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Stop wasting time with disappointing AI results! This episode of Biz gives you the insider knowledge to transform AI from an occasional helper to your most valuable workplace asset.Our incredible guest Amantha Imber brings her expertise that will completely transform how you interact with artificial intelligence tools. You'll discover why using AI as just a delegatee for monotonous tasks means you're missing out on its most powerful applications as your "buddy" and "expert" companion, plus she breaks down her game-changing "architecting" method for prompts that delivers consistently excellent results—a technique that 95% of AI users don't know about.What you'll learn:- a simple three-question framework to determine if AI is right for your task- the best way to craft prompts that actually deliver what you want the first time- how to use AI to test ideas and build confidence before sharing them with others- the critical mistakes that cause AI to produce worse results over timeWhether you're drafting emails, preparing presentations, or developing strategy, this episode provides the practical blueprint to make AI work for you—not the other way around.Learn more about Amantha’s company Inventium, listen to her brilliant How I Work podcast or follow Amantha on LinkedIn.Sign up to the BIZ newsletter hereYou might be interested in our episodes on:How To Talk So People Listen To YouHow To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)THE END BITSSupport 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. You can remain anon!HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Georgie PageAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah PorgesMamamia 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. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lets you analyse high-performing content, uncover its key elements, and apply those insights to your own writing. What You’ll Learn: How to use Gen AI as a "content detective" to break down top-performing content The reverse engineering trick to extract structure, tone, and key themes from any post, email, or presentation Real-world examples of how this method is being used for social media posts, job ads, blog articles, and more How to apply this strategy to your own or competitors’ content for better engagement and impact Want to master Gen AI? Check out Inventium’s Gen AI Productivity System, a self-paced course designed to help you work smarter and reclaim hours every week. Get started at https://inventium.com.au/GenAI/ My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 "@" trick. You'll learn: How to set up custom GPT personas for different expertise areas (e.g., analytics, legal, problem-solving) The "@" trick that allows you to summon these experts in real-time within a single chat thread How this method eliminates the need for constant copying and pasting between threads Why this is a game changer for problem-solving, decision-making, and brainstorming A workaround for those who don’t have paid access to ChatGPT+ Plus, Neo shares real-world examples of using AI experts to refine strategies, analyse data, and get industry-specific insights—without the hassle of external research or consulting fees. Want to level up your AI skills? Check out Inventium’s Gen AI Productivity System, a self-paced course designed to help you work smarter with AI and reclaim hours every week. Get started at inventium.com.au/GenAI My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 AI? Thinking one tool can do it all. We break down how combining different AI models can give you better, faster, and more accurate results. The right tool for the right job – ChatGPT is great, but what if there’s a tool that can summarise long documents twice as fast or generate images way more realistically? We explore the strengths and weaknesses of top AI tools and when to use each one. How to build your AI workflow – Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, or business professional, we share a simple system for integrating multiple AI tools into your daily workflow. More efficiency, less frustration. AI tool recommendations – Get our curated list of must-use AI tools that complement ChatGPT and take your productivity to the next level. If you’re serious about making AI work for you, stop thinking small—start stacking. Want to master AI productivity? Check out Inventium’s Gen AI Productivity System—a self-paced course designed to help you boost productivity and save hours every week by using AI smarter. Learn more at https://inventium.com.au/GenAI/ My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Common Creative Podcast, we dive into the game-changing role of generative AI in creativity and productivity. Neo Aplin, a full-time AI trainer at Inventium, shares how AI is more than just a tool. It's a creative partner. He explores the balance between authenticity and automation, the power of human-AI collaboration, and the ethical considerations shaping the future of creativity. With over 20 years in tech and innovation, Neo has helped businesses harness AI for smarter work, better customer experiences, and sustainable growth. In this episode, he breaks down how to integrate AI into creative workflows, navigate its risks, and stay ahead in the evolving landscape. Tune in for a fresh perspective on AI’s role in the creative world! LINKS: Neo Aplin - Special Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neoaplin/ Website: https://inventium.com.au/genai/ More AI Insights from our previous guests: Marcus Bryne - https://tinyurl.com/mtf2zb7t Jeremy Wagstaff - https://tinyurl.com/2hsnrtr3 Mark van Rijermann - https://tinyurl.com/bdfe22pw Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith - Co-host https://www.chrismeredith.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 power of cyclic sighing for stress relief, and how hypnosis has been a game changer for me. In this episode we dive into: How I recovered from burnout and some of the tools I now use to maintain balance Why setting healthy boundaries is critical and how to politely push back The surprising way hypnosis has been a game-changer for my mindset My take on meditation, naps, and why I rely on jogging instead The dating app I used to meet my fiancé (yes, really!) Have a question you want me to answer in the next AMA episode? Reach out via email or socials – I’d love to hear from you! Want to work smarter with AI? Check out Inventium’s Gen AI Productivity System, a self-paced course designed to help you reclaim hours every week by using AI more effectively. Get started at inventium.com.au/GenAI. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 secret? Get AI to interview you first before it generates anything. This simple yet game-changing approach ensures better, more relevant results—every time. What You’ll Learn: Why AI often gets things wrong without proper context—and how to fix it The 95% Confidence Rule: How to make AI ask clarifying questions before responding How treating AI like a conversation partner improves content quality A step-by-step example of using this method for sales emails What to do when AI asks a question you can’t answer How to refine AI-generated content through iterative Q&A Next time you prompt AI, add this line: Before you respond, ask me any questions you need until you are 95% confident in doing a great job. Want to master Gen AI? Check out Inventium’s Gen AI Productivity System, a self-paced online course designed to help you work smarter and reclaim hours every week. Get started at https://inventium.com.au/genai/ Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**BEST OF**Imagine walking into a one-on-one meeting with your boss and leaving feeling not just heard, but genuinely empowered. It almost sounds too good to be true, but Professor Steven Rogelberg, a renowned organisational psychologist, insists it's not only possible but essential. In this episode of How I Work, I sit down with Steven to peel back the layers on what makes for effective one-on-one meetings that inspire and motivate. Did you know that the right questions in these meetings can be the key to unlocking your employees' potential? Steven takes us on a deep dive into the crucial ways to approach one-on-one conversations, from asking powerful questions to the subtle art of listening that can fuel positive change. With the shift to remote work, he also touches on how managers can adapt their strategies to maintain that crucial human connection across the digital divide. Grab a copy of Steven's book Glad We Met. After immersing yourself in the art of one-on-ones with Steven, don't forget to check out my new book, The Health Habit. It's available now, and you can order your very own copy here. Stay connected and join me on my quest to improve how we work and live by following me on Linkedin and Instagram. For those hungry for weekly nuggets of wisdom, my newsletter is the go-to resource. Practical, concise, and always helpful, sign up for a dose of life-enhancing tips. Don't forget to visit this page for comprehensive show notes from every episode, and if you have thoughts to share or questions to ask, reach out directly at amantha@inventium.com.au. CREDITS This episode is brought to you by Inventium, with your host Amantha Imber, sound engineering by Martin Imber, and episode production by Liam Riordan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vote for the Performance Intelligence Podcast here: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/votingIn this Bite Size from episode #80 Dr Amantha Imber tells us how she was able to split her personal brand from that of her business and why that can be so important, particularly for a small business or startup. Amantha also elaborates on how that split helped her form her business Inventium into the success that it is today with its own unique identity separate from her. You can find Dr Amantha at her Website: https://www.amantha.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/?originalSubdomain=auBuy The Health Habit: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-health-habit-9781761342363   Use Code "PIPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: www.andrewmay.com Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Are you ready to revolutionise the way you work? In this second part of our special series on the future of work, I sit down with Inventium's Head of Growth and fellow organisational psychologist, Charlotte Rush. Charlotte shares her groundbreaking insights and practical tips that can transform your work life and boost team connection. Tune in to discover:

