Dave Crenshaw shares hard-hitting research on the perils of multitasking—and how to improve your focus. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The right and the wrong way to “multitask” 2) Why we love to switch tasks—and how we can break that habit 3) How a 2% increase in productivity makes all the difference Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep632 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of e...
Jan 11, 2021•52 min
Andrea Wanerstrand shares how widespread coaching has helped transform Microsoft. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why curiosity is the secret sauce to growth 2) Three coaching approaches that accelerate growth 3) How to get into the coach mindset Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep631 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREA — Andrea Wanerstrand works with leaders across the globe in transforming their teams to keep pace and get ahead in today's digital market through developing lead...
Jan 07, 2021•42 min
Katherine Crowley discusses what to do when your boss is holding you back. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What to do when your boss gets under your skin 2) The 20 bad boss behaviors that drive employees nuts 3) The most important thing you can do when managing up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep630 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATHERINE — Katherine Crowley is a Harvard-trained psychotherapist and career consultant. She helps individuals identify and tackle psychological and ...
Jan 04, 2021•33 min
Psychologist Lea Waters talks about tools you need to tap into your strengths. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best way to tap into your strengths 2) Why our strengths are often hiding–and how to find them 3) The hack that halts anxiety Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep629 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LEA — Lea Waters AM, PhD is a psychologist, researcher, professor, published author, internationally-celebrated keynote speaker and one of the world’s leading experts on Posi...
Dec 24, 2020•44 min
Daniel Scriver shares insights on how to develop your career from his experience as a college dropout turned designer turned CEO. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to develop new skills through self-teaching 2) Why Daniel left a dream job at Apple 3) Why you should always seek discomfort Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep628 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Daniel Scrivner is the CEO of Flow. Previously he was the Head of Design at Digit and Square. He's worked for some ...
Dec 21, 2020•43 min
Matt Norman discusses how to break the mental patterns that hinder our growth—and encourage healthier patterns. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The thinking pattern that saps our energy 2) Two questions to keep your thoughts from overwhelming you 3) How to keep criticism from fazing you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep627 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MATT — Matt Norman is President & CEO of Norman & Associates, which offers Dale Carnegie programs in Minnesota, Iowa, N...
Dec 17, 2020•48 min
Steve Dalton details his systematic process for securing dream interviews. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to generate 40 target employers in 40 minutes 2) Three effective ways to reach out to potential advocates 3) The 6 crucial elements of the 75-word networking email Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep626 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Dalton is a senior career consultant and program director for Duke University’s full-time MBA program. He holds his own MBA fr...
Dec 14, 2020•53 min
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar discusses the fundamental principles that help us lead happier, more effective lives. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why many ambitious people end up unhappy 2) Why chasing happiness won’t make you happier—and what will 3) How to find your motivation in just five minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep625 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TAL — Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, as well as the creator and instructor of the C...
Dec 10, 2020•43 min
Comedian David Nihill shares his key techniques from his stand-up act that can help you become a better speaker. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to creating stories that stick 2) How to use callbacks to delight listeners 3) How to always remember what you want to say Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep624 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Nihill is a bestselling author of Do You Talk Funny , listed by Book Authority as the best book of all time on public spea...
Dec 07, 2020•51 min
7 Habits expert Jennifer Colosimo discusses how to practice Stephen Covey’s principles more consistently in your daily life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 7 Habits and why they’re still relevant today 2) How proactivity improves your effectiveness by 50X 3) The two habits that make the biggest difference in your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep623 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer Colosimo is a 7 Habits expert as well as President of the Enterprise...
Dec 03, 2020•46 min
Kirsty Bortoft shares easy ways to keep stress and negativity at bay. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to un-hijack your brain in 12 seconds 2) How to effectively deal with stress in five steps 3) The number one reason why most people struggle with stress Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep622 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KIRSTY — Kirsty Bortoft is an award-winning mindset coach to entrepreneurs and professionals. She helps them to dissolve stress and anxiety without having t...
Nov 30, 2020•40 min
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Nov 16, 2020•55 sec
Steve Glaveski reveals how to unlearn the four habits that make us time poor. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we often feel like we get nothing done 2) The simplest way to keep others from stealing your time 3) Why we achieve more when we have less time Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep621 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Glaveski is an entrepreneur, author and podcast host whose mission is to unlock the latent potential of people so that they can create more imp...
Nov 09, 2020•49 min
Anne Grady discusses how to bring more positivity into your life by building your resilience muscle. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What to do when negativity hijacks your brain 2) The simple trick to making each day more enjoyable 3) The foundational skills of resilient people Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep620 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE — Anne Grady is an internationally recognized speaker and author who shares humor, humility, refreshing honesty, and practical str...
Nov 05, 2020•39 min
Seth Godin debunks persistent myths about creativity to show how professionals can deliver more creative output at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The real reason why we don’t think we’re creative 2) The most effective way to overcome creative block 3) Why you should embrace your impostor syndrome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep619 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SETH — Seth Godin is the author of nineteen international bestsellers that have been translated into over 35 l...
