Ewan@icluod.com: Recent Episodes
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Buffalo Tom frontman Bill Janovitz talks to Marc about moving on from the band and returning to it once again. Plus, Danny Lobell stops by to talk about his life becoming a comic book.
Tara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate--and how to optimally respond.
You'll Learn:
- The key drivers behind fear and self-doubt
- A handy Hebrew distinction for thinking about fear
- How to consult your inner critic--and inner mentor--wisely
About Tara:
Tara Mohr is an expert on leadership and well-being. She helps people play bigger in sharing their voices and bringing forward their ideas in work and in life. Tara is the author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead, named a best book of the year by Apple’s iBooks and now in paperback. In the book, she shares her
Jennifer Lawrence takes a break from being one of the biggest movie stars in the world to stop by the garage and hang with Marc.
Peter Shankman walks through his unique take on productivity and lessons learned from ADHD that anyone can apply.
You'll Learn:
- 4 simple rules to be more productive
- Tricks to eliminate distraction
- Why you should always ask for a deadline
About Peter:
Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage. An author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker, this “worldwide connector” is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about customer service, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, and ADHD. He founded Help
Filmmaker Duncan Jones talks with Marc about getting the answers from science fiction. Plus, comedian and musician Brendon Small returns.
Ron Carucci shares his groundbreaking research on the patterns of successful--unsuccessful--rises to greater organizational power.
You'll Learn:
- How resumes and interviews routinely mislead
- How to minimize alienation
- The four patterns of successful leaders
About Ron:
Ron is a seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs and senior executives of organizations ranging from Fortune 50s to start-ups in pursuit of transformational change. His consulting has taken him to more than 20 different countries on four continents. He has consulted to some of the world’s most influential CEOs and executives on issues ranging from strategy to organization to leadership. He h
Heather Graham talks about her acting career, her new opportunities as a writer and director, and Hollywood's sexual abuse problem. Plus, Sebastian Maniscalco returns to the garage.
Scott Gerber discusses the “superconnector” approach to build meaningful human relationships and go beyond networking.
You'll Learn:
- How to become a conversational Sherlock Holmes
- Questions that spark great conversations
- How to introduce yourself with impact
About Scott:
Scott Gerber is Founder and CEO of CommunityCo and founder of YEC and Forbes Councils. He is an industry leader in building and managing personalized, invitation-only communities for world-class executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. Scott is an expert on youth entrepreneurship, community building, youth unemployment in America, recent college grad unemployment and small bu
Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez talks with Marc about representation, cultural changes, Chicago, boxing, dancing and Rita Moreno.
From Episode 574, Marc talks with veteran comedian Marty Allen about his lifetime in show business.
Comic Esther Povitsky and Marc talk about their decidedly different (but still formative) experiences at The Comedy Store and the success they found after embracing that place.
Dean Lindsay shows how to achieve “PHAT” (Pretty, Hot And Tempting) goals by committing to them, strengthening reasons, and building true conviction.
You'll Learn:
- Why it’s better to have real commitment rather than a good plan
- What it mean to be truly convicted of a goal’s value
- Dean’s six P’s of Progress
About Dean:
Dean Lindsay is hailed as an ‘Outstanding Thought Leader on Building Priceless Business Relationships’ by Sales and Marketing Executives International as well as a ‘Sales-and-Networking Guru’ by the Dallas Business Journal. His books, How to Achieve Big PHAT Goals, THE PROGRESS CHALLENGE: Working & Winning in a World of Change, and CRACKING THE NETWORKING CODE: 4 Steps to Pri
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Tony Award-winning actor Tracy Letts talks with Marc about Lady Bird, The Post, his plays, and more.
Adrian Gostick talks about what the best teams today are doing differently.
You'll Learn:
- The differing forces that motivate each generation
- How to encourage your leaders to initiate regular career discussions
- The best ways to disagree without causing offense
About Adrian:
Adrian Gostick is a global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, teamwork, and engagement. He is founder of the training company The Culture Works and author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers All In and The Carrot Principle. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold 1.5 million copies
Riki Lindhome and Marc talk Garfunkel and Oates, Another Period, Shakespeare and Clint Eastwood. Plus, Laurie Kilmartin stops by to laugh at death.
Turi McKinley talks intuitive design thinking as an alternative approach to problem solving.
You'll Learn:
- The importance of human empathy in problem solving
- Three keys to apply the design thinking process in your organization
- Pro-tips for getting brilliant ideas flowing when you collaborate
About Turi:
Turi McKinley is the Executive Director of Org Activation at frog design.
Turi’s 15+ years in design encompasses design research, interaction and service design, and currently focuses on driving change within innovative teams and organizations. Turi leads frog’s capability building and process design practice across frog’s global studios, and wi
Ezra Furman started writing songs when he was 14 years old after hearing Bob Dylan but while still wanting to be a member of Green Day. Ezra tells Marc how those seemingly contradictory preferences took hold in his music and performances, how comedy was his road not taken, and how he struggled with coming out to his bandmates and friends. Also, David Wain returns to the show after eight years to talk about his movie about the National Lampoon, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. This episode is sponsored by SimpliSafe.
Author & trainer Mark Murphy explores the intersections of diplomacy, truthfulness, and difficult conversations at work.
You'll Learn:
- Top reasons why people don’t tell the truth at work
- Common phrases that create defensiveness
- Why having a difficult conversation is better than just fixing the problem yourself
About Mark:
Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, weekly contributor to Forbes, ranked as a Top 30 Leadership Guru and the Founder of Leadership IQ. He’s trained leaders at the United Nations, Harvard Business School, the Clinton Foundation, Microsoft, MasterCard, SHRM, and hundreds more organizations. He has written several award-winning books on lead
Show business legend Rita Moreno joins Marc in the garage to talk about the ups and downs of her 70 years as an entertainer.
Fellow podcaster Paula Pant shares her expertise on mastering your personal finances, caring for your career, and making wise decisions.
You'll Learn:
- How to afford anything...but not everything
- Why self-care is career care
- How to successfully prep for newer and bigger obstacles
About Paula:
Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business and real estate investing.
She has been featured more than four dozen times in major publications, includi
🐉 Once Upon A Time, there was a town that had, in its best-loved spot, a large, long, scaly rock that looked amazingly similar to a sleeping dragon. Along with this dragon-shaped rock came a tale: ‘In times of trouble, the dragon will wake, and free the village, by making a lake’.
Well, trouble did come to that town, in the form of one very, very hot and dry summer. The townsfolk were desperate for rain, but it just did not come. Would the tale about the dragon prove to be true? Would it wake and save them from this drought, or was it just a made-up story? Listen to this exciting short story by Ellena Ashley to find out!🐉
This story is suitable for children aged 4-12
Stanford instructor Matt Abrahams teaches techniques to calm speaking anxieties...from managing procrastination to cooling body temperatures, and more.
You'll Learn:
- How to attack both the symptoms and sources of speaking anxiety
- Why to envision communication as a conversation instead of a performance
- How long to make eye contact
About Matt:
Matt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach. He teaches Effective Virtual Communication and Essentials of Strategic Communication at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Matt is also Co-Founder and Principal at Bold Echo Communications Solutions, a presentati
Macaulay Culkin tells Marc why he considers himself retired at age 37 after being one of the most famous people on the planet . Also, comedian Cameron Esposito stops by.
Mike Lewis shares his journey from professional private equity to professional squash and provides perspective on how/when/why to jump into what you really want to do.
You'll Learn:
- When it’s time to jump
- The right mindset for taking your jump
- Actionable ways to tune into your internal voice and deepest desires
About Mike:
Mike Lewis is the Founder and CEO of When to Jump, a global curated community featuring the individuals, stories, and ideas relating to leaving something comfortable in order to pursue a passion. Launched in 2016, the platform has attracted millions of impressions through digital and print media, in-person experiences, and col
Actor and Drunk History creator Derek Waters joins Marc to talk about his own history as a kid from Baltimore who went Hollywood.
Technology mogul Magdalena Yesil shares how to boost your gravitas, results, and ability to be heard at the workplace.
You'll Learn:
- What is the professional ask and why you should do it
- How to access and convey greater gravitas
- Tips for being heard better in meetings
About Madalena:
Magdalena Yeşil is a founder, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist of many of the world’s top technology companies, including Salesforce, where she was the first investor and founding board member. Yesil is a former general partner at U.S. Venture Partners, where she oversaw investments in more than thirty early-stage companies and served on the boards of many. A technology pioneer, Yeşil founded three of the
Professional speaking guru Grant Baldwin shares lessons learned for becoming a better public speaker.
You'll Learn:
- The one thing that distinguishes professional speakers from the rest
- Top things NOT to do when presenting
- Helpful ways to make a huge upgrade to your presentation skills
About Grant:
Grant is a veteran speaker who started his public speaking career as a youth pastor. Since then, he has given thousands of presentations in conferences, assemblies, conventions, and other events. He is the host of The Speaker Lab, a podcast that helps other speakers start, build, and grow their business.
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Richard Jenkins talks with Marc about being a late starter, giving up hope, and becoming one the great character actors working today.
Professor Eddie Davila discusses how to identify, view, handle, and thrive amidst pressure at work.
You'll Learn:
- Why pressure is really an honor and a gift
- What to do when you get stressed in low-pressure situations
- How to use stress to prep for high-pressure situations
About Eddie:
Eddie Davila is a faculty member in Arizona State University’s highly ranked supply chain management program. At ASU he teaches over 3000 students per year in person and online. He has a 12-part intro to supply chain management series on Youtube that has over 3 million hits. It is actually the top ranked item on youtube when you search supply chain. And more rece
Comedian and actor Fortune Feimster joins Marc in the garage fresh off getting engaged to her girlfriend.
In this 2017 greatest hit, professor Clint Longenecker shares his research-based insights on career performance improvement.
You'll Learn:
- Research revealing the 5 key things high performers have in common
- The dangers of being too busy
- The power of a strategic S.T.O.P.
About Clint:
Clinton Oliver Longenecker, is an award winning educator, is one of “America’s leaders in the area of rapid performance improvement” and is a Distinguished University Professor and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence in The College of Business and Innovation at The University of Toledo.
Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of America's most celebrated and insightful writers. But there's part of him that would be fine with it all going away. Marc and Ta-Nehisi talk about the impulse to pull back when things start to get good, the burden of being treated as a representative for a larger community, and the reason Ta-Nehisi finds Black Panther so relatable. They also discuss two of Ta-Nehisi's biggest influences: James Baldwin and David Carr. This episode is sponsored by SimpliSafe.
In this 2017 greatest hit, talent builder Dodie Gomer shares best practices for leading people to results--when you’re not in charge.
You'll Learn:
- How setting a clear vision on tiny matters delivers huge benefits
- Tactics for projecting powerful composure
- The value of using “strong words” and eliminating “weak words” in your communications
About Dodie:
Dodie Gomer believes far beyond technical potential. She is known as a talent builder. Dodie has 25+ years of corporate HR leadership. She inspires individuals to tap into their unique talent to go beyond their technical expertise and develop as leaders – even if they never plan to be a manager. Whether it is a keynote address, lea
Ring in the New Year with the Maron Family, as Marc plays some of his earliest interactions with his father, mother and brother on WTF.
Marc closes out 2017 with some of his close friends, author Michael Marcus and therapist Dr. Stephen Dansiger.
Buffy Bunny is back and this time there's been a big Christmas mix-up. Buffy accidentally sets Christmas on a slippery slope, one that means his friends may not get the presents they wanted for Christmas, that is if they get any presents at all! Will Buffy be able to help Santa? You'll have to listen and find out.
Happy holidays everyone! Thank you for listening to Story Time this year, we so appreciate your support. Enjoy your holidays and we will see you in the New Year. 🎅🎄🎁🐰
Do you remember Billy the Bathtub? The special bathtub who can move his feet and likes to play with his friends in the park?
Do you remember that Billy lives in a big old house in Winnipeg, Canada? Now, Winnipeg isn't too far from the North Pole (as sleighs and reindeer fly), and we all know who lives at the North Pole, don't we?
Would you like to hear about the time Billy the Bathtub helped Santa? You would?!? Then this story is for you!
This story is suitable for children ages 4 to 10 years old.
Merry Christmas everyone 🎅🎄🎁🛁
Miranda was an inside cat and didn't get to do many of the outside things that cats like to do. Christmas time, however, was special because it was the only time she got to be around a real tree in the house. The Christmas in this story turned out to be extra special when a surprise visitor hid in the tree!
A short story suitable for young children aged 2-5 years old
Happy holidays everybody! 🎄⭐️⛄️🎁😊
Miranda’s Christmas Visitor: Copyright © 2007 by Paul D. Race. All rights reserved, used by permission.
Photographer Neal Preston is in the garage to talk about living the life of a rock star while taking some of the most iconic photos ever.
Caroline Webb reveals actionable insights from the latest science behind living our best days.
You'll Learn:
- The power of micro-mindfulness
- Pro-tips for maintaining focus and motivation
- Best ways to keep up your energy throughout your day
About Caroline:
Caroline is CEO of Sevenshift, a firm that shows people how to use insights from behavioral science to improve their working life. Her book on that topic, How To Have A Good Day, is being published in 16 languages and more than 60 countries. She is also a Senior Advisor to McKinsey, where she was previously a Partner.
View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeA
PR consultant Deirdre Breakenridge teaches how to handle tricky audiences, identify different audience member profiles, and deliver great presentations in tough situations.
You'll Learn:
- The best approaches for understanding your audience upfront
- Three universal practices to command attention
- Handy strategies to prepare you for the tough questions
About Deirdre:
Deirdre has been in PR and marketing for 25+ years helping senior executives in midsize to large organizations communicate to their stakeholders. She is a communications strategist and has worked with clients on many different types of communications programs, including executive communications and thought leadership, image and rep
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky joins Marc in the garage to talk about the universal mysteries that inspire his films.
Dave Crenshaw gives his expert insights on the importance of scheduling in fun, meaningful breaks, and shares practical tips on setting up your own personal oasis and managing your time.
You'll Learn:
- Why having fun is critical to your success
- How to build your own oasis
- Perspectives to switch from a culture of now vs. the culture of when
About Dave:
Dave Crenshaw is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views. He has written four books, including The Myth of Multitasking which was published in six languages and is a time management bestseller. As an a
Singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III talks with Marc about life, love, and Roman numerals. Plus, Judd Apatow returns to the garage as he returns to the standup stage.
Sam Carpenter explores how you can effectively work with the collection of systems that make up your work and life.
You'll Learn:
- The benefit of seeing your complex life as a simpler collection of systems
- How to analyze and fix the kinks in your system
- Top systems that are most often dysfunctional
About Sam:
Sam has a background in engineering, journalism, publishing, forestry, construction management, and telecommunications. An author and entrepreneur, he is president and CEO of Centratel, the premier telephone answering service in the United States. Other businesses he founded and operates are Work the System Consultants and
Marc talks with James Franco about his life in show business and how much he relates to Tommy Wiseau, the man he portrays in The Disaster Artist.
Executive coach Ann Demarais highlights ways to become more socially generous and how to make an awesome first impression.
You'll Learn:
- The most common interpersonal flaws--and how to fix them
- Four universally-appreciated social gifts that you can give
- How to bounce back from a bad first impression
About Ann:
Ann Demarais, the founder of First Impressions, has more than 20 years of experience in applied psychology, specializing in interpersonal communication, impression management, social skills, and executive coaching. She works with senior executives who want to enhance their leadership impact. She was a consultant to the Social Intelligence Program at Columbia University Business Scho
Marc talks with actor Greta Gerwig, who wrote and directed the acclaimed new film Lady Bird.
Infomercial star Anthony “Sully” Sullivan shares his best lessons learned about the art and science of persuasion.
You'll Learn:
- Approaches to understanding the pain and being the cure
- How to make an entrance and take control
- Why you should own your nerves and not hide them
About Anthony:
Best-known as the spokesman for OxiClean, Anthony is the pitchman of choice for dozens of innovative, practical usage consumer products including the X5 5-in-1 Steamer, the Sticky Buddy and Smart Mop. Star and Co-Producer of the Discovery Channel series “PitchMen,” Sully is also a regular guest of choice on a variety of television news and entertainment outlets including “The Today Show,” “Good Morning A
Marc talks with Sam Beam, a.k.a. Iron & Wine, about making soulful folk rock. Plus, Bob Saget stops by to talk about his new special.
Author and Simon Sinek colleague David Mead shares the importance of starting with why you do what you do – and how to find that why.
You'll Learn:
- The benefits of starting with why
- Examples of effective and ineffective “whys”
- The process to find your why
About David:
David is committed to a world in which the vast majority of people wake up inspired to go to work, feel safe while they're there and go home at the end of the day fulfilled by the work they do. David co-authored Find Your Why, with Simon Sinek. The book provides a step-by-step, practical guide on how to discover the Why for any individual,
Actor and comedian Rob Huebel talks with Marc about getting his start in improv comedy just as the fabled UCB Theater was getting off the ground.
Pete lists some of his favorite things this year for people who want to be more awesome at their jobs.
