How I Work

Amantha Imber
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Quick Win: The relationship reset that doesn’t feel like a chore, with Sahil Bloom

    When life gets hectic, relationships are often the first thing to slip. But what if a simple habit could keep you connected - even during your busiest seasons?  In this Quick Win episode, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author Sahil Bloom to unpack what it really means to be socially wealthy. Sahil shares the tiny practice he uses to maintain strong relationships, even when life gets overwhelming - and why it’s been a game-changer for his friendships and marriage.  Sahil and I discuss:  Why relationships are the strongest predictor of a happy life  The mistake most people make when it comes to social wealth  Sahil’s rule for staying in touch: when you think something nice, say it  How he uses iPhone memories to spark tiny moments of connection  The “life dinner” ritual that keeps his marriage strong  Key Quote “When you think something nice about someone, let them know right then.”  Listen to the full interview with Sahil here. Connect with Sahil Bloom on Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn and his website. Check out his latest book The Five Types of Wealth.  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: The Podcast Butler  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amantha Imber: how to stand out in the job market, AI-proofing your skills, managing energy & my top leadership tips (Part 2)

    **Record a question for Amantha’s next Ask Me Anything here: https://www.speakpipe.com/howiwork **  It’s harder than ever to cut through in the workplace – whether you’re job hunting, leading a team, or simply trying to keep up with AI. In this AMA episode, I answer your questions on how to thrive in today’s world of work.  In this episode, I share:  How to differentiate yourself in a crowded job market where AI is levelling CVs and cover letters.  What really makes a high performing team today – from psychological safety to energy management.  How to define and develop critical thinking skills in the age of AI.  My best tips for stepping into leadership for the first time – from running one-on-ones to avoiding the trap of giving too much advice.  Amantha Recommends  Loom: My favourite quick video tool for making job applications stand out and for capturing thinking in real time.  Tella: A polished way to create video proposals or audition tasks  The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier: A simple, practical guide to shifting from advice-giving to coaching with better questions. Grab a copy here.  Glad We Met by Steven Rogelberg: Hands down the best book I’ve read on running effective one-on-ones. Get it here.  Have a question you want me to answer in the next AMA episode? Reach out via email (amantha@inventium.com.au) or socials – I’d love to hear from you!    For more on this, check out my AI slop episode - where I unpack why flooding the world with AI-generated content isn’t the same as creating something meaningful. (Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts)  And if the critical thinking bit struck a chord, my chat with futurist Bob Johansen is a great follow-up. He shares how to see AI as augmented intelligence - you plus AI, not you versus AI. Tune in here.    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.

    21 min

  3. SEP 28

    25 ways AI can make your home life easier

    ** Book in for Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade here: https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ ** AI isn’t just for work. From helping you plan meals to keeping your kids entertained, it can be a powerful tool for everyday life. In this episode, Inventium’s AI expert Neo Aplin joins Amantha to share 25 practical ways to use AI at home, including: Smart shopping with fridge photos and food lists Recipe ideas based on what’s already in your pantry Batch meal prep and planning Laundry and cleaning hacks for tricky stains Personalised fitness advice Fun activities for kids, from Dr. Seuss–style poems to colouring pages Plant identification and care tips Holiday planning and packing lists If you’ve ever wondered how AI can make your life outside of work simpler (and a little more fun) this episode has you covered.   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.

    16 min

  4. SEP 24

    Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amantha Imber: Procrastination hacks, my AI workflows, and task management hacks (Part 1)

    **Record a question for Amantha’s next Ask Me Anything here: https://www.speakpipe.com/howiwork **  What do you do when procrastination takes over? How can AI actually change your workflows? And what are the best systems to manage tasks?  In this AMA episode, I answer listener questions on procrastination, the Right to Disconnect laws, process bottlenecks, and how I use AI tools in my everyday work. These are the challenges so many of us wrestle with - and I share my practical strategies, missteps, and experiments.  In this episode, I share:  How I break down overwhelming tasks (including writing my fifth book) and strategies I use to beat procrastination.  Why the Right to Disconnect laws may not fit modern, flexible workplaces - and what managers need to rethink.  Where to start when fixing a bottleneck in your processes, and how AI can help.  My system for keeping notes, tasks, and reminders organised.  The GPTs, prompt libraries, and tools I rely on daily - from proposal writing to creating Instagram reels.  Amantha recommends:  Notion: My digital command centre for projects, tasks, and notes   Granola: My go-to meeting notes app that combines live transcripts with my human notes to capture every detail  Tella: A simple tool I use for recording and sharing video proposals to add a personal touch  Zapier & n8n: Automation powerhouses that streamline repetitive tasks and free up hours every week  Jeff Su: A productivity YouTuber whose Notion course transformed how I set up and run my system  Have a question you want me to answer in the next AMA episode? Reach out via email (amantha@inventium.com.au) or socials – I’d love to hear from you!     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.

