How I Work
Episodes
My Favourite Tip: Naomi Simson's daily and weekly rituals
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 inte...
Envato co-Founder Cyan Ta'eed on spending just 15 minutes a day on her phone
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 va...
My Favourite Tip: New York Times journalist Nellie Bowles' tips for being a better writer
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
Nigel Marsh on why you shouldn't take his advice - or anyone else's.
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
My Favourite Tip: Catriona Wallace on how to build connections quickly
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dr Doris Brett on being on the other side of the therapist's couch, asking great questions, and constructing great stories.
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
My Favourite Tip: Jake Knapp on the magic word that will give you more control over your work schedule
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chris Guillebeau on why perfectionism gets in the way of success
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 (1...
My Favourite Tip: Carolyn Creswell on her annual self-improvement routine
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Marcus Buckingham on the four questions he asks himself every week
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
The best types of breaks to take at work (that improve your health)
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
**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, accordi...
How to make unlimited paid leave work
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
**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 that will make all other productivity advice work better
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
**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...
My Favourite Tip: Nancy Duarte on her process for creating and delivering presentations
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favourite tip from my chat with global authority on storytelling and presentations, Nancy Duarte, on her own process for creating and delivering pr...
My Favourite Tip: Eddie Perfect on how to cope with negative feedback
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 interv...
Broad City's Abbi Jacobson on productive procrastination, imposter syndrome, and how a dog changed her headspace.
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Abbi Jacobson. Abbi is a co-creator, writer, director, executive producer and star of the critically-acclaimed Comedy Central show B...
My Favourite Tip: Ex-Pinterest President Tim Kendall on using your clothing as a communication tool
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Adam Alter on how to kick mobile phone addiction, how to overcome stuck points, and why he doesn't set goals.
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tim...
How to have better conversations - and why it matters.
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
***Book in for the Workday Reinvention program here (http://bit.ly/howiworkprogram). The program starts on July 22 and is accessible from anywhere in ...
How Tim Herrera went from dreading writing to being a writer and editor for the New York Times
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
My Favourite Tip: Mia Freedman on overcoming procrastination
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favourite tip from my chat with Mamamia co-founder Mia Freedman are her strategies for overcoming procrastination.You can find the full interview h...
TED2019 Interview Series: Goodreads co-founder Elizabeth Khuri Chandler on how she plans for unstructured time and spontaneity
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
How to turn your FOMO into JOMO (the joy of missing out)
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Happiness Professor Elizabeth Dunn on how to buy happiness
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Dunn. Elizabeth is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Elizabeth’s re...
My Favourite Tip: Rachel Botsman on how she prepares for a presentation
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
TED2019 Interview Series: Kevin Rose on managing social awkwardness at conferences, kicking technology addiction, and getting a great night's sleep.
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
My Favourite Tip: Dan Pink on how he structures his work day
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 inte...
TED2019 Interview Series: 1800-GOT-JUNK Founder/CEO Brian Scudamore's extreme method for avoiding email on weekends and holidays
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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-JU...
Three science-backed strategies to get a great night's sleep
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wo...
TED2019 Interview Series: Penguin Random House's Adrian Zackheim on how he decides what to publish
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
My Favourite Tip: Pamela Meyer's Index Card solution for planning the day
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
TED2019 interview series: Google VP Jerry Dischler on balancing Maker and Manager time, identifying top talent, and using OKRs in his family life.
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
Seven lesser-known apps that make me more productive at work
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about seven (lesser-known) apps that make me more productive at work. Check them out at:SuperhumanWovenPocketSend from GmailFr...
TED2019 interview series: Priya Parker on how to create amazing gatherings
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Three ways to make behaviour change easy - no willpower required
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at three strategies for effortlessly changing your behaviour - no willpower required.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show n...
My Favourite Tip: Dr Jason Fox on how to identify fulfilment factors
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 live...
