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

Michelle Tillis Lederman shares approaches to finding what’s likable in yourself to convey that to others. You'll Learn: How to form your self-perception to guide other’s perception of you The power of opening yourself up to feedback How to use curiosity for creating connections in conversation About Michelle Michelle Tillis Lederman is known for her energetic, engaging, and authentic presentations. An expert on workplace communications and relationships, Michelle’s mission is to help people communicate and lead with confidence, clarity, and connection. She is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of three books including The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired and Nail The Interview – Land The Job, and named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep99

Master resilience trainer and former drill instructor Sean Douglas shares lessons on overcoming a self-defeating mindset and growing in the midst of adversity. You'll Learn Why you should develop a gratitude habit How to get over self-defeating behavior Approaches for sustaining your energy throughout the day About Sean Sean Douglas was born in Detroit, MI, July 23, 1983. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, and a professional Inspirational Speaker. Sean spent four years as a Drill Instructor in Air Force Basic Training where he developed over 500 young men and women into military leaders. Not surprisingly, he is energetic and passionate about inspiring others to succeed. Sean’s interactive training develops the participants’ skill in the mental, physical, social, and spiritual domains of resilience, and leaves people better equipped to manage change effectively. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep98

ActiveInbox founder Andy Mitchell shares insights gleaned from years of collaborating with the many diverse users of his email and task management software product. You’ll Learn: Why email won’t die for a while...and what to do in the meantime Why we experience euphoria at an empty inbox, and how to get there more often How to avoid the productivity death spiral triggered by working late About Andy Andy Mitchell is the founder of ActiveInbox for Gmail, an email tool and task manager combined into one. He maintains an ethos of 'leaving more in the world than I take out of it.’ Day to day, he’s trying to ensure the team is all pulling in the same direction to craft the best product they can. Prior to ActiveInbox, he worked in a number of high-tech roles at LocallyCompared, ProductiveFirefox, Dakin Flathers, and MeeCard. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep97    

Colonel Jill Morgenthaler draws from her vast experiences to combine broad wisdom principles with tactical tips that are valuable both on the battlefield and in the workforce. You'll Learn: What it takes to stare down Saddam Hussein The effects of radiating confidence – and how to do it How to succeed in any project with several courses of action About Colonel Jill Colonel Jill Morgenthaler was one of the first women to enter an experimental class for women in the US Army ROTC and train as an equal with men. She was the first woman Battalion Commander in the 88th Regional Support Command Division and the first Brigade Commander in the 84th Division. She was also the first woman to be put in charge of Homeland Security for the state of Illinois. She received the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit for her leadership. During her military career, Colonel Jill led hundreds of men and women around the world in war and peace. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and author of the book The Courage to Take Command

Eliot Wagonheim deconstructs how to achieve goals and offers a useful mindset to adopt in order advance in the right direction.  You'll Learn: Why you should switch to the Fire, Aim… Ready mindset Why you should rethink doing your yearly evaluation An innovative way for sketching out expectations About Eliot Eliot Wagonheim is a speaker, strategist, author, educator and business lawyer with thirty years experience helping clients embrace, rather than inhibit, innovation. Through his Outlawyer platform, Eliot serves as a confidante, mentor, strategist and sounding board for guiding entrepreneurs and organizational leaders for companies of every size across diverse industries, and brings humor, real world experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to everything he does. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep95

Fashion guru Sharon Haver offers perspective on how to make people look powerful and professional at work. You’ll learn: Three key ingredients to a style upgrade that will make you look knowledgeable and professional How to find a wardrobe that fits comfortably, looks good and doesn’t break the bank Why dressing how you want to be perceived is critical About Sharon Sharon Haver teaches professionals to look like they’re worth it, so that they can create a relevant, authentic modern image. Halfway through her three-decade career in style, she left the lure of being a New York fashion stylist to help professionals make the most of what they’ve got. She founded FocusOnStyle.com in 1999. Although her impressive resume looks like a who’s who of media household names, her heart is with helping entrepreneurs refine their chic style to confidently pull their look together with ease. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep94

