The idea of whistling while you work takes on a whole new meaning when talking to Chris Ullman. The four-time international whistling champion was at his job one day when his boss came in and told everyone the staff meeting was cancelled. He turned to Chris and ordered him to follow him next door.

So, the government spokesman grabbed his coat and walked over to the Oval Office to whistle for President George W. Bush.

It was in 2001, and Chris says it was a relief to learn that his boss, Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels, wasn't firing him.

"When you're a spokesman in the White House you are just one bad quote away from losing your job," he joked.

Chris has spent his entire life whistling. He would whistle for hours while delivering newspapers on his bicycle as a kid. At age 25 or 26, a guy in a parking lot heard him whistling Beethoven's third piano concerto and recognized it. With that affirmation, Chris decided his talent was worth developing.

Chris has performed the National Anthem for the Wizards and the Baltimore Orioles, has appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra at the U.S. Capitol, and whistled on the Tonight Show, among other gigs.

But not everyone loves it.

"Some people hate whistling and can't stand the sound and think it's stupid," he said, noting that the former House Speaker, Newt Gingrich, was not a fan.

For Chris, whistling is more than puckering up and blowing air. It's a metaphor for finding your gifts.

"We live in a society where it's always big, more, better," he said. In actuality, it's the small things that matter. Just like practice makes perfect, learning how others perceive your skills helps develop tools to change the lives around you.

"Think small. Don't worry about changing the world. And more importantly, be courageous," he advised.

Chris has been extremely successful as a spokesman at the top level of government. He has worked for corporate leaders and billionaires. As you will discover in this week's episode of Chiseled, Chris not only teaches the art of storytelling he also shares how to perfect your own.

This week's Chiseled is a great episode to kick off the new year and learn how to develop your best self. So, make it your resolution to tune in and enjoy.