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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 Jul 23, 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

1169: Tapping into the Transformative Power of Sabbaticals with DJ DiDonna
1169: Tapping into the Transformative Power of Sabbaticals with DJ DiDonna Jul 23, 2026 00:34:54 DJ DiDonna makes the case for why taking more extended time off helps professionals get further in their careers–and shares tricks for actually snagging that time. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to convince your boss to let you take a sabbatical 2) How sabbaticals act as “regret insurance”3) How to plan a truly fulfilling sabbaticalSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep11
1168: How to Thrive When You Don’t Know What’s Next with Simone Stolzoff
1168: How to Thrive When You Don’t Know What’s Next with Simone Stolzoff Jul 20, 2026 00:42:15 Simone Stolzoff shows you that it’s possible to turn uncertainty into your advantage. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to build your uncertainty tolerance  2) What to ask when you face indecision3) Why curiosity is the antidote to fearSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1168 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SIMONE — Simone Stolzoff is an author
1167: Mastering the Three Elements of Charisma with Olivia Fox Cabane
1167: Mastering the Three Elements of Charisma with Olivia Fox Cabane Jul 16, 2026 00:49:55 Olivia Fox Cabane reveals the behaviors and practices that help develop your personal charisma.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The number one myth surrounding charisma 2) How to amplify your presence in just a few seconds3) The master key to looking and feeling more powerfulSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1167 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT IAN —&nbsp
5th Year - 626: Mastering the 2-Hour Job Search That Generates Dream Interviews with Steve Dalton
5th Year - 626: Mastering the 2-Hour Job Search That Generates Dream Interviews with Steve Dalton Jul 13, 2026 00:48:35 Steve Dalton details his systematic process for securing dream interviews.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to generate 40 target employers in 40 minutes 2) Three effective ways to reach out to potential advocates3) The 6 crucial elements of the 75-word networking emailSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep626 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — S
1166: Making Moments More Meaningful with Dr. Ian Bogost
1166: Making Moments More Meaningful with Dr. Ian Bogost Jul 9, 2026 00:50:25 Ian Bogost shares why everyday moments are the foundation of a gratifying life–at work and beyond.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why small moments matter so much2) How dematerialization is hurting you–and what to do about it3) Tiny upgrades that enhance every day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1166 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT IAN — Dr. Ian B
4th Year - 480: How to Become Ridiculously Likable with Vanessa Van Edwards
4th Year - 480: How to Become Ridiculously Likable with Vanessa Van Edwards Jul 6, 2026 00:26:52 Researcher Vanessa Van Edwards explains what causes people to like one another and how to make great impressions.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Proven ways for making a fantastic first impression2) What builds and what kills likability the fastest3) Good and bad questions to ask during first meetings Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep480 for clickable versions of the link
1165: How to Have Better Disagreements with Julia Minson
1165: How to Have Better Disagreements with Julia Minson Jul 2, 2026 00:40:55 Julia Minson reveals her strategies for making disagreements productive.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The HEAR framework for productive disagreements2) The key to avoiding a stalemate in an argument3) Simple phrases that communicate curiosity instead of judgmentSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1165 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JULIA — Julia Mi
1164: How to Pace Yourself for Success and Long-Term Thriving with Elizabeth Svoboda
1164: How to Pace Yourself for Success and Long-Term Thriving with Elizabeth Svoboda Jun 29, 2026 00:43:57 Elizabeth Svoboda shares expert tactics for finding the right pace to sustain your energy for the long haul.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The subtle warning signs you’re overpacing 2) How to structure your day for maximum energy 3) How to streamline your day with selective mediocrity Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1164 for clickable versions of the links below. —
3rd Year - 361: Communicating In the Language of Leadership with Chris Westfall
3rd Year - 361: Communicating In the Language of Leadership with Chris Westfall Jun 25, 2026 00:40:53 We're celebrating 10 years of Awesome with another great episode from the archives! This time, we're going all the way back to 2018 with Chris Westfall for an unforgettable conversation on communicating like a leader =]—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 L
1163: The Surprising Keys to Superior Team Performance with Ron Friedman
1163: The Surprising Keys to Superior Team Performance with Ron Friedman Jun 22, 2026 00:39:30 Ron Friedman reveals the science behind unlocking extraordinary team performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three strengths that separate superteams from average teams 2) Why managing energy and attention matters more than working harder3) The feedback approach that encourages lasting behavior change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1163 for clickable versions of the
1162: How to Set Yourself Up for Successful Change with Eric Zimmer
1162: How to Set Yourself Up for Successful Change with Eric Zimmer Jun 18, 2026 00:42:35 Eric Zimmer reveals the small steps that build momentum and help create lasting habit transformations.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why most change efforts fail2) How to talk yourself into choosing the right thing3) The six ways we self-sabotage—and how to stop themSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1162 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIC — Eric
1161: How to Build Stronger Relationships through Emotional Attunement with Nidhi Tewari, LCSW
1161: How to Build Stronger Relationships through Emotional Attunement with Nidhi Tewari, LCSW Jun 15, 2026 00:42:49 Nidhi Tewari, LCSW reveals the secret skill behind better trust, connection, and collaboration: attunement. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The next evolution of emotional intelligence2) How to improve collaboration and performance with the CHECK-IN framework3) How sharing your own experiences can unintentionally shut others downSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1161 for clicka

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