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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.

Try starting with episode 0: START HERE and listener favorite episodes we put at the beginning numbered: A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Subscribe and/or sort Old to New to find these starter episodes.) Welcome!

Episodes

1040: Building an Unstoppable Mindset with Alden Mills

Former Navy SEAL Alden Mills shares his battle-tested strategies for building mental toughness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to push past fear 2) How to master the mindset loop 3) How to direct your emotions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1040 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALDEN — Alden Mills is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He is a three-time bestselling author, the Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, and the founder of multiple businesses. Thro...

Mar 13, 202547 min

1039: How to Stop Wasting Time on Email with Randall Dean

Randall Dean shares practical tips for taming an overwhelming inbox. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best time-saving investment you can make 2) How to keep unread emails from flooding your inbox 3) The inbox shortcuts that’ll save you hours Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1039 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RANDALL — Randy Dean, The E-mail Sanity Expert®, author of Amazon bestseller Taming the E-mail Beast , is an expert on time & e-mail management and the related use ...

Mar 10, 202543 min

1038: Getting What You Need from Your Boss through Managing Up with Melody Wilding

Melody Wilding breaks down the crucial conversations to have with your boss to improve your work life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to differentiate yourself with one conversation 2) How to build your pushback power 3) The easiest way to improve your visibility Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1038 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELODY — Melody Wilding is a professor of human behavior at Hunter College and author of Managing Up. She was recently named one of Insider’s “mo...

Mar 06, 202538 min

1037: A Better Approach to Chasing Goals: Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Anne-Laure Le Cunff explains the problem with how we approach goals—and why experimenting is key to fulfillment. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two approaches to setting goals 2) The fallacy that leads to regret 3) How to handle frustrations and disappointments Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1037 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE-LAURE — Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a former Googler who decided to go back to university to pursue a PhD in neuroscience. As the founder of Ness L...

Mar 03, 202534 min

1036: Becoming a Happy High Achiever with Dr. Mary Anderson

Dr. Mary Anderson shares key habits to fuel your career and well-being. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why high achievers often don’t enjoy their achievements 2) How to break free from the cycle of negative self-talk 3) The SELF care framework for high achievers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1036 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARY — Dr. Mary Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and sought-after speaker with over a decade of experience helping patients become happier...

Feb 27, 202543 min

1035: How to Create Stronger Connections by Disagreeing Better with Bob Bordone

Bob Bordone discusses the importance of building conflict resilience and how it can help you navigate the tough conversations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How conflict resilience brings people together 2) The key to raising your conflict tolerance 3) How to face any conflict head-on in three easy steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1035 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BOB — Robert Bordone is a Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School, founder and former director of the Harvard ...

Feb 24, 202547 min

1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi

Keith Ferrazzi shares the simple but powerful shifts all teams can make to elevate performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What’s holding most teams back 2) How to improve collaboration with fewer meetings 3) The practices that turn team members into co-leaders Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1034 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KEITH — Keith Ferrazzi is an entrepreneur and global thought leader in high-performing teams and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research I...

Feb 20, 202532 min

1033: How to Build Your Social Confidence with Susan Callender

Susan Callender reveals the critical mindset shifts that lead to greater charisma and confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Six steps for overcoming shyness 2) How to quickly curb nervousness and anxiety 3) The small shifts that improve your professional presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1033 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan Callender is a success coach and founder of Social Confidence Pro, where she runs The School of Social Mastery. She helps sharp, h...

Feb 17, 202524 min

1032: How to Find Yourself and Create Your Ideal Life through Rebellion with Graham Cochrane

Graham Cochrane discusses how to stop living on autopilot and start making progress towards your ideal life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The problem with autopilot and “the logical next thing” 2) The five-part REBEL framework 3) The magical time frame for goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1032 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GRAHAM — Graham Cochrane is a 7 figure entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and Rebel...

Feb 13, 202537 min

1031: Mastering Virtual Communication with Andrew Brodsky

Andrew Brodsky shows how to sharpen your virtual communication skills. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What your emails and texts say about you 2) The PING framework for efficient virtual communication 3) Why in-person meetings aren’t always better Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1031 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREW — Andrew Brodsky is an award-winning professor, management consultant and virtual communications expert at the McCombs School of Business at The University of...

