How I Work

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BEST OF: Embracing Regret: Dan Pink on Learning from Mistakes Jun 05, 2024

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There’s a moment in the 2013 comedy movie We’re the Millers that points to how pervasive - and misguided - the “no regrets” life motto has become. A character proudly displays a tattoo that reads, “no rAgrets”, and even more proudly proclaims that he really doesn’t have any regrets. Not even one letter.

Bestselling author Dan Pink highlights this scene as a great metaphor for society’s almost comical underappreciation of regret. Dan is an advocate for the transformative power of looking back on your past actions, processes and routines in order to learn from them, and do better next time.

He discusses what’s changed about his working habits since his last appearance on the show, why he was drawn to the concept of regret in the first place, and how compassion changed his whole approach to learning from past mistakes.

Connect with Dan on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn

Find The Power of Regret book here

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Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

Credits:
Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
Episode Producer: Liam Riordan

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Insider Secrets to Writing and Marketing Hit Books with Scott Young May 29, 2024

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Want to write a non-fiction book that not only tops the charts but stands the test of time? In this episode, bestselling author Scott Young pulls back the curtain on his writing and publishing process, sharing hard-won insights from his books Ultralearning and Get Better at Anything. Packed with actionable strategies and behind-the-scenes stories, this is a must-listen for any aspiring author.

Discover:

💡 How to determine if your idea is truly book-worthy

🔬 The power of research, testing, and community feedback to refine your concepts

📝 Crafting a compelling book proposal that gets publishers' attention 🖥️ Cutting-edge tactics to optimise your book for the online world

🤖 Leveraging AI tools to streamline your ideation and research process 🚀 Proven launch and promotion strategies to maximise sales

🏆 The secrets to cultivating a perennial bestseller that sells for years to come

Whether you're a first-time writer or a seasoned author, this episode will give you a competitive edge in the world of publishing. Tune in now to learn from one of the best in the business and take your book to the next level.

My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

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Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

Credits:Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
Episode Producer: Rowena Murray

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Ramp it up or shut it down: How ConvertKit’s Founder and CEO made his most important business decision May 22, 2024

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How does an entrepreneur go from being told to shut down their business to building a software company worth over $200 million and serving over 50,000 creators? In this episode of How I Work, Nathan Barry, founder and CEO of ConvertKit, shares his incredible journey and the counterintuitive strategies that propelled his success.
In this episode, we discuss:

🤔 Nathan's annual life review ritual: We delve into how he not only assesses business opportunities but also tracks his adventures, home life updates, fitness endeavours, and personal goals.
🛑 The turning point: Just 18 months into launching ConvertKit, a friend advised him to shut it down. Discover the pivotal questions Nathan asked himself and the framework he used to make that crucial decision.

💬 Nathan shares his transformative experience of writing 1000 words a day for 600 consecutive days and how this habit has evolved over time.

🌀 What on earth are flywheels? We unravel this concept and discuss how Nathan applied it to the sales process at ConvertKit.

👥 The importance of team building and its ripple effects on business success.

Tune in to discover more about Nathan's incredible journey, or catch his documentary (which he reluctantly filmed!) on YouTube. Don't forget to visit his website: nathanbarry.com, where you can sign up for his weekly newsletter or tune in to his podcast, "Billion Dollar Creator." 🚀
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:

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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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Quick Win: The power of a daily ritual with Susan Carland May 15, 2024

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How well do you know yourself? Pretty well, you’d think, given you spend all day everyday together! But… how much of that time is quality time, and how much of it is swallowed up by distraction?
As a practising Muslim, Susan Carland’s been praying five times a day, every day, for decades now. Aside from its religious component, Susan’s fallen in love with the ritualistic element of her daily prayer. As an incredibly busy academic, mother and media personality, her prayer times are often the only peaceful, reflective moments of her day.
And that dedicated time for reflection is something she treasures: it’s her most effective means of strengthening her relationship with herself.
You can find the full interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14pcuDAluoEL0PP869dVKF?si=ayEtmoxtSyqDqcUoVNyDCg
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 howiwork.co.
Questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au.
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Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

