022: Developing your Professional Brand with Catherine Kaputa
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 Juni 201631min
021: Making Cold Emails HOT with Alex Berman
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 Juni 201629min
020: Strategically Spending Your 100 Years with Lynda Gratton
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 Juni 201626min
019: Increasing Likability with Arel Moodie (Host of the Art of Likability podcast)
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 Juni 201648min
018: Expanding Your Role with Kara Eschbach
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 Juni 201639min
017: Connecting a Better Way with Thom Singer (Host of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast)
Prolific speaker/author/Master of Ceremonies Thom Singer provides mindsets and tactics for building the best possible relationships with colleagues and new connections.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why a simple hand-written note still goes a long way.2) How to apply the coffee / meal /beer rule to de-clutter your contact list.3) The art of reframing “I’m busy” into something positive.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep17 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THOM — Thom has an eclectic background working in sales, marketing and business development roles for Fortune 500 Companies, law firms, and entrepreneurial ventures. He is a professional master of ceremonies, motivational keynote speaker, and the author of eleven books on the power of business development, networking, entrepreneurship, legal marketing, and presentation skills while also serving as the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast. He regularly speaks at business and association conferences around the United States and beyond – and has presented to over 600 audiences during his career as a speaker. He lives in the amazing city of Austin, Texas where he and his wife are the parents of two highly spirited daughters.• Thom's website: thomsinger.com• Thom's podcast: Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey• Book: Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey B. MacKay• Book: Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life by Mark Scharenbroich• Artist: The Beach Boys on iTunesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
27 Maj 201644min
016: Going for No with Andrea Waltz
Who would have thought failure could be fun? Andrea Waltz explains the ‘go for no’ philosophy, and how learning to fail might just be the best thing for your career.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why aiming to fail can actually increase success in the long run.2) How to turn “no” into a positive word.3) What you can do to put the “go for no” philosophy into practice in your life.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep16 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREA —Andrea Waltz is passionate about helping people overcome the fear of the word NO and feelings of failure and rejection that go along with it. Along with her husband and business partner Richard Fenton, they share their message through books, training programs and speaking at conventions and conferences. They are authors of Go for No! and with 300,000 copies sold it’s been in the top 20 of Amazon’s “Sales” books for the last five years.• Andrea's book: Go for No! Yes is the destination, No is how you get there by Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz• Andrea’s website: goforno.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Dr. Carol Dweck’s ‘Mindset’ research• Book: Do It! Let’s Get Off Our Butts by Peter McWilliams• Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz• Blog: Seth Godin’s blog• Book: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo• App: Followup.cc app• Book: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert• Book: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Liz GilbertSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
25 Maj 201632min
015: David Allen, The World's Leading Authority on Productivity and Creator of Getting Things Done (GTD)
If you ever find yourself going crazy with all the “stuff” on your mind, this episode is for you. Legendary productivity expert, GTD (Getting Things Done) originator, and best-selling author David Allen shares keys to getting work and life under control.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why “write it on your butt“ can be a valid system.2) The core principles, science, and practices underlying the world’s most-used personal productivity system.3) How to cultivate the space our brains to generate power and creativity.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep15 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Allen is widely recognized as the world’s leading authority on personal and organizational productivity. He’s an author, consultant, international lecturer, and Founder & Chairman of the David Allen Company, which serves over 40% of the Fortune 100. His 30 years of pioneering research, coaching, and education have earned him recognition by Forbes, Fast Company, and many others as “One of the world’s most influential thinkers” in the arena of personal productivity. PC Magazine called him one of the “Top 100 to Follow” on Twitter. His book Getting Things Done has sold about three million copies in 30 languages. His GTD system has given rise to a thriving industry of websites, blogs and software applications.• David’s book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity• David’s website: gettingthingsdone.com• David's Twitter: twitter— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• App: The Trello platform• Video: GTD with OmniFocus software• Personality: Peter Drucker• Article: 43 great quotes from David Allen• Film: Office Space• Book: Brain Chains by Dr. Theo Compernolle• Personality: John-RogerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Maj 201646min