View links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/bf18
First, Marc sits down with filmmaker Kasper Collin and musician Bennie Maupin to talk about the documentary I Called Him Morgan. Then blues rocker Jimmie Vaughan jams in the garage.
FranklinCovey Chief People Officer Todd Davis shares the firm’s discoveries on proven best practices for building more effective work relationships.
You'll Learn:
- How to see others more clearly
- A master tactic to get better feedback from your colleagues
- The most common mistakes that destroy work relationships
About Todd:
Todd Davis is the author of FranklinCovey’s Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work. With over 30 years of experience in human resources, talen t development, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing, Davis serves as FranklinCovey’s chief people officer and executive vice president, res
Comedian Christina Paszitsky talks with Marc about motherhood, philosophy, bad comedy club hotels, and MTV Road Rules, on which she was a contestant.
Professional boxer and physics student Ed Latimore teaches how to stop caring about what other people think and stoke the fires of motivation.
You'll Learn:
- How human behavior is subject to the laws of momentum
- How to find motivation when it seems elusive
- Why it’s better to focus on the process rather than the outcome
About Ed:
Ed Latimore is a professional boxer, adult physics student at Duquesne University, a veteran of the United States Army National Guard, chess player, and author. Millions have learned from Ed's insights at his blog, "The Mind and Fist" at mindandfist.com. He
Chester’s parents have just made him move house🏡 and he is not very happy about it😠. Whilst sulking about the situation, he makes an amazing discovery in the most unexpected place…..his toilet🚽!
This story is suitable for ages 4-10.
No-Pay MBA guru Laurie Pickard explains Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and reveals precisely how to get quality education for under $1,000.
You'll Learn:
- All about MOOCs! What they are, where to find them, and how to pick the winners
- How to use Loss Aversion to avoid quitting online courses
- How to build a prestigious network without going to a prestigious university
About Laurie:
When some of the most prestigious business schools in the world began providing free versions of their courses online, Laurie Pickard saw an opportunity to get the business education she had long desired, at a fraction of the typical MBA price tag. Her “No-Pay MBA”
Gary Morton reveals the key ingredients to the “secret sauce” allowing teams to be at the top 1% of their fields.
You'll Learn:
- The first steps toward achieving clarity of purpose
- How to spark empowered obsession in your team
- Guidelines for unleashing your group’s creativity
About Gary:
Gary Morton graduated from West Point with honors and had a five-year career as a tank officer, the highlight of which was being part of an extraordinary unit that achieved unprecedented results at the US Army's grueling National Training Center—the only unit to ever win every simulated battle it fought. Morton completed a master's degree, also with honors, from the University of Southern California, and tr
Marc talks with garage rocker John Dwyer, founding member of Thee Oh Sees, about the need for noise.
Fellow podcaster Donald Kelly reveals keys to being more persuasive, building influence, and hustling everyday.
You'll Learn:
- Principles of sales that everyone can use to become more influential
- Two strategies to overcome the fear of rejection
- Approaches for making an effective cold call or email
About Donald:
Donald Kelly evangelizes effective ways for salespeople and entrepreneurs to find more qualified prospects, close more deals and make more money. He does this through motivating sales training, online courses, one-on-one coaching, workshops, seminars and dynamic keynote presentations.
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Jenna Fischer sits down with Marc in the garage to talk about the challenges of being a working actor, even after being on a hit sitcom for eight years.
Kelly Hoey dismantles networking misconceptions and share how you can make connections effectively.
You'll Learn:
- Why networking is more important now than ever before
- How to come up with better ice breakers than the weather
- How to present yourself optimally on social media
About Kelly:
J. Kelly Hoey is a writer, investor, connector and networking expert, lauded everywhere from Forbes (“1 of 5 Women Changing the World of VC/Entrepreneurship”) to Fast Company (“25 Smartest Women On Twitter”). A columnist for Inc.com, she’s appeared on CNBC’s Power Pitch, and as an influencer, her clients include Comcast, Turnstone and Capital One.
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Blues master John Hammond joins Marc in the garage to talk about his prolific musical output. Plus, old buddy Michael Rapaport stops by.
Communications expert Julian Treasure shares the best practices of speaking, listening, and good sound for effective communication.
You'll Learn:
- The primary filters people listen through
- How to develop it a powerful voice
- The RASA framework for a more engaging conversation
About Julian:
Julian is a sound and communication expert. He travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 40 million times. His latest, How to speak so that people want to listen, is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. Julian is regularly featured
Joy Behar joins Marc in the garage to talk stand-up, The View, and Trump. Plus, Marc puts a call in to his old buddy Adam Goldberg.
‘Twas Halloween Night, is all about the fun you can have on Halloween.
Twas Halloween Night and all through the town, The children were jumping all up and down…’
It's a Halloween like any other, until one trick-or-treater spots a very surprising visitor!
This poem is suitable for Halloween-lovers of all ages. 🎧 🎃 👻
Paychecks and Balances Podcast hosts Rich Jones and Marcus Garrett share some of their biggest money lessons learned from guests, experiences, and past mistakes.
You'll Learn:
- Pro-tips on getting hired for your dream job
- The critical thing to do before sealing the deal on your new job
- Why 90% of people become stagnant in their career by age 45… and how to avoid that
About Rich & Marcus:
Rich Jones, along with Marcus Garrett, co-host Paychecks & Balances, a funformative podcast covering work and money for millennials. They leverage their experiences to provide entertaining insights and helpful tips on money management, professional growth, and other topics relevant to 20 and 30-somethings t
Author Lizzy Goodman talks her book on the last great age of of rock and roll, and comedian Dana Gould stops by to catch up with Marc.
Happy Halloween! We have a special Halloween episode for you! Midnight O’Clock, is all about what your imagination might dream up when you’re awake at midnight.
This story is suitable for children aged 6-13.
Veteran actor Willem Dafoe joins Marc in the garage for a conversation about his path from avant-garde stage performances to major motion pictures.
Marlene Chism shares how to master resentment and frustration...along with best practices for channeling the the energy of anger.
You'll Learn:
- How feelings of resentment and frustration indicate a lack of clarity
- The valuable message and energy embedded within anger
- The “Release Resistance” process to better handle anger
About Marlene:
Marlene Chism is a consultant and international speaker whose personal passion is to help people discover, develop and deliver their gifts to the world She’s the author of “No Drama Leadership,” "Stop Workplace Drama” and more. Marlene delivers her message on stopping drama and creating enlightened leaders through corporate retreats and client work, as well
Marc talks with doctor/satirist/political dissident Bassem Youssef about living through a revolution. Also, Marc's old buddy Sam Seder stops by.
Positive psychologist Louisa Jewell discusses ways to become more confident and eliminate self-doubt to be able to pursue bigger goals.
You'll Learn:
- How self-doubt holds us back
- The mindset that prevents failures from impacting your self-esteem
- Best practices for boosting your self-confidence
About Louisa:
Louisa Jewell is a speaker, author, and Canada's leading expert on the topic of positive psychology who has facilitated thousands of people towards greater flourishing, both at work and in their personal lives. In 2012 Louisa founded the Canadian Positive Psychology Association, an organization that brings together leading-edge researchers and practitioners from across Canada to dissemi
Comedic virtuoso Tracey Ullman is in the garage to talk with Marc about creating characters and making real life funny.
Nate Regier shows how to tap into the positive powers of conflict and openness to effectively deal with drama.
You'll Learn:
- A useful, low-intensity definition of conflict
- The four-step ORPO formula for productive conflicts
- How upfront openness about motives can change everything
About Nate:
Nate Regier, Ph.D., is CEO and cofounding owner of Next Element, a global leadership training and certification firm specializing in communication and conflict skills. He’s an expert in social-emotional intelligence and leadership, positive conflict, neuropsychology, group dynamics, interpersonal and leadership communication, executive assessment, and coaching. Regier is a co developer of Next Element
Despite being born Brian Warner, Marilyn Manson doesn't separate his stage persona from who he is as a person. That makes for an interesting chat with Marc in the garage. Marilyn talks about his early years getting kicked out of Christian school, being beaten up for playing the triangle in the school band, and starting up a poetry night for his first taste of performing. He also talks about becoming friends with Alice Cooper, patching things up with Trent Reznor, and getting a kick out of David Lynch. This episode is sponsored by The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast and Squarespace.
Anne Bogel provides a whirlwind tour across leading personality frameworks, providing tips on how to apply these insights along the way.
You'll Learn:
- How the Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, Five Love Languages, highly sensitive people enlighten you in their own ways
- How to use personality types to better your relationships
- Dangers of abusing personality frameworks
About Anne:
Anne is a resident blogger, bookworm, and big-question-asker at Modern Mrs. Darcy. She wrote Reading People, where she shares her own experience with the personality frameworks she loves the most, the ones that have made the biggest difference in her own life. She walks you through 7 different fram
Marc talks with Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges in separate talks about their lives, families and films.
From Episode 247, Marc talks with comedian Ralphie May who passed away on October 6, 2017.
Molly Beck shares a quick and easy formula for reaching out new people who can help you achieve your goals.
You'll Learn:
- The two components required to become an influencer
- The four types of reach outs--with benchmark response rates
- How to make awesome subject lines to get more email responses
About Molly:
Molly is the founder of podcast creation site Messy Bun; the creator of the lifestyle blog Smart, Pretty & Awkward; and a marketing expert
Marc presents a special audio version of the first chapter of Waiting for the Punch: Words to Live by from the WTF Podcast.
Dorie Clark outlines how to flourish amid office politics by using electoral campaign strategies.
You'll Learn:
- How to create a campaign plan for your career
- The power mapping approach to smarter people decisions
- A genius tactic for highlighting your achievements without sounding boastful
About Dorie:
Dorie Clark is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the author of Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine, one of the Top 10 Business Books of the Year by F
An icon of 1970s American cinema, Elliott Gould sits down in the garage with Marc to talk tales of Hollywood's New Wave.
Jennifer Riel illustrates how successful thinkers can create great choices rather than tolerate unacceptable trade-offs via her practical methodology for implementing integrated thinking.
You'll Learn:
- Why you should fall in love with opposing approaches to solving a problem
- How to hold two approaches in tension to discover optimal solutions
- The three questions to creating better answers
About Jennifer:
Jennifer Riel is an adjunct professor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, specializing in creative problem solving. Her focus is on helping everyone, from undergraduate students to business executives, to create better choices, more of the time.
Professor Tina Seelig talks about the critical components, principles, and tactics for bringing ideas into your imagination and out into the world.
You'll Learn:
- The two requirements of imagination
- How to generate many new solutions via framing and reframing
- The argument for brainstorming
About Tina:
Tina Seelig is Professor of the Practice in Stanford University’s Department of Management Science and Engineering, and is a faculty director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. She teaches courses in the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) and leads three fellowship programs in the School of Engineering that are focused on creati
Award-winning filmmaker Vern Oakley shares his wisdom for connecting more sincerely whether you’re speaking on video or live.
You'll Learn:
- How breathing helps you release fear
- The optimal mindset for delivering a presentation
- The essential question to answer when designing your communication
About Vern:
A veteran filmmaker, teacher, speaker, and industry thought leader, Vern Oakley has been helping institutions and leaders connect with and mobilize their tribes through soul expression and communication. His mission to humanize leadership is achieved by crafting great stories that appeal to and impact the people who matter most.
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Television comedy impresario George Schlatter joins Marc to talk about creating Laugh In and much more.
Harvard Business Review editor Dan McGinn applies techniques from athletes, musicians, the military, and more to get yourself psyched for success.
You'll Learn:
- How to amp up confidence and dial down anxiety
- How to psych yourself up with your own “greatest hits”
- The best pump up music there is
About Daniel:
Daniel McGinn is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review, where he edits the IdeaWatch and How I Did It sections, manages the magazine’s annual Best Performing CEOs in the World ranking, and edits feature articles on topics including negotiation, sales, and entrepreneurship.
Vi
Craig Ross explains what is required in order to do big things and how teams can attain epic impact.
You'll Learn:
- The 3 decisions required in order to do big things
- The 3 enemies of fulfillment
- How to guide the energy of your team toward achieving big things
About Craig:
Craig W. Ross is a facilitator, coach, author, speaker and CEO of Verus Global. For 20 years Craig has partnered with c-suite executives and leadership teams across numerous industries in global organizations, such as P&G, Alcon, Oceaneering, Cigna, Nestle, Universal, Ford, and other Fortune 100 companies. Combining a passion for uniting people and a conviction that organizations achieve extraordinary things through teams
Oscar-winner Kathy Bates makes her way into the garage for a chat and Graham Elwood unveils his new documentary about podcasting.
Robert Sutton shares his expertise on confronting, coping with, and forgiving the jerks at work.
You'll Learn:
- Internal mind tricks to help you cope with jerks
- How to use The Benjamin Franklin Effect to win over jerks
- How and when to fight back
About Robert:
Robert Sutton is Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He co-founded the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (“the d school”). He is a Fellow at IDEO,
Documentary filmmakers Ken Burns & Lynn Novick join Marc in the garage to discuss their latest work, a 10-part examination of the Vietnam War.
Talent guru Don Hutcheson shares how to better know yourself in order to select jobs that optimally align to your talents.
You'll Learn:
- Approaches to get more insight into your unique talents
- How to break out of your bubble and expand your perspective
- The seven ways people get stuck
About Don:
Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help people find their true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. He’s never had a “boss” and has created 6 innovative companies in advertising, publishing, coaching and career p
A worldwide pop music sensation stops by the garage, as Lorde talks with Marc about her rise to the top.
Plasticity Labs co-founder Jennifer Moss shares how to build psychological fitness to deal with workplace challenges.
You'll Learn:
- Research insights into what impacts happiness at work
- The critical ingredient called the “granddaddy” of happiness
- Two minute exercises that slash stress and enhance effectiveness
About Jennifer:
Honored as the 2016 Canadian Business Innovator of the Year, Jennifer Moss and her groundbreaking work on the power of happiness are transforming hundreds of schools and companies. Moss is the Cof
Pete thanks everyone for 1 million downloads!
View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/LaborDay2017
Venture capitalist Anthony Tjan makes the performance case for character and values--revealing how to identify and cultivate more at work.
You'll Learn:
- The benefits of cultivating goodness
- How to discern someone’s character and values upfront
- Approaches to check yourself on the cultivation of your character and values
About Anthony:
Anthony Tjan has been at the forefront of transformational change across organizations he has either built or advised, as well as a strategic counsellor to several leaders and public personalities. He is a New York Times bestselling author and serves as CEO of the Cue Ball Group – a people-first venture investment firm and is also the co-founder and chairman o
Emma is spending the weekend with her grandparents, but they are not really sure how to entertain her. When her Grandad pulls out an old bubble machine for her to play with, things start to get exciting, a little too exciting. Will Emma ever see her grandparents again?
This story is suitable for ages 4-8.
Productivity podcaster Erik Fisher shares how to optimally manage your energy throughout the day to improve productivity while avoiding overloads and burn-outs.
You'll Learn:
- How to manage your energy for peak productivity
- The power of hydration
- Why shorter to-do lists beat longer ones.
About Erik
Erik is a Productivity Author, Podcaster, Speaker and Coach. He talks with real people who practically implement productivity strategies in their professional and personal lives. You'll be refreshed and inspired after hearing how others fail and succeed at daily productivity and continue to lead successful and meaningful lives.
BedJet inventor Mark Aramli talks about the essential next steps to turn an aha moment into real-world success.
You'll Learn:
- The best time to work on your big ideas
- The “two pizza” rule for great collaborations
- A key strategy for convincing executives to buy-in
About Mark:
Mark Aramli is the inventor and principal engineer for the patent-pending BedJet CCS. Mark's first engineering role was at United Technologies, builder of the space suit for NASA. His engineering responsibilities included the space suit primary life support system (PLSS), specifically elements relating to heating, cooling and climactic comfort of the interior space suit environment for the astronauts.
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Personal finance podcaster Joe Saul-Sehy lets us in on the secrets to making more money, handling it properly, and watching it grow.
You'll Learn:
- The first key to making more money
- Important benefits that you might have overlooked
- The top money management lesson that rich people use
About Joe:
Before starting Stacking Benjamins Joe Saul-Sehy was a financial planner for 16 years and a media representative for one of nation's biggest financial companies. He leads a team of people who are located across the United States. He communicates difficult concepts in a way that makes them accessible to the average person. He also gives presentations at major companies and to large audiences. Joe is
Communications consultant Stacey Hanke breaks down the misconceptions on influence and how to develop your influential voice in a way that resonates.
You'll Learn:
- How to assess your level of influence in a room
- The core elements needed to command more influence
- How your smartphone can help you speak better
About Stacey:
Stacey Hanke equips leaders within organizations to communicate with confidence, presence and authenticity, day in and day out. Combined, her team of mentors and consultants have more than 100 years of training experience. She works with executives, managers, technicians and sales leaders across the United States and on four different continents.
Elaine Bennett shares how to write better business messages with greater clarity and personality.
