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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

1082: How Driven People Can Achieve Success and Inner Peace with Gino Wickman

Gino Wickman reveals how high achievers can find inner peace while still maintaining their drive. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The foundational disciplines that lead to inner peace 2) How to teach your ego to chill 3) Why to shift to thinking in 10-year timeframes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1082 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GINO — Gino Wickman is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, coach, teacher, and author, best known for founding EOS Worldwide and creating the Entrep...

Aug 07, 202532 min

1081: How to Deal with Credit Stealers at Work with Andrew Palmer

Andrew Palmer discusses what to do when others take credit for your ideas. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why no one benefits from credit stealing—including the stealer 2) The unintentional ways people steal credit 3) Why crediting others makes you more credible Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1081 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREW — Andrew Palmer writes the Bartleby column on the workplace, and is the host of “Boss Class”, The Economist’s limited-season podcast on managem...

Aug 04, 202530 min

1080: How to Say No When the World Demands Yes with Dr. Sunita Sah

Dr. Sunita Sah reveals the dangers of compliance and offers strategies for building the skill of defiance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The powerful force that makes saying no so difficult 2) How to disagree while still being a team player 3) A super sentence to make defiance easier Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1080 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUNITA — Sunita Sah is a national bestselling author, an award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organiz...

Jul 31, 202545 min

1079: The Brain Science Behind Successful Change with Dr. Britt Andreatta

Dr. Britt Andreatta explains the neuroscience behind why we resist change and what all levels of the organization can do to handle it better. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How and why our brains resist change 2) How to actually get people on board with change 3) How leaders unknowingly alienate people with change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1079 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRITT — Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her backgrou...

Jul 28, 202546 min

1078: How to Stop Playing Small and Achieve Your Greatest Goals with Richard Medcalf

Richard Medcalf gets to the heart of why so many high achievers get stuck—and offers a transformative solution for reaching the next level. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why strategy alone won’t get you to the next level 2) The signs you’re playing too safe or slow 3) The bold reframe that leads to a more meaningful life Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1078 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinse...

Jul 24, 202536 min

1077: The Six Insights of Excellent Communicators with Ruth Milligan

Ruth Milligan reveals the fundamental habits that drastically improve your speaking. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best way to improve at speaking—and why most don’t do it 2) The foundational communication principles for better speaking 3) How to stop saying “um” and other filler words Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1077 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RUTH — RUTH MILLIGAN is the founder of Articulation, a communications training and coaching firm. In her over 35 years of...

Jul 21, 202539 min

1076: Asking Better Questions to Forge Deeper Relationships with Mike Litton

Mike Litton reveals his mindsets and questions that effortlessly deepen relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why questions are your relationship superpower 2) The magic questions that get people to open up 3) Why to ask the scary questions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1076 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike has over 33 years of experience in real estate, finance, and investing! He is passionate about being a father, a teacher, a Realtor, an investor, and a ...

Jul 17, 202532 min

1075: The Sustainable Path to Achieving Success and Finding Meaning with Kathy Oneto

Kathy Oneto offers a sustainable path to achieving your goals in work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The major myths surrounding ambition 2) How to overcome inertia to achieve your goals 3) How to keep your energy up for the long term Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1075 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATHY — Kathy Oneto is a consultant, facilitator, and coach who is passionate about helping ambitious organizations, teams, and individuals explore how to live and w...

Jul 14, 202536 minEp. 1075

1074: How to Improve Negotiations–without Compromising–with Dr. Joshua N. Weiss

Dr. Joshua N. Weiss discusses the major misconceptions surrounding negotiations—and offers five steps to build your confidence and resilience as a negotiator. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The big negotiation mistake most people make 2) The mental reframe that helps you negotiate better 3) The five-step strategy to reviving stalled negotiations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1074 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSH — Dr. Joshua N. Weiss is a renowned negotiation and conflict...

Jul 10, 202544 min

1073: How to Cut Clutter and Distraction from Your Life with Shira Gill

Shira Gill shares minimalist strategies for reducing both physical and mental clutter. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hidden costs of clutter 2) Why organizing tools won’t help you—and what will 3) The easiest way to make your space feel less overwhelming Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1073 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHIRA — Shira Gill is a world-renowned organizing expert and the bestselling author of three books: Minimalista , Organized Living , and LifeStyled . She...

