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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

1131: How to Stop Playing Small at Work with Kelli Thompson

Kelli Thompson shows you how to break free from intimidation, hierarchy, and self-doubt. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why over-admiring your coworkers could be undermining your progress 2) The key to sustainable confidence 3) How to identify and trust your “genius zone” Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1131 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KELLI — Kelli Thompson is an award-winning leadership and executive coach, keynote speaker, and the critically-acclaimed author of Closing T...

Feb 22, 202635 min

1130: Building the Confidence to Push Past Procrastination, Overthinking, and Perfectionism with Krista Stepney

Krista Stepney shares powerful tactics for moving forward when fear has you feeling stuck. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to identify and address the root causes of inaction 2) How to take your power back from comparisons and self-doubt 3) Two powerful scripts for when you’re stuck Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1130 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KRISTA — Krista D. Stepney is a leadership and business strategist, keynote speaker, and transformation advisor who helps lead...

Feb 19, 202632 min

1129: Unlocking Your Best Performance through Rituals with Michael Norton

Michael Norton reveals the science behind rituals that can help us change the way we feel and perform. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What makes rituals more powerful than habits 2) How rituals help you get into the zone 3) Simple team rituals to build closeness Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1129 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael I. Norton is a professor at Harvard Business School. Michael’s research focuses on behavioral economics and well-being, with particu...

Feb 16, 202637 min

1128: How to Develop and Maximize Every Voice on Your Team with Jeremie Kubicek

Jeremie Kubicek shares his innovative 5 Voices framework for empowering teams and maximizing potential. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why people development often fails 2) How leaders unintentionally silence their best people 3) Warning signs your team’s in the pit of despair Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1128 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEREMIE — Jeremie Kubicek is a globally recognized speaker, author, and leadership expert dedicated to helping leaders multiply healthy...

Feb 12, 202636 min

1127: How to Look and Sound Confident Even When You’re Not with Montana von Fliss

Montana von Fliss shares her expert strategies for appearing more confident, no matter what you’re communicating. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to override your critical self-talk 2) The #1 habit most communicators neglect 3) Three simple tips to upgrade your presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1127 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MONTANA — Montana von Fliss is a keynote speaker, public speaking coach, and CEO of Montana & Co., where she and her team help people d...

Feb 09, 202639 min

1126: How to Build Connection and Understanding through Excellent Listening with Katie O’Malley

Katie O’Malley reveals her three-step listening method that fosters greater trust, connection, and understanding. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why attention is so quick to drift—and three ways to pull it back 2) What most miss with active listening 3) Why shared experiences don’t build connection—and what does Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1126 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATIE — Katie O’Malley is an Executive Coach and Leadership Educator with twenty (20) years of prof...

Feb 05, 202637 min

1125: How to Reclaim Your Presence, Increase Your Influence, and Build Relationships that Last with Ravi Rajani

Ravi Rajani shows you how to build meaningful relationships, one conversation at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The Three C’s of building trust 2) What makes people say, “Tell me more” 3) Why compliments come across as insincere Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1125 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RAVI — Ravi Rajani is an international keynote speaker, transformational coach and LinkedIn Learning instructor, with over 65,000 people having taken his courses on Conscious a...

Feb 02, 202637 min

1124: How to Build Hope and Combat Burnout at Work with Jen Fisher

Jen Fisher discusses the strategic value of hope—and how leaders can harness it to improve wellbeing and transform the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why hope is a valid strategy in the workplace 2) How a few words can kill or build hope 3) How to counter your brain’s tendency to be overly critical Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1124 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEN — Jen Fisher is a global authority on workplace wellbeing, the bestselling author of Work Better T...

Jan 29, 202635 min

1123: How to Move Past Setbacks through the Next Play Mindset with Alan Stein, Jr.

Alan Stein, Jr. shares how elite performers bounce back and how you can do the same. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to take back control over your emotions and actions 2) How to practice self-compassion without lowering your standards 3) How to anticipate obstacles without becoming paranoid Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1123 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALAN — Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a pas...

