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Unlock the secret superpowers of your smartphone! Discover how to identify plants and animals with a single tap. Learn to schedule texts for perfect timing, making you look more professional. Find out how greyscale mode can reduce your screen time dramatically. Uncover hidden features like built-in optical character recognition and automatic voice-to-text transcriptions. Plus, say goodbye to expensive white noise machines with free soothing sounds. These life-changing hacks will transform your daily tech experience!

Ever feel stuck in a cycle of unachieved goals? Discover the transformative power of a 'pre-mortem' to revolutionize your goal-setting strategy! Lisa Leong explains how envisioning failures can sharpen your focus on success. Don’t forget to explore the 'pre-victorum' technique—it emphasizes positive thinking and diverse perspectives. This fresh approach could be just what you need to finally conquer your ambitions!

Discover innovative strategies to enhance your productivity and focus. The speaker reveals their daily structure, emphasizing the importance of working with your chronotype. Learn about the psychological hacks that help manage distractions, even on tough days. Explore two standout tools, Snipd for capturing podcast moments and Whisper Flow for effortless dictation, that can revolutionize your workflow. Whether you’re deep into productivity or just looking for small improvements, this conversation offers valuable insights for everyone.

Dive into a battle against chronic exhaustion with a community-driven approach to vitality. Learn about evidence-based strategies that promise to boost your energy levels weekly. The host shares personal stories and scientific insights, making energy management feel engaging and practical. Join the 'energy army' and transform your daily routine with actionable tips that can truly make a difference.

Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist and psychotherapist, co-founder of Muse, a revolutionary brain-sensing headband transforming meditation. She discusses how our brains can feel overwhelmed, and how a simple five-minute workout can reset our focus and emotional state. Ariel shares insights on training the prefrontal cortex and explains how to manage stress through awareness of habits. She emphasizes that productivity doesn’t come from pushing harder but from recognizing our limits and utilizing structured breaks effectively.

Did you know you can take a self-compassion break just like a coffee break? Professor Kristin Neff details how incorporating self-compassion can transform your responses to setbacks. Experience a guided practice to promote mindfulness and enhance your well-being. This technique encourages you to embrace shared humanity, making it easier to navigate personal challenges. It's a powerful tool to boost your productivity and overall mental health!

BEST OF 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 his website and linkedin.   My latest 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: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) 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 Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all been there. A weird vibe in a meeting. A team member who’s clearly not themselves. A tension that hums under the surface. And still—silence.  In this mini episode, I share a simple but powerful story about what happened when someone called out my mood (in the best way). It reminded me how transformative it can be to name the obvious—and how rarely we do it at work.  We’ll explore:  Why unspoken tension is more damaging than we think  How naming the “elephant” clears the air—without making things weird  A practical way to build trust and psychological safety in your team  What to say when something feels off but you’re not sure how to address it  If you’ve ever wished you had the right words to handle an awkward dynamic or tense moment at work, this one’s for you. It’s about choosing courage over comfort—and making space for real connection.  Key Quotes:  “The beautiful thing about naming what’s happening is that it’s like popping a balloon of awkwardness.”  “You don’t need a perfect script. You just need to say the thing.”    My latest 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: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber)   Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai)   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   Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.   Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au      Credits:   Host: Amantha Imber   Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Chief Innovation Officer at BetterUp and co-author of TomorrowMind, shares her insights on thriving in uncertainty. She discusses fostering creativity in teams by leveraging diverse collaboration and stepping away from technology. Gabriella emphasizes the importance of meaning and recognition, highlighting how these elements enhance resilience. She also introduces the concept of prospection for effective leadership, focusing on balancing optimistic visions with pragmatic decisions to build trust and navigate challenges.

Feeling drained by the afternoon? Discover how a consistent wake time could be the key to avoiding that slump. Learn why a flexible exercise routine can actually keep you motivated. Find out how incorporating 20–30g of protein per meal can stabilize your blood sugar and boost focus. Plus, tips to avoid the common pitfalls that derail health goals. Say goodbye to complex routines and hello to simple, effective habits that work!