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

Josh Kaufman shares his research regarding tackling uncertainty, the value of persistence in new skill acquisition, and best practices for self-directed learning.     You’ll Learn: The PICS formula for assessing your goals The five parts of every business mental model How and Why to pre-commit to learning a new skill     About Josh Josh’s research focuses on business, skill acquisition, productivity, creativity, applied psychology, and practical wisdom. His unique, multidisciplinary approach to business mastery and rapid skill acquisition has helped millions of readers around the world learn essential concepts and skills on their own terms. Josh’s research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Time, BusinessWeek, Wired, Fast Company, Financial Times, Lifehacker, CNN, and many others. Josh has been a featured speaker at Stanford University, World Domination Summit, Pioneer Google, and many others. JoshKaufman.net was named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Entrepreneurs”

New York Times bestselling author and psychiatrist Dr. Judith Orloff shines light on highly sensitive people, how to connect with them, and how to defend against forces that drain your energy.   You’ll Learn: The difference between ordinary empathy, highly sensitive people, and empaths Two ways to avoid absorbing the emotions of your environment The important skills the rest of us can learn from highly sensitive people   About Judith Dr. Judith Orloff is a New York Times bestselling author who specializes in treating sensitive people in her Los Angeles based private practice. Dr. Orloff is on the psychiatric clinical faculty at UCLA. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, PBS, and in USA Today and The Oprah Magazine, and the Los Angeles times.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep377

Bestselling author and Harvard professor Todd Rose dissects how Dark Horses became successful and how you can apply their secret to live a reliably fulfilling career and live   You'll Learn: The implications of pursuing personal fulfillment vs. power, wealth, or prestige The most important step to understanding what fulfills you Why fulfillment isn’t just for the rich   About Todd: Todd Rose was a high school dropout with D- grades and a GPA of 0.9.  He caused a ruckus in class and was suspended several times. He married his teenage girlfriend and by the age of 21, was trying to support a wife and two sons on welfare and minimum wage jobs. In less than a decade, Rose was able to turn his life around from a dead-end factory job to the most influential spheres of American academia. Today he’s the director of the Mind, Brain, and Education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and cofounder of Populace, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming how we learn, work, and live. His previous

Meditation practitioner and author Oren Jay Sofer hashes out the tenets of mindful and non-violent communication to help get ot the heart of every interaction.   You’ll Learn: Key steps for getting what you want without causing defensiveness in others Two points of subtext to listen for when someone speaks How to gain emotional agility   About Oren Oren Jay Sofer leads retreats and workshops on mindful communication throughout the United States. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he holds a degree in comparative religion from columbia University and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. Oren also creates mindfulness training programs for apps and organizations. He lives in Richmond, California.   View shownotes, links, and transcript at www.awesomeatyourjob.com/ep375

Stephen Warley shares the critical skills that keep you valuable in a changing work landscape.   You'll Learn: Two exercises for increasing self-awareness Four key questions to ask yourself every single day Why--and how--to embrace discomfort better   About Stephen: Stephen Warley has been self-employed for more than a decade, and he shares how to build the life skills that matter for the new nature of work. Stephen helps people build self-awareness  and other skills through his writing and coaching work at Life Skills That Matter.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep374

Weldon Long explains how his FEAR framework helped turn him from three-time ex-convict to a New York Times bestselling author and top sales expert.   You'll Learn: How Weldon went from being a dropout and convict to a star salesperson A five-step process for getting what you want from others Achieving more consistent results through the FEAR framework   About Weldon: Weldon Long is a high school dropout who spent 13 years in prison for robbery, money laundering, and mail fraud. While in prison, Weldon started studying; earning his GED, BS in Law, and MBA in Management. Then, at 39 years old, Weldon was released. While living in a homeless shelter, Weldon landed a commission-only sales position and quickly became the company's top sales leader. In 2004 he opened his own heating and cooling business and grew it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. He now trains the sales teams at major Fortune 500 corporations including FedEx, Farmers, and Home Depot.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://Aweso

Karen Wickre shares ways both introverts and extroverts can grow their networks without that transactional feeling.   You'll Learn: A pro-tip for how to build up your network despite social anxiety How to farm for contacts instead of hunting for them The strength of weak ties   About Karen: Karen Wickre is the former Editorial Director at Twitter, where she landed after a decade-long career at Google. She is a member of the Board of Visitors for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, and serves on the boards of the International Center for Journalists, the News Literacy Project, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. She has been a featured columnist for Wired.com and is a cofounder of Newsgeist, an annual gathering conference fostering new approaches to news and information. She is the author of Taking the Work Out of Networking and lives in San Francisco.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep372

