1164: How to Pace Yourself for Success and Long-Term Thriving with Elizabeth Svoboda

1164: How to Pace Yourself for Success and Long-Term Thriving with Elizabeth Svoboda

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job June 29, 2026 Duration: 43:57
Elizabeth Svoboda shares expert tactics for finding the right pace to sustain your energy for the long haul.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The subtle warning signs you’re overpacing 2) How to structure your day for maximum energy 3) How to streamline your day with selective mediocrity Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1164 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELIZABETH — Elizabeth Svoboda is an award-winning science writer and contributor to Scientific American, Discover, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and other publications. Elizabeth is a winner of the Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Writers, and her work has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. She lives in San Jose, California, with her husband and young sons.• Book: The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving• Instagram: svobodster• Website: ElizabethSvoboda.com• Newsletter: “The Art of Pacing”— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Resonance frequency breathing• App: Elite HRV• Study: “Long-term follow-up of residual symptoms in patients treated for stress-related exhaustion” by Kristina Glise, Lilian Wiegner, and Ingibjörg H. Jonsdottir • Instagram: Dr. Whitney Casares• Book: Etty Hillesum: An Interrupted Life the Diaries, 1941-1943 and Letters from Westerbork by Etty Hillesum• Past episode: 014: Emotional Mastery with Dr. Marcia Reynolds• Past episode: 1005: How to Feel Energized Every Day with Dr. Michael Breus— 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: 50

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Podcast Episodes
1162: How to Set Yourself Up for Successful Change with Eric Zimmer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:35
Eric Zimmer reveals the small steps that build momentum and help create lasting habit transformations.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why most change efforts fail2) How to talk yourself into choosing the right thing3) The six ways w…
1160: How to Create Trust During Tough Conversations with Justin Hale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:53
Justin Hale reveals the key to communicating difficult truths while strengthening relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How avoiding conflict erodes trust in teams2) How to set expectations that leave no room for misunderst…
1158: The Science Behind Why People Quit with Dr. Anthony Klotz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
Dr. Anthony Klotz discusses how to manage the big and small moments that make us question our next career moves.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How the pandemic fundamentally altered our relationship with work2) Why doing nothing is…