How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Jen Fisher discusses the strategic value of hope—and how leaders can harness it to improve wellbeing and transform the workplace.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) Why hope is a valid strategy in the workplace
2) How a few words can kill or build hope
3) How to counter your brain’s tendency to be overly critical

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— ABOUT JEN —
Jen Fisher is a global authority on workplace wellbeing, the bestselling author of Work Better Together, and the founder and CEO of The Wellbeing Team.
As Deloitte US's first chief wellbeing officer, she pioneered a groundbreaking, human-centered approach to work that gained international recognition and reshaped how organizations view wellbeing.
Jen is also the creator and host of The WorkWell Podcast, a TEDx speaker, and a sought-after voice at events like Workhuman, SXSW, Milken Global Conference, and Happiness Camp.
At the heart of Jen's work is the knowledge that hope is not just a feeling—it's a strategic imperative. She helps leaders harness hope as a catalyst for cultural transformation, guiding them to reimagine work as a force for human flourishing. She lives in Miami with her husband, Albert, and their dog, Fiona.
• Book: Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing
• LinkedIn: Jen Fisher
• Substack: Thoughts on Being Well
• Website: Jen-Fisher.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Study: “Hope theory: Rainbows in the mind.” by C.R. Synder
• Book: The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eva Eger

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Alan Stein, Jr. shares how elite performers bounce back and how you can do the same.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) How to take back control over your emotions and actions
2) How to practice self-compassion without lowering your standards
3) How to anticipate obstacles without becoming paranoid

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— ABOUT ALAN —
Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping business leaders change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance.
Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.
• Book: Next Play: How to Focus on What Matters Most and Improve Performance, Productivity, and Fulfillment
• Instagram: @alansteinjr
• LinkedIn: Alan Stein, Jr.
• Website: AlanSteinJr.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Book: Exactly What to Say: Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words by Phil Jones
• Book: Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life by Mike Krzyzewski, Donald Phillips, Grant Hill
• Video: “THIS IS WATER!” by David Foster Wallace
• Past episode: 1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine

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William Vanderbloemen discusses how professionals can find both success and satisfaction in their careers.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) The one habit that puts you ahead of 90% of people
2) How to learn what you don’t know about yourself
3) The one skill to work on—regardless of your job

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— ABOUT WILLIAM —
William Vanderbloemen has been leading the Vanderbloemen Search Group for 15 years, where they are regularly retained to identify the best talent for teams, manage succession planning, and consult on all issues regarding teams. This year, Vanderbloemen will complete their 3,000th executive search.
Prior to founding Vanderbloemen Search Group, William studied executive search under a mentor with 25+ years of executive search at the highest level. His learning taught him the very best corporate practices, including the search strategies used by the internationally known firm Russell Reynolds. Prior to that, William served as a Senior Pastor at one of the largest Presbyterian Churches in the United States.
• Book: Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest
• Book: Work How You Are Wired: 12 Data-Driven Steps to Finding a Job You Love
• Website: Vanderbloemen.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Tool: reMarkable
• Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
• Past episode: 971: Mastering The Three Keys to Getting Noticed with Jay Baer
• Past episode: 1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich

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Ali Merchant reveals the small shifts you can implement today to become a better leader immediately.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) How to make difficult conversations easier
2) The three things exceptional managers do
3) How to upgrade your one-on-ones with one question

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— ABOUT ALI —
Ali Merchant has spent two decades scaling Learning & Development departments for public companies, tech brands, and the world’s largest ad agencies. Today, he’s the founder of All-In Manager, a leadership development firm that trains and coaches managers to become leaders.
Since 2018, Ali has trained thousands of managers and coached hundreds of senior leaders worldwide. He's also the author of The All-In Manager: Become a better leader today, not someday. Ali lives in Chicago with his wife, Sarah, and their dog, Lenny.
• Book: The All-In Manager: Become a better leader today. Not Someday
• LinkedIn: Ali Merchant
• Website: AllInManager.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Study: “The rocky road from actions to intentions” by Elizabeth Newton
• Tool: Descript
• Tool: Google NotebookLM
• Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) by Marshall Rosenberg and Deepak Chopra
• Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini
• Book: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks
• Book: Firefighter Zen: A Field Guide to Thriving in Tough Times by Hersch Wilson

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Erin Coupe discusses how to redirect your attention from the energy wasters to the things that matter to you.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) How to stop getting in your own way
2) The trick to quieting your negative inner voice
3) Two rituals to keep you in control of your day

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— ABOUT ERIN —
Erin Coupe is a speaker, executive partner, and founder of I Can Fit That In, a movement helping high-achievers shift from imminent burnout to fulfillment through intentional living and self-leadership. After nearly two decades in global corporate roles, Erin embarked on a personal transformation that led her to integrate neuroscience, energy work, and spirituality into business and life. Today, she empowers leading professionals to trade autopilot for alignment, and design lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Her work challenges hustle culture with a grounded, soulful framework for sustainable success and well-being.
• Book: I Can Fit That In
• Instagram: @authenticallyec
• Website: ErinCoupe.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Book: "The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, And Belief" by Gregg Braden
• Past episode: 159: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich
• Past episode: 1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine

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