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How to Be Awesome at Your Job

How to be Awesome at Your Jobart19.com

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.

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Episodes

821: How to Keep Calm and Defuse Tensions in Conflict with Hesha Abrams

Master attorney mediator Hesha Abrams shares her tried-and-tested strategies for navigating conflict with ease. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to actually calm people down in an argument 2) The four part process to defuse any situation 3) The magic phrases that help any conflict Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep821 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HESHA — Hesha Abrams is an internationally acclaimed master attorney mediator, with a unique talent to manage big egos and strong ...

Dec 01, 202248 min

820: How to Solve Tough Problems through Both/And Thinking with Marianne Lewis

Marianne Lewis shows how to turn tensions into opportunities for growth. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why to never ask yourself “Should I…?” 2) How to find and benefit from the yin and yang of everything 3) The three steps for better decision-making Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep820 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARIANNE — Marianne W. Lewis is dean and professor of management at the Lindner College of Business, University of Cincinnati. She previously served as dean of Ca...

Nov 28, 202231 min

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Nov 26, 20221 min

819: How to Stop Avoiding Conflict with Sarah Noll Wilson

Sarah Noll Wilson shows how avoidance harms work and relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The many consequences of avoiding conflict 2)The key to overcoming avoidance 3) How to train your body’s fight-or-flight response Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep819 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SARAH — Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, S...

Nov 21, 202234 min

818: How to Find Greater Clarity, Satisfaction, and Fulfillment in Your Career with Scott Anthony Barlow

Scott Anthony Barlow shares powerful wisdom from many career changers on how to craft a fulfilling career path. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of poor career fit 2) Why you shouldn’t wait on clarity to act 3) Three risk-free ways to get a feel for a career change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep818 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Anthony Barlow wants you to find work you freakin’ love! He is CEO of Happen To Your Career and host of the HTYC podca...

Nov 17, 202251 min

817: How to Navigate Complexity and Win with Jennifer Garvey Berger

Jennifer Garvey Berger shares how we can all tap into our natural capabilities to overcome the challenges of complexity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How uncertainty affects your nervous system 2) The secret to boosting your nervous system 3) How laughter helps you be more awesome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep817 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer Garvey Berger is Chief Cultivating Officer and Founder of Cultivating Leadership, a consultancy that serves ex...

Nov 14, 202241 min

816: How Anyone Can Build Powerful Executive Presence with Harrison Monarth

Harrison Monarth shares simple but effective approaches to get others to perceive you as a leader. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s easier to build executive presence than you think 2) The easiest way to improve people’s perception of you 3) How to still contribute when you don’t have answers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep816 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HARRISON — Harrison Monarth is one of today's most sought-after leadership development-and executive coaches, hel...

Nov 10, 202227 min

815: How to Get Along with Anyone at Work with Amy Gallo

Amy Gallo shares how to constructively deal with difficult people at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of bad relationships at work 2) How to build your immunity to criticism 3) How to work well with eight key types of difficult people Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep815 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review . She is the author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict and Getting Along: How to W...

Nov 07, 202246 min

814: How to Take Control of Your Mood and Feel More Powerful at Work with Steven Gaffney

Steven Gaffney shares the simple shifts that help you feel more powerful at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to easily redirect negativity into productivity 2) Three reframes that make problems more manageable 3) Two quick hacks to snap you out of a funk Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep814 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVEN — Steven Gaffney is a leading expert on creating Consistently High Achieving Organizations (CHAO)™ including high achieving teams, honest commun...

Nov 03, 202230 min

813: How to Make Time for the Things that Matter with Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam reveals the secret to carving out time for what’s truly important. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The right way to do leisure time 2) The perfect day to do your planning 3) How to make your schedule more flexible Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep813 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including The New Corner Office, Juliet's School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She...

Oct 31, 202237 min

812: Bill George on How Emerging Leaders Can Succeed Today

Former Medtronic CEO and current professor, Bill George shares foundational principles for excelling as a leader in today’s world of work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What a “true north” is and why it’s so critical 2) The top three distractions leaders must overcome 3) Powerful questions to clarify your purpose Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep812 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BILL — Bill George is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic. He joined Medt...