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Radical Candour's Kim Scott Shares the Secret Techniques Top Leaders Use to Give and Receive Feedback May 08, 2024

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🚨 Warning: This episode contains radical ideas that may change the way you lead forever! In this episode of How I Work, leadership guru and author of global bestseller Radical Candour Kim Scott shares her unconventional approach to leadership and feedback. 💥Join us as we explore the ins and outs of radical candour, the framework that's transformed the way leaders communicate with their teams. Kim dives deep into her personal journey, revealing the hard-learned lessons and "a-ha!" moments that led her to develop this game-changing approach. In this episode, you'll discover:

😱 The truth about why most managers fail to give effective feedback
🙏 The power of caring personally and challenging directly in leadership
🚫 How to avoid the pitfalls of ruinous empathy and obnoxious aggression
💬 Practical strategies for soliciting criticism and handling feedback like a pro
🎉 The secret to mastering the art of praise and criticism
🌟 Techniques for creating a culture of open communication and respectful debate
📈 Surprising ways radical candour can boost team productivity and foster growth

Whether you're a seasoned executive or a first-time manager, this episode is packed with actionable insights and game-changing ideas that will help you take your leadership skills to the next level.Tune in now and discover how embracing radical candour can revolutionise the way you lead and work. 🎧Grab your copy of Kim's new book Radical Respect. Follow Kim on Linkedin.
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 (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 howiwork.co
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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Quick Win: Why unexpected interruptions to work are bigger problems than you might think, with Almanac CEO Adam Nathan May 01, 2024

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Almanac CEO Adam Nathan believes in the value of deep work. He’s seen how effective it is, and knows first-hand how satisfying it can be. But in recent years, he’s learned that this doesn’t automatically make shallow work the greatest enemy to productivity or job satisfaction…
Instead, he’s discovered that most professionals consider their time well spent if they’re able to check everything off their to-do lists, even if some of that work is shallow. What really matters is simply getting stuff done, and the real enemy of getting stuff done is unexpected interruptions.
Being prepared for uncertainty isn’t about being able to predict the future, but instead being able to learn from these unexpected interruptions, or ‘fire drills’ as they’re called at Almanac, when they do occur.
Adam’s favourite way to approach these problems is with the mantra, “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast,” adopted from the U.S. Marines. The problem isn’t that a fire drill occurred, it’s that most companies don’t take a moment afterwards to figure out why it happened, and how best to deal with it if it happens again…
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn, read more about The Modern Work Method, or try out Almanac for yourself
You can find the full interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30Vyp2xacvdzEv2XsQZEeU?si=4MiyQHUhQ5W4TRd4R-4sQQ
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 howiwork.co.
Questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au.
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Host: Amantha Imber
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Kayla Itsines' non-negotiables for health and wellbeing Apr 24, 2024

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If you’re one of the 16 million people who follow Kayla Itsines on Instagram, you probably see her as a beacon of glowing health and positivity. But not only is she a super fit influencer, she is the co-founder of one of the world’s most successful fitness apps, Sweat, which she co-founded in 2015 and has since sold for several hundred million dollars.
In this episode, Kayla speaks about:
* Her non-negotiables for well-being
* Her approach to simplifying fitness and her daily movement routines
* How Kayla has hacked her sleep routine
* The strategies Kayla has tried to cut down on her mobile phone use
* How she navigates the balance between online presence and personal privacy
* Strategies for focusing on positive feedback and the importance of not letting the minority of negative voices overshadow the majority's support.
* And how she leads with authenticity and positivity, even when dealing with personal and professional challenges.
Get a copy of Kayla's latest book, Reboot, for anyone looking to restart their fitness journey or seeking inspiration to simplify their path to wellness.
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 howiwork.co
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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Quick Win: How to be happy when things are falling apart, with musical theatre star Lucy Durack Apr 17, 2024

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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 howiwork.co.

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

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

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Ruthless prioritization with Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin Apr 10, 2024

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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
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 howiwork.co
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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Quick Win: Quick Actions for Long-Term Gains with Adam Alter Apr 03, 2024

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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.

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

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

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