Jul 07, 202538 min

1072: Reclaiming Your Creativity–No Matter Your Role with Tania Katan

Tania Katan reveals tricks for turning daily drudgery into opportunities for innovation. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why creativity can be an antidote to burnout 2) How to find inspiration in the everyday 3) Creative hacks to make meetings more human and engaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1072 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TANIA — Tania Katan is a global transformational speaker, award-winning author, and co-creator of the viral social impact campaign #ItWasNeverADre...

Jul 03, 202545 min

1071: Boosting Productivity and Slashing Overwhelm through Timeboxing with Marc Zao-Sanders

Marc Zao-Sanders reveals the key to breaking the cycle of overwhelm with a power tool that makes a huge difference. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to prune your to-do list effectively 2) How to use timeboxing to plan your day with intention 3) The art of choosing breaks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1071 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARC — Marc Zao-Sanders is the CEO and co-founder of filtered.com, a learning tech company. He regularly writes about algorithms, learning...

Jun 30, 202541 min

1070: An ADHD Strategist’s Pro Tips for Staying Motivated and Productive When You Can’t Focus with Skye Waterson

Skye Waterson shares ADHD-friendly approaches to productivity that any professional can apply. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The quickest way to shorten your to-do list 2) How to stop overthinking and make a decision 3) How to make hard tasks more fun Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1070 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SKYE — Skye Waterson is an ADHD strategist, coach, and founder of Unconventional Organisation, helping entrepreneurs and executives stay focused, build consiste...

Jun 26, 202541 min

1069: Eight Steps for Excellent Listening with Emily Kasriel

Emily Kasriel reveals how to build powerful connections with anyone through her eight-step listening process. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional needs to master listening 2) A demo of the listening approach 3) How one question leads to deeper conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1069 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT EMILY — Emily Kasriel has had a distinguished career at the BBC for over two decades including roles as an award-winning journalist, edit...

Jun 23, 202543 min

1068: Finding the Courage to Say What Needs to be Said with Molly Tschang

Molly Tschang shares how to turn difficult conversations into opportunities to build connections and relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The preamble that helps your feedback land well 2) How to say no while still being a team player 3) What to do when you disagree with the majority Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1068 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MOLLY — Molly Tschang, founder of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully® Inc., empowers senior management teams to Wi...

Jun 19, 202538 min

1067: Better Decisions through Neuroscience with Emily Falk

Emily Falk reveals the hidden science behind how we make decisions—and how we can harness that to make more fulfilling choices. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make doing hard things easier 2) The one belief that’s limiting your possibilities 3) How to disarm resistance to change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1067 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT EMILY — Emily Falk, author of the upcoming book What We Value , is a professor of communication, psychology, and marketing at ...

Jun 16, 202542 min

1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich

Tasha Eurich shares why pushing through sometimes isn’t enough–and how to bounce back stronger than ever. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hidden costs of “grit gaslighting” 2) How to know when you’ve hit your “resilience ceiling” 3) The three needs that unlocks the best version of yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1066 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TASHA — Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author ( Shatte...

Jun 12, 202552 min

1065: Harvard’s Stress Expert Shares Top Resilience Tools with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar discusses the neuroscience behind stress—and offers actionable tips for building your resilience. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The major myth that leads to burnout 2) The rule of two for building healthier habits 3) How to feel less stressed in one minute Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1065 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ADITI — Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard stress expert, internationally recognized speaker, and national television correspondent with an...

Jun 09, 202543 min

1064: Timeless Wisdom for Greater Success and and Meaning in Work–According to the Torah–with Mark Gerson

Mark Gerson shares timeless, practical insights about work–sourced from the Bible and supported by modern social science. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why Bible has helpful gems for folks from all religion–or lack thereof 2) The one question that leads to greater meaning 3) The optimal number of hours to work in a week Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1064 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark Gerson, a New York–based entrepreneur and philanthropist, is the cofounder of ...

