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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.

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Episodes

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 Work” is both what keeps her up at night, and wh...

Mar 27, 202342 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 Need to Know About Working Together and NEXT...

Mar 23, 202335 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-selling author, speaker and leadership coa...

Mar 20, 202341 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 advisor, host of the podcasts Build For Tomo...

Mar 16, 202344 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 helps arm professionals with the practices ...

Mar 13, 202337 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 global partner marketing agency and the recip...

Mar 09, 202332 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 Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Mi...

Mar 06, 202342 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 author, and world‐renowned expert on chan...

Mar 02, 202338 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, behavior change expert, and dessert enthusias...

Feb 27, 202344 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 with global CEOs and their teams, also se...

Feb 23, 202336 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 author of The Laws of Creativity. Joey has ...

Feb 20, 202346 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, and New York Times bestselling author, D...

Feb 16, 202343 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 company, a top-ranked university educator, ...

Feb 13, 202343 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 Officer at TXI, a boutique strategy and produc...

Feb 09, 202337 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 Consultant supporting mid-career professionals on...

Feb 06, 202330 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 & Program Management at Edmunds.com, h...

Feb 02, 202343 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 being in your power as a leader, and an a...

Jan 30, 202343 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 with experience leading team operations acro...

Jan 26, 202339 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 Negotiations Institute ...

Jan 23, 202336 min

832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina Maslach

Leading burnout expert Dr. Christina Maslach shares the fundamental causes of burnout and what individuals and organizations can do to fix them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why burnout isn’t just an individual problem 2) The 6 key areas of job mismatch that cause burnout 3) What to do when you’re burnt out Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep832 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTINA — Dr. Christina Maslach is Professor of Psychology, Emerita, at the University of California,...

Jan 19, 202337 min

831: How to Manage Multiple Projects without the Overwhelm with Elizabeth Harrin

Elizabeth Harrin lays out the five critical steps to making the management of multiple projects more manageable. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The easiest way to make managing multiple projects manageable 2) How to ensure follow through when you’re not the manager 3)How to strike the right balance between time, cost, and quality Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep831 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELIZABETH — Elizabeth Harrin teaches people how to juggle multiple projects so the...

Jan 16, 202340 min

830: Lessons Learned from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger

Dr. Robert Waldinger breaks down key insights on happiness gathered from the Harvard Study of Adult Development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top stress regulator—and how to cultivate it in your life 2) Two big happiness myths to debunk 3) How to foster warm, authentic relationships with one question Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep830 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard ...

Jan 12, 202335 min

829: How to Write so People will Read with Casey Mank

Casey Mank shows how to make your writing more effective by making it simpler. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why writing matters tremendously—even when you’re not a writer 2) How to make your writing more powerful in three steps 3) Why people aren’t reading what you write—and how to fix that Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep829 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CASEY — Casey has taught in writing classrooms for over 10 years, most recently at Georgetown University’s McDonough Sch...

Jan 09, 202351 min

828: How to Reach Your Epic Goals and Unlock Elite Performance with Bryan Gillette

Performance expert Bryan Gillette reveals the foundational principles for epic achievement. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five pillars of EPIC performance 2) What you can learn from elite athletes to find your own peak performance 3) How to quantify tricky goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep828 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRYAN — Bryan Gillette knows what it is like to reach the peak as he has stood on the summits of many mountains and successfully completed many ph...

Jan 05, 202348 min

827: How to Make the Most of Conflict with Liane Davey

Liane Davey discusses how to ease the friction of conflict to make way for more productive conversations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why facts won’t solve a conflict—and what will 2) How to productively respond to harsh criticism 3) What most people get wrong about feedback Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep827 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIANE — Liane Davey is a New York Times Bestselling author. Her most recent book is The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your...

Jan 03, 202349 min

826: Finding Calm in an Uncertain and Stressful World with Jacqueline Brassey

Jacqueline Brassey shares powerful tactics for facing stress and uncertainty with calm and confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to enjoy more calm with dual awareness 2) How to turn your voice into a calming tool 3) How to access flow more frequently Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep826 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JACQUELINE — Jacqueline Brassey (PhD, MAfN) is a co-leader at the McKinsey Health Institute and a Senior Expert in the area of People & Organizationa...

Dec 19, 202238 min

825: The Six Steps of Masterful Delegation with Aaron Schmookler

Aaron Schmookler shares practical, hard-won wisdom on how to delegate wisely to minimize time, and frustration. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get over the resistance to delegate 2) What you need to do before delegating anything 3) The simple trick to ensuring follow through Subscribe or visit A wesomeAtYourJob.com/ep825 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AARON — For nearly 30 years, Aaron has helped people find their intrinsic motivation, their capacity to collaborate, and the fulfi...

Dec 15, 202243 min

824: Thriving Amid Information Overload with Ross Dawson

Ross Dawson shares battle-tested strategies for excelling in a world of massive information. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five information superpowers 2) How to consume information optimally 3) How to discern the good sources from the bad ones Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep824 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROSS — Futurist and author Ross Dawson has focused for over 25 years on the challenge and opportunity of how to thrive on unlimited information. The initial offerin...

Dec 12, 202247 min

823: How to Collaborate Smarter with Dr. Heidi Gardner

Dr. Heidi Gardner reveals when, why, and how to collaborate optimally. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stop overcommitment and overcollaboration 2) How diversity makes for better collaborations 3) How to overcome the barriers to collaboration Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep823 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEIDI — Heidi K. Gardner, PhD. is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School, and was previously a professor at Harvard Business School and a consultant at McKinse...

Dec 08, 202240 min

822: How to Take Your Next Best Step When Life is Uncertain with Jeff Henderson

Jeff Henderson shares powerful principles for shrinking the risk of your next career move. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The most important networking question you can ask 2) How to turn every “no” into powerful motivational fuel 3) The three things that shrink risk Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep822 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff Henderson is an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor, and business leader. For seventeen years, he has led three of North Point Ministries’ m...

Dec 05, 202228 min
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