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Have you ever wondered if the worlds’ leading entrepreneurs, writers, musicians and business people construct their day differently to you? How I Work delves into the working days of some of the world’s most successful innovators. We discuss tactics, rituals and tricks they use to achieve so much more than the average person, despite having the same number of hours in the day.

How I Work Amantha Imber

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Have you ever wondered if the worlds’ leading entrepreneurs, writers, musicians and business people construct their day differently to you? How I Work delves into the working days of some of the world’s most successful innovators. We discuss tactics, rituals and tricks they use to achieve so much more than the average person, despite having the same number of hours in the day.

    Quick Win: How to be happy when things are falling apart, with musical theatre star Lucy Durack

    Quick Win: How to be happy when things are falling apart, with musical theatre star Lucy Durack

    Think about this: how many times have you been told to "just be happy" in the midst of chaos? Or to "give yourself a break" when everything seems to be falling apart? The idea sounds simple, but living it can be a whole different story. In this Quick Win episode, I sit down with musical theatre star Lucy Durack who shares how a simple piece of advice changed her life and how she pays it forward to others.

    My new book The Health Habit is out now. Order your copy here.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram.

    For more life-improving tips, sign up for my weekly newsletter at https://amantha.substack.com/.

    Questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au.

    Credits:

    Host: Amantha Imber

    Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
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    • 7 min
    Ruthless prioritization with Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin

    Ruthless prioritization with Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin

    Laura Mae Martin has my dream job - she is Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor. Her job is to advise the top folk at Google on how to be more productive. In this chat, we cover: * Ruthless Prioritisation: the importance of saying no to good things to make room for great things. * Sunday Planning Ritual: Laura’s ritual of planning the upcoming week every Sunday, and her exact process for doing this. * List Funnels: a method to manage tasks by categorising and prioritising them to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. * Downtime: the critical role of downtime in productivity, with Laura sharing her practice of "No Tech Tuesday" to disconnect and recharge. * Generative AI in Productivity: how generative AI tools can augment productivity, automating routine tasks and freeing up time for more strategic work. * And much, much more… Get a copy of Laura’s new book Uptime. My new 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 InstagramIf 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.substack.com/ 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 Episode Producer: Rowena Murray
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    • 34 min
    Quick Win: Quick Actions for Long-Term Gains with Adam Alter

    Quick Win: Quick Actions for Long-Term Gains with Adam Alter

    Unlock the secret to skyrocketing your productivity with a simple, yet powerful approach to managing your daily tasks. In this Quick Win episode, Professor Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough and master of efficiency, reveals his top strategy for preventing small tasks from derailing your big goals. Learn how to transform your workflow, clear your mental clutter, and make room for what truly matters.

    My new book The Health Habit is out now. Order your copy here.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram.

    Sign up for my weekly newsletter for more life-improving tips at https://amantha.substack.com/.

    Got questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au.

    Credits:

    Host: Amantha Imber

    Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 7 min
    24 Things for 2024: Kemi Nekvapil's approach to crafting a purposeful year

    24 Things for 2024: Kemi Nekvapil's approach to crafting a purposeful year

    Kemi Nekvapil loves a ritual. And my goodness, she has some good ones. From her 24 things for 2024 through to her annual planning and reflection rituals, Kemi lives a purposeful life.

    And that’s what I expected from one of Australia’s leading coaches who has been trained personally by Brene Brown, along with being the international best-selling author of Power.

    So what are Kemi’s secrets to being a stand-out coach? How does she incorporate reflection into every week?

    And Kemi shares one of the most powerful lessons she has learnt and passes on to her clients - that you should never go to the butcher for bread.

    Connect with Kemi: https://www.keminekvapil.com/

    Follow Kemi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keminekvapil/

    Get your copy of Power: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/power-9781761045240

    My new 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

    Instagram

    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.substack.com/

    Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

    Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

    CREDITS Produced by Inventium

    Host: Amantha Imber

    Sound Engineer: Rowena Murray
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    • 32 min
    Quick Win: Crafting Your Power Phrase with Libby Trickett

    Quick Win: Crafting Your Power Phrase with Libby Trickett

    How much power can just a few words hold? Turns out: a lot. In this Quick Win episode, Olympian Libby Trickett reveals the invaluable advice that changed her life: the power phrase. Facing the challenges of asthma and bronchitis while competing in the world championships, Libby adopted a mantra that propelled her to victory and later helped her navigate life beyond sports. My new book The Health Habit is out now. Order your copy here.Connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. For more life-improving tips, sign up for my weekly newsletter at https://amantha.substack.com/. Questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au. Credits:

    Host: Amantha Imber

    Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
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    • 5 min
    From Crisis to Clarity: How Kristina Karlsson bounced back from the collapse of kikki.K

    From Crisis to Clarity: How Kristina Karlsson bounced back from the collapse of kikki.K

    In a world where success and connection often feel inseparable from our digital devices, it's rare to hear about someone going to extreme lengths to break free. Yet that's exactly what Kristina Karlsson did.

    Kristina, best known as the founder of the beloved kikki.K stores, shares her remarkable journey from the highs of global expansion to the lows of having her company put into administration. But instead of giving up, Kristina defied odds and picked herself back up. How did she do it? Kristina reveals the most impactful things she did to regain her footing and find success once more.

    Kristina discusses the power of journaling and daily rituals, such as walking, that helped her navigate through challenging times. She shares her unique approach to planning the year, breaking it down into manageable quarters, and the exciting habit she plans to adopt next. Being part of a habit club, Kristina also reflects on her experiment in eliminating complaining for a month, an adventure that led to some surprising revelations.

    Discover the empowering journey, the triumphs, and the wisdom of Kristina Karlsson in this episode, and be inspired to cultivate a life filled with intention, resilience, and growth.

    Connect with Kristina:

    - Instagram

    - Dream Life

    - Virtual Book Club

    - Habit Club

    If you are looking for practical and simple tips to improve your life, don't miss out on Amantha’s weekly newsletter, sign up at https://amantha.substack.com/

    My new 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

    Instagram 

    Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

    Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

    CREDITS

    Produced by Inventium

    Host: Amantha Imber

    Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

    Episode Producer: Liam Riordan
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 32 min

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