8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life

Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation. Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from dealing with difficult bosses to knowing if your side hustle can become your career. In this first episode: Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do it that actually works? Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their proven framework for getting what you want at work (spoiler: don't mention your expensive oat latte habit). Plus, they bust the myths about asking every year, using other job offers as leverage, and what to do if you get a 'no'. Consider this your cheat sheet to having the money conversation - minus the awkward sweating. Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here Follow BIZ THE END BITS Support independent women's media Follow the Biz Instagram, Michelle’s startup Sunroom and Soph’s career coaching business Workbaby.Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. Hosts: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem Executive Producer: Georgie Page Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every successful person will have to grapple with failure at some stage in their career. Whether we choose to see this as the end of an endeavour or an opportunity to learn and grow, is up to us.  This episode we speak with industry leader and entrepreneur Mark Bouris about what he considers to be a failure and how he developed a process to combat future challenges.  And we also hear from, Optus customer and founder of Air Garden Prue Bauer who discusses her early business failure and how she turned it into a success.  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guests: Entrepreneur, innovator, academic & author- Mark Bouris and Air Garden and Optus Business Customer Prue Bauer Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we take a look at what makes a good boss and an effective leader in the workplace. We speak with Kirstin Ferguson, an award winning leadership specialist about the  difference between management and leadership, why it's important to know the difference, how to be a leader in your own role and the key skills she sees in strong leaders.  Before Productivity Expert Deborah Ho, breaks down some practical ways to be a better leader and create a more human-centric workplace.  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Kirstin Ferguson, leadership expert, executive coach, writer and public speaker. Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Clare O'Halloran Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no doubt COVID challenged us to innovate, and while it may have felt like an uphill battle at times, some of the benefits like hybrid work - could be here to stay. This episode, we're joined by Dr Sean Gallagher, the Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, to talk about the pros and cons of a hybrid work place, and how to make it the most productive for you!  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, Dr Sean Gallagher Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science says colours can make us feel specific emotions, but can they make you more productive? This episode we're joined by psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers, to break down how you can best use colour in your workplace to enhance productivity and spark creativity.  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The saying goes "we all have the same amount of hours in a day", but how we use those hours really counts. From planning our day the night before, to prioritising goals and utilising your body clock global productivity authority Donna McGeorge shares with us her top ten tips to make your workday more productive. But her 11th tip - is absolute gold!  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Productivity Coach Donna McGeorgeExecutive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The age old question… to nap or not to nap? Will you wake up feeling refreshed and more productive or does napping actually have the opposite effect?This episode we're joined by Sleep Scientist Dr Kathleen Maddison to find out is "power naps" are really a thing? And the best way to hack your sleep to get the most out of your day! CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Sleep Scientist Dr Kathleen MaddisonExecutive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have meeting no-no's, and while some are valid pet peeves others could be wasting both yours and your colleagues time and costing you a major loss in productivity. Today we're speaking to Hollie Barac, a virtual assistant specialising in productivity, to find out how we can make our meetings better - especially now so much of our work-life is spent online.   GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Hollie Barac, Virtal Assistant and Mentor  Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode of 8 Minutes To Change Your Work Life is all about what happens after you've clocked-off, and it's as simple as picking up a book.  A five year study looked at more than 200 self made millionaires to study their habits and behaviours and today we're speaking to the man behind the research Tom Corely.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Author of award winning book Rich Habits Tom Corely Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All office-workers know there is nothing worse than a meeting, just for the sake of a meeting. New data has found that the average professional spends more than half their work week in meetings. So what's the solution? This week we hear from ‎Cyril Peupion from Work Smarter, Live Better to find out if meeting free days actually work? We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest:  ‎Cyril Peupion from Work Smarter, Live Better  Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We make thousands of little decisions every single day, and the longer the day goes on the worse your decision making ability becomes. Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber helps you hack your mornings to take some of those pesky decisions off your plate.   GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Dr Amantha Imber is an Organisational psychologist and founder of Inventium. Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We're are in constant communication at work. So how do we actually improve the way we talk to each other? