1159: Precise Word-for-Word Scripts For Flourishing at Work with Erin McGoff

1159: Precise Word-for-Word Scripts For Flourishing at Work with Erin McGoff

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job June 8, 2026 Duration: 37:29
Erin McGoff shares the simple word shifts that will supercharge your confidence and improve your image at work. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to get a raise with just a few words 2) How to set boundaries like a pro 3) The one phrase to stop using at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1159 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ERIN —  Erin McGoff is an award-winning filmmaker and content creator—known as the “internet’s big sister” through her AdviceWithErin branding. McGoff has built a significant online presence with millions of followers, delivering candid career and life advice for Gen Z and Millennials. She received a Pulitzer Fellowship in 2017 and was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient in 2025. Her impact has been recognized by publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and others, and she is currently a contributor to CNBC. Her New York Times bestselling book, THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF WORK, is on sale now. • App: StupidFish • Book: The Secret Language of Work: Hyper-Helpful Scripts for Every Situation • Instagram: @advicewitherin • Newsletter: HyperHelpful.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Cowork • Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz • Book: What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D. • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Past episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod 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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