1134: Creating the Moments that Make Work Come Alive with Daniel Coyle

1134: Creating the Moments that Make Work Come Alive with Daniel Coyle

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job March 5, 2026 Duration: 37:08
Daniel Coyle shares how to infuse ordinary work moments with greater meaning, joy, and fulfillment. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why shared improvement beats self-improvement 2) The three minute visualization that liberates tremendous clarity 3) Why vulnerability comes before trust–not after Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1134 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DANIEL —  Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves.  Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife, Jenny, and their four children. • Book: Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment • Website: DanielCoyle.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Graph Gear mechanical pencil • Book: The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe • Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear • Past episode: 267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr • Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety • Past episode: 732: How Aspiring Leaders Can Succeed Today with Clay Scroggins • Past episode: 830: Lessons Learned from the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better 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.
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