Luana Marques pinpoints the root of anxiety–avoidance–and reveals how to approach it all the more effectively. 




— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why anxiety isn’t the real enemy. 

2) The three-step plan to transform your anxiety. 

3) How to manage your thoughts effectively. 




Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep869 for clickable versions of the links below. 




— ABOUT DR. LUANA — 

Dr. Luana is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Founder and Director of Community Psychiatry PRIDE at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and former President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Worry or Distress a Problem?, which has been lauded for its clear and practical approach to effectively dealing with anxiety. 

Frequently cited as one of the leading experts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBTs), Dr. Luana has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, CNN, Harvard Business Review, and more. She also has been a frequent guest on television broadcasts such as Good Morning America, Face the Nation, and CNBC and podcasts including Ten Percent Happier and How to Be Awesome at Your Job. 

• Book: Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power 

• Website: DrLuana.com 




— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change by Steven Hayes, Kirk Strosahl, Kelly Wilson 

• Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 

• Book: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama 




— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — 

• BetterHelp. Invest in yourself with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome. 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

869: Transforming Anxiety into Power with Luana Marques

Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. This show helps grow your skills and impact at any job that requires thinking and collaborating.  Each week, Pete interviews thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. Their stories and advice sharpen the universal skills to flourish at work. Boost your time/energy management, leadership, confidence, career opportunities, and fulfillment—while still getting home earlier. Try starting with episode 0: START HERE and listener favorite episodes we put at the beginning numbered: A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Subscribe and/or sort Old to New to find these starter episodes.) Welcome!

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Business

Investing

Careers

Management & Marketing

Business News

Shopping

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

Self-Improvement

Famed emotional intelligence researcher Daniel Goleman shares tools for more productive and fulfilling work days. 




— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) The five-minute technique for mastering your attention 

2) The technique Special Forces use to stay cool and calm 

3) How to quiet the negative voice inside your head 




Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep959 for clickable versions of the links below. 




— ABOUT DANIEL — 

Psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman has transformed the way the world educates children, relates to family and friends, leads, and conducts business. A frequent speaker on campuses and to businesses of all kinds and sizes, he has worked with organizations around the globe, examining the way social and emotional competencies impact the bottom-line.  

Ranked one of the 10 most influential business thinkers by the Wall Street Journal, Goleman’s articles in the Harvard Business Review are among the most frequently requested reprints. He has won many awards, including the HBR McKinsey Award for best article of the year. Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences awarded him its Centennial Medallion. Apart from his writing on emotional intelligence, Goleman has written books on topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, eco-literacy and the ecological crisis.  

His latest book, Optimal, shows why emotional intelligence can help each of us have rewarding and productive days. Daniel Goleman’s online Emotional Intelligence Program found at,danielgolemanemotionalintelligence.com, offers anyone a deep understanding of the competencies of self-awareness, self-management, empathy and social skill.  

• Book: "Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day" 

• Book: "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body" 

• Website: DanielGoleman.info 




— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: "Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life" by Martin Seligman 

• Book: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl 

• Prayer: Reinhold Niebuhr's “Serenity Prayer” 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

959: Daniel Goleman on How to Master Your Attention, Stop Negativity, and Work Optimally

Edward van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone slice through the clutter to identify the fundamental keys to effective collaboration. 




— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) What most people get wrong about collaboration 

2) How to overcome the barriers to authentic collaboration 

3) How to zero in on an inspiring  “noble purpose” that drives motivation and engagement 




Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep958 for clickable versions of the links below. 




— ABOUT TRICIA & EDWARD — 

Tricia Cerrone 

Courage and collaboration are hallmarks of Tricia’s global leadership experience, whether it is leading a project, innovating new designs, or overseeing a portfolio of work. With a keen eye for talent and more than 20 years on the business and production side of designing and delivering technically challenging projects at Disney and other Fortune 500 companies, Tricia is adept at inspiring and motivating teams toward successful outcomes while advancing careers and developing new leaders. 

Edward J. van Luinen, Ed.D 

For over twenty years, Edward has been a talent champion of teams worldwide. His experience includes Disney, Sony, and Heineken. He led teams through transformational global-regional-local restructuring, successfully implemented mergers and acquisitions, and introduced new software, learning systems, and leadership strategies. Edward’s collaboration motto is “advance a team member when you advance yourself.” He has worked in Africa, Europe, and North America. Edward collaborates in both French and English. 

