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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Jan 9, 2025 • 35min
1022: How–and Why–to Stop Overapologizing with Shira Miller
Shira Miller, an award-winning keynote speaker and Chief Communications Officer at National DCP, discusses the perils of overapologizing. She shares how excessive apologies can undermine personal and professional confidence, particularly for women. Shira offers five actionable steps to curb this habit and tackle self-doubt caused by negative self-talk. Listeners will enjoy her insights on cultivating self-worth and fostering a positive work environment, all while empowering themselves to own their achievements.
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Jan 6, 2025 • 40min
1021: How to Push Past Fear and Build Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson
Anne Marie Anderson, a three-time Emmy-winning broadcaster for ESPN and author, shares her insights on conquering fear to pursue audacious dreams. She discusses four reasons why people get stuck and offers two techniques to tame the inner critic. Listeners learn to embrace rejection as a growth opportunity and how curiosity can combat anxiety. Additionally, she emphasizes the value of structured time management and a supportive network, urging everyone to prioritize personal growth over urgency.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 42min
1020: The Three Keys to Being Inspirational with Adam Galinsky
Adam Galinsky, a renowned social psychologist from Columbia Business School, discusses how anyone can become a more inspiring leader. He shares practical strategies to uplift others and introduces a 15-minute exercise that boosts visionary thinking. Galinsky emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding individual needs in leadership, using personal stories. He also highlights the transformative power of written praise in fostering positive relationships. Lastly, he explains how reflecting on personal values can amplify leadership impact.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 40min
2024 GREATS: 983: Making the Most of Your Limited Time Before Death with Jodi Wellman
Jodi Wellman, a former corporate executive and executive coach, shares profound insights on living a life free of regrets. She discusses how befriending the idea of mortality can motivate us to pursue passions and make the most of our limited time. Jodi emphasizes the importance of intentional living and offers practical strategies to infuse joy into everyday routines. By counting our Mondays and reflecting on how we want to be remembered, listeners are inspired to cherish each moment and prioritize meaningful experiences.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 50min
2024 GREATS: 950: Slowing Down to Boost Productivity and Ease Stress with Cal Newport
Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown and author of "Deep Work," discusses how slowing down can actually boost productivity. He reveals why conventional measures of productivity are flawed and introduces the idea of 'slow productivity'—achieving more by focusing on fewer tasks. Newport highlights the importance of prioritizing meaningful work over busywork and explores techniques to eliminate non-essential tasks, advocating for a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to excellent outcomes.
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Dec 23, 2024 • 41min
2024 GREATS: 935: The Five Steps to Winning Every Week with Demir Bentley
Demir Bentley, an executive productivity coach and bestselling author, shares his expertise on winning the week. He discusses why most people struggle with planning their week and offers simple solutions. Listeners will learn how to use their calendars as powerful tools instead of just scheduling devices. Bentley emphasizes transitioning from burnout to optimal productivity through effective planning and the concept of 'commitment debt'. Small changes, he argues, lead to significant improvements in both work-life balance and personal satisfaction.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 44min
2024 GREATS: 925: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Feeling Guilty with Dr. Aziz Gazipura
Dr. Aziz Gazipura, a clinical psychologist and expert on social confidence, delves into the pitfalls of people-pleasing. He discusses the profound costs it can inflict on personal identity and relationships, urging listeners to prioritize self-awareness. Aziz shares techniques to overcome guilt when saying no and highlights a surprising method to increase discomfort tolerance. By embracing authenticity and setting boundaries, he guides listeners towards healthier relationships and greater inner peace.
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Dec 16, 2024 • 30min
1019: Achieving More with One Bold Move per Day with Shanna Hocking
Shanna Hocking, a celebrated leadership consultant and author of "One Bold Move a Day," shares her insights on career advancement. She emphasizes the power of taking daily bold actions to boost confidence and overcome self-doubt. Hocking highlights the importance of effective communication in difficult conversations and advocates for self-belonging as a foundation for professional growth. With anecdotes and strategies, she motivates listeners to embrace their leadership potential and recognize their unique strengths.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 33min
1018: The Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Life You Want with Ximena Vengoechea
Ximena Vengoechea, a user experience researcher and author renowned for her viral blog post on life audits, shares her transformative three-phase exercise for goal-setting. She reveals how simple tools like Post-Its can help crystallize your dreams into actionable steps. The conversation dives into celebrating small victories and the role of accountability in achieving goals. Ximena also emphasizes fostering a positive mindset and self-discovery as crucial elements on the path to personal growth.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 37min
1017: How to Reclaim Your Creativity and Unlock Innovation with Duncan Wardle
Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, shares his insights on unlocking creativity and innovation. He humorously recounts his journey from a coffee boy to leading Disney's creative vision. The conversation tackles how to overcome creative blocks, fostering a playful culture in organizations, and the power of bold questions to drive change. Wardle also discusses the importance of real-world observation over traditional focus groups for understanding consumer behavior, offering practical tips for reclaiming creativity and passion.
