776: How to Pushback Effectively and Stand Up For What You Want with Selena Rezvani
Selena Rezvani reveals why self-advocacy is critical for success–and how to do it effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to turn a “vague no” into something you can use 2) The LARA framework for when you’re faced with a no 3) How to know when it’s time to stop pushing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep776 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SELENA — Selena Rezvani’s mission is to help professionals stand up for themselves at work and advocate for their needs. She’s the author of 2 leadership books, the bestseller Pushback and The Next Generation of Women Leaders. Selena addresses thousands of professionals each year and has been featured in TEDx, Oprah.com, Inc., Todayshow.com, and NPR. Today she’s a columnist for NBC News Know Your Value. Selena is based in Philadelphia where she lives with her husband Geoff and 9 year old boy-girl twins. • Book: Pushback: How Smart Women Ask--and Stand Up--for What They Want • Website: SelenaRezvani.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Enclothed Cognition by Adam Galinsky and Hajo Adam • Previous episode: 282: How to Manage Your Attention and Your Priorities with Neen James • Previous Episode: 327: Unclog Your Brain through Unfocusing with Dr. Srini Pillay See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Jun 202236min
775: Susan Cain Uncovers the Surprising and Uplifting Power of Sorrow and Longing
Susan Cain explains how embracing bittersweetness helps us lead more creative, connected, and fulfilling careers and lives. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Two simple shifts to make you more courageous 2) How a bias for positivity is holding us back 3) How to keep your brain from wallowing in negativity Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep775 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan Cain is the #1 bestselling author of Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, which spent eight years on The New York Times best seller list, and has been translated into 40 languages. Susan’s TED talks have been viewed over 40 million times. LinkedIn named her the Top 6th Influencer in the World, just behind Richard Branson and Melinda French Gates. Susan partners with Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant and Dan Pink to curate the Next Big Idea Book Club. They donate all their proceeds to children’s literacy programs. Visit Susan at susancain.net.• Book: Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking • Quiz: Bittersweet Quiz • Website: SusanCain.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “The Compassionate Instinct” by Dacher Keltner • Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Video: Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care • Previous episode: 757: How to Find the Career You Truly Love with Marcus Buckingham See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Jun 202243min
774: How to Make Yourself Promotable with Amii Barnard-Bahn
Amii Barnard-Bahn shows you how to assess your unique strengths and opportunities to advance your career with her Promotability Index. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five elements of the promotability index 2) The 4 steps to developing strategic thinking 3) The one question to get the feedback that you need Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep774 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMII — Amii is a former Fortune Global 50 executive and a current C-Suite consultant to global companies like Bank of the West, Adobe and The Gap. She’s been recognized by Forbes as one of the top coaches for legal and compliance executives. Amii also contributes to the Harvard Business Review, guest lectures at Stanford and UC Berkeley, and is a Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Coaching. She speaks regularly on workplace culture, leadership effectiveness and corporate governance. She is the creator of The Promotability Index® and author of the companion PI Guidebook. Amii earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and her BA from Tufts. Amii is a lifelong diversity advocate who testified for the successful passage of first laws in the U.S. requiring corporate boards to include women. • Website and free Promotability Index: BarnardBahn.com • Article: Promotions Are Not Just About Your Credentials — They’re About Your Relationships • Book: The PI Guidebook: How the Promotability Index(R) Can Help You Get Ahead in Your Career • LinkedIn: Amii Barnard-Bahn • Twitter: @amiibb — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Leadership BS: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time by Jeffrey Pfeffer • Book: The Accursed by Joyce Carol Oates • Past episode: 217: An Effective (but Rare) Strategy to Snag Your Dream Job with Kristen Berndt See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Jun 202247min
773: How to Amplify Your Message Through Powerful Framing and Storytelling with Rene Rodriguez
Rene Rodriguez reveals a powerful three-step formula for amplifying your influence and getting your message heard. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising reason why your audience isn’t listening 2) The most powerful communication skill in your arsenal 3) How to craft a narrative and message that sticks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep773 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RENE — For over two decades, René has been researching and applying behavioral neuroscience as a dynamic keynote speaker, leadership advisor, world-class sales expert, and renowned speaker coach. He has also trained more than 100,000 people in applying behavioral psychology and neurology methodologies to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales, and change. • Book: Amplify Your Influence: Transform How You Communicate and Lead • Instagram: @seerenespeak • Website: MeetRene.com • TEDx Talk: Harnessing the Power of Courage | René Rodriguez | TEDxYouth@MinnetonkaHS • TEDx Talk: Sequencing Communication to Amplify Your Influence | René Rodriguez | TEDxYouth@MinnetonkaHS — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • TEDx Talk: How Peas Will Save Our Planet | Julia Albrecht | TEDxHamlineUniversity • Book: Let's Get Real or Let's Not Play: Transforming the Buyer/Seller Relationship by Mahan Khalsa and Stephen R. Covey • Movie scene: Cedar Rapid reframes insurance sales See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Jun 202247min
772: How to Build Resilience to Thrive in Uncertainty with Gemma Leigh Roberts
