How I Work

***Book in for my first Ask Me Anything webinar***Join me on September 19 at 12PM where I will spend 45 minutes answering all of your questions! For free :)Nothing is off limits! And here are some example topics that I might cover: Creating an innovation culture Trying to create the world’s best workplace Unlimited leave - and how to do it well My daily habits and rituals to improve performance And much, much moreBook in here (https://amanthaimber.lpages.co/ama-with-amantha/).***This episode looks at switching up your work location to improve performance.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Jess Hatzis. In 2013, Jess co-founded Frank Body, which six years later has become a $20 million dollar global beauty brand, distributed through retailers like Sephora and Ulta and is sold in 141 countries. Jess was named one of Forbes magazine’s “30 under 30” and was named Woman of the Year by Cosmopolitan in 2017.Jess’s role at FrankBody now is as the Chief Marketing Officer, and as well as her role at FrankBody, she is also the co-founder of communications agency Willow and Blake.We cover so many things in this chat, including: How Jess gets into the “voice” of Frank when writing copy for the brand How Jess uses music to help her write Becoming a better delegator Making the transition from being a Maker to a Manager Why Jess used to be scared of feedback The books that have had the biggest impact on her thinking The pros and cons of starting a business with your best friend How Jess approaches difficult conversations How Jess manages her nerves before big events as a self-confessed shy person Jess’s approach to her own social media accounts Going to a health retreat for a digital detox Jess’s approach to managing her inbox How Jess rearranged the apps on her mobile phone How Jess kicked her habit of checking her phone first thing in the morning Strategies Jess has used to conquer insomnia Getting a sleep divorce You can find Jess at Frank Body and also on Frank's instagram page, and via her communications agency Willow and Blake.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***Book in for my first Ask Me Anything webinar***Join me on September 19 at 12PM where I will spend 45 minutes answering all of your questions! For free :)Nothing is off limits! And here are some example topics that I might cover: Creating an innovation culture Trying to create the world’s best workplace Unlimited leave - and how to do it well My daily habits and rituals to improve performance And much, much moreBook in here.***This episode looks at five simple strategies to have more productive (and less) meetings.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Simon Coronel. Simon was originally an IT consultant working at Accenture in Melbourne. But he quit his day job several years ago to become a full-time magician. Simon is now based in Los Angeles and is the winner of more than a dozen international awards, including two separate prizes at the FISM World Championships of Magic and Illusion (which is like the Olympics of Magic) and has appeared on Penn & Teller's TV show Fool Us, where he did in fact manage to fool Penn & Teller. Simon is also one of the few Australians to be regularly invited to perform at the world famous Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood.Simon is incredibly eloquent and thoughtful about how he thinks about his profession, and we cover a bunch of different topics, including: How Simon worked up the courage to go from working as an IT consultant at Accenture to being a full-time magician Why Simon doesn’t like goal setting, and what he uses instead How Simon prepares for a magic show Where his ideas for magic tricks come from Simon’s novel methods for getting audience feedback Why Simon thinks about practice in units of minutes, not hours How Simon can predict which of his students will become great at magic How Simon manages his emotional state pre-show How to get better at almost any skill How you can differentiate an amateur magician from a professional one Dealing with on stage injuries How magic actually works and why it’s harder to “trick” kids than adults. Find out more about Simon on his website, Facebook and Twitter.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with Red Balloon founder and Shark Tank shark Naomi Simson is on her daily and weekly rituals.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Cyan Ta’eed. Cy is one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, having co-founded Envato in 2006 and growing it to being valued at over $1 billion. Last year she tried her hand at chocolate (why not?!) and Hey Tiger is now one of Australia’s fastest growing purpose-driven brands. Oh, and in her spare time, she recently launched Milkshake.app, which allows users to make a free website for their Instagram profile all on their phone, instantly.In this chat, we cover: How Cy went from spending four hours a day on her phone to just 15 minutes How Cy changed her mobile phone to make it less addictive The game that Cy’s family play on January 1, every year The five minute activity that Cy does every morning to set herself up for the day How Cy manages her energy levels as a self-described introvert who presents as an extravert. Cy’s approach to constant learning and development How and where Cy has found great people to work in her businesses. Cy’s strategies for overcoming Imposter Syndrome How Cy mentally prepares herself for stressful events Why Cy had an app on her phone that reminded her she is going to die 5 x per day Cy’s go-to apps and gadgets What happened when Cy had an eyesight-threatening ulcer and had to rest in darkness for several weeks. Balancing sprints with periods of rest Find Cy on Instagram at @cyantaeed, check out her amazing chocolate social enterprise Hey Tiger and her most recent business Milkshake that allows users to create a webpage from their Instagram account.