How to Be Awesome at Your Job
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!
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- Update frequency
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- 2016 - 2025
257: Innovating through Empathetic Collaboration with Turi McKinley
Turi McKinley talks intuitive design thinking as an alternative approach to problem solving.
You’ll Learn:
1) The importance of human empathy in problem solving
2) Three keys to apply the desig…
00:41:32 |
Thu 01 Feb 2018
256: Science-based Solutions for Delivering Tough Truth at Work with Mark Murphy
Author & trainer Mark Murphy explores the intersections of diplomacy, truthfulness, and difficult conversations at work. You'll Learn: Top reasons why people don’t tell the truth at work Common ph…
00:51:21 |
Wed 31 Jan 2018
255: Minimizing Avoidable Failures with Russell Klusas
Tradecraft founder Russ Klusas discusses optimal decision-making amid life goals, recognizing avoidable failures, and learning from the successes and failures of Silicon Valley.
You’ll Learn:
1)…
00:51:38 |
Sun 28 Jan 2018
254: How to Afford Anything and Care for your Career with Paula Pant
Fellow podcaster Paula Pant shares her expertise on mastering your personal finances, caring for your career, and making wise decisions. You'll Learn: How to afford anything...but not everything W…
00:43:53 |
Fri 26 Jan 2018
253: How to Speak Out…Without a Freak Out with Matthew Abrahams
Stanford instructor Matt Abrahams teaches techniques to calm speaking anxieties…from managing procrastination to cooling body temperatures, and more.
You’ll Learn:
1) How to attack both the symp…
00:48:42 |
Tue 23 Jan 2018
252: Creative Problem Solving through Design Thinking with Edgar Papke
Edgar Papke explores “design thinking” and best practices to foster unpredictable, creative, innovative ideas.
You’ll Learn:
1) How three distinct workplace cultures solve problems differently
…
00:45:02 |
Sun 21 Jan 2018
251: Taking the Leap Into your Dream…the Smart Way with Mike Lewis
Mike Lewis shares his journey from professional private equity to professional squash and provides perspective on how/when/why to jump into what you really want to do.
You’ll Learn:
1) When it’s…
00:39:49 |
Thu 18 Jan 2018
250: Powering Up Your Professional Presence with Magdalena Yesil
Technology mogul Magdalena Yesil shares how to boost your gravitas, results, and ability to be heard at the workplace.
You’ll Learn:
1) What is the professional ask and why you should do it
2)…
00:46:25 |
Tue 16 Jan 2018
249: Leading When You’re Not in Charge with Clay Scroggins
Clay Scroggins discusses how to lead without being in the top position. You'll Learn: Three simple questions to help you collaborate better The equation for powerful leadership How to have difficu…
00:48:47 |
Mon 15 Jan 2018
248: What Professional Speakers Do…that You Should too with Grant Baldwin
Professional speaking guru Grant Baldwin shares lessons learned for becoming a better public speaker.
You’ll Learn:
1) The one thing that distinguishes professional speakers from the rest
2) To…
00:34:44 |
Thu 11 Jan 2018
247: Thriving in High-Pressure Situations with Eddie Davila
Professor Eddie Davila discusses how to identify, view, handle, and thrive amidst pressure at work. You'll Learn: Why pressure is really an honor and a gift What to do when you get stressed in low…
00:44:46 |
Wed 10 Jan 2018
246: Doing the Most with Your To-Do List with Suzanna Kaye
Professional organizer Suzanna Kaye shares her tips on optimal to-do lists for optimal productivity.
You’ll Learn:
1) How to cope when your tasks are too overwhelming
2) A common mistake when w…
00:43:27 |
Sun 07 Jan 2018
245: Getting into Flow...Repeatedly with Steven Kotler
Author and researcher Steven Kotler lays out the pathways to the optimal state of consciousness called flow. You'll Learn: The golden rule of flow How to find flow using psychological and neurobio…
00:38:00 |
Fri 22 Dec 2017
244: Behavioral Science Insights on How to Have a Good Day, Everyday with Caroline Webb
Caroline Webb reveals actionable insights from the latest science behind living our best days. You'll Learn: The power of micro-mindfulness Pro-tips for maintaining focus and motivation Best ways …
00:45:41 |
Wed 20 Dec 2017
243: How to Be More Popular--and Why that Still Matters at Work with Mitch Prinstein
Mitch Prinstein helps us understand the different types of popularity and teaches us how to boost our popularity by working on our likability. You'll Learn: Subtle ways to boost your likability in…
00:43:35 |
Mon 18 Dec 2017
242: How to Handle Tough Audiences with Deirdre Breakenridge
PR consultant Deirdre Breakenridge teaches how to handle tricky audiences, identify different audience member profiles, and deliver great presentations in tough situations.
You’ll Learn:
1) The …
00:37:54 |
Thu 14 Dec 2017
241: How to Have More Fun While Achieving More with Dave Crenshaw
Dave Crenshaw gives his expert insights on the importance of scheduling in fun, meaningful breaks, and shares practical tips on setting up your own personal oasis and managing your time.
You’ll L…
00:36:40 |
Tue 12 Dec 2017
240: Mastering the Art of Connection with Michael J. Gelb
Michael J. Gelb walks us through the power of connectedness, the importance of being aware of the people around you, and practices that can help your internal wellness. You'll Learn: Why uber-busy…
00:42:28 |
Mon 11 Dec 2017
239: Building Yours Systems for Success with Sam Carpenter
Sam Carpenter explores how you can effectively work with the collection of systems that make up your work and life.
You’ll Learn:
1) The benefit of seeing your complex life as a simpler collecti…
00:36:57 |
Thu 07 Dec 2017
238: The Ingredients of A Great First Impression with Ann Demarais
Executive coach Ann Demarais highlights ways to become more socially generous and how to make an awesome first impression. You'll Learn: The most common interpersonal flaws--and how to fix them Fo…
00:46:43 |
Wed 06 Dec 2017
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