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Have you ever wondered if the worlds’ leading entrepreneurs, writers, musicians and business people construct their day differently to you? How I Work delves into the working days of some of the world’s most successful innovators. We discuss tactics, rituals and tricks they use to achieve so much more than the average person, despite having the same number of hours in the day.
- 701 - Quick Win: ConvertKit's Nathan Barry on how flywheels transformed his business
ConvertKit Founder and CEO Nathan Barry reveals how he harnessed the power of flywheels to skyrocket growth.Nathan shares:
🌀 The physics-inspired concept of flywheels and how it applies to business 🚀 Nathan's personal journey from content marketing struggles to sales success 📊 The three laws of flywheels that can supercharge your business strategy 🔍 A step-by-step breakdown of ConvertKit's game-changing sales flywheel 💡 How to turn customer feedback into a powerful growth engineWhether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or simply someone looking to boost productivity, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you build unstoppable momentum in your pursuits.
Visit Nathan Barry's website: nathanbarry.com
Catch his documentary and podcast, “Billion Dollar Creator.”
Listen to the full Interview with Nathan here.
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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - 700 - Atlassian’s Dom Price says ‘difficult conversations’ can be easy if you know how
Do difficult workplace conversations terrify you?
Does the idea of having to tell a colleague something they won’t like make you just want to pack up for the day and go home instead?If that’s the case then returning guest Dom Price might have the mindset flip and strategies you need to approach these conversations with enthusiasm instead of trepidation.
Dom is the resident Work Futurist at Atlassian one of the largest software businesses in the world and has responsibilities spanning 7 global R&D centres.
On top of that he is a celebrated keynote speaker and a former Director of Deliotte.
I wanted to talk to Dom about having difficult conversations in the workplace and was honestly surprised by some of the insights he shared.
In this episode Dom shares:
- 🔄 Two things you might be doing that are actually making conversations more difficult.
- 💡 Tricks you can use to make difficult conversations easier.
- 📝 The unique way he prepares for tough conversations that you can do as well.
- 🛡️ How to approach a conversation with someone when you don’t feel safe.
Key Quotes:
"You don't course correct well by accident, you course correct on purpose."
"We've spent so long talking about psychological safety that we've not realised it's a set of actions, it’s not a set of words."
“Preparation is good. Over preparation isn't good."
Connect Dom viaX,Linkedin, or on hiswebsite.
My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 13 Nov 2024 - 699 - Quick Win: Kim Scott on why being "nice" is the cruelest thing leaders can do
Kim Scott, author of global bestseller Radical Candour, reveals the leadership mistake that almost cost her everything. Discover how a single conversation changed her entire approach to management and sparked a global movement.
Kim shares:
🎯 The two crucial elements of radical candor and why they're essential for success 🧠 A powerful framework for balancing care and challenge in your leadership style 🤔 Why being "nice" can be the cruelest thing you can do as a leaderLearn how to revolutionise your leadership approach, boost team performance, and create a culture of trust and growth. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring manager, this episode will change the way you think about feedback forever.
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Grab your copy of Kim’s new book Radical Respect.
Listen to the full Interview with Kim here.
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Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 698 - Want to thrive in uncertain times? Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman wrote the book on it.
In the face of uncertainty and change, how do you ensure you don’t feel lost and defeated?
More importantly, how do you ensure that doesn’t happen to the team you lead?
Dr Gabriella Rosen Kellerman is the Chief Innovation Officer at BetterUp and she sees firsthand their cross discipline research into what can be done to help human flourishing.
Professionally she advises Fortune 500 CEOs and CHROs and contributes regularly to Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review and Scientific American Mind,
Her book Tomorrowmind, co-authored by Professor Martin Seligman provides research on how to navigate the never-ending cycles of change and unprecedented uncertainty that we are all facing in the present working climate.
In this episode Gabriella shares:
- ✨ Her tricks on how you can bring creativity into your workforce
- 💡 Why you need to help your team develop their own sense of meaning if you want them remain with you long term.
- 🛡️ How to build resilience and use it to survive uncertain times and challenging times
- 🔮 Why prospection is a key skill for every leader who wants to grow their teams trust
- 🌱 How to master the stories you tell yourself to turn setbacks into growth
Key Quotes:
“Prospection, our ability to see and plan for the future is an essential part of what builds peoples trust in leaders today."
"Recognition is an antidote and it's almost a vaccine for a crisis of mattering."
“Resilience doesn't mean that it doesn’t feel incredibly painful and challenging and you may cry and scream and be furious."
Find Gabriella’s book via herwebsiteor connect with her onlinkedin.
My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe
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Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au
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Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler
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Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 697 - Quick Win: Google's Laura Mae Martin on the simplest way to communicate your boundaries
Google's top time management expert Laura Mae Martin shares the secrets of setting clear boundaries at work.
Learn how to:
🛑 Set powerful boundaries that stick 💬 Communicate your work preferences effectively ⚖️ Balance passion for work with family prioritiesWhether you're a busy professional or an aspiring leader, Laura May Martin's insights will revolutionise how you approach your work and life.
Connect with Laura on her Instagram or at the Google Keywords blog.Listen to the full Interview with Laura here.
My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
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Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - 696 - How to have a meeting that isn't a complete waste of time with Prof Steven Rogelberg
Are the meetings you lead not actually getting enough done? Are you worried that participants are leaving them feeling annoyed? If so, then this episode is for you.
Professor Steven Rogelberg is an organisational psychologist, an award-winning author and the world’s leading expert on workplace meetings. He is an award-winning teacher with over 200 publications and has been cited well-over 12,000 times in the academic literature. Steven’s keynotes on meetings span the globe and occur at the world’s leading organisations such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, Pfizer, Cisco, Bank of America, PayPal, The United Nations, and many more.
His book, The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance has been on over 25 “best of” lists including being recognized by the Washington Post as the #1 leadership book to watch for. To top it off, Adam Grant has called Steven the “world’s leading expert on how to fix meetings”.
In this episode Steven shares:
- 🔍 How to figure out if something should actually be a meeting and who needs to be invited to it
- 🎯 The common traits that make an effective meeting leader and the mistakes we make that can derail a meeting
- 🎉 Some unusual and unique techniques you can use to liven up your meetings
- 🤖 The role of AI in meetings and what you should and shouldn’t use it for
- 📋 What you need to do before and after a meeting to ensure maximum success
Key Quotes:
“One of the best predictors of the mood of a meeting is the mood of the leader coming into the meeting.”
“We act with intentionality all the time when we're meeting with important stakeholders, but we don’t act with intentionality when it comes to meeting with our peers.”
“The characteristic of really good meeting leaders is they understand that meetings need an ending.”
Connect with Steven via hiswebsiteandlinkedin.
My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 695 - Quick Win: Kemi Nekvapil reveals the most powerful lesson her coach taught her
World-renowned coach and bestselling author, Kemi Nekvapil, reveals the pivotal moments that shaped her approach to business and life.
💡 A game-changing piece of advice from her coach that revolutionised her decision-making 🚫 The art of saying 'no' and setting boundaries in professional relationships 🔮 A profound life lesson that will transform how you view expectations from others
Kemi shares:Kemi's raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom offer invaluable insights for anyone navigating the complex worlds of business, relationships, and personal growth.
Connect with Kemi on Kemi and Instagram.
Get your copy of Power.
Listen to the full Interview with Kemi here.
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Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 694 - How to reset your Health Habits with me (!) and Kayla Itsines
Sweat Daily crossover!
A few months ago, Sweat co-founder and fitspo star Kayla Itsines invited me on her podcast Sweat Daily to talk all about habits. And Kayla has kindly given me the interview to share with you guys! We discuss how to hack your health habits - through breaking down barriers, habit stacking and a technique called temptation bundling.
Check out Sweat Daily wherever you get your podcasts.
Looking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweat https://sweat.com/sweatdaily
Want more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsines
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Thu, 03 Oct 2024 - 693 - Quick Win: Broadway star Andy Karl reveals how he keeps his performances fresh night after night
Ever wondered how Broadway stars maintain their peak performance night after night? In this episode, Tony-nominated musical theatre star Andy Karl pulls back the curtain on his daily rituals and professional secrets that keep him at the top of his game.Andy shares his insider knowledge on:
🎭 The gruelling reality of performing 8 shows a week 🎤 His unique vocal warm-up routine featuring Sinatra, Cubis, and classic show tunes 🧘♂️ The power of yoga and weightlifting in maintaining stage presence 🔁 Techniques for keeping performances fresh during long-running shows 🧠 The psychological approach to embracing repetition in both life and artWhether you're an aspiring performer, public speaker, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes world of theatre, Andy's insights offer valuable lessons on consistency, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in any field.
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Listen to the full Interview with Andy here.
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Wed, 25 Sep 2024 - 692 - Ex-CEO Tim Duggan works 3 days a week and lives on a beach. This is how he got there.
Discover the secrets to redefining your work-life balance and finding true meaning in your career. In this captivating episode, Tim Duggan, former CEO of Junkee Media and bestselling author, reveals his unconventional approach to work that allowed him to break free from the 9-5 grind and create a life of purpose and fulfilment.
Tim shares his journey from burnout to bliss, offering practical insights on:
🛠️ The power of job crafting and how to shape your role for maximum satisfaction
⚖️ Why work-life balance is a myth and what you should focus on instead
🎯 How to identify your core values and use them to guide your career decisions
🏖️ The life-changing benefits of taking career breaks and sabbaticals
⏰ Strategies for working a 3-day week without sacrificing productivity
🧭 The key to finding meaning both in and outside of work
Whether you're feeling stuck in your career or simply seeking a more intentional approach to life, this episode will inspire you to reimagine your relationship with work and create a lifestyle that truly aligns with your values.
Connect with Tim Duggan via his Instagram, LinkedIn and Website. Grab his book Work Backwards.
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Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 691 - Quick Win: kikki.K's Kristina Karlsson on the two habits that changed her life
Discover the transformative power of two simple daily habits that revolutionised kikki.K co-founder Kristina Karlsson's life and career. In this episode, we dive into the practices that not only helped her navigate tough times but also fueled her creative and professional success.Whether you're facing challenges or seeking to elevate your daily routine, Kristina's insights offer a blueprint for personal growth and success.
Connect with Kristina on Instagram, Dream Life, Virtual Book Club and Habit Club.
Listen to the full Interview with Kristina here.