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with New York Times journalist Nellie Bowles is on her strategies for becoming a better writer.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Nigel Marsh. Nigel is the host of the internationally acclaimed podcast Five of My Life, the author of three books – Fat, Forty and Fired, Overworked and Underlaid and Fit, Fifty and Fired-Up and he is also the co-founder of Earth Hour and the founder of the Sydney Skinny. His TED speech on work/life balance remains the most viewed ever given outside of America with well over four million hits.And outside of all that, Nigel spent many years in some very senior corporate roles. And that is how I know Nigel - he was my CEO at advertising agency Leo Burnett, which was my last role before I started Inventium 12 years ago.In this chat, we cover: Nigel’s approach to giving great speeches The three things that matter most when constructing a speech How Nigel manages his nerves before presentations Why Nigel doesn’t like giving people advice - and doesn’t like other people giving advice The two skills required to be successful in corporate life How Nigel came up with the idea for his Podcast, Five of My Life How he prepares for his podcast and decides which guests to have on the show Nigel’s approach to social media and email Check out Nigel’s podcast Five of My Life and find out more about Nigel on his website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with Dr Catriona Wallace, Founder and CEO of high-profile FinTech and ASX Listed company Flamingo, is on her strategies for building connections quickly.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Doris Brett, also known as Doris Imber - my mum! As well as being my mum, Doris Brett has practised as a clinical psychologist for nearly four decades, and is also a multi-award-winning poet and critically acclaimed memoirist and writer. Her books range through various genres, including therapeutic stories for children, fiction, memoir and poetry. She even wrote a bread baking book back in the 80s.Doris' latest book is The Sunday Story Club, co-written with Kerry Cue, about conversation being the new hot conversation topic. It taps into the global movement towards reclaiming face-to-face meaningful conversation and personal stories, rather than living our lives online.In this chat, we cover: What happens in a client’s very first therapy session How Doris identifies patterns and themes in therapy sessions How to build rapport and trust quickly The impact of writing about trauma to help gain insight Questions to ask yourself to elicit stories that you haven’t thought about in years How to construct a great discussion question How stories can help us reframe our experiences around failure How stories can help us overcome procrastination How to construct a great story How to identify personality disorders in the workplace What to do if you are working with a Narcissist or Psychopath How to find a great therapist Get your copy of The Sunday Story Club right here. And check out Doris talking about the book here.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with Jake Knapp was on the magic word he uses to get more control over his schedule.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Chris Guillebeau. Chris is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer, having visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. You might have come across Chris’s work into side hustles because he is the author of The $100 Startup, Side Hustle and most recently, 100 Side Hustles. And his daily podcast Side Hustle School is downloaded more than 2 million times a month.In this chat, we cover:* Why Chris starts his day with email* Why Chris has finally put on an email auto-responder after ten years of avoiding doing it* How Chris manages a daily release schedule for his podcast - and why he doesn’t batch the recording of episodes* How perfectionism can get in the way of success* The importance of daily habits* Why Chris didn’t find time tracking a useful activity* Using waiting time productively* Tips for better travelLearn more about Chris here, grab a copy of his books, and check out his daily podcast Side Hustle School.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with Carman's Museli founder Carolyn Creswell was her annual self-improvement routine.