You'll Learn:
- Two essential pieces of information you need to be a more effective writer
- How you can make a bigger impact with storytelling
- Winning ways to turn straight thinking into straight writing
About Elaine:
Elaine Bennett had a baptism by fire as a speechwriter. Less than two years after she signed on to write for the CEO of Salomon Brothers, scandal forced the executive to resign. In stepped investor Warren Buffett. Since working with Mr. Buffett, Elaine Bennett has continued putting words in the mouths of CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and leadi
Dr. Britt Andreatta surveys how our brains are wired for optimal work and best practices for creating an environment for thriving.
You'll Learn:
- Why our brains are not built for today’s workplaces
- The fundamental conditions required for teammates to thrive
- Best practices for developing trust within your team
About Britt
Dr. Britt Andreatta knows how to harness human potential. Drawing on her unique background in leadership, psychology, education, and the human sciences, she has a profound understanding of how to unlock the best in people. Britt is the former Chief Learning Officer at Lynda.com and has over 25 years of experience consulting with Fortune 100 corporations, businesses, univers
Innovator Mark Henson explains how to discover and activate ordinary superpowers.
You'll Learn:
- Innovator Mark Henson explains how to discover and activate ordinary superpowers.
- The 6 questions to help discover your ordinary superpowers
- Key steps to activate and enhance your ordinary superpowers
About Mark:
Mark Henson is a lifelong entrepreneur and the founder of sparkspace -- a unique and exceptional business retreat center in Columbus, Ohio. Mark's Ordinary superpowers are exploring new ideas and spaces, simplifying things and sharing ideas through writing and speaking. In addition to leading his team at sparkspace, Mark writes books, conducts retreats
Writing coach Anne Janzer provides principles, checklists, and pro-tips for better writing at work.
You'll Learn:
- How to overcome the biggest workplace writing problems
- The 6 questions to ask yourself before you start writing
- The best ways to get your points across without offending
About Anne:
Anne Janzer is an author and writing coach who has worked with over a hundred technology businesses in her career. Anne has written three books on marketing and writing. Her latest book is called The Workplace Writer’s Process: A Guide to Getting the Job Done. It covers the things no one teaches you in writing class: how to set yourself up for success when writing on the job, how to collaborate with others on writing projects, and the secrets to creating effective content.
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Jodi Glickman lays the foundation for becoming great on the job through better communications.
You'll Learn:
- The GIFT framework for better communication
- How to master the hello and goodbye
- Pro-tips for managing expectations
About Jodi
Jodi Glickman is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, consultant, and all-around expert in training people how to be great on the job. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and the author of the critically acclaimed Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say
Randstad’s SVP of Talent Solutions, Josh Vesely, discusses the state of the labor market, the benefits of working with recruiters, and necessities for today’s job hunters.
You'll Learn:
- How today’s labor market is superlatively favorable for good talent
- Why you should boldly ask your boss for your favorite opportunities
- How to find and leverage a recruiter in your job search
About Josh:
Joshua Vesely, MBA, is a ‘Talent Chef’ and Senior Vice President of Talent Solutions at Randstad USA. He is an energy-giving partner and a powerful negotiator. With his positive attitude he boldly develops new concepts and contributes to an innovative market approach.
Musician and humorist Justin Locke talks about the culture of smart vs stupid, the benefits of being unprepared, and the secrets to succeeding via applied stupidity.
You'll Learn:
- Why you shouldn’t be scared of looking stupid
- How to use the Irregardless effect to your advantage
- Stupid approaches to find brilliant solutions
About Justin:
Justin Locke spent 18 seasons playing bass in the Boston Pops. He then shifted focus to being an author, playwright, orchestra manager, and media producer.
His Pops memoir, “Real Men Don’t Rehearse,” has sold over 12,000 copies, and his musical plays for family audiences are performed all over the world.
Professor Drew Boyd invites us to think inside the box and to put constraints around our minds in order to be more creative and awesome at our jobs.
You'll Learn:
- The 5 patterns responsible for the majority of innovation
- Why brainstorming is sub-optimal
- Why it’s better to think inside the box than outside the box
About Drew
Drew Boyd is a global leader in creativity and innovation, international public speaker, award-winning author and innovation blogger, and professor at the University of Cincinnati. He teaches teams, businesses and governments how to solve tough problems to create a culture of innovation and a flowing pipeline. Drew reframes th
Professor Clint Longenecker shares his research-based insights on career performance improvement.
You'll Learn:
- Research revealing the 5 key things high performers have in common
- The dangers of being too busy
- The power of a strategic S.T.O.P.
About Clint:
Clinton Oliver Longenecker, is an award winning educator, is one of “America’s leaders in the area of rapid performance improvement” and is a Distinguished University Professor and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence in The College of Business and Innovation at
Communications consultants Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss swap stories about the BS we encounter in the workplace and best practices to avoid it.
You'll Learn:
- How to spot BS in the workplace and cut through it
- How to survive the office version of Game of Thrones
- Two quick tricks to communicate better at work
About Jennifer and Michael:
Jennifer Rock and her coauthor, Michael Voss, have a shared passion for storytelling that goes back – way back – to when Jennifer published haikus in her first-grade newsletter, and Mike entertained other kids on the school bus with his creative fiction.
Their jone
BNI Founder Ivan Misner shares the lowdown on the why and how of relationship-building.
You'll Learn:
- The fundamental networking disconnect that holds us back
- Ivan’s all-time favorite networking strategies
- How to wow prospective employers via a “working interview”
About Ivan:
Dr. Ivan Misner, is considered one of the world’s leading experts on business networking. He is the Founder of BNI.com, the largest business networking organization and has written several top business books including three New York Times Bestsellers, two Amazon Bestsellers and one Wall Street Journal Bestseller. Titles include, “Avoiding the Networking Discon
Psychologist Dr. Paul White shows why and how to offer effective appreciation to work colleagues.
You'll Learn:
- The studies proving the superlative importance of appreciation in the workplace
- How to make your appreciation authentic--instead of phony
- 5 Languages to show appreciation in the workplace
About Paul:
Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant who makes work relationships work. He has written articles for and been interviewed by Bloomberg’s Business Week, CNN/Fortune.com, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company, FoxBusiness.com, Huffington Post LIVE, U.S. News and World Report, and Yahoo! Finance.
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Communications consultant Sharon Steed delves into how you can develop more empathy in communication and why it is needed in the workplace.
You'll Learn:
- Why people aren’t listening anymore
- Pro-tips for being empathetic even with people you don’t like
- Three ways to tackle difficult conversations
About Sharon:
Sharon is an international keynote speaker and consultant focusing on improving communication through empathy. A life-long stutterer, Sharon users her speech impediment to teach what empathy is and how to use it as a foundation for positive and effective communication. She's spoken about this at conferences both nationally and internationally; at companies; and various events spanning
Fellow careers podcaster Scott Barlow shares how to zero in on the essential things we need at work and bring our strengths to bear there.
You'll Learn:
- The 6 critical things people need from their work
- Why strengths differ from skills--and why that matters.
- How identifying your “anti-strengths” can skyrocket your self-awareness
About Scott
Scott Anthony Barlow is the Founder of Happen to Your Career, a company that helps you stop doing work that doesn’t fit, figuring out what does and then teaching you to make it happen! He has been helping people develop their careers and businesses for over 10 years as a Human Resources Leader, Business Development Expert, and Career Coach. With over 20
Counselor Joe Sanok shares ways to tackle fears, manage stress, and stay in the growth zone.
You'll Learn:
- A brilliant approach to reframe fears of failure
- The science behind freaking out
- How to combat stress triggers and relax in seconds
About Joe:
Joe Sanok is a speaker, mental health counselor, business consultant, and podcaster. Joe has the #1 podcast for counselors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast. With interviews with Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, Chris Ducker, Rob Bell, Glennon Doyle Melton, and Lewis Howes, Joe is a rising star i
Dr. Allan Mink shares his experiences in making career pivots and best practices on adapting to radical change.
You'll Learn:
- The argument for radical career changes
- The importance of personal relationships in making a successful pivot
- How to effectively manage your skill gaps when you pivot
About Allan
Dr. Allan Mink teaches Management, Information, and Systems as an Adjunct Professor at American University’s Kogod Graduate School of Business. Dr. Mink is the Managing Director for Systems Spirit, a boutique consulting team influential in connecting technology firms with the needs of the Department of Defense. Dr. Mink previously served as the business growth lead for SRA International's l
Talent builder Dodie Gomer shares best practices for leading people to results--when you’re not in charge.
You'll Learn:
- How setting a clear vision on tiny matters delivers huge benefits
- Tactics for projecting powerful composure
- The value of using “strong words” and eliminating “weak words” in your communications
About Dodie:
Dodie Gomer believes far beyond technical potential. She is known as a talent builder. Dodie has 25+ years of corporate HR leadership. She inspires individuals to tap into their unique talent to go beyond their technical expertise and develop as leaders – even if they never plan to be a manager
Moe Carrick discusses discovering and creating the right fit in the workplace, its significance to us, and the elements that contribute to it.
You'll Learn:
- The meaning and importance of work fit
- The critical 6 elements that comprise work fit
- What to do when something does not fit in your workplace
About Moe:
Moe Carrick is Principal and Founder of Moementum, Inc. a Certified BCorp and consulting firm dedicated to the vision of creating a world that works for everyone using business as a force for good. Her diverse client portfolio includes Prudential, REI, Nike, The Nature Conservancy, TechSoft3D, Hydroflask, amongst others.
Bryce Hoffman shares how the military’s Red Teaming thinking tools can help professionals make optimal decisions.
You'll Learn:
- How to confront lies in your organizations and the lies you tell yourself
- A quick way to check critical assumptions
- One question that will help you make better decisions in under 15 minutes
About Bryce
Bryce G. Hoffman is a bestselling author, speaker and consultant who helps companies around the world plan better and global leaders lead better by applying innovative systems from the worlds of business and the military. He is the author of the 2012 bestseller, American Icon: Alan Mul
Sara Canaday gives insights that offer clarity on blind spots at work and overcoming them to advance in your career.
You'll Learn:
- Key blind spots that frequently hold back careers
- Why the personal touch matters at work
- Approaches to identifying your own blind spots
About Sara
Sara Canaday (Leadership Development Expert, Speaker and Author) is a recognized expert and author in leadership and strategic personal branding. Specifically, she is known for her ability to help high potentials identify the elusive blind spots that are preventing
Happy (almost) 4th of July!
In this special episode, Pete helps you declare independence from making sub-optimal decisions with two key questions that will help you approach decision-making better:
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What must be true for this decision to be a good one?
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How can I test that?
View notes and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/July3
Dr. Bill Schiemann paves the way to finding fulfillment now and where you want to be in future.
You'll Learn:
- Three factors essential for career fulfillment
- How to find fulfillment within your current situation
- Processes to map out your goal fulfillment
About Bill:
Bill Schiemann is Principal and CEO of Metrus Group, specializing in strategic performance measurement, organizational alignment and talent optimization. He’s authored numerous books and articles on talent management and has served as the Chairman of the Society for Human Resources Management Foundation.
Email expert Leslie O'Flahavan shares the do's and don'ts of writing clear emails that build rapport.
You'll Learn:
- How to use the BLUF technique to get more opens, reads, and replies
- How to use formatting optimally in emails
- The method for writing a strong subject line
About Leslie:
Leslie O’Flahavan is a get-to-the point writer and an experienced, versatile writing instructor. As E-WRITE owner since 1996, Leslie has been writing content and teaching customized writing courses for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Leslie can help the most stubborn, inexperienced, or word-phobic employees at your organization
Passionpreneur Moustafa Hamwi defines true passion and shares keys to pursuing it wisely.
You'll Learn:
- Moustafa’s four-fold definition of passion
- A billion-dollar question that you should ask yourself right now
- Why you should build your passion tribe
About Moustafa
Moustafa is known globally as The Passion Guy due to his amazing success in launching platforms that are empowering people to work & live passionately including a series of Passion Talks; and Passion Sundays the leading online passion & happiness talk show.
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Marketing executive Joe McCormack addressed declining attention spans with actionable ways to "be better; be brief."
You'll Learn:
- How being brief helps you focus
- How to trim down information to what is essential
- 3 common mistakes when it comes to being brief
About Joe:
Joe McCormack is on a mission to help organizations master the art of the short story. An experienced marketing executive, successful entrepreneur and author, Joe is recognized for his work in narrative messaging and corporate storytelling. His book, Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less
Fellow careers podcaster Dave Stachowiak shares wisdom on dealing with the inner critic, getting great feedback, and more
You'll Learn:
- How to best interact with the inner critic
- The magic question to ask for better feedback
- How much feedback is too much feedback
About Dave:
Dave is a Senior Vice President with Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles and has led training programs for top organizations like the Northrop Grumman Corporation, The United States Air Force, the Boeing Company, and the University of California system. Dave founded Coaching for Leaders in 2011 and was
Gayle Van Gils talks about ways to transform your interactions and work culture from a place of fear to one of love, kindness, and humanity.
You'll Learn:
- The effects of a toxic workplace and how to counteract them with love
- Core practices to deepen your capacity for kindness
- A handy ritual to stop negative reactions
About Gayle:
Gayle Van Gils is an author, leadership consultant and life coach, who opens the minds and hearts of her clients. As a senior mindfulness teacher, with an MBA from UCLA, Gayle combines her extensive meditation practice with her business background to help clients integrate mindfulness and compassion into their work environment.
VINA CEO and co-founder Olivia June Poole takes us into her tech world and speaks on the importance of personal relationships, the gender dynamics in networking, and how to make good connections.
You'll Learn:
- The key difference in successful network building between men and women
- A critical overlooked consideration when building your network
- How to make new connections stronger
About Olivia:
Olivia June Poole is the CEO and Co-Founder of VINA, a company that creates tech products to connect, celebrate, and empower women, including the Hey! VINA app. She also worked in marketing for General Assemb.ly, RocketSpace, and others. She is an expert in user acquisition, community building, and d
Entrepreneur Nick Campbell explores how you can turn your interests into a career--and then make the most of those opportunities.
You'll Learn:
- A process to find the connection between what you love and what pays
- How to sidestep all the requirements that job boards claim you need
- Why it’s ideal to be the the worst in the room
About Nick:
Nick grew up in Detroit, the oldest son of a fireman and a rollerskating teacher. He lived a curious life trying to figure out how things worked. He’s been lucky always have jobs doing things he loved including selling magic tricks, performing yo-yo tricks, DJing parties, Photography, Motion Graphi
Worldwide storytelling authority Bernadette Jiwa shares how to tap into hunches to uncover your next great idea.
You'll Learn:
- How to begin trusting your gut
- The three qualities that cultivate good ideas
- The skill of selling your ideas through storytelling
About Bernadette:
Bernadette Jiwa hails from Ireland, presently lives in Australia, and is a global authority on the role of story in business, innovation and marketing. She is also an advisor to business leaders and entrepreneurs, a regular keynote speaker, and the author of five #1 Amazon Bestsellers. Her website, thestoryoftelling.com, regularly tops blog awards
Poppy has moved to a new town and hasn't yet made any friends. She misses her old life. Things start looking up, however, when she finds a curious golden pen in the woods outside her new home; for this is no normal pen, it's a 'spentaculous pen', and it's magic!
This story is suitable for children aged 3-10
Reos Partners cofounder Adam Kahane shares his expertise in dealing with conflicts and effectively collaborating with the enemy.
You'll Learn:
- Why conventional collaboration does not work anymore
- The three stretches required from collaboration
- What to do when you can’t collaborate
About Adam:
Adam Kahane is a Director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues.
Human performance guru Brad Stulberg illuminates the essential ingredients that lead to peak physical, emotional, and mental states.
You'll Learn:
- Brad’s ultimate growth equation
- How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
- The huge difference that making a difference makes
About Brad:
Brad Stulberg researches, writes, speaks, and coaches on health and the science of human performance. He is a coauthor of the new book Peak Performance: Elevate Your Ga
Professor Ellen Ensher shares her expertise in instigating and developing mentor and protégé relationships.
You'll Learn:
- How Ellen applied mentorship wisdom to double her income in one day
- The real meaning of mentorship
- The two valuable things every protege can provide even the most senior mentor
About Eve:
Ellen A. Ensher, Ph.D is a Professor of Management at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California and in 2017 received the LMU award for Distinguished Teaching. Ellen is the co-author of Power Mentoring: How Mentors and Protégés Get the Most out of Their Relationships. Dr. Ensher has publ
Prolific trainer Chris Croft helps to figure out what you should do really well and what you should do well enough to get the most out of your work and life.
You'll Learn:
- How to identify squeezable tasks
- A 4-step process to saying no and negotiating
- Optimal systems for organizing the stuff of work and life
About Chris:
Chris Croft has an Engineering Degree from Cambridge and an MBA, worked as a senior manager in manufacturing for 10 years and then as a university lecturer for five years before starting his own training company in 1995. Since then he has trained over 80,000 people, and his free email tips are sent to 20,000 people (
Patrick McGinnis shows how you can develop your entrepreneurship--and job skills--while keeping the stability of your day job.
