How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Episodes
064: Rewiring Your Brain with MJ Ryan
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Executive coach MJ Ryan shows how to use mantras to retrain the brain to establish better habits and responses.You’ll Learn:How to identify unconsci...
063: The Optimal Time For Everything with Dr. Michael Breus
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Breus fills us in on all things sleep and identifies the optimal time of day for each and every thing we do. You’ll learn: 1. How to tel...
062: Building Trust with Dr. Michelle Reina
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michelle Reina discusses how to build trust among team members and why it’s so important that we do so. You’ll Learn:The three key compon...
061: Crafting Your Perfect Day with Craig Ballantyne
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Craig Ballantyne shares how you can plan the perfect day that will enhance your productivity at work without letting your job take over your dai...
060: Rules for Rising Leaders with Pam Fox Rollin
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pam Fox Rollin helps new leaders settle into their role in the office. Pam Fox Rollin coaches executives and top teams in the San Francisco Bay Are...
059: Growing People with Jeff McManus
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Landscape Services at Ole Miss (and author), Jeff McManus offers fresh insights on “growing people.”You’ll LearnA powerful storytell...
058: Better Meetings with John Poelstra
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting enthusiast and Engineering Program Manager John Poelstra shares how to give your meetings a needed boost. You’ll learn:When you do vs. ...
057: Making a Career Pivot with Jenny Blake (Host of Pivot Podcast)
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Career strategist Jenny Blake shares insights about the when, why, and how of career pivoting. You’ll learn: When and how to make a “pivot” mov...
056: Conquering Procrastination with Rita Emmett
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering procrastinator and professional speaker Rita Emmett lays out a handy framework for overcoming procrastination in the heat of the moment.You...
055: Coaching Questions of Mass Instruction with Michael Bungay Stanier (Host of the Great Work podcast)
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Irreverent Great Work coach Michael Bungay Stainier provides mindset and questions to inspire your teammates--10 minutes at a time. You’ll learn: W...
054: Defining and Achieving "Success" with G. Richard Shell
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Professor G. Richard Shell discusses how to find happiness in your work. You’ll Learn: The importance of changing your metaphor for success How to ...
053: Becoming CEO Before Becoming 30 with Kate Bates
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Kate Bates discusses how to establish a successful career path at a young age. You’ll Learn: ...
052: Mind Management for Productivity with David Kadavy (Host of the Love Your Work podcast)
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author and fellow podcaster David Kadavy discusses how to train yourself to get into and maintain a productive mindset. You’ll learn: Powerful ritu...
051: Minimizing Corporate Drama and Insanity with Amanda Mitchell
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Mitchell, the founder of OurCorporateLife.com, shares hidden sources of workplace politics that may hinder productivity — and how you can pre...
050: Getting the Boss to Listen to You with Jim Lukaszewski
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
James E. Lukaszewski, the man known as America’s Crisis Guru, shares how to handle and resolve crises within organizations from a strategic perspect...
049: Improved Happiness, Improved Performance with Michelle Gielan
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Positive psychology researcher (and former CBS News anchor) Michelle Gielan discusses correlation and causation between happiness and career success. ...
048: Creative Collaboration for Wicked Problems with Brook Manville
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Executive development consultant Brook Manville shares how creatively collaborate with others to solve problems that keep evolving.You’ll learn...
047: Creating Ideal Work Spaces with Leigh Stringer
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Architect and author Leigh Stringer shares how to adjust your workspace to enhance your performance.You’ll learn:1. The powerful connection between ...
046: Generating and Selling Ideas with Afif Ghannoum
06 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inventor extraordinaire Afif Ghannoum shares tactics for conceiving, testing, and selling great ideas.You’ll learn:1. The conditions necessary for c...
045: Collaborating Beyond the Org Chart with Emmanuel Gobillot
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership thinker/author/speaker/consultant Emmanuel Gobillot lays out how people really work best together.You’ll learn:1. What charisma...
044: Calming the Voice Inside Your Head with Dan Harris (Host of 10% happier podcast)
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
ABC news anchor Dan Harris shares how meditation has helped him and other high-achievers accomplish even more. You’ll learn: Dan’s wild story o...
