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

Speaker/author and fellow career podcast host Arel Moodie teaches us the do’s and don’t’s for how to be well liked in all areas of life. You’ll learn: 1) A quick way to craft texts or emails into more likable, powerful messages 2) The power of a smile, and the impact it can have on people remembering you 3) Easy ways to make people around you feel special every day About ArelArel Moodie has given the TEDx talk on Likability and wrote the Forbes article on the subject. Arel has been quoted in The New York Times, Businessweek and USA Today. He’s given presentations to over 255,000 people in 48 states and 5 countries. Arel Moodie was named to Inc. Magazine's prestigious "30 Under 30" list. Arel Moodie was personally acknowledged by President Obama 2 years in a row for his work as a leader in America and has been a featured speaker at the White House. He’s was selected as one of the 100 world "Leaders of Tomorrow" by the St. Gallen Symposium, an international organization in Switzerland. View transcript, show not

Verily co-founder and CEO Kara Eschbach speaks about the differences between the corporate world and entrepreneurship, and what everyone can do better navigate their careers. You’ll learn: How a casual brunch transformed Kara’s career on Wall Street into founding and launching a major web publication How to accelerate your career by taking on more responsibility, faster Tips and tricks for building a great working relationship with your manager, regardless of your industry About Kara Kara is the co-founder and CEO of Verily, a women's fashion & lifestyle website focused on helping women be the best version of themselves. Kara was formerly the co-host of the nationally-broadcast radio show Catching Up with Kara and Monica on SiriusXM radio, was on the investment team for Credit Suisse’s secondary private equity fund, and developed a coaching program for recent college graduates to accelerate their career. Kara earned her B.S. with highest distinction from Purdue University, where she was a member of the

Prolific speaker/author/Master of Ceremonies Thom Singer provides mindsets and tactics for building the best possible relationships with colleagues and new connections. You’ll learn: 1) Why a simple hand-written note still goes a long way 2) How to apply the coffee / meal /beer rule to de-clutter your contact list 3) The art of reframing “I’m busy” into something positive About Thom Thom has an eclectic background working in sales, marketing and business development roles for Fortune 500 Companies, law firms, and entrepreneurial ventures. He is a professional master of ceremonies, motivational keynote speaker, and the author of eleven books on the power of business development, networking, entrepreneurship, legal marketing, and presentation skills while also serving as the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast. He regularly speaks at business and association conferences around the United States and beyond – and has presented to over 600 audiences during his career as a speaker. He lives i

Who would have thought failure could be fun? Andrea Waltz explains the ‘go for no’ philosophy, and how learning to fail might just be the best thing for your career. You’ll learn: Why aiming to fail can actually increase success in the long run How to turn “no” into a positive word What you can do to put the “go for no” philosophy into practice in your life About Andrea Andrea Waltz is passionate about helping people overcome the fear of the word NO and feelings of failure and rejection that go along with it.  Along with her husband and business partner Richard Fenton, they share their message through books, training programs and speaking at conventions and conferences.  They are authors of Go for No! and with 300,000 copies sold it's been in the top 20 of Amazon’s “Sales” books for the last five years. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep16  

If you ever find yourself going crazy with all the “stuff” on your mind, this episode is for you. Legendary productivity expert, GTD (Getting Things Done) originator, and best-selling author David Allen shares keys to getting work and life under control. You’ll learn: 1) Why “write it on your butt“ can be a valid system 2) The core principles, science, and practices underlying the world’s most-used personal productivity system 3) How to cultivate the space our brains to generate power and creativity About David David Allen is widely recognized as the world’s leading authority on personal and organizational productivity. He’s an author, consultant, international lecturer, and Founder & Chairman of the David Allen Company, which serves over 40% of the Fortune 100. His 30 years of pioneering research, coaching, and education have earned him recognition by Forbes, Fast Company, and many others as “One of the world’s most influential thinkers” in the arena of personal productivity. PC Magazine called him one o

Dr. Marcia Reynolds provides tools for some extra self-mastery around emotions to enrich ourselves and our colleagues. You’ll hear: 1) The story of a dramatic exchange in jail that altered Marcia’s life trajectory—and made me cry. 2) Key coaching questions that make people stop, think, and become open to change. 3) The four steps to change your emotional state at will. About Marcia: Dr. Marcia Reynolds coaches, teaches and presents at conferences worldwide on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal success. She is the author of 3 award-winning books, The Discomfort Zone, Wander Woman, and Outsmart Your Brain. Her doctorate is in organizational psychology with an emphasis on the challenges and needs of high-achievers in the workplace. She has overcome many roadblocks and detours in life, which makes her writing and teaching personal, practical and inspirational. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep14  