You'll Learn:
- Why you should consider being a 10% entrepreneur
- Two strategies to determine where you should really focus your time and energy
- Tried and tested ways to see if your big idea will work out
About Patrick:
Patrick J. McGinnis is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who founded Dirigo Advisors, after a decade on Wall Street, to provide strategic advice to investors, entrepreneurs, and fast growing businesses. In this capacity, he has worked in a range of settings, from building startups from the ground up in Silicon Valley to acting as an expe
On this day of remembering, I talk about an often-forgotten lesson when it comes to being awesome at your job.
View show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/MemorialDay
Paul Szyarto talks about his templates for overhauling businesses, the root of common business problems, and how to identify improvement opportunities.
You'll Learn:
- How to assess root problems quickly
- Why identifying current facts is more accurate than relying on history
- The underlying source of tremendous confidence
About Paul:
Paul Szyarto is a renowned business transformation expert. He is currently the CEO of Campana & Schott Inc., controlling all operations throughout the United States. He holds numerous degrees and certifications, including an MBA from Oxford. He is also a Lecturer at Rutgers University Continuing Education and The Wharton School, a member of the Advisory Board for Argus-Soft and DELCON Construction, and a practicing mar
Tasha Eurich shares insights on self-awareness, how we can benefit from it, and how to strengthen our self-awareness.
You'll Learn:
- 7 indicators that reveal if you’re actually self-aware (most aren’t!)
- Why you need to be more self-aware
- What you’re doing wrong when it comes to introspection
About Tasha:
Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author (Bankable Leadership). With a PhD in organizational psychology, she is also the founder of The Eurich Group, where she’s helped thousands of leaders and te
Michael Papanek talks collective resilience, group breakthroughs, and the action learning model.
You'll Learn:
- The keys to building resilient work relationships
- How to use the Heat Curve to achieve collective resilience and innovative breakthroughs
- Ignored, overlooked, and CRITICAL ground rules for meetings
About Michael:
Michael Papanek specializes in leadership consultancy and providing strategies, tools and skills to enact change. He is the Principal Consultant and Founder of Michael Papanek Consulting, and has advised leaders from top companies including Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Prior to that, he worked in Inter
From Episode 502, this is Marc's conversation with Chris Cornell, musician, singer and songwriter from the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. Chris Cornell passed away on May 17, 2017.
Journalist Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shares a robust approach to complex decision-making via the AREA perspective-taking method.
You'll Learn:
- How to make complex decisions with the AREA Method
- Why you should document your decision problems
- How to slow down to speed up your decision-making
About Cheryl
Cheryl Einhorn is the creator of the AREA Method, a decision making system for individuals and companies to solve complex problems. Cheryl is the founder of CSE Consulting and the author of the book
Jim Tamm shares how managing defensiveness ensures collaborations remain cool and effective.
You'll Learn:
- Why managing your defensiveness is a hidden key to effective collaborations
- The 3 biggest drivers of defensiveness
- How to stay curious – instead of furious
About Jim:
For 25 years Jim was a judge dealing with collective bargaining disputes. He has mediated more school district labor strikes than any other person in the United States. Now he teaches collaboration skills in the Talent Development Program at Harvard, the International Management Program at the Stockholm School of Economics and the Leadership Academy of the University of Californi
Tristan White shares his experiences in building an award-winning work environment from top to bottom.
You'll Learn:
- Why Tristan quit his dream of working with elite athletes
- The one key question you need to ask before committing to anything
- The power of noticing alone
About Tristan:
Tristan White is the CEO and Founder of The Physio Co., providing over 200,000 physiotherapy consultations for seniors every year. For eight consecutive years, The Physio Co. has ranked as one of Australia’s 50 Best Places to work, and was named the winner of BRW’s Best Place to Work in Australia in 2014. Tristan also runs a blog, and regularly speaks at conferences and company meetings.
View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep154
Brothers / coaches / adventurers Guy and Ilan Ferdman tackle personal development and living the life you love.
You'll Learn:
- How perception creates meaning and motivation
- The 22 minutes that can change your life
- Questions that boost your confidence
About Guy & Ilan:
Guy and Ilan Ferdman are brothers and co-founders of SatoriPrime, a personal development company on a mission to help people reach a 10 out of 10 in every area of their lives. Previously, they were head coaches with Landmark Education and executives in finance and real estate.
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Dianna Booher shows how you can conduct more effective meetings and make a greater impact with subtle tweaks to your communication approach.
You'll Learn:
- What a great leader sounds like
- Tips to get your emails read
- Quick tricks for better meetings
About Dianna:
As founder and CEO of Booher Research Institute, Dianna Booher works with organizations to help them communicate clearly and with leaders to expand their influence by a strong executive presence. She has provided communication programs and coaching to some of the largest Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies, such as IBM, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Siemens, NASA, and the U.S. Navy.
Dr. Hans Hagemann talks about the biochemical ingredients needed to get into the groove of “flow” and optimally engage your brain for peak performance.
You'll Learn:
- The three-chemical “DNA” of peak performance
- Three simple steps to flow
- The benefits of intuitive decision making in a team
About Hans:
Hans W. Hagemann, Ph.D., is managing partner/co-founder at the global leadership consultancy firm Munich Leadership Group, and he is a global expert on leadership and innovation who has led seminars, coaching sessions and in-depth workshops with top executives in more than 40 countries.
Kim Scott shows how “radical candor” can be used in the workplace to give better feedback and meaningful praise and criticism.
You'll Learn:
- How to care personally while challenging directly
- Three important conversations that you should be having at work
- An approach to giving better feedback to your boss
About Kim:
Kim Scott is the author of Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity, a NYT and WSJ bestseller, published by St Martin’s Press. Kim is also the co-founder and CEO of Candor, Inc., which builds tools to make it easier to follow th
Veteran culture consultant S. Chris Edmonds shares his philosophy and processes associated with intentionally creating an uplifting culture.
You'll Learn:
- The oft-forgotten half of the manager’s job
- How to identify the top citizens in your team
- Quick tips for identifying and listing values within your team
About Chris:
Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant who is the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. After a 15-year executive career leading high performing teams, Chris began his consulting company in 1990. He has also served as a senior consultant with The Ken Blanchard Com
Sleep doctor W. Chris Winter shares the effects of sleep and best practices for getting a better sleep, synthesized from years of working with elite athletes.
You'll Learn:
- Insight on what it takes to achieve better sleep
- Handy tools to enhance sleep
- How Chris helps professional athletes sleep best
About Chris:
Dr. W. Chris Winter has spent over half of his life involved in the study of sleep and the treatment of sleep disorders. As a board certified neurologist and double board certified sleep specialist, Dr. Winter brings a tremendous amount of scientific knowledge to his book, The Sleep Solution
High-stakes headhunter Scott Love talks about employee loyalty, human needs, and what motivates people in the workplace.
You'll Learn:
- Why people stay or leave their jobs
- The major forces of employee motivation
- How to become follow-able
About Scott:
Scott Love is President of the Attorney Search Group, a professional speaker on employee loyalty, a high-stakes headhunter, and an author of three books. He was also a Naval Officer for four years, and moonlights as a stand-up comedian.
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The podcast turns one!
In this birthday episode, Pete talks about the vision for the coming year, where the podcast is heading, and the improvements we're making based on YOUR suggestions.
View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/birthday
Engineering Professor Dr. Barbara Oakley gives her best techniques for making mindshifts, whether they are dramatic changes or small tweaks.
You'll Learn:
- Why the Pomodoro technique’s 25 minutes of focus is indeed a magical number
- How you can make dramatic changes – and small tweaks – to improve your life
- How the imposter syndrome can actually be a strength
About Barbara
Barbara Oakley PhD., is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, San Diego; and Coursera’s inaugural “Innovation Instructor.” Her research involves bioengineering with a focus on the comple
Professor Jeff DeGraff shows how to stir up some constructive conflict to encourage innovative thinking in the workplace.
You'll Learn:
- The extraordinary value of arguing
- Who are the four types of people at the workplace and what creative tensions emerge among them
- Effective ways to create constructive conflict at work
About Jeff:
Jeff DeGraff is called the Dean of Innovation because of his influence on the field. Dr. DeGraff is a professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He has advised hundreds of the world’s most prominent firms. He has founded a leading innovation institute,
Google executive and leadership coach Rachael O’Meara shares how to make the most of every pause from work--whether the pause last for a minute or for months.
You'll Learn:
- The critical benefits of taking a pause
- Quick tools for making each pause deliver maximum
- How to turn challenges into opportunities
About Rachael
Rachael O’Meara is a transformational leadership coach, assisting others to fulfill their potential. She is a sales executive at Google and also hosts authors who have meaningful messages about mindfulness and emotional intelligence for the TalksAtGoogle YouTube channel. She writes regularly for the Huffington Post and has been featured in the New York Times and on WSJ
It’s Easter and the Easter Bunny is sick and cannot deliver all the Easter eggs! Luckily, his cousin Buffy Bunny volunteers to help and finds that being the Easter Bunny isn’t as easy as he thought.
A children's bedtime story suitable for ages 4-10 years old
Construction entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky challenges us to take control of our lives and speaks on the impact of accountability and perception.
You'll Learn:
- How you misperceive yourself and your own life
- How to make wise choices with awareness and accountability
- Why there are no such things as heroes and villains
About Isaac:
Isaac Lidsky is a motivational speaker, an author, and runs ODC Construction, a hugely successful construction company in Florida. He was a child star for the sitcom Saved By the Bell before being diagnosed with a rare degenerative blinding disease. That spurred Isaac to go to Harvard and graduate by the age of
Author and speaker Bob Burg discusses the benefits and practical approaches to being a “go giver.”
You'll Learn:
- How to be a giver without being a doormat
- Bob’s 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success
- How to find and cultivate outstanding mentor relationships
About Bob
Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President.
Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His boo
Entertainment executive Gabriella Mirabelli shares her insights and experiences with hiring, teaching, and studying young millennials in today’s workforce.
You'll Learn:
- Critical distinctions for workplace motivation
- Behavioral insights from surveying 2,500 millennials
- What you can learn from 18 to 24-year-olds
About Gabriella:
Gabriella Mirabelli is the executive director and co-owner of Anatomy Media, an entertainment marketing and promotion agency founded in 2000. They’ve worked with Discovery, FX, National Geographic, NBC and USA Network to create trailers, TV spots and marketing films. She also has a podcast, Up Next, where she talks about the next innovations in media.
Psychiatrist Jody Foster offers handy categorizations and pro tips for handling the distinct kinds of difficult people in your workplace.
You'll Learn:
- How to spot and deal with 10 personality types prone to being difficult
- Key rules of engagement in the workplace
- Pro tips on how to confront someone or something in the workplace
About Jody:
Jody J. Foster, MD, MBA is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Pennsylvania Hospital. She attain
Innovation consultant Roopa Unnikrishnan highlights why and how to use the same principles companies use to innovate...to jolt your career.
You'll Learn:
- Principles for catapulting your career
- Productive stalking to follow innovations and trends
- How to manufacture your own serendipity
About Roopa:
Roopa Unnikrishnan has almost two decades of experience in roles where she has seeded and driven change and innovation in several Fortune 500 companies. Roopa works with Consumer Goods, Education and Technology clients, helping them establish and improve key processes around strategic planning, innovation space identification and idea development
Professional sports coach Tom Hanson lets us in on the secrets of top-performing athletes also help reach optimal performance at work.
You'll Learn:
- How to work out the “yips” in corporate performance like a pro athlete
- An easy ABC framework for overcoming anxiety
- Why promises are so often broken… and how to do it better
About Tom:
Tom Hanson, Ph.D. CEO of Heads-Up Performance, Inc., Tom is a certified professional coach with 17 years experience coaching, speaking and training. He’s worked with the Rangers, Yankees, and numerous other professional teams. He has a doctorate in sport psychology from the University of Virginia and uses his expertise in human performance to evoke excellence in professi
Backstories Studio Principal Ted Frank shows how to apply Hollywood tools to create and give great presentations.
You'll Learn:
- The fundamental key to captivating people
- Best practices to help your audience remember the crucial points
- Keys to keeping it simple and real in your presentation
About Ted
Ted Frank is the principal and story strategist for Backstories Studio, with clients like Netflix, ESPN, and Twitter. He is the author of Get to the Heart, a book on how to apply movie style storytelling to presentations.
Law Partner Andrew Sherman talks about the crisis of disengagement at work, along with approaches to beat apathy and disconnection in the workplace.
You'll Learn:
- How to use Gallup’s numbers to improve engagement in the workplace
- Andrew’s three Cs for teambuilding
- Insights from the “How was your day?” test
About Andrew
Andrew Sherman is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an adjunct professor at both the University of Maryland and Georgetown University, and a prolific author with nearly 30 books to his name. He has also served as an advisor to Fortune 500 companies, and has been featured on CNN, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and many ot
Machines are quickly taking over many of our everyday tasks, but Bhoopathi Rapolu shares how to survive and why you might still find your dream job.
You'll Learn:
- The implications of improving artificial intelligence on your current job
- A rule of thumb to know if you can be replaced by a machine – and how to deal
- A killer way to make a great interview impression
About Bhoopathi:
Bhoopathi is an international speaker, blogger and bestselling author of The Race for Work. He helps working professionals find their career fulfilment by exploiting the fast grow
Lee Caraher returns to talk about why it’s unrealistic to expect employees to stay for long stretches and the mutual benefits by “boomeranging.”
You'll Learn:
- A fresh definition of lifelong loyalty for the changing times
- How to make a graceful exit for both employees and employers
- How to tell if you’re boomerang ready
About Lee:
Lee is the founder and CEO of a highly sought after communications firm known for producing great results with its innovative approach to traditional, digital and experiential programs. She has a long history of leading high-performing, multi-generational teams that enjoy working together. Lee is a champion for creating a positive workplace culture that fully supports its t
Shannon Clark shares the story of her rise to exceptional expertise in human factor studies, sharing lessons learned for improving product and career concepts along the way.
You'll Learn:
- How to become invaluable in what you love to do
- Ninja tactics for improving the validity of your ideas – and career path
- How stress prevents you from getting to the next level
About Shannon:
Shannon Clark is the CEO of UserWise Consulting, working to promote self-sufficient usability engineering programs in companies and the development of safe, usable, and effective medical devices. Prior to starting her own company, she worked as a huma
Dr. Ray Hull discusses how you can develop your skills in public speaking to make more memorable presentations – and we go “meta” comparing speaking rates - Ray/Pete/Walter Cronkite/TED Talkers/YOU – how we stack up?
You'll Learn:
- How to overcome public speaking jitters
- Approaches to starting and ending a speech strong
- Perspective on the optimal rate of speech
About Ray:
Ray H. Hull, PhD is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders/Neuroscience, College of Health Professions at Wichita State University. He is CEO/President of Communication Solutions, Inc. He has authored 14 books on the art of communication and disorders of communication, o
Mark Babbitt serves up a double portion of insight on the topics of working with interns and working your personal brand.
You'll Learn:
- How internships can be more mutually beneficial than you think
- A step by step guide to building high-quality internships
- Two simple questions for accelerating your career
About Mark:
Mark Babbitt is a career and leadership mentor, and the CEO and founder of YouTern, a community for young talents looking for internships, mentorships, and actionable advice. He is also the President of Switch & Shift, a consultancy firm looking to bring leaders to the Social Media age. He has written for the likes of the Busin
Ben Bratt identifies critical elements of great teams to help get strategic view on how to build your team’s strengths and confront your team’s weaknesses.
You'll Learn:
- The 16 variables of a great team
- Why 80% of the teams you’re on are not effective – and what to do about it
- An approach to creating an open discussion of the key strengths and weaknesses of your team
About Bennett:
Bennett Bratt’s passion is engaging teams and transforming people-related systems. In his current role as the Principal and Founder of The Team Effectiveness Project, Ben's quest is to unlock the true power of teams, leaders, and commu
Infosys Senior Partner Jeff Kavanaugh talks about key skills and differentiators of winning professionals.
You'll Learn:
- The powerful career distinguisher of “leaning forward” with critical thinking, professionalism, and delivering “done-done” work
- The Pyramid Principle for communicating with impact
- Three concrete steps to take to level up in your field
About Jeff:
Jeff Kavanaugh is a Senior Partner at Infosys, one of the world’s largest consulting firms with over $10bn a year in revenue and a market cap in the 11-figures. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and writes at Jef
Matt Bodnar shares tools and mental models to be high-leverage as possible through better decision-making.
You'll Learn:
- Why decision-making skills are a timeless key to being high-leverage
- Approaches to build a powerful tool box of mental models
- How to apply the 80/20 principle to life and work decisions
About Matt:
Matt Bodnar has been named to Forbes “30 Under 30”, called a “Rising Restaurateur Star” by the National Restaurant Association, and a “Strategy Pro” by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine<
Psychologist and executive coach Dr. Melanie Greenberg shows how to make the most of the stress work brings to the table.
You'll Learn:
- The key differentiators that make stress enriching vs. debilitating
- How meditation practices provide helpful distance between you and your thoughts
- The STOP and RAIN methods for bringing mindfulness into situations
About Melanie
Dr. Melanie Greenberg is a practicing psychologist and executive coach in Marin county, CA and an expert on managing stress, health, and relationships using proven techniques from neuroscience, mindfulness, positive psychology, health psychology, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. With mor
AdoptTogether founder Hank Fortener provides tools to celebrate your team members and create a workplace conducive to reaching optimal performance.
