How To Be Awesome At Your Job: A Podcast For People Who Love Learning Improvement Tools For Happier Work, Career & Achieving

Talent builder Dodie Gomer shares best practices for leading people to results--when you’re not in charge.   You'll Learn: How setting a clear vision on tiny matters delivers huge benefits Tactics for projecting powerful composure The value of using “strong words” and eliminating “weak words” in your communications   About Dodie: Dodie Gomer believes far beyond technical potential. She is known as a talent builder. Dodie has 25+ years of corporate HR leadership. She inspires individuals to tap into their unique talent to go beyond their technical expertise and develop as leaders – even if they never plan to be a manager. Whether it is a keynote address, leadership workshop or as a succession planning consultant, Dodie will provide the right tools to build leadership for both individuals and organizations.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep178

Moe Carrick discusses discovering and creating the right fit in the workplace, its significance to us, and the elements that contribute to it.   You'll Learn: The meaning and importance of work fit The critical 6 elements that comprise work fit What to do when something does not fit in your workplace   About Moe: Moe Carrick is Principal and Founder of Moementum, Inc. a Certified BCorp and consulting firm dedicated to the vision of creating a world that works for everyone using business as a force for good. Her diverse client portfolio includes Prudential, REI, Nike, The Nature Conservancy, TechSoft3D, Hydroflask, amongst others. A frequent blogger and contributor to Conscious Company, Success.com, and the Work Smart Blog, Moe is also a frequent and in demand speaker and facilitator. She has shared her insights and energetic style with TEDx’s and numerous universities, professional organizations, corporations, and trade groups.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep177

Bryce Hoffman shares how the military’s Red Teaming thinking tools can help professionals make optimal decisions.   You'll Learn: How to confront lies in your organizations and the lies you tell yourself A quick way to check critical assumptions One question that will help you make better decisions in under 15 minutes   About Bryce Bryce G. Hoffman is a bestselling author, speaker and consultant who helps companies around the world plan better and global leaders lead better by applying innovative systems from the worlds of business and the military. He is the author of the 2012 bestseller, American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company, which has become a manual for CEOs looking to transform their corporate cultures. Before launching his international consulting practice in 2014, Hoffman was an award-winning financial journalist who spent 22 years covering the global automotive, high-tech and biotech industries for newspapers in Michigan and California. He writes a regular column on le

Sara Canaday gives insights that offer clarity on blind spots at work and overcoming them to advance in your career.   You'll Learn: Key blind spots that frequently hold back careers Why the personal touch matters at work Approaches to identifying your own blind spots   About Sara Sara Canaday (Leadership Development Expert, Speaker and Author) is a recognized expert and author in leadership and strategic personal branding. Specifically, she is known for her ability to help high potentials identify the elusive blind spots that are preventing them from taking their careers (and their companies) to the next level.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep175

Happy (almost) 4th of July! In this special episode, Pete helps you declare independence from making sub-optimal decisions with two key questions that will help you approach decision-making better: 1. What must be true for this decision to be a good one? 2. How can I test that?   View notes and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/July3

Dr. Bill Schiemann paves the way to finding fulfillment now and where you want to be in future.   You'll Learn: Three factors essential for career fulfillment How to find fulfillment within your current situation Processes to map out your goal fulfillment   About Bill: Bill Schiemann is Principal and CEO of Metrus Group, specializing in strategic performance measurement, organizational alignment and talent optimization. He’s authored numerous books and articles on talent management and has served as the Chairman of the Society for Human Resources Management Foundation.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep174

Email expert Leslie O'Flahavan shares the do's and don'ts of writing clear emails that build rapport.   You'll Learn: How to use the BLUF technique to get more opens, reads, and replies How to use formatting optimally in emails The method for writing a strong subject line   About Leslie:  Leslie O’Flahavan is a get-to-the point writer and an experienced, versatile writing instructor.  As E-WRITE owner since 1996, Leslie has been writing content and teaching customized writing courses for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Leslie can help the most stubborn, inexperienced, or word-phobic employees at your organization improve their writing skills, so they can do their jobs better.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep173

