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 nearly 10 years of experience working in som...
Mar 21, 2022•41 min
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 — Ryan Jenkins CSP® is an international...
Mar 17, 2022•40 min
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 career path has encompassed sales, sales leaders...
Mar 14, 2022•35 min
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 social psychologist. His primary area of expertis...
Mar 10, 2022•36 min
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., is a leading authority on business performanc...
Mar 07, 2022•41 min
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 companies: two in the real estate space and ...
Mar 03, 2022•47 min
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 climate philanthropist. She’s obsessed with the ...
Feb 28, 2022•47 min
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 she is a leading expert on interpersona...
Feb 24, 2022•48 min
Nate Zinsser reveals practices that athletes and military cadets use to overcome pressure and build the confidence to perform anytime and anywhere. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why confidence is a skill–not a quality 2) How to make affirmations work for you 3) What to do when you feel unmotivated Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep744 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATE — Dr. Nate Zinsser is the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academ...
Feb 21, 2022•45 min
Keith Ferrazzi reveals fresh best practices for working and leading in the post-COVID world of work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four critical shifts teams need to make 2) Two tiny tweaks that vastly improve team morale 3) Time-saving alternatives to time-wasting meetings Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep743 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KEITH — Keith Ferrazzi is a bestselling author, speaker, investor, philanthropist, and executive team coach who helps teams transform ...
Feb 17, 2022•39 min
Wendy Wood reveals recent science behind habit formation and how you can use it to reshape your own behavior. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The trick to building habits 2) Why context is so crucial for habits 3) The one question to control your bad habit Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep742 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT WENDY — Wendy Wood is a behavioral scientist who is Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California. She is the author o...
Feb 10, 2022•45 min
Nataly Kogan shares how to become the boss of your own brain and beat the negativity bias. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why struggle is optional 2) The two questions to boost your emotional fitness 3) How to combat your brain’s negativity bias Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep741 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATALY — Nataly Kogan is a former VC and the founder of Happier, a global technology and learning platform helping individuals and organizations to realize full potenti...
Feb 07, 2022•29 min
Rick Pastoor shares his tried and tested strategies for beating the calendar overwhelm so you can get back to what matters. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why your calendar isn’t working–and how you can fix it 2) Powerful questions to keep you on track 3) The simple trick to knocking out your biggest tasks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep740 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICK — Rick Pastoor has always liked experimenting at work. He’ll try things out, then keep what works, di...
Feb 03, 2022•46 min
Brian discusses how influence really boils down to investing in people. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to liking and being liked 2) How to use contrast to be more persuasive 3) How to use LinkedIn to create real-life connections Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep739 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. An international trainer and consultant, he specializes in applying the science of influence in every...
Jan 31, 2022•37 min
Alise Cortez reveals what sets apart inspirational leaders, and how you can become one yourself. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three principle sources of meaning 2) How to get yourself out of a job rut 3) What people look for in an inspirational leader Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep738 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALISE — Dr. Alise Cortez is the chief purpose officer at Alise Cortez and Associates, a management consulting firm. She is also an inspirational speaker, so...
Jan 27, 2022•31 min
Ralph Keeney reveals his simple process for making wiser decisions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three steps to making better decisions 2) How to gain extreme clarity on your best options 3) How to quickly move past indecision Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep737 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RALPH — Ralph L. Keeney has made significant contributions to the fields of decision analysis and value-focused thinking. He is a consultant, an award winning author, and a member o...
Jan 24, 2022•38 min
Amy Herman reveals the surprising framework agencies like the FBI, NATO, and Interpol have used to solve their most intricate problems. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What to do when you don’t know what to do 2) Three simple steps for smarter problem solving 3) The top two do’s and don’ts of problem solving Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep736 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Amy Herman is the founder and president of The Art of Perception, Inc., a New York–based organizati...
Jan 20, 2022•38 min
Legendary speaker Jim Cathcart shares powerful wisdom for overcoming the self-limiting beliefs that keep us from thriving in work and life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple secret to motivating yourself and others 2) A powerful phrase to motivate you to be your best 3) The four steps to breaking bad habits Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep735 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE is a person who has achieved every major milestone in professional ...