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Wed, 11 Sep 2024 - 690 - Are you suffering from atypical burnout? Dr Aditi Nerurkar Reveals reveals how to recognise the signs
Are you feeling tired? Exhausted? Completely burnt out? If so, this episode is for you.
Harvard physician Dr. Aditi Nerurkar reveals the groundbreaking science behind stress management and burnout prevention. Prepare to have your understanding of resilience completely transformed as we delve into practical strategies that can rewire your brain and revolutionise your approach to work and life.
Dr. Nerurkar, a renowned expert in stress medicine and bestselling author of ""The 5 Resets"", gives invaluable insights on:
🧠 The five key resets for managing stress in our hyperconnected world
💪 The surprising truth about 'toxic resilience' and why it's holding you back
🐤 How to identify your stress 'canary in the coal mine' and what it means for your health
⏱️ The power of micro-breaks and why they're essential for peak performance
2️⃣ The game-changing 'resilience rule of two' for sustainable habit formation
📱 Why your digital habits might be sabotaging your stress levels (and how to fix them)
Whether you're a high-achiever on the brink of burnout or simply looking to optimise your stress response, this episode provides actionable advice to help you thrive in today's demanding world.
Connect with Dr. Aditi via her Instagram, LinkedIn and Website. And grab a copy of The 5 Resets.
My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 04 Sep 2024 - 689 - Quick Win: Tom Boyd's counterintuitive approach to making life-altering decisions
Former AFL star Tom Boyd made headlines when he walked away from a multi-million dollar contract at the peak of his career. Tom reveals the story behind his big decision and the life-changing advice that guided him through it.Dive deep into Tom's journey as he shares:
🧠 The counterintuitive approach to making life-altering decisions 🏈➡️📚 How he navigated the transition from professional athlete to author and businessman 🧘♂️🏆 His candid insights on mental health in professional sports ⏳🔄 The power of patience and self-reflection in career pivotsWhether you're facing a major life decision or simply curious about the inner workings of an elite athlete's mind, Tom's raw honesty and hard-won wisdom will leave you inspired to reassess your own path.
Listen to the full Interview with Tom here.My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 28 Aug 2024 - 688 - You're doing rituals all wrong! Harvard Prof Michael Norton exposes the truth
Discover the hidden power of rituals with Harvard professor Michael Norton. In this episode, Norton reveals how simple actions can transform your life, relationships, and work. Forget everything you thought you knew about habits – it's time to harness the profound impact of rituals.In this episode, you'll learn:
🔮 The crucial difference between habits and rituals 🛠️ How to create meaningful rituals in your personal and professional life ❤️ Why rituals are the secret ingredient to strong relationships 💼 The surprising link between rituals and job satisfaction 💡 How to use rituals to boost creativity and innovation at work 🧠 The science behind why mundane moments can become powerful sources of joyWhether you're looking to improve your relationships, enhance your work life, or simply find more meaning in your daily routines, this conversation with Michael Norton will give you the tools to make lasting, positive changes.
Connect with Michael Norton via his LinkedIn and Website. Grab a copy of The Ritual Effect.
My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 21 Aug 2024 - 687 - Quick Win: Lisa Leong's 10-day transformation
ABC presenter Lisa Leong reveals the transformative power of an ancient Chinese practice that pulled her from the depths of burnout and reignited her zest for life. Discover how a serendipitous encounter with a bee in a flower garden signalled her return to joy and mental clarity. Join us as Lisa shares:
😔 The moment she realised she had "lost her joy" and felt trapped in her own mind 🚫 Why conventional methods and biohacking failed to break her out of her mental prison 🧘♀️ How Qigong succeeded where traditional meditation fell short for herWhether you're battling stress, seeking inner peace, or simply curious about alternative wellness practices, Lisa's journey offers invaluable insights and a potential roadmap to rediscovering your own joy and vitality.
Connect with Lisa on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.Grab a copy of This Working Life here Listen to the full Interview with Lisa here.
My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at howiwork.co
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Wed, 14 Aug 2024 - 686 - Adam Grant's advice for me on overcoming burnout - and how he made it through his own burnout experience
World-renowned organisational psychologist Adam Grant opens up about his personal battle with burnout – and gives me advice on my recent experience with burning out.Listen in as Adam shares:
📚 The intense journey of writing his first book and the unexpected obstacles he faced 🔥 His personal experience with burnout symptoms and how they manifested 💡 The turning point that helped him push through his lowest moments 🛠️ Practical advice on overcoming self-doubt and procrastination 🤝 The critical importance of sharing your work early and oftenThis episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand and combat burnout. Adam's story shows that even experts can struggle, and his lessons learned provide a roadmap for turning setbacks into comebacks. Connect with Adam via his website, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/Connect with me on the socials:
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If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at howiwork.co
Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.
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Credits:Host: Amantha Imber
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Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 685 - Quick Win: Dom Price reveals the work-life trick that changed everything
Guilt-free success? Atlassian's work futurist Dom Price reveals the surprising truth about balancing a thriving career with family life. Dom shares his raw, honest journey of conquering work-from-home chaos and travel guilt.Discover how Dom transformed his approach to work-life balance and unlocked a new level of productivity and personal satisfaction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with:
✈️ The guilt of leaving family for work travel 🏠💻 Juggling remote work with parenting responsibilities 🗣️❤️ Effective communication with partners about work demands 🚀 Practical strategies for guilt-free productivity ⏰ Creating a modular work schedule that actually worksDom's candid insights and game-changing tactics will revolutionise how you approach your career and family life. Don't miss this powerful conversation that could be the key to unlocking your own guilt-free success story.
Connect with Dom on Twitter and LinkedIn and at https://domprice.me/Listen to the full interview with Dom.
My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at howiwork.co
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Wed, 31 Jul 2024 - 684 - Quick Win: The science of a 5-minute workout, with CAROL CEO Ulrich Dempfle
When you hear how short Ulrich Dempfle’s workouts are, you might think he’s not doing enough…
Ulrich is the co-founder and CEO of CAROL, a company that makes AI-powered exercise bikes designed to make you as fit as possible in as little time as possible. And when they say as little time as possible, they’re not joking - their workouts are less than nine minutes long!And somehow, in just five minutes a day, a few days a week, Ulrich has seen his cardiovascular fitness skyrocket him from the 50th percentile for his age, to the top 5 percent. He knows what you’re thinking, too - it sounds too good to be true.
That is, until you hear the science behind it.
Ulrich goes deep on the science behind “reduced exertion high intensity interval” training, or REHIT, and how it aligns with what we already know about exercise science.
Connect with Ulrich on LinkedIn or find out more about the CAROL Bike
You can find the full interview here: https://amantha.com/podcasts/this-ceo-became-fitter-than-ever-with-5-minute-workouts-heres-how/
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Wed, 24 Jul 2024 - 683 - Tiffiny Hall's Daily Rituals for Peak Performance
Ever wondered how a top fitness expert, author, and TV personality manages to stay resilient in the face of adversity?
🌟 Tiffiny's personal journey through anxiety and injury, and how she emerged stronger. 🧘♀️ Practical techniques for silencing negative self-talk. 🎯 The power of visualisation and how it can enhance your focus and performance. 🌅 Daily rituals that keep Tiffiny at the top of her game. 🧠 Insights on managing A Game vs B Game thoughts for peak mental performance. 💪 Strategies for maintaining mental resilience post-lockdown. 🔍 Tiffiny’s tips on finding focus and grit in challenging times. 🧘 The surprising benefits of incorporating meditation into your routine.
In this episode of How I Health, Tiffiny Hall reveals her powerful strategies for overcoming anxiety, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and building mental resilience.
Tune in for an eye-opening conversation packed with actionable insights that can transform your approach to mental health and performance.
Join us as we explore:
Tiffiny also shares insights into her business, My TXO, and how it supports her mission to help people achieve their fitness and wellness goals.
And follow Tiff on Instagram @tiffhall_xo.
Don't miss this chance to learn from Tiffiny Hall's incredible journey and discover the tools that can help you thrive, both mentally and physically.
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Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 682 - The Top 3 Cyber Threats Facing Small Businesses (and How to Prevent Them)
Today's episode is sponsored by Cyber Wardens.
43% of cyber attacks target small businesses, with an average cost of $46,000 per incident. Yet many owners think they're too small to be at risk. In this episode, discover:
The top 3 cyber crimes reported by small businesses Why a "it won't happen to me" mentality leaves you vulnerable 5 critical steps to protect your businessCyber security is like insurance - you hope you never need it, but you're glad you have it. Listen now to safeguard your business before it's too late.
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Sun, 14 Jul 2024 - 681 - Quick Win: How to dumb down your phone with Ryan Shelton
When Ryan Shelton traded in his iPhone for a flip-phone with no internet connectivity, he took to calling it his SmugPhone, because he felt so smug watching the rest of us stare down at our little pocket computers all day every day.
He was smug for other reasons, too: the new level of silence allowed for more clarity of thinking, and he quickly noticed he was having more creative ideas more often. He also began to appreciate his in-person interactions more now that he wasn’t entertained by podcasts, music, movies and social media at every moment of the day.
So why did the comedian and podcast host go back to the iPhone in the end?
Ryan shares why he’s no longer using his flip-phone, and explains how he modified his iPhone to give him the same benefits without the drawbacks.
Connect with Ryan on Instagram or listen to The Imperfects podcast
You can find the full interview here: https://amantha.com/podcasts/what-comedian-and-podcast-host-ryan-shelton-learned-after-ditching-his-smartphone/
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Wed, 10 Jul 2024 - 680 - Why hybrid work is broken - and how to fix it (navigating the Future of Work - Part 2)
Are you ready to revolutionise the way you work? In this second part of our special series on the future of work, I sit down with Inventium's Head of Growth and fellow organisational psychologist, Charlotte Rush. Charlotte shares her groundbreaking insights and practical tips that can transform your work life and boost team connection.
Tune in to discover:
🌟 The Future of Hybrid Work: Charlotte’s visionary perspective on where hybrid work is heading and how you can stay ahead. 💬 Building Connection in Hybrid Teams: Proven strategies to enhance communication and collaboration in a dispersed workforce. 🏢 Optimising Hybrid Workplaces: Practical tips for designing workspaces that support productivity and well-being. 🚀 Overcoming Hybrid Work Challenges: Solutions to common pitfalls and how to maintain a cohesive work culture. 💰 Maximising ROI: How to ensure your hybrid work model delivers the best return on investment.Whether you're a leader, manager, or simply navigating the new world of hybrid work, this episode is packed with actionable advice and expert knowledge. Don't miss out on Charlotte Rush’s game-changing strategies that can elevate your work experience to new heights.