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Marcus Buckingham. Marcus is the author of a stack of best-selling books, including First, Break All the Rules, Now, Discover Your Strengths, The One Thing You Need to Know, and Stand Out, to name a few. His latest book, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World (Harvard Business Publishing, 2019) takes an in-depth look at the lies that pervade our workplaces and the core truths that will help us change it for the better.Marcus has appeared on “Larry King Live,” “The Today Show” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and now leads People + Performance research at the ADP Research Institute and remains CEO The Marcus Buckingham Company (TMBC).I was keen to get Marcus on the show as he is someone who challenges the status quo of how organisations operate, and I was keen to see how he had applied his advice in his own life.In our chat, we cover: The four questions Marcus asks himself every week Why "do what you love" is bad advice Why “work-life balance” is an unhelpful concept How Marcus has reduced the amount of work he loathes and increased the amount of work he loves How Marcus reframed how he thinks about networking and mingling to find it more enjoyable How Marcus made firing people a less awful task Marcus’s process for creating great keynote presentations How Marcus thinks about the opening of his speeches Why the annual planning process organisations use is broken - and how to fix it Why Marcus thinks about work as a collection of projects Find out more about Marcus via his website, get your hands on his most recent book Nine Lies About Work, and sign up to the Freethinking Leader Coalition.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Book your ticket for How I Work LIVE with Cyan Ta'eed on July 31, Melbourne**This episode looks at the best types of breaks to take at work, according to science.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Book yourself in for Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, kicking off on July 22. Enter HOWIWORK at checkout to save $100**This episode looks at unlimited paid leave - and how to make it work for your business.To assess your Chronotype, check out the Morningness-Eveningness questionnaire.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.

**Book yourself in for Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, kicking off on July 22. Enter HOWIWORK at checkout to save $100**This episode looks at a simple hack for making all productivity advice work better.To assess your Chronotype, check out the Morningness-Eveningness questionnaire.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.

My favourite tip from my chat with global authority on storytelling and presentations, Nancy Duarte, on her own process for creating and delivering presentations.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with singer/actor/writer Eddie Perfect was his strategies for coping with negative feedback.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Abbi Jacobson. Abbi is a co-creator, writer, director, executive producer and star of the critically-acclaimed Comedy Central show Broad City, with Ilana Glazer. And that’s how I first became familiar with her work. I am a hard core fan of Broad City and would go so far to say I think it’s the funniest show on TV right now (although it recently wrapped it’s fifth and final season). Seriously, if you have not watched Broad City or have no idea what I am talking about check it out.Aside from Broad City, Abbi has done a stack of things ranging from voicing the character “Bean” in Netflix’s series Disenchantment by Matt Groenig, hosting the podcast A Piece of Work with WNYC and MoMA, in which she discusses modern and contemporary art.Oh and she has also written and illustrated a stack of NYT best-selling books, ranging from, I Might Regret This (a memoir style collection of essays), her illustrated book, Carry This Book, and two coloring books called: Color This Book: New York City and Color This Book: San Francisco.We cover: Her strategies for keeping herself accountable and meeting deadlines Abbi’s form of productive procrastination How Abbi tricks herself into getting work done Abbi’s strategies for overcoming writer’s block Abbi’s preference for going analogue rather than digital How getting a dog has helped Abbi get out of her head Abbi’s love-hate relationship with social media Why Abbi still transitions in and out of Imposter Syndrome Why Abbi and Ilana would shake hands before filming big scenes for Broad City How Abbi manages her nerves before big events and moments Find out more about Abbi via her books (I Might Regret This, Carry This Book, Colour This Book), watch her shows (Broad City, Disenchantment), listen to her podcast A Piece of Work, and you can follow Abbi on Instagram.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with ex-President of Pinterest (and now CEO of Moment) Tim Kendall on using your clothes as a communication tool.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Adam Alter. Adam is an Associate Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business.Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Irresistible, which considers why so many people today are addicted to so many behaviors, from incessant smart phone and internet use to video game playing and online shopping, and Drunk Tank Pink, which investigates how hidden forces in the world around us shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.Adam has also written for the New York Times, New Yorker, Washington Post, Atlantic, WIRED, Slate, Huffington Post, and Popular Science, among other publications.We cover: How Adam reduced his own mobile phone usage by 30% Adam’s extreme techniques for staying off his mobile How to use stopping cues to reduce mobile phone usage The retromania trend and how that is helping with digital addictions The ZZZ-mail approach to managing your inbox How Adam overcomes “stuck points” when he is working Why Adam doesn’t set goals, and what he does instead Adam’s hack for enjoying running more How Adam thinks about boredom and its relationship to his own creativity Why Adam never listens to music on his runs Adam's approach to screens with his two and three year old children You can find Adam on his website, Twitter, and get a copy of Irresistible here.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***Book in for the Workday Reinvention program here (http://bit.ly/howiworkprogram). The program starts on July 22 and is accessible from anywhere in the world. Enter code HOWIWORK at checkout to get $100 off.***This episode looks at how to have deep conversations, why this matters, and a book, The Sunday Book Club, that will help.Here are some discussion questions to try out yourself:What people, events or things in your life have you been certain about, only to be proved wrong? What impact has this had on your life?The fairy godmother is able to make it to your birth – and she has remembered to bring her magic wand. She can bestow upon you one gift, and one gift only. What do you want it to be?Has there been a time in your life when you were lost – geographically, emotionally or spiritually – and how did you find where you needed to be?What is the best and/or the worst advice that you were given at any stage of your life?What is something you do that you know is irrational, and yet you keep on doing it?Grab a copy of The Sunday Story Club by Doris Brett and Kerry Cue, available now at all good bookstores in Australia.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.

My guest today is Tim Herrera. Tim is the founding editor of Smarter Living for the New York Times, where he edits and reports stories about living a better, more fulfilling life. Before coming to The Times, he was a reporter and editor at The Washington Post, where he wrote about digital culture.I am a regular subscriber to Smarter Living and I thought that surely the person editing this section of the times must have some awesome practices in his own life for living smarter. And Tim totally did. He has thought a lot about how he works and I think you’ll find a heap of really practical ideas in this interview.We cover: Tim’s favourite piece of advice from editing Smarter Living at the New York Times Why Tim refuses to go to meetings Why Tim prefers receiving messages on Twitter instead of email Tim’s methods for managing his inbox How to create a great story pitch to the New York Times Common mistakes people make when pitching their ideas How Tim works in bursts of productivity Tim’s approach to managing his time on social media The role Twitter plays in Tim’s work life Tim’s advice for becoming a better writer Common mistakes Tim sees writers make How to craft a great headline How Tim reframed the way he thinks about his own procrastination Creating habits to eliminate the need for willpower You can find Tim at Smarter Living, subscribe to Smarter Living here, and you can follow Tim on Twitter.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with Mamamia co-founder Mia Freedman are her strategies for overcoming procrastination.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Elizabeth Khuri Chandler. Elizabeth is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Goodreads, a website that helps people find and share books they love. Goodreads has over 90 million members and was acquired by Amazon in 2013.Elizabeth is also the host of the podcast Books of Your Life with Elizabeth, in which she interviews some of the most creative people in the world about books that have had an impact on their life.In this interview, we cover: How Elizabeth uses calendars to organise her life Elizabeth’s approach to prioritisation The role unstructured time plays in Elizabeth’s life How Elizabeth overcomes writer’s block How to write well How to write a great headline Where she gets her best book recommendations from How she prepares for interviews Where her best ideas com from. You can listen to Elizabeth’s podcast Books of Your Life right here.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode looks at four science-backed strategies for turning your FOMO into JOMO - the joy of missing out.