to be well liked in all areas of life. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A quick way to craft texts or emails into more likable, powerful messages 2) The power of a smile, and the impact it can have on people remembering you 3) Easy ways to make people around you feel special every day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep19 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AREL — Arel Moodie has given the ...
Jun 03, 2016•48 min
Verily co-founder and CEO Kara Eschbach shares about the differences between the corporate world and entrepreneurship, and what everyone can do better navigate their careers. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How a casual brunch transformed Kara’s career on Wall Street into founding and launching a major web publication. 2) How to accelerate your career by taking on more responsibility, faster. 3) Tips and tricks for building a great working relationship with your manager, regardless of your industry. Subscri...
Jun 01, 2016•39 min
Prolific speaker/author/Master of Ceremonies Thom Singer provides mindsets and tactics for building the best possible relationships with colleagues and new connections. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why a simple hand-written note still goes a long way. 2) How to apply the coffee / meal /beer rule to de-clutter your contact list. 3) The art of reframing “I’m busy” into something positive. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep17 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THOM — Thom has an ecle...
May 27, 2016•45 min
Who would have thought failure could be fun? Andrea Waltz explains the ‘go for no’ philosophy, and how learning to fail might just be the best thing for your career. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why aiming to fail can actually increase success in the long run. 2) How to turn “no” into a positive word. 3) What you can do to put the “go for no” philosophy into practice in your life. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep16 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREA — Andrea Waltz is pass...
May 25, 2016•32 min
If you ever find yourself going crazy with all the “stuff” on your mind, this episode is for you. Legendary productivity expert, GTD (Getting Things Done) originator, and best-selling author David Allen shares keys to getting work and life under control. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why “write it on your butt“ can be a valid system. 2) The core principles, science, and practices underlying the world’s most-used personal productivity system. 3) How to cultivate the space our brains to generate power and c...
May 23, 2016•47 min
Dr. Marcia Reynolds provides tools for some extra self-mastery of emotions to enrich ourselves and our colleagues. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The story of a dramatic exchange in jail that altered Marcia’s life trajectory—and made me cry. 2) Key coaching questions that make people stop, think, and become open to change. 3) The four steps to change your emotional state at will. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep14 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCIA — Dr. Marcia Reynolds coa...
May 20, 2016•44 min
In today’s selfie-filtered world, people crave authenticity more than ever. Dr Todd Dewett shows us how valuable it is to be your true self, and why being a genuine person is just as important as being a professional at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The importance of being real, and how to safely reveal more of your authentic self at work. 2) The power of vulnerability, and how exposing your mistakes can actually make you a better boss. 3) How to approach self improvement without it being overwhelmi...
May 18, 2016•30 min
In this episode, “Rising Star of the Consulting Profession” Claire Pedersen Patel shares insight into her rapid career rise, from the importance of finding confidence to the traits that turn employees into great leaders. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How Claire’s own initiative led to her leading the entire associate team. 2) What to do when you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing at work. 3) The qualities that truly stand out on resumes. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep12 for clickable v...
May 16, 2016•39 min
Being a great communicator is more than art alone. It’s also science. In this episode, Dr. Carmen Simon shows us the link between brain function and communication results, and explains the brain science behind how we absorb information and turn it into action. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to harness the psychological action hierarchy of reflexes, habits and goals to communicate easily actionable messages. 2) The importance of repetition, and how to use it to your advantage. 3) The one thing that the ...
May 13, 2016•45 min
Drama should never take priority over great work. In this episode, “Drama Free Guy” Dennis McIntee shows us how to find the underlying root cause of office drama, and how to achieve positive and long lasting solutions for everyone. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The critical link between culture and workplace behavior. 2) The right questions to ask to diffuse drama and solve a problem. 3) The best way to encourage team members to take ownership for their actions. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1...
May 11, 2016•30 min
Great communication skills are critical to success in today’s workplace. Mingling maven Susan RoAne shows us how to make the most of social events and build relationships by sharing tips and tricks learned from a lifetime of experience in the networking world. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How a farmer reframed the ‘dirty’ word networking into something positive. 2) The three essential elements of a self-introduction. 3) Several safe opening lines to use when meeting new people, anywhere. 4) How to keep a...
May 09, 2016•41 min
School has never been this much fun. Comedian and creative teacher Esteban Gast shows us how to bring creativity into our every day life, while having a lot of laughs along the way. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The most important factor behind great creative ideas. 2) Easy steps you can take to spark creativity in your daily life. 3) Tried and tested tools to help you come up with better ideas, faster. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep8 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ESTEBAN ...
May 06, 2016•42 min
What does Machiavelli have to teach us about management skills? How can the works of Carl Jung make us better employees? Jocelyn Davis dusts off 2,5000 years of literature to show us that the classics aren’t just for history buffs, but can help with personal improvement in today’s workplace. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What a famed psychologist would do with today’s standard personality tests. 2) A tyrant’s surprising tips on being a great boss. 3) What Frankenstein can teach us about leadership. Subscr...
