1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine

1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job November 3, 2025 Duration: 40:14
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 SHIRZAD —  Shirzad Chamine is the author of the New York Times bestselling Positive Intelligence. Shirzad has lectured on Positive Intelligence® at Stanford University and has trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools. Shirzad has been the CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world. A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams. His background includes a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford. • Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS • Free assessment: “Saboteur Assessment" • Website: PositiveIntelligence.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. 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

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Podcast Episodes
1092: Transforming Stress into Your Superpower with Dr. Rebecca Heiss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 Subscri…
1090: How to Get Recruiters to Compete for You with Madeline Mann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:53
Madeline Mann shares insider tips and strategies for landing exciting new career opportunities. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The resume mistake high achievers make 2) The simple tweak that dramatically nets you more inbound oppor…
1087: How Neurodivergent Professionals Thrive at Work with Shea Belsky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:29
Shea Belsky shares his top do’s and don’ts for managing neurodiversity in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why neurodivergency is unavoidable at work 2) The unique strengths and struggles of autistic people 3) When and…
1086: How to Unlock Personal Power and Deep Confidence with Chris Lipp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:57
Chris Lipp reveals the key to owning the room and boosting your confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to end self-consciousness 2) A 5-minute ritual to prime your power 3) Two behaviors that naturally earn you respect Subs…
1085: How to Find More Fun at Work Every Day with Bree Groff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:40
Bree Groff shares the simple but effective strategies for finding more fun at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mind shift that helps us find more fun at work 2) The 5-minute team practice that drastically improves engagemen…
1084: How to Navigate Change and Encourage Innovation with Jeff DeGraff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:28
Jeff DeGraff shows you how to go from managing change to mastering it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why facts don’t actually change minds—and what does 2) Why you should seek out constructive conflict 3) What to do when you’re ov…