Join us and unlock the secrets to mastering hybrid work.For further insights and detailed research, check out the white paper.
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Wed, 03 Jul 2024 - 679 - The biggest mistakes leaders make with their teams (navigating the Future of Work - Part 1)
Keen to know what the future of work looks like?
Inventium's Head of Growth and fellow organisational psychologist, Charlotte Rush, has the answers.
We dive deep into the dramatically changing landscape of employee expectations and reveal the secrets to creating a workplace that truly meets the needs of your team. As the future of work continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, leaders who fail to adapt risk losing their best talent to more progressive organisations.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🌍 The Evolution of Workplaces Post-COVID: Discover how the pandemic has reshaped office dynamics and employee expectations. 🏡 Hybrid Work and Its Challenges: Get insights into the benefits and hurdles of hybrid work models. 💼 Employee Expectations and Satisfaction: Learn what modern employees want and how to meet their needs to boost morale and productivity. 🌟 Leadership in the New Normal: Find out what it takes to lead teams successfully through unprecedented changes. 🏢 Flexible Work Environments: Explore strategies for creating a work culture that embraces flexibility and innovation. 🔮 Future Trends in Work Culture: Hear Charlotte's predictions for the future of work and how you can stay ahead.Don't miss this episode filled with practical advice and forward-thinking strategies to help you navigate the evolving landscape of work. For further insights and detailed research, check out the Future of Work white paper.
Stay tuned for Part Two, where we dive even deeper into Charlotte's groundbreaking ideas and actionable tips for the future of work.
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Wed, 26 Jun 2024 - 678 - Five Simple Habits to Protect Your Small Business from Cyber Attacks
Today's episode of How I Work is sponsored by Cyber Wardens
As a small business owner, it's easy to think cyber security isn't a priority. But 80% of small businesses have habits that make them vulnerable to cyber crime. In this episode, learn 5 easy things you can do today to keep your business safe.
Don't wait until it's too late - a few simple changes can protect your business from costly attacks. Tune in for actionable tips you can implement today.
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Sun, 23 Jun 2024 - 677 - BEST OF: Mamamia Out Loud co-hosts Mia, Holly and Jessie on prep routines, reading lists and respectful disagreement
If a mystical wizard with very specific powers and a very strange agenda cast a spell on me, dictating that I could only listen to one podcast for the rest of my life - that podcast would be Mamamia Out Loud. And based on the Apple Podcast homepage charts, I wouldn’t be alone.
Mamamia Out Loud is one of Australia’s most popular podcasts, and it’s just one of many incredible woman-led shows in the Mamamia stable, which is the largest female-led podcast network on the planet.
Out Loud’s three co-hosts, Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens also have their hands full with an array of high-level jobs at Mamamia, so getting this show out three times a week (and even more frequently for subscribers) is a feat beyond comprehension.
Mia’s the co-founder of the Mamamia Women’s Media Company and also the host of No Filter.
Holly’s the Head of Content for Mamamia and a bestselling novelist.
Jessie is Mamamia’s Executive Editor, as well as the host of the podcast, Cancelled. Alongside her twin sister, she writes about reality television, pop culture and current affairs.
The Mamamia Out Loud hosts break down how they manage their overlapping schedules, where they go to find their news and fresh takes, and why modeling respectful disagreement is so important to them.
Use Instagram to connect with Mia, Holly and Jessie, or find their work at the Mamamia website
You can find my appearance on Mamamia Out Loud here
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Wed, 19 Jun 2024 - 676 - BEST OF: Eric Barker on his Five-Hour Rule and deliberate work-life imbalance
It’s the greatest productivity debate of our time: how do we achieve work-life balance? Or maybe the real debate should be: is work-life balance even possible?
Eric Barker, the author of Barking Up the Wrong Tree and now Plays Well With Others, doesn’t think work-life balance is truly achievable. At least, not if you want the best possible results in a given field. The problem, he says, is that most of live an unbalanced life by accident.
Because of the internet and the rapidly increasing pace of everything from the news cycle to the way we socialise, we’re all doing too much of something, and not enough of something else. It’s overwhelming, and we’re constantly playing catchup.
Eric’s solution is to abandon balance, but to do it on purpose. Decide what you want to be really, really good at it, and accept that you won’t be world-class in your other pursuits.
Eric also shares why he sets a five-hour timer at the start of every work day, how he deals with contradictions in his own writing, and how he developed his sense of humour.
Connect with Eric on Twitter or Linkedin
Pick up a copy of Plays Well With Others
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Wed, 12 Jun 2024 - 675 - BEST OF: Embracing Regret: Dan Pink on Learning from Mistakes
There’s a moment in the 2013 comedy movie We’re the Millers that points to how pervasive - and misguided - the “no regrets” life motto has become. A character proudly displays a tattoo that reads, “no rAgrets”, and even more proudly proclaims that he really doesn’t have any regrets. Not even one letter.
Bestselling author Dan Pink highlights this scene as a great metaphor for society’s almost comical underappreciation of regret. Dan is an advocate for the transformative power of looking back on your past actions, processes and routines in order to learn from them, and do better next time.
He discusses what’s changed about his working habits since his last appearance on the show, why he was drawn to the concept of regret in the first place, and how compassion changed his whole approach to learning from past mistakes.
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Find The Power of Regret book here
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Wed, 05 Jun 2024 - 674 - Insider Secrets to Writing and Marketing Hit Books with Scott Young
Want to write a non-fiction book that not only tops the charts but stands the test of time? In this episode, bestselling author Scott Young pulls back the curtain on his writing and publishing process, sharing hard-won insights from his books Ultralearning and Get Better at Anything. Packed with actionable strategies and behind-the-scenes stories, this is a must-listen for any aspiring author.
Discover:
💡 How to determine if your idea is truly book-worthy
🔬 The power of research, testing, and community feedback to refine your concepts
📝 Crafting a compelling book proposal that gets publishers' attention 🖥️ Cutting-edge tactics to optimise your book for the online world
🤖 Leveraging AI tools to streamline your ideation and research process 🚀 Proven launch and promotion strategies to maximise sales
🏆 The secrets to cultivating a perennial bestseller that sells for years to come
Whether you're a first-time writer or a seasoned author, this episode will give you a competitive edge in the world of publishing. Tune in now to learn from one of the best in the business and take your book to the next level.
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Wed, 29 May 2024 - 673 - Ramp it up or shut it down: How ConvertKit’s Founder and CEO made his most important business decision
How does an entrepreneur go from being told to shut down their business to building a software company worth over $200 million and serving over 50,000 creators? In this episode of How I Work, Nathan Barry, founder and CEO of ConvertKit, shares his incredible journey and the counterintuitive strategies that propelled his success.
🤔 Nathan's annual life review ritual: We delve into how he not only assesses business opportunities but also tracks his adventures, home life updates, fitness endeavours, and personal goals. 🛑 The turning point: Just 18 months into launching ConvertKit, a friend advised him to shut it down. Discover the pivotal questions Nathan asked himself and the framework he used to make that crucial decision. 💬 Nathan shares his transformative experience of writing 1000 words a day for 600 consecutive days and how this habit has evolved over time. 🌀 What on earth are flywheels? We unravel this concept and discuss how Nathan applied it to the sales process at ConvertKit. 👥 The importance of team building and its ripple effects on business success.
In this episode, we discuss:Tune in to discover more about Nathan's incredible journey, or catch his documentary (which he reluctantly filmed!) on YouTube. Don't forget to visit his website: nathanbarry.com, where you can sign up for his weekly newsletter or tune in to his podcast, "Billion Dollar Creator." 🚀
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Wed, 22 May 2024 - 672 - Quick Win: The power of a daily ritual with Susan Carland
How well do you know yourself? Pretty well, you’d think, given you spend all day everyday together! But… how much of that time is quality time, and how much of it is swallowed up by distraction?
As a practising Muslim, Susan Carland’s been praying five times a day, every day, for decades now. Aside from its religious component, Susan’s fallen in love with the ritualistic element of her daily prayer. As an incredibly busy academic, mother and media personality, her prayer times are often the only peaceful, reflective moments of her day.
And that dedicated time for reflection is something she treasures: it’s her most effective means of strengthening her relationship with herself.
You can find the full interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14pcuDAluoEL0PP869dVKF?si=ayEtmoxtSyqDqcUoVNyDCg
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Wed, 15 May 2024 - 671 - Radical Candour's Kim Scott Shares the Secret Techniques Top Leaders Use to Give and Receive Feedback
🚨 Warning: This episode contains radical ideas that may change the way you lead forever! In this episode of How I Work, leadership guru and author of global bestseller Radical Candour Kim Scott shares her unconventional approach to leadership and feedback. 💥Join us as we explore the ins and outs of radical candour, the framework that's transformed the way leaders communicate with their teams. Kim dives deep into her personal journey, revealing the hard-learned lessons and "a-ha!" moments that led her to develop this game-changing approach. In this episode, you'll discover:
😱 The truth about why most managers fail to give effective feedback 🙏 The power of caring personally and challenging directly in leadership 🚫 How to avoid the pitfalls of ruinous empathy and obnoxious aggression 💬 Practical strategies for soliciting criticism and handling feedback like a pro 🎉 The secret to mastering the art of praise and criticism 🌟 Techniques for creating a culture of open communication and respectful debate 📈 Surprising ways radical candour can boost team productivity and foster growthWhether you're a seasoned executive or a first-time manager, this episode is packed with actionable insights and game-changing ideas that will help you take your leadership skills to the next level.Tune in now and discover how embracing radical candour can revolutionise the way you lead and work. 🎧Grab your copy of Kim's new book Radical Respect. Follow Kim on Linkedin.
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Wed, 08 May 2024 - 670 - Quick Win: Why unexpected interruptions to work are bigger problems than you might think, with Almanac CEO Adam Nathan
Almanac CEO Adam Nathan believes in the value of deep work. He’s seen how effective it is, and knows first-hand how satisfying it can be. But in recent years, he’s learned that this doesn’t automatically make shallow work the greatest enemy to productivity or job satisfaction…
Instead, he’s discovered that most professionals consider their time well spent if they’re able to check everything off their to-do lists, even if some of that work is shallow. What really matters is simply getting stuff done, and the real enemy of getting stuff done is unexpected interruptions.
