How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Professional organizer Suzanna Kaye shares her tips on optimal to-do lists for optimal productivity.You’ll Learn:1) How to cope when your tasks are too overwhelming2) A common mistake when working the to-do lists and apps3) Guidelines for identifying your prioritiesAbout Suzanna Suzanna Kaye is a speaker with a passion! She can be found training and speaking to audiences both locally and internationally about how to structure their lives in new ways to be more productive and organized. Suzanna is the founder of Spark! Organizing, LLC as well as a former CFO for a national corporation. She brings a creative, encouraging, and judgement-free approach to productivity and organization. Her favorite topics include Productivity, Organization and Time Management. As a LinkedIn Learning author, she really does make productivity look effortless.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: Happen to Your Career’s free 8 day courseSuzanna Kaye on LinkedIn LearningApp: Google KeepApp: OmniFocusApp: TodoistApp: WunderlistBook: Eat That Frog by Brian TracyBook: Getting Things Done by David AllenBook: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinCompany: Spark! OrganizingPodcast: Super Soul Sunday by OprahPodcast: The Marie Forleo PodcastProduct: DYMO labelerProduct: P-Touch Labeler by BrotherProcess: Bullet JournalView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep246. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and researcher Steven Kotler lays out the pathways to the optimal state of consciousness called flow.   You'll Learn: The golden rule of flow How to find flow using psychological and neurobiological triggers How to take breaks without interrupting your flow   About Steven: Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the cofounder/director of research for the Flow Genome Project. He is one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep245 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caroline Webb reveals actionable insights from the latest science behind living our best days.   You'll Learn: The power of micro-mindfulness Pro-tips for maintaining focus and motivation Best ways to keep up your energy throughout your day   About Caroline: Caroline is CEO of Sevenshift, a firm that shows people how to use insights from behavioral science to improve their working life. Her book on that topic, How To Have A Good Day, is being published in 16 languages and more than 60 countries. She is also a Senior Advisor to McKinsey, where she was previously a Partner.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep244 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mitch Prinstein helps us understand the different types of popularity and teaches us how to boost our popularity by working on our likability.   You'll Learn: Subtle ways to boost your likability in meetings How and why to distinguish between the two kinds of popularity: likability and status How to get people to stop looking at their phones to talk to you   About Mitch: Mitch is a professor, scientist, university administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and an exhausted dad.  He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, U.S. News & World Report, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, Reuters, Family Circle, Real Simple, and elsewhere.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep243 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PR consultant Deirdre Breakenridge teaches how to handle tricky audiences, identify different audience member profiles, and deliver great presentations in tough situations.You’ll Learn:1) The best approaches for understanding your audience upfront2) Three universal practices to command attention3) Handy strategies to prepare you for the tough questionsAbout Deirdre Deirdre has been in PR and marketing for 25+ years helping senior executives in midsize to large organizations communicate to their stakeholders. She is a communications strategist and has worked with clients on many different types of communications programs, including executive communications and thought leadership, image and reputation management, crisis communications, media relations, PR 2.0 and social media programs.Items Mentioned in this Show:Deirdre’s Company: Pure Performance CommunicationsDeirdre’s Website: DeirdreBreckenridge.comDeirdre’s Book: PR 2.0 Deirdre’s Podcast: Women WorldwideDeirdre’s Course: Handling an Unruly Audience on Linkedin LearningAuthor: Mel RobbinsBook: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizApp: GrammarlyView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep242. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Crenshaw gives his expert insights on the importance of scheduling in fun, meaningful breaks, and shares practical tips on setting up your own personal oasis and managing your time.You’ll Learn:1) Why having fun is critical to your success2) How to build your own oasis3) Perspectives to switch from a culture of now vs. the culture of whenAbout Dave Dave Crenshaw is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views. He has written four books, including The Myth of Multitasking which was published in six languages and is a time management bestseller. As an author, keynote speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed hundreds of thousands of businesses leaders worldwide.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: Happen to Your Career’s free 8 day courseDave’s Books: The Power of Having Fun and The Myth of MultitaskingDave’s courses on Linkedin LearningDave’s Website: DaveCrenshaw.comBook: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyBook: The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book by Chuck NorrisProduct: Google Home MiniStudy: National Marriage ProjectStudy: Project Time OffStudy: The Role of Dopamine in Learning, Memory and Performance in a Water Escape TaskView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep241. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael J. Gelb walks us through the power of connectedness, the importance of being aware of the people around you, and practices that can help your internal wellness.   You'll Learn: Why uber-busy global leaders make time for face-to-face interactions How to consciously spread positive emotion Practicing the opposite of stress response   About Michael: Michael is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development and a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, executive coaching and innovative leadership. Michael co-directs the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business and is on the faculty of the Institute for Management Studies.  He brings more than 30 years of experience as a professional speaker, seminar leader and executive coach to his diverse, international clientele.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep140 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Carpenter explores how you can effectively work with the collection of systems that make up your work and life.You’ll Learn:1) The benefit of seeing your complex life as a simpler collection of systems2) How to analyze and fix the kinks in your system3) Top systems that are most often dysfunctionalAbout Sam Sam has a background in engineering, journalism, publishing, forestry, construction management, and telecommunications. An author and entrepreneur, he is president and CEO of Centratel, the premier telephone answering service in the United States. Other businesses he founded and operates are Work the System Consultants and PathwayOne, an online marketing firm based in Italy.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sam’s Books: Work the System and The Systems MindsetSam’s Company: CentratelApp: Say It & Mail ItBook: How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry BrowneView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep239. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive coach Ann Demarais highlights ways to become more socially generous and how to make an awesome first impression.   You'll Learn: The most common interpersonal flaws--and how to fix them Four universally-appreciated social gifts that you can give How to bounce back from a bad first impression   About Ann: Ann Demarais, the founder of First Impressions, has more than 20 years of experience in applied psychology, specializing in interpersonal communication, impression management, social skills, and executive coaching. She works with senior executives who want to enhance their leadership impact.  She was a consultant to the Social Intelligence Program at Columbia University Business School; her client list includes Verizon, Hilton Hotels, Disney, Bank of America, Xerox, CitiGroup, JPMorgan, and the FBI among many others.  Ann is co-author of First Impressions: What You Don’t Know About How Others See You, which was published by Random House and translated into 24 languages.  Ann holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from New York University.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep238 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carmen Simon shows how to become impossible to ignore by integrating the right components to influence our audience’s minds. You’ll Learn:1) The three components of a good story2) Why causation in a story can be both sexy and tricky at the same time3) Why relatable emotions are more important than strong emotionsAbout Carmen Dr. Carmen Simon is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Founder of Memzy. She has applied the latest neuroscience research findings to deliver workshops, design, and consulting services. Carmen is a published author and a frequent keynote speaker at conferences in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. She holds doctorates in instructional technology and cognitive psychology, and uses her knowledge to offer business professionals a flashlight and a magnet: one to call attention to what’s important in a message, the other to make it stick to the audience’s brain so they can act on it. Carmen’s brain science coaching helps business professionals motivate listeners and stand out from too much sameness in the industry.Items Mentioned in this Show:Carmen’s Website: MEMZYCarmen’s book: Impossible to IgnoreBook: Superforecasting by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan GardnerPrevious episode: 011: Making Messages Memorable with Dr. Carmen SimonView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep237.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.