You'll Learn:
- How to create a culture of celebrating each other in the workplace
- A quick approach to accelerate team camaraderie
- How regular questions direct what teammates think about
About Hank:
AdoptTogether founder Hank Fortener understands both the harsh realities and sweet victories that are part of the adoption process. After seeing 36 foster kids move in and out of his parent’s home in Waynesville, Ohio, Hank saw the transformational power of adoption when his parents gave forever homes to eight
Paul Zak illuminates how the brain chemical oxytocin relates to how we can develop a higher trust, lower-stress work culture.
You'll Learn:
- How to measure and manage trust in the workplace
- The benefits of a high trust workplace
- Why hugs should be the new handshake
About Paul:
Paul J. Zak, PhD,is founding Director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies and Professor of Economics, Psychology, and Management at Claremont Graduate University. He was part of the team of scientists that first made the connection between oxytocin and trust – his TED talk on the topic has received more t
Adam Hansen identifies eight inherent cognitive biases, how they developed, and what we can do to overcome them.
You'll Learn:
- When you can still trust the wisdom of your instincts
- The massive power of taking six extra seconds to breathe and think
- How to apply the “for-ness” mindset to overcome negativity bias
About Adam:
Adam Hansen is VP of Innovation/Innovation Process Consultant at Ideas To Go and a career-long innovation leader, student and devotee. He received his MBA in product management at Indiana University. He has served on the board of the Product Development and Management Association and as an innovation and strategy
Fellow podcaster Eric Zimmer shares how you can nourish your “good wolf” to help you reach optimal performance at work.
You'll Learn:
- Pro-tips for wisely allocating your time and energy among all the roles you play
- An effective way to sustain your good habits, when you feel like quitting
- How being more yourself at work can help you be more awesome at your job
About Eric
Eric Zimmer is the host of a podcast called The One You Feed. It was named a Best of 2014 podcast by iTunes and has gotten over a million and a half downloads
Dr. Nicole Lipkin outlines the factors that derail you from optimal performance at the workplace and the mindset to overcome them.
You'll Learn:
- Three common emotional derail-ers of success
- How technology is hurting your wellbeing
- Approaches to cultivating the growth mindset
About Nicole
Dr. Nicole Lipkin is an organizational psychologist, coach and keynote speaker. She is the CEO of Equilibria Leadership Consulting. Nicole is the author of
Happy President's Day!
Pete reflects on presidential lies, division, and our own confirmation bias.
View show notes and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/presidents
Dr. Beatrice Chestnut discusses how using the Enneagram can help build an understanding yourself and the personality types of people you work with.
You'll Learn:
- What is the Enneagram and how it aids in understanding people
- Why 9 is the Enneagram’s key number
- Key practices for developing emotional intelligence
About Beatrice
Beatrice Chestnut, PhD MA is a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and business consultant based in San Francisco. She has a PhD in communication studies, and an MA in clinical psychology. She is the author of the books, The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge
Linda Kaplan-Thaler shares how you can turn up your GRIT factor to better put in the hard work needed to achieve success.
You'll Learn:
- Why hard work trumps genius
- The GRIT framework for reaching success
- The research-based 30-minute rule that gritty winners follow
About Linda
Advertising Hall of Famer Linda Kaplan Thaler is responsible for some of America’ s most famous and award-winning advertising campaigns, including the Aflac duck and the hilarious “Yes, Yes, Yes” commercials for Clairol Herbal Essences. She has composed jingles that are among the industry's gold standard, including “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m a Toys ‘ R’ Us Kid,” and “Kodak Moments."
Today, Linda is a renowne
Employee engagement expert/lawyer Jathan Janove shares hard-won wisdom in the management trenches.
You'll Learn:
- How to breach difficult conversations with constructive confrontational questions
- The step-by-step to a win-win conversation
- The MIDAS touch method to making golden apologies
About Jathan
Having previously spent 25 years litigating workplace relationships that turned toxic, Jathan now works with employers as an organization development consultant, executive coach and trainer to improve leadership, trust, accountability, retention and employee engagement. He’s also an award-winning, internationally published author whose latest book is
Career advisor Liz Ryan explores how the workplace has gone off the rails, how to connect with employers with a pain letter, and give your resume a human voice.
You'll Learn:
- Roadblocks that get in between creative people and their goals
- Why you should throw that performance review framework out of the window
- What’s a pain letter and why it will help you land your next job
About Liz
Liz Ryan is among the world’s most widely- read career advisors and CEO/Founder of Human Workplace, a think tank and publishing firm whose mission is to reinvent work for people.
Liz was SVP of
Rice University Professor Scott Sonenshein proposes a change in mindset when it comes to constraints and stretching resources and getting more with less.
You'll Learn:
- Principles behind the “Myth of More” and the “Power of Less”
- Why experts are over-rated
- The four keys of an effective stretching mindset
About Scott
Scott Sonenshein is the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice University. His award winning research, teaching, and consulting has helped Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals in a variety of industries. He holds a PhD in management and organizations from the University of Michigan, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and a BA from the University of Virginia. He has worked as a strategy consultant for companies such as AT&T and Microsoft and lived the rise and fall of
Geoff Blades lays down the framework and mindset for achieving success in your career and in life.
You'll Learn:
- How to convert difficult questions into a process towards answering them
- Dos and don’ts to discovering what “awesome at your job” TRULY means for you
- 5 principles for winning at your career
(Also, apologies on my sound quality. I apparently failed to switch to my good microphone. 1st time out of 115 episodes that happened.)
About Geoff
Geoff is a former investment banker at Goldman Sachs and investor at the Carlyle Group. He is an author and advisor to senior Wall Street executives, CEOs, and other leaders on all topics related to getting
Alan Willett discusses optimal approaches to giving feedback and other means of making powerful improvements in your team.
You'll Learn:
- What makes some employees “unleadable” and how to lead them
- Why people are afraid to give feedback – and how to overcome it
- How a two minute conversation can transform everything
About Alan
Alan Willett is of the rare species who is an expert international consultant, speaker, and author. He has worked with companies ranging from 1 person to some of the giants such as Microsoft and NASA. Alan says that his passion is helping people and organizations transform their friction points into profit points.
What is
Fellow career podcaster Jamie Newman describes what a great manager looks like, how to get top performers to stay, and how employees and managers can work together to achieve professional and personal goals together.
You'll Learn:
- 5 things to do if you want a promotion
- Why good employees leave
- How meaningful goal-setting builds tremendous loyalty
About Jamie
Jamie Newman is a management professional, trainer, and coach through YourBestManager.com which is an online resource designed to help top performers become managers and help first-time managers learn how to build and lead effective teams. Prior to Your Best Manager, Jamie spent 8 years with a m
Dr. Jenny Brockis examines how the brain works and develops and shares how you can boost your brain to higher performance.
You'll Learn:
- Characteristics of the high-performance brain
- Why you should give your brain permission to wander
- Key habits for optimal brain performance
About Jenny
As a medical doctor, speaker and author, Dr. Jenny Brockis is passionate about all things 'brain'. Her mission is to become the Jamie Oliver of cognitive health, empowering others to create their own high performance brain that is optimised to help them work at their best.
She works with those who seek to thrive in our increasing
A delightful story about the beauty and power of the imagination with the underlying message that if you really devote yourself to your dreams, perhaps they might just come true.
Suitable for children aged 4 to 10 years old
Refound CEO and author Jonathan Raymond explains how personal and professional growth are one thing, not two.
You'll Learn:
- How you can become the leader your team is waiting for
- The makings of a perfect conversation
- Approaches to receiving feedback constructively
About Jonathan
After twenty years of not being able to decide whether he was a business development guy or a personal growth teacher, Jonathan stopped trying to figure it out. He’s the owner of Refound, an online training startup that offers Good Authority training programs for owners, executives, and managers. He’s madly in love with his wife, tries not to
Celebrated business coach Toku McCree shares curated wisdom gleaned from his coaching clients and years of zen monastery reflection on his career spanning over 30 jobs.
You'll Learn:
- Why you should find your 4% edge and lean on it
- What is mindfulness and how to apply it in the office
- Three keys to growth
About Toku
Toku works with brilliant leaders who are obsessed with greatness and helps them understand that ‘success’ is just the beginning of an amazing life and not the destination.
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Brandeis Professor Andy Molinsky lays out a powerful framework for reaching beyond your current capabilities.
You'll Learn:
- The psychological roadblocks that hinder us from reaching beyond our skills
- Why it’s worth it exiting your comfort zone
- Andy’s research-based three Cs for stepping outside your comfort zone
About Andy
Andy Molinsky is a Professor of International Management and Organizational Behavior at the Brandeis International Business School. He is the author of
Dr. Beverly Kaye discusses how to get great employees to stick around with “stay interviews” and more… whether the great employee is you or your direct reports!
You'll Learn:
- Why should conduct a stay interview instead of an exit interview
- How to ask your manager for what you really need to stay
- The top reasons employees stay or go
About Beverly
Founder and Chairwoman of Career International, Dr. Beverly Kaye is an international bestselling author and a leading authority in the world of modern workplace performance. She has dedicated her life’s work to helping individuals and organizations grow in a workplace that fosters greater commitment, fulfillment, an
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Pete recalls Dr. Nick Morgan’s advice to hone your speaking skills and use your pitch to embody both passion and authority, with one of the best speeches of all time – Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream.
View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/MLK
2U Vice President of IT Artie Jordan talks software and soft skills and how they can be applied to any workplace.
You'll Learn:
- How to keep your team agile
- Common pitfalls in communication
- The most important soft skill that your team should practice now
About Artie
Artie is a member of 2U's tech leadership team, former member of the Obama for America team, and founding board member of CSTUY, a non-profit dedicated to bringing opportunities in computer science and technology to middle and high school students. Also a fellow
Another story about Little Suzi. In this one, she gets a new cat. Sadly loses it a few days later, so the search begins to find the lost kitten.
R. Michael Anderson talks about identifying self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them.
You'll Learn:
- How anxiety offers helpful clues for your personal development
- Best practices in overcoming limiting beliefs
- A simple way to deal with stress
About Michael
Michael Anderson is founder of The Executive JOY Institute. He specializes in teaching organizations, leaders, and individuals how to become even more successful through psychology, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness.
His unique background of real-life exp
Chris McGoff discusses universal patterns in human behavior and offers his take on what integrity really means.
You'll Learn:
- Approaches to building powerful alliances
- What the word “integrity” truly means – and how to solidify it in your team
- Fatal patterns to watch out for in the workplace
About Chris
Chris McGoff is the founder of The Clearing, Inc., where he guides organizations to tackle their most complex and high-stake problems. Using his book, "The PRIMES: How Any Group Can Solve Any Problem "(Wiley; 2012), McGoff gives leaders clarity to see the resources they already have available.
Andrew discusses how collecting letters and business cards from CEOs contributed to his quick rise to Executive Vice-President.
You'll Learn:
- Key lessons repeated among 500 letters from CEOs
- How to change “I don’t know” from a negative to a positive
- Effective approaches for mentor relationship building
About Andrew
Andrew is a founding member of 2U and head of university partnership and corporate development. He is uniquely good at relationship management and has had the quirky hobby of writing letters to CEO's and collecting business cards since childhood. In fact, it was through that hobby that he got his first job at 2U - as an undergraduate college student. His personal motto is #Hustle.
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Pat McDaniel shares some of his wisest insights about decision-making fallacies and victories.
You'll Learn:
- A 5-step process to better decision making
- Unexpected hidden influences that affect your decision making
- How to maintain an openness to contrary information
About Pat
Pat McDaniel is the founder of WiseInsights.net a website dedicated to helping motivated but weary people keep moving forward by finding the smartest path toward their success. Pat is passionate about sharing his story about how he kept hitting the wall, got mad, and was eventually ready to change how he made decisions, so that he could be on the right path.
Pat has a highly diverse background. He has been a lo
Pete reflects on questions from two guests that have resonated with him throughout the year:
- What are you pretending not to know?
- Why are you not doing the things that you know you should be doing?
(Jason Nazar of Comparably) - What’s the one thing I can do, such that by doing it, everything will be easier or unnecessary?
(Jay Papasan, The ONE Thing)
Wishing you all a productive 2017!
View show notes and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/christmas
It’s Christmas Eve and Bubu the small fox is excited about what gifts Santa might bring. Little does he know that he will soon be needed to help deliver Santa’s presents.
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children, aged 2-5
My uncle and first speaking mentor, Topper Steinman, shares his genius on how to enter into tricky conversational territory.
You'll Learn:
- How to talk about just about anything, with anyone
- Rules of engagement for effectively handling confrontation
- Approaches for moving from ‘what’ and ‘so what’ to ‘now what’
*About Topper*
Topper Steinman is a counselor and consultant from Champaign, Il. with 40 years experience in teaching, counseling, and consulting. As a workshop facilitator and speaker, his topics cover a wide variety of interest areas with efforts aimed at bridging the adult/youth gap while creating a healthy sense of self and others. He holds a
New house, new school, new friends. A lot is changing in six-year-old Henry's life and he doesn't like it.
A Christmas bedtime story suitable for children aged 4–13 years old.
Master resilience trainer and former drill instructor Sean Douglas shares lessons on overcoming a self-defeating mindset and growing in the midst of adversity.
You'll Learn
- Why you should develop a gratitude habit
- How to get over self-defeating behavior
- Approaches for sustaining your energy throughout the day
*About Sean*
Sean Douglas was born in Detroit, MI, July 23, 1983. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, and a professional Inspirational Speaker. Sean spent four years as a Drill Instructor in Air Force Basic Training where he developed over 500 young men and women into military leaders. Not surprisingly, he
ActiveInbox founder Andy Mitchell shares insights gleaned from years of collaborating with the many diverse users of his email and task management software product.
You’ll Learn:
- Why email won’t die for a while...and what to do in the meantime
- Why we experience euphoria at an empty inbox, and how to get there more often
- How to avoid the productivity death spiral triggered by working late
About Andy
Andy Mitchell is the founder of ActiveInbox for Gmail, an email tool and task manager combined into one. He maintains an ethos of 'leaving more in the world than I take out of it.’ Day to day, he’s trying to ensure the team is all pulling in the same direction to craft the best product they can. Prior to ActiveInbox, he worked in a number of high-tech roles at LocallyCompared, ProductiveFirefox, Dakin Flathers, and MeeCard.
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Colonel Jill Morgenthaler draws from her vast experiences to combine broad wisdom principles with tactical tips that are valuable both on the battlefield and in the workforce.
You'll Learn:
- What it takes to stare down Saddam Hussein
- The effects of radiating confidence – and how to do it
- How to succeed in any project with several courses of action
*About Colonel Jill*
Colonel Jill Morgenthaler was one of the first women to enter an experimental class for women in the US Army ROTC and train as an equal with men. She was the first woman Battalion Commander in the 88th Regional Support Command Division and the first B
Eliot Wagonheim deconstructs how to achieve goals and offers a useful mindset to adopt in order advance in the right direction.
You'll Learn:
- Why you should switch to the Fire, Aim… Ready mindset
- Why you should rethink doing your yearly evaluation
- An innovative way for sketching out expectations
About Eliot
Eliot Wagonheim is a speaker, strategist, author, educator and business lawyer with thirty years experience helping clients embrace, rather than inhibit, innovation. Through his Outlawyer platform, Eliot serves as a confidante, mentor, strategist and sounding board for guiding entrepreneurs and organizational leaders for companies of every size across diverse industries, and brings humor, real world experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to everything he does.
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Fashion guru Sharon Haver offers perspective on how to make people look powerful and professional at work.
You’ll learn:
- Three key ingredients to a style upgrade that will make you look knowledgeable and professional
- How to find a wardrobe that fits comfortably, looks good and doesn’t break the bank
- Why dressing how you want to be perceived is critical
About Sharon
Sharon Haver teaches professionals to look like they’re worth it, so that they can create a relevant, authentic modern image. Halfway through her three-decade career in style, she left the lure of being a New York fashion stylist to help professionals make the most of what they’ve got. She founded
Robert D. Smith counts up the days and gives pro-tips on how to make each one count.
You'll Learn:
- Two questions to ensure you’re not wasting time
- A fun framework for tackling big projects
- How to trick yourself into feeling more excited about the task before you
*About Robert
Robert D. Smith (TheRobertD) has managed and overseen the career of Andy Andrews, a three-time New York Times*best-selling author. He has served as a private consultant to numerous best-selling authors, speakers, entertainers, and cut
Stacey Dyer shares how she applied best thinking practices to planning a kick ass wedding, and how we can use the same techniques to plan anything.
You'll Learn:
- How to avoid future mishaps with the time machine methodology
- A 5-card hand that you should have in your back pocket to spark great ideas and solutions
- Best practices for self-motivation
About Stacey
Stacey Dyer is currently a corporate Director of Customer Experience Design. Stacey is grateful for the mentors she's had in her career, and thus strives to provide guidance and insight that reflects professional care and expertise. Outside of work, Stacey can be found in vocal sessions within the down tempo, jazz, and EDM space (in addition to
Michael Dolan shows us the way to deeper development as truly productive professionals.