Passionpreneur Moustafa Hamwi defines true passion and shares keys to pursuing it wisely.   You'll Learn: Moustafa’s four-fold definition of passion A billion-dollar question that you should ask yourself right now Why you should build your passion tribe   About Moustafa Moustafa is known globally as The Passion Guy due to his amazing success in launching platforms that are empowering people to work & live passionately including a series of Passion Talks; and Passion Sundays the leading online passion & happiness talk show.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep172

Marketing executive Joe McCormack addressed declining attention spans with actionable ways to "be better; be brief."   You'll Learn: How being brief helps you focus How to trim down information to what is essential 3 common mistakes when it comes to being brief   About Joe: Joe McCormack is on a mission to help organizations master the art of the short story. An experienced marketing executive, successful entrepreneur and author, Joe is recognized for his work in narrative messaging and corporate storytelling. His book, Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less (Wiley & Sons, 2014) tackles the timeliness of the “less is more” mandate. He founded and serves as managing director and president of The Sheffield Company, an award-winning boutique agency. A passionate leader, he started The BRIEF Lab, a subsidiary of Sheffield, in 2013 after years dedicated to developing and delivering a unique curriculum on strategic narratives for U.S. Army Special Operations Command. He speaks at diverse industry and cli

Fellow careers podcaster Dave Stachowiak shares wisdom on dealing with the inner critic, getting great feedback, and more   You'll Learn: How to best interact with the inner critic The magic question to ask for better feedback How much feedback is too much feedback   About Dave: Dave is a Senior Vice President with Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles and has led training programs for top organizations like the Northrop Grumman Corporation, The United States Air Force, the Boeing Company, and the University of California system. Dave founded Coaching for Leaders in 2011 and was named in Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch in 2015.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep170

Gayle Van Gils talks about ways to transform your interactions and work culture from a place of fear to one of love, kindness, and humanity.   You'll Learn: The effects of a toxic workplace and how to counteract them with love Core practices to deepen your capacity for kindness A handy ritual to stop negative reactions   About Gayle: Gayle Van Gils is an author, leadership consultant and life coach, who opens the minds and hearts of her clients.  As a senior mindfulness teacher, with an MBA from UCLA, Gayle combines her extensive meditation practice with her business background to help clients integrate mindfulness and compassion into their work environment. Gayle is the author of Happier at Work: The Power of Love to Transform the Workplace, a practical guide for developing the powers of attention, stress reduction, communication and collaboration  - for enhanced performance in work and life.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep169

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 women A critical overlooked consideration when building your network How to make new connections stronger   About Olivia: Olivia 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.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep168

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 pays How to sidestep all the requirements that job boards claim you need Why it’s ideal to be the the worst in the room   About Nick: Nick 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.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep167

Worldwide storytelling authority Bernadette Jiwa shares how to tap into hunches to uncover your next great idea.   You'll Learn: How to begin trusting your gut The three qualities that cultivate good ideas The skill of selling your ideas through storytelling   About Bernadette: Bernadette Jiwa hails from Ireland, presently lives in Australia, and is a global authority on the role of story in business, innovation and marketing. She is also an advisor to business leaders and entrepreneurs, a regular keynote speaker, and the author of five #1 Amazon Bestsellers. Her website, thestoryoftelling.com, regularly tops blog awards in Australia. Her latest book, Hunch, released last week.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep166

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 anymore The three stretches required from collaboration What to do when you can’t collaborate About Adam: Adam 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.     View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep165

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

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 day The real meaning of mentorship The two valuable things every protege can provide even the most senior mentor   About Eve: Ellen 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 vi

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 tasks A 4-step process to saying no and negotiating Optimal systems for organizing the stuff of work and life   About Chris: Chris 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 fea

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 i

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 quickly Why identifying current facts is more accurate than relying on history The underlying source of tremendous confidence About Paul: Paul 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. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep160 What do you think of the show? What else would you like to hear? Please r