Oct 27, 202237 min

811: How to Lead Positive Change and Grow Your Influence with Alex Budak

Alex Budak shows you how to initiate change at any level. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t need titles to be a leader 2) The five influence superpowers 3) How to build your leadership skills–one moment at a time Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep811 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Budak is a social entrepreneur, faculty member at Berkeley Haas, and the author of Becoming a Changemaker. At UC Berkeley, he created and teaches the transformative course, “Beco...

Oct 24, 202227 min

810: How to Get Stuff Done inside Bureaucracies with Marina Nitze

Marina Nitze reveals what makes bureaucracies tick and how you can work your way through them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why bureaucracies can actually be great 2) Six favorite bureaucracy hacks 3) What not to do when trying to challenge a bureaucracy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep810 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARINA — Marina Nitze, co-author of the new book Hack Your Bureaucracy , is a partner at Layer Aleph, a crisis response firm specializing in restoring comple...

Oct 20, 202239 min

809: How to Make Wise Decisions using Quantitative Intuition with Paul Magnone

Paul Magnone reveals how to make smarter decisions by tapping into both data and intuition. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t disregard intuition 2) Why we make terrible decisions—and how to stop 3) Powerful questions that surface brilliant insights Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep809 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAUL — Paul Magnone is Head of Global Strategic Alliances at Google where he is developing a growing ecosystem of partners that will unlock the next ...

Oct 17, 202241 min

808: How to Become a Great Listener with Oscar Trimboli

Oscar Trimboli explores the science behind listening–and how you can become great at it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The difference between a good listener and a great one 2) How to get into the great listening mindset 3) The one question that will cut your meetings in half Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep808 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OSCAR — Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. Along wi...

Oct 13, 202242 min

807: How to Develop Confidence, Credibility, and Advocates with Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen shares powerful advice on how to build the confidence to believe in yourself and get others to believe in you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple mindset shift that builds your confidence 2) Why you’re already more qualified than you think 3) The master key to winning over more advocates Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep807 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEATHER — Heather Hansen helps leaders, sales teams and high powered individuals master persuasion and ...

Oct 10, 202240 min

806: How to Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Goals with Dominique Henderson

Dominique Henderson outlines some stumbling blocks hindering success and how to overcome them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The framework for managing any problem 2) How to make big changes easier and achievable 3) Key words you need to erase from your vocabulary Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep806 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DOMINIQUE — Dominique Henderson, CFP® | Dominique is a husband, father and thought leader in the financial services industry. His personal mission s...

Oct 06, 202224 min

805: How to Boost Your Confidence and Advocate for Yourself with Kelli Thompson

Kelli Thompson shares strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome and asking for what you need. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) When self-doubt can be helpful 2) The exercises to boost your confidence 3) What not do when advocating for yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep805 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KELLI — Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of wo...

Oct 03, 202230 min

804: A Recruiter’s Insider Tips for Acing the Job Search with Zeinab Kahera

Zeinab Kahera shares the best job search practices learned from her decade of experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring in multiple industries. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A behind-the-scenes look into what recruiters want to see 2) Powerful questions to identify your unique expertise 3) The most important thing to communicate in your resume Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep804 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZEINAB — Zeinab Kahera is a career specialist, who special...

Sep 29, 202240 min

803: How to Write Like the Greatest Masters of Persuasion with Carmine Gallo

Carmine Gallo uncovers the communication secrets of masters like Jeff Bezos that help you write more clearly and concisely. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The basic grammar lesson that makes all the difference 2) The easiest way to simplify complexity 3) How a single sentence makes your data more impactful Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep803 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CARMINE — Carmine Gallo is a Harvard instructor and program leader in executive education at the prestigio...

