How I Work
Amantha Imber
You know those annoyingly successful people who seem to have it all figured out? Time to steal their playbook. Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber gets world‑class achievers to spill their secrets - the daily strategies behind their success through to life hacks and productivity hacks they’d rather keep to themselves. We’re talking practical tips for boosting your output (including clever AI tools and shortcuts that’ll make you look like a genius), managing overwhelm without losing your mind, and optimising both work and wellbeing. No motivational fluff. Just battle‑tested tactics from people who’ve cracked the code.
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May 10, 2026 • 11min
How I AI: Agents Explained in 10 Minutes (No Jargon, No Hype)
Neo Aplin, Head of Inventium AI who leads AI training and upskilling, breaks down what agents actually are in plain terms. He explains why naming is messy, the key difference between agents and agentic AI, and practical uses for individuals and teams. Expect clear examples like meeting-minute makers, style checkers, standardised reports, and knowledge agents for self-service.
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May 6, 2026 • 36min
Why you feel busy all the time (even when you’re not), with Laura Vanderkam
Laura Vanderkam, time researcher and bestselling author known for long-term time tracking, explains why perceived busyness misleads us. She shares findings from 11 years of diaries and large studies. Short weekly tracking, reclaiming post-dinner “golden hours,” a circus metaphor for organizing complex lives, and a simple weekly planning ritual are the main topics.
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May 3, 2026 • 30min
Why Most AI Rollouts Fail (And How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't)
They unpack why rollouts often stall despite licenses and fanfare. Leadership ownership and modelling of AI use get heavy focus. They flag harms from buying access without training, agent sprawl, and a new ‘AI brain fry’ fatigue. Practical staging ideas appear: access, literacy, then leverage, plus timing and task‑focused training.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 36min
Are you an initiator or a responder? Tom Rath on thriving in the age of AI
Tom Rath, author and organizational psychologist behind StrengthsFinder 2.0, offers a sharp take on purpose, strengths, and work in an AI world. He argues purpose is hourly acts for others. Learn his daily “what’s the point?” question, why initiators will outpace responders as AI rises, how to resist social comparison, and how to protect creative initiation time.
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Apr 26, 2026 • 13min
What AI capability really looks like in high-performing teams
Neo Applin, Head of Inventium AI who trains organisations to embed AI into workflows. He breaks down why licence counts lie and adoption metrics can be vanity. He contrasts AI literacy with true AI leverage. He warns that poor AI use can harm productivity and explains training, agents, and workflow redesign as the path to real capability.
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Apr 22, 2026 • 35min
This is what AI is actually doing to your brain, with Gabriella Rosen Kellerman
Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, BCG leader and researcher into AI’s workplace effects, explains AI Brain Fry — a mental fatigue from intensive AI oversight. She describes who is most affected and why two to three tools is often the productivity sweet spot. Short, practical tips on habits, manager behaviors, and organizational messages to reduce fatigue are discussed.
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Apr 19, 2026 • 13min
The #1 mistake people make with AI
They explain why missing context, not prompts, is the biggest problem with AI chats. They introduce a single briefing document to give AI consistent background. They show a fast AI-led interview method to build that briefing in 15–20 minutes. They share concrete briefing types, storage options, and the exact adaptive interview prompt to generate them.
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Apr 15, 2026 • 26min
Sabri Suby on video sales letters, and the negotiation mistakes almost everyone makes (Part 2)
Sabri Suby, founder of King Kong and former Shark on Shark Tank Australia, built his sales chops from cold calls to closing large deals. He breaks down training by listening to your own calls. He explains video sales letters as a powerful pitch tool and how to use them inside companies. He outlines negotiation pitfalls and why discovery and separating price from terms matter.
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Apr 12, 2026 • 16min
Why you need to talk, not type, to your AI
They argue voice can be faster than typing for brainstorming, emails, and naming files. They discuss when speaking outperforms typing and when typing still wins. The conversation explains different voice modes in AI tools and which to use. Practical dictation tools like WhisperFlow and local alternatives are highlighted. Tips on combining talk and type for a smoother workflow are shared.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 30min
The Subtraction Method: how Sabri Suby protects his time and focus (Part 1)
Sabri Suby, founder of King Kong and Shark Tank Australia personality, shares his subtraction-based work system. He explains the King's Audit to track true time value. He limits meetings to Mondays and Fridays, trains a gatekeeper to screen requests, automates personal life, uses deep work rituals, and relies on a Dream Day exercise to avoid shiny objects.
