What if the thing you've been most embarrassed about is actually your superpower?Own Your Awkward is a podcast about authenticity, growth, and the truth that what makes you different makes you valuable. Host Andy Vargo, keynote speaker, life coach, and proud awkward human, brings guests from every corner of life to explore what it means to stop fitting in and start standing out.Real conversations. Honest stories. Practical insights you can actually use.If you've ever felt like too much, not enough, or just a little off, you found your people. Hit follow and let's get awkward.
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Own Your Awkward: Conversations on Authenticity, Growth and the Power of Being Different is a business podcast hosted by Andy Vargo, with 135 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Andy Vargo hosts Own Your Awkward: Conversations on Authenticity, Growth and the Power of Being Different, a business show with 135 episodes published.
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Episode #134
The Credibility Gap: Why Hard Work Alone Won’t Get You Promoted with Joe Kwon
Jun 10, 20261h 5m
What if the reason you're being overlooked has nothing to do with your performance? In this episode of the Own Your Awkward Podcast, Andy Vargo sits down with leadership coach and Connection Counselor Joe Kwon to explore the concept of the Credibility Gap, the space between the value you create and the value decision makers perceive. Joe shares why hard work alone doesn't guarantee promotion, how visibility and memorability impact career advancement, why being irreplaceable can actually hold you back, and what leaders can do to create stronger connections and greater influence. In this episode you'll learn: The three components of the Credibility Gap Why high performers often get overlooked How visibility impacts career growth The hidden downside of being indispensable Leadership lessons on connection, service, and influence Connect with Joe: https://www.joekwonjoe.com/ Listen, watch, and share with someone who may be ready for their next opportunity. Subscribe for more conversations on confidence, leadership, and owning your awkward. 🎤 Book Andy for a keynote or workshop: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/speaking/🎯 Explore life change coaching: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/coaching/🎟️ Current offers and upcoming events: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/awkward-links/🎙️ Join the community: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/community/ 🎧 Listen to the Own Your Awkward Podcast: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/podcast/📚 Get the books: https://www.awkwardcareer.com/books/Subscribe and Own Your Awkward.
What 130 Podcast Episodes Taught Me About Owning Your Awkward
May 12, 202632 minS0
<p>After hosting more than 130 podcast episodes, Andy takes a step back to reflect on what he has learned about awkwardness, confidence, growth, and authentic conversations. In this first solo episode, he shares why the podcast format evolved, what surprised him most about repeat guests and recurring topics, and why awkwardness looks completely different from person to person.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• Lessons learned from 130+ conversations</p><p>• Why authenticity matters more than sounding polished</p><p>•How self-imposed limits can hold us back</p><p>• The evolution of the Own Your Awkward Podcast</p><p>• Why future sol...
Own Your Awkward: Conversations on Authenticity, Growth and the Power of Being Different
Start Here: What Is Own Your Awkward?
May 3, 20263 minS0
<p>What if the thing you've been most embarrassed about is actually your superpower?</p><p>This is Own Your Awkward, a podcast about authenticity, growth, and the uncomfortable truth that what makes you different makes you valuable. </p><p>Host Andy Vargo, keynote speaker, life coach, and proud awkward human, gives you a quick look at what this show is, who it's for, and why your awkward thing might be the most important thing about you.</p><p>Hit follow and let's get awkward.</p><p></p>
Own Your Awkward: Conversations on Authenticity, Growth and the Power of Being Different
Recoding the Real Estate Experience: A Mindful Guide for Buyers and Sellers with Sloan Hunter
Mar 16, 202648 minS0
<p>What if buying or selling a home didn’t feel like a competition?</p><p>In this episode of the Own Your Awkward Podcast, Andy Vargo sits down with Sloan Hunter, author of Recoding The Real Estate Experience, to explore how real estate transactions can become more transparent, collaborative, and rewarding.</p><p>With 36 years of experience in the industry, Sloan explains her Mindful Real Estate Approach, which helps buyers, sellers, and brokers create win-win outcomes instead of adversarial negotiations.</p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><p>• Why real estate transactions should benefit both sides</p><p>• The im...
Blind Spots and Breakthroughs: How Better Listening Transforms Connection with Gail McDonald
Mar 2, 20261h 2mS0
<p>In this episode of the Own Your Awkward Podcast, Andy Vargo sits down with Gail, host of the Blind Spots podcast, to explore how curiosity, presence, and intentional listening transform awkward moments into powerful connection.</p><p>They discuss:• Why trying to fix people often backfires• How curiosity builds trust and empathy• The common listening habits that block connection• Leading and coaching with authentic presence.</p><p>If you want stronger relationships, better leadership skills, and deeper human connection, this conversation is for you.</p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on confidence, leadership, and owning your awkward.</p><p>If this...
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