Nationally acclaimed speaker and long-time Sports Illustrated editor Don Yaeger highlights the key differences that make a great team.   You'll Learn: How every organization is changing the world in some way Key practices that can bring your team’s “why” to life How great teams address dysfunction   About Don: Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. His messages focus on achieving greatness. He began his career at the San Antonio Light in Texas, and also worked at the Dallas Morning News and the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville before going to work for Sports Illustrated.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep371

Professor and mentalist Jack Nasher shares compelling research revealing how conveying additional confidence perceived competence.    You'll Learn: The two things that enhance your perceived competence and how you can show them How to optimally manage expectations How likability and attractiveness play into perceived competence   About Jack: Jack Nasher is on the faculty of Stanford University and the widest read business psychologist in continental Europe. An Oxford graduate, he has worked with the UN, the European Court of Justices, and Skadden. He is the founder of the NASHER Negotiation Institute and is a leading expert on reading and influencing people. A member of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology and a principle practitioner with the Association of Business Psychologists, he has spoken at TEDx and he also performs as a mentalist at the world-renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep370

New York Times bestselling author Dan Schawbel discusses appropriate uses of technology and how to find fulfillment in your career.   You’ll Learn: How to set career expectations Three tips for increasing productivity and improving work relationships How (and when!) to use technology to improve relationships   About Dan Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author, Partner and Research Director at Future Workplace, and the Founder of both Millennial Branding and WorkplaceTrends.com. Through his companies, he’s conducted dozens of research studies and worked with major brands including American Express, GE, Microsoft, Virgin, IBM, Coca Cola and Oracle. Dan has interviewed over 2,000 of the world’s most successful people, including Warren Buffett, Anthony Bourdain, Jessica Alba, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and me! He is the host of “5 Questions with Dan Schawbel”, a podcast where he interviews a variety of world-class humans by asking them 5 questions in less than 15 minutes. In addition, he has written cou

Focusmate founder and CEO Taylor Jacobson breaks down how tribal psychology and accountability work partners can do wonders for your work and life.   You'll Learn:  The biggest distraction drivers in the workplace Four streamlined to-do list hacks Why NOT to rely on willpower   About Taylor: Taylor is the founder and CEO of Focusmate building productivity software that works when nothing else will. He's a trained executive coach with clients like Yale, Cornell, and Wharton, a wannabe adventurer and a recovering pizza addict turned holistic  health aspirant.   For transcript , links, and shownotes, visit www.awesomeatyourjob.com/ep368.  

Speech coach and ex-opera singer Allison Shapira teaches tips and tricks for better projecting your voice.   You'll Learn: How you’re likely breathing wrong and what to do about it Three ways the power of your voice is reduced The key things most people neglect when preparing for a speech   About Allison: Allison is the CEO/Founder of Global Public Speaking LLC. A former opera singer and TEDx speaker, she teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School and offers keynote speeches, workshops, and executive coaching for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits around the world. Allison works with global brands as a highly-rated speaker, trainer, and executive coach. She also travels around the world teaching leadership communication to help women leaders grow their business, run for office, or launch a nonprofit. She holds a master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, is a member of the National Speakers Association, and is an internationally-renowned singer/songwriter who uses

Negotiate Anything podcast host Kwame Christian lays out the compassionate curiosity framework and how to apply it to negotiations with others and with yourself for any aspect of your life.   You'll Learn: How and why to deal with our “inner toddler” in high-stakes conversations How being persuadable makes you persuasive Two key phrases for when you don’t know what to say   About Kwame: Kwame is a corporate attorney with a passion for using negotiation and the psychology of persuasion to help clients get the best deals possible. HisTEDx Talk, Finding Confidence in Conflict, was viewed over 24,000 times in 24 hours and Kwame also hosts the top negotiation podcast in the country, Negotiate Anything. The show has been downloaded over 250,000 times and is a resource for business professionals in over 140 different countries.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep365