My Favourite Tip: Baratunde Thurston on Sunday afternoon reflections
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favourite tip from my interview with comedian/writer/performer/producer Baratunde Thurston was hearing about his Sunday reflection ritual.You can f...
My Favourite Tip: Jocelyn K Glei on how she tamed her inbox
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn literally wrote the book on good email habits - it’s called Unsubscribe. So my favourite tip from this interview was hearing about Jocelyn’...
Cal Newport on why you need to change your workflow, not your habits, when it comes to boosting productivity
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
My Favourite Tip: Writer/Director Natasha Pincus on using location and wardrobe to delineate her day
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 deline...
Time Management expert Laura Vanderkam on how to use your time wisely
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 doe...
How to create change: three magic words that will help
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at three very simple words that psychologists have found create huge change.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from...
Ella Bache's CEO Pippa Hallas on how to find a great mentor, overcoming imposter syndrome, and making meetings not suck
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
My favourite tip: Netflix's Patty McCord on how to be radically honest at work
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
The Chaser's Julian Morrow on how to write comedy
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 vario...
My Favourite Tip: Scott D Anthony on finding and killing zombies at work
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
Naomi Simson on why she unpublished 500 of her blog posts
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Naomi Simson. Naomi is one of Australia’s most well known entrepreneurs. She is the founder of RedBalloon and co-founder of the Bi...
My favourite tip: Adam Grant on how meetings kill productivity - and what to do about it
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favourite tip from my chat with Adam Grant came about when I asked him what was his favourite research study into productivity. Turns out it’s on...
My Favourite Tip: How WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg tunes out digital distractions
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favourite tip from my chat with Matt Mullenweg where he talks about some really practical strategies for tuning out digital distractions and creati...
Why New York Times reporter Nellie Bowles doesn't write her stories at a desk
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is journalist Nellie Bowles. Nellie covers tech and internet culture for The New York Times. Before joining The Times, she was a corres...
Why we need to redesign our workdays
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at challenging the standard 9-5 default that most businesses run by, and instead, using neuroscience to guide how we structure our ...
Dr Catriona Wallace on life as the Founder and CEO of an ASX-listed company, why she taught herself to be extraverted, and her unconventional approach to parenting.
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Dr Catriona Wallace, who is the Founder and CEO of high-profile FinTech and ASX Listed company Flamingo. Flamingo provides a Cogniti...
Why it's more important for staff to review their own performance
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at performance reviews, and why it’s more important to have your team review their own performance.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast...
Daniel Pink on coming up with great titles for projects, how he structures his working days, and why he doesn't believe in willpower.
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Dan Pink. Dan is the author of six bestselling books, including Drive, A Whole New Mind, and his latest book "When: The Scientific S...
My Favourite Tip: Janine Allis on how she structures her work week
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favourite tip from my chat with Janine Allis was how she structures her working week with some very interesting rules.You can find the full intervi...
Dr Jason Fox on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly rituals
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Dr Jason Fox. I’ve known Jason for the best part of a decade. Like me, he is a scientist at heart and has a bias for strategies th...
My favourite tip: Amanda Palmer on her three check-in rituals
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favourite tip from my chat with Amanda Palmer was how she has three basic benchmarks or rituals that she uses to check in with herself about how sh...
Microproductivity - how leaders can make small changes to create huge leaps in performance
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at three simple changes managers can make to help their team’s productivity skyrocket.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full sho...
Jake Knapp on having a distraction-free phone for six years
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Jake Knapp. Jake spent the last 10 years at Google and Google Ventures where he created the Design Sprint, which is a method for bui...
My favourite tip: Atlassian's Dom Price on how he dramatically reduced the number of meetings in his diary
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favourite tip from my chat with Dom Price was the strategy he used to eliminate a tonne of meetings from his diary.You can find the full interview ...
Why you need to change your "out of office" auto-responder immediately
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This mini-episode will help you re-think the seemingly innocuous "out of office" auto-responder and make yours be impactful and memorable.Visit amanth...
Eddie Perfect - behind the scenes of writing two broadway musicals at the same time
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Eddie Perfect. Eddie is a singer-songwriter, an actor, a comedian, and currently has not one, but two shows on Broadway - King Kong ...
The quickest way to boost your mood and productivity at work
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first mini-episode for 2019, I talk about the absolute quickest way to boost your mood and productivity at work (it will only take you 40 secon...
BEST OF: Carolyn Creswell's annual self-reflection ritual, her favourite productivity hacks, and why she never eats lunch at her desk.
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How I Work: Summer SeriesMy guest today is Carolyn Creswell. As Australian listeners probably know, Carolyn is the founder of Carman’s muesli, which...
BEST OF: Rachel Botsman's tips for saying no, making a productive start to the day, and her one-minute mindfulness routine.
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How I Work: Summer SeriesRachel Botsman is a world renowned expert on technology and trust, and the author of bestselling books “Who Can You Trust?”...
BEST OF: Mia Freedman on how she overcomes procrastination, her daily rituals for keeping mentally fit, and why her productivity peaks after 9pm
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How I Work: Summer SeriesMia Freedman is the co-founder and creative director of the Mamamia Women’s Network, Australia’s largest digital women’...
Adam Grant on how to turbo-charge productivity and motivation
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How I Work: Summer SeriesOn today’s show, I speak to organizational psychologist, best-selling author and Wharton’s highest-rated professor, Adam ...
Jocelyn K Glei on how to refresh your mind, not letting email take over your life, and finding sparks of creativity
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei is a writer who is obsessed with how we can find more creativity and meaning in our daily work. She is the author of several books and...
Dr Amantha Imber on deliberately designing your work day
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is…me! I thought I’d turn the tables and share with you how I run my own workday. The delightful and wise Dr Jason Fox joins me on ...
Five psychology hacks to help you stick to your new year's resolutions
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning on setting new year's resolutions for 2019? If you are, this episode will give you the best chance of success.Visit amanthaimber.com/...
Adam Grant, Rachel Botsman, Matt Mullenweg and others on how they get focused work done in a world of digital distractions.
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Staying focused on work that matters and resisting digital distractions can be a big challenge for the best of us. In this mix-tape episode, you’ll ...
Four science-backed ways to make better decisions
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning on making any decisions today? Listen to this episode first.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get ...
Janine Allis on her "rules" for the work week, her trick for making email fun, and why she doesn't come into the office before 11am.
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Janine Allis. Janine is the founder of Boost Juice, which now has over 500 stores globally. You might also know Janine as an investo...
The only three items you need on your bedside table to create the perfect start to your day
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you currently use your mobile phone as your alarm clock? If so, you might rethink that after listening to today’s mini episode.Visit amanthaimber...
How the former president of Pinterest, Tim Kendall, tamed unhealthy mobile phone habits
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Tim Kendall. Tim is the former President of Pinterest, where he led global sales, marketing and product development. Prior to Pinte...
Why a shorter Christmas break will make you happier than a long one
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas holidays nearly upon us, this mini-episode reveals five science-backed (and counterintuitive) ways to create the perfect break.Warning:...
Netflix's ex Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord on how to be radically honest at work.
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Patty McCord. Patty McCord served as chief talent officer of Netflix for 14 years and helped create the Netflix Culture Deck, which ...
Four surprising science-backed ways to access your creative genius.
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you need to get your creative juices flowing this week, I cover four incredibly simple-to-apply tips to instantly boost your creativity on today's ...
Five ways to make time for what matters
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I thought I’d try something different this week and share some cool stuff I learnt from a book I just read this weekend. It’s called "Make Time”...
How Adam Grant, Mia Freedman, Rachel Botsman, and others decide what to say no to.
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you decide what to say "yes" to and what to say “no" to? And how do you say “no" in a way that doesn’t offend?Guests on the How I Work po...