May 04, 2016•40 min
Arthur demonstrated his epic expertise when it comes to finding purpose at work. He provided a fantastic framework, robust assessment tools, and set of pro-tips for finding more purpose in your career. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three essential places where purpose is found in work. 2) Keys to finding that greener grass, right where you are. 3) How to access a free tool to diagnose your personal purpose-drivers. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep6 for clickable versions of the links below. ...
May 02, 2016•37 min
Chris dropped numerous quotable tidbits (go figure?!) about enhancing your persuasive appeals. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The critical acid test you should use while communicating. 2) How to dial into the right size of a request. 3) The key thing you need to prove to others in order for them to invest in your assumptions. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep5 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris Westfall is the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, and his strategies ha...
Apr 29, 2016•42 min
Gina Marotta turned the tables a bit as she asked me numerous questions to uncover my areas of "genius," the zone where I naturally shine. She shows you how to do the same. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The value hiding in frustrating encounters with people. 2) How to stay in your genius groove when other forces might knock you off. 3) The benefits of play Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep4 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GINA — Gina Marotta loves work and wants you to as well....
Apr 27, 2016•38 min
Victor shared some wise perspectives from his book Lead Inside the Box. Working through his 2x2 leadership framework, we got some insight on how to engage work different categories of people differently. By doing so, you can get optimal results from everyone—from the “slacker” to the “exemplar.” — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The potential life-threatening implications of not managing your leadership capital. 2) Specific watch-outs and pro tips for working with four different categories of people. 3) How t...
Apr 24, 2016•34 min
Arla shared some powerful insights on identifying and pursuing career advancement opportunity. If you’re currently eyeing a new move, you’ll want to hear her take. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to do your homework to snag the next advancement. 2) The importance of proactively chasing the big break. 3) Lessons learned from serving as Chief of Staff for two separate CEOs. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep2 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ARLA — Arla Lach is a Partner in Audit...
Apr 24, 2016•31 min
Mawi Asgedom shared some brilliant perspectives when it comes to speaking and writing with clarity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The surprisingly essential habits for the best speakers in the world. 2) How to obliterate pre-speaking jitters. 3) Keys to maintaining rhythm, interest, and engagement in writing. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MAWI — Mawi Asgedom is the founder and CEO of Mawi Learning. He has an inspiring story going from Ethiop...
Apr 21, 2016•47 min
Charlie Harary explores how to adjust your recurring thought patterns to find your greatness, enhance emotional wellbeing, and enjoy work more everyday. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to react to the world in a more empowered way 2) Two innate needs you must fulfill to be satisfied 3) Approaches to growing more everyday Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep283 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHARLIE — Charlie Harary is an author and internationally known speaker sought out for h...
Apr 21, 2016•44 min
Mary Abbajay shares how to manage up, understand who your boss is, and adapt to different personality types. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) One tiny, yet powerful, thing you can do to differentiate yourself from 99% of employees. 2) Obstacles to managing up. 3) Strategies for dealing with difficult bosses. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep275 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARY — Mary Abbajay is the president and co-founder of Careerstone Group, LLC, a woman-owned, full service...
Apr 21, 2016•40 min
Chris Voss shares how FBI hostage negotiation approaches enable more effective, persuasive communication, in any field. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The FBI 8 negotiation skills you can use at work 2) Why yes is the last thing you want to hear 3) The two words that immediately transform a negotiation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep311 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national best-seller “Never Split The Diff...
Apr 21, 2016•51 min
Laura Vanderkam gives her expert advice on feeling less busy, getting more done, and giving more value and meaning to your own time. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How those who feel their time is “vast” spend their day 2) How to draw more energy by acknowledging the three selves 3) How to stretch your experience of time Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep314 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura is the author of several time management and productivity books, like Off the...
Apr 21, 2016•45 min
Kellogg professor Carter Cast provides his research on career derailment–and how to prevent it! — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Two questions to ask yourself to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses 2) Frequently-occurring risk factors to watch out for 3) The two critical things that put you in the 98 percentile of your company Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep262 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CARTER — Carter Cast is a clinical professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Pr...
Apr 21, 2016•51 min
Tara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate–and how to optimally respond. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The key drivers behind fear and self-doubt. 2) A handy Hebrew distinction for thinking about fear. 3) How to consult your inner critic–and inner mentor–wisely. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep267 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TARA — Tara Mohr is an expert on leadership and well-being. She helps people play bigger in sharing their voices and br...
Apr 21, 2016•48 min
In this introductory episode, Pete addresses basic questions such as: Who is this podcast for? What kinds of skills and jobs does it aid? What’s the format ant timing of the show? What sorts of guests are joining? Who is Pete Mockaitis and why should we listen to anything he says? What are the "introductory sampler six pack" episodes A, B, C, D, E, and F? Transcript and See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
Apr 21, 2016•15 min
