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Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. This show helps grow your skills and impact at any job that requires thinking and collaborating.

Each week, Pete interviews thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. Their stories and advice sharpen the universal skills to flourish at work. Boost your time/energy management, leadership, confidence, career opportunities, and fulfillment—while still getting home earlier.

Try starting with episode 0: START HERE and listener favorite episodes we put at the beginning numbered: A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Subscribe and/or sort Old to New to find these starter episodes.) Welcome!

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Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and over 27,000 citations. He is the author of 'The Upside of Your Dark Side,' a New York Times Bestseller published in 2014, and the 2007 PROSE Award winner for his book 'Happiness.' Dr. Biswas-Diener has delivered keynotes for organizations such as Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, and The World Bank. In 2024, he was named one of the 50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World by Thinkers50. He resides in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing. His latest book is 'Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection,' co-authored with Christian van Nieuwerburgh.
Sumit Paul-Choudhury
Sumit Paul-Choudhury writes, thinks, and dreams about science, technology, and the future. A former Editor-in-Chief of New Scientist, he trained as an astrophysicist, has worked as a financial journalist, and, at the London Business School, received a Sloan Fellowship in strategy and leadership. Currently, he devotes most of his time to his creative studio Alternity, which puts the ideas in this book into scientific and artistic practice. He lives and works in London.
Dr. Ethan Kross
Ethan Kross, PhD, is one of the world's leading experts on emotion regulation and the author of the national bestseller 'Chatter'. He is an award-winning professor in the University of Michigan's top-ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, where he serves as the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory. Kross has participated in policy discussions at the White House and has been featured in interviews on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR's Morning Edition. His research has been highlighted in major publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Science. He completed his BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at Columbia University.
Kate Griggs
Kate Griggs is a proud dyslexic thinker who has dedicated her career to shifting the narrative on Dyslexia and educating people on its strengths. She has written two best-selling books on Dyslexic Thinking, published by Penguin: This Is Dyslexia and Xtraordinary People. Kate has shared her expertise through Made By Dyslexia's free training courses for schools and workplaces on Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning. She is recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices and hosts the chart-topping podcast, Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking. Additionally, she presents courses at the University of Dyslexic Thinking, DyslexicU. Her innovative approach to social change and advocacy has garnered global recognition, with coverage from major publications including BBC Morning Live, This Morning, and Harvard Business Review. Her powerful TED talk has inspired many to rethink how they perceive Dyslexia.
Margie Warrell
Margie Warrell is a five-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and Forbes columnist. With twenty-five years of experience living and working around the world, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome fear and unlock their potential. From her humble beginnings on a small farm in rural Australia to her former role as a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and Advisory Board member for the Forbes School of Business & Technology, Margie has learned that courage is essential for every worthwhile endeavor. A mother of four and an advocate for women's empowerment, she inspires others to live bravely and refuse to settle in any aspect of life.

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listening relationships communication disagreements executive coaching optimism science advantage brain training leadership creativity emotion regulation mood shifting Navy SEALs emotional management science-backed tools dyslexia problem solving critical thinking dyslexic thinking workplace social change advocacy insecurities courage fear action women's empowerment

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Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 audio downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. This podcast helps grow your skills and impact at any job that requires thinking and collaborating.

Each week, Pete interviews thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. Their stories and advice sharpen the universal skills to flourish at work. Boost your time/energy management, leadership, confidence, career opportunities, and fulfillment—while still getting home earlier.

Try starting with episode 0: START HERE and listener favorite episodes we put at the beginning numbered: A, B, C, D, E, and F. Welcome!

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Here's the recent few episodes on How to Be Awesome at Your Job.

0:00 40:18

1052: Building Better Relationships through Radical Listening with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener

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Pete
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Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
Keywords
listening relationships communication disagreements executive coaching

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener shares powerful insights on how to listen well and deepen your connections. 


YOULL LEARN  

1) The hidden barriers to listening 

2) Why we should interrupt more 

3) The secret to handling disagreements better 


Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1052 for clickable versions of the links below. 


ABOUT ROBERT  

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and has over 27,000 citations. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named Robert one of the 50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing.

Book: Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, with Christian van Nieuwerburgh

Website: IntentionalHappiness.com 


RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW  

Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker

Book: They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan 

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0:00 31:57

1051: Channeling Optimism as a Superpower with Sumit Paul-Choudhury

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Pete
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Sumit Paul-Choudhury
Keywords
optimism science advantage brain training leadership creativity

Sumit Paul-Choudhury shares the science behind optimism and why it gives people an advantage in the long term. 


YOULL LEARN  

1) The case for optimism 

2) How to train your brain to become an optimist 

3) How to direct your optimism to where you need it most 


Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1051 for clickable versions of the links below. 