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, Aimee Foster, Senior Manager Learning Design at NIDA Corporate Training explains how we can use aspects of performance to improve our communication skills at work. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah HoGuest: Aimee Foster, Senior Manager Learning Design at NIDA Corporate Training Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being perfect sounds like a good thing. But is striving for perfect stopping you from achieving your best? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, host Deborah Ho shares her experiences with perfectionism and the steps you can take to reduce stress and adopt a growth mentality. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On average, we're spending 10 to 23 hours a week in meetings. So, which meetings could have been an email? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, we speak to Dr Libby Sander about making meetings worth your time and what to do if they're not. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Dr Libby Sander Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Habits are part of our daily lives. We can do them without even thinking. So how do we set up a new habit and stick to it? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, we speak to Dr Mellisa Marot about why some habits are harder to keep than others, and which habits are the best ones to make. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Dr Melissa Marot from The Mind Room Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time blocking is one of those simple hacks, that can be hard to actually stick to. But so many successful people swear by it, why not give it a go? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, we speak to Paul Minors about the benefits of time blocking, how to implement it and how it could change your whole day. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Paul Minors Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a New Year, which means one sure thing; the question "What's your New Year's resolution?". But how helpful are resolutions at helping you achieve your goals? Mia Freedman, co-founder of Mamamia, prefers a 'word of the year' to guide her, and in this episode she gives an insight into her word of 2022. Plus, Deb takes us through some of her processes to refresh and prepare for a new year. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Mia Freedman Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've no doubt heard of Imposter Syndrome. It's the feeling that, despite your experience and qualifications, you're not meant to be somewhere, and you'll be found out any minute. But is Imposter Syndrome something that can work for you? Jessie Stephens, author and Executive Editor at Mamamia, believes so. She speaks to us about how she made it through the doubts that came with writing her first book, Heart Sick. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Jessie Stephens Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have heard the sentiment 'cluttered desk, cluttered mind', and while that might be true, improving your workspace takes more than a quick tidy. On today's episode, Deb gives you some tips on organising your digital space, plus Feng Shui expert Mina Zheng explains how energy plays a part in productivity, and how you can improve your workspace in a few easy steps. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Mina Zheng from Feng Shui Australia Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want more sleep, but often life gets in the way and we might not get the right amount or quality sleep. But lack of good sleep can have more effects on your work, and life, than you know. On today's episode, we are joined by Shantha Rajaratnam, the chair of the Sleep Health Foundation, to shed some light on the impact sleep has on our health and productivity, plus how to improve our quality of sleep. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Shantha Rajaratnam Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does your inbox look like? Is it full of unread messages, tidily organised or somewhere in between? Claire Murphy is a journalist and host of Mamamia's daily news podcast The Quicky, and she gets a lot of emails. But her inbox ends up empty by the end of every. Single. Day. She joins us to let us in on her tips for an immaculate inbox. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Claire Murphy Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have heard of the convergent mindset and the divergent mindset, also known as the creative and productive brain. But what does that actually mean? And how can you utilise both in your work? To break this down for us, we're joined by Anne Manning, founding partner at Drum Circle and an instructor of creative thinking and change leadership at Harvard University. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Anne Manning Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know the drill. You start a meeting full of good intentions to keep things on track to not waste anyone's time. But things can get away from you. So how do you make the most of meetings, and everyone's limited time? The answer, of course, is create an agenda! To give some tips on creating the best agenda you can, we're joined by Darren Chait, the co-founder and COO of hugo.team. Plus, Deb breaks down some ways to maximise your meeting potential. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waking up early is part of many successful people's day. But how can you integrate early mornings into your routine, in a sustainable way? Laura Vanderkam has the answers. She's a writer and podcaster, and author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: How to Achieve More at Work and at Home. She joins us to shed some light on why waking up before the sun can boost your productivity, and how to make it work for you. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Laura Vanderkam. You can buy her book What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast here. Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saying yes to absolutely everything in life can lead to burn out, as our guest Grace Jennings-Edquist discovered. The author of The Yes Woman: How To Reclaim Your Power By Finally Saying No, Grace breaks down how saying 'yes' to the right things can lead to more opportunities and balance in your work and personal life. CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Grace Jennings-Edquist. You can buy her book here. Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people have some sort of a routine, but how strictly do you stick to it? Mark Bouris has been getting up at the same time, going to the same cafe and ordering the same thing as part of his routine for the last 25 years, and believes it's one of the secrets to his success. The businessman and podcast host joins us to share why he thinks a routine can change your life. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Mark Bouris. You can listen to The Mentor and Straight Talk here. Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many items are on your to-do list? And do you ever manage to tick everything off? There could be one major reason for that... Author and productivity expert Oliver Burkeman believes that systems, not goals, are more achievable for the average person. He joins Deb to explain how reframing your goals could have you getting more done. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Oliver Burkeman Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Balancing the professional and personal on your social accounts can be tricky. So how to strike the right balance between sharing too much or too little? How do you stay authentic and relatable but still deliver on the goals of your business? Jane Lu is the founder of the fashion brand Showpo, and she knows all the ways to keep your profile professional but approachable at the same time... GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Jane Lu from Showpo Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all the endless ‘work smarter’ solutions out there in the world, where do you even start? A quick google of ‘work smarter’ solutions will bring up so many that it can feel overwhelming to even comprehend or to know which ones are the best for you to help you focus. Remember not all technology out there is created equal, so don’t be afraid to use different tools for different tasks. Instead of introducing something completely new into your day, see where you can elevate any existing tools or processes you have. Today on the show, Deb shares her five tech solutions that help her focus… GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok is a relatively new social media platform that allows you to upload and view 15-60 second videos, and it’s a game changer for businesses. Deb has created a few viral TikTok videos, and she’s going to share her three tips for going viral on the platform. Plus, don’t have social media for your business? You might need to think again... GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you dry your clothes one item at a time? No? Then why are you managing your emails like that? In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about emails - an essential communication tool that can also distract you from your core business. Dr. Amantha Imber, is an organisational psychologist, the founder of Inventium and the host of the podcast How I Work. It's her job to talk to some of the busiest people in the world and find out how they do it, and she joins us now to share four tips that will definitely make your inbox better. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Dr Amantha Imber, listen to her podcast How I Work, here: https://www.amantha.com/podcast/ Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting out on the right foot is SO important. Especially when it comes to getting your business or side-hustle up and running. And the best way to get on that right foot is to have a bit of a plan. BUT – the other thing we know is that you’re likely time-poor. You might have other commitments right now like balancing a full-time job, looking after kids or being a carer. Which is why, today, we're talking about a five minute business plan... Find the 5 Minute Business plan here: https://www.ladystartup.com/pages/5-min-biz-plan GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Mia Freedman Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ava Matthews was working at beauty brand Mecca as a brand manager when she first started working on her cult SPF business ULTRA VIOLETTE. Ava and her co-founder Bec Jefferd spent their weekends working on their brand and then decided to quit their jobs and go out alone. Now, their brand is stocked in stores across the country. So how do you know when to turn your side hustle into your full-time hustle? And what happens after you take that leap? GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Ava from ULTRA VIOLETTE https://ultraviolette.com.au/ Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re speaking to some of the most organised people we know and asking them one simple question, what tech tools do you use to organise your life? From Jane Lu to Sally Hepworth & Mia Freedman, we’re going to be giving you some life-changing tech tools that are guaranteed to make you more productive. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au The tech tools: Deb: Google Calendar, Habitica & Google Keep Sally: Scrivener Jane: Google Sheets Mia: Notion Caroline: Google Cal Pip: Snapseed CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Jane Lu, Sally Hepworth, Mia Freedman, Pip Brett & Caroline Brunne Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve been sitting at your desk, maybe in an office, maybe in your lounge room, for a few hours. You’ve got a to-do list as long as your right arm. And you can’t concentrate. But you have so MUCH work to do. What do you do? Do you power through? Knowing that the work that you're doing may not be the best? Or do you stop? And take a microbreak… On this episode of 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, Deb is joined by productivity expert Cyril Peupion, author of Work Smarter, Live Better to unpack why you should be using micro-breaks in your everyday life. And, why you should ban hour-long meetings. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Cyril Peupion https://www.cyrilpeupion.com/ Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long have you got? Change the way you work in eight minutes. That's our promise to you, as viral productivity expert Deborah Ho and a hand-picked group of experts take you through the habits and hacks of super-successful people... fast. Time management, organisation, emails... whatever the thing that's holding you or your business back, we have eight minutes to help you solve it.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.