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Mike Lewis shares his journey from professional private equity to professional squash and provides perspective on how/when/why to jump into what you really want to do.   You'll Learn: When it’s time to jump The right mindset for taking your jump Actionable ways to tune into your internal voice and deepest desires   About Mike: Mike Lewis is the Founder and CEO of When to Jump, a global curated community featuring the individuals, stories, and ideas relating to leaving something comfortable in order to pursue a passion. Launched in 2016, the platform has attracted millions of impressions through digital and print media, in-person experiences, and col

Actor and Drunk History creator Derek Waters joins Marc to talk about his own history as a kid from Baltimore who went Hollywood.

Technology mogul Magdalena Yesil shares how to boost your gravitas, results, and ability to be heard at the workplace.   You'll Learn: What is the professional ask and why you should do it How to access and convey greater gravitas Tips for being heard better in meetings   About Madalena: Magdalena Yeşil is a founder, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist of many of the world’s top technology companies, including Salesforce, where she was the first investor and founding board member. Yesil is a former general partner at U.S. Venture Partners, where she oversaw investments in more than thirty early-stage companies and served on the boards of many. A technology pioneer, Yeşil founded three of the

Clay Scroggins discusses how to lead without being in the top position.   You'll Learn: Three simple questions to help you collaborate better The equation for powerful leadership How to have difficult conversations with your boss   About Clay: Clay Scroggins is the lead pastor of North Point Community Church, providing visionary and directional leadership for all the local church staff and congregation. Clay understands firsthand how to manage the tension of leading when you’re not in charge. Clay holds a degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech, as well as a master’s degree and doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. Clay and his wife

Laurie Metcalf Also, Tom Segura returns to talk about his new special.

Professional speaking guru Grant Baldwin shares lessons learned for becoming a better public speaker.   You'll Learn: The one thing that distinguishes professional speakers from the rest Top things NOT to do when presenting Helpful ways to make a huge upgrade to your presentation skills   About Grant: Grant is a veteran speaker who started his public speaking career as a youth pastor. Since then, he has given thousands of presentations in conferences, assemblies, conventions, and other events.  He is the host of The Speaker Lab, a podcast that helps other speakers start, build, and grow their business.   View transcript, show notes, and links at

Richard Jenkins talks with Marc about being a late starter, giving up hope, and becoming one the great character actors working today.

Professor Eddie Davila discusses how to identify, view, handle, and thrive amidst pressure at work.   You'll Learn: Why pressure is really an honor and a gift What to do when you get stressed in low-pressure situations How to use stress to prep for high-pressure situations   About Eddie: Eddie Davila is a faculty member in Arizona State University’s highly ranked supply chain management program.  At ASU he teaches over 3000 students per year in person and online.  He has a 12-part intro to supply chain management series on Youtube that has over 3 million hits.  It is actually the top ranked item on youtube when you search supply chain.  And more rece

Professional organizer Suzanna Kaye shares her tips on optimal to-do lists for optimal productivity.   You'll Learn: How to cope when your tasks are too overwhelming A common mistake when working the to-do lists and apps Guidelines for identifying your priorities   About Suzanna: Suzanna Kaye is a speaker with a passion! She can be found training and speaking to audiences both locally and internationally about how to structure their lives in new ways to be more productive and organized. Suzanna is the founder of Spark! Organizing, LLC as well as a former CFO for a national corporation. She brings a creative, encouraging, and judgement-free approach to productivity and organization. Her favorit

Comedian and actor Fortune Feimster joins Marc in the garage fresh off getting engaged to her girlfriend.

In this 2017 greatest hit, professor Clint Longenecker shares his research-based insights on career performance improvement.   You'll Learn: Research revealing the 5 key things high performers have in common The dangers of being too busy The power of a strategic S.T.O.P.   About Clint: Clinton Oliver Longenecker, is an award winning educator, is one of “America’s leaders in the area of rapid performance improvement” and is a Distinguished University Professor and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence in The College of Business and Innovation at The University of Toledo.

Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of America's most celebrated and insightful writers. But there's part of him that would be fine with it all going away. Marc and Ta-Nehisi talk about the impulse to pull back when things start to get good, the burden of being treated as a representative for a larger community, and the reason Ta-Nehisi finds Black Panther so relatable. They also discuss two of Ta-Nehisi's biggest influences: James Baldwin and David Carr. This episode is sponsored by SimpliSafe.

In this 2017 greatest hit, talent builder Dodie Gomer shares best practices for leading people to results--when you’re not in charge.   You'll Learn: How setting a clear vision on tiny matters delivers huge benefits Tactics for projecting powerful composure The value of using “strong words” and eliminating “weak words” in your communications   About Dodie: Dodie Gomer believes far beyond technical potential. She is known as a talent builder. Dodie has 25+ years of corporate HR leadership. She inspires individuals to tap into their unique talent to go beyond their technical expertise and develop as leaders – even if they never plan to be a manager. Whether it is a keynote address, lea

Pete reviews 2017's greatest hits, starting with Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich. In this episode, Tasha shares insights on self-awareness, what we can benefit from it, and what to do to strengthen our self-awareness.   You'll Learn: 7 indicators that reveal if you’re actually self-aware (most aren’t!) Why you need to be more self-aware What you’re doing wrong when it comes to introspection   About Tasha: Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author (Bankable Leadership). With a PhD in organizational psychology, she is also the founder of The Eurich Group, where she’s help

Ring in the New Year with the Maron Family, as Marc plays some of his earliest interactions with his father, mother and brother on WTF.

Marc closes out 2017 with some of his close friends, author Michael Marcus and therapist Dr. Stephen Dansiger.

Pete reflects on the holidays and the importance of gratitude and generosity.   View links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/christmas2017

Marc presents a look back at some holiday moments from the earliest years of WTF.

Buffy Bunny is back and this time there's been a big Christmas mix-up. Buffy accidentally sets Christmas on a slippery slope, one that means his friends may not get the presents they wanted for Christmas, that is if they get any presents at all! Will Buffy be able to help Santa? You'll have to listen and find out. Happy holidays everyone! Thank you for listening to Story Time this year, we so appreciate your support. Enjoy your holidays and we will see you in the New Year.

Do you remember Billy the Bathtub? The special bathtub who can move his feet and likes to play with his friends in the park? Do you remember that Billy lives in a big old house in Winnipeg, Canada? Now, Winnipeg isn't too far from the North Pole (as sleighs and reindeer fly), and we all know who lives at the North Pole, don't we? Would you like to hear about the time Billy the Bathtub helped Santa? You would?!? Then this story is for you! This story is suitable for children ages 4 to 10 years old. Merry Christmas everyone