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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Jun 5, 2024 • 38min
BEST OF: Embracing Regret: Dan Pink on Learning from Mistakes
Bestselling author Dan Pink discusses the transformative power of regret, urging listeners to learn from past mistakes. He explores the value of embracing regrets, incorporating self-compassion, and navigating the research process for book creation. Pink emphasizes the importance of assessing book ideas and building deeper connections to overcome regrets.
May 29, 2024 • 29min
Insider Secrets to Writing and Marketing Hit Books with Scott Young
Bestselling author Scott Young shares insider secrets on writing hit books, discussing research, book proposals, online optimization, AI tools, launch strategies, and cultivating perennial bestsellers. Whether you're a new or experienced writer, this episode offers valuable insights for taking your book to the next level.
May 22, 2024 • 27min
Ramp it up or shut it down: How ConvertKit’s Founder and CEO made his most important business decision
Founder and CEO of ConvertKit, Nathan Barry, discusses his journey from almost shutting down his business to building a $200 million company. Topics include annual life review ritual, transformative writing habits, flywheels in sales, and the importance of team building for success.
May 15, 2024 • 9min
Quick Win: The power of a daily ritual with Susan Carland
Susan Carland, a practising Muslim, talks about the power of daily prayer in her busy life. She discusses how prayer brings her peace and reflection, strengthening her relationship with herself. She explains the significance of the practice in Islam and its role in providing grounding and perspective amidst daily chaos.
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May 8, 2024 • 25min
Radical Candour's Kim Scott Shares the Secret Techniques Top Leaders Use to Give and Receive Feedback
Author of Radical Candour, Kim Scott, shares insights on effective feedback including caring personally, challenging directly, avoiding ruinous empathy, and fostering a culture of open communication. Learn how radical candour can boost team productivity and revolutionize leadership skills.
May 1, 2024 • 5min
Quick Win: Why unexpected interruptions to work are bigger problems than you might think, with Almanac CEO Adam Nathan
Almanac CEO Adam Nathan explores the impact of unexpected interruptions on productivity and job satisfaction. He emphasizes the importance of learning from 'fire drills' and embracing the mantra 'Slow is smooth and smooth is fast'.
Apr 24, 2024 • 26min
Kayla Itsines' non-negotiables for health and wellbeing
Fitness influencer Kayla Itsines shares her non-negotiables for well-being, simplifying fitness, sleep routine hacks, cutting phone usage, and balancing online presence with privacy. She emphasizes positive feedback, authenticity, and leading with positivity amidst personal and professional challenges.
Apr 17, 2024 • 7min
Quick Win: How to be happy when things are falling apart, with musical theatre star Lucy Durack
Musical theatre star Lucy Durack shares how a simple piece of advice changed her life and how she pays it forward to others. They discuss choosing happiness in the midst of chaos, embracing challenges, self-compassion, and acknowledging achievements amidst setbacks.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 35min
Ruthless prioritization with Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin
Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin, discusses ruthless prioritization, Sunday planning rituals, list funnels, downtime importance, generative AI in productivity, and more to enhance productivity and work-life balance.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 7min
Quick Win: Quick Actions for Long-Term Gains with Adam Alter
Professor Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author, shares top strategies for boosting productivity. Learn how to prevent small tasks from derailing big goals, clear mental clutter, and prioritize tasks effectively for long-term success.