Jan 26, 202635 min

1122: How to Find the Work You’re Wired to Do with William Vanderbloemen

William Vanderbloemen discusses how professionals can find both success and satisfaction in their careers. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one habit that puts you ahead of 90% of people 2) How to learn what you don’t know about yourself 3) The one skill to work on—regardless of your job Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1122 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT WILLIAM — William Vanderbloemen has been leading the Vanderbloemen Search Group for 15 years, where they are regularly ret...

Jan 22, 202634 min

1121: How Managers Can Lead Better TODAY (Not Someday!) with Ali Merchant

Ali Merchant, author of 'The All-In Manager,' reveals immediate shifts managers can make to improve leadership. He provides a 5-step framework for difficult conversations, stressing the importance of permission and clear intent. The episode also highlights the three pillars of exceptional management: personal care, insatiable learning, and driving meaningful results, alongside the transformative power of specific positive recognition and effective one-on-one questions to foster engagement and understanding.

Jan 19, 202643 min

1120: How to Stop Living on Autopilot and Choose What Matters Most with Erin Coupe

Erin Coupe discusses how to redirect your attention from the energy wasters to the things that matter to you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stop getting in your own way 2) The trick to quieting your negative inner voice 3) Two rituals to keep you in control of your day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1120 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIN — Erin Coupe is a speaker, executive partner, and founder of I Can Fit That In, a movement helping high-achievers shift from immin...

Jan 15, 202636 min

1119: Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales Shares the Seven Rules of Trust

Jimmy Wales reveals the foundational principles around trust that helped build Wikipedia. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How trust helped Jimmy achieve 52X productivity 2) The common assumptions that erode trust 3) How our systems encourage mistrust Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1119 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIMMY — Jimmy Wales is the Cofounder of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation. Named one of Time ’s 100 Most Influential People, he has been recognized by the Wor...

Jan 12, 202636 min

1118: Finding Consistent Motivation to Turn Intention into Action with Chris Bailey

In this insightful episode, author Chris Bailey delves into the science of intentionality, introducing the 12 core values that underpin all our motivations. He explains how understanding these values and aligning our goals with them can significantly boost motivation and combat procrastination. Bailey also offers practical strategies, such as the "intention stack" and "shrinking resistance," alongside the profound impact of self-reflection on turning intentions into consistent, meaningful action.

Jan 08, 202644 min

1117: How to Hack Your Odds to Succeed More and Fail Less with Kyle Austin Young

Kyle Austin Young shares his techniques for de-risking goals to improve your chances of success. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The thinking trap that accounts for most failures 2) The four paths to success 3) Why thinking negative improves your odds Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1117 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KYLE — Kyle Austin Young is an award-winning strategy consultant for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in a wide range of fields. This work has given him...

Jan 05, 202642 min

2025 GREATS: 1010: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI at Work with Jeremy Utley

Jeremy Utley reveals why many aren’t getting the results they want from AI—and how to fix that. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The #1 mistake people are making with AI 2) ChatGPT’s top advantage over other AI platforms (as of late 2024) 3) The simple adjustments that make AI vastly more useful Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1010 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEREMY — Jeremy Utley is the director of executive education at Stanford’s d.school and an adjunct professor at Stanfo...

Dec 29, 202549 min

2025 GREATS: 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...

Dec 22, 202553 min

2025 GREATS: 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...

Dec 18, 202538 min

2025 GREATS: 1045: How to Stop Overthinking and Build Mental Resilience with Joseph Nguyen

Joseph Nguyen discusses the hidden relationship between thinking and suffering—and offers a powerful framework for achieving peace of mind. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to spot and stop negative judgments 2) How to PAUSE overthinking 3) How to beat procrastination with SPA Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1045 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSEPH — Joseph Nguyen is the author of the #1 international bestselling book, Don't Believe Everything You Think , which has been tr...

Dec 15, 202546 min

2025 GREATS: 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...

Dec 11, 202542 min

1116: How to Take Control of Your Career with Confidence with Kimberly Brown

Kimberly Brown shares practical steps on how to take charge of your career and steer it with intention. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The framework for improving your reputation 2) How to cultivate relationships that advance your career 3) How to identify and amplify the one thing that makes you stand out Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1116 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KIMBERLY — Kimberly Brown is a globally recognized career and leadership strategist, bestselling author, ...