Jan 17, 2022•45 min
Dr. Amishi Jha shares the results of her research to provide a simple solution to improve your focus. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest myth about our attention spans 2) The four reasons your attention is getting hijacked 3) The three systems of attention—and how to train them Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep734 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMISHI — Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Ne...
Jan 13, 2022•45 min
Whitney Johnson shares key science behind learning and growth so you can continue growing your skills smartly over the long haul. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 3 phases of growth–and how to master them 2) How to get your brain to learn faster 3) The tremendous power of ridiculously small goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep733 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT WHITNEY — Whitney Johnson is CEO of the tech-enabled talent development company Disruption Advisors, an Inc. 5000 ...
Jan 10, 2022•44 min
Clay Scroggins lays out how leadership is rapidly changing and what aspiring leaders can do to adapt and succeed. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 4As for mastering tricky conversations 2) Why the “right” people aren’t necessarily the right people 3) One question to surface your superpower Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep732 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CLAY — Clay is the author of the best-selling books How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge and How to Lead in a World of D...
Jan 06, 2022•36 min
Ayelet Fishbach reveals insights into motivation to help you achieve your goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top variable for motivation 2) How to find motivation when you’re just not feeling it 3) How to make incentives really work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep731 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AYELET — Ayelet Fishbach is a psychologist and a professor at the University of Chicago. She’s the past president of the Society for the Study of Motivation. She is an expert...
Jan 03, 2022•41 min
Dr. Tim Elmore sheds light on the eight paradoxes the leaders of today must embrace to more effectively inspire and connect with their teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why leaders say it’s more difficult to lead today 2) The eight conflicting demands of great leaders 3) The two behaviors that set aspiring leaders apart Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep730 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TIM — Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta-based nonprof...
Dec 23, 2021•47 min
Emmy-award-winning journalist Jane Hanson shares the secrets of communicating like the pros. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we’re listening wrong–and how to fix it 2) How to communicate through body language 3) The words that undermine your credibility Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep729 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JANE — Jane Hanson began as an anchor and correspondent for NBC New York in 1979. In 1988, Jane was named co-anchor of “Today in New York,” a position she he...
Dec 20, 2021•36 min
Professor Eric Johnson shares compelling research revealing the tiny factors that have a huge impact on what we (and others!) end up choosing. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How changing order drastically changes what we choose 2) The key to minimizing indecision 3) The biggest decision-making mistake people make Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep728 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIC — Eric J. Johnson is the Norman Eig Professor of Business and the director of the Center for D...
Dec 16, 2021•31 min
Michael Bungay Stanier shares his three-step process for starting and achieving your most ambitious goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to crafting more motivating goals 2) Why we often falter—and how to strengthen your resolve 3) The four people you’ll want on your journey Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep727 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of six books which between them have sold more than a million copies. He’s best...
Dec 13, 2021•49 min
Dr. Jim Afremow reveals the secrets of how top performers prepare themselves mentally to succeed. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five-minute mental training routine used by top athletes 2) Two easy ways to turn a bad day around 3) One powerful question to elevate your leadership Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep726 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Dr. Jim Afremow is a much sought-after mental skills coach, licensed professional counselor, co-founder of the Champion's Mi...
Dec 09, 2021•34 min
Productivity expert Maura Thomas reveals strategies for increasing your productivity and truly making an impact. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to regain control of your work day 2) The wrong places you’re putting your task list 3) How to really get to inbox zero Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep725 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MAURA — Maura Thomas is an award-winning productivity and time management speaker, author of two books, founder of Regain Your Time, and nationall...
Dec 06, 2021•42 min
Muriel Wilkins dispels myths surrounding executive presence and shows you how you can develop your own, no matter what your role is. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What executive presence really means 2) The two muscles you need to train for executive presence 3) The key factors that affect your confidence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep724 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MURIEL — Muriel Maignan Wilkins, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Paravis Partners is a C-suite advisor ...
Dec 02, 2021•40 min
Daniel Harkavy walks through his proven framework for elevating your leadership. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The seven perspectives of effective leaders 2) The critical first step to elevating your leadership 3) Three questions to help you build your compelling vision Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep723 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Over the past twenty-five years, Daniel Harkavy has coached thousands of business leaders to peak levels of performance, efficacy, an...
Nov 29, 2021•45 min
