How to Be Awesome at Your Job

VINA CEO and co-founder Olivia June Poole takes us into her tech world and speaks on the importance of personal relationships, the gender dynamics in networking, and how to make good connections.You’ll Learn:The key difference in successful network building between men and womenA critical overlooked consideration when building your networkHow to make new connections strongerAbout OliviaOlivia June Poole is the CEO and Co-Founder of VINA, a company that creates tech products to connect, celebrate, and empower women, including the Hey! VINA app. She also worked in marketing for General Assemb.ly, RocketSpace, and others. She is an expert in user acquisition, community building, and driving consumer online-offline engagement.Items Mentioned in this Show:Olivia’s app: Hey! VINABook:  The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizSoftware: AsanaSoftware: SlackView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep168See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entrepreneur Nick Campbell explores how you can turn your interests into a career–and then make the most of those opportunities.You’ll Learn:A process to find the connection between what you love and what paysHow to sidestep all the requirements that job boards claim you needWhy it’s ideal to be the the worst in the roomAbout NickNick grew up in Detroit, the oldest son of a fireman and a rollerskating teacher. He lived a curious life trying to figure out how things worked. He’s been lucky always have jobs doing things he loved including selling magic tricks, performing yo-yo tricks, DJing parties, Photography, Motion Graphics, 3D Animation, Software Development, Design, Blogger, and Educator. Today, Nick makes software and training to help make the world easier and more fun. He works and lives in the Midwest where he goes on road trips, drinks craft beer, plays pinball, and listens to a lot of podcasts.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderNick;s business: GreyscalegorillaBook: Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan HaidtBook: It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be by Paul ArdenBook: The Art of Self-Directed Learning by Blake BolesSoftware: Unbounce Landing PagesSoftware: After EffectsSoftware: AppearSoftware: SlackView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep167See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to trust your instincts and generate big ideas with storytelling guru Bernadette Jiwa. Discover the secrets of identifying problems, fostering creativity, and pushing through fear. Explore strategies for introducing new ideas within teams using empathy and effective communication, and delve into favorite quotes, behavioral economics studies, and personal habits for motivation.

Reos Partners cofounder Adam Kahane shares his expertise in dealing with conflicts and effectively collaborating with the enemy.You’ll Learn:Why conventional collaboration does not work anymoreThe three stretches required from collaborationWhat to do when you can’t collaborateAbout AdamAdam Kahane is a Director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Adam is the author of four books on solving tough problems. His latest is Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree With or Like or Trust.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderAdam’s book: Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or TrustBook: The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management by Art Kleiner and Steven WheelerAdam’s website: AdamKahane.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep165See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Human performance guru Brad Stulberg illuminates the essential ingredients that lead to peak physical, emotional, and mental states.   You'll Learn: Brad’s ultimate growth equation How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable The huge difference that making a difference makes   About Brad: Brad Stulberg researches, writes, speaks, and coaches on health and the science of human performance. He is a coauthor of the new book Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success, and is a columnist for New York and Outside magazines. Follow Brad on Twitter @Bstulberg and learn more on his website www.bradstulberg.com   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep164 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Ellen Ensher shares her expertise in instigating and developing mentor and protégé relationships.You’ll Learn:How Ellen applied mentorship wisdom to double her income in one dayThe real meaning of mentorshipThe two valuable things every protege can provide even the most senior mentorAbout EllenEllen A. Ensher, Ph.D is a Professor of Management at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California and in 2017 received the LMU award for Distinguished Teaching. Ellen is the co-author of Power Mentoring: How Mentors and Protégés Get the Most out of Their Relationships. Dr. Ensher has published over 50 articles/book chapters and consulted to a number of of organizations both domestically and abroad such as Kraft Foods, Legg Mason, Notre Dame University, the Sisters of the Holy Cross, and United States Navy. Recently awarded the Fulbright Specialist award, Ellen will be conducting research in Finland in 2017. Ellen is a LinkedIn Learning Author of two courses on mentoring. Please visitwww.ellenensher.com for mentoring resources and to subscribe to her blog: Discussions on Media, Management, and Mentoring at www.ellenensher.com/blog. You can also follow her on Twitter @ProfEllen. Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderEllen’s website: EllenEnsher.comBook: Pre-suasion by Robert CialdiniBook: The Circle by Dave EggersCompany: Center for Creative LeadershipWebsite: Lynda.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep163See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prolific trainer Chris Croft helps to figure out what you should do really well and what you should do well enough to get the most out of your work and life.You’ll Learn:How to identify squeezable tasksA 4-step process to saying no and negotiatingOptimal systems for organizing the stuff of work and lifeAbout ChrisChris Croft has an Engineering Degree from Cambridge and an MBA, worked as a senior manager in manufacturing for 10 years and then as a university lecturer for five years before starting his own training company in 1995. Since then he has trained over 80,000 people, and his free email tips are sent to 20,000 people (www.free-management-tips.co.uk). Chris runs training courses in Project Management, Time Management and similar subjects almost every day, mostly in the UK, and has also produced a range of books which are available on amazon kindle, a project management rap which can be found on youtube, and phone apps called JobsToDo, Management Cards, and “Daily Happiness Tips”. He is featured onwww.lynda.com and https://www.linkedin.com/learning where he presents courses on project management, assertiveness, negotiation, problem solving, and happiness. His Lynda.com Project Management course has had over a million views. Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: chriscroft.co.ukWebsite: Lynda.comWebsite: Chris’s Free Email TipsBook: The Big Book of Happiness by Chris CroftYouTube: chriscroft87Book: Feel the Fear… and Do it Anyway by Susan JeffersBook: The Goal by Eliyahu GoldrattView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep162See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick McGinnis shows how you can develop your entrepreneurship--and job skills--while keeping the stability of your day job.   You'll Learn: Why you should consider being a 10% entrepreneur Two strategies to determine where you should really focus your time and energy Tried and tested ways to see if your big idea will work out   About Patrick: Patrick J. McGinnis is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who founded Dirigo Advisors, after a decade on Wall Street, to provide strategic advice to investors, entrepreneurs, and fast growing businesses. In this capacity, he has worked in a range of settings, from building startups from the ground up in Silicon Valley to acting as an expert consultant to the World Bank in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. He is the author of the book The 10% Entrepreneur. He has also written articles for well-known publications such as Fortune, Business Insider, and Forbes. Patrick is a graduate of Harvard Business School and Georgetown University and lives in New York City.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep161 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Szyarto talks about his templates for overhauling businesses, the root of common business problems, and how to identify improvement opportunities.You’ll Learn:How to assess root problems quicklyWhy identifying current facts is more accurate than relying on historyThe underlying source of tremendous confidenceAbout PaulPaul Szyarto is a renowned business transformation expert. He is currently the CEO of Campana & Schott Inc., controlling all operations throughout the United States. He holds numerous degrees and certifications, including an MBA from Oxford. He is also a Lecturer at Rutgers University Continuing Education and The Wharton School, a member of the Advisory Board for Argus-Soft and DELCON Construction, and a practicing martial artist. He also teaches Krav Maga and tactical training as “The Combat CEO” at his VMMA franchise locations.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: PaulSzyarto.comWebsite: DelconConstruction.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep160See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tasha Eurich shares insights on self-awareness, how we can benefit from it, and how to strengthen our self-awareness.    You'll Learn: 7 indicators that reveal if you’re actually self-aware (most aren’t!) Why you need to be more self-aware What you’re doing wrong when it comes to introspection   About Tasha: Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author (Bankable Leadership). With a PhD in organizational psychology, she is also the founder of The Eurich Group, where she’s helped thousands of leaders and teams improve their effectiveness through greater self-awareness. Dr. Eurich has contributed to Entrepreneur, CNBC.com, and The Huffington Post, and has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, The New York Times, Fast Company, and Inc. She’s been named one of Denver Business Journal’s ”40 Under 40” as well as a “Top 100 Thought Leader” by Trust Across America, and in 2015 she was named a “Leader to Watch” by the American Management Association. Her TEDx talk has been viewed more than a million times.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep159   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.