How I Work

Are your routines still serving you? Maybe they were when you first made them, but are you still getting the same results as when you started?I’ve recently been revising my own rituals and routines in my day, week, and month. I’ve discovered that by mixing up some of my routines, such as my workout and weekly psychologist appointment, I’ve been more energised and productive. So I’m challenging you to take a look at your own routines and ask yourself if there’s a better way to achieve the outcomes you’re striving for. CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin Imber Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you become happier in your job simply by managing your time better? At Inventium, our Workday Reinvention Program is one of our most popular programs with clients. The program increases productivity by teaching people to prioritise deep work over shallow work. This can lead to 20% more productivity and a huge increase in job satisfaction. A recent study published in PLOS One looked at the outcomes of better time management. I was surprised to find out that time management was also linked to reduced feelings of distress and better well-being overall.So time management and productivity can do more than just improve your work performance; it can also give you better quality of life. CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound engineer: Martin Imber Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you hate email? Are you sick of being a slave to your inbox? Are you like the "average" knowledge worker and check your email or chat messages every six minutes? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I think you will love today's show. Cal Newport is a Computer Science Professor at Georgetown University and also the bestselling author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and most recently, A World Without Email. And Cal has been thinking a lot about how to overcome what he calls the "hyperactive hive mind".In this chat, we talk about practical strategies to dramatically reduce the amount of unscheduled communication (i.e. email) you receive, both as an individual, but also as an entire organisation.Connect with Cal at calnewport.comGrab a copy of A World Without Email: https://www.calnewport.com/books/a-world-without-email/Listen to the Deep Questions podcast: https://www.calnewport.com/podcast/Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that 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  CREDITS Produced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction Support from Deadset StudiosSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?  A great piece of advice can be life-changing. It can set you on a whole new trajectory, land you a new job, or even prompt you to make a big career change. Group Managing Director of Coca-Cola Amatil, and self-described overachiever Alison Watkins shares how to make sure the advice you receive is right for you.  Global leader in innovation Scott D Anthony wants you to flirt with possible career moves through advice and curiosity.  Organisational psychologist Adam Grant outlines the benefits of scheduling a regular life check-up for yourself. Wendy Stops, non-executive director on the board of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, shares the best piece of advice she’s ever been given.  While good advice is helpful, it’s also worth noting that there is plenty of bad advice going around. For Kendra Banks, Managing Director of SEEK, this came in the form of parenting and career advice. Listen to the full interviews: Alison Watkins - https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/coca-cola-amatils-group-managing-director-alison-watkins-on-why-doing-great-work-isnt-enough-to-get-ahead-in-your-career/ Scott D Anthony - https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/scott-d-anthony-on-how-he-removed-70-of-recurring-meetings-from-his-diary-balancing-manager-time-with-maker-time-and-his-go-to-locations-for-doing-focused-work/ Adam Grant - https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/why-adam-grant-wants-you-to-schedule-a-regular-life-check-up/ Wendy Stops - https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/commbank-board-director-wendy-stops-on-the-biggest-challenges-of-sitting-on-high-profile-boards/ Kendra Banks - https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/managing-director-of-seek-kendra-banks-on-how-her-leadership-team-make-their-most-important-decisions/ Subscribe to my new podcast How To Date in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly 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.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hate networking but know you need to get better at it?  Career entrepreneur Emma Isaacs has built her professional network of people - including Richard Brandson, Nicole Kidman, and Arianna Huffington - from the ground up. She bought her first business at the age of 18 and has never looked back.  Today Business Chicks is a global social networking group with over 44,000 members, hosting events across Australia and the US. Emma now runs her company from the US, where she lives with her family, including six children under 11.  Connect with Emma - https://www.emmaisaacs.com/, https://businesschicks.com/ Winging It - Why Action Beats Planning Every Time - https://www.emmaisaacs.com/winging-it  Emma’s next book on time management called, The Right Hustle, comes out in August 2021.  Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that 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  CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction Support from Deadset StudiosEpisode Producer: Jenna KodaSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I place a huge value on my health. It’s my number one priority.  If you’re not healthy, chances are you’re less productive.Using these tools helps me incorporate physical activity into my day, understand my health patterns so I know where I can make improvements, and trains my brain. I use the Apple Smart Rope to count reps when I’m skipping. The rope connects to an app on my phone and lets me know when I have reached my goal. Smart Rope: https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/HL6M2ZM/A/tangram-factory-smart-rope-led-jump-rope-medium  I use the Whoop band to optimise the way I recover, train, and sleep. It features daily reporting on mobile and desktop apps.  Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/ I use the Apple Watch with pedometer++ app to count my steps throughout the day: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/pedometer/id712286167 I can now walk and work on my computer with the Walkingpad Pro Treadmill and Ergodesk Automatic Standing Desk (1500mm): https://www.lifespanfitness.com.au/products/walkingpad%E2%84%A2-pro-treadmill-with-ergodesk-automatic-standing-desk-1500mm I love being mentally active with these great puzzles from Magic Puzzle: https://www.magicpuzzlecompany.com/ Check out Lady Startup Stories: Michelle Battersby: https://omny.fm/shows/lady-startup/sunroomCREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you left your job, could your company go on without you? Booktopia’s CEO Tony Nash believes a company should be more robust than the people working for it. When someone walks into his office to resign, they don’t get the reaction they expect. Instead of alarm, Tony feels excitement when someone decides it’s time to move on.  Before starting Booktopia in 2004, Tony ran his own online recruitment company, Best People International, and still enjoys the process of recruitment, even from the top.  Despite running Australia’s largest online bookstore, Tony’s a confessed non-reader. He’s only recently been diagnosed with ADHD, which explains why he prefers audio books. It’s also made clear for him why his relationship with his executive assistant is so important - she keeps him organised and on track.  Connect with Tony - www.booktopia.com.au  Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that 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 CREDITS Produced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction Support from Deadset StudiosEpisode Producer: Jenna KodaSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to my home office. Since Inventium officially became a remote-first organisation, I’ve been making improvements to my set up with the help of my dad, who’s very tech savvy.By using a semi-professional camera as a webcam, I get amazing clear images for online meetings and presentations. I can control the lighting and make sure I look great, without lights shining in my eyes. I’ve turned my office into a mini-recording studio for podcast and presentation recordings. I’ve even started to exercise while I work. My set-up includes:  Computer - iMac 27"Monitor - Dell 27" 4kCamera - Canon XA20I turn my video camera into a webcam with - Elgato Cam Link 4KMicrophone - Shure KSM8 dynamicI connect my mic to my computer with - Focusrite Scarlett2 2i2Recording - Sound Devices MixPre-6Lighting - Elgato Key Light Air x 2Controller - Elgato Stream DeckTeleprompter - Glide Gear TMP100 Camera Monitor - LILLIPUT A11 10.1 inch 3G-SDI VGA MonitorTreadmill desk - Lifespan Fitness Walkingpad Pro TreadmillCheck out Lady Startup Stories: Hannah and Rachel Vasicek: https://omny.fm/shows/lady-startup/francescaCREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're anything like me, your inbox is cluttered with e-newsletters that you don't read. But there are a handful I actually look forward to reading. One of them is called Recomendo, co-written by Wired co-founder Kevin Kelly. As you would expect from someone who founded arguably the most influential tech magazine on the planet, Kevin epitomises the phrase "finger on the pulse".I interviewed Kevin last year and he has kindly offered to come back on again. If you're interested in Kevin's favourite apps, websites, e-newsletters and predictions for the next big thing, we cover all that and more in this chat.Articles and e-newsletters: KK's 1000 true fans article: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ Recomendo e-newsletter: https://www.recomendo.com/ Tim Ferriss Five Bullet Friday: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/ David Perell - Monday Musings: https://davidperell.substack.com/p/monday-musings-21119 Austin Kleon: https://austinkleon.com/newsletter/ The Browser: https://thebrowser.com/ Apps: Seek: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/seek-by-inaturalist/id1353224144 Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/ Websites: Art Breeder: https://www.artbreeder.com/ Sci Hub: https://sci-hub.se/ Learning resources: Journal Clubs on Youtube Two Minute papers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbfYPyITQ-7l4upoX8nvctg Twitter Noah Smith: https://twitter.com/Noahpinion Tyler Cohen: https://twitter.com/briantylercohen Connect with Kevin: kk.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/kevin2kellyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevin2kelly/?hl=enVanishing Asia on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kk-org/vanishing-asiaVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that 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  CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction Support from Deadset StudiosEpisode producer: Jenna KodaSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want to nail engaging virtual meetings?Make presentations feel more like they do in real life. The mmhmm app helps you to configure your screen for more effective presentations. By appearing next to your slides instead of being replaced by them, you’ll enhance human connection and communicate more naturally.  Increase interaction with your audience with fun polls and live voting. The Slido app integrates seamlessly with Google Slides and even displays live results - adding that little something extra to your presentations.   Green screen your way into better virtual backgrounds for that super clean and professional look. You’ll be surprised what a difference this simple screen can make. Have better video meetings with these three tools: mmhmm - https://www.mmhmm.app/hvs Slido - https://www.sli.do/Green screen - https://amzn.to/3dRglmMVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that 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  CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.