043: Finding Your Voice Power with Renee Grant-Williams
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary vocal coach Renee Grant-Williams offers powerful tactics for making your voice make a bigger impression.You will learn:1. The most powerful ...
042: Contextualizing your To-Do List with Ben Elijah
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Popular productivity blogger Ben Elijah of inkandben.com fame teaches how to form effective habits and provides pro-tips on determining optimal contex...
041: Developing a Powerful Presence with Dr. Nick Morgan
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary speech coach Dr. Nick Morgan shares verbal and nonverbal keys to making a powerful impression. You’ll Learn How to hook audience attentio...
040: Tactics for Office Politics with Casey Hawley
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Business communication guru Casey Hawley shares tips and tricks for delicate conversations around the office.You’ll learn:1. How to deal with your ‘...
039: Knowing What You Don’t Know with William Poundstone
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author William Poundstone discusses the importance of knowledge in your head the modern era.You’ll learn:1. Why it’s important to still have gener...
038: Establishing the Essential with Greg McKeown
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author Greg McKeown expounds the idea of essentialism--the disciplined pursuit of less, but better. You’ll Learn: The meaning of essentialism and w...
037: Asking Great Questions with Dr. Michael Marquardt
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Michael Marquardt explains how great questions make for great leadership.You’ll learn:How to use questions to solve problems and build rel...
036: Detoxifying Teams with Steve Ritter
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Old friend and Team Clock originator Steve Ritter shares his experiences on the key differentiators of toxic vs. healthy teams… and key steps for ma...
035: Millennial Mania with Lee Caraher
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Caraher separates fact from fiction when it comes to millennials, and discusses how to work through intergenerational conflict.You’ll learn:1) J...
034: Accelerating Amid Complexity with Kevan Hall
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Globetrotting trainer Kevan Hall shares how to minimize waste and frustration in work environments complicated by multiple bosses, countries, and prio...
033: Making and Breaking Habits through Design with Victor Yocco
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
User Experience designer and recovering alcoholic Victor Yocco speaks about habit formation–good and bad. You’ll Learn:1. Victor’s personal...
032: Experiments in Productivity with Chris Bailey
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Bailey’s extreme commitment in productivity self-experimentation has yielded a boatload of insight into channeling your time, attention, and e...
031: Excelling Across Cultures with Julia Atkinson
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Executive coach Julia Atkinson shares her experiences coaching teams across three different continents, and provides insight into how to thrive when c...
030: Optimal Practices for Prioritizing, Hiring, and Relating with ghSMART's Randy Street
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership advisor Randy Street shares fascinating insights gleaned from his advisory firm’s in-depth analyses on thousands of senior leaders--the b...
029: Gaining Quicker Traction in Your New Role with Dr. Michael D. Watkins
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Professor, author, and consultant Michael Watkins shares best practice strategies and tactics for getting the optimal start in a new role at work. You...
028: What HR is Really Thinking with Rita Trehan
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Human Resources uber-guru Rita Trehan shares anecdotes from her years of experience helping HR professionals grow and succeed, and talks about how we ...
027: Combatting Workplace Jargon with James Sudakow
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author and consultant James Sudakow takes a sledgehammer of silliness to corporate jargon to help boost your credibility and relatability in corporate...
026: Structures for Creativity and Problem-Solving with Tim Hurson
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Master facilitator Tim Hurson shares some of his favorite insights and approaches for creativity and problem-solving.You’ll learn:1) The know-wonder...
025: Competing to Win with Dan Rust
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
“Competition” within an organization is often frowned upon, but “workplace provocateur” Dan Rust discusses the benefits and tactics associated...
024: A Speech Coach in Your Pocket with Ummo’s Anshul Bhagi
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur and app developer Anshul Bhagi introduces Ummo, a powerful app for public speakers, and the lessons learned along the process of making i...
023: The Power of Workplace Humor with Michael Kerr
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kerr shows us how to see the humor in our daily work frustrations, and the benefits it brings for long-term success.You’ll learn:1) The crit...