Wharton Career Director and Author of Switchers Dr. Dawn Graham shows how to make yourself an attractive candidate during a career switch.   You'll Learn: The number one advantage of being a switcher Three tips for rebranding yourself on LinkedIn How to answer the “Why do you want this job?” question   About Dawn: Dr. Dawn Graham is a career switch coach, Wharton Lecturer & EMBA Career Director, author, licensed psychologist, Forbes contributor, and Sirius XM Radio Host of the popular "Career Talk" show. She combines her experience as an Expert Career Coach, Licensed Psychologist, and Former Recruiter to give career switchers the strategies they need to break through obstacles and land the job they want.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep365

inkWELL Press Founder & CEO Tonya Dalton gives her take on being more productive daily by figuring out and focusing on your passions instead of on other people’s fires.   You'll Learn: Where overwhelm truly comes from How to craft the three components of your personal North Star Approaches for doing a brain dump that boosts productivity   About Tonya: Tonya Dalton is a highly sought-after productivity expert and successful entrepreneur. Tonya started her current business, inkWELL Press, in 2014 and quickly built it into a seven-figure company providing organizational tools & education to thousands of people around the globe. Her goal is to help you use the power of productivity to achieve your dreams and find fulfillment in all aspects of your life. She’s also the host of   Productivity Paradox.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep364

Andy Hill shares how he got his pay bumped in three different ways...and how to keep that money from flowing out.   You'll Learn: How to figure out when you should change companies Tips to boost the trait that helps you get a pay bump The best mental trick for saving money   About Andy: Andy Hill is award-winning corporate event marketing professional that has managed programs for luxury brands such as Gulfstream, Bentley and Audi of America. During his 15-year career, he's grown from entry level to Director level by exceeding his client's and his management's expectations each year.  Andy also hosts a podcast called Marriage, Kids and Money that helps young families grow their wealth. The podcast was nominated by Plutus as "Best New Personal Finance Podcast" in 2017. He has partnered with brands such as Quicken Loans, Credit Sesame and Tomorrow to spread a message of financial wellness and security.  His podcast and blog can be found at MarriageKidsandMoney.com and you can connect with Andy professional

Maryann Karinch shares how to give information-rich responses and make connections that will steer conversations and interactions in your favor.   You'll Learn: The difference between answering vs. responding Three ways to use keywords for memorability Body language tips for forming a connection   About Maryann: Maryann Karinch has written numerous books on human behavior and health, including eight with Gregory Hartley that feature insights into reading and using body language. She uses this expertise in coaching business executives, law enforcement personnel, and other professionals in detecting deceit, defusing tense situations, and negotiating with both friendly and hostile sources.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep362

Communications expert and pitch champion Chris Westfall illustrates how leadership is a language of the heart and how to achieve it through a perspective change.   You'll Learn: The three ways that people listen to each other Two ‘you’ phrases that will help you get what you want The thought that makes the impossible possible   About Chris: Chris is national pitch champion and an award-winning MBA instructor at a top-20 program, He’s the official ‘pitch coach’ at the fifth-largest university in the USA – where his strategies have helped raise over $30 million for student start ups. Originally from Chicago, Chris resides in Houston, TX with his wife and two daughters, and is an avid supporter of the performing and visual arts.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep361

G2 Crowd Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Bonnici shares his five steps for figuring out and advancing along your career path.   You'll Learn: Two core principles for mastering your craft How to get good at giving and receiving feedback Two LinkedIn tricks that make all the difference   About Ryan: Ryan Bonnici is the Chief Marketing Officer of G2 Crowd, where he's driving growth of the world's leading B2B technology review platform that's helping more than 1.5 million business professionals make informed purchasing decisions every single month. Prior to G2 Crowd, Ryan held several leadership roles in some of the most well-recognized companies in the tech industry. He served as the senior director of global marketing at HubSpot, where his efforts led to triple-digit growth for the company's marketing related sales.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep360

Karin Hurt discusses how the fear of speaking up hampers organizational growth and what you can do about it.   You'll Learn: Three steps for overcoming the fear of speaking up Approaches to encourage others speak up using the only UGLY framework The primary way we dampen the willingness of others to speak up   About Karin: Karin has over two decades of experience in customer service, sales, and human resources. She’s the award-winning author of two books: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results-Without Losing Your Soul and Overcoming an Imperfect Boss. A former Verizon Wireless executive, Karin transformed customer service outsourcing (96M calls/year) to reach parity in quality with internal centers and developed a leading sales team that won the President’s Award for Customer Growth.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep359