482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity

“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:1) When internal competitiveness can be positive for an organization2) A secret tip for crushing your next yearly performance review3) The massive benefits of bringing just a little bit more energy to each work dayAbout 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?Items mentioned in the show: Workplace Poker: Are You Playing the Game, or Just Getting Played? by Dan RustWorkplacepoker.comWorkplace Poker blogFrontline LearningMastery by George LeonardEvernote appView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Jun 201638min

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:1) How the new speech-coaching app Ummo can enhance your speaking2) When the use of filler words is helpful3) What is “upspeak” and its implications on how you’re perceivedAbout AnshulAnshul 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).Items mentioned in the show:Camp K12Ummo app – they want your feedback! hello@ummoapp.comThe Things They Carried by Tim O’BrienUmmo app’s Facebook pageView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep24See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Jun 201630min

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 creativity2) 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” kitAbout 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.Items mentioned in the show: Michael’s website, mikekerr.comThe Humor Advantage by Michael KerrFifteen Dogs by André AlexisView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep23See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Jun 201643min

Former marketing VP and current speaker/author Catherine Kaputa discusses strategies for developing and communicating your personal brand at the workplace.You’ll learn:1) How smart elevator conversations can catapult your career2) Approaches to take the ‘work’ out of networking3) Techniques to subtly communicate your valueAbout CatherineCatherine 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 Street.Items mentioned in the show: selfbrand.com Graduate to a Great Career by Catherine KaputaYou Are a Brand! by Catherine KaputaEntourage clip – Vincent Chase is a brand video clipGeorge Costanza – call me T-bone video clipCatherine’s Twitter pageThe Sun Also Rises by Ernest HemingwayThe Tale of Genji by Murasaki ShikibuBeauty effect researchView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep22See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Jun 201631min

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:1) How to send cold emails, without being a spammer2) How to zero in on a recipient’s email address3) Best practices in customization, subject lines, and openers to ensure your email gets readAbout AlexAlex 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.Items mentioned in the show: Streak (CRM for gmail)YeswareQuickmail.ioSidekick chrome extensionThe Pratfall Effect RapportivePete Holmes “You Make it Weird” featuring Zach GalifianakisCall Me Ted by Ted TurnerGrant Cardone’s YouTube channelGary Vaynerchuk’s YouTube channelKevin Smith’s SModcastTextEditRocketship.fmInspirebeats.comAlex’s YouTube channelView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep21See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Jun 201629min

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 strategy2) The importance of spending time with people at different ages3) An easy tool that allows you to step back and ‘audit’ your own intangible assets, at any point in your careerAbout LyndaLynda Gratton 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.Items mentioned in the show: The 100 Year Life: Navigating Our Future Work Life by Lynda Gratton & Andrew ScottThe Shift: The Future of Work is Already Here by Lynda GrattonDiagnostic self-audit of assets100yearlife.comMust Success Cost So Much? by Paul EvansStewart Friedman, authorCarl Jung, author & psychologistLynda Gratton on TwitterView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep20See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Jun 201626min

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 messages2) The power of a smile, and the impact it can have on people remembering you3) Easy ways to make people around you feel special every daySubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep19 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AREL — Arel 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 two years in a row for his work as a leader in America and has been a featured speaker at the White House. He’s was selected as one of the 100 world “Leaders of Tomorrow” by the St. Gallen Symposium, an international organization in Switzerland.• Arel’s website: arelmoodie.com• Arel's website: artoflikability.com• Arel’s Facebook page — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Show: The Ellen DeGeneres Show• Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini• Book: Leadership and Self Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute• Video: Key & Peele “Text Message Confusion” (NSFW, numerous f-bombs)• Article: Gallup poll about workplace satisfaction• Study: Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman feedback study• Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz• Website: truespeakingsuccess.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Jun 201648min

Verily co-founder and CEO Kara Eschbach shares about the differences between the corporate world and entrepreneurship, and what everyone can do better navigate their careers.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How a casual brunch transformed Kara’s career on Wall Street into founding and launching a major web publication.2) How to accelerate your career by taking on more responsibility, faster.3) Tips and tricks for building a great working relationship with your manager, regardless of your industry.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep18 for clickable versions of the links below. — 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 accelerate their career. Kara earned her BS with highest distinction from Purdue University, where she was a member of the varsity golf team and selected as the class commencement speaker.• Kara's website: Verily • Kara's Instagram: Instagram• Kara's email: Kara@VerilyMag.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Evernote app• App: Snapchat appSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Jun 201639min