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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Dec 4, 2024 • 5min
Quick Win: Kayla Itsines's simple hack to stay mentally strong
Fitness icon Kayla Itsines shares her hard-won lessons on staying mentally strong through criticism. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on supportive feedback while filtering out negativity. Kayla discusses maintaining personal integrity and self-love, highlighting how gratitude journaling can enhance resilience. Her insights are invaluable for anyone seeking to thrive in business and personal growth.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 38min
Is the fear of what others think holding you back? Shelley Johnson shares how to let it go
Shelley Johnson, a leadership coach and columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, dives into the psychological barriers caused by fearing others' judgments. She discusses how this fear can stifle personal growth and offers practical strategies to overcome it. Shelley emphasizes the importance of purposeful sharing at work and warns against oversharing, suggesting it undermines trust. She also critiques the notion of 'bringing your whole self to work,' advocating instead for bringing your best self to foster a healthier workplace culture.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 8min
Quick Win: ConvertKit's Nathan Barry on how flywheels transformed his business
Nathan Barry, Founder and CEO of ConvertKit, shares his transformative journey in leveraging the flywheel concept to supercharge business growth. He explains how this physics-inspired idea can create sustainable momentum. Listeners will discover the three laws of flywheels and how to turn customer feedback into a powerful growth engine. Barry also details ConvertKit's shift from content marketing to a direct sales strategy, highlighting the importance of personalized support and referrals in this transition. Get ready for actionable insights!
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Nov 13, 2024 • 37min
Atlassian’s Dom Price says ‘difficult conversations’ can be easy if you know how
Dom Price, a Work Futurist at Atlassian and former Director at Deloitte, shares insights on navigating tough conversations in the workplace. He highlights common pitfalls that make discussions harder and offers practical tricks to ease anxiety. Dom emphasizes the importance of thematic preparation and open-ended questions to foster engaging dialogues. He also explores the balance between preparedness and spontaneity, and how reframing difficult topics can transform them into growth opportunities.
Nov 6, 2024 • 7min
Quick Win: Kim Scott on why being "nice" is the cruelest thing leaders can do
In this engaging discussion, Kim Scott, author of Radical Candour and former executive at Google and Apple, shares her transformative leadership journey. She explains how a pivotal conversation redefined her management style, emphasizing the importance of balance between care and challenge. Delve into why being 'nice' can actually hinder progress and discover practical strategies for fostering honest feedback and a culture of trust. Kim's insights are invaluable for both seasoned leaders and those just starting their management careers.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 33min
Want to thrive in uncertain times? Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman wrote the book on it.
Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Chief Innovation Officer at BetterUp and co-author of TomorrowMind, dives deep into thriving amidst uncertainty. She shares innovative strategies for fostering creativity in teams and emphasizes the importance of helping individuals find purpose to enhance retention. Gabriella highlights resilience as crucial for navigating challenges and explains prospection as a vital leadership skill for building trust. With insights on storytelling and recognizing contributions, she provides valuable tools for leaders ready to adapt and engage.
Oct 23, 2024 • 6min
Quick Win: Google's Laura Mae Martin on the simplest way to communicate your boundaries
Laura Mae Martin, Google's executive productivity advisor and boundary-setting guru, shares her expertise on work-life balance. She reveals how to establish clear boundaries that enhance productivity and communicate work preferences effectively. Martin emphasizes the significance of routines and digital disconnects for maintaining boundaries. She also discusses how leaders like Google executives use tools like email signatures to manage communication preferences and tackle time management challenges.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 26min
How to have a meeting that isn't a complete waste of time with Prof Steven Rogelberg
Prof. Steven Rogelberg, an organizational psychologist and leading expert on workplace meetings, shares invaluable insights on how to transform meetings from time-wasters to productive sessions. He discusses the importance of intentionality in meeting planning, the benefits of innovative techniques like silent brainstorming, and the role of AI in enhancing efficiency. Steven also highlights the significance of participant feedback and the ideal size for effective decision-making, all aimed at creating engaging and successful meetings.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 7min
Quick Win: Kemi Nekvapil reveals the most powerful lesson her coach taught her
Kemi Nekvapil, a world-renowned coach and bestselling author, shares transformative lessons from her journey in business and personal growth. She discusses the life-changing advice from her coach that reshaped her decision-making. Kemi emphasizes the vital skill of saying 'no' to set healthy boundaries. She also delves into managing expectations in relationships, highlighting the importance of seeking validation from the right sources. Her insights are both refreshing and practical for navigating life's complexities.
Oct 3, 2024 • 16min
How to reset your Health Habits with me (!) and Kayla Itsines
In this engaging conversation, fitness expert Kayla Itsines shares her journey as a fitspo star and co-founder of Sweat. She dives into innovative strategies for resetting health habits, including the powerful techniques of habit stacking and temptation bundling. Kayla also addresses phone addiction, offering practical solutions for breaking free from distractions. With an emphasis on combining pleasure with exercise, she encourages cultivating positive habits for women's health, making fitness enjoyable and sustainable.
