Megan Hellerer reveals the simple shifts that make your career and life feel more meaningful. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why many overachievers feel underfulfilled 2) The mindset that leads to fit and fulfillment 3) The key questions to ask before any decision Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1007 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MEGAN — Megan Hellerer is a career coach and the author of DIRECTIONAL LIVING: A Transformational Guide...
Oct 31, 2024•42 min
Rich Diviney reveals the hidden drivers of optimal performance: attributes. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The crucial difference between skills and attributes 2) When your “weaknesses” are “strengths” 3) A neuroscience hack for focus and overcoming stress Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1006 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICH — Rich Diviney developed his expertise in human performance during his over twenty-year career in the US M...
Oct 28, 2024•37 min
Dr. Michael Breus cuts through the noise and discusses the three most important wellness habits: sleeping, drinking, and breathing. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top habit that leads to better sleep 2) Just how much water your body needs 3) What many get wrong about breathing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1005 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.,is a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist an...
Oct 24, 2024•45 min
Seth Godin shares insightful stories and perspectives to help us think strategically and create meaningful change in a complex world. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset that makes you indispensable 2) Why to embrace that you’re an impostor 3) Three questions to ask with every project Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1004 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SETH — Seth Godin is the author of 22 books that have been bestsellers arou...
Oct 21, 2024•41 min
Maria Ross reveals how leaders can drive growth and improve performance without sacrificing empathy. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How everyone wins with more empathy 2) Why leaders struggle with accountability—and how to fix it 3) How to practice empathy without devolving into people-pleasing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1003 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARIA — Maria Ross is a keynote speaker, author, strategist, and empathy...
Oct 17, 2024•37 min
Anne Chow demonstrates how embracing inclusion enhances performance and transforms workplaces. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why busyness destroys opportunities 2) How inclusion boosts success 3) Why consensus is over-rated Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1002 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE — As the former CEO of AT&T Business, Anne Chow was the first woman and first woman of color to hold the position of CEO at AT&T i...
Oct 14, 2024•42 min
Mitch Warner reveals how we end up sabotaging ourselves and how you can overcome these obstacles to strengthen relationships and your leadership as a whole. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How “the box” limits your perspective and opportunities 2) The tell-tale signs self-deception 3) How to make people feel safe to share their perspectives Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1001 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MITCH — Mitch Warner is a ...
Oct 10, 2024•46 min
Pete and the team celebrate 1000 episodes with the help of some extra awesome guests! Thank you to all our listeners for making this special milestone possible 🥳🎉 We’re so glad to have you all, and we hope you continue to be enriched by the episodes to come! — EPISODES MENTIONED — 993: How to Boost Your Focus by Streamlining Your Priorities with Marcey Rader 534: Moving from Top Performer to Excellent Leader with Ryan Hawk 479: How to Slash Anxiety and Keep Positivity Flowing with Anne Grady 3...
Oct 06, 2024•56 min
Dr. Greg Chasson reveals the double-edged nature of perfectionism—and provides expert strategies for managing it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How perfectionism differs from high standards 2) How inefficiency can make you more effective 3) How to deal with another perfectionist at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep999 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GREG — Dr. Greg Chasson is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified cog...
Oct 03, 2024•40 min
The “Master of Disaster” Dr. Thom Mayer shares his most valuable lessons learned from leading during times of major crises. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical first step to leading well 2) The recipe for a great workplace culture 3) Why to suck down instead of up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep998 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THOM — Dr. Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice Pr...
Sep 30, 2024•35 min
Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland share insights on impostor syndrome–and more–from their community of thousands of developing entrepreneurs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset shift that stops self-doubt 2) The three daily questions that build confidence 3) Why to seek more uncomfortable situations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep997 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAT AND MATT — Pat Flynn is a popular podcaster, author, and founder of several successful we...
Sep 26, 2024•41 min
Tessa West shares her method for making the necessary changes that lead to greater job satisfaction. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How your body tells you when it’s time to change jobs 2) How to not be overwhelmed by the stresses at work 3) The hidden curriculum that helps you succeed at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep996 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TESSA — Tessa West is a Professor of Psychology at New York University and...
Sep 23, 2024•46 min
Penny Zenker shares her secret for enhanced productivity, peak performance, and unstoppable focus: the Reset Moment. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How distractions lead to burnout 2) The sneaky secret behind your zapped energy levels 3) Why productivity shouldn’t be your focus Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep995 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PENNY — Penny Zenker (AKA “The Focusologist”) is a sought-after speaker, bestselling autho...
Sep 19, 2024•43 min
Google Innovation Lab founder Frederik Pferdt discusses how to nurture the qualities that make you future ready. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What matters more for your future than tech 2) Why to say “Fantastic!” when things don’t work out 3) A handy trick to inspire better followthrough Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep994 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT FREDERIK — As Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, Dr. Frederik G. Pfer...
Sep 16, 2024•38 min
Marcey Rader helps us discover how to declutter work and life to make time for the things that truly matter. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A key belief that pushes us to burn out 2) Top tips that make achieving your goals easier 3) The magic number of priorities to stay on track Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep993 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCEY — Marcey Rader is an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, coach, and author fo...