    27 min

  5. SEP 21

    Stop letting AI write bad emails. Do this instead

    ** Book in for Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade here: https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ ** Struggling to get AI to write emails that sound like you? AI expert Neo Aplin joins Amantha to share how to train tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot to act like your own email-savvy executive assistant. Inventium’s GenAI lead Neo Aplin breaks down: Why most people get poor email outputs from AI The critical context AI needs to draft great emails How to build a custom email assistant using ChatGPT projects What to include in your tone and style guide When it's actually worth using AI for email (and when it's not) Plus, Neo shares a clever workaround for using AI to answer repetitive work questions—without it needing to read your whole inbox. Whether you're dealing with a mountain of email or just want replies that actually sound like you, this episode is packed with practical advice for making AI work smarter.   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.

    14 min
  6. Designing prompts that save you hours every week with Dropbox’s Morgan Brown

    SEP 17

    Designing prompts that save you hours every week with Dropbox’s Morgan Brown

    What if the biggest value of AI isn’t answers, but better questions? For Morgan Brown, Vice President of Product and Growth at Dropbox, that realisation has transformed everything from family dinners to global product strategy.  In this episode, I chat with Morgan about how he uses AI as both a problem-solver and a sparring partner. Morgan leads Dropbox’s AI products, but he’s also built his own app from scratch - with no coding background - to help his six-year-old son manage type 1 diabetes.  We dive into how Morgan uses AI to eliminate grunt work, create powerful prompts, and even stress test his own ideas. This conversation will show you practical ways to turn AI into a genuine partner for your work and life.  We discuss:  The story behind CARB Scan, the AI-powered app Morgan built to help his son manage diabetes  How he uses AI to eliminate shallow work, like meeting recaps and email sorting  Why designing prompts is a superpower—and Morgan’s framework for writing great ones  The automation Morgan built to scan and summarise the entire AI/ML landscape every morning  How to use AI as a true thought partner for brainstorming, strategy, and decision-making  The risks of skipping human feedback and why real-world validation still matters  Morgan’s advice for spotting your own hidden time sinks and turning them into AI experiments  Key Quotes  “LLMs aren’t the best search engine. They’re much better as a thought partner.”   “The real leverage of AI isn’t the answers. It’s the better questions.”  Connect with Morgan Brown on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and his website https://www.morganbrown.co/  Check out Morgan’s book Hacking Growth.  Get your hands on Morgan’s AI research prompt here.  If you enjoyed this, listen to my episode with Bob Johansen - we talked about reframing AI as “augmented intelligence,” and it pairs beautifully with Morgan’s approach.    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: The Podcast Butler  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  7. SEP 14

    The secret to smarter AI? Make it disagree with you

    ** Book in for Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade here: https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ ** Most people use AI like a polite assistant: “do this, write that, draft this.” The problem? It rarely pushes back or challenges your thinking - leaving your blind spots intact. In this episode, Inventium’s AI expert Neo Aplin joins me to share how to flip the script and use AI as a creative collaborator. You’ll learn: Why AI naturally behaves like a sycophantic assistant - and how to change that How to use prompts to make AI act as a devil’s advocate Ways to test how your ideas or presentations will land with different audiences How to use AI for “jobs to be done” brainstorming and innovation Why using AI for perspective-shifting is better than not testing your ideas at all If you want AI to make you smarter (not just faster) this episode will show you how.   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.

    12 min
  8. How to stop saying yes when you mean no, with Lael Stone

    SEP 10

    How to stop saying yes when you mean no, with Lael Stone

    Have you ever said yes when your whole body was screaming NO!!? Those small choices add up, leaving us drained, resentful, and out of alignment with our own lives.  In part 2 of my conversation with Lael Stone - educator and author of book Own Your Story, we unpack the hidden patterns that shape our decisions, the family imprints that hold us back, and the practical shifts that help us step into our power.  If you’ve ever felt torn between what you should do and what you actually want to do, this conversation will show you how to pause, get curious, and realign.  You’ll learn:  The idea of a “full body yes” and how to use it in daily decisions Why family imprints often drive our definition of success (and how they can sabotage us) How to flip the question from “how bad could it be?” to “how good could it get?” The importance of learning to receive, not just give – and how to build rituals that honour this Why most of us listen to fix rather than listen to hear, and how to change that habit Simple ways leaders can balance listening with guiding their team The first step to emotional intelligence: asking “what’s going on for me right now?”  Key Quotes  “If it’s a maybe, it’s a no until it’s a full yes.”  “Our fundamental need as humans is to be heard, not to be fixed.”  Connect with Lael Stone on Instagram, LinkedIn and her website, and check out her latest book Own Your Story.  Listen to Part 1 with Lael Stone here.    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: The Podcast Butler  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
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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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  • Creator
    Amantha Imber
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    650
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Amantha Imber
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    How I Work

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