Being prepared for uncertainty isn’t about being able to predict the future, but instead being able to learn from these unexpected interruptions, or ‘fire drills’ as they’re called at Almanac, when they do occur.
Adam’s favourite way to approach these problems is with the mantra, “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast,” adopted from the U.S. Marines. The problem isn’t that a fire drill occurred, it’s that most companies don’t take a moment afterwards to figure out why it happened, and how best to deal with it if it happens again…
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn, read more about The Modern Work Method, or try out Almanac for yourself
You can find the full interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30Vyp2xacvdzEv2XsQZEeU?si=4MiyQHUhQ5W4TRd4R-4sQQ
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Wed, 01 May 2024 - 669 - Kayla Itsines' non-negotiables for health and wellbeing
If you’re one of the 16 million people who follow Kayla Itsines on Instagram, you probably see her as a beacon of glowing health and positivity. But not only is she a super fit influencer, she is the co-founder of one of the world’s most successful fitness apps, Sweat, which she co-founded in 2015 and has since sold for several hundred million dollars.
In this episode, Kayla speaks about:
* Her non-negotiables for well-being
* Her approach to simplifying fitness and her daily movement routines
* How Kayla has hacked her sleep routine
* The strategies Kayla has tried to cut down on her mobile phone use
* How she navigates the balance between online presence and personal privacy
* Strategies for focusing on positive feedback and the importance of not letting the minority of negative voices overshadow the majority's support.
* And how she leads with authenticity and positivity, even when dealing with personal and professional challenges.
Get a copy of Kayla's latest book, Reboot, for anyone looking to restart their fitness journey or seeking inspiration to simplify their path to wellness.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 668 - Quick Win: How to be happy when things are falling apart, with musical theatre star Lucy Durack
Think about this: how many times have you been told to "just be happy" in the midst of chaos? Or to "give yourself a break" when everything seems to be falling apart? The idea sounds simple, but living it can be a whole different story. In this Quick Win episode, I sit down with musical theatre star Lucy Durack who shares how a simple piece of advice changed her life and how she pays it forward to others.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 667 - Ruthless prioritization with Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin
Laura Mae Martin has my dream job - she is Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor. Her job is to advise the top folk at Google on how to be more productive. In this chat, we cover:
* Ruthless Prioritisation: the importance of saying no to good things to make room for great things.
* Sunday Planning Ritual: Laura’s ritual of planning the upcoming week every Sunday, and her exact process for doing this.
* List Funnels: a method to manage tasks by categorising and prioritising them to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
* Downtime: the critical role of downtime in productivity, with Laura sharing her practice of "No Tech Tuesday" to disconnect and recharge.
* Generative AI in Productivity: how generative AI tools can augment productivity, automating routine tasks and freeing up time for more strategic work.
* And much, much more…
Get a copy of Laura’s new book Uptime.
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 666 - Quick Win: Quick Actions for Long-Term Gains with Adam Alter
Unlock the secret to skyrocketing your productivity with a simple, yet powerful approach to managing your daily tasks. In this Quick Win episode, Professor Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough and master of efficiency, reveals his top strategy for preventing small tasks from derailing your big goals. Learn how to transform your workflow, clear your mental clutter, and make room for what truly matters.
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 665 - 24 Things for 2024: Kemi Nekvapil's approach to crafting a purposeful year
Kemi Nekvapil loves a ritual. And my goodness, she has some good ones. From her 24 things for 2024 through to her annual planning and reflection rituals, Kemi lives a purposeful life.
And that’s what I expected from one of Australia’s leading coaches who has been trained personally by Brene Brown, along with being the international best-selling author of Power.
So what are Kemi’s secrets to being a stand-out coach? How does she incorporate reflection into every week?
And Kemi shares one of the most powerful lessons she has learnt and passes on to her clients - that you should never go to the butcher for bread.
Connect with Kemi: https://www.keminekvapil.com/
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 664 - Quick Win: Crafting Your Power Phrase with Libby Trickett
How much power can just a few words hold? Turns out: a lot.
In this Quick Win episode, Olympian Libby Trickett reveals the invaluable advice that changed her life: the power phrase. Facing the challenges of asthma and bronchitis while competing in the world championships, Libby adopted a mantra that propelled her to victory and later helped her navigate life beyond sports.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 663 - From Crisis to Clarity: How Kristina Karlsson bounced back from the collapse of kikki.K
In a world where success and connection often feel inseparable from our digital devices, it's rare to hear about someone going to extreme lengths to break free. Yet that's exactly what Kristina Karlsson did.
Kristina, best known as the founder of the beloved kikki.K stores, shares her remarkable journey from the highs of global expansion to the lows of having her company put into administration. But instead of giving up, Kristina defied odds and picked herself back up. How did she do it? Kristina reveals the most impactful things she did to regain her footing and find success once more.
Kristina discusses the power of journaling and daily rituals, such as walking, that helped her navigate through challenging times. She shares her unique approach to planning the year, breaking it down into manageable quarters, and the exciting habit she plans to adopt next. Being part of a habit club, Kristina also reflects on her experiment in eliminating complaining for a month, an adventure that led to some surprising revelations.
Discover the empowering journey, the triumphs, and the wisdom of Kristina Karlsson in this episode, and be inspired to cultivate a life filled with intention, resilience, and growth.
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 662 - Quick Win: Harnessing the Power of Thinking Days with Google boss Mel Silva
Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of tasks, feeling like there's never enough time to think deeply about the things that truly matter? Mel Silva, who heads up Google's Australian and NZ business, has been there, and she's found a powerful solution. Thinking Days. And in today's Quick Win episode, you'll learn how to create your own.
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 661 - Broadway star Andy Karl on how to exude star quality even when you lack the confidence
Singing, dancing, and performing eight shows a week, Broadway star Andy Karl is no stranger to the grind of musical theater. Andy reveals the physical and vocal warm-up routines he depends on to bring his A-game to the stage each day. From tackling vocal warm-up hacks to staying healthy during demanding performances, Andy shares insights that are invaluable for anyone with a high-intensity schedule.
Andy also opens up about his journey, from landing his dream role to overcoming a major injury just days before a Broadway opening, providing a glimpse into the dedication and resilience required in the world of theatre.
Tune in to hear Andy Karl's strategies for maintaining peak performance and the profound advice he's received over many years of starring roles on Broadway and beyond.
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 660 - Quick Win: The secret to making everything take less time with behaviour change guru Professor Katy Milkman
Are you tired of spending too much time composing emails or writing reports from scratch? Do you wish you had more time to focus on the core of your work rather than the administrative tasks? In today's quick win episode, Wharton Professor Katy Milkman shares her favourite time saving hack - the template. From responding to emails to pursuing goals, Katy has unlocked the power of templates to save time and improve outcomes.
Check out the full interview with Katy here.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 659 - The Art and Science of the One-on-One with Professor Steven Rogelberg
Imagine walking into a one-on-one meeting with your boss and leaving feeling not just heard, but genuinely empowered. It almost sounds too good to be true, but Professor Steven Rogelberg, a renowned organisational psychologist, insists it's not only possible but essential. In this episode of How I Work, I sit down with Steven to peel back the layers on what makes for effective one-on-one meetings that inspire and motivate.
Did you know that the right questions in these meetings can be the key to unlocking your employees' potential? Steven takes us on a deep dive into the crucial ways to approach one-on-one conversations, from asking powerful questions to the subtle art of listening that can fuel positive change. With the shift to remote work, he also touches on how managers can adapt their strategies to maintain that crucial human connection across the digital divide.
Grab a copy of Steven's book Glad We Met: https://www.amazon.com.au/Glad-We-Met-Art-Science/dp/0197641873
After immersing yourself in the art of one-on-ones with Steven, don't forget to check out my new book, The Health Habit. It's available now, and you can order your very own copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 658 - This CEO became fitter than ever with 5-minute workouts - here’s how
If you’re anything like me or the guests on How I Work, you want to optimise absolutely everything. But when you’re after the best, sometimes ‘good enough’ isn’t good enough. So what do you do when you know exactly how to optimise something, but the right tool doesn’t exist yet?
If you’re Ulrich Dempfle, you build that tool yourself!
After learning about REHIT, a very short but very intense exercise protocol with astounding fitness outcomes, Ulrich knew he wanted to give it a go. But doing REHIT correctly can be difficult and even dangerous outside of a lab environment because it requires true maximum effort - the kind of effort that could throw you off a treadmill!
So after trying to imitate the practice on a regular exercise bike and getting nowhere, Ulrich decided to… yes, start his own company and create an AI-powered exercise bike specifically for REHIT workouts.
Ulrich explains exactly what REHIT is, why it’s so effective, and how the CAROL Bike makes it accessible. Unsurprisingly, Ulrich’s also a biohacker, and he shares some of his favourite tools for measuring and managing his health and fitness.
Connect with Ulrich on LinkedIn or find out more aboutthe CAROL Bike
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 657 - What comedian and podcast host Ryan Shelton learned after ditching his smartphone
Smartphones are so ubiquitous today that living without one sounds like something only monks and mountain hermits would be able to do. While many of us crave an extended break from our addictive little pocket-computers, it’s hard to imagine actually making it work. So how did Ryan Shelton pull it off?
The comedian, actor and co-host of The Imperfects podcast felt like his phone was beginning to control him, instead of the other way around. He’d tried to reduce his screen time in the past, but couldn’t make it stick. So he went nuclear and traded in his beloved iPhone for an old-school flip-phone.
As a born entertainer and the host of a podcast all about vulnerability, Ryan’s been more and more focused on human connection in recent years, and his flip-phone experiment was just one part of that.
Ryan shares what did and didn’t work when he switched to the ‘dumb phone’, and breaks down what he’s learned about himself and his mind since starting The Imperfects. He also shares his favourite productivity tools and explains his preferred method for capturing and filing his ideas.
Connect with Ryan on Instagram or listen to The Imperfects podcast
Watch this video if you want to write a purpose statement like Ryan: How to know your life purpose in five minutes
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 656 - Why Atlassian’s Dom Price is pursuing health for his whole family
Dom Price’s health journey didn’t start where he expected. In fact, it started in phases…
Phase one was a realisation. He’s always lived like a youngster - he’s energetic, excitable, passionate, and incredibly busy. This made him think he was immortal, even if he wasn’t exactly pursuing a healthy lifestyle. But he realised he was mortal the hard way when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer a couple of years ago.
