Best How To Be Awesome At Your Job Podcasts (2025)

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1113: How to Make Memorable and Lasting First Impressions with Rebecca Okamoto 34:11

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Rebecca Okamoto helps transform your introduction from boring to powerful. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to introduce yourself in 20 words or less 2) How to project confidence in your introduction–both in person and online 3) Best practices for crafting great first impressions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1113 for clickable versions of the l…

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Board Games That Make You Smarter With Money (Without Feeling Like School) SB1767 1:15:59

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Here's a secret: some of the best financial education doesn't come from books or podcasts. It comes from a board game box. Joe Saul-Sehy welcomes Kylie Prymus, board game expert and owner of Pittsburgh's award-winning store Games Unlimited, for a conversation about the games that sneak money lessons into brilliant gameplay. These aren't boring "edu…

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Black Friday Tech: What's Worth Buying (And What's Just Hype) SB1766 1:09:10

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Black Friday's coming, your inbox is screaming deals at you, and you're trying to figure out: is this tech actually worth it, or will it be collecting dust by Valentine's Day? Joe Saul-Sehy, guest co-host CFP Anna Allem, and Neighbor Doug bring in Bridget Carey from CNET to cut through the holiday tech chaos. Bridget's spent her career testing gadg…

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Why Being Grateful Makes Us Feel Great (A Thanksgiving Re-run) 27:17

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It's Thanksgiving - a good time to think about gratitude and being selfless. Concentrating on the things we have to be grateful for is a great way to boost your happiness. So thank the people who've done good things for you, and think of ways you can help others too. This circle of gratitude – the science suggests – will also make you a better frie…

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Episode 488: How do I survive in a culture of optics and jira slacker 30:38

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey Dave and Jamison, Big fan of the show — listening from Portugal! (Proof that even across the Atlantic, software politics are universal.) I’m a tech lead, and lately I’ve noticed a culture where people seem to care way more about how things look than what actually gets done. It’s like the…

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The Smart Person's Guide to Black Friday Deals (SB1765) 1:22:09

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Black Friday is coming, and you've got two choices: get trampled at 3 a.m. for a discount air fryer, or learn how the pros actually save hundreds without the drama. Joe Saul-Sehy and Neighbor Doug kick off Black Friday week with the perfect blend of strategy and sanity. First up: Australian comedian Josh Liston tries to make sense of American Thank…

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How to Actually Use Money Apps the Right Way (According to FinTech Pros) SB1764 1:14:50

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What if you could sit down with the people actually building the future of personal finance and just... ask them everything? That's exactly what happens in this episode. Joe Saul-Sehy gathers three FinTech insiders around the basement table—Peter Polson (founder, Tiller), Aaron Froug (founder, Grifin), and Ryan Ruff (longtime FinTech pro, Array)—fo…

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1112: How to Beat Digital Exhaustion and Reclaim Your Energy with Paul Leonardi 47:47

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Paul Leonardi reveals how notifications, multitasking, and endless tools quietly burn us out–and how you can reset your energy. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two hidden forces behind your digital exhaustion 2) Simple ways to reduce attention-switching 3) How to reclaim your energy from your devices Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1112 for click…

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How to Actually Listen (Not Just Wait to Talk) SB1763 1:17:54

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Be honest: When someone's talking to you, are you actually listening—or just waiting for your turn to speak? Joe Saul-Sehy and OG welcome executive coach Katie O'Malley, who's here to expose how terrible most of us are at paying attention—and more importantly, how to fix it. Whether you're trying to connect with your spouse, navigate a tough conver…

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Episode 487: My manager ignores me during 1:1's and I am required to work in an empty office 36:18

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: “My manager insists on a weekly 1:1 with me, but he rarely pays attention. He’s often on his laptop, texting, checking email — basically anything but listening. I’ve tried sending agendas, rescheduling, reducing frequency, waiting until he’s less busy — nothing helps. I’ve even started sitti…

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Should You Actually Use a Catastrophic Health Plan? (& more questions from YOU!) SB1762 1:14:22