Gemma Leigh Roberts shares recent science behind resilience and how to bounce back from whatever the world throws at you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t confuse grit with resilience 2) The challenges worth seeking out to build your resilience 3) How to build resilience into daily routines Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep772 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GEMMA — Gemma Roberts is a chartered psychologist who has spent most of her working life teaching, writing, and speaking about what it takes to navigate challenges successfully, build resilience in the face of adversity, and create environments where each individual can thrive and perform at their peak, in their unique way. Her book, Mindset Matters: Developing Mental Agility and Resilience to Thrive in Uncertainty, which will be released in May 2022, came from her Mindset Matters newsletter on LinkedIn, which now has 500,000 subscribers. She is also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, with her courses garnering over 3 million learners. She also hosts the We Got This: Work+Life audio series on LinkedIn. • Book: Mindset Matters: Developing Mental Agility and Resilience to Thrive in Uncertainty • LinkedIn Newsletter: Mindset Matters • Website: GemmaLeighRoberts.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happiness by Dr. Steve PetersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2 Jun 202243min
771: How to Own Your Career and Build Your Dream Job with Ann Hiatt
Ann Hiatt shares valuable lessons learned on career development from her 15 years working alongside Silicon Valley’s top CEOs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top three things you can do to develop your career 2) How to deal with the pressures of big-impact opportunities 3) How to carve out your path to promotion when there is none Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep771 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANN — Ann Hiatt is a best selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor. She is a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years experience reporting directly to CEOs Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (Google/Alphabet). She has published articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CNBC. She has also contributed to articles in The New York Times, Economic Times, The Financial Times and Forbes. Her first book, Bet On Yourself, was published by HarperCollins in 2021. • Book: Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities • Website: BetonYourselfBook.com • LinkedIn: Ann Hiatt — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz • Book: Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs by John Doerr • Previous episode: 396: Insights into Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz Fosslien — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Gusto.com. Make doing payroll easy and get three free months at Gusto.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Mai 202244min
770: How to Become the Manager that Your Team Wants with Russ Laraway
Russ Laraway reveals how being a great manager is simpler than you think. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key to sharing feedback that actually works 2) How to get your manager to manage well 3) Why you need to “prioritize prioritization” and how to do it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep770 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RUSS — Russ has had a diverse 28 year operational management career. He was a Company Commander in the Marine Corps before starting his first company, Pathfinders. From there, Russ went to the Wharton School, and then onto management roles at Google and Twitter. He then co-founded Candor, Inc., along with bestselling author Kim Scott. Over the last several years, Russ served as the Chief People Officer at Qualtrics, and is now the Chief People Officer for the fast-growing venture capital firm, Goodwater Capital, where he is helping Goodwater and its portfolio companies to empower their people to do great work and be totally psyched while doing it. Over his career, Russ has managed 700 person teams and $700M businesses -- facing a vast array of leadership challenges along the way. He's the author of the book When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think. • Book: When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think • Website: www.WhenTheyWinYouWin.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Separate Peace by Jonathan Knowles • Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott • Book: Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give the fathers in your life something special at StoryWorth.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
26 Mai 202248min
769: How to Command the Room, Connect with Your Audience, and Close the Deal with Laura Sicola
Laura Sicola breaks down the communication tools and techniques for building a strong presence and delivering maximum impact. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How you’re introducing yourself wrong—and how to do it better 2) The magic words to capture your audience’s attention 3) What it really takes to persuade your audience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep769 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, podcast host, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. Laura’s TEDx talk, “Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your Name Right,” has over 6.6 million views. As founder of Vocal Impact Productions, her mission is to help leaders master the Three Cs of Vocal Executive Presence so they can COMMAND the room, CONNECT with the audience, and CLOSE the deal. • Book: Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice • TEDx Talk: Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right | Laura Sicola | TEDxPenn • Website: VocalImpactProductions.com • Podcast: Speaking to Influence • LinkedIn: Dr. Laura Sicola — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Microphone: Shure SM7B • Microphone: Shure BETA 87A • Study: The Center for Talent Innovation's Key Findings: Executive Presence • Book: Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded by Maxwell Maltz • Book: Life Is Magic: My Inspiring Journey from Tragedy to Self-Discovery by Jon Dorenbos and Larry Platt • Book: Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: Includes 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds (My First I Can Read) by James Dean and Kimberly Dean See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Mai 202256min
