How to Be Awesome at Your Job
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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Jul 28, 2025 • 46min
1079: The Brain Science Behind Successful Change with Dr. Britt Andreatta
Dr. Britt Andreatta, a renowned thought leader in leadership and neuroscience, shares invaluable insights on why our brains resist change. She discusses strategies for leaders to effectively engage teams during transitions, emphasizing the significance of transparent communication and employee well-being. Britt highlights the emotional dynamics of change and the impact of burnout, promoting mindfulness as a crucial tool for managing workplace shifts. She also explores the neuroscience behind exclusion and its effects on team dynamics, making a compelling case for inclusive leadership.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 36min
1078: How to Stop Playing Small and Achieve Your Greatest Goals with Richard Medcalf
Richard Medcalf, founder of Xquadrant, shares his insights from over 25 years advising elite leaders. He discusses why traditional strategies often fail high achievers and identifies signs that you might be playing it too safe. Richard emphasizes the '10X Reckoning' approach, inspiring listeners to redefine success through meaningful contributions rather than just financial gain. He also explores the role of AI in education and personal growth, while advocating for habit-building tools to achieve a more joyful and impactful life.
Jul 21, 2025 • 39min
1077: The Six Insights of Excellent Communicators with Ruth Milligan
Ruth Milligan, founder of Articulation and curator of TEDxColumbus, shares her extensive expertise in public speaking. She discusses six crucial insights for effective communication, highlighting the need to adapt styles for different audiences. Ruth tackles common challenges, such as overcoming filler words and the emotional hurdles of self-perception. She emphasizes the value of preparation, feedback, and the art of concise expression to enhance impact, alongside practical tips for transformative self-review in public speaking.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 32min
1076: Asking Better Questions to Forge Deeper Relationships with Mike Litton
Mike Litton, a real estate and finance expert with 33 years of experience and host of The Mike Litton Experience, shares valuable insights on relationship-building through questioning. He discusses why questions are a superpower in forging connections and introduces 'magic questions' that encourage openness. Litton highlights the importance of curiosity, vulnerability, and understanding emotional currencies in relationships. Additionally, he explains the 73855 communication rule, emphasizing that effective interaction goes beyond mere words.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 36min
1075: The Sustainable Path to Achieving Success and Finding Meaning with Kathy Oneto
Kathy Oneto, a consultant, coach, and author of Sustainable Ambition, dives into the myths surrounding ambition and the quest for fulfillment. She emphasizes the need to redefine success beyond societal norms, advocating for personal values alignment. Listeners learn about maintaining energy sustainably while overcoming inertia to achieve goals. The discussion introduces practical rest strategies, like the 'Three by Three Rule,' stressing the importance of self-awareness and adaptability for long-term satisfaction in work and life.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 44min
1074: How to Improve Negotiations–without Compromising–with Dr. Joshua N. Weiss
Dr. Joshua N. Weiss, a negotiation expert and Senior Fellow at the Harvard Negotiation Project, shares insights on improving negotiation skills without the need to compromise. He discusses common pitfalls in negotiation and offers a five-step strategy to revive stalled discussions. Notably, he emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence and mental reframing in negotiations, encouraging a focus on motivations rather than mere agreements. Listeners are inspired to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth in their negotiation journeys.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 38min
1073: How to Cut Clutter and Distraction from Your Life with Shira Gill
Shira Gill, an organizing expert and bestselling author, shares her insights on decluttering for a more intentional life. She reveals the hidden costs of clutter and why traditional organizing tools often fall short. Shira offers practical strategies like the 'action item basket' for managing tasks and enhancing mental clarity. Emphasizing the journey toward minimalism, she discusses how reducing distractions can significantly boost professional efficiency. Tune in for transformative tips that help create a calmer, more focused life.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 45min
1072: Reclaiming Your Creatvitity–No Matter Your Role with Tania Katan
In this engaging discussion, Tania Katan, a global transformational speaker and the co-creator of the #ItWasNeverADress campaign, shares her insights on reigniting creativity in everyday life. She explains how creativity can combat burnout and offers practical hacks to make mundane tasks exciting. Tania highlights the power of constraints to boost innovative thinking and provides strategies to foster a more engaging workplace culture. Her inspiring anecdotes encourage listeners to embrace authenticity and playful exploration in their creative journeys.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 41min
1071: Boosting Productivity and Slashing Overwhelm through Timeboxing with Marc Zao-Sanders
In this engaging discussion, Marc Zao-Sanders, CEO of filtered.com and a seasoned expert in productivity, shares his insights on breaking free from overwhelm. He introduces timeboxing as a powerful strategy for planning your day with intention and effectively pruning your to-do list. Listeners will learn the art of prioritization and the importance of choosing breaks to boost overall productivity. With over ten years of practicing timeboxing, Marc provides actionable tips to help regain control over tasks and enhance emotional well-being.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 41min
1070: An ADHD Strategist’s Pro Tips for Staying Motivated and Productive When You Can’t Focus with Skye Waterson
Skye Waterson, an ADHD strategist and the founder of Unconventional Organisation, shares valuable insights into boosting productivity for those with ADHD. She discusses how to simplify to-do lists and tackle overthinking to make decisions more efficiently. Skye emphasizes integrating fun into challenging tasks to enhance motivation and productivity. Additionally, she reveals the importance of effective systems and prioritization strategies, like the 80-20 rule, to help maintain focus and avoid burnout in both personal and professional life.
