Best How To Be Awesome At Your Job Podcasts (2025)

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1069: Eight Steps for Excellent Listening with Emily Kasriel 42:36

3d ago42:36

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Emily Kasriel reveals how to build powerful connections with anyone through her eight-step listening process. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional needs to master listening 2) A demo of the listening approach 3) How one question leads to deeper conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1069 for clickable versions of the links be…

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Episode 466: Bad performance review and moving in to the caves 29:56

5h ago29:56

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I had my performance review two months ago where I scored a “Does not meet expectations”, which I definitely understand, and my manager told me that some of my coworkers had been complaining about me. I’ve been working hard on improving ever since and my manager told me that they were really…

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How Good Manners Made Me Happier (with Etiquette Expert William Hanson) 41:38

3d ago41:38

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You might think etiquette is outdated. Who really needs a dinner with nice napkins and four different forks? Etiquette expert William Hanson disagrees. By observing good manners we show others we respect and care about them - deepening our bonds. William (author of Just Good Manners and host of the podcast Help I Sexted My Boss) explains the origin…

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1068: Finding the Courage to Say What Needs to be Said with Molly Tschang 38:20

7d ago38:20

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Molly Tschang shares how to turn difficult conversations into opportunities to build connections and relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The preamble that helps your feedback land well 2) How to say no while still being a team player 3) What to do when you disagree with the majority Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1068 for clickable versio…

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Episode 465: Talking to your report's previous manager and how to replace a 30-year-old ticketing system 29:44

7d ago29:44

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Mike says, To what degree do you think it’s appropriate to talk with your peer managers about people that have moved from their team to yours? How much weight do you give their criticisms of an IC that they used to manage that is working out just fine under your leadership? …

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1067: Better Decisions through Neuroscience with Emily Falk 41:55

10d ago41:55

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Emily Falk reveals the hidden science behind how we make decisions—and how we can harness that to make more fulfilling choices. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make doing hard things easier 2) The one belief that’s limiting your possibilities 3) How to disarm resistance to change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1067 for clickable versions of t…

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How Dogs Changed my Life (with The Dogist) 35:29

10d ago35:29

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We all have our own ways of coping - especially when things get tough. So for the next few shows we're going to talking to people with interesting coping strategies. And we start with Elias Weiss Friedman, aka The Dogist. Throughout his life, Elias has found comfort in dogs. And when he got fired from his job, dogs came to the rescue again - they h…

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1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich 51:51

14d ago51:51

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Tasha Eurich shares why pushing through sometimes isn’t enough–and how to bounce back stronger than ever. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hidden costs of “grit gaslighting” 2) How to know when you’ve hit your “resilience ceiling” 3) The three needs that unlocks the best version of yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1066 for clickable versio…

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Episode 464: Rehiring an overpaid boomerang and AI has taken over my teammate's brain 49:38

16d ago49:38

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Mr A. N. Onymous says, Hi Dave and Jamison, Long time listened, second time caller! I wrote a little while back with a common new-manager question about how to handle one of my reports who was at the lower end performance wise, but at the top end on the pay scale. I’d been trying to manage i…

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1065: Harvard’s Stress Expert Shares Top Resilience Tools with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar 43:28

17d ago43:28

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Dr. Aditi Nerurkar discusses the neuroscience behind stress—and offers actionable tips for building your resilience. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The major myth that leads to burnout 2) The rule of two for building healthier habits 3) How to feel less stressed in one minute Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1065 for clickable versions of the links b…

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The Two Words That Saved Mel Robbins (From A Slight Change of Plans) 37:30

20d ago37:30

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We’re bringing you an episode of A Slight Change of Plans hosted by Dr. Maya Shankar - the behavioral scientist who also happens to be a former student of Dr Laurie. Maya sits down with bestselling author and popular podcast host Mel Robbins to talk about letting go of perfectionism and people pleasing, and how to cope when you lose control of a si…

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1064: Timeless Wisdom for Greater Success and and Meaning in Work–According to the Torah–with Mark Gerson 48:26

21d ago48:26

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Mark Gerson shares timeless, practical insights about work–sourced from the Bible and supported by modern social science. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why Bible has helpful gems for folks from all religion–or lack thereof 2) The one question that leads to greater meaning 3) The optimal number of hours to work in a week Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.co…

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Episode 463: CTO w/ weak resume and I tried management and it was TERRIBLE 27:16

23d ago27:16

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Albert Nonymous asks, I am the CTO at a small (5 engineers) tech start-up with non-technical founders. I was their first full-time employee and as such have been able to fully form this company the way I want. I’ve worked here for 9 years now and own 10% of the company. I enjoy the tech and …