ABOUT SUMIT  

Sumit Paul-Choudhury writes, thinks, and dreams about science, technology, and the future. A former Editor-in-Chief of New Scientist, he trained as an astrophysicist, has worked as a financial journalist, and, at the London Business School, received a Sloan Fellowship in strategy and leadership. Currently, he devotes most of his time to his creative studio Alternity, which puts the ideas in this book into scientific and artistic practice. He lives and works in London.

Book: The Bright Side: How Optimists Change the World, and How You Can Be One 

LinkedIn: Sumit Paul-Choudhury 

Website: Alternity.com 


RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW  

App: Roam Research

Book: Candide by Voltaire 

Past episode: 992: How to Break Free from Cynicism and Reclaim Hope with Jamil Zaki 

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0:00 36:59

1050: How to Shift Your Mood and Keep Your Cool with Dr. Ethan Kross

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Pete
Guests
Dr. Ethan Kross
Keywords
emotion regulation mood shifting Navy SEALs emotional management science-backed tools

Ethan Kross shares simple, science-backed tools for managing your emotions. 


— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) When avoidance is actually helpful 

2) Effortless strategies for quickly shifting your mood 

3) The emotional regulation framework used by the Navy SEALs 


Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1050 for clickable versions of the links below. 


— ABOUT ETHAN — 

Ethan Kross, PhD, author of the national bestseller Chatter, is one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory. 

Ethan has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed about his research on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR’s Morning Edition. His research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Science. He completed his BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at Columbia University.

• Book: Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You 

• Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It 

• Study: “Remotely administered non-deceptive placebos reduce COVID-related stress, anxiety, and depression” with Darwin A. Guevarra, Christopher T. Webster, Jade N. Moros, and Jason S. Moser 

• Website: EthanKross.com 


— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: The Lincoln Letter: A Peter Fallon Novel (Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington) by William Martin 

• Book: Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David 

• Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 

• Book: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel by Michael Chabon 

• Past episode: 023: The Power of Workplace Humor with Michael Kerr

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0:00 30:15

1049: What Dyslexia Can Teach Us About Creativity, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking with Kate Griggs

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Pete
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Kate Griggs
Keywords
dyslexia creativity problem solving critical thinking dyslexic thinking workplace social change advocacy

Kate Griggs discusses the untapped power of dyslexic thinking—and how professionals everywhere can harness it. 


— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why dyslexia matters for everyone in the workplace 

2) The surprising indicators that you may be dyslexic 

3) How anyone can develop dyslexic thinking skills 


Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1049 for clickable versions of the links below. 


— ABOUT KATE — 

Kate is a proud dyslexic thinker and has dedicated her career to shifting the narrative on Dyslexia and educating people on its strengths. She has written two best-selling books on Dyslexic Thinking, published by Penguin: This Is Dyslexia and Xtraordinary People, and has shared her wealth of expertise in Made By Dyslexia’s free training courses for schools and workplaces on Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning. She is one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices and is also the host of the chart-topping podcast, Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking, and the presenter on the University of Dyslexic Thinking DyslexicU courses. 

 Her innovative approach to social change and advocacy has garnered global recognition, with major publications including BBC Morning Live, This Morning, and Harvard Business Review covering her efforts. Her powerful TED talk has also inspired countless individuals and organizations to rethink how they perceive Dyslexia.

• Book: This is Dyslexia 

• Book: Xtraordinary People: Made By Dyslexia 

• LinkedIn: Kate Griggs 

• Website: MadeByDyslexia.org 

• YouTube: Made By Dyslexia 

• Podcast: Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking 


— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Study: “The Future of Jobs Report 2020” by the World Economic Forum 

• Report: "Intelligence 5.0" 

• Report: "The Value of Dyslexia" 

• Book: A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Dan Pink 


— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — 

• Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome

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0:00 37:59

1048: Transforming Insecurities into Strength and Action with Margie Warrell

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Pete
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Margie Warrell
Keywords
insecurities courage fear action women's empowerment

Margie Warrell explores how to build the courage to move beyond fear and unlock new possibilities. 


— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) How to identify your insecurities and overcome them 

2) The two dimensions of courage 

3) How to take action despite your fear 


Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1048 for clickable versions of the links below. 


— ABOUT MARGIE — 

Margie Warrell is a five-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and Forbes columnist. With twenty-five years of experience living and working around the world, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome fear and unlock their potential.  

From her humble beginnings on a small farm in rural Australia to her former role as a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and Advisory Board member for the Forbes School of Business & Technology, Margie has learned that courage is essential for every worthwhile endeavor. A mother of four and an advocate for women's empowerment, she inspires others to live bravely and refuse to settle in any aspect of life. 

• Book: The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action 

• LinkedIn: Margie Warrell 

• Podcast: Live Brave Podcast 

• Quiz: The Courage Quiz 

• Website: MargieWarrell.com 


— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck 

• Past episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni 

• Past episode: 1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi 


— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — 

• Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome

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