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Dunn. Elizabeth is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Elizabeth’s research looks at how time, money, and technology shape human happiness. She is the co-author of “Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending” with Dr. Michael Norton. Her research has been featured in hundreds of media outlets around the world, including The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, The London Times, Maclean’s, Time, and CNN.I connected with Elizabeth at TED2019 in Vancouver recently where she gave one of my favourite talks of the week on how helping others makes us happier. In this chat with Elizabeth, we talk about how she has applied a lot of her own research to lead a happier life. And as well as sharing some great insights on how to spend money to be happier, she also has some also tips around making the act of saying no to people much easier.We cover: How to use money to increase happiness How Elizabeth uses money to buy time How to avoid feeling guilty when hiring someone to do jobs that you could be doing yourself How changing the way you check your email can reduce stress levels Elizabeth’s research into how smart phones are impacting our social interactions Where Elizabeth’s ideas for research experiments come from Elizabeth’s rules for deciding which projects to take on How Elizabeth is trying to be more proactive with saying no To consume more of Elizabeth's work, you can watch her TED talk, grab a copy of Happy Money, follow her on Twitter, or visit her website.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Botsman is a world renowned expert on technology and trust, and the author of bestselling books “Who Can You Trust?” and “What’s Mine Is Yours”. Rachel also happens to have delivered a couple of TED talks that have been viewed by literally millions of people.In this My Favourite Tip episode, I ask Rachel about how she goes about preparing for a talk.Listen to the full interview with Rachel here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Kevin Rose. Kevin founded the social news site Digg, and was a General Partner at Google Ventures, where he invested in companies like Ripple, Blue Bottle, Medium, and NextDoor. Prior to that, Kevin began his investing career as an Angel investor in Twitter, Facebook, and Square.Kevin also hosts the podcast The Kevin Rose Show where he dissects how high performers like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferris, and Elon Musk have achieved such great performance.In this interview, we cover: Why Kevin has been trying to cut down on mobile phone use - and how he has achieved this Kevin’s approach to keeping people off their mobile phone in meetings His approach to making meetings more productive How Kevin manages his self-confessed social awkwardness at conferences like TED How he avoids small talk when meeting people for the first time Kevin’s approach to being a lifelong learner How Kevin consumes books Using nature to boost creativity When Kevin’s best ideas come to him Strategies for sleeping better You can find Kevin right here and check out his podcast The Kevin Rose Show.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with best-selling author Dan Pink on his science-backed strategy for structuring his workdays.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Brian Scudamore. Brian is the founder and CEO of O2E Brands (a $400 million business) which is the umbrella company for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack Shine.Brian's companies have been featured on ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, CNN, The Today Show, Oprah, and CNBC. Brian’s story has been featured in Fortune Magazine, The New York Times, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and he contributes regularly to Forbes, among other publications.He is also the author of WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success.In this chat, we cover: Brian’s weekly rhythm and rituals Why Brian doesn’t accept one hour meetings Why Brian never goes into the office on Mondays Brian’s hacks for being efficient with his inbox How Brian optimises his commuting time How the type of work Brian is doing determines where he works from How Brian structures every single one of his meetings Brian’s trick for staying off email during weekends and holidays Why he insists that staff stay off email during their holidays Brian’s approach to protecting his mental health How Brian manages digital distractions Brian’s approach to getting the most out of TED Brian’s technology hacks for being more productive You can grab a copy of Brian’s book, WTF? here, and find him on Instagram and Twitter.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode looks at three science-backed strategies for having a great night’s sleep.If you are a Sydney or Melbourne listener, sign up for our Workday Reinvention Program. Register for the Sydney program here and Melbourne here. Enter the code HOWIWORK at checkout.Are you the parent of a little person? Check out my sleep school blog here.Grab yourself an Oura ring to track your sleep.