1092: Transforming Stress into Your Superpower with Dr. Rebecca Heiss

1092: Transforming Stress into Your Superpower with Dr. Rebecca Heiss

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job September 11, 2025 Duration: 34:04
Dr. Rebecca Heiss shares powerful perspectives for reframing stress. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why stress fuels meaning and purpose 2) The formula that helps harness stress 3) The 6-minute practice that reframes stress Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1092 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT REBECCA —  Dr. Rebecca Heiss is a stress expert dedicated to transforming our fears into fuel we can use through her T-minus 3 Technique. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation. When she’s not on stage, she is happiest when hiking or surfing with her two spoiled rotten dogs Guinness and Murphy. • Book: Springboard: Transform Stress to Work for You • Instagram: @drrebeccaheiss • Website: RebeccaHeiss.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal • Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle • Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky • Study: Amy Cuddy’s Harvard study • Article: Tony Robbins on power poses • Study: Milkshake study • Tool: Whoop band • Tool: Oura ring • Tool: Lief — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Square. See how Square can transform your business by visiting Square.com/go/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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