You'll Learn:
- Pitfalls to look out for that hinder a deeper development
- What’s a “positive no” how to deliver one
- Tips and tricks to upgrade your workflow process
About Michael
Before he found his calling as an executive coach, Michael spent 15 years in corporate management, leading teams in the advertising, consumer marketing, and design industries, where he gained deep appreciation for the intense personal and organizational demands that successful executives must meet everyday.
Michael has five years of experience as a Senior Coach and Director of Business Development for Coaching Services at The David Allen Company.
Maneesh Sethi proves that a little shock goes a long way and shares other hacks for forming great habits.
You'll Learn:
- Helpful things to do everyday to make your day go smoother
- Fundamental questions to ask to realign yourself with your goals
- How to hack your emotions
*About Maneesh
Maneesh Singh Sethi is an American author and internet entrepreneur. He authored Game Programming for Teens* when he was sixteen years old. He is best known as the founder of the behavior modification wristband Pavlok, launched in 2013
Farnoosh Brock shares key lifestyle shifts to help make you healthier and more productive.
You’ll Learn:
- How being healthier will make you accomplish more in a shorter amount of time
- Optimal options to integrate into your 15-minute morning routine
- Approaches to finding, developing, and building confidence
About Farnoosh
Farnoosh Brock is an entrepreneur, author, and business coach. After a successful corporate career at a Fortune 100, she started Prolific Living Inc. to fulfill her diverse entrepreneurial passions. She helps business owners and executives achieve new heights of success in their businesses and their health, to maintain a balanced life.
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Science genius Dan Caspi talks automation, software, and why we shouldn’t be afraid to learn a little code.
You'll Learn:
- Processes that you can automate that you didn’t know you needed to
- Nifty hacks to help you maximize Excel
- A checklist to serve your need for computer speed.
*About Dan*
Dan has a PhD. In Organic Chemistry and is a senior scientist at AbbVie. He is also currently serving in a hybrid Process Chemistry/Chemical Engineering position as a member of the Cen
Don't ever let anyone try to tell you libraries are boring places!
A short story suitable for young children aged 3–8 years old.
Lawyer Kwame Christian guides us through effective persuasion and negotiation in any situation.
You'll Learn:
- The first crucial step to negotiation
- How to discover your limits by practicing rejection therapy
- What it takes to be a confident, powerful negotiator
*About Kwame*
Kwame Christian is passionate about teaching business professionals how to negotiate and be more persuasive. He sees himself as a professional problem solver and works with businesses and individuals to come up with tailored negotiation solutions to improve the bottom lin
Graphic designer Prescott Perez-Fox gets creative in finding solutions to getting in the zone, maintaining a smooth workflow, and more.
You'll Learn:
- Great habits that your future self will thank you for
- How small rituals will help your team power through a project
- What you can do to identify trusting relationships and develop ones lacking in trust
*About Prescott*
Prescott Perez-Fox is a New Jersey-based graphic designer and brand developer with more than 14 years of experience in branding, packaging, graphic design, and web design. Following varied experience working in-house for agencies, and as a freelancer, Prescott created his business, Starship
Lawyer and mentoring enthusiast Jolene Blackbourn makes the case for helping others to help ourselves.
You'll Learn
- What you think you know about your job, but you actually don’t
- How not to add a task to your to-do list
- A drag and drop tip to collecting praise
*About Jolene*
Jolene has been an in-house attorney with a major insurance company for almost 10 years. She serves as a mentor to many new attorneys and helps prospective law students determine whether law school is right for them. She also coaches a youth soccer team.
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Public Relations whiz Mac Prichard shares how to grow your network by building lasting relationships and responding with generosity.
You'll Learn
- How to navigate the “hidden” job market
- The step-by-step of a successful informational interview
- How to grow your network with generosity
About Mac
Mac is the founder and president of Prichard Communications, a public relations agency that serves top-tier foundations, nonprofits and purpose driven brands across the country. He provides strategic counsel to Prichard’s clients and leads the agency’s crisis communications, government relations and business development work.
He speaks regularly on social change communications to national and local groups across the country.
He also publishes M
Professor and author Mark Allen presents different opportunities to climb the corporate ladder, even if you don’t want to be a manager.
You'll Learn
- Alternatives to the traditional managerial track
- Why going for manager may not be optimal...even if you’re a top performer
- Means of valuing your team in the workplace
About Mark
Dr. Mark Allen is an educator, speaker, consultant, and author who specializes in talent management and corporate universities. He is the author of Aha Moments in Talent Management and the co-author and editor of The Next Generation of Corporate Universities, and The Corporate University Handbook. He has also written numerous articles in practitioner and academic publications.
Mark is a profes
Dave Nevogt’s company Hubstaff earns its revenue from observing how people work. Here’s what he has learned about workers’ best practices along the way.
You'll Learn:
- Two questions to ask yourself before handing over your deliverables
- One quick trick to get 1,000 LinkedIn connections in 60 minutes
- An improved approach to initiating tasks that delights managers and stretches employees
About Dave
Dave Nevogt is the co-founder of Hubstaff.com which helps virtual teams communicate better through automatic time tracking and activity tracking. He’s been running online businesses since he was 23, and now manages a team of 30 remote employees. Dave has been honored as one of Indi
Author Jay Papasan helps to zero in on that one thing that matters most.
You'll Learn:
1. The key question you must ask yourself to unlock your “one thing”
About Jay
Jay Papasan is the co-author of the bestseller The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results with Gary Keller. He also worked as an editor at Harper-Collins Publishers. Jay also co-owns a successful real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty with his wife Wendy in Austin, Texas.
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Two spiders are looking for a new home in the great beyond, and find a place called House
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We got “meta” with Podcasting Hall of Famer Rob Walch who shares principles of successful podcasters that apply to the workplace
You’ll Learn:
- Pro-tips on nailing your presentations
- How to bolster your communication by forgetting yourself
- Why you should start your own podcast right now
About Rob Rob Walch was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016. Rob Walch saved his life, marriage, and career with podcasting. Rob is the Vice President of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn (LSYN). Prior to joining Libsyn in 2007, he was President and founder of podCast411, Inc. Rob is co-author of the book Tricks of
Ambassador of Happiness Maura Sweeney paves the way to more productive outcomes in the workplace by creating a happier environment.
You'll Learn
- Effective remedies for stress addiction
- Methods to countering a negative environment
- How to turn your adversaries into allies by challenging while advocating
*About Maura*
Podcaster, international speaker, Huffington Post contributor and creator of the Founda
Comparably co-founder and CEO Jason Nazar shines a light on employer and employee best practices.
You'll Learn
- Two big mistakes that are stopping you from advancing in your career
- Guidance in your search for finding and keeping mentors
- Two transformational questions that you should ask yourself everyday
*About Jason*
Jason Nazar is one of the most active tech entrepreneurs and investors in southern California, and is a popular contributor for Wall Street Journal, Forbes, INC, and Business Insider. He’s founder/CEO of Comparably, an online platform that makes workplace compensation and culture dramatically more transparent. Prior to Comparably, he found
Intuition expert Lynn Robinson shows how to access the wisdom of your gut.
You'll Learn
- Scientific discoveries about neurons in your stomach and why they matter
- Ways to stop intuition-killers when brainstorming in a group
- Checks and balances so you’re not going astray with intuition
About Lynn
Lynn Robinson is one of America's leading experts on the topic of intuition and has been sought out internationally for her advice on the topic. She’s the author of Put Your Intuition to Work. She's a popular and widely recognized author and speaker who works with businesses and individuals as a trusted advisor, offering valuable insights into goals, decisions and strategies.
Her books have been translated into more than a dozen langu
Inspiring team-builder Thomas Mangum shares what it REALLY takes to have a championship team.
You'll Learn
- The three key ingredients of a championship team.
- The basic two-part equation for modeling champions.
- How to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs.
About Thomas
Thomas draws on over 30 years of experience helping leading companies build championship teams that win.
His client roster includes Boeing, Cisco, Oracle, Sony, Shell, DuPont, Northrop Grumman, Liberty Mutual, Johnson & Johnson, Volkswagen, Bose and many more.
As a dynamic speaker, a memorable facilitator, and provocative coach, he draws on diverse experiences as an entrepreneur, military interrogator, and radio show
Professor John Kotter walks through the essential components of successful change.
You’ll Learn
- The eight critical steps for sparking change in your organization
- How you can test drive ideas for your organization at a lower risk
- How you can find inspiring mentors
About John
Regarded by many as the worldwide authority on leadership and change, Dr. John Kotter is a New York Times best-selling author, award winning business and management thought leader, business entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and Harvard Professor. His ideas and books, as well as the company he founded, Kotter International, have helped mobilize people around the world to better lead organizations and their own
Lisa Bodell shares pro-tips on how to declutter our work lives to better focus on what truly matters.
You'll Learn
- Tools to eliminate unnecessary complexity in the workplace
- A methodology to reclaim 50% of your time spent in meetings
- The optimal attitude that gets your bosses to notice and value you
About Lisa
Lisa Bodell serves as a global council member of the World Economic Forum; and has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation at Bloomberg, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, and many others. She has been rated as a top speaker at Google’s client events and is the author of the best-selling book Kill the Company: End the Status Quo, Start an Innovation Revolution, which won the 2014 Axiom Best Business Book Award and was voted Best Business Book by USA Book News and Booz & Co. Her new book, Why Simple Wins, releases October 2016.
Career coach Angela Copeland shows how to take charge and proactively, intentionally manage your career.
You'll learn
- Warning signs that you’re under appreciated at your job and how to deal
- A simple, powerful way to highlight your progress and set yourself apart at work
- Effective interview tactics
About Angela
Angela Copeland is a career coach and CEO at her firm, Copeland Coaching. She is host of the Copeland Coaching Podcast, columnist for the Career Corner newspaper column, and author of career e-book Breaking The Rules & Getting The Job. Angela’s personal career background gives her the breadth to help job seekers with a variety of different needs, including finding the right job, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep71<
This Columbus Day, Pete helps listeners discover some wisdom from older guests and one another. And help other discover some wisdom via leaving a voicemail with a quick tip for being awesome at your job via http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/contact.
Author Rebecca Morgan share how you can provide the best service to your customers – internal and external.
You'll Learn
- Overlooked tactics to better serve your customers
- The step-by-step of calming upset customers
- How to deal with workplace conflict
About Rebecca
Rebecca Morgan, CSP, CMC, is an international speaker, trainer and consultant specializing in creating innovative solutions for workplace effectiveness challenges. She's appeared on 60 Minutes, Oprah, the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and USA Today as well as international media.
Rebecca is the bestselling author of 26 books, including "Calming Upset Customers," "G
Bestselling rhetorician Jay Heinrichs shows just how powerful and fun this ancient art can be.
You'll learn
- How shifting tenses can ease tensions
- A huge tip from Donald Trump about speaking in 12-second periods
- The essential steps of making a persuasive argument
About Jay
Jay Heinrichs is the author of the bestselling book, Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion. His most recent book, Word Hero, teaches h
Molly Fletcher, the sports agent known as “the female Jerry Maguire,” shares key ingredients to stardom gleaned from her experience working with superstar athletes and business folk.
You'll learn
- Two key practices Molly sees in all her star athletes that make them great
- The critical trait needed to maintaining strong workplace relationships
- A simple trick to use in negotiations to make them less nerve-wracking and more successful
About Molly
Dubbed by CNN "the female Jerry Maguire," Fletcher rose to the top of a male-dominated field to become a leading ($500 million lifetime contracts) sports agent with unique access to hundreds of successful athletes, coaches, and broadcasters across the sports of baseball, basketball, football, and more. Whether at the contract negotiation
Blogger Joanna Jast shares best practices for boosting your brain’s performance.
You'll learn
- The optimal surroundings for optimal productivity
- Quick hacks for improving your focus
- How our brains are wired to absorb information
About Joanna
Joanna Jast is the author of Laser-Sharp Focus and a top mental performance seeker. She uses her medical background and low-tolerance for fluff to find proven ways of accelerating learning and personal growth. Her mission is to help people achieve professional and educational success faster.
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“Chief Galvanizer” Patrick Galvin offers philosophies and pro-tips for building a powerful network.
You'll learn
- Approaches to asking great questions for relationship building
- An overlooked social media tool that can epicly enrich your network
- The benefits of developing a “methodology of gratitude”
About Patrick
Patrick Galvin, chief galvanizer of The Galvanizing Group, is a dynamic speaker and business coach who galvanizes audiences and inspires people to achieve big goals. He has received accolades for his speaking presentations to companies and associations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe covering a variety of marketing-related top
Strengths sleuth Lisa Cummings shows us how we can better leverage our strengths at work.
You'll learn
- How focusing on your strengths can 6X your work engagement and 3X your quality of life
- Approaches to discovering strengths hiding right under your nose
- A clever trick to trade tasks and boost fun
About Lisa
Lisa Cummings is the Founder of Lead Through Strengths, brings 20 years of experience (and experiments) into this practice. She lives to help people find and leverage their strengths at work.
Lisa has experience building strengths-based cultures both as a corporate executive and also from the academic side. She has an MBA and is a Certified Strengths Performance Coach with Gallup, Inc., the biggest catalysts for and analysts of the strengths revolution. She’s the host of the Lead Through Strengths podcast. Her top three talent themes are: Strategic | Maximizer | Positivity.
Executive coach MJ Ryan shows how to use mantras to retrain the brain to establish better habits and responses.
You’ll learn:
1. How to identify unconscious behaviors and what to do to overcome them
2. The worst mental habit in the workplace to break right away
3. An approach to developing your own game-changing personal mantras
About MJMJ Ryan is an executive coach to senior executives and entrepreneurs around the world. She combines a practical approach with methodologies from neuroscience, positive psychology and asset-focused learnings to help clients and readers more easily meet their goals. She is a partner with the Levo League career network and the lead venture coach at SheEO, an organization offering a new funding and support model for female entrepreneurs. She’s the founder of Conari Press, creator of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series, and author of many books including her latest <
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:
- How to tell what your chronotype is – and how it determines the best time to do everything
- The optimal time to send emails, brainstorm, drink coffee, have meetings, and more
- How to make the most of your power nap
About MichaelMichael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. With a specialty in Sleep Disorders, Dr. Breus is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Among his numerous national media appearances, Dr. Breus has been interviewed on CNN, Oprah, The View, Anderson, and The Doctors. He also appears regularly on The Dr. OZ Show and Sirius XM Radio. Dr Breus is dedicated to raising awareness of both medically diagnosed slee
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 components that define trust
- What trusting and untrusting behaviors look like in practice
- What you can do to identify trusting relationships and develop ones lacking in trust
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Reina and Dr. Dennis Reina, cofounders of The Reina Trust Building Institute, are leading authorities on helping leaders build, rebuild and sustain trust to produce business results. Over the last 17 years, their research and consulting practice has supported such organizations as American Express, Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Toyota, Walt Disney World, US Army Chaplaincy, US Dept of Education, Johns Hop
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 daily life.
Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been contributing to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and in 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training.
On his journey to success, Craig had to overcome crippling anxiety attacks, and he beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation. Today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to lose weight, make more money, and achieve other goals.
You can read his daily essays on success, productivity, and fitness at EarlyToRise.com.
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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 Area and globally. Her clients are stepping up from rockstars in their functions to lead more broadly at the VP and C-levels. Pam’s company, IdeaShape, also facilitates culture development, strategy sessions, innovation retreats, conflict resolution, leadership development cohorts, executive onboarding, and team building, often with Myers-Briggs or Enneagram. Pam works most often with technology and healthcare/pharma, including Cisco, Genentech/Roche, LinkedIn, Stanford Health Care, and many fast-growth companies.
A Stanford MBA alum, she frequently returns to the Stanford Graduate School of Business to facilitate leadership programs and coach executive education. Her book, <
Director of Landscape Services at Ole Miss (and author), Jeff McManus offers fresh insights on “growing people."
You’ll Learn
- A powerful storytelling approach to connect your team to a larger purpose
- How to massively stretch the impact of your learning & development dollar
- Why you might not want to fire that underperformer just yet
About JeffJeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres o
Meeting enthusiast and Engineering Program Manager John Poelstra shares how to give your meetings a needed boost.
You’ll learn:
- When you do vs. don’t need a meeting
- How to “blame the agenda” to advance your agenda
- The CAT and WOOT frameworks for developing excellent meeting agendas
John Poelstra is a Manager on the Engineering Program team at Red Hat, Inc., the world’s most successful open source software company. John is passionate about facilitating the best project meetings and he wants to help you do the same. He gets great satisfaction from bringing order to chaos and clarity to confusion so that owners can thrive. John achieves this using tools from a variety of di
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” move in your career
- The three “E’s” of piloting something new in your life
- How to reinvent your role--right where you are
About Jenny
Jenny Blake is a career and business strategist and international speaker who helps people move beyond burnout and create sustainable careers they love. She is the co-creator of Google’s Career Guru Program, host of the Pivot Podcast, and author of the book Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One
This Labor Day, Pete shares some quick perspectives on resting from labors. He discusses:
- Precisely just how much breaking time is necessary
- The American Psychological Association's science on what to do in order to ease stress optimally
- Pete's favorite gear for "napping hard"
Show note and more available at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/laborday
Recovering procrastinator and professional speaker Rita Emmett lays out a handy framework for overcoming procrastination in the heat of the moment.