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wanted to write a book and get it published? Or maybe you have already done so? If you have any interest in this field, I think you’ll like today’s interview which is with Adrian Zackheim. Adrian is the founder and publisher of Portfolio, a business book imprint at Penguin Random House.At Portfolio, Adrian has published bestselling books, such as Purple Cow by Seth Godin, Start With Why by Simon Sinek, and The Smartest Guys in the Room by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind. More recently, he published Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, who I had on the show recently, and they have also published many of Ryan Holiday’s books, one of my favourite writers.I feel like every second great business book I read is published by Portfolio, so I was very keen to talk to Adrian about his approach to book pitching and making decisions.This is a shortish interview episode, and I think it’s a really relevant one to current and aspiring writers. I hope you enjoy it.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my interview with lie-spotting expert Pamela Meyer was her strategy for organising her day on index cards.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Jerry Dischler. Jerry is the VP of Product Management at Google, where he leads the product team for Google's search ads business, the product and engineering teams for YouTube advertising, and the product and engineering teams for Google's home-grown sales and support tools.We cover a lot of ground in this interview, including: How Jerry balances Maker and Manager time Where Jerry’s best ideas come from Jerry’s approach to managing his inbox Jerry’s morning ritual What Jerry’s annual, quarterly and weekly planning process looks like How Jerry uses OKRs in his family life Jerry’s insights for identifying top talent in the recruitment process Jerry’s go to sources for inspiration How Jerry decides on which books to read Jerry’s approach to getting the most out of his week at TED You can find Jerry on LinkedIn and Twitter.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I talk about seven (lesser-known) apps that make me more productive at work. Check them out at:SuperhumanWovenPocketSend from GmailFreedomOvercastContactOutVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I recently attended TED2019 in Vancouver and recorded a bunch of interviews with some very inspiring speakers and attendees while I was over there.My first interview in this series is with Priya Parker.Priya Parker teaches people to gather better at home, work, school and in our communities. She is the bestselling author of The Art of Gathering and is also a strategic facilitator with a background in conflict-resolution. Her company Thrive Labs has worked with organisations as varied as MoMA, the World Economic Forum and the International Finance Corporation on strategy, vision and purpose.In this interview, we cover: Priya’s advice for how to have great sales meetings How Priya approaches her own client meetings The role language plays in how Priya gets to know her clients’ motivations Priya’s favourite questions to ask at gatherings How to get better at "holding the silence" in group work Priya’s process for creating her TED talk How Priya manages her nerves before high stakes events How Priya would improve the TED conference experience. You can learn more about Priya at priyaparker.com and sign up to her newsletter. Get your hands on a copy of Priya’s bestselling book The Art of Gathering.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode looks at three strategies for effortlessly changing your behaviour - no willpower required.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my interview with Dr Jason Fox was on how he identifies fulfilment factors - critical things that need to be present in our lives for us to feel happy, energised and fulfilled.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my interview with comedian/writer/performer/producer Baratunde Thurston was hearing about his Sunday reflection ritual.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jocelyn literally wrote the book on good email habits - it’s called Unsubscribe. So my favourite tip from this interview was hearing about Jocelyn’s own email habits, especially after writing that book.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Cal Newport. Cal is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. Cal is the author of six books, including, most recently, the New York Times bestseller, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. Cal’s work has been published in over 20 languages and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Washington Post, and the Economist.It’s probably an understatement to say I was excited for this chat because I am a complete and utter fan girl of Cal’s and it’s fair to say that his work has had an enormous impact on how I work. We cover a bunch of different aspects of the way Cal approaches his work including: Cal’s different Deep Work rituals and why he recommends having different rituals for different types of Deep Work How to know if you are actually doing Deep Work Strategies to break your Shallow Work habit The critical conversation to have with your manager to get them supporting you doing more Deep Work Cal’s ritual for "shutting down” his work day Why Cal rejects the idea that we need to have a phone on us at all times How Cal deliberately builds solitude into his day Why changing workflows is more effective than changing habits when trying to increase productivity The workflow Cal designed while on his book tour to minimise back and forth communication Why giving your time a job is better than using a to-do list How Cal uses weekly and daily time blocking to use his time effectively How to take a “Deep Break" The two key elements of Cal’s email system to minimise communication The topic Cal is exploring for his next book You can find Cal at http://calnewport.com/ and grab his books Deep Work and Digital Minimalism.