Nov 02, 2020•32 min
Jodi Hume shares decision-making strategies for finding greater clarity whenever you’re stuck. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What to do when every decision seems overwhelming 2) Two best practices for sorting through tough decisions 3) Powerful questions to surface hidden roadblocks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep618 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JODI — After a 15-year career as COO of a growing architecture firm, Jodi Hume shifted gears and has made a name for herself over...
Oct 29, 2020•42 min
David Kadavy explains how to harness your mental energy to improve your productivity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How our obsession with time management hurts us 2) Three questions to ask to get more work done 3) How to easily shift to the optimal mental state for work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep617 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Kadavy is a bestselling author, blogger, podcaster, and speaker. Through his blogging at kadavy.net and his podcast, Love Your ...
Oct 26, 2020•49 min
Brandon Smith shares how to cut through non-stop urgency and work on what’s truly important. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How urgency is just like hot sauce 2) What your boss really means when they say everything’s urgent 3) How to expertly say no to extra work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep616 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRANDON — Brandon went from not being able to order a pizza due to a debilitating stutter to becoming a master communicator. He went on to teach commu...
Oct 22, 2020•41 min
Curt Steinhorst reveals why we often struggle to take control of our attention—and what we can do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Surprising statistics that illustrate our level of distraction 2) The essential keys to accessing flow state 3) How to improve your focus in three steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep615 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CURT — Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book Can I Have Your Attention? , an expert on focus and distracti...
Oct 19, 2020•45 min
Poker champion Annie Duke shares tools to improve your decision-making process and your ability to predict the future. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why your decisions still matter, even when you don’t call the shots 2) The shift in language that leads to more open conversations 3) How a pros and cons list tricks us into making worse decisions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep614 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNIE — Annie Duke is an author, corporate speaker, and consultant ...
Oct 15, 2020•51 min
Influence expert Brian Ahearn discusses how to get more yesses using Dr. Cialdini’s principles of PRE-suasion. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How one question dramatically improves your chances of yes 2) The two ways to capture people’s attention 3) Why we’re more persuasive when we talk less Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep613 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 spe...
Oct 12, 2020•44 min
Lindsay Gordon reveals how to build and select excellent options for your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get “unstuck” at work 2) How to define success on your terms 3) Why it’s okay to have a “boring” job Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep612 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LINDSAY — Lindsay Gordon is a career coach for analytically minded people who want to stop doing what they think is "right" in their career and start doing what's right for them. She helps peop...
Oct 08, 2020•39 min
Michael Solomon discusses the fundamental skills that keep game-changers above the rest. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one thing that leads to exponential career growth 2) An overlooked skill that sets any professional apart 3) The most dangerous thing you can do to your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep611 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Solomon is the cofounder of 10x Management, the world’s first tech talent agency. 10x matches top contract techn...
Oct 05, 2020•41 min
Dr. Tania Israel discusses the fundamental skills that help us have more empathic conversations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) One skill to make difficult conversations more manageable 2) How to stop seeing disagreement as a threat 3) The two fears that keep us from actively listening Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep610 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TANIA — Tania Israel is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Raised in Charlott...
Oct 01, 2020•38 min
Devora Zack debunks multitasking myths and shares how singletasking can help you get more done– one thing at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why multitasking reduces your efficiency 2) How to unplug effectively 3) Why we get addicted to multitasking Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep609 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEVORA — Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author and global speaker with books in 45 language translations. Her c...
Sep 28, 2020•38 min
Tracy Timm discusses how to define your professional value and find greater fulfillment in your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three types of fit that determine career satisfaction 2) Why an emphasis on job titles hurts our careers 3) How to get clear on your toughest decisions in one hour Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep608 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TRACY — Tracy Timm is the founder of The Nth Degree® Career Academy, the proven career clarity system that help...
Sep 24, 2020•56 min
Todd Henry explains how to tap into your personal motivation code to bring more energy and excitement to your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What it really takes to create lasting motivation 2) How our motivations distract us—and how to curb that 3) The 27 flavors of motivation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep607 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He speaks and ...
Sep 21, 2020•48 min
Edward Hess discusses how to stay relevant in the digital age via hyperlearning. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you need to rethink the way you work 2) The secret to achieving inner peace 3) How to redefine your ego Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep606 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT EDWARD — Edward Hess is a Professor of Business Administration, Batten Fellow and Batten Executive-in-Residence at the Darden Graduate School of Business. He has spent twenty years in the busine...
Sep 17, 2020•39 min
Chris McChesney discusses how to achieve more with your team by following the four disciplines of execution. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three roadblocks to execution 2) The only two things that create engagement 3) How to instill accountability in 20 minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep605 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris McChesney is the Global Practice Leader of Execution for Franklin Covey and is one of the primary developers of the 4 Disciplines of ...
Sep 14, 2020•48 min
Kathy Caprino discusses how to bridge the power gaps that hold you back from career success. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The seven most common barriers to career success 2) An easy way to start advocating for yourself more 3) The one habit that drastically minimizes your presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep604 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATHY — Kathy Caprino is a career and executive coach, author, speaker, and leadership trainer dedicated to the advancement of wom...
Sep 10, 2020•42 min
