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 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.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 43min
1069: Eight Steps for Excellent Listening with Emily Kasriel
Emily Kasriel, an award-winning journalist at the BBC and creator of the Deep Listening approach, discusses the transformative power of listening. She shares her eight-step framework designed for enhancing listening skills, emphasizing its importance in building genuine connections and fostering open dialogue. Kasriel illustrates the impact of deep listening in leadership and personal relationships, demonstrating how intentional listening can combat loneliness and enrich communication. Tune in for insights that can reshape your interactions!
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Jun 19, 2025 • 38min
1068: Finding the Courage to Say What Needs to be Said with Molly Tschang
Molly Tschang, founder of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully® Inc., empowers senior management teams to thrive through effective communication. She shares her strategies for transforming difficult conversations into relationship-building opportunities. Learn how to give constructive feedback, assertively say no, and navigate disagreements with confidence. Molly emphasizes the importance of cultivating internal courage and transparency to enhance teamwork and foster open dialogue. Her insights are a game-changer for professional growth and authentic expression.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 42min
1067: Better Decisions through Neuroscience with Emily Falk
Emily Falk, a leading expert in communication and neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, shares insights on decision-making and behavior change. She discusses how our brains evaluate choices based on past experiences and emotions, and uncovers a belief that limits our potential. Falk emphasizes the importance of aligning our identity with desired behaviors and offers practical strategies for fostering joy and community in making healthier choices. Tune in to learn how to navigate decisions more purposefully and effectively.
Jun 12, 2025 • 52min
1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich
Dr. Tasha Eurich, an organizational psychologist and bestselling author, delves into the concept of being 'shatterproof'—which transcends mere resilience. She discusses the hidden dangers of 'grit gaslighting' and reveals when you might hit your 'resilience ceiling.' Tasha explores the three psychological needs crucial for growth: confidence, choice, and connection. Using the metaphor of kintsugi, she emphasizes embracing adversity as a means to personal transformation and offers practical tools for enhancing well-being in challenging times.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 43min
1065: Harvard’s Stress Expert Shares Top Resilience Tools with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard stress expert and author, dives into the neuroscience of stress and resilience. She uncovers the myth leading to burnout and introduces the impactful 'rule of two' for habit-building. Listeners discover how to reduce stress in just one minute and learn about the transformative power of gratitude and humor. Aditi also shares practical techniques for emotional well-being, emphasizing personalized strategies and the importance of minimal daily movements for mental health.