Why splitting your to-do list into four separate lists will turbo charge productivity
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I love to-do lists. But the problem with most to-do lists is that they don’t discriminate between the type of thinking different tasks require and t...
BEST OF: WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg On How Small Changes To Behaviour Can Create Big Differences
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a blast from the past (and by that, we mean one from a few months ago because Amantha is on holidays right now!).This episode featu...
The best time of day to check your email
21 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Email gets a bad rap. People complain that email is the biggest drain on their productivity. But it’s only bad because of the mindless way most peop...
BEST OF: Amanda Palmer On How She Writes Songs, Created Her World-Famous TED Talk, And More.
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a blast from the past (and by that, we mean one from a few months ago because Amantha is on holidays right now!).Amanda Palmer is a...
Why eating the same thing for breakfast everyday will help you make better decisions.
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How much time did you spend this morning making decisions about what to eat, what to wear and how to get to work? While these may seem like small and ...
Natasha Pincus on how she created Gotye's Somebody That I Used to Know video clip
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Natasha Pincus. Natasha is a Writer and Director who is probably most well known for her very distinctive music videos that she has ...
The four tasks you need to do to create the perfect end to your workday
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us don’t think very much about how we end our workday. We simply close our laptop, run to catch our train, go home and have some dinner, and...
Scott D Anthony on how he removed 70% of recurring meetings from his diary, balancing manager time with maker time, and his go-to locations for doing focused work.
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Scott D Anthony. Scott is global authority on innovation and the former managing partner of Innosight, the innovation and strategy c...
Why meetings are killing innovation
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am yet to meet a person who loves attending meetings. Most people hate them, yet they are seen as a necessarily evil of corporate life. But while me...
Atlassian's Dom Price on how he uses Imposter Syndrome to his advantage
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Dom Price. Dom is the Head of Research & Development and also the resident Work Futurist at Atlassian, one of the world’s bigg...
Why you need to stop taking notes on your laptop
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you take notes in meetings and presentations on your laptop or in a notepad? I definitely fell into the former category until I discovered research...
HBR's Executive Editor Sarah Green Carmichael on how to be a better writer
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Sarah Green Carmichael. Sarah is an executive editor at Harvard Business Review where she works out what to publish on the site and ...
How to kick your email habit
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you addicted to email? Are you guilty of doing a “just check” of your inbox every 10-15 minutes? Is checking email getting in the way of you d...
Carolyn Creswell's annual self-reflection ritual, her favourite productivity hacks, and why she never eats lunch at her desk.
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Carolyn Creswell. As Australian listeners probably know, Carolyn is the founder of Carman’s muesli, which is in pretty much every ...
Why the open plan office is killing your productivity
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you work in an open plan office? It turns out they are not all fun and games and collaboration. This episode reveals research into the dark side of...
Baratunde Thurston on the most difficult performance role he has ever taken on.
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Baratunde Thurston. Baratunde is a particularly hilarious comedian, he wrote the bestselling book How to be Black as well as many fe...
How to Go From an 8-hour to a 5-hour Workday by Changing Just One Thing
02 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How would you like to leave work at 2.30pm today having achieved a full day’s output? This mini-episode explains a very simple change you can make t...
Pamela Meyer's counter-intuitive strategy for time management
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Pamela Meyer. You might know Pamela from her very famous TED talk about How To Spot a Liar, which has been viewed by 20 million peop...
Why You Are Losing 10 IQ Points Every Time This Happens
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Almost every one of us has experienced a 10 point drop in IQ from something that happens many times a day. And if you are wondering: is 10 IQ points a...
Mia Freedman on how she overcomes procrastination, her daily rituals for keeping mentally fit, and why her productivity peaks after 9pm
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mia Freedman is the co-founder and creative director of the Mamamia Women’s Network, Australia’s largest digital women’s media company. They rea...