Sep 26, 202244 min

802: How to Level Up Your Career and Find a Job You Love with Brandi Nicole Johnson

Brandi Nicole Johnson shares simple and practical tips for streamlining your job search. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get really clear on what you want 2) The best salary database I’ve ever seen 3) The tiny mistake that can ruin your entire resume Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep802 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRANDI — Brandi Nicole Johnson is an award winning international speaker, facilitator and coach. Currently, Brandi remains focused on her passion for develop...

Sep 22, 202223 min

801: How to Find the Upside amid Uncertainty with Nathan Furr

Nathan Furr discusses how to reframe your relationship with uncertainty to open up to new possibilities. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to turn the fear of the unknown into an excitement for possibilities 2) The six types of risk and how to manage them 3) How to deal with the frustrations of failure Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep801 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATHAN — Nathan Furr is a professor of strategy and innovation at INSEAD in Paris and an expert in the fields...

Sep 19, 202255 min

800: How to Get Better at Asking for Help with Dr. Heidi Grant

Dr. Heidi Grant reveals the secrets to asking for and getting the help you need. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why asking for help is beneficial for everyone involved 2) The do’s and don'ts of asking for help 3) The telltale sign that you need to ask for help Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep800 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEIDI — Dr. Heidi Grant is a leadership, influence and motivation expert, who is ranked among the top management thinkers globally. Her books include 9 T...

Sep 15, 202236 min

799: The Unspoken Rules of High Performers and High Potentials with Gorick Ng

Gorick Ng lays out the unspoken rules and expectations of managers that explain why top performers get ahead. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three questions everyone is asking about you 2) The A+ way to ask for help 3) The mentality that keeps professionals from progressing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep799 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GORICK — Gorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right , a b...

Sep 12, 202250 min

798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian

Kwame Christian lays out his three-step framework for masterfully handling difficult conversations around race and other sensitive issues at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we struggle when discussing race 2) How discussing race enriches workplaces 3) A powerful three-step framework for any difficult conversation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep798 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KWAME — Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, business lawyer and CEO of the American ...

Sep 08, 202253 min

797: How to Find and Do Your Great Work with Amanda Crowell

Amanda Crowell shares practical wisdom on how to make time and space for the work that matters most to you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get clarity on the work that fulfills you most 2) How to say no to the commitments eating up your time 3) How to stop procrastination from sabotaging your goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep797 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMANDA — Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, author, and the creator of the Great Work...

Sep 05, 202241 min

796: How to Make Progress on Your Most Audacious Goals, Every Day with Grace Lordan

Grace Lordan offers actionable solutions and tips to help bring you closer to your goals, one step at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to free yourself from the fear of making mistakes 2) How to break free from impostor syndrome 3) How to stop stress from hijacking your day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep796 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GRACE — Dr Grace Lordan is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and an Associate Professor at the London School of E...

Sep 01, 202235 min

795: How to Stop Being Crazy Busy and Take Back Your Time with Zena Everett

Zena Everett reveals the time-wasters to drop in order to make time for what matters. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top things slowing us down at work 2) The questions to ask for effective prioritization 3) How to say no nicely Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep795 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZENA — Leadership Coach and Speaker Zena Everett is the author of Mind Flip , Take the Fear out of Your Career and the award winning Crazy Busy Cure . Originally a recruitment entre...

Aug 29, 202237 min

794: How to Get Comfortable with Discomfort with Sterling Hawkins

Sterling Hawkins shows you how to turn discomfort into fuel for transformative change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we need to hunt discomfort 2) Why you need your own “street gang” 3) What to do when you feel like quitting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep794 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STERLING — Sterling Hawkins is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, motivational leader, and public speaker. His 2019 TED Talk, “Discomfort is Necessary for Innovation,” has bee...

Aug 22, 202242 min

793: The Six Mind Shifts for Thriving at Work with Aliza Knox

Aliza Knox breaks down the six critical shifts that help turn around an unpleasant work situation. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stay enthusiastic in the face of work hardships 2) What to do when you feel stagnant 3) How to engineer serendipity for your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep793 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALIZA — Aliza built and led APAC businesses for Google, Twitter and Cloudflare. She is a BCG advisor, Forbes columnist, and board director. Calle...

Aug 18, 202244 min
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