In today’s selfie-filtered world, people crave authenticity more than ever. Dr Todd Dewett shows us how valuable it is to be your true self, and why being a genuine  person is just as important as being a professional at work. Dr Todd Dewett shows us how valuable it is to be your true self, and why being a genuine  person is just as important as being a professional at work. You’ll learn: 1) The importance of being real, and how to safely reveal more of your authentic self at work. 2) The power of vulnerability, and how exposing your mistakes can actually make you a better boss. 3) How to approach self improvement without it being overwhelming. Bio: Dr. Todd Dewett is an internationally-recognized leadership and success expert and author.After beginning his career with Andersen Consulting and Ernst &Young, he earned a Ph.D.  in Management from Texas A&M University.  He now travels the world and speaks to thousands of people every year. His video courses consistently hold a first place rating  by profe

In this episode, "Rising Star of the Consulting Profession" Claire Pedersen Patel shares insight into her rapid career rise, from the importance of finding confidence to the traits that turn employees into great leaders. You’ll learn: How Claire’s own initiative landed her a position managing an entire associate team. What to do when you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing at work. The qualities that truly stand out on resumes. You’ll learn: How Claire’s own initiative landed her a position managing an entire associate team. What to do when you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing at work. The qualities that truly stand out on resumes. Claire Pedersen Patel is a Principal and Capability Leader at Trexin Consulting.  She was recently recognized with Consulting Magazine’s “35 Under 35 Rising Stars” award.  Claire manages one fifth of Trexin’s client delivery team and remains the only non-partner managing a department at Trexin. Prior to Trexin, she was a Global IT Chief of Staff at Aon Risk Ser

Being a great communicator is more than art alone. It’s also science. In this episode, Dr. Carmen Simon shows us the link between brain function and communication results, and explains the brain science behind how we absorb information and turn it into action. You’ll learn: How to harness the psychological action hierarchy of reflexes, habits and goals to communicate easily actionable messages. The importance of repetition, and how to use it to your advantage. The one thing that the top 50 SlideShare presentations all have in common. Dr. Carmen Simon is a renown cognitive scientist who specializes in neuroscience research. She takes a daring approach to persuasion by placing memory at the heart of all decision-making. She is the cofounder of Rexi Media, a presentation design and training firm that uses brain science to help business professionals stay on their audiences' minds long enough to make a difference. Find out more in her new book, Impossible to Ignore, which launches today. View transcript, show n

Drama should never take priority over great work. In this episode, “Drama Free Guy” Dennis McIntee shows us how to find the underlying root cause of office drama and how to achieve positive and long lasting solutions for everyone.  You’ll learn: The critical link between culture and workplace behavior. The right questions to ask to diffuse drama and solve a problem. The best way to encourage team members to take ownership for their actions. Dennis McIntee, also known as the “Drama Free Guy,” is an author and speaker dedicated to helping organizations take the drama out of their teams to build environments of trust. Originally a pastor in both Europe and the U.S., he realized that his pastoral skills could be applied to helping corporate teams and businesses flourish. In 2004, he founded The Leadership Development group, and has travelled extensively giving workshops and seminars focused on teaching others how to take ownership and eliminate drama from the workplace. He is the author of The 8 Qualities of Dr

Great communication skills are critical to success in today’s workplace. Mingling maven Susan RoAne shows us how to make the most of social events and build relationships by sharing tips and tricks learned from a lifetime of experience in the networking world. You’ll learn: How a farmer reframed the ‘dirty’ word networking into something positive. The three essential elements of a self-introduction. Several safe opening lines to use when meeting new people, anywhere. How to keep a conversation flowing using the OAR technique. Susan RoAne is known as the “mingling maven” and is famous for her book How to Work a Room, which has sold over a million copies across 13 countries. She’s been named by Forbes.com as one of the networking experts to follow in 2015. An author and in-demand international keynote speaker, she has shared her message of connection and communication with audiences worldwide, and in diverse publications including the New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. View transcript, sh

School has never been this much fun. Comedian and creative teacher Esteban Gast shows us how to bring creativity into our every day life, while having a lot of laughs along the way.  You’ll learn:  1) The most important factor behind great creative ideas. 2) Easy steps you can take to spark creativity in your daily life. 3) Tried and tested tools to help you come up with better ideas, faster. Esteban Gast is a comedian, teacher, and entrepreneur living in Chicago. He teaches creativity at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has co-authored two books and is currently developing an online class on creativity. When he’s not teaching and writing, he’s traveling as a stand up comedian, speaking at TEDx conferences, and making short films. He has also started two small social businesses and was co-director of the iVenture Accelerator - a startup that was just awarded the Ashoka U-Cordes Innovation Award. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

What does Machiavelli have to teach us about management skills? How can the works of Carl Jung make us better employees? Jocelyn Davis dusts off 2,5000 years of literature to show us that the classics aren’t just for history buffs, but can help with personal improvement in today’s workplace. You’ll learn: 1) What a famed psychologist would do with today’s standard personality tests. 2) A tyrant’s surprising tips on being a great boss. 3) What Frankenstein can teach us about leadership. Bio: Jocelyn Davis is an author and consultant with decades of experience in the corporate learning industry. Before founding her company, Seven Learning, she was head of R&D for The Forum Corporation, a global leadership development firm. In addition to her most recent book, The Greats on Leadership: Classic Wisdom for Modern Managers,she is co-author of Strategic Speed: Mobilize People, Accelerate Execution and has published widely on leadership, strategy execution, and workplace learning.She holds an M.A. in philosophy a