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with award-winning writer/director Natasha Pincus, in which she talks about how she uses location and clothing to delineate the different parts of her day and get in the “zone".You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Laura Vanderkam. Laura is a global expert on time management, and helps people spend more time on what matters, and less on what doesn’t. She is the author of a bunch of bestselling books, ranging from Off the Clock, 168 Hours, What the Most Successful People do Before Breakfast, and her latest book, Juliet’s School of Possibilities.Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fortune, and Fast Company. And her TED talk, “How to gain control of your free time,” has been viewed more than 5 million times.I’ve followed Laura’s work for several years and I’ve always felt that she takes a really novel view of the whole time management concept. I think you’ll find this a really practical interview as Laura goes through a bunch of different strategies that she uses to make the most of not only her work time, but also her leisure time.We cover: Why Laura has tracked her time in 30 minute increments for four years Why many people overestimate how many hours they work per week Why Laura runs every day How Laura creates new habits that stick Where Laura’s ideas come from Laura’s Friday afternoon planning ritual Laura’s tricks to creating a great weekend The importance of scheduling “anchor” events Why planning things in advance increases happiness How Laura managed to read over 100 books in 2017 And a whole lot more. Find out more about Laura on her website, and listen to her podcasts Best of Both Worlds and Before Breakfast.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode looks at three very simple words that psychologists have found create huge change.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Pippa Hallas. Pippa was just 33 when she became the CEO of Ella Bache. Ella Bache is one of the leading skincare brands in Australia, has over 150 salons. When Pippa is not busy being CEO, she is the mum of two young boys aged 3 and 6 and has also just released her first book called "Bold Moves: How to stand up, step out and make your next bold move".I first met Pippa maybe 7 or 8 years ago when my company Inventium worked with Ella Bache on an innovation project. We talk about a bunch of things in this chat ranging from: Pippa’s annual reflection ritual What Maker versus Manager time looks like in Pippa’s world How Pippa organises her diary How Pippa is trying to get better at saying ’no’ and her strategy for saying no politely How Pippa uses her time while driving Pippa’s framework for making sure meetings are always productive How Pippa balances being a CEO with being a mum of two little people Why Pippa doesn’t believe in work-life balance, and instead sees being a CEO as a lifestyle choice Why Pippa ends her workday at 4pm How she manages her nerves How she found mentors for her role as CEO And more!You can read Pippa’s new book Bold Moves here and find out more about Ella Bache here.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with Netflix’s ex Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord was her advice about how to be radically honest at work and why this is so critical.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Julian Morrow. Julian is co-founder of The Chaser and Giant Dwarf. He has been the executive producer, writer and performer on various shows including The Chaser's War on Everything, Hamster Wheel, and the The Checkout.I was keen to have Jules on the podcast to unpack his approach to writing comedy. Jules is a master of this and we talk about a number of different topics in this episode. We spend the first little bit talking about what The Chaser are probably most well known for, which was how they snuck into APEC with Chas dressed as Osama Bin Laden over a decade ago and we talk about what was involved in creating that stunt. We then move on to talking about: How to write a joke Julian’s favourite definition of comedy How to know whether something is funny How Julian overcomes writer’s block How Julian records and files his ideas What procrastination looks like for Julian And a whole lot more You can find out more about Julian and his adventures at Giantdwarf.com.auGet in touch with me at [email protected] 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.coSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My favourite tip from my chat with innovation guru Scott D Anthony was his advice around finding and killing zombies at work.You can find the full interview here.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.coVisit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.