He says it shocked him, but not quite enough to change him. Phase two was about actively focusing on his health, and it took a major life change to get to this phase.
Now that Dom’s a father, he’s realised what was going on - he was responsible only to himself, and the consequences of inaction would be his own to shoulder. That’s no longer the case, and Dom now pursues health and wellbeing not just for his own sake, but for the sake of his partner and his two young twins.
He dives deeper into the moments that changed his approach to health, and shares the main habits and behaviours that he’s finding most beneficial so far.
Connect with Dom on Twitter and LinkedIn and at https://domprice.me/
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My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here.
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 655 - Nir Eyal’s Secret: Trading Overwhelm for Clarity
Struggling with the endless cycle of distractions? You're not alone. On this episode of How I Work, I sit down with the wizard of focus, Nir Eyal, who's literally written the book on becoming indistractable.
Nir's sharing some top-tier life hacks that go beyond typical self-help fluff. Think about turning every decision into a personal experiment, having actual uninterrupted time with your family, and even carving out sacred moments for your own personal goals.
So, whether it's creating your own community 'kibbutz' (yep, it's a thing) or reshuffling your day to make room for what really counts, we're diving into it all. And trust me, your to-do list is going to have some serious FOMO once you get time-boxing down to an art.
Ready to shake up your life? Tune in, take notes, and get ready to say bye-bye to being pulled in a million directions.
Connect with Nir (https://www.nirandfar.com/) and get a copy of Indistractable (https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/).
While you’re revamping your life, don't forget to check out my new book The Health Habit right here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 654 - Lisa’s Lab: An inside look at the radio legend’s personal health experiments
Lisa Leong discovered the hard way that you can be both fit and unhealthy. While working a high-powered (read: high stress) job that required her to fly around the world, she thought she might need some balance. For some reason, she thought training for an Olympic-distance marathon was the way to do it!
Between working marathon hours and training for a literal marathon, she didn’t have time to slow down when she first got a chest infection. Instead, she loaded up on antibiotics and steroids and powered through. She did the same when the chest infection reappeared, and soon enough she was reliant on her medication. Shortly after, she was bed-ridden for months, suffering from nerve damage so bad she would cry if a breeze struck her the wrong way.
Thus started her lifelong quest for real, life-giving health. And if you’ve listened to Lisa’s ABC show, This Working Life, you know she takes her quests seriously.
Her motto is “every day is lab day,” and the same is true outside the office. Lisa shares a wide variety of the personal health experiments she’s currently running, and outlines the long-term thinking that informs her morning routines and other daily health practices.
Connect with Lisa on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn
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My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here.
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Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 653 - Part 2: How I Kicked My Sugar Addiction - For Good
Are you tossing and turning every night, struggling to get the restorative sleep you crave? Or perhaps you find yourself reaching for that comfort bar of chocolate a little too often? I can most definitely relate - or at least I could - before I applied some clever behaviour change strategies that I write about in my new book, The Health Habit :)
In today’s episode, I share my own health habits that have transformed how I eat, sleep and move, along with how I successfully kicked a several-decade-long sugar addiction and cured my chronic insomnia.
My new book "The Health Habit" is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 652 - Part 1: An Inside Look - How "The Health Habit" Went from Idea to Published Book
Have you ever wondered what goes into getting a book into the world?
To celebrate the launch of my new book, I’m taking you behind the scenes of The Health Habit. In this episode, I share how I came up with the idea, the process of pitching it to Penguin Random House (my publisher), how I wrote the manuscript in record time, and everything else involved in getting a book onto shelves.
My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 651 - Unleashing the Power of Hall Passes: Making New Habits Stick
Hall passes are one of the most powerful strategies we can use when it comes to making new habits stick. I explore the "what the hell" effect, the benefits of flexible routines, and the surprising impact of cheat days. Get ready to learn practical strategies for staying on track with your goals, even when life throws you curveballs.
Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 650 - The Secret to Lasting Change: Embracing a New Identity for Sustaining Healthy Habits
Self-identity plays a huge role in shaping our behaviors and decision-making. So it stands to reason that if you want to make a big change to your life, you might need to change your self-identity.
I reveal what the research says about self-identity and health habits. I also share some practical steps to help you recreate your own identity and solidify your commitment to new and better habits.
Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 649 - Using Social Media to Improve Your Health
We often hear about how bad social media is for our health. Today, I flip that assumption on its head and explain how you can leverage social media for good.
Discover the power of social normative theory, how good habits are contagious, and the influence of social media on our behaviors and expectations. Learn how to strategically curate your social media feed to align with your health goals, whether it's improving sleep, movement, or nutrition.
Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 648 - The Power of Food Order: How Changing the Sequence Can Boost Your Energy Levels
Did you know that the sequence in which you eat can affect your blood glucose levels? Studies have shown that the order in which you consume vegetables, proteins/fats, and carbohydrates can make a significant difference. By simply changing the order of your meal, you can potentially reduce glucose spikes by up to 75% and experience benefits including increased energy levels and a greater sense of satiety.
Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 647 - Debunking the 10,000 Steps Myth: How Many Steps Do You Really Need?
Are you striving for a healthier life? I explore the popular notion of taking 10,000 steps per day for better health. Is this magic number really all it's cracked up to be? Let's uncover the truth by delving into the scientific research behind the ideal number of steps to take per day to reduce the risk of premature death.
Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 646 - Improve Your Sleep with the Pre-Sleep Task Dump: A Key to Productivity and Well-being
Are you struggling to get a good night's sleep? In today's episode, I explore a fascinating and science-backed strategy called the pre-sleep task dump.
Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 645 - BEST OF: Hugh Van Cuylenburg on how to build rapport quickly
What does it take to make someone give up on their dream? Which straw breaks the camel’s back? For Hugh Van Cuylenburg, a simple but critical mistake in his calendar almost spelt the end of The Resilience Project before it’d truly begun.
But it didn’t. Why not? Where did Hugh find the strength to keep pursuing his goals, even after messing up the best opportunity he’d ever had?
Hugh’s a master storyteller, with no shortage of material. He shares which moments in his life turned out to be make-or-break, and what he learned from each one.
He also teaches you how to quickly build rapport with new people, and how to improve your business by stepping out of its centre.
Connect with Hugh on The Resilience Project’s website or listen to The Imperfects podcast
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Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 644 - BEST OF: Tim Urban on seeing the bigger picture and beating procrastination
You think you’ve got a procrastination problem? TIm Urban, the man behind the sensationally popular blog Wait But Whyreckons he might have you covered. He’s so well-acquainted with procrastination, in fact, that he gave a TED talk on the topic… And finalised it at the last minute.
However, for a self-proclaimed master procrastinator, Tim sure gets a lot done. And thankfully, among the many, manyarticles he’s written are some antidotes for the serial procrastinator.
Tim shares his process for researching and understanding big, complex ideas, and turning them into digestible, entertaining reading.
Connect with Tim on Twitter or his website, Wait But Why
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Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 643 - BEST OF: Matthew Dicks teaches you to think and write like a master storyteller
**BEST OF**
If there’s anything I don’t miss about my school days, it’s homework - and I’ll bet you feel the same. So when my new favourite book on storytelling told me I needed to do “homework for life,” I wasn’t exactly pumped. That is, until author Matthew Dicks explained the benefits.
Matthew’s the bestselling author of a slew of novels and non-fiction books, he’s written a rock opera, multiple musicals and even a handful of comic books. So when I read his new book in the hopes of upping my own storytelling skills, I knew his homework for life was working for someone!
Matthew breaks down the structures, tools and techniques that help him write not just at a prolific pace, but with outstanding quality, too. He explains why being able to tell stories is important for everyone, and teaches you how to get started if you haven’t put pen to paper before.
Connect with Matthew on Twitter, Instagram or at his website. Pick up a copy of Storyworthy, or check out Matthew’s newest course to improve your writing.
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Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 642 - BONUS: Have we got work all wrong? Modern work principles with Almanac CEO Adam Nathan
The way we work has never changed quite as much as it did during the pandemic. Sure, you probably knew a couple of people with home offices or flexible hours, but after lockdowns, remote work went from a rarity to the new normal. When everyone was suddenly forced to stay inside, we all realised we could get by with tools like Google Docs and Zoom.
But what if we were wrong?
Adam Nathan, the co-founder and CEO of Almanac, worries that where we work has changed, but how we work hasn’t caught up yet. We’re using tools created for a different time, he says, and simply updating the tools won’t do the trick.
Adam shares Almanac’s ‘modern work principles’, and explains why addressing our workflows and strategies is the key to keeping up with the pace of change.
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn, read more about The Modern Work Method, or try out Almanac for yourself
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 641 - Why Adam Alter’s to-do list system is so simple
Adam Alter might just have the simplest productivity system of anyone I’ve interviewed. He uses a to-do list app, but it’s barely more advanced than a piece of paper. He values deep work, but he doesn’t build his life around it. So if he’s supposedly doing so little, how’s he getting so much done?
And trust me, he’s getting a lot done: Adam’s a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow. He’s also the author of multiple bestselling books, including Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible, and most recently, Anatomy of a Breakthrough.
Adam breaks down his incredibly simple to-do list system, and explains why the simplicity itself is so important. He also shares his strategies for auditing his productivity and energy, and his approach to objectively documenting his own life.
Connect with Adam on his website, LinkedIn or pick up a copy of his latest book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 640 - What if you turned into a different person overnight? Interviewing my dad, Martin Imber
Despite living in Australia for his entire life, my dad speaks with a Polish accent. But that’s not all that’s different about him since he suffered a stroke in 2009…
Martin Imber always considered himself a logical, “right-brained” person - he was a computer programmer, after all. But since his stroke, he believes he’s become more empathetic, more compassionate.
Martin shares what he’s learned about life, love, family and himself since his stroke, as well as the lessons he learned from his own parents, who survived the holocaust.
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Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 639 - Susan Carland on simplicity, discipline and the power of play
If you’re into productivity or life-hacking, you’ve probably come across some pretty unusual tips and tools recently: we’re talking automatic ice baths, full-scale saunas, magic mushroom teas, and a whole lot of multi-hour morning routines.
While I love a wild idea as much as the next productivity nerd, I also have a budget! Thankfully, Susan Carland’s favourite time-savers and life-upgraders are as accessible as they come. As long as she’s got a piping hot cup of coffee in her hand when she gets down to work, she’s happy.