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Pop quiz: If your health insurance premiums keep climbing, should you just go catastrophic and pocket the savings? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and CFP Anna Allem tackle that exact question, along with a handful of other money decisions that keep Stackers up at night. From navigating healthcare coverage gaps to figuring out when (and how) to withdraw from a …

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1111: How to Get Better Results from AI to Amplify Your Productivity with Gianluca Mauro 52:39

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Gianluca Mauro discusses the mindset and habits for getting the most out of AI tools. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to avoid the trap of AI “workslop” 2) What you can and can’t expect AI to do 3) The CIDI framework for better prompting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1111 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GIANLUCA — Gianluca is…

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Why You Feel Broke Even When You're Doing Everything Right (SB1761) 59:56

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Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" with money—but still barely getting ahead? You're budgeting. You're saving what you can. You cut the subscriptions, meal prep on Sundays, and skip the daily latte. So why does it still feel like you're spinning your wheels? In this Greatest Hits episode, Joe Saul-Sehy welcomes Erin Lowry (Broke Millenn…

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1110: How to Multiply Your Opportunities through Smarter LinkedIn Posts with Jason Feifer 48:59

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Jason Feifer discusses how to advance your career by creating winning LinkedIn content. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why LinkedIn matters even when you aren’t job hunting 2) What most get wrong about personal branding 3) The trick to getting your posts seen on LinkedIn Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1110 for clickable versions of the links below.…

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Jonathan Clements: Why Simple Beats Complicated Every Time (SB1760) 1:23:29

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Here's what nobody tells you about building wealth: it's not about finding the perfect investment or timing the market. It's about doing boring things consistently until they're not boring anymore—they're just your life. In this Greatest Hits episode, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG revisit a 2023 conversation with Jonathan Clements, the beloved former Wall S…

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Episode 486: No one on my team talks and skip level meetings 29:19

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I work at a big tech company on a remote team of about 10 people, and most of them have been here for 5+ years. I’m in the “newer” half of the team with 4 years here. My problem is, in group meetings, absolutely NO ONE talks. I mean zero small talk, they have trouble responding to simple yes…

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What a 12-Hour Walk Teaches You About Money (And Life) SB1759 59:53

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Here's a wild idea: What if the thing holding you back isn't your bank account, your age, or your circumstances—it's just the story you've been telling yourself? Joe Saul-Sehy and OG sit down with Colin O'Brady, four-time world record holder and endurance athlete who's done things most people would call impossible: solo trek across Antarctica, row …

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1109: How to Find Great Mentors and Build Your Legacy with Dr. Deborah Heiser 33:02

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Dr. Deborah Heiser discusses how and why to find mentors from all directions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The fundamental human need that mentorship fulfills 2) Why most struggle to find mentors—and the simple fix 3) The unlikely places where you can find more mentors Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1109 for clickable versions of the links below.…

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What Retirees Wish They'd Known 10 Years Ago (SB1758) 1:10:58

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Want to know what keeps retirees up at night? It's not what they did—it's what they wish they'd done ten years earlier. Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by Jill Siriani (Frugal Friends), Jesse Cramer (The Best Interest), and Doc G (Earn & Invest), who all pull up chairs in the basement for a powerhouse roundtable on the five regrets that show up again and a…

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1108: How to Think, Act, and Achieve Like an “A-Player” with Rob Monson 38:11

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Rob Monson reveals how professionals can become A-players—and what leaders can do to retain them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hard truth many leaders don’t want to accept 2) What A-players do differently from the rest 3) The simple trick to get a day back every week Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1108 for clickable versions of the links belo…

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Financial Literacy for Kids + Are Annuities Actually Safe? SB1757 1:09:14

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Here's a question: If everyone's buying annuities right now, does that mean you should too? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug tackle that exact question in this week's episode—but first, they're starting with the basics. Because before you can figure out complex financial products, you need to nail the fundamentals. And who better to teach them …

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Reset Your Relationship with Stress (for National Stress Awareness Day) 43:27

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On National Stress Awareness Day we've pulled a popular episode from our archive. Stress can suck. Many of us drown in it - worrying about past events and fearing upcoming challenges. We even stress about feeling stressed. So how can we reset our relationship with stress - benefitting from its positives and avoiding those negatives? Dr Jenny Taitz …