You’ll learn:
- How to tackle the fears that breed procrastination
- Approaches to turn procrastination into prioritization
- The 5-step STING method to overcoming procrastination
About RitaRita Emmett was once The World's Greatest Procrastinator. Then she converted and is now a "Recovering Procrastinator".
She is also a professional speaker, and author of: The Procrastinator’s Ha
Irreverent Great Work coach Michael Bungay Stainier provides mindset and questions to inspire your teammates--10 minutes at a time.
You’ll learn:
- Why being a coach at work is a lot quicker and easier than you might think
- How to give less advice while getting more results
- 7 powerful questions for transforming your team
About MichaelMichael Bungay Stanier is the founder and Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps people and organizations all over the world do less Good Work and more Great Work. Michael left Australia 25 years ago to be a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. He has written a number of books. His latest, The Coaching Habit
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 find happiness in every domain of your life – particularly careers
- How to self-monitor progress to land in a place of achievement AND fulfilment (instead of a crisis)
About Richard
G. Richard Shell is the Thomas Gerrity Professor of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Management at the Wharton School of Business. There, he created and teaches the famous Success Course. His books include the best-selling Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success
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:
- Why you should always be the ‘go-to’ person
- The value of a good connection
- How to be your own champion
About KateKate Bates is the President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, longtime friend, and Danville High School Monopoly champion. The mission of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live and do business in Arlington.The vision of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is to be the essential partner for bu
Author and fellow podcaster David Kadavy discusses how to train yourself to get into and maintain a productive mindset.
You’ll learn:
- Powerful rituals for powerful productivity
- A handy set of categories to zero in on ideal mind states
- Approaches for quickly shifting your mind state
About David
David Kadavy is author of the #18 Amazon best-selling book, Design for Hackers: Reverse-Engineering Beauty and the host of the Love Your Work
Amanda Mitchell, founder of OurCorporateLife.com, shares hidden sources of workplace politics that may hinder productivity -- and how you can prevent it
You’ll learn:
- Approaches to identify and eliminate unnecessary suffering at work.
2.How to deal with “pot-stirrers” at your job
3.The importance of focusing on your agenda before anyone else’s
About Amanda
Amanda is an executive coach and strategist specializing in helping senior executives deal with disruptive drama within their teams.
An advertising agency veteran, she experienced first-hand the business implications of corporate drama both with her Fortune 500 clients and within the Manhattan ad agency she led. <
James E. Lukaszewski, the man known as America's Crisis Guru, shares how to handle and resolve crises within organizations from a strategic perspective.
You’ll learn:
- Why it’s better to give options instead of solutions
- The 7 disciplines of being a trusted advisor
- The 6 steps to giving impactful 3-minute advice
About Jim
James (Jim) E. Lukaszewski is one of America’s most visible corporate go-to people for senior executives when there is trouble in the room or on the horizon. As America’s Crisis Guru®, He has been recognized for lifetime achievement
Positive psychology researcher (and former CBS News anchor) Michelle Gielan discusses correlation and causation between happiness and career success.
You’ll Learn:
1. How happiness truly translates into career performance
2. How to use “small shifts” to talk about solutions instead of problems
3. The “4 C’s” of delivering bad news better
About Michelle
Michelle Gielan is national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, who is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and is partnered with Arianna Huffington to study how transformative stories fuel success. She is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” Special on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and her research and advice have received attenti
You’ll learn:
- How to deal with “wicked problems”
- How to channel your imagination for extra creativity
- What the “trap of advocacy” is -- and why you should avoid it
About Brook
Brook Manville is Principal of Brook Manville LLC, providing consulting and executive development on strategy and organization. He publishes on leadership, networks, and learning communities at Forbes and elsewhere. He coaches leaders on their organizational effectiveness, in the context of a hyperconnected world. He’s a former Partner in McKinsey & Company’s Organization Practice (and the firm’s first Director of Knowledge Management). He’s held senior positions at Saba S
In this mini-episode, Pete quickly offers a curation of a dozen episodes to help achieve one of four key objectives:
1) Tackling overwhelm
2) Getting quicker promotions
3) Collaborating better
4) Presenting better
1) Tackling overwhelm
15 - David Allen
32 - Chris Bailey
38 - Greg McKeown
2) Getting quicker promotions
2 - Arla Lach
12 - Claire Pederson Patel
18 - Kara Eschbach
25 - Dan Rust
3) Collaborating better
34 - Kevan Hall
36 - Steve Ritter
45 - Emmanuel Gobillot
4) Presenting better
1 - Mawi Asgedom
41 - Dr. Nick Morgan
Architect and author Leigh Stringer shares how to adjust your workspace to enhance your performance.
You’ll learn:
- The powerful connection between relaxation and creativity
- What “biophilia” means and how it can improve your performance
- The difference between good workers and great workers we learned from athletes
About Leigh:
Leigh Stringer, LEED AP, is a workplace strategy expert and researcher whose work has been covered by national media, including CNN, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and Good Morning America. She works for EYP, an architecture, engineering and building technology firm. She is the author of the book The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees—and Boost Your Company’s Bottom Line and lives with her husband and two daughters in Washington, DC.
View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep47
Inventor extraordinaire Afif Ghannoum shares tactics for conceiving, testing, and selling great ideas.
You’ll learn:
- The conditions necessary for creativity to flourish
- How to successfully borrow, tweak, and validate ideas from giants
- The three credibilities you need for a compelling story
About Afif:
Afif Ghannoum is the founder of NapkinToShelf.com. He is a formerly frustrated lawyer that has launched over ten products that have sold in over 27,000 stores and online. Afif also has two patents, licensed technology to a large pharma company for a product sold in tens of thousands of stores in multiple countries, and has raised nearly $9 Million (and Counting) in venture funding.
View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep46
Leadership thinker/author/speaker/consultant Emmanuel Gobilott lays out how people really work best together.
You’ll learn:
- What charisma really is and how to project it
- When collaboration is ideal vs. inappropriate
- The four steps to collaborative success
About Emmanuel:
Emmanuel Gobillott is one of Europe’s most sought after leadership speakers and has been described as ‘the first leadership guru for the digital generation’ and ‘the freshest voice in leadership today’, He is the au
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 of how he came to discover meditation and its benefits--including a panic attack on national television
- The key question to reign in sub-optimal ruminations
- The meditation dose required to see substantial benefits
About Dan
Dan Harris is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller 10% Happier, the co-creator of the '10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics' app, and the host of the podcast
Legendary vocal coach Renee Grant-Williams offers powerful tactics for making your voice make a bigger impression.
You will learn:
- The most powerful and underutilized speaking tools
- Why Renee is “obsessed with consonants”
- Benefits of incorporating silence into speeches and negotiations
About Renee
Renee Grant-Williams is a vocal coach to hundreds of successful singers including legends like Keith Urban, Miley Cyrus, Tim McGraw, Christina Aguilera, and Garth Brooks. She’s the author of Voice Power: Using Your Voice to Captivate, Persuade, and Command Attention
Popular productivity blogger Ben Elijah of inkandben.com fame teaches how to form effective habits and provides pro-tips on determining optimal contexts to rock your to-do list.
You’ll learn:
- The importance of context in your day-to-day to-do list, and how you can use it most effectively
- How Ben jots captures ideas while in the shower (and now I do too)
- How to ingrain new habits by using the habit loop
About BenAuthor of The Productivity Habits, Ben studies how our relationship with information affects the way we live and work. As a writer wh
Legendary speech coach Dr. Nick Morgan shares verbal and nonverbal keys to making a powerful impression.
You’ll Learn
- How to hook audience attention in presentations
- What vocal cues can unconsciously undermine how your peers see you
- Keys to cooperating with the adrenaline that speaking produces
About Nick
Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. He has spoken, led conferences, and moderated panels at venues around the world. Nick is a former Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He founded Public Words Inc, a consulting firm specializing in communications, in 1997.
Nick has been c
Business communication guru Casey Hawley shares tips and tricks for delicate conversations around the office.
You’ll learn:
- How to deal with your ‘dragons’
- Key words and phrases for dealing with a bad boss
- How to enroll others in mentoring you and championing your ideas
About Casey
Casey Hawley teaches at Georgia State University and has consulted clients such as the NFL, Department of the Interior, and over a dozen Fortune 500 corporations on communication. She conducts workshops on writing and speaking for professionals. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep40.
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Author William Poundstone discusses the importance of knowledge in your head in the modern era.
You’ll learn
- Why it’s important to still have general knowledge in the era of Google
- Why those who listen to podcasts tend to be the most informed people of all ;)
- It’s nearly impossible for humans to be unpredictable.
About Bill
William Poundstone is the author of 15 books, including Fortune’s Formula, which was named Amazon Editors’ pick for #1 Nonfiction Book of the year. He has written for The New York Times Book Review, Village Voice, Esquire, Harpers, The Believer, The Economist,
Author Greg McKeown expounds the idea of essentialism--the disciplined pursuit of less, but better.
You’ll Learn:
- The meaning of essentialism and why to eliminate non-essentials.
- How to use extreme criteria to determine priority.
- The power and importance of having some buffer time.
About GregOriginally from London, England, Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and the founder of THIS, Inc, a company with a mission to inspire millions of people to design their essential mission in life. Their clients include Adobe, Apple, Airbnb, Cisco
Professor Michael Marquardt explains how great questions make for great leadership.
You’ll learn:
- How to use questions to solve problems and build relationships
- What makes a question great
- How to avoid “dis-empowering” questions
About Mike
Dr. Michael Marquardt is a senior consultant with Aspire Consulting, Professor of Human Resource Development and International Affairs, and Program Director of Overseas Programs at George Washington University. Mike also serves as President of the World Institute for Action Learning.
He has held a number of senior management, training, and marketing positions in major organizations. Dr. Marquardt has trained more tha
Old friend and Team Clock originator Steve Ritter shares his experiences on the key differentiators of toxic vs. healthy teams...and key steps for making the leap.
You’ll learn:
- Why strategic planning is often a monumental failure
- The pillars of Ritter’s “Team Clock” model for successful teaming
- Common behaviors that cause dysfunction in teams --and how to correct them
About Steve
Steve Ritter has served as a human resources leader, teacher, author, and consultant. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Founder and
Lee Caraher separates fact from fiction when it comes to millennials, and discusses how to work through intergenerational conflict.
You’ll learn:
1. Just what defines a millennial, exactly? And why do 72% of us reject the label?
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What’s actually different about millennials vs. traditional generational bashing?
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How to coordinate well cross-generationally.
About Lee
Lee Caraher started Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people, doing great work for good companies. Her friends and colleagues call her "The Millennial Whisperer."
After struggling with how to work well with Millennial clients and now staffers (more than half of Lee’s staff is under 35) and then working to figure out how to make that work, Lee has written a positive and practical book about the topic, “Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work.”
She served as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 B
Globetrotting trainer Kevan Hall shares how to minimize waste and frustration in work environments complicated by multiple bosses, countries, and priorities.
You’ll learn:
- The “stars vs spaghetti” perspective to minimize unnecessary meeting attendance
- Approaches to getting needed clarity at work
- Frameworks for quickly sizing up and adapting to cultures
About Kevan
Kevan is CEO of Global Integration and author of the books “Maki
User Experience designer and recovering alcoholic Victor Yocco speaks about habit formation--good and bad.
You’ll Learn:
- Victor’s personal story and implications for forming effective habits and breaking ineffective ones
- The power of teaming up with others to achieve your ambitions
- How to use a design approach to construct and reach your career goals
About Victor
Victor is a Philadelphia-based research director, author, and speaker. He received his PhD from The Ohio State University, where he studied communication and psychology. Victor regularly writes and speaks on the application of psychology to design and ad
Chris Bailey’s extreme commitment in productivity self-experimentation has yielded a boatload of insight into channeling your time, attention, and energy for maximum achievement. He shares the best of the best with us today.
You’ll learn:
- What 35 hours of weekly meditation does to your productivity
- How to galvanize your daily attention using the rule of three
- The power of single-tasking and claiming the missing 47% of our attention
About Chris
When Chris Bailey graduated University, he received two full-time job offers, but decided to decline them both to dedicate a full year of his life to exploring his weir
In this mini-episode, Pete shares a quick tip to declare independence from sub-optimal meetings.
Executive coach Julia Atkinson shares her experiences coaching teams across three different continents, and provides insight into how to thrive when cultures collide.
You’ll learn:
- The differences between Eastern and Western styles of communication
- A quick rundown of the four different Myers-Briggs preferences, from ENFJ to ISTP
- What is “Guanxi”? A Chinese word that has worldview implications worldwide
About Julia
Julia Atkinson is an Executive Coach with more than 8 years experience of living and working in China before taking her business to the US, Chicago. 10 years of leading teams in Multinationals in IT
Leadership advisor Randy Street shares fascinating insights gleaned from his advisory firm’s in-depth analyses on thousands of senior leaders--the biggest database on leaders in the world. He then shares strategies and tactics for putting those insights to work.
You’ll learn:
- The 5 essential interview questions to boost your hiring success rate from 50% to 90%
- The 3 key areas that full-powered leaders master (Priorities, Who, Relationships)
- How to say “no” perfectly
About Randy
Randy Street is the Managing Partner of ghSMART, a leadership advisory firm whose mission is to help great lead
Professor, author, and consultant Michael Watkins shares best practice strategies and tactics for getting the optimal start in a new role at work.
You’ll learn:
- The most critical ingredient for a successful transition
- How to accelerate your arrival at the “breakeven point” for your new role
- The key questions to discover what you REALLY need to know quickly
About Michael
Dr. Michael D. Watkins is a Co-founder of Genesis Advisers and Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD business school. Previously, he was on the faculty at the Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Dr. Watkins wrote
Human Resources uber-guru Rita Trehan shares anecdotes from her years of experience helping HR professionals grow and succeed, and talks about how we can maximize our full potential at work.
You’ll learn
1) The positive benefits of acknowledging the ‘elephant in the room’
2) Tips for giving effective and constructive feedback to others
3) The truth about what goes on in the HR department at the office
About Rita
Ranked among the Top 100 Human Resources Officers, Rita has helped improve performance at organizations such as Honeywell, AES Corporation, Coca-Cola and the World Bank. She’s a regular contributor to the Washington Post and numerous journals including Forbes magazine. She recently authored the book Unleashing Capacity: The Hidden Human Resources.
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Author and consultant James Sudakow takes a sledgehammer of silliness to corporate jargon to help boost your credibility and relatability in corporate communications.
You’ll learn:
1) Why do we do this jargon in the first place?
2) How the use of such jargon can actually damage our credibility and make people take us less seriously
3) Some key phrases to avoid right away--and what to use in their place
James Sudakow is author of Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit… and Other Stupid Stuff We Say in the Corporate World (Purple Squirrel Media, February 2016). He serves as the principal of CH Consulting, Inc., a boutique management and organizational effectiveness consulting practice he founded in 2010. Sudakow specializes in helping companies manage organizational transformation, create talent management strategies and programs that maximize employee capabilities and improve business performance. Before starting his own consultancy, James held leadership roles
Master facilitator Tim Hurson shares some of his favorite insights and approaches for creativity and problem-solving.
You’ll learn:
1) The know-wonder and GPS tools for sparking additional creative ideas
2) The mighty benefits of the “third third” when coming up with creative ideas
3) A wonderfully obvious secret of productivity
Tim Hurson is a founding partner of thinkx intellectual capital (www.thinkxic.com), a firm that provides global corporations with training, facilitation, and consultation in productive thinking and innovation. He's both a faculty member and Trustee of the Creative Education Foundation, and a founding director of Facilitators Without Borders.
Tim thinks the phrase “out of the box thinking” should be put back in the box and buried in a deep hole.
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“Competition” within an organization is often frowned upon, but “workplace provocateur” Dan Rust discusses the benefits and tactics associated with competition, politics and more.
You’ll learn:
- When internal competitiveness can be positive for an organization
- A secret tip for crushing your next yearly performance review
- The massive benefits of bringing just a little bit more energy to each work day
About DanDan Rust is the founder of Frontline Learning, an international publisher of corporate training resources. His award-winning keynote speeches and workshops focus on employee engagement, productivity, and career management. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s the author of Workplace Poker: Are You Playing the Game, or Just Getting Played?
View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep25
Entrepreneur and app developer Anshul Bhagi introduces Ummo, a powerful app for public speakers, and the lessons learned along the process of making it.
You’ll learn:
- How the new speech-coaching appUmmo can enhance your speaking
- When the use of filler words is helpful
- What is “upspeak” and its implications on how you’re perceived
About Anshul
Anshul Bhagi is a 2017 Harvard MBA with an undergrad and Masters in Computer Science from MIT. Previously, Anshul did PM and development at Microsoft / Apple / Google, spent two years at McKinsey & Company, and founded education startup CampK12 to teach kids in India to code. Together with his Harvard / MIT classmates Yasmin, Andrea, Sam, Damola, and Sinchan, he is building Ummo, a personalized speech coaching app (available for download here).
