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Author and consultant James Sudakow takes a sledgehammer of silliness to corporate jargon to help boost your credibility and relatability in corporate communications. You’ll learn: 1) Why do we do this jargon in the first place? 2) How the use of such jargon can actually damage our credibility and make people take us less seriously 3) Some key phrases to avoid right away--and what to use in their place James Sudakow is author of Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit… and Other Stupid Stuff We Say in the Corporate World (Purple Squirrel Media, February 2016). He serves as the principal of CH Consulting, Inc., a boutique management and organizational effectiveness consulting practice he founded in 2010. Sudakow specializes in helping companies manage organizational transformation, create talent management strategies and programs that maximize employee capabilities and improve business performance. Before starting his own consultancy, James held leadership roles

Bonnie goes on a quest, after she finds the truth about the origin of the village waterfalls. A short story suitable for young children aged 6 years old to teenagers 15 years old.

Master facilitator Tim Hurson shares some of his favorite insights and approaches for creativity and problem-solving. You’ll learn: 1) The know-wonder and GPS tools for sparking additional creative ideas 2) The mighty benefits of the “third third” when coming up with creative ideas 3) A wonderfully obvious secret of productivity Tim Hurson is a founding partner of thinkx intellectual capital (www.thinkxic.com), a firm that provides global corporations with training, facilitation, and consultation in productive thinking and innovation. He's both a faculty member and Trustee of the Creative Education Foundation, and a founding director of Facilitators Without Borders. Tim thinks the phrase “out of the box thinking” should be put back in the box and buried in a deep hole. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep26

“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: When internal competitiveness can be positive for an organization A secret tip for crushing your next yearly performance review The massive benefits of bringing just a little bit more energy to each work day About 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? View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep25

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: How the new speech-coaching appUmmo can enhance your speaking When the use of filler words is helpful What is “upspeak” and its implications on how you’re perceived About Anshul Anshul 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).

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 creativity 2) 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” kit About 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. View transcript, show n

Former marketing VP and current speaker/author Catherine Kaputa discusses strategies for developing and communicating your personal brand at the workplace. You’ll learn: How smart elevatorconversations can catapult your career Approaches to take the ‘work’ out of networking Techniques to subtly communicate your value About Catherine Catherine 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  View transcript, show no

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: How to send cold emails, without being a spammer How to zero in on a recipient’s email address Best practices in customization, subject lines, and openers to ensure your email gets read About Alex Alex 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. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep21

Ben is in a foul mood and to cheer him up Katie offers to find a ghost. Will they find one? A short story suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and children aged 5 years old to 12 years old.

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 strategy 2) The importance of spending time with people at different ages 3) An easy tool that allows you to step back and ‘audit’ your own intangible assets, at any point in your career About Lynda Lynda 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. View transc

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 messages 2) The power of a smile, and the impact it can have on people remembering you 3) Easy ways to make people around you feel special every day About ArelArel 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 2 years in a row for his work as a leader in America and has been a featured speaker at the White Hou

Verily co-founder and CEO Kara Eschbach speaks about the differences between the corporate world and entrepreneurship, and what everyone can do better navigate their careers. You’ll learn: How a casual brunch transformed Kara’s career on Wall Street into founding and launching a major web publication How to accelerate your career by taking on more responsibility, faster Tips and tricks for building a great working relationship with your manager, regardless of your industry 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 ac

In this Memorial Day mini-episode, Pete shares a quick memory tip for remembering names from the book Remember Every Name Every Time by Benjamin Levy.

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 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 present

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: Why aiming to fail can actually increase success in the long run How to turn “no” into a positive word What you can do to put the “go for no” philosophy into practice in your life 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. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at

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 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

Dr. Marcia Reynolds provides tools for some extra self-mastery around emotions to enrich ourselves and our colleagues. You’ll hear: 1) The story of a dramatic exchange in jail that altered Marcia’s life trajectory—and made me cry. 2) Key coaching questions that make people stop, think, and become open to change. 3) The four steps to change your emotional state at will. About Marcia: Dr. Marcia Reynolds coaches, teaches and presents at conferences worldwide on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal success. She is the author of 3 award-winning books, The Discomfort Zone, Wander Woman, and Outsmart Your Brain. Her doctorate is in organizational psychology with an emphasis on the challenges and needs of high-achievers in the workplace. She has overcome many roadblocks and detours in life, which makes her writing and teaching personal, practical and inspirational. View transcript, show notes, l

Annabelle just loves to dance, and nothing is going to stop her from being amazing. A short story suitable for toddlers, preschoolers, and children aged 2 years old to 8 years old.

In today’s selfie-filtered world, people crave authenticity more than ever. Dr Todd Dewett shows us how valuable it is to be your true self, and why being a genuine  person is just as important as being a professional at work. Dr Todd Dewett shows us how valuable it is to be your true self, and why being a genuine  person is just as important as being a professional at work. You’ll learn: 1) The importance of being real, and how to safely reveal more of your authentic self at work. 2) The power of vulnerability, and how exposing your mistakes can actually make you a better boss. 3) How to approach self improvement without it being overwhelming. Bio: Dr. Todd Dewett is an internationally-recognized leadership and success expert and author.After beginning his career with Andersen Consulting and Ernst &Young, he earned a Ph.D.  in Management from Texas A&M University.  He now travels the world and speaks to thousands of people every year. His v

In this episode, "Rising Star of the Consulting Profession" Claire Pedersen Patel shares insight into her rapid career rise, from the importance of finding confidence to the traits that turn employees into great leaders. You’ll learn: How Claire’s own initiative landed her a position managing an entire associate team. What to do when you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing at work. The qualities that truly stand out on resumes. You’ll learn: How Claire’s own initiative landed her a position managing an entire associate team. What to do when you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing at work. The qualities that truly stand out on resumes. Claire Pedersen Patel is a Principal and Capability Leader at Trexin Consulting.  She was recently recognized with Consulting Magazine’s “35 Under 35 Rising Stars” award.  Claire manages one fifth of Trexin’s client delivery t