How I Work

You’re not lazy. You’re just out of capacity — and no amount of to-do lists can fix that.  So what do you do when your brain is fried, your calendar is full, and you're still trying to show up for the people (and priorities) that matter most?  Neuroscientist Ariel Garten has been there. As the co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing headband used by over 500,000 people an...

Did you know that just like a coffee break, or a toilet break, you can take a self-compassion break?   And did you know using regular self-compassion can transform how you respond to setbacks?  Professor Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion with multiple best-selling books on the topic, and she believes a self-compassion break can make all the difference to your wellbeing.  Kr...

BEST OF Are the meetings you lead not actually getting enough done? Are you worried that participants are leaving them feeling annoyed? If so, then this episode is for you. Professor Steven Rogelberg is an organisational psychologist, an award-winning author and the world’s leading expert on workplace meetings. He is an award-winning teacher with over 200 publications and has been cited well...

We’ve all been there. A weird vibe in a meeting. A team member who’s clearly not themselves. A tension that hums under the surface. And still—silence.  In this mini episode, I share a simple but powerful story about what happened when someone called out my mood (in the best way). It reminded me how transformative it can be to name the obvious—and how rarely we do it at...

BEST OF In the face of uncertainty and change, how do you ensure you don’t feel lost and defeated? More importantly, how do you ensure that doesn’t happen to the team you lead? Dr Gabriella Rosen Kellerman is the Chief Innovation Officer at BetterUp and she sees firsthand their cross discipline research into what can be done to help human flourishing. Professionally she advises Fortune...

Feel like you’re doing all the health things but still hitting that 3pm crash?  Same. For years, I chased every gadget, trend, and supplement that promised more energy and better focus. But after a whole lot of trial and error (and more than a few raw sugar incidents — yes, really), I’ve finally landed on three simple health habits that actually work.  In this mini epis...

Think sustainable living is confusing, expensive, or just plain overwhelming? You're not alone. With so much conflicting advice out there, it’s hard to know what actually makes a difference.  Lottie Dalziel is here to set the record straight. Founder of Banish, one of Australia’s most trusted sustainability platforms, Lottie has helped thousands of people and businesses cut throug...

What if your holiday didn’t just feel good while you were away, but also boosted your wellbeing for weeks after you returned?  New research reveals that the benefits of your holiday don’t have to end when you return to work. In this quick episode, I’ll share how to extend that post-break glow far beyond your suitcase unpacking.  In this mini episode, I’ll dive int...

Ever wonder if the advice you’ve been following is actually holding you back? What if playing by the rules is the very thing keeping you stuck?  Jake Knapp knows a thing or two about breaking the mold. A designer, investor, and New York Times bestselling author, Jake’s books have been translated into over 20 languages, helping teams around the world rethink how they work. He&rsquo...

Dom Price was given some pretty bad advice right before he became a father. A well-intentioned friend told him never to share pictures of his overseas work trips with his partner, because it might make her jealous… On his first few long-distance work trips after becoming a dad, Dom didn’t want to tell his partner that he was having a good time in case it made her time home alone with their twins f...

When asked to describe yourself, is one of the first things you mention your job? Why do so many of us form such a strong connection between our identity and our work? And more importantly, is that actually healthy? To explore the complex relationship between self-identity and work, I'm joined by my good friend Sabina Read for another thought-provoking conversation. Sabina is a clinical psychologi...

Ever seen a viral LinkedIn post, a compelling sales page, or a perfectly crafted pitch deck and thought, how did they make this so good ? Great content isn’t magic—it follows a formula. And with Gen AI , you can crack that formula wide open .  In this episode, Inventium’s Gen AI expert, Neo Aplin , joins Dr. Amantha Imber to reveal a powerful reverse engineering trick that l...

That beautiful leather-bound journal you bought with the best intentions? The one now gathering dust under a pile of books? You're not alone. After 40 years of failed journaling attempts, Michael Bungay Stanier finally cracked the code to sustainable reflection—and it's likely nothing like what you've tried before. Michael is the author behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Coaching...

