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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 Sep 17, 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

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
1177: The Seven Shifts Needed to Drive Results and Create Connection with Dr. Michelle Johnston
1177: The Seven Shifts Needed to Drive Results and Create Connection with Dr. Michelle Johnston Aug 27, 2026 00:31:44 Dr. Michelle Johnston reveals the powerful shifts that help leaders reengage their teams.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to become the leader people want to follow2) The two words to cut from your vocabulary3) Three simple steps to reenergize any meetingSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1177 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELISSA — Dr. Michelle
1176: How to Stay Effective Amidst Chaos with Melissa Swift
1176: How to Stay Effective Amidst Chaos with Melissa Swift Aug 24, 2026 00:40:25 Melissa Swift shares strategies for navigating the chaos of the modern workplace more effectively.  — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four trends making work feel more intense and chaotic 2) How to hone in on what makes you effective 3) Two critical questions to ask in the face of chaos Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1176 for clickable versions of the links below.&nbs
1175: Reclaiming Time through Effective Delegation to Humans and AI with Ari Meisel
1175: Reclaiming Time through Effective Delegation to Humans and AI with Ari Meisel Aug 20, 2026 00:44:16 Ari Meisel shows you how to optimize, automate, and outsource your way into more time and freedom. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to build systems that don’t rely on you 2) How to deploy AI agents to do work for you3) The rules of effective delegationSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1175 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ARI — Ari Meisel is a se
7th Year - 745: How to Handle Bad Bosses and Toxic Coworkers with Tessa West
7th Year - 745: How to Handle Bad Bosses and Toxic Coworkers with Tessa West Aug 17, 2026 00:47:57 Tessa West addresses the seven common types of jerks at work–and how to deal with them effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to tell if someone is being an intentional jerk at work 2) How to identify your particular type of work jerk 3) How to tell if you’re the jerk at workSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep745 for clickable versions of the links below
1174: How to Reshape Your Beliefs and Break Free From Your Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick
1174: How to Reshape Your Beliefs and Break Free From Your Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick Aug 13, 2026 00:52:43 Owen Fitzpatrick talks about how your inner propaganda shapes your beliefs, decisions, and behavior–and how you can stop it from sabotaging your success.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why to be wary of the “temptations of certainty”2) The three reasons people form/change their beliefs 3) The four steps to rewiring your beliefs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1174 f
1173: The Tools for Greater Mental Strength with Amy Morin
1173: The Tools for Greater Mental Strength with Amy Morin Aug 10, 2026 00:43:59 Amy Morin shares practical tools to stay calm, confident, and resilient under pressure.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to quickly shift your mood and energy 2) How to defuse dread and make your workday easier 3) The simple tool to keep worry from taking over your day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1173 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Am
6th Year - 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen
6th Year - 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen Aug 6, 2026 00:45:07 Michael Sorensen demonstrates the simple superpower that vastly improves our relationships: validation.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to improve conversations with the four-step validation method 2) How we unintentionally invalidate others3) How to move past the discomfort of emotional conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep693 for clickable versions of

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