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1063: Getting Meetings with Unreachable People with Stu Heinecke 35:14

24d ago35:14

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Stu Heinecke shares fun and unconventional methods to reach VIPs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret behind Stu’s 100% response rate 2) The master key to grabbing people’s attention 3) What AI can and can’t do for your outreach Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1063 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STU — Stu Heinecke is a Wall…

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How Smartphones Changed Childhood (And What to do About it) 39:52

24d ago39:52

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The happiness of young people has taken a big hit since the advent of the smartphone - and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that there is a direct link. He warns that allowing children easy access to the internet and social media adversely impacts their sleep, their self-esteem and even how their brains develop. Jonathan explains the dange…

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1062: How to Build a Personal Brand that Resonates with Lola Linarte 35:22

28d ago35:22

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Lola Linarte reveals her three-part framework for building a strong personal brand. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional should care about their brand 2) The critical first step to building your brand 3) The minor tweaks that greatly improve your online presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1062 for clickable versions of the link…

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Episode 462: Supporting laid-off employee and how to rebuild culture after layoffs 28:46

1M ago28:46

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: One of my employees is probably getting laid off, what do I do!?! I’m a tech lead / manager for a consultancy and a contract reduction means that one of the people I supervise is likely going to get laid off soon! We’ve found new roles for most of my people, but it’s likely that at least one…

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1061: Making Yourself More Promotable by Building Your Presence with Lorraine K. Lee 42:28

1M ago42:28

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Lorraine K. Lee shares how to master your presence so that you can stand out and be recognized. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make sure your work is seen by the right people in the right places 2) The TEA framework for building great virtual presence 3) The trick to delivering a unique and powerful introductiont Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com…

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How to Think Like a Child (with David Yeager) 35:06

1M ago35:06

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Why do kids do disruptive, annoying or maddening things? Usually when children behave badly, the first thing adults do is yell at them, tell them they're bad and dole out punishments. Developmental psychologist David Yeager says that's the wrong approach. Instead parents need work out why their child made bad decisions in the first place. David is …

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1060: How to Use Sponsorship to Open Doors with Dr. Rosalind Chow 38:01

1M ago38:01

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Dr. Rosalind Chow discusses how to become a better sponsor to open new opportunities for others—and yourself. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why mentorship isn’t enough to advance 2) How sponsoring others elevates your status 3) Four things sponsors should do—and one to avoid Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1060 for clickable versions of the links b…

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Episode 461: How to do side projects with a family and demanding job and my company promised me a raise, but didn't give it 32:40

1M ago32:40

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, long-time listener, listened to almost all episodes now and have been loving it since day 1!! I am a senior engineer at FAANG and work 45-50 hours a week and have a lot of cross-org responsibilities. I am lucky to have a beautiful wife and two wonderful young children. I guess, you can …

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1059: Finding Peak Performance through Upgraded Emotional Regulation with Ryan Gottfredson 44:08

1M ago44:08

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Ryan Gottfredson shares science-based tools for upgrading the mindsets that hold us back. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to rewire limiting beliefs 2) Keys to moving past your fears 3) The key mindset shift that sets great leaders apart Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1059 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RYAN — Ryan Gottfredso…

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How to Tackle Bad Behaviour (with Dr Becky Kennedy) 45:35

1M ago45:35

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Clinical psychologist Dr Becky Kennedy thinks every child is “good inside” even when they’re behaving badly. So to tackle tantrums or rule-breaking, she argues that parents must set clear boundaries for acceptable behaviour, but also seek to understand why their children are misbehaving. If a child is acting "badly" because they are disappointed, s…

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1058: Getting Creative Breakthroughs and Turning Them Into Action with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 36:29

1M ago36:29

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Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle shares the tools and strategies for seeing the creative process through from start to finish. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to feel more confident taking risks 2) How to make creative blocks work in your favor 3) How to get the most out of AI for work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1058 for clickable versions of the …

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Episode 460: Losing autonomy and I got skipped for a promotion even though I'm awesome 33:07

1M ago33:07

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I have managed a product for some months now. My previous manager split their team in to mini-teams of 2-3 people. They gave me a small team and plenty of autonomy to own the product and go crazy on it. I had the time of my life as the team lead. I learned a ton and was really developing man…

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1057: How to Improve Your Next Conversation with Jefferson Fisher 31:31

1M ago31:31

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Jefferson Fisher shares his three-part communication system for handling difficult conversations with ease. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best first word to use 2) How to set boundaries people will respect 3) Two tricks for handling disagreements Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1057 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFFERSON —…

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