Ever wished you could bring in a team of experts to weigh in on your ideas instantly—without scheduling meetings or waiting for replies? If you're using ChatGPT+ , you can!  In this episode, Inventium’s resident AI expert, Neo Aplin , joins Dr. Amantha Imber to reveal a simple but game-changing trick: creating a custom AI advisory board using ChatGPT’s custom GPTs and the "@...

Do you find yourself constantly trying to ensure people like you? Bending over backwards to avoid giving bad news or make someone unhappy? What if the extra reassurance, and the fear of being too direct are actually causing more harm than good? To dive into this topic, we’re joined by Laura Henshaw to talk about how she realised her need to be liked was affecting those working under her. Lau...

Think ChatGPT is the only AI tool you need? Think again. In this episode, we dive into why relying on just one AI tool is holding you back—and how a stacked AI system can dramatically boost your productivity.  Inventium’s resident AI expert, Neo Aplin , joins Dr. Amantha Imber to break down:  Why AI stacking is a game-changer – The biggest mistake people make when using...

Ever wondered how to recover from burnout, set better boundaries, or even which dating app led me to my fiancé?   In this special Ask Me Anything episode, I tackle listener-submitted questions on everything from managing overwhelm to making mindful career moves. I share practical strategies I personally use—like the ‘Yes, But’ strategy for setting boundaries, the powe...

Ever feel like AI-generated content just isn’t hitting the mark? That’s because most people expect AI to get things right on the first try—but that’s not how it works. In this episode of How I Work , Dr. Amantha Imber sits down with Inventium’s Gen AI expert, Neo Aplin, to reveal a powerful trick that transforms AI from a basic tool into a true collaborator. The secre...

Are you trapped in an exhausting cycle of achievement without fulfilment? Do you lie awake at night wondering how success or status can feel so empty? What if the gap between your exhausted reality and your greatest life could be bridged by simple mindset shifts? What if transformation required minutes, not months? My good friend Sarah Grynberg has been there, and she made the improvements needed...

Lisa Leong doesn’t do things by halves - if she’s worried she might not be getting enough sunlight in the dead of Melbourne winter, she goes out and buys an infrared desk light. If she learns cold therapy might be beneficial, she jumps into a sub-zero cryotherapy chamber.  So when the ABC Broadcaster started feeling a disconnect between her mind and body, she didn’t just start practicing Qigong (a...

In our modern workplaces, is suffering from burn out now simply a matter of when, rather than if? For a slightly different episode, I’m joined by Sabina Read to discuss my own personal experience with burn out and how you can manage it if it hits you. Sabina is a distinguished Australian psychologist who makes regular appearances on Radio 3AW's Afternoons program, works as SEEK's Resident Ps...

There’s a popular belief today that it’s healthy and empowering to bring your 'whole self' to work. But what if we’ve taken it too far? Shelley Johnson is a renowned leadership coach, columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald and the host of top-ranking podcast This Is Work. We sat down to discuss a potentially controversial view on ‘bringing your whole self to work’ and the impact of oversh...

When you make a mistake, at work do feel ashamed and beat yourself up about it?  It turns out that if we applied self-compassion in those moments, not only would we be kinder to ourselves, we’d also handle our work load better as well.  Professor Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion. Her early work in the field and multiple best-selling books on the topic have seen her become...

Does the idea of having a difficult conversation at work make you want to pack up and go home? Dom Price is the resident Work Futurist at Atlassian and he has a range of tips and ideas on how to make these difficult conversations easier. Dom shares: -         💡 The things you can do to make difficult conversations easier. -         🤔 What are the easiest ‘difficult conversations.’ -         ✅ T...

Some of the world’s most creative people seem to have no trouble staying creative while the rest of us find it a constant challenge. But what if there were simple things you could be doing to lift the load and make being creative fun again? This is why I’ve asked creative powerhouse Ben Shewry to return to the podcast. Ben Shewry is head chef and owner of multi-award winning Melbo...