Robert D. Smith counts up the days and gives pro-tips on how to make each one count. You'll Learn: Two questions to ensure you’re not wasting time A fun framework for tackling big projects How to trick yourself into feeling more excited about the task before you About Robert Robert D. Smith (TheRobertD) has managed and overseen the career of Andy Andrews, a three-time New York Times best-selling author. He has served as a private consultant to numerous best-selling authors, speakers, entertainers, and cutting edge organizations, educating them on the unique methods he has employed to sustain massive success and growth across multiple industries for his entire career. Robert is the author of 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Life Right Now, a simple guide to injecting meaning into every second you live for the rest of your life. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep93

Stacey Dyer shares how she applied best thinking practices to planning a kick ass wedding, and how we can use the same techniques to plan anything. You'll Learn: How to avoid future mishaps with the time machine methodology A 5-card hand that you should have in your back pocket to spark great ideas and solutions Best practices for self-motivation About Stacey Stacey Dyer is currently a corporate Director of Customer Experience Design. Stacey is grateful for the mentors she's had in her career, and thus strives to provide guidance and insight that reflects professional care and expertise. Outside of work, Stacey can be found in vocal sessions within the down tempo, jazz, and EDM space (in addition to running and practicing yoga) or writing blog posts (staceysdiylife.com) and books (Astro-Wed.com). Prior to her current role, Stacey's previous experience runs the gamut of in-house to agency side, working with a diverse array of clients from liquor and cigars to healthcare and youth non-profits. View transcri

Michael Dolan shows us the way to deeper development as truly productive professionals. You'll Learn: Pitfalls to look out for that hinder a deeper development What’s a “positive no” how to deliver one Tips and tricks to upgrade your workflow process About Michael Before he found his calling as an executive coach, Michael spent 15 years in corporate management, leading teams in the advertising, consumer marketing, and design industries, where he gained deep appreciation for the intense personal and organizational demands that successful executives must meet everyday. Michael has five years of experience as a Senior Coach and Director of Business Development for Coaching Services at The David Allen Company. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep91

Maneesh Sethi proves that a little shock goes a long way and shares other hacks for forming great habits. You'll Learn: Helpful things to do everyday to make your day go smoother Fundamental questions to ask to realign yourself with your goals How to hack your emotions About Maneesh Maneesh Singh Sethi is an American author and internet entrepreneur. He authored Game Programming for Teens when he was sixteen years old. He is best known as the founder of the behavior modification wristband Pavlok, launched in 2013. Sethi is the chairman and chief executive officer of Behavioral Technology Group, Inc. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep90

Farnoosh Brock shares key lifestyle shifts to help make you healthier and more productive. You’ll Learn: How being healthier will make you accomplish more in a shorter amount of time Optimal options to integrate into your 15-minute morning routine Approaches to finding, developing, and building confidence About Farnoosh Farnoosh Brock is an entrepreneur, author, and business coach. After a successful corporate career at a Fortune 100, she started Prolific Living Inc. to fulfill her diverse entrepreneurial passions.  She helps business owners and executives achieve new heights of success in their businesses and their health, to maintain a balanced life. When she is not serving her clients, Farnoosh is traveling extensively and stays devoted to her daily yoga practice. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep89

Science genius Dan Caspi talks automation, software, and why we shouldn’t be afraid to learn a little code. You'll Learn: Processes that you can automate that you didn’t know you needed to Nifty hacks to help you maximize Excel A checklist to serve your need for computer speed. About Dan Dan has a PhD. In Organic Chemistry and is a senior scientist at AbbVie. He is also currently serving in a hybrid Process Chemistry/Chemical Engineering position as a member of the Center for Reaction Engineering. Dan is highly proficient with technology, programming (Perl, Python, PHP, JS, HTML) and computers, and is the computer genius behind Element 26, a boutique computer consulting company based in Evanston, Illinois. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep88  

Michelle Gielan returns with even more ways to spread positive energy for positive results. You'll Learn: The ABCs to formulating solutions How to weaken the power of negative thoughts Keeping up to date with current events while remaining positive About Michelle Michelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and is partnered with Arianna Huffington to study how transformative stories fuel success. She is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” Special on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, FORBES, CNN, FOX, and Harvard Business Review. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep87

