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How to Be Awesome at Your Job

How to Be Awesome at Your Job

How to be Awesome at Your Job 1179 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

This podcast helps listeners improve their work performance and find more fulfillment in their jobs. Each week, host Pete interviews thought leaders and high achievers to uncover actionable insights on time management, leadership, confidence, and career growth. With over 25 million downloads, the show has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and LinkedIn Learning. It aims to boost skills and impact for anyone in a thinking and collaborating role.

Episodes

1188: How to Feel Extra Prepared and Confident for Any Presentation with Kerri Garbis
1188: How to Feel Extra Prepared and Confident for Any Presentation with Kerri Garbis Oct 12, 2026 00:39:45 Kerri Garbis breaks down how to make your communication more effective by making your practice more effective. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three stages to prepare for any kind of speaking 2) Quick techniques to help reduce your nervousness3) Why practice feels boring—and how to fix itSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1188 for the full transcript!— ABOUT KERRI —&nbs
1187: Knowing When to Speak Up versus Shut Up with Vanessa Bohns
1187: Knowing When to Speak Up versus Shut Up with Vanessa Bohns Oct 8, 2026 00:46:14 Vanessa Bohns shares a science-backed guide to deciding when speaking up is helpful and when silence is the better choice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to be honest without being harsh2) The hidden trade-off between vulnerability and competence3) When it DOES hurt to askSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1187 for the full transcript!— ABOUT VANESSA — Vanessa Bohns is
1186: The Hidden Cost of Undersharing with Leslie John
1186: The Hidden Cost of Undersharing with Leslie John Oct 5, 2026 00:43:35 Leslie John makes the compelling case for why we need to open up more in work and in life.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising upsides to oversharing 2) The easiest and loveliest thing to overshare3) Why it’s a good sign when people cringeSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1186 for the full transcript!— ABOUT LESLIE — Leslie John is the James E. Burke Professor of
1185: How to Reclaim Your 25th Hour by Getting Out of Your Own Way with Neal Schore
1185: How to Reclaim Your 25th Hour by Getting Out of Your Own Way with Neal Schore Oct 1, 2026 00:35:13 Neal Schore shares expert strategies for reclaiming the time we don’t realize we give away. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The many ways we waste time without realizing it2) The 10-second trick that prevents time-wasting miscommunications3) How to feel more powerful in just five secondsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1185 for the full transcript!— ABOUT NEAL — Neal
1184: How to Know When to Quit with Lindsay Crouse
1184: How to Know When to Quit with Lindsay Crouse Sep 28, 2026 00:34:51 Lindsay Crouse reveals the surprising signs that your grit may be working against you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How purposeless endurance keeps you stuck2) How small acts of quitting can make bigger decisions better3) Why we’re so afraid to quit–and how to get over it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1184 for the full transcript!— ABOUT LINDSAY — Lindsay Crous
1183: Using Body Language to Strengthen Likability and Relationships with Joe Navarro
1183: Using Body Language to Strengthen Likability and Relationships with Joe Navarro Sep 24, 2026 00:41:15 Former FBI agent Joe Navarro reveals how to adjust your body language to connect better with those around you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The small gestures that greatly impact your likability2) How to maintain appropriate distance and eye contact3) The one expression to avoid at all costsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1183 for the full transcript, and catch the vi
1182: Connecting More Powerfully in an AI-Driven World with Gina London
1182: Connecting More Powerfully in an AI-Driven World with Gina London Sep 21, 2026 00:43:11 Gina London discusses how to hone in on your presence and purpose to distinguish your communication. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one communication skill AI still can’t replace or replicate 2) How to train your brain for more confidence3) The habits that undermine your credibility and presenceSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1182 for the full transcript! — ABOUT GI
1181: Finding the Hidden Networks that Multiply Opportunities with Ethel Mickey
1181: Finding the Hidden Networks that Multiply Opportunities with Ethel Mickey Sep 17, 2026 00:37:57 Ethel Mickey reveals how the everyday relationships we foster, both in and out of work, shape who gets ahead.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why networking by the books leads to nowhere 2) Why certain “time-wasting” interactions are actually critical 3) The right and wrong ways to build visibility Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1181 for the full transcript! — ABOUT ETHE
1180: How to Communicate Like a Pro in the Age of AI with Matt Abrahams
1180: How to Communicate Like a Pro in the Age of AI with Matt Abrahams Sep 14, 2026 00:38:30 Matt Abrahams explains the pitfalls of outsourcing your communication to AI—and how you can use it to enhance your communication instead.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why polish is no longer an advantage—and what is 2) The many ways AI can hurt or help your communication skills3) How “Costco credibility” helps you win moreSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1180 for the full tr
1179: Dr. Martin Seligman on How Agency Propels Flourishing
1179: Dr. Martin Seligman on How Agency Propels Flourishing Sep 10, 2026 00:36:44 The father of positive psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman, discusses how to harness the hidden engine of human progress: agency. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key concept that determines whether we give up2) The building blocks of human agency3) How to find your human edge in the age of AI Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1179 for the full transcript! — ABOUT MARTIN —&
1178: How to Stand Out and Get Hired in the AI-Powered Job Market with Emily Durham
1178: How to Stand Out and Get Hired in the AI-Powered Job Market with Emily Durham Sep 3, 2026 00:36:10 Emily Durham reveals the smarter approach to job-hunting.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why “medium is more” when it comes to networking 2) The keys to opening the door for opportunities3) Why AI-generated resumes work against youSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1178 for the full transcript! — ABOUT EMILY — Emily Durham, better known as Emily the Recruiter, is a rec
8th Year - 925: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Feeling Guilty with Dr. Aziz Gazipura
8th Year - 925: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Feeling Guilty with Dr. Aziz Gazipura Aug 31, 2026 00:43:32 Dr. Aziz Gazipura explains the dangers of people-pleasing tendencies and shares actionable steps for overcoming it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of being a people-pleaser2) How to not feel guilty when saying no3) A surprising strategy to build your discomfort tolerance Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep925 for clickable versions of the links below

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