Jun 05, 202548 min

1063: Getting Meetings with Unreachable People with Stu Heinecke

Stu Heinecke shares fun and unconventional methods to reach VIPs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret behind Stu’s 100% response rate 2) The master key to grabbing people’s attention 3) What AI can and can’t do for your outreach Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1063 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STU — Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, Hall of Fame-nominated marketer and author. Heinecke discovered the magic of "Contact Marketing" early in his career, when...

Jun 02, 202535 min

1062: How to Build a Personal Brand that Resonates with Lola Linarte

Lola Linarte reveals her three-part framework for building a strong personal brand. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional should care about their brand 2) The critical first step to building your brand 3) The minor tweaks that greatly improve your online presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1062 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LOLA — Lola Linarte is a New York City-based international model, marketing expert, and entrepreneur. She was born in Bluefields, Nic...

May 29, 202535 min

1061: Making Yourself More Promotable by Building Your Presence with Lorraine K. Lee

Lorraine K. Lee shares how to master your presence so that you can stand out and be recognized. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make sure your work is seen by the right people in the right places 2) The TEA framework for building great virtual presence 3) The trick to delivering a unique and powerful introductiont Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1061 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LORRAINE — Lorraine K. Lee is an award-winning keynote speaker and the best-selling author ...

May 26, 202542 min

1060: How to Use Sponsorship to Open Doors with Dr. Rosalind Chow

Dr. Rosalind Chow discusses how to become a better sponsor to open new opportunities for others—and yourself. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why mentorship isn’t enough to advance 2) How sponsoring others elevates your status 3) Four things sponsors should do—and one to avoid Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1060 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROSALIND — Rosalind Chow is an associate professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research, te...

May 22, 202538 min

1059: Finding Peak Performance through Upgraded Emotional Regulation with Ryan Gottfredson

Ryan Gottfredson shares science-based tools for upgrading the mindsets that hold us back. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to rewire limiting beliefs 2) Keys to moving past your fears 3) The key mindset shift that sets great leaders apart Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1059 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RYAN — Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primaril...

May 19, 202544 min

1058: Getting Creative Breakthroughs and Turning Them Into Action with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle

Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle shares the tools and strategies for seeing the creative process through from start to finish. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to feel more confident taking risks 2) How to make creative blocks work in your favor 3) How to get the most out of AI for work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1058 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZORANA — With more than 25 years as a scientist studying creativity, Zorana brings insights into the nature of the creative proce...

May 15, 202536 min

1057: How to Improve Your Next Conversation with Jefferson Fisher

Jefferson Fisher shares his three-part communication system for handling difficult conversations with ease. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best first word to use 2) How to set boundaries people will respect 3) Two tricks for handling disagreements Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1057 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFFERSON — Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, writer, and speaker whose work to help people communicate during life’s everyday arguments and conversations, wit...

May 12, 202532 min

1056: Winning the Mental Game of Leadership with Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page explores how great leaders navigate failure, conflict, pressure, and purpose. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How agreeableness holds you back 2) How to know whether a goal is still worth pursuing 3) How to make stress work for you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1056 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SÉBASTIEN — Sébastien Page is Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price. He has more than two decades of leadership experience and has d...

May 08, 202545 min

1055: The One-Minute Trick to Defeating Procrastination with Dave Crenshaw

Dave Crenshaw discusses how to find the energy to tackle your goals–when you really don’t feel like it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to overcome procrastination in one minute 2) The five costs of multitasking 3) Why to pick a terrible stopping point Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1055 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, U...

May 05, 202529 min

1054: Maximizing Your Pipelines and Funnels of Opportunity with Kara Smith Brown

Kara Smith Brown shares principles from her storied B2B sales career that help every professional make the most of their opportunities. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How and why to think of your career like a funnel 2) Why “maybes” are more dangerous than “no’s” 3) How to develop and share a unique point of view that gets you noticed Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1054 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KARA — Kara Smith Brown, LeadCoverage CEO and Founder, is a recognized suppl...

May 01, 202549 min

1053: How to Create Win-Win Workplaces with Dr. Angela Jackson

Dr. Angela Jackson reveals how practices that help employees thrive translate into enhanced business results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What’s really driving disengagement at work 2) How the social contract of work has changed 3) The best way to get your boss’ support Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1053 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANGELA — Dr. Angela Jackson, a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, is at the forefront of reshaping the future of work. As a lecturer at Har...

Apr 28, 202542 min
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