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Is Having a Day Job KILLING Your Creative Dreams (w/ Stephen Robles) 54:50

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In this episode of Geek Peek, I sit down with Stephen Robles to talk about one of the biggest struggles every creator faces — balancing a full-time job with creative ambition. We dive into what it means to chase your creative dreams while working 9-to-5, how to stay consistent without burning out, and why your day job might be both the fuel and the…

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Episode 485: I'm terrible at hiring decisions and my coworker spams us with AI-generated memes 43:53

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: What signals do you look for when interviewing candidates? I’ve helped interview many people at this point and almost all of the engineers that I marked as “hire” that we brought on board ended up being low performers and were eventually managed out. I wasn’t the only one who approved them e…

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What to Do When Money Gets Tight SB1756 59:48

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Nobody plans for their finances to get tight. But here you are, staring at your bank account, wondering if you should panic now or wait until next Tuesday. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug are here to talk you off the ledge—and give you an actual plan for when money gets squeezed. Whether you're facing a layoff, dealing with reduced hours, brac…

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1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine 40:14

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Shirzad Chamine offers quick but powerful strategies to rewire your brain for better results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you can’t think your way out of stress 2) How to take command of your mind in just 10 seconds 3) How strengths become saboteurs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1107 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHIRZA…

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Terrance Lewis Will Make You Love Video Games Again 1:07:46

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In this episode of Geek Peek, I sit down with Terrance Lewis, the creator behind PerfectGameQuest, to talk about what it’s really like growing a gaming channel from the ground up. When we recorded this, Terrance had just passed 3,500 subscribers. Since then, he’s already climbed past 4,500 — proof that passion and consistency still win in the long …

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Tales of Financial Horror (and how we exorcised them) SB1755 1:00:50

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Pop quiz: What's scarier than a haunted house? Opening your credit card statement after a "just this once" shopping spree turned into a six-month spiral. Joe Saul-Sehy and Neighbor Doug gather 'round the basement campfire with Doc G (Jordan Grumet from Earn and Invest), Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long Term Investors), and special guest Emil…

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1106: How to Rewrite the Hidden Beliefs that Hold You Back with Muriel Wilkins 47:20

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Muriel Wilkins uncovers the hidden assumptions that dramatically shape how you work and live. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to spot when a belief has stopped serving you 2) The 7 key beliefs that hold you back 3) The key to reframing your mindset Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1106 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MURIEL — Mu…

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Banishing Money Monsters: How to Talk Money With Anyone (Partners, Roommates, or Coworkers) SB1754 1:09:33

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You know what's truly terrifying? Realizing you and someone you share money decisions with have completely different ideas about finances—and you're both convinced you're right. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG welcome Doug and Heather Bonaparte, a CFP and business partner duo who've mastered the art of not killing each other over finances. And when you work t…

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It's Time to Say Goodbye (for now) 14:46

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Find the original YouTube video here. Read the blog post here.By Oren Cohen

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Episode 484: How to get a raise after slacking off for YEARS and my PM won't stop DM'ing me 29:27

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hi! Love your show and how casually you talk and make fun of everything! I started my career as a freelancer and then joined a mid-size software development company to learn how the sausage is really made, salary wasn’t that important back then. A few kids and a lot more expensive lifestyle …

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Real Money Horror Stories (And How Not to Star in Your Own) SB1753 1:03:36

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What's scarier than a haunted house? Looking at your retirement account after ignoring it for five years. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Doug welcome back Chuck Jaffe (Money Life with Chuck Jaffe) for his legendary annual Halloween visit—and this year, he's bringing two treats to the basement. First up: Chuck's Halloween Money Game for kids. Picture this: …

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1105: The Five Critical Roles of Every Winning Team with Mark Murphy 37:30

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Mark Murphy shares insights from his research on maximizing team effectiveness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t want a team of all “team players” 2) The simple trick for more decisive teams 3) How to get your team to generate 3X more valuable ideas Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1105 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT M…