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 critical link between humor and creativity
2) How to turn a stressful situation into something humorous with the three R’s (reframe, reward, relax)
3) Approaches to building a humor “first-aid” kit
About MichaelMichael is listed as one of Canada’s most in-demand speakers. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), best-selling author, and one of only 22 speakers to be inducted into the Canadian Speakers’ Hall of Fame. Building on his experience as a “recovering senior manager,” Michael travels the world researching, writing, and speaking about what makes a great workplace,well…great! He is known as one of North America’s leading authorities on how to create a more positive and inspiring workplace: the kind of workplace that drives phenomenal success.
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Former marketing VP and current speaker/author Catherine Kaputa discusses strategies for developing and communicating your personal brand at the workplace.
You’ll learn:
- How smart elevatorconversations can catapult your career
- Approaches to take the ‘work’ out of networking
- Techniques to subtly communicate your value
About Catherine Catherine Kaputa is a personal brand strategist, speaker and author of the newly released "Graduate to a Great Career: How Smart Students, New Graduates and Young Professionals Can Launch Brand You" (graduatetoagreatcareer.com). She is also the author of the best-selling" You Are a Brand," now out in ten languages. She is the founder of SelfBrand (selfbrand.com). Previously, she served as a Senior Vice President and Director of global branding/advertising on Wall
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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 that get responses.
You’ll learn:
- How to send cold emails, without being a spammer
- How to zero in on a recipient’s email address
- Best practices in customization, subject lines, and openers to ensure your email gets read
About Alex
Alex Berman is the Chief Marketing Sumo for InspireBeats and is responsible for generating over $20 million dollars in B2B leads this year. He and the team at InspireBeats have sent over 1 million cold emails to funded startups and software as a service companies in the last two years.
View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep21
Living for a century will soon become the norm. Psychologist Lynda Gratton explains how this new found longevity will alter the stages of life, and what this means for your career.
You’ll learn:
1)The massive implications a 100-year life has on your career strategy
2) The importance of spending time with people at different ages
3) An easy tool that allows you to step back and ‘audit’ your own intangible assets, at any point in your career
About Lynda Lynda is a Professor of Management Practice at London Business School where she directs the world’s leading program on human resources. Her eight books cover topics related to the impact of a changing world on employment and work. In 2012 her book The Shift received the business book of the year award in Japan and has been translated into more than 15 languages. Lynda has been named one of the top 50 management thinkers in the world.
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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’ll learn:
1) A quick way to craft texts or emails into more likable, powerful messages
2) The power of a smile, and the impact it can have on people remembering you
3) Easy ways to make people around you feel special every day
About ArelArel Moodie has given the TEDx talk on Likability and wrote the Forbes article on the subject. Arel has been quoted in The New York Times, Businessweek and USA Today. He’s given presentations to over 255,000 people in 48 states and 5 countries. Arel Moodie was named to Inc. Magazine's prestigious "30 Under 30" list. Arel Moodie was personally acknowledged by President Obama 2 years in a row for his work as a leader in America and has been a featured speaker at the White Hou
Verily co-founder and CEO Kara Eschbach speaks about the differences between the corporate world and entrepreneurship, and what everyone can do better navigate their careers.
You’ll learn:
- How a casual brunch transformed Kara’s career on Wall Street into founding and launching a major web publication
- How to accelerate your career by taking on more responsibility, faster
- Tips and tricks for building a great working relationship with your manager, regardless of your industry
About Kara Kara is the co-founder and CEO of Verily, a women's fashion & lifestyle website focused on helping women be the best version of themselves. Kara was formerly the co-host of the nationally-broadcast radio show Catching Up with Kara and Monica on SiriusXM radio, was on the investment team for Credit Suisse’s secondary private equity fund, and developed a coaching program for recent college graduates to ac
In this Memorial Day mini-episode, Pete shares a quick memory tip for remembering names from the book Remember Every Name Every Time by Benjamin Levy.
Prolific speaker/author/Master of Ceremonies Thom Singer provides mindsets and tactics for building the best possible relationships with colleagues and new connections.
You’ll learn:
1) Why a simple hand-written note still goes a long way
2) How to apply the coffee / meal /beer rule to de-clutter your contact list
3) The art of reframing “I’m busy” into something positive
About Thom
Thom has an eclectic background working in sales, marketing and business development roles for Fortune 500 Companies, law firms, and entrepreneurial ventures. He is a professional master of ceremonies, motivational keynote speaker, and the author of eleven books on the power of business development, networking, entrepreneurship, legal marketing, and presentation skills while also serving as the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast. He regularly speaks at business and association conferences around the United States and beyond – and has present
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 thing for your career.
You’ll learn:
- Why aiming to fail can actually increase success in the long run
- How to turn “no” into a positive word
- What you can do to put the “go for no” philosophy into practice in your life
About Andrea
Andrea Waltz is passionate about helping people overcome the fear of the word NO and feelings of failure and rejection that go along with it. Along with her husband and business partner Richard Fenton, they share their message through books, training programs and speaking at conventions and conferences. They are authors of Go for No! and with 300,000 copies sold it's been in the top 20 of Amazon’s “Sales” books for the last five years.
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If you ever find yourself going crazy with all the “stuff” on your mind, this episode is for you. Legendary productivity expert, GTD (Getting Things Done) originator, and best-selling author David Allen shares keys to getting work and life under control.
You’ll learn:
1) Why “write it on your butt“ can be a valid system
2) The core principles, science, and practices underlying the world’s most-used personal productivity system
3) How to cultivate the space our brains to generate power and creativity
About David
David Allen is widely recognized as the world’s leading authority on personal and organizational productivity. He’s an author, consultant, international lecturer, and Founder & Chairman of the David Allen Company, which serves over 40% of the Fortune 100. His 30 years of pioneering research, coaching, and education have earned him recognition by Forbes, Fast Company, and many others as “One of the world’s most
Dr. Marcia Reynolds provides tools for some extra self-mastery around emotions to enrich ourselves and our colleagues.
You’ll hear:
1) The story of a dramatic exchange in jail that altered Marcia’s life trajectory—and made me cry.
2) Key coaching questions that make people stop, think, and become open to change.
3) The four steps to change your emotional state at will.
About Marcia:
Dr. Marcia Reynolds coaches, teaches and presents at conferences worldwide on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal success. She is the author of 3 award-winning books, The Discomfort Zone, Wander Woman, and Outsmart Your Brain. Her doctorate is in organizational psychology with an emphasis on the challenges and needs of high-achievers in the workplace. She has overcome many roadblocks and detours in life, which makes her writing and teaching personal, practical and inspirational.
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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 being a genuine person is just as important as being a professional at work. Dr Todd Dewett shows us how valuable it is to be your true self, and why being a genuine person is just as important as being a professional at work.
You’ll learn:
1) The importance of being real, and how to safely reveal more of your authentic self at work.
2) The power of vulnerability, and how exposing your mistakes can actually make you a better boss.
3) How to approach self improvement without it being overwhelming.
Bio:
Dr. Todd Dewett is an internationally-recognized leadership and success expert and author.After beginning his career with Andersen Consulting and Ernst &Young, he earned a Ph.D. in Management from Texas A&M University. He now travels the world and speaks to thousands of people every year. His v
In this episode, "Rising Star of the Consulting Profession" Claire Pedersen Patel shares insight into her rapid career rise, from the importance of finding confidence to the traits that turn employees into great leaders.
You’ll learn:
- How Claire’s own initiative landed her a position managing an entire associate team.
- What to do when you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing at work.
- The qualities that truly stand out on resumes.
You’ll learn:
- How Claire’s own initiative landed her a position managing an entire associate team.
- What to do when you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing at work.
- The qualities that truly stand out on resumes.
Claire Pedersen Patel is a Principal and Capability Leader at Trexin Consulting. She was recently recognized with Consulting Magazine’s “35 Under 35 Rising Stars” award. Claire manages one fifth of Trexin’s client delivery t
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 function and communication results, and explains the brain science behind how we absorb information and turn it into action.
You’ll learn:
- How to harness the psychological action hierarchy of reflexes, habits and goals to communicate easily actionable messages.
- The importance of repetition, and how to use it to your advantage.
- The one thing that the top 50 SlideShare presentations all have in common.
Dr. Carmen Simon is a renown cognitive scientist who specializes in neuroscience research. She takes a daring approach to persuasion by placing memory at the heart of all decision-making. She is the cofounder of Rexi Media, a presentation design and training firm that uses brain science to help business professionals stay on their audiences' minds long enough to make a
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 of office drama and how to achieve positive and long lasting solutions for everyone.
You’ll learn:
- The critical link between culture and workplace behavior.
- The right questions to ask to diffuse drama and solve a problem.
- The best way to encourage team members to take ownership for their actions.
Dennis McIntee, also known as the “Drama Free Guy,” is an author and speaker dedicated to helping organizations take the drama out of their teams to build environments of trust. Originally a pastor in both Europe and the U.S., he realized that his pastoral skills could be applied to helping corporate teams and businesses flourish. In 2004, he founded The Leadership Development group, and has travelled extensively giving workshops and seminars focused on teaching others how to ta
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 and build relationships by sharing tips and tricks learned from a lifetime of experience in the networking world.
You’ll learn:
- How a farmer reframed the ‘dirty’ word networking into something positive.
- The three essential elements of a self-introduction.
- Several safe opening lines to use when meeting new people, anywhere.
- How to keep a conversation flowing using the OAR technique.
Susan RoAne is known as the “mingling maven” and is famous for her book How to Work a Room, which has sold over a million copies across 13 countries. She’s been named by Forbes.com as one of the networking experts to follow in 2015. An author and in-demand international keynote speaker, she has shared her message of connection and communication with audiences worldwide, and in diverse publica
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 a lot of laughs along the way.
You’ll learn:
1) The most important factor behind great creative ideas.
2) Easy steps you can take to spark creativity in your daily life.
3) Tried and tested tools to help you come up with better ideas, faster.
Esteban Gast is a comedian, teacher, and entrepreneur living in Chicago. He teaches creativity at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has co-authored two books and is currently developing an online class on creativity. When he’s not teaching and writing, he’s traveling as a stand up comedian, speaking at TEDx conferences, and making short films. He has also started two small social businesses and was co-director of the iVenture Accelerator - a startup that was just awarded the Ashoka U-Cordes Innovation Award.
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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 2,5000 years of literature to show us that the classics aren’t just for history buffs, but can help with personal improvement in today’s workplace.
You’ll learn:
1) What a famed psychologist would do with today’s standard personality tests.
2) A tyrant’s surprising tips on being a great boss.
3) What Frankenstein can teach us about leadership.
Bio:
Jocelyn Davis is an author and consultant with decades of experience in the corporate learning industry. Before founding her company, Seven Learning, she was head of R&D for The Forum Corporation, a global leadership development firm. In addition to her most recent book, The Greats on Leadership: Classic Wisdom for Modern Managers,she is co-author of Strategic Speed: Mobilize People, Accelerate Execution and has published widely o
Arthur demonstrated his epic expertise when it comes to finding purpose at work. He provided a fantastic framework, robust assessment tools, and set of pro-tips for finding more purpose in your career.
Some of my favorite takeaways were:
- The three essential places where purpose is found in work
- Keys to finding that greener grass, right where you are
- How to access a free tool to diagnose your personal purpose-drivers
Arthur Woods (@ArthurWoods) is the Co-founder of Imperative, a company reshaping the way we hire and support a purpose-driven workplace. He is a writer, speaker and advisor to leading brands on the future of work. Arthur previously led operations for YouTube’s Education division and oversaw YouTube for Schools. Arthur co-founded the Compass Fellowship, the largest collegiate social enterprise training program and Out in Tech, the leading global LGBTQ technology community. He is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, a N
Chris dropped numerous quotable tidbits (go figure?!) about enhancing your persuasive appeals. Specifically he laid out:
1) The critical acid test you should use while communicating
2) How to dial into the right size of a request
3) The key thing you need to prove to others in order for them to invest in your assumptions.
Chris Westfall is the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, and his strategies have created multi-million dollar results for entrepreneurial companies on four continents. His clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He's the publisher of seven books, including The NEW ElevatorPitch and BulletProof Branding.
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Mikey looses his shoe every morning. This must be a job for detective Mikey to solve
A short story suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and children aged 2 years old to 6 years old.
Arla shared some powerful insights on identifying and pursuing career advancement opportunity. If you’re currently eyeing a new move, you’ll want to hear her take. Specifically, you’ll learn:
1) How to do your homework to snag the next advancement
2) The importance of proactively chasing the big break
3) Lessons learned from serving as Chief of Staff for two separate CEOs
Arla Lach is a Partner in Audit Services in the Chicago office of Grant Thornton. She has more than 16 years of experience in public accounting, serving companies with revenues from $4 million to $1 billion. From 2008 through 2010, she served as chief of staff to the CEO of Grant Thornton LLP. In 2011, Lach received a “Women to Watch” award in the emerging leader category from the Illinois CPA Society. She’s passionate about helping women rise into and succeed in leadership roles.
Transcript, show notes, links, and bonuses available at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com
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 the format ant timing of the show?
- What sorts of guests are joining?
- Who is Pete Mockaitis and why should we listen to anything he says?
A girl and her Tennessee Trottin' horse and their dancing competition.
A short story suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and children aged 4 years old to 8 years old.
A young girl surprises the village by braving the woods alone and returning home with a prize.
A longer story suitable for children and teenagers aged 10 years old to 15 years old.
A simple tale about a strange creature that asks the other creatures of the pond "What am I?"
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 2-5 years old.
Petra is proud owner of a magic pipe and she needs to help the trees regain their voice when the wind goes missing.
A short story suitable for young children and tweenagers aged 5-15 years old.
A young boy named Alex refuses to eat his pea carrots and broccoli. Strange things begin to happen after he is sent to bed early with no dessert.
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 2-12 years old.
A young girl refuses to clean her room.
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 4-12 years old.
This little story is another in the Gingers Wood series, where a group of mice help an old man find love.
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 3-12 years old.
A poor family having a terrible Christmas find a little Christmas magic.
A short story suitable for young children aged 4-12 years old.
A young girl snoops about for presents at Christmas time and learns a sad lesson as a result.
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 4-12 years old.
A little girl stays awake, waiting for a special person to arrive so she can ask a very important question.
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 2-8 years old.
A dog and a bear become the best of friends when they both leave home.
A short story suitable for young children aged 4-11 years old.
A slow little snail goes faster than he's ever been, and loves it.
A very short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 2-5 years old.
A brave young knight battles a troll to rescue a beautiful princess.
A very short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 5-8 years old.
Some bears keep messing about with the weather. What on earth are they doing with it?
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 3-6 years old.
A very large dinosaur with a tiny voice, saves the day protecting some baby dinosaurs from a fierce volcano.
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 3-6 years old.
This little story is another in the Gingers Wood series, where a nasty cat is terrorising the other animals.
A short story suitable for young children aged 3-8 years old.
Listen to a story about a boy who becomes a leaf
A short story suitable for young children aged 4-6 years old.
A twist on the classic story of Robin Hood who comes to the rescue of a very grumpy maiden.
A short story suitable for young children aged 5-10 years old.
A modern fable about a young turtle who, since being struck by lightning, is afraid of everything.
A short story suitable for young children aged 5-8 years old.
A short story about a boy who is angry and runs away from home. But even the excitement of his travels can't stop him from missing his mum.
A short story suitable for young children aged 3-8 years old.
From the minute the Presidential motorcade pulled away, Marc began recording his reaction to the momentous event that just occurred in his garage. Hear Marc's ongoing reflections in the aftermath as well as a discussion with WTF producer Brendan McDonald about how this happened in the first place. This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com, Squarespace, Comedy Central, and Vegas.com.
This story is about a frog who is excited about getting marred You can see the beautifully painted pictures over on the Gingers Wood Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/gingerswood.klseal
A short story suitable for young children aged 3-8 years old
Marc welcomes the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, to the garage for conversation about college, fitting in, race relations, gun violence, changing the status quo, disappointing your fans, comedians, fatherhood and overcoming fear. And yes, this really happened. This episode is presented without commercial interruption courtesy of Squarespace. Go to MarcMeetsObama.com to see behind-the-scenes photos and captions.
Fun filled magical story about two children Seán and Ava who have fun playing with bubbles when they float off to a magical kingdom far away.
A short story suitable for young children aged 2-4 years old.
This wonderful story is about a little mouse who loses his tail.
A short story suitable for young children aged 3-8 years old.
Tania does something wrong. I hope she feels bad for the naughty thing she's done.
A short story suitable for young children aged 2-5 years old.
Georgia is scared of the dark. But her father’s cuddly toy helps her be brave and face her fears.
A short story suitable for young children aged 5-8 years old.
Tania gets a pair of binoculars for her birthday. What starts out as fun spying expedition, has a very exciting outcome.
A short story suitable for young children aged 4-7 years old.
Its cold in Custard Castle, but can they wake the dragon they keep for lighting fires?
A short story suitable for toddlers and young children aged 3-6 years old.