Arthur demonstrated his epic expertise when it comes to finding purpose at work. He provided a fantastic framework, robust assessment tools, and set of pro-tips for finding more purpose in your career. Some of my favorite takeaways were: The three essential places where purpose is found in work Keys to finding that greener grass, right where you are How to access a free tool to diagnose your personal purpose-drivers Arthur Woods (@ArthurWoods) is the Co-founder of Imperative, a company reshaping the way we hire and support a purpose-driven workplace. He is a writer, speaker and advisor to leading brands on the future of work. Arthur previously led operations for YouTube’s Education division and oversaw YouTube for Schools. Arthur co-founded the Compass Fellowship, the largest collegiate social enterprise training program and Out in Tech, the leading global LGBTQ technology community.  He is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, a New York Venture Fellow and sits on the Boards of the Georgetown Technology Al

Chris dropped numerous quotable tidbits (go figure?!) about enhancing your persuasive appeals. Specifically he laid out: 1) The critical acid test you should use while communicating 2) How to dial into the right size of a request 3) The key thing you need to prove to others in order for them to invest in your assumptions. Chris Westfall is the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, and his strategies have created multi-million dollar results for entrepreneurial companies on four continents. His clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He's the publisher of seven books, including The NEW Elevator Pitch and BulletProof Branding.   To view transcript, show notes, and links, visit http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Gina Marotta turned the tables a bit as she asked me numerous questions to uncover my areas of "genius," the zone where I naturally shine. She shows you how to do the same. You'll learn: 1) The value hiding in frustrating encounters with people. 2) How to stay in your genius groove when other forces might knock you off. 3) The benefits of play Bio: Gina Marotta loves work and wants you to as well. She is a thought-leader & strategic guide around what she believes is the most essential element for work to be fun, fulfilling, and fruitful: knowing and expressing one’s own inner genius. She spends her days writing, speaking, and counseling around genius to help people uncover and step into their most natural talents and the work they were born to do. She is lovingly known as “The Genius Guru.” View transcript, links, and show notes at: http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Victor shared some wise perspectives from his book Lead Inside the Box. Working through his 2x2 leadership framework, we got some insight on how to engage work different categories of people differently. By doing so, you can get optimal results from everyone—from the “slacker” to the “exemplar.” Specifically, you’ll learn:1) The potential life-threatening implications of not managing your leadership capital2) Specific watch-outs and pro tips for working with four different categories of people3) How to deliver tricky feedback to the folks who need to hear it Victor Prince is the Managing Director of DiscoveredLOGIC, a strategy consulting and training firm that serves clients in the US and overseas. He has 20+ years of experience in corporate and government leadership positions. As a Bain & Company consultant, he led strategy engagements with clients in the US, UK, France and Spain. As an executive at Capital One, he managed internet marketing strategy. As a member of Washington DC Mayor Fenty's cabinet, h

Arla shared some powerful insights on identifying and pursuing career advancement opportunity. If you’re currently eyeing a new move, you’ll want to hear her take. Specifically, you’ll learn:1) How to do your homework to snag the next advancement 2) The importance of proactively chasing the big break3) Lessons learned from serving as Chief of Staff for two separate CEOs Arla Lach is a Partner in Audit Services in the Chicago office of Grant Thornton. She has more than 16 years of experience in public accounting, serving companies with revenues from $4 million to $1 billion. From 2008 through 2010, she served as chief of staff to the CEO of Grant Thornton LLP. In 2011, Lach received a “Women to Watch” award in the emerging leader category from the Illinois CPA Society. She’s passionate about helping women rise into and succeed in leadership roles. Transcript, show notes, links, and bonuses available at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Mawi Asgedom shared some brilliant perspectives when it comes to speaking and writing with clarity. Specifically you’ll hear: 1) The surprisingly essential habits for the best speakers in the world2) How to obliterate pre-speaking jitters3) Keys to maintaining rhythm, interest, and engagement in writing Mawi Asgedom is the founder and CEO of Mawi Learning. He has an inspiring story going from Ethiopian refugee to Harvard graduate & commencement speaker. He’s garnered many accolades as speaker, author, and educational entrepreneur. He’s published eight leadership books. He’s spoken to over 1,000,000 people at over 1,000 schools and educator conferences worldwide. His online courses have world-class completion rates and have earned his firm an illustrious CODiE award in education technology. Oprah has called him one of her Top 20 moments.

Charlie Harary explores how to adjust your recurring thought patterns to find your greatness, enhance emotional wellbeing, and enjoy work more everyday View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com