Susan gives you her favourite, low-key tips for living the good life every day, and shares how her daily prayer ritual helps build self-discipline, while also allowing her to develop a deeper relationship with herself.
Connect with Susan on Instagram or listen to the What Happens Next? podcast
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 638 - Tom Boyd on life after AFL, making better decisions and working for a purpose
No two careers will ever look exactly the same, but few of them look anything like a professional sporting career. Former AFL player Tom Boyd is the prime example: he’d worked towards the same goal since his early childhood, and after reaching the pinnacle of his game, he retired at the ripe old age of 23.
So, what do you do when your career ends before you’re even halfway through your twenties?
Tom reflects on his sporting career and shares its most impactful lessons, covering everything from the importance of adequate recovery through to life-changing advice about better decision-making. He also discusses how he’s taking the unique skills and character traits that made him a great football player and leveraging them in his new career as a public speaker and mental health ambassador.
Connect with Tom on Instagram, LinkedIn or pick up a copy of his book, Nowhere to Hide
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 637 - Katy Milkman wants to leave things better than she found them
What matters most when pursuing a goal? Discipline? Routine? Accountability? All of those are important, sure, but how come nobody ever mentions fun?
Economist and Wharton professor Katy Milkman wants to change that: according to research out of the Univeristy of Chicago and Cornell University, people persist in goal pursuit for longer if they can find a way to make the process more enjoyable.
Katy gives this advice to her students, but it’s also the guiding force in her own career. Academia is vast and multi-faceted, and Katy knows she can only perform at the highest level if she’s fuelled by passion and joy.
Katy also shares advice for speeding up your writing, and explains how one book changed her thinking forever.
Connect with Katy on her website or on LinkedIn
***
My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 636 - My Favourite Tip: Matthew Dicks - How to craft a great story
The greatest stories inspire, terrify, inform and change us. They might change our lives, or simply help us get through the day. But if we know how central stories are to the human experience, why don’t more of us learn how to craft them more effectively?
Matthew Dicks has been writing (and teaching writing) for decades now, and he’s seen the craft of storytelling change many lives in many ways. Most of all, he’s seen just how beneficial it is to tell stories to ourselves.
Whether your ultimate goal is to share your stories with the world, or you just want to give better presentations at the office, learning how to craft a great story won’t just give you more influence over others, it’ll give you more influence over yourself.
In that spirit, I asked Matthew to help me improve a story I was preparing for a work presentation, and he walked me through his thought process every step of the way.
Connect with Matthew on Twitter, Instagram or at his website. Pick up a copy of Storyworthy, or check out Matthew’s newest course if you want to improve your writing.
You can find the full interview here: Matthew Dicks teaches you to think and write like a master storyteller
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co
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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 635 - My Favourite Tip: Nigel Marsh - Identity after 60
When he reached 60, Nigel Marsh realised his most ‘conventionally’ successful days might be behind him… But what does that actually mean?
After a long and lucrative career in the commercial sector, Nigel knew the day would come when he’d no longer be able to keep pace with his younger colleagues. He’s had to accept that there comes a time in all of our lives when we need to step back and slow down. But he’s also learning that slowing down is far from a bad thing.
Nigel’s gone from running multinational corporations with tens of thousands of employees, to overseeing just one employee - himself. And while it takes humility to accept such a huge change, his new, more independent work life has come with its own perks.
Finally free to pursue more of his own interests, and to dedicate more time and attention to the work he’s most passionate about, Nigel’s discovering a new kind of success after 60.
Connect with Nigel at his website, or pick up a copy of Smart, Stupid and Sixty
You can find the full interview here: Clarity, alignment and momentum with Nigel Marsh
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 634 - My Favourite Tip: Wil Anderson - What separates the professionals from the hobbyists
Wil Anderson knows you think your mates are funnier than him, but that doesn’t bother him. After more than two decades dominating the Australian comedy scene, Wil’s learned that his job isn’t just to be funny: his job is to be funny when the red light comes on.
Wil recognises that life is hard more often than it’s easy, and nobody performs at their best when things are truly tough. However, what separates the professionals from the hobbyists, he says, is the ability to perform even (and especially) when the conditions aren’t perfect.
And since internalising this lesson, Wil’s come full circle on his approach to ‘bad days.’ Now, he relishes difficult times, because they’re an opportunity for him to strengthen his resolve and practice his professionalism.
Connect with Wil on Instagram or listen to his podcasts here
You can find the full interview here: Wil Anderson’s on-the-fly creative process
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 633 - My Favourite Tip: Tim Urban - Does a picture really speak a thousand words?
On his enormously popular blog, Wait But Why,Tim Urban writes about some pretty heavy topics. He’s covered North Korea, the state of American politics and culture, and Elon Musk’s rise to fame, to name just a few. So you might be surprised when you click onto the blog for the first time and see it’s overrun with… stick figure drawings?
Tim’s writing style is playful and personable, but his unique illustrations do a lot of the heavy lifting to make his work so eye-catching and so memorable. Whether it’s a graph demonstrating just how few weeks make up a human life, or characters representing our inner demons, Tim’s constantly seeking novel ways to get his point across.
Tim explains how he decides when to illustrate versus when to let his words do the talking, and highlights the most common cases where words alone don’t quite cut it.
Connect with Tim on Twitter, or his website Wait But Why
You can find the full interview here: Tim Urban on seeing the bigger picture and beating procrastination
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 632 - My Favourite Tip: Nick McKenzie - An unusual ice breaker
Among great thinkers, the long walk or run is nothing new. Philosophers, artists, novelists and world leaders have long espoused the value of solitude for working through thorny problems.
Award-winning investigative journalist Nick McKenzie is no different. Whether he’s stuck in a tough patch of writing, or trying to figure out his next move in a delicate investigation, running alone often leads to the solution.
But Nick doesn’t always run alone. In fact, he’s turned running into one of his favourite ways to connect more deeply with his contacts, sources and colleagues. The initial conversations he has with sources can be tense - usually, they’re risking a great deal to help him with his work. So getting together, out of business attire and into sweaty neon workout gear, and going for a short run helps to break the ice and bring guards down on both sides…
Connect with Nick on Twitter or on his website.
You can find the full interview here: Award-winning journalist Nick McKenzie on death threats, confirmation bias and the power of insecurity
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 631 - My Favourite Tip: Matthew Dicks - The most critical ingredient of a great story
Matthew Dicks is a master storyteller, and he’s just as committed to understanding great stories as he is to crafting them himself.
The author, school teacher and writing coach has spent years studying stories, trying to figure out why they impact us so deeply, and searching for the principles that underpin the very best of them.
His most important finding: stories are about change over time. Whether it’s an historical epic like War and Peaceor the recounting of a single conversation, all great stories are about how people change, and why.
So, whenever Matthew’s working on a story and it’s not coming together, he asks himself: what’s meant to change?
Connect with Matthew on Twitter, Instagram or at his website. Pick up a copy of Storyworthy, or check out Matthew’s newest course if you want to improve your writing.
You can find the full interview here: Matthew Dicks teaches you to think and write like a master storyteller
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co
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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 630 - Mel Silva shares leadership lessons from inside Google
What does it take to lead one of the world’s most creative and innovative companies?
Mel Silva’s been with Google for over 16 years, and now as the Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, she’s a pivotal part of fostering the company’s world-famous culture.
Mel unpacks the key lessons she’s learned in her many roles with the company, including the lessons she’s learned from her coach, and what she’s learned about herself and her leadership style since becoming a mentor for up-and-coming Googlers.
Mel also shares her most valuable new working practice, which she calls ‘thinking days,’ and teaches you how to make deep thinking time as effective as possible for you and your organisation.
Connect with Mel on LinkedIn
***
My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 629 - My Favourite Tip: Ann Handley - Train your writing muscles every day
You’ve heard it a million times - improving your writing will make you better at just about any job you can think of. But how do you actually improve? How do you hone the craft?
Marketing expert and bestselling author Ann Handley dedicates much of her own writing to teaching the craft, and she says the most important component of effective writing is the unique voice of the author.
Especially today, when everyone with a social media account is a defacto marketer, and AI writing tools are improving at rapid speed, the ability to communicate with your own unique, unaffected voice is the key skill that makes great writers stand out.
So how do you write in your own voice? Well, like anything else, it’s about a whole lot of practice!
Ann teaches you how to make time for writing everyday, and how to ensure you have fun doing it.
Connect with Ann on Twitter or Instagram or sign up to her newsletter
You can find the full interview here: Marketing pioneer Ann Handley shares tools, tactics and attitudes that will make you a better writer
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 628 - My Favourite Tip: Melissa Doyle - We are all vital
“We’re all cogs in a wheel,” Melissa Doyle tells her kids. “But we’re all vital…”
As one of Australia’s favourite TV presenters, you won’t be surprised to learn Melissa fields a lot of requests for career advice. But at the beginning of her own career, she just wanted to become like the women she admired. She imitated their voices and studied their styles, but quickly realised - she would never truly be like her heroes, because she would always be herself.
When she first cried on camera, she was mortified, humiliated by her own “lack of professionalism.” But upon reflection, she understood that her outburst was an honest reflection of who she was… And viewers agreed.
Melissa shares how she learned not just to accept her true self, but to tap into it like a superpower. She also shares the advice she leans on when work (or life) isn’t going exactly to plan.
Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn or Twitter, or pick up a copy of 15 Seconds of Brave
You can find the full interview here: Melissa Doyle shares stories of bravery, and practical tips for a purpose-driven career
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 627 - My Favourite Tip: Nigel Marsh - Great coaches ask great questions
Nigel Marsh doesn’t suffer fools - even when they pay him!
After an enormously successful career in the commercial sector, Nigel’s now a bestselling author, and the host of the hit podcast, Five of My Life, and a highly sought-after executive coach. But his coaching isn’t a walk in the park…
The cornerstone of Nigel’s coaching practice is his unique line of questioning: he’s discovered over the course of his career that most people already know what they need to do, whether it’s in their work or personal lives. So his job as a coach is to help clients get out of their own way, by asking the kinds of questions that will lead them to their own conclusions.
Nigel breaks down the types of questions that lead to the most impactful results, and explains his consultancy’s mantra: “Clarity, alignment, momentum.”