• eBook: Collaborate to Compete 

• LinkedIn: Authentic Collaboration 

• Website: Authentic-Collaboration.com 




— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown 

• Book: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis 

• Book: The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis 

• Book: The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts, and Culture by Frans Johansson 

• Prior episode: 597: How to Turn No Into Yes: Powerful Negotiation Questions with Alex Carter

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

958: The Five Essential Behaviors of Great Collaboration with Tricia Cerrone and Edward van Luinen

Dr. Marc Schoen discusses the critical role discomfort plays in our lives—and offers powerful techniques for getting better at managing it. 




— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why we need more—not less—discomfort 

2) Everyday techniques to build your discomfort tolerance 

3) The 45-second trick that helps you handle stress better 




Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep957 for clickable versions of the links below. 




— ABOUT MARC — 

Dr. Marc Schoen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine where he specializes in Boosting Performance and Decision Making Under Pressure and Mind-Body Medicine. He works extensively with elite athletes, professional and college, as well as, executives and UCLA medical students in strengthening their ability to thrive under pressure, and in competitive and uncomfortable conditions. His method of Discomfort Training and Pilates for the Brain builds hardiness and resilience, by rewiring the fear region of the brain which is responsible for Performance Under Pressure.

• Book: "Your Survival Instinct Is Killing You: Retrain Your Brain to Conquer Fear and Build Resilience" 

• Tool: Boosting Job Performance hypnosis audio download 

• Technique: The Schoen Breath Technique 




— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: "The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self" by Michael Easter 

• Book: "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself" by Michael A. Singer 

• App: Breathwork 

• Spiegel Eye Roll test demonstration video and grading chart

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

957: How to Push Past Discomfort and Expand Your Comfort Zone with Dr. Marc Schoen

Dave Kerpen shows how to get over delegation hangups to tackle your top life priorities and prevent burnout. 




— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) How to get over yourself and finally begin delegating 

2) How to become a master delegator in 5 steps 

3) A simple rule to prevent embarrassment when delegating and automating 




Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep956 for clickable versions of the links below. 




— ABOUT DAVE — 

Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and global keynote speaker. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Apprentice, a platform connecting entrepreneurs with top college students, and is the author of several bestselling books, including The Art of People, Likeable Social Media, and Likeable Business.

He is a popular contributor to Inc.com and a LinkedIn Influencer, and has been featured in many media outlets, including the New York Times, the TODAY show, CBS Early Show, BBC, Financial Times, and more. Additionally, Kerpen is the executive chairman of The Nursing Beat and the cofounder and CEO of Remembering Live. He was previously the founder and chairman of Likeable Local, and was the cofounder and CEO of Likeable Media, which was sold to 10Pearls in April 2021.  

• Book: Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success by Dave Kerpen

• Free coaching: ScheduleDave.com

• Website: ChooseApprentice.com




— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

956: How to Delegate Anything with Dave Kerpen

Former hostage negotiator Scott Walker shares powerful principles for masterful dialogue when the stakes are high. 




— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) The number one skill of master negotiators 

2) Two tricks to help prepare you for any conversation 

3) How MORE PIES help build rapport 




Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep955 for clickable versions of the links below. 




— ABOUT SCOTT — 

Scott Walker is one of the world's most experienced kidnap-for-ransom negotiators. He has helped resolve more than three hundred cases and other crises, such as piracy and cyber-extortion attacks. He spent sixteen years as a Scotland Yard detective engaged in covert, counterterrorist, and kidnapping operations. He left the police in 2015 to support organizations, government departments, and private individuals in securing the release of hostages. He now delivers negotiation workshops to organizations all over the world and is sought after as a keynote speaker. His first book, Order Out of Chaos, is out now and is a Sunday Times bestseller.  

• Book: "Order Out of Chaos: A Kidnap Negotiator's Guide to Influence and Persuasion" 

• Website: ScottWalkerBooks.co.uk 




— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Book: "I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships" by Michael Sorensen 

• Book: "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz 

• Book: "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)" by Marshall Rosenberg and Deepak Chopra 

• Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss 

• Past episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

869: Transforming Anxiety into Power with Luana Marques

Download our free app to listen on your phone