Feb 10, 202539 min

1030: Building a Career that Lights You Up with Mary Olson-Menzel

Mary Olson-Menzel reveals her strategies for aligning your strengths with career opportunities that excite you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to discover what truly lights you up 2) Effective LinkedIn outreach approaches 3) The key thing that grows careers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1030 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARY — Mary Olson-Menzel, bestselling author of What Lights You Up?, is a career expert and executive coach with 30+ years of leadership experience. As...

Feb 06, 202534 min

1029: How to Tell Stories that Inspire and Influence with Anjali Sharma

Anjali Sharma reveals why some stories fail to influence or inspire—and shares her top tips for creating stories that do. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why “amazing” storytelling isn’t the end goal 2) The critical question that generates more effective stories 3) Why to think like a journalist–not a novelist Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1029 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANJALI — Anjali Sharma is the Managing Director of Narrative: The Business of Stories. Anjali works wi...

Feb 03, 202540 min

1028: How to Bridge Disagreements and Create More Win-Win agreements with Robert Fersh

Robert Fersh shares tried and tested strategies for de-escalating conflict and bridging disagreements. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to find shared goals to move past differences 2) The best way to deal with defensiveness 3) What to do when you fundamentally disagree Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1028 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Rob Fersh is a seasoned consensus-builder and has spent over 45 years bridging policy differences and moving public policy forward ...

Jan 30, 202539 min

1027: The Mindsets that Inspire Teams with Paula Davis

Paula Davis shares best practices for keeping your team engaged and motivated. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why to shift focus from performance to people 2) How to keep your team connected and motivated 3) The tiny noticeable things that improve team dynamics Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1027 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAULA — Paula Davis JD, MAPP, is the Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute, a training and consulting firm that helps organizations ...

Jan 27, 202535 min

1026: How to Stop Saying Um and Become Super Articulate with Michael Hoeppner

Michael Hoeppner shares fast ways to improve your speaking with innovative physical exercises. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key reframe that transforms your speaking 2) How to break the habit of filler words 3) The simple trick to clear enunciation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1026 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Chad Hoeppner is the CEO of GK Training and is on a mission to help people speak well when it matters most. With nearly 20 years in the fiel...

Jan 23, 202550 min

1025: Boosting Your Learning and Presenting with the Science of Memory with Dr. Charan Ranganath

Dr. Charan Ranganath discusses the science behind our brain’s capacity to remember (and forget) and how it can help you make better decisions and impressions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How emotions shape memory 2) How to hack your brain for enhanced retention 3) The 4 C's of memorable messaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1025 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHARAN — Charan Ranganath is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab a...

Jan 20, 202543 min

1024: Crafting your Own Ideal Time Management System with Anna Dearmon Kornick

Anna Dearmon Kornick shares essential tools and tricks for managing your time and energy well. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most forget when planning out their day 2) How to keep little tasks from distracting you 3) How to arrange your week to maximize energy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1024 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNA — Anna Dearmon Kornick is a highly sought after time management coach and keynote speaker, top 1% globally ranked podcast host of It's About ...

Jan 16, 202547 min

1023: Finding More Purpose and Flow through Breathwork with Francesca Sipma

Francesca Sipma shares breathwork practices to help access more purpose and flow. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How breathwork leads to greater clarity 2) The science supporting breathwork 3) The most important question to ask yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1023 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT FRANCESCA — Francesca Sipma is the author of Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State. She is the founder and CEO of Mastry, the creator of HypnoBreathwork®,...

Jan 13, 202536 min

1022: How–and Why–to Stop Overapologizing with Shira Miller

Shira Miller reveals the harmful effects of overapologizing—and shares powerful advice for owning your greatness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How overapologizing hurts you personally and professionally 2) Five steps to stop unnecessary apologies 3) How to tame your inner saboteur Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1022 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHIRA — Shira Miller is an award-winning keynote speaker, Certified Executive Coach, author of Free and Clear: Get Unstuck and Li...

Jan 09, 202535 min

1021: How to Push Past Fear and Build Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson

Anne Marie Anderson shares expert tips for overcoming fear to achieve your most audacious goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four reasons people get stuck 2) Two ways to tame your inner critic 3) How to break free from urgency Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1021 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE MARIE — Anne Marie Anderson is a three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster for ESPN, keynote speaker and author. Anne Marie Anderson’s book, Cultivating Audacity - Dismantle ...