022: Developing your Professional Brand with Catherine Kaputa
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Former marketing VP and current speaker/author Catherine Kaputa discusses strategies for developing and communicating your personal brand at the workp...
021: Making Cold Emails HOT with Alex Berman
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make an email stand out amid overflowing inboxes? Chief Marketing Sumo and email expert Alex Berman teaches how to craft effective emails t...
020: Strategically Spending Your 100 Years with Lynda Gratton
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Living for a century will soon become the norm. Psychologist Lynda Gratton explains how this new found longevity will alter the stages of life, a...
019: Increasing Likability with Arel Moodie (Host of the Art of Likability podcast)
03 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
018: Expanding Your Role with Kara Eschbach
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Verily co-founder and CEO Kara Eschbach shares about the differences between the corporate world and entrepreneurship, and what everyone can do b...
017: Connecting a Better Way with Thom Singer (Host of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast)
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific speaker/author/Master of Ceremonies Thom Singer provides mindsets and tactics for building the best possible relationships with colleagues an...
016: Going for No with Andrea Waltz
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
015: David Allen, The World's Leading Authority on Productivity and Creator of Getting Things Done (GTD)
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever find yourself going crazy with all the “stuff” on your mind, this episode is for you. Legendary productivity expert, GTD (Getting Thin...
014: Emotional Mastery with Dr. Marcia Reynolds
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Marcia Reynolds provides tools for some extra self-mastery of emotions to enrich ourselves and our colleagues.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The sto...
013: Resonating through Authenticity with Dr. Todd Dewett
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
012: Rising Like a Star with Claire Pedersen Patel
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, “Rising Star of the Consulting Profession” Claire Pedersen Patel shares insight into her rapid career rise, from the importance o...
011: Making Messages Memorable with Dr. Carmen Simon
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 functio...
010: Something You Should Know to Defuse the Drama at Work with Dennis McIntee
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
009: Masterful Mingling with Susan RoAne
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
008: Upgrading Your Creativity with Esteban Gast
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
007: Putting the Wisdom of the Centuries to Work with Jocelyn Davis
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 2,500...
006: Powering up Purpose at Work with Arthur Woods
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur demonstrated his epic expertise when it comes to finding purpose at work. He provided a fantastic framework, robust assessment tools, and set o...
005: Pitching Like a Champion with Chris Westfall
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris dropped numerous quotable tidbits (go figure?!) about enhancing your persuasive appeals. — YOU'LL LEARN —1) The critical acid test you ...
004: Finding and Maintaining Your Genius with Gina Marotta
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
003: Strategically Managing Your Leadership Capital with Victor Prince
24 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
002: Chasing Opportunity with Arla Lach
24 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Arla shared some powerful insights on identifying and pursuing career advancement opportunity. If you’re currently eyeing a new move, you’ll want ...
001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mawi Asgedom shared some brilliant perspectives when it comes to speaking and writing with clarity.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) The surprisingly essential h...
F. THINKING. Subtle Shifts in Thinking for Tremendous Resilience with Charlie Harary
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Harary explores how to adjust your recurring thought patterns to find your greatness, enhance emotional wellbeing, and enjoy work more everyda...
E. RELATIONSHIPS. How to Manage Your Manager with Mary Abbajay
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Abbajay shares how to manage up, understand who your boss is, and adapt to different personality types.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) One tiny, yet powe...
D. COMMUNICATION. Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Voss shares how FBI hostage negotiation approaches enable more effective, persuasive communication, in any field.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The FBI...
C. PRODUCTIVITY. How to Feel Less Busy With Laura Vanderkam
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Vanderkam gives her expert advice on feeling less busy, getting more done, and giving more value and meaning to your own time.— YOU'LL LEARN —...
B. CAREER MANAGEMENT. Conquering the Five Career Derailers with Carter Cast
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kellogg professor Carter Cast provides his research on career derailment–and how to prevent it!— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Two questions to ask yourself...
A. PRESENCE. Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate–and how to optimally respond.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The key drivers behin...
0: START HERE. Welcome and Intro to How to be Awesome at Your Job
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory episode, Pete addresses basic questions such as: Who is this podcast for? What kinds of skills and jobs does it aid? What’s th...