Sep 12, 2024•41 min
We're just eight episodes away from our 1000th episode, and we want to celebrate it by celebrating YOU! For our 1000th episode, we're giving fifteen lucky listeners the chance to share their stories of how the podcast has inspired them. Plus, we're giving away $1000 worth of prizes! To join, send in a 3- to 5-minute recording or 400- to 800-word story that answers the question: “How has listening to How to be Awesome at Your Job helped me flourish at work?” Visit https://awesomeatyou...
Sep 09, 2024•10 min
Jamil Zaki shows you that there’s much reason to hope–even for the most hardened cynics. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why hope equals success 2) Why to be skeptical of your own cynicism 3) How your gut instincts can lead you astray Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep992 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JAMIL — Dr. Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He...
Sep 05, 2024•45 min
Andrew LaCivita discusses the most important career investment you can make: your skill development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest assumption that’s hurting your career 2) How to pinpoint what skills you need to develop 3) Three easy ways to build your confidence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep991 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREW — Andrew LaCivita, a globally-renowned career and leadership coach, is the founder of...
Aug 29, 2024•38 min
Jessica Chen discusses how to get noticed even if you’re not the loudest voice in the room. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top misconception about career advancement 2) How to ensure your message always lands 3) The five elements that make your voice resonate Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep990 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JESSICA — Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award winner, top virtual keynote speaker, and CEO of Soulcast Media, a...
Aug 26, 2024•38 min
Dr. Mithu Storoni goes behind the science of how focus works to use your brain to its maximum capacity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to identify and get into the best mental gear for your work 2) What to do when work gets either boring or overwhelming 3) The trick to resetting your brain Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep989 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MITHU — Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, ...
Aug 22, 2024•49 min
Alison Fragale reveals the keys to improving others’ perceptions of you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical missing piece for your advancement 2) Why your response to “How are you?” matters more than you think 3) The quickest way to get others to promote you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep988 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALISON — Alison Fragale is the author of LIKEABLE BADASS: How Women Get the Success They Deserve and ...
Aug 19, 2024•45 min
Sam Owens breaks down his detailed process for confidently nailing job interviews–in 10 hours flat. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest mistake people make in job interviews 2) How to craft your “power” answers for every question 3) The top do’s and don’ts of salary negotiation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep987 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SAM — Sam Owens is the author of I HATE JOB INTERVIEWS and founder of Sam’s Career ...
Aug 15, 2024•40 min
Asheesh Advani discusses why the old rules of leadership no longer apply—and what to do differently today. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why our idea of achievement needs a rework 2) Why to befriend both older and younger people 3) An under-utilized tactic for dramatically accelerating your career learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep986 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ASHEESH — Asheesh Advani is the CEO of JA (Junior Achievemen...
Aug 12, 2024•36 min
Abby Medcalf discusses how to set firm boundaries and keep negativity from ruining your day. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most people get wrong about boundaries 2) How to stop others from hijacking your mood 3) A trick for dealing with people who are nasty to you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep985 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ABBY — Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped ...
Aug 08, 2024•42 min
Matt Beane reveals how the quest to optimize productivity is harming our learning and growth–and what you can do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The trillion-dollar problem with trying to optimize everything 2) How to modify ChatGPT to help you learn better 3) Three counterintuitive ways to learn better and faster Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep984 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MATT — Matt Beane does field research on wor...
Aug 05, 2024•37 min
Jodi Wellman shares how reflecting on our scarce remaining time of life helps us live free from regret. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you need to befriend the Grim Reaper 2) How to feel “astonishingly alive” 3) How to break out of a rut Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep983 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JODI — Jodi Wellman is a former corporate executive turned executive coach. She has a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Penns...
Jul 31, 2024•39 min
Deb Mashek reveals the critical factors that make workplace collaborations less painful and more productive. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key ingredients of great collaboration 2) Why hiring good collaborators isn’t enough 3) The key questions to kickstart great collaborations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep982 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEB — Dr. Deb Mashek, PhD is an experienced business advisor, professor, higher educatio...
Jul 29, 2024•39 min
Fellow podcaster Kwame Christian giggles with Pete as he shares his insights and lessons learned on a novel notetaking approach. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to listen and understand audio at 3X speed 2) How notetaking improves your decision-making 3) How AI can make a fun soundtrack for your life Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep981 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KWAME — Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, business lawye...
Jul 25, 2024•54 min
Scott Mautz shares powerful strategies to stay confident and in control when negativity strikes. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to wisely managed doubt–and confidence 2) The early warning signs of self-acceptance being degraded 3) The three-step solution to reset negative chatter Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep980 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Mautz is a high-octane speaker expert at igniting peak performance and...
Jul 22, 2024•39 min
Retired Green Beret Scott Mann shares battle-tested strategies for motivating people in low-trust, high-stakes environments. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why storytelling is super powerful 2) The key shift that makes stories memorable 3) How to regulate emotions (both yours and others) Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep979 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Lt. Col. Scott Mann is a retired Green Beret with over twenty-two years of Army and Sp...
Jul 18, 2024•51 min
