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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Sep 5, 2024 • 45min
992: How to Break Free from Cynicism and Reclaim Hope with Jamil Zaki
Jamil Zaki, a Stanford psychology professor and director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, dives into the surprising power of hope. He discusses how a hopeful mindset can lead to personal and professional success, challenging the notion that cynicism is a protective stance. Zaki illustrates how environments influence trust and generosity with illuminating stories, including transformative school practices. He emphasizes reclaiming hope through kindness and offers practical strategies to counteract negativity, reminding us to celebrate our shared human goodness.
4 snips
Aug 29, 2024 • 38min
991: Mastering the Five Tiers of Career Development with Andrew LaCivita
Andrew LaCivita, a globally-renowned career coach and founder of milewalk Academy®, shares insights on mastering skill development for career advancement. He highlights a major misconception that may be hindering your progress. Listeners learn how to identify key skills they need to develop and discover three practical methods for boosting confidence. LaCivita stresses the importance of personal accountability and offers tools and strategies to navigate the modern job landscape effectively.
29 snips
Aug 26, 2024 • 38min
990: How to Advocate for Yourself and Get Noticed at Work with Jessica Chen
Jessica Chen, an Emmy-Award winner and CEO of Soulcast Media, shares powerful insights on workplace communication and self-advocacy. She addresses common misconceptions about career advancement and emphasizes how to make your message resonate. Discover the five vocal elements that enhance engagement and how personal achievements can be highlighted alongside humility. Chen also discusses the importance of shaping your career narrative and celebrates the significance of self-advocacy to ensure you’re recognized for all the right reasons.
22 snips
Aug 22, 2024 • 49min
989: Training Your Brain for Maximum Efficiency with Dr. Mithu Storoni
Dr. Mithu Storoni, a University of Cambridge-trained physician and neuroscience researcher, dives into the science of focus and brain efficiency. She explains how to find your optimal mental gear for peak performance while managing boredom and overwhelm. Storoni shares insights on aligning tasks with natural brain rhythms to enhance productivity and creativity. She emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation in the evolving work landscape and offers practical strategies for adapting work habits to modern challenges.
6 snips
Aug 19, 2024 • 45min
988: How to Elevate Your Status and Command Respect at Work with Alison Fragale
Alison Fragale, author of LIKEABLE BADASS and a distinguished scholar, shares insights on enhancing workplace perceptions. She emphasizes that how you answer 'How are you?' can influence others’ views of you. Fragale breakdowns the complex dynamics of status, highlighting the unique challenges women face. She discusses self-promotion strategies while maintaining authenticity and the surprising power of flattery in professional relationships. Join her as she advocates for networking and showcasing both competence and warmth to command respect.
26 snips
Aug 15, 2024 • 40min
987: How to Ace Your Next Job Interview with Sam Owens
Sam Owens, the founder of a career coaching service and author of 'I HATE JOB INTERVIEWS,' shares his insights on conquering job interviews with confidence. He reveals the biggest interview mistakes candidates make and offers strategies for crafting compelling 'power' answers. Learn effective salary negotiation tactics, the importance of preparation, and how to develop impactful personal stories that highlight your skills. Sam’s advice not only boosts interview performance but also inspires hope for job seekers.
14 snips
Aug 12, 2024 • 36min
986: The New Rules for Achieving in the Modern World with Asheesh Advani
Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide and a seasoned entrepreneur, challenges traditional notions of achievement in the modern workforce. He emphasizes the importance of networking across generations and adapting skills for today's job market. Advani also discusses the transformative power of reflection and job shadowing for growth. He advocates for prioritizing value in communication, ambitious goal-setting, and the impact of positive reinforcement in mentoring the next generation. His insights provide a fresh perspective on leadership and career development.
24 snips
Aug 8, 2024 • 42min
985: Boosting Confidence and Slashing Anxiety through Great Boundaries with Abby Medcalf
Abby Medcalf, a Relationship Maven and psychologist with over 35 years of experience, shares her insights on establishing firm boundaries to enhance personal well-being. She discusses common misconceptions about boundaries and emphasizes the importance of emotional responsibility. Abby provides practical strategies for maintaining boundaries in the workplace and highlights the power of saying 'no.' She also explores the significance of curiosity in conversations and how structured scheduling can improve emotional health, empowering listeners to cultivate healthier relationships.
9 snips
Aug 5, 2024 • 37min
984: Building Skills Better in an AI-Driven World with Matt Beane
Matt Beane, a groundbreaking researcher on AI's impact on work, discusses how the obsession with productivity may be stunting our growth. He reveals a trillion-dollar problem linked to optimization and shares how AI tools like ChatGPT can be adapted to boost learning. Beane emphasizes the necessity of challenge and mentorship in skill development, along with the value of nudges to foster better habits. He also advocates for embracing struggle in learning, reminding us that personal connections are vital in an increasingly tech-driven world.
4 snips
Jul 31, 2024 • 39min
983: Making the Most of Your Limited Time Before Death with Jodi Wellman
Jodi Wellman, a former corporate executive and executive coach with a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology, discusses the liberating power of reflecting on mortality. She emphasizes the need to befriend the Grim Reaper to truly embrace life. Listeners will learn how to live ‘astonishingly alive’ by prioritizing joy and meaning. Through personal anecdotes, Jodi inspires a shift in perspective, highlighting gratitude and community while encouraging small, intentional actions to enrich our everyday experiences.