Connect with Nigel at his website, or pick up a copy of Smart, Stupid and Sixty
You can find the full interview here: Clarity, alignment and momentum with Nigel Marsh
***
My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 626 - HAPPY FAMILIES CROSSOVER: Practical ways to instantly remove stress from your life
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Happy Families crossover series you’ll learn some low-effort and high-impact ways to remove reoccurring stressors in your life.
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Sun, 09 Jul 2023 - 625 - My Favourite Tip: Elise McCann - A different kind of perfect pitch
Workers in the modern age are already changing careers far more frequently than previous generations - but that doesn’t make transitioning any easier, especially when you’re moving into an entirely different field.
Elise McCann can confirm: the actor, singer and dancer is one of Australia’s most celebrated performers, but at the height of the pandemic, she decided to try something (very) different.
In an effort to make meditation an easier and more accessible practice for everyone, Elise and fellow thespian Lucy Durack launched Hey Lemonade. Initially, they were terrified to step into the business world, but while preparing for the first investment pitch, the pair realised they weren’t starting from scratch…
Elise shares how she and Lucy drew on their experience as performers to craft and rehearse the perfect pitch meeting.
Connect with Elise on LinkedIn, Instagram or on the Hey Lemonade website
You can find the full interview here: Theatre star Elise McCann on auditioning, time management and founding a tech company
***
My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 624 - HAPPY FAMILIES CROSSOVER: Easy ways to make exercise fit into your busy life
Staying healthy doesn’t need to be a pain. In this episode of the Happy Families crossover series you’ll hear some tips and tricks to get exercise into your life in a meaningful way – no matter how busy your home and work schedules are.
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Sun, 02 Jul 2023 - 623 - BONUS: How does the Four Day Week actually work? Ask Me Anything
If you’ve listened to How I Work for a while, you’ve definitely heard me talk about the Four Day Week, and how much we love it at Inventium. But if you want to implement the practice at your own organisation, you probably have a lot of questions…
Doesn’t a four day week just mean longer working days? Should everyone take the same day off, or is it better to stagger? And of course, how do you know if the practice is suited to your business?
In a recent virtual Ask-Me-Anything, I sat down with Inventium’s Head of Consulting, Zoe Aitken, and a remote crowd of curious workers to answer all these questions and more. We cover everything from common problems and workarounds to highly specific case studies and experiments we’ve run at Inventium, so if you’ve ever wondered how the Four Day Week works, this is for you.
If you’re looking for any of the resources we mentioned in the live conversation, you can find them below:
Perpetual Guardian: The Four Day Week is Here
Measure What Matters by John Doerr
How to run a Four Day Week experiment
Andrew Barnes’ TED Talk on the Four Day Week
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Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 622 - HAPPY FAMILIES CROSSOVER: How to achieve the elusive work-life balance
In this episode of the Happy Families crossover series we cover all things work life balance. Is it even possible in 2023? Yes, but you have to set some strong guidelines and keep them enforced. You’ll get actionable tips to help demarcate your family time starting from today.
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Sun, 25 Jun 2023 - 621 - Mason Cox isn’t your average athlete, and he doesn’t want to be
In case you weren’t already aware - artificial intelligence is well and truly everywhere now. Even professional athletes are speeding up their online interactions with the help of ChatGPT!
Or maybe that’s just American-Australian AFL player Mason Cox, who calls himself a mechanical engineer at heart, and who’s always looking for ways to get things done more efficiently. Now that he’s also a podcast host and a passionate advocate for Aussie Rules in the U.S., he needs all the help he can get with his multi-hyphenate workload.
Mason shares his favourite time-saving tools, and the advice he offers others most often, as well as tips for overcoming self-consciousness and making better life decisions.
Connect with Mason on Instagram or listen to The Mason Cox Show
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Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 620 - HAPPY FAMILIES CROSSOVER: How to get a great night's sleep
Who doesn’t love a collaboration? This is the first episode in a four-week crossover series with the popular podcast Happy Families all about how to improve health and wellbeing in your home life. In this episode we talk about why you need to stop treating sleep like a luxury item. We go through why it matters and how to get more of it.
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Sun, 18 Jun 2023 - 619 - Do therapists take their own advice? Interviewing my mum, Doris Brett
We psychologists tend to lean more on science and statistics when thinking about how best to live our lives… but sometimes numbers and statistics don’t give us the whole, human picture. Sometimes, even the professionals need a good old-fashioned chat with their mums - and that’s exactly what I’ve decided to do!
My mum is Doris Imber, a clinical psychologist, award-winning poet, memoirist and children’s author. As fellow psychologists, we dig into some of the advice Doris shares with her patients most frequently, and explore how she’s acted on that advice in her own life.
Doris also shares how her life and outlook have changed since her cancer diagnosis, and offers advice for turning arguments into constructive disagreements.
Grab a copy of Doris's new book Philomella and the Impossible Forest.
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Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 618 - Lucy Durack won’t wait for happiness to just happen
Lucy Durack is on the edge of a nervous breakdown… Or at least, that’s how it can sometimes feel on opening night of a new play or musical. If she lets her focus lie on all the production notes, line changes and new stage directions, she’ll collapse into an anxious wreck.
But of course, those are all important parts of a performer’s job - so how does she play her part, without falling apart?
Over the course of her career, Lucy’s received a wealth of wise advice from the stars who came before her. She’s learned how calming gratitude can be, how important it is to have projects outside of her day job, and most importantly, that she can’t wait for life not to be hard before she chooses to be happy.
Connect with Lucy on Instagram or on the Hey Lemonade website
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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 617 - Mel Schilling shares the advice that changed her career forever
When the smash-hit reality TV show Married At First Sightstarted airing in Australia, Mel Schilling wasn’t one of its relationship experts - but she was one of its biggest fans. Her husband noticed, and understood why: it was right up her alley as a therapist and dating coach. He told her she should be on the show, and reminded her: if you don’t ask, you don’t get.
This piece of advice has stayed with Mel, and it’s still something she shares with clients regularly. Some of her advice is a little less conventional though!
Mel’s a big fan of meditation, and recommends it to plenty of clients. But when it comes to implementing the practice herself, she gets a little help from a VR headset…
Mel also discusses her family’s time living abroad, and an inexpensive tool that’s helped her stay active while boosting her productivity at work.
Connect with Mel on Instagram
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Wed, 31 May 2023 - 616 - Christian O’Connell’s mission is to live in the moment
After more than twenty years dominating the radio waves in both the UK and Australia, Christian O’Connell has talked to just about everyone, and they’ve covered just about everything. In order to keep his show exciting and engaging after so many years, Christian himself needs to remain excited and engaged.
One way he keeps himself engaged at work is by following in the footsteps of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis, who would only ever prepare 75% of a recording, leaving space for the magic of improvisation.
Outside of work, Christian pursues the same level of openness as a voracious reader, podcast listener and poetry fan. And when those pleasures of the soul aren’t enough to put him in the right state of mind, he employs breathwork techniques to centre him in the present moment.
Now a certified breathwork teacher, Christian walks you through one of the practice’s simplest techniques, and shares some of the most profound advice he’s received from mentors, colleagues, and his favourite artists.
Connect with Christian on Twitter or LinkedIn
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Wed, 24 May 2023 - 615 - Writer and podcaster Jessie Stephens is learning how to switch off
If you’ve been anywhere near the internet in the last few years, you’ve almost definitely come across something made by Jessie Stephens. If you’re a podcast junkie, you’ll have heard her on Mamamia Out Loud, or Cancelled. If you’re more of a reader, you’ll find Jessie writing articles about everything from Married At First Sight to the proliferation of gambling ads for Mamamia, for whom she’s also the Executive Editor.
Oh, and she’s now a best-selling author, having released her debut book, Heartsick, in 2021.
In other words, Jessie clearly knows how to get a lot done. But she’s learning that her extreme productivity can’t last forever, and right now she’s focused on finding effective ways to recover and recharge, so that whenever she’s working, she’s at her absolute best.
Connect with Jessie on Instagram, pick up a copy of Heartsick, or listen to Mamamia Out Loud
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Wed, 17 May 2023 - 614 - My Favourite Tip: Leo Babauta - Write like a software engineer
As the founder of the hugely popular blog, Zen Habits, Leo Babauta’s built a reputation for seeking simplicity in work and in life. So it might be surprising to hear that he often looks to the tech world for inspiration…
After looking into the “agile software development” process, Leo realised he didn’t need to hide his creative work from the world until it was completely finished. Watching tech companies release software while it was still in development and then constantly updating it live, Leo decided to do the same with his writing.
He now treats many of his blog posts as “iterations”, seeking feedback immediately, updating his work in real time, and constantly testing ideas for bigger projects like books and courses.
Connect with Leo on Twitter or at the Zen Habits website
You can find the full interview here: Leo Babauta teaches you the Zen Habits of simplicity and self-awareness
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Mon, 15 May 2023 - 613 - Libby Trickett applies the athlete’s mindset to life after the Olympics
It’s hard to imagine a more disciplined and demanding lifestyle than that of a professional athlete. Whether it’s the countless hours of training, the highly regimented eating, or the mounting mental pressure of upcoming competitions, athletes leave little to chance.
But what happens when an athlete retires? Which elements of the spartan lifestyle serve them well beyond the area, and which ones are they happy to leave behind?
Figuring out this balance has defined much of Libby Trickett’s personal and professional life since retiring from swimming. While she often misses the sense of purpose that comes from doggedly pursuing peak performance, she’s also enjoying the freedom to dive deep into other passions.
In this episode of the new mini-series, How I Live, Libby Trickett shares the most impactful advice she’s ever received, the advice she gives most often, and reflects on what being an athlete taught her about life at large.
Connect with Libby on Instagram or at the Unlocking Her Potential website
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Wed, 10 May 2023 - 612 - My Favourite Tip: Patrick Lightbody - Insider tips for mastering your calendar
If you want something done right, do it yourself. Or at least, that’s the approach Patrick Lightbody takes. After years of wrestling with different physical planners and calendar apps, Patrick decided to make his own.
So how does someone who designs calendar apps actually use it himself? Well, it begins with the past…
Patrick believes that he can’t possibly be oriented towards what matters to him if he’s only looking forwards. Instead, he needs to periodically look back on what he’s already done, and make changes from there.
When it comes to making changes, Patrick employs a “Four Ps” status report, measuring his plans, progress, priorities and problems whenever he needs to overhaul his schedule.