Dec 08, 202535 min

1115: How to Earn and Keep Your Next Promotion with Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson reveals the principles of readiness that he’s used to help aspiring CEOs get the top job. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one behavior that makes you more CEO-like 2) Why to take on your boss’ problems 3) The question that dramatically improves your appeal Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1115 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark Thompson is a globally recognized authority on CEO succession, executive readiness, and high-stakes leadership transitions. He ...

Dec 04, 202540 min

1114: How to Achieve Authentic Thriving with Jon Rosemberg

Jon Rosemberg discusses how to break free from limiting beliefs and reclaim control over your life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The difference between succeeding and thriving 2) How to shift out of survival mode with A.I.R. 3) How to spot and challenge limiting beliefs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1114 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JON — With over two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives and global teams through deep transformations, Jon Rosemberg has learned firstha...

Dec 01, 202545 min

1113: How to Make Memorable and Lasting First Impressions with Rebecca Okamoto

Rebecca Okamoto helps transform your introduction from boring to powerful. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to introduce yourself in 20 words or less 2) How to project confidence in your introduction–both in person and online 3) Best practices for crafting great first impressions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1113 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT REBECCA — Rebecca Okamoto is a communication and clarity consultant, and the founder of Evoke Strategy Group. She helps people wit...

Nov 24, 202534 min

1112: How to Beat Digital Exhaustion and Reclaim Your Energy with Paul Leonardi

Paul Leonardi reveals how notifications, multitasking, and endless tools quietly burn us out–and how you can reset your energy. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two hidden forces behind your digital exhaustion 2) Simple ways to reduce attention-switching 3) How to reclaim your energy from your devices Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1112 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAUL — Paul Leonardi, PhD, is the award-winning Duca Family Professor of Technology Management at the Univer...

Nov 20, 202548 min

1111: How to Get Better Results from AI to Amplify Your Productivity with Gianluca Mauro

Gianluca Mauro discusses the mindset and habits for getting the most out of AI tools. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to avoid the trap of AI “workslop” 2) What you can and can’t expect AI to do 3) The CIDI framework for better prompting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1111 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GIANLUCA — Gianluca is the Founder and CEO of AI Academy, an AI education company founded in 2017. AI Academy has trained more than 12000 individuals and teams to harness t...

Nov 17, 202553 min

1110: How to Multiply Your Opportunities through Smarter LinkedIn Posts with Jason Feifer

Jason Feifer discusses how to advance your career by creating winning LinkedIn content. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why LinkedIn matters even when you aren’t job hunting 2) What most get wrong about personal branding 3) The trick to getting your posts seen on LinkedIn Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1110 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 Tomorrow and Problem ...

Nov 13, 202549 min

1109: How to Find Great Mentors and Build Your Legacy with Dr. Deborah Heiser

Dr. Deborah Heiser discusses how and why to find mentors from all directions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The fundamental human need that mentorship fulfills 2) Why most struggle to find mentors—and the simple fix 3) The unlikely places where you can find more mentors Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1109 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEBORAH — Dr. Deborah Heiser (Ph.D.) is an applied developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, and author of The Mento...

Nov 10, 202533 min

1108: How to Think, Act, and Achieve Like an “A-Player” with Rob Monson

Rob Monson reveals how professionals can become A-players—and what leaders can do to retain them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hard truth many leaders don’t want to accept 2) What A-players do differently from the rest 3) The simple trick to get a day back every week Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1108 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROB — Rob Monson, founder of Tenfold Advisors, is Utah’s leading business growth coach. A Scaling Up and Metronomics coach, he helps mid-ma...

Nov 06, 202538 min

1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine

Shirzad Chamine offers quick but powerful strategies to rewire your brain for better results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you can’t think your way out of stress 2) How to take command of your mind in just 10 seconds 3) How strengths become saboteurs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1107 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHIRZAD — Shirzad Chamine is the author of the New York Times bestselling Positive Intelligence . Shirzad has lectured on Positive Intelligence® at Stanford...

Nov 03, 202540 min
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