Lawyer Kwame Christian guides us through effective persuasion and negotiation in any situation. You'll Learn: The first crucial step to negotiation How to discover your limits by practicing rejection therapy What it takes to be a confident, powerful negotiator About Kwame Kwame Christian is passionate about teaching business professionals how to negotiate and be more persuasive. He sees himself as a professional problem solver and works with businesses and individuals to come up with tailored negotiation solutions to improve the bottom line and resolve conflict.  Kwame is an attorney at The Christian Law Office, specializing in business law for startups and entrepreneurs. He is a Legal Analyst at the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at the Ohio State University, focusing on health disparities and the social and political structures that create and maintain them. He is a consultant at the American Negotiation Institute and produces “Negotiation for Entrepreneurs” the top negotiation podca

Graphic designer Prescott Perez-Fox gets creative in finding solutions to getting in the zone, maintaining a smooth workflow, and more. You'll Learn: Great habits that your future self will thank you for How small rituals will help your team power through a project What you can do to identify trusting relationships and develop ones lacking in trust About Prescott Prescott Perez-Fox is a New Jersey-based graphic designer and brand developer with more than 14 years of experience in branding, packaging, graphic design, and web design. Following varied experience working in-house for agencies, and as a freelancer, Prescott created his business, Starship Design, to work directly with small business and startup clients. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep85

Lawyer and mentoring enthusiast Jolene Blackbourn makes the case for helping others to help ourselves. You'll Learn What you think you know about your job, but you actually don’t How not to add a task to your to-do list A drag and drop tip to collecting praise About Jolene Jolene has been an in-house attorney with a major insurance company for almost 10 years. She serves as a mentor to many new attorneys and helps prospective law students determine whether law school is right for them. She also coaches a youth soccer team. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep84

Public Relations whiz Mac Prichard shares how to grow your network by building lasting relationships and responding with generosity. You'll Learn How to navigate the “hidden” job market The step-by-step of a successful informational interview How to grow your network with generosity About Mac Mac is the founder and president of Prichard Communications, a public relations agency that serves top-tier foundations, nonprofits and purpose driven brands across the country. He provides strategic counsel to Prichard’s clients and leads the agency’s crisis communications, government relations and business development work. He speaks regularly on social change communications to national and local groups across the country. He also publishes Mac's List, an online community where professionals find rewarding, interesting jobs and employers find the best possible candidates.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep83

Professor and author Mark Allen presents different opportunities to climb the corporate ladder, even if you don’t want to be a manager. You'll Learn Alternatives to the traditional managerial track Why going for manager may not be optimal...even if you’re a top performer Means of valuing your team in the workplace About Mark Dr. Mark Allen is an educator, speaker, consultant, and author who specializes in talent management and corporate universities. He is the author of Aha Moments in Talent Management and the co-author and editor of The Next Generation of Corporate Universities, and The Corporate University Handbook. He has also written numerous articles in practitioner and academic publications. Mark is a professor at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. He is also a senior faculty member of the Human Capital Institute, a senior associate with the Kiely Group, and has taught for Vatel University and the American Management Association. View transcript, show notes, and links

Dave Nevogt’s company Hubstaff earns its revenue from observing how people work. Here’s what he has learned about workers’ best practices along the way. You'll Learn: Two questions to ask yourself before handing over your deliverables One quick trick to get 1,000 LinkedIn connections in 60 minutes An improved approach to initiating tasks that delights managers and stretches employees About Dave Dave Nevogt is the co-founder of Hubstaff.com which helps virtual teams communicate better through automatic time tracking and activity tracking. He’s been running online businesses since he was 23, and now manages a team of 30 remote employees. Dave has been honored as one of Indianapolis’s top 40 under 40 entrepreneurs, and focuses on teaching others to manage remote teams. His writing can be found here. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep81

Author Jay Papasan helps to zero in on that one thing that matters most. You'll Learn: 1. The key question you must ask yourself to unlock your “one thing” About Jay Jay Papasan is the co-author of the bestseller The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results with Gary Keller. He also worked as an editor at Harper-Collins Publishers. Jay also co-owns a successful real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty with his wife Wendy in Austin, Texas. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep80