How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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 methodologyA 5-card hand that you should have in your back pocket to spark great ideas and solutionsBest practices for self-motivationAbout StaceyStacey 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 running and practicing yoga) or writing blog posts (staceysdiylife.com) and books (Astro-Wed.com).Prior to her current role, Stacey’s previous experience runs the gamut of in-house to agency side, working with a diverse array of clients from liquor and cigars to healthcare and youth non-profits.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: AstroWed: The Universe’s Most Kick-ass Wedding Planning Workbook by Stacey DyerWebsite: OffbeatBride.comBook: Upward Spiral by Alex KorbBook: Originals by Adam GrantBook: Blue Mind by Wallace NicholsBook: Zag by Marty NeumeierWebsite: StaceyDyer.comWebsite: Astro-wed.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep92See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Des 201649min

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 developmentWhat’s a “positive no” how to deliver oneTips and tricks to upgrade your workflow processAbout MichaelBefore 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.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: trulyproductive.comBook: The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes by William UryBook: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David AllenBook: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner KlempOnline Scheduling: ScheduleOnceOnline Scheduling: CalendlyView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep91See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Des 201636min

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 smootherFundamental questions to ask to realign yourself with your goalsHow to hack your emotionsAbout ManeeshManeesh 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. Sethi is the chairman and chief executive officer of Behavioral Technology Group, Inc.Items Mentioned in this Show:Gadget: PavlokBook: The Culture Code by Clotaire RepailleBlog: Hack the System: Cheat Codes for LifeBook: The Ultimate Introduction to NLP by Richard Bandler App: TodoistApp: Rescue TimeView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep90See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Nov 201633min

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 timeOptimal options to integrate into your 15-minute morning routineApproaches to finding, developing, and building confidenceAbout FarnooshFarnoosh 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. When she is not serving her clients, Farnoosh is traveling extensively and stays devoted to her daily yoga practice.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: ProlificLiving.comBook: The Artist’s Way by Julia CameronBreathing technique: PranayamaBook: The Power of Full Engagement by Tony SchwartzWebsite: TheEnergyProject.comBook: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanTool: TodoistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Nov 201640min

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 toNifty hacks to help you maximize ExcelA checklist to serve your need for computer speed.About DanDan 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 Center for Reaction Engineering.Dan is highly proficient with technology, programming (Perl, Python, PHP, JS, HTML) and computers, and is the computer genius behind Element 26, a boutique computer consulting company based in Evanston, Illinois.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Element26.netApplication: AutomatorProgramming Language: AppleScriptSoftware: Anti-MalwareAuthor: Malcolm GladwellArticle: Solid State Drive vs. Hard Disk DriveView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep88See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Nov 201635min

Michelle Gielan returns with even more ways to spread positive energy for positive results.You’ll Learn:The ABCs to formulating solutionsHow to weaken the power of negative thoughtsKeeping up to date with current events while remaining positive About MichelleMichelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, 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 attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, FORBES, CNN, FOX, and Harvard Business Review.Items Mentioned in this Show:TV Show: Inspire Happiness with Michelle Gielan and Shawn AchorWebsite: broadcastinghappiness.comVideo Workshop: Inspire HappinessOrganization: Solutions Journalism NetworkTED Talk: Amy CuddyBook: The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah DiesenView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep87See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Nov 201631min

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 line and resolve conflict.  Kwame is an attorney at The Christian Law Office, specializing in business law for startups and entrepreneurs. He is a Legal Analyst at the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at the Ohio State University, focusing on health disparities and the social and political structures that create and maintain them. He is a consultant at the American Negotiation Institute and produces “Negotiation for Entrepreneurs” the top negotiation podcast on iTunes. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep86 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Nov 201638min

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 forHow small rituals will help your team power through a projectThe classic/evolutionary/revolutionary system for generating broad alternativesAbout PrescottPrescott 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 Design, to work directly with small business and startup clients. Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Busy CreatorWebsite: Starship DesignBook: The Culture Code by Clotaire RapailleAudiobook: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerSoftware: TextExpanderView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep85See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Nov 201630min