221: Becoming a Great Conversationalist with Celeste Headlee

221: Becoming a Great Conversationalist with Celeste Headlee

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job May 4, 2026 Duration: 36:01
Journalist Celeste Headlee breaks down the steps towards being a better conversationalist. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top ways to have better conversations 2) The myths you believe about good listening 3) An eye-opening way to find out your bad habits as a conversationalist Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep221 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CELESTE —  Celeste Headlee, Public Broadcast Radio Show Host, and Author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk. Celeste Headlee is the host of “On Second Thought” at Georgia Public Broadcasting in Atlanta and has been a host and correspondent for NPR and PRI since 2006. She has trained many journalists through NPR’s Next Generation program. Headlee also has appeared as a guest on CNN, the BBC, and other international networks, and in 2012, she anchored presidential election coverage for PBS World. • Book: We Need to Talk • Website: CelesteHeadlee.com • TED Talk: "10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation" — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Fitbit • Tool: S+ ResMed • Book: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens • Book: Bleak House by Charles Dickens • Previous episode: 171: Brevity = Critical with Joe McCormack — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Keepsake Voices. Get mom something special and save about $100 with keepsakevoices.com/pete • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome • Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete. • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • 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.
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