Jan 06, 202540 min

1020: The Three Keys to Being Inspirational with Adam Galinsky

Adam Galinsky reveals the core skills anyone can master for more inspiring leadership. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The easiest way to uplift the people around you 2) The 15-minute exercise that makes you visionary 3) The quick trick to feeling more confident and powerful Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1020 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ADAM — Adam Galinsky is a celebrated social psychologist at Columbia Business School known for his research on leadership, decision-making...

Jan 02, 202542 min

2024 GREATS: 983: Making the Most of Your Limited Time Before Death with Jodi Wellman

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 Pennsylvania, where she...

Dec 30, 202440 min

2024 GREATS: 950: Slowing Down to Boost Productivity and Ease Stress with Cal Newport

Cal Newport shows how to achieve more by doing less. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we’re measuring productivity all wrong 2) The surprising math showing how doing less means achieving more 3) The trick to eliminating tasks that don’t serve you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep950 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAL — Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and a founding member of the Center for Digital Ethics. In addition to his academic wor...

Dec 26, 202450 min

2024 GREATS: 935: The Five Steps to Winning Every Week with Demir Bentley

Demir Bentley reveals the five simple steps to successfully plan and execute vastly more satisfying and productive weeks. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why nobody really plans their week—and how to fix it 2) The master key to getting ahead of your to-do list 3) How to transform your calendar into a power tool Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep935 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEMIR — Demir Bentley is an executive productivity coach, co-founder of Lifehack Method and WSJ Bestse...

Dec 23, 202441 min

2024 GREATS: 925: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Feeling Guilty with Dr. Aziz Gazipura

Dr. Aziz Gazipura explains the dangers of people-pleasing tendencies and shares actionable steps for overcoming it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of being a people-pleaser 2) How to not feel guilty when saying no 3) A surprising strategy to build your discomfort tolerance Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep925 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AZIZ — Dr. Aziz is a clinical psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on social confidence. In 2011, Dr. Aziz ...

Dec 19, 202444 min

1019: Achieving More with One Bold Move per Day with Shanna Hocking

Shanna Hocking shares transformative mindsets to help you advance your career and achieve your goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How daily bold moves increase confidence 2) Powerful mantras to keep self-doubt at bay 3) How to stop dreading difficult conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1019 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHANNA — Shanna A. Hocking is a leadership consultant and coach, fundraising strategist, speaker, and writer. Shanna spent 20 years in fundraisin...

Dec 16, 202430 min

1018: The Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Life You Want with Ximena Vengoechea

Ximena Vengoechea shares her viral three-phase life audit exercise for surfacing and achieving your most important goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to transform your life with just Post-Its and a marker 2) How to turn fanciful wishes into actionable goals 3) How to stay motivated while pursuing hard goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1018 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT XIMENA — Ximena Vengoechea is a user experience researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on...

Dec 12, 202433 min

1017: How to Reclaim Your Creativity and Unlock Innovation with Duncan Wardle

Disney legend Duncan Wardle shares keys for tapping into your creative side. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What blocks our creativity 2) How to hone your ideas with a “naive expert” 3) The trick to surfacing your best ideas Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1017 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DUNCAN — As Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Duncan and his team helped Imagineering, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Parks to innovate, creating magical new storylines an...

Dec 09, 202437 min

1016: Untangling Identity from Your Work to Rediscover Yourself with Dr. Janna Koretz

Dr. Janna Koretz reveals the pitfalls of letting your job become your identity and what to do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why career enmeshment harms mental health 2) The power of protected thinking time 3) The root cause of workaholism–and how to cure it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1016 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JANNA — Dr. Janna Koretz is the founder of Azimuth, a therapy practice specializing in the mental health challenges of individuals in high-press...

Dec 05, 202439 min

1015: The Science Behind Setting, and Achieving Your Biggest Goals with Caroline Miller

Caroline Miller shares the overlooked science that helps you pursue your most ambitious goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top goal-setting myths to abandon immediately 2) The two types of goals and how to set them 3) The BRIDGE methodology for effective goal-setting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1015 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAROLINE — For over three decades, Caroline Adams Miller has been a pioneer with her groundbreaking work in the areas of the science of go...

Dec 02, 202442 min
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