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 16, 2024 • 38min
994: How to Embrace Uncertainty, Discover Opportunity, and Shape the Future with Frederik Pferdt
Frederik Pferdt, Google's first Chief Innovation Evangelist and founder of the Innovation Lab, shares his insights on embracing uncertainty to shape a better future. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and kindness in navigating challenges. Pferdt discusses the power of positive reframing when setbacks occur and offers a handy trick to inspire follow-through. Highlighting a proactive mindset, he also advocates for empathy towards one's future self, encouraging listeners to make conscious choices for personal growth.
Sep 12, 2024 • 41min
993: How to Boost Your Focus by Streamlining Your Priorities with Marcey Rader
Marcey Rader, an award-winning speaker and coach dedicated to health-powered productivity, shares invaluable insights on decluttering life and work. She discusses the dangers of overcommitment and the need to redefine success for better well-being. Marcey reveals how limiting priorities can enhance focus and boost energy levels. She also highlights the importance of movement in daily routines and how different environments influence creativity and productivity. Practical strategies abound for fostering a more mindful and balanced approach to work.
Sep 9, 2024 • 10min
1000th Episode Giveaway Special!
Celebrate a major milestone with stories from listeners who’ve been positively impacted by the podcast! Discover how to effectively share personal narratives in professional settings using the SPAR method. Plus, get in on the excitement of a $1,000 giveaway with exclusive prizes. It’s a vibrant discussion on inspiration, storytelling, and community engagement!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