Connect with Patrick in the support chat at Reclaim.ai
You can find the full interview here: Turn your calendar into a virtual assistant with Reclaim co-founder Patrick Lightbody
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Mon, 08 May 2023 - 611 - My Favourite Tip: Wil Anderson - How to make anything funny
There’s an old story about an aspiring comedian meeting Jerry Seinfeld, and asking his advice on success in the entertainment industry. Seinfeld told the budding comic that great comedy is nothing more than great jokes, so the aim is to get as good as possible at writing jokes - and to get good at anything, you have to do it every day.
Australian comedy legend Wil Anderson concurs - and he’s spent a good chunk of time thinking about the creative process behind comedy himself. Wil shares how he writes a joke from scratch, beginning with simple observations about what’s going on around him or in his life at large. He also reflects on how his process has changed over his decades-long career in the spotlight.
Connect with Wil on Twitter or Instagram
You can find the full interview here: Wil Anderson’s on-the-fly creative process
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Mon, 01 May 2023 - 610 - My Favourite Tip: Matt Jones - Design frameworks to foster better decision-making
Why would Four Pillars Gin turn down the opportunity to open another distillery? That’s an important question, because the answer isn’t necessarily obvious. After all, more must be better, right?
That depends, and to avoid falling into a never-ending cycle of discussing what it depends on,Four Pillars co-founder Matt Jones and his team have developed a series of frameworks to aid their decision-making.
Opening another distillery might service some of some of the company’s goals, but is it the right decision for right now? What if instead, the better option is to open not a distillery, but to open a ‘home’, where the goal is not to further the craft of making gin, but to celebrate the craft of making cocktails?
Whichever option ends up being better, Matt and his team are far more likely to choose wisely when they can consult a series of carefully designed decision-making frameworks. When you have many reasonable choices in front of you, the discussion then needs to be guided by a higher goal, and that’s exactly what these frameworks facilitate.
Matt teaches you how to design your own decision-making frameworks, and shares the ones that have most helped Four Pillars.
Connect with Matt on Twitter or at the Four Pillars Gin website
You can find the full interview here: Four Pillars Gin Co-Founder Matt Jones wants you to obsess over aesthetics
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Mon, 24 Apr 2023 - 609 - My Favourite Tip: Hugh Van Cuylenburg - Vulnerability is a speed-boost for connecting with others
Hugh Van Cuylenburg was not having a great time, to say the least. He was already unpopular with his then-pregnant wife for being out of town while she and their children all had COVID (and fair enough, he says!), when a previously minor medical problem unexpectedly became very serious. After some painful injections, he managed to get on stage for a speaking engagement, only to finish his presentation suddenly feeling ill.
So, when he finally sat down for a podcast interview with someone he barely knew, and she asked how he was doing, he said he’d been better. After launching into the story for a good twenty minutes, Hugh realised his vulnerability was having an unexpected effect: his guest could relate, and she shared her own similarly vulnerable experiences, and their rapport developed at lightning speed.
Hugh teaches you how to use your low moments for high impact when trying to build a connection with other people, both at work and beyond.
Connect with Hugh on The Resilience Project’s website or listen to The Imperfects podcast
You can find the full interview here: Hugh Van Cuylenburg demonstrates how a strong purpose fuels strong actions
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Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 608 - My Favourite Tip: Leo Babauta - Simplicity is a process, not a goal
We all want to simplify our lives, and especially our work lives, and that’s hardly surprising: the modern age is defined by distraction and excess. But Leo Babauta, the founder of Zen Habits, worries that our culture’s desire for simplicity might inadvertently be sending us down the wrong path.
Simplicity, Leo says, isn’t about deprivation. When you imagine the simple life, you might picture a monk, or a writer living in a cabin in the woods, but this isn’t the whole picture. Instead, simplicity is a process of expanding and contracting, just like breathing.
True simplicity is a process of determining what matters, and then making space for it. But if we don’t expand our world, our collections, our attention, we can’t discover what matters. While Leo believes many of us spend too much time expanding and not enough time contracting, he’s adamant that both components are crucial, and it’s the balance between them that fosters fruitful simplicity.
Leo gives examples of his process for seeking simplicity, and explains why deprivation isn’t the goal.
Connect with Leo on Twitter or at the Zen Habits website
You can find the full interview here: Leo Babauta teaches you the Zen Habits of simplicity and self-awareness
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Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 607 - My Favourite Tip: Sarah Wilson - Harness the magic of hiking for mental clarity
Since publishing her beloved book about anxiety, Sarah Wilson’s been bombarded with questions about its opposite: calm. And her answer is almost always the same - go for a hike!
The combination of sustained but not too intense physical activity and the exposure to nature make hiking a uniquely powerful practice. When hiking for at least an hour, you enter an elevated, almost euphoric mental state, which is perfect for creative problem-solving. As Sarah puts it, this state allows the right ideas to naturally “bubble up to the surface”, and they begin to seem intuitively correct and magnetic.
When hiking, Sarah will often carry nothing but a piece of paper and a pen, trying when she can to steer completely clear of technology. And if you’re wondering how best to start hiking for mental clarity, Sarah says: don’t! Just get out there and walk, the rest will take care of itself.
Connect with Sarah on Twitter or LinkedIn
You can find the full interview here: Sarah Wilson wants you to make the beast beautiful - how to turn anxiety into a superpower
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Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 606 - My Favourite Tip: Daniel Flynn - Make time for blue-sky thinking
“What the? Thirty companies?I can barely run one!” Daniel Flynn couldn’t believe what he was hearing.
As co-founder and managing director of thankyou, Daniel was struggling to keep a cool head, and asked a mentor for some advice. That mentor ran 30 companies, and his advice was that Daniel should clear his calendar for one day a week, every week, and use that day for thinking.
Initially, it sounded impossible. How do you remove yourself from the day-to-day work of your company a fifth of the time without everything falling apart? And yet, his mentor was doing it while running a small empire!
So Daniel decided to try it out, and he hasn’t looked back. He calls them “blue sky days”, and while he might sometimes use them to write content or to solve an immediate problem, they’re usually blocked off for, well, blue sky thinking. For the kind of untethered, meandering daydreaming that produces big ideas.
Daniel shares some of the prompts that guide his thinking on blue sky days, and his methods for protecting his time when more “urgent” concerns pop up.
Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn or the thankyou website
You can find the full interview here: thankyou co-founder Daniel Flynn on big ideas, mentorship and purpose-driven culture
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Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 605 - My Favourite Tip: Tim Urban - Beat procrastination for good, not just for now
Are you actually solving your procrastination problem, or are you just putting duct-tape over it and hoping you’ll stay afloat?
Tim Urban, the writer behind the hugely popular blog, Wait But Why, is a self-described master procrastinator. He even delivered a Ted Talk on the topic, and most of the speech was about how long he procrastinated writing the speech!
But as a master procrastinator, Tim has a lot of experience beating procrastination. And now his focus is on beating his bad habits for good, not just for now.
Tim notes that our procrastination is often a signal that we’re not designing our work days or our goals very effectively, and explains how having more realistic expectations of ourselves might make us more productive in the long term. He also shares his favourite “duct-tape” methods for beating procrastination in the short term, so that he can actually get some work done while he pursues his higher goal of beating procrastination for good.
Connect with Tim on Twitter or his website Wait But Why
You can find the full interview here: Tim Urban on seeing the bigger picture and beating procrastination
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Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 604 - My Favourite Tip: The Listies - Better decision-making for business partners
How do you break stalemate with your business partner? If you work alone, everything’s up to you, and if you’ve got three people at the helm, there’s always a decisive vote. But if it’s just you and one other person, how do you deal with a split decision?
Comedy duo Rich Higgins and Matt Kelly (better known as The Listies) have realised the only reliable solution to this problem is to introduce a “third voice” in some form. Sometimes, that means a third person - a trusted mutual friend or colleague who can settle their debates.
But more often, that third voice isn’t a voice at all, and that’s exactly the point…
After more than a decade working together, Rich and Matt have learned their strengths and weaknesses, and discovered that simply talking (and even writing things down) doesn’t always work. Instead, they’ve found that drawing diagrams helps them to emotionally separate from their ideas enough to assess them objectively - and it helps them treat their respective ideas almost as third parties, or a third voice.
Connect with The Listies at their website or on YouTube
You can find the full interview here: Respecting your craft and your audience with kids comedy duo The Listies
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Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.
Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au
CREDITS
Produced by Inventium
Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 603 - My Favourite Tip: Patrick Lightbody - How the calendar experts manage their time
You’ve probably heard the old adage, “what gets measured gets managed”, and when it comes to your time, it absolutely holds true. Knowing this, Patrick Lightbody co-founded Reclaim.ai to regain control over his own time, and to help others do the same.
Patrick shares some of the most useful calendar hacks he’s come across throughout his career, and they’re all features on the freely available Google Calendar (and most similar calendar apps, too).
But before you go and colour-code your calendar within an inch of its life, Patrick recommends doing a calendar audit, and making that audit part of your weekly or monthly routine. Most importantly, he recommends you compare the results of your calendar audit with your work goals more broadly. After all, what good is hacking your time management system if you don’t know why you’re trying to save time in the first place!
Connect with Patrick in the support chat at Reclaim.ai
You can find the full interview here: Turn your calendar into a virtual assistant with Reclaim co-founder Patrick Lightbody
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
Connect with me on the socials:
If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co
Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.
Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au
CREDITS
Produced by Inventium
Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 602 - My Favourite Tip: Ada Nicodemou - Switching off is serious work
Ada Nicodemou has just wrapped filming for the day on Home & Away, and she’s feeling anything but relaxed as she gets in the car to drive home. After crying her eyes out in front of her colleagues over and over and over again, her nerves are fried, and her emotions are all over the place.
That’s the day-to-day business of being an actor, but Ada’s learned that it doesn’t mesh well with her home life. Whether she needs to re-focus in order to get everyone fed and out the door for soccer practice, or she’s just having a quiet night on the couch with her family, whatever state she was in when the camera was rolling isn’t going to work at home.
Ada uses the drive home to slowly, methodically process the day that’s been, and when she gets home, the equally methodical process of removing makeup and hair products serves as another way to ritualise the feeling of ‘switching off’ after an intense day at work.
Connect with Ada on Instagram
You can find the full interview here: Home & Away star Ada Nicodemou gives you a sneak peek into the life of a working actor
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My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.
Connect with me on the socials:
If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co
Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.
Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au
CREDITS
Produced by Inventium
Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 27 Feb 2023
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