How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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:1) The best approaches for understanding your audience upfront2) Three universal practices to command attention3) Handy strategies to prepare you for the tough questionsAbout 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 reputation management, crisis communications, media relations, PR 2.0 and social media programs.Items Mentioned in this Show:Deirdre’s Company: Pure Performance CommunicationsDeirdre’s Website: DeirdreBreckenridge.comDeirdre’s Book: PR 2.0 Deirdre’s Podcast: Women WorldwideDeirdre’s Course: Handling an Unruly Audience on Linkedin LearningAuthor: Mel RobbinsBook: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizApp: GrammarlyView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep242. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Des 201737min

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:1) Why having fun is critical to your success2) How to build your own oasis3) Perspectives to switch from a culture of now vs. the culture of whenAbout 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 author, keynote speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed hundreds of thousands of businesses leaders worldwide.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: Happen to Your Career’s free 8 day courseDave’s Books: The Power of Having Fun and The Myth of MultitaskingDave’s courses on Linkedin LearningDave’s Website: DaveCrenshaw.comBook: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyBook: The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book by Chuck NorrisProduct: Google Home MiniStudy: National Marriage ProjectStudy: Project Time OffStudy: The Role of Dopamine in Learning, Memory and Performance in a Water Escape TaskView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep241. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Des 201736min

Michael J. Gelb walks us through the power of connectedness, the importance of being aware of the people around you, and practices that can help your internal wellness.   You'll Learn: Why uber-busy global leaders make time for face-to-face interactions How to consciously spread positive emotion Practicing the opposite of stress response   About Michael: Michael is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development and a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, executive coaching and innovative leadership. Michael co-directs the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business and is on the faculty of the Institute for Management Studies.  He brings more than 30 years of experience as a professional speaker, seminar leader and executive coach to his diverse, international clientele.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep140 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Des 201742min

Sam Carpenter explores how you can effectively work with the collection of systems that make up your work and life.You’ll Learn:1) The benefit of seeing your complex life as a simpler collection of systems2) How to analyze and fix the kinks in your system3) Top systems that are most often dysfunctionalAbout 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 PathwayOne, an online marketing firm based in Italy.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sam’s Books: Work the System and The Systems MindsetSam’s Company: CentratelApp: Say It & Mail ItBook: How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry BrowneView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep239. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Des 201736min

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 School; her client list includes Verizon, Hilton Hotels, Disney, Bank of America, Xerox, CitiGroup, JPMorgan, and the FBI among many others.  Ann is co-author of First Impressions: What You Don’t Know About How Others See You, which was published by Random House and translated into 24 languages.  Ann holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from New York University.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep238 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Des 201746min

Carmen Simon shows how to become impossible to ignore by integrating the right components to influence our audience’s minds. You’ll Learn:1) The three components of a good story2) Why causation in a story can be both sexy and tricky at the same time3) Why relatable emotions are more important than strong emotionsAbout Carmen Dr. Carmen Simon is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Founder of Memzy. She has applied the latest neuroscience research findings to deliver workshops, design, and consulting services. Carmen is a published author and a frequent keynote speaker at conferences in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. She holds doctorates in instructional technology and cognitive psychology, and uses her knowledge to offer business professionals a flashlight and a magnet: one to call attention to what’s important in a message, the other to make it stick to the audience’s brain so they can act on it. Carmen’s brain science coaching helps business professionals motivate listeners and stand out from too much sameness in the industry.Items Mentioned in this Show:Carmen’s Website: MEMZYCarmen’s book: Impossible to IgnoreBook: Superforecasting by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan GardnerPrevious episode: 011: Making Messages Memorable with Dr. Carmen SimonView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep237.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Des 201739min

Infomercial star Anthony “Sully” Sullivan shares his best lessons learned about the art and science of persuasion.You’ll Learn:1) Approaches to understanding the pain and being the cure 2) How to make an entrance and take control3) Why you should own your nerves and not hide themAbout Sully 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 America,” “Rachel Ray,” “The Tonight Show,” “Conan” and “Katie,” as well as news programs MSNBC, ABC, CBS, BBC and Fox News Channel.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sully’s Website: AnthonySullivan.comSully’s Book: You Get What You Pitch ForBook: The Loyal Lieutenant: Leading Out Lance and Pushing Through the Pain on the Rocky Road to Paris by George HincapieBook: The Martian by Andy WeirView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep236. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Nov 201739min

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, team or organization. David has presented these simple, inspiring ideas on 5 continents to over 150 organizations in a wide range of industries.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep235 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Nov 201736min