Keen to know what the future of work looks like? Inventium's Head of Growth and fellow organisational psychologist, Charlotte Rush, has the answers. We dive deep into the dramatically changing landscape of employee expectations and reveal the secrets to creating a workplace that truly meets the needs of your team. As the future of work continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, leaders who fail to adapt risk losing their best talent to more progressive organisations. In this episode, you'll discover:

It's habits week on Sweat Daily! This Wednesday, Kayla is joined by Dr Amantha Imber, an organisational psychologist who will help to hack your health habits - through breaking down barriers, habit stacking and a technique called temptation bundling.Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behaviour change consultancy Inventium. Amantha is also the co-creator of the Australian Financial Review's Most Innovative Companies list and the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list and has worked with companies such as Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, and Atlassian.Can't get enough of Sweat Daily? Then join us over at Sweat Daily+. Subscribe now to get every episode early access and ad-free – and to hear exclusive extended Tuesday Talk interviews.Want to know more about Amantha Imber? Find her on:Instagram - @amanthaiWant more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsinesLooking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweathttps://sweat.com/sweatdaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Very few people love a networking event. Especially when there's added pressure to come away with business leads for work or even just to make new friends. It can feel like a bad reflection on you. In today's episode, Ziba and Raphy hack the brain to discover what makes networking so stress-inducing, how to come across as more authentic and how you can transform your anxiety to a networking superpower. We get some real world examples of networking disasters and learnings from Jo Preston, Group Board Director at global communications agency Teamspirit and top hacks from Dr Amantha Imber, innovation psychologist, best-selling author, podcaster and founder of Australia's leading innovation consultancy Inventium. As always, we send Raphy undercover to a networking event in an outrageous outfit to put all our hacks to the test.Follow Ziba Goddard on LinkedInFollow Raphy March on LinkedinFollow Amantha Imber on Linkedin Follow Jo Preston in LinkedinHow to Hack the Brain is brought to you by Cowry Consulting, part of the VCCP Group, an award-winning, global, tech-enabled behavioural science consultancy. Learn More at www.cowryconsulting.com This episode was produced by Frankie Taylor, Rowan Bishop and Richard Willan.If you want to create a chart-topping podcast for your business or brand? Contact info@flamingo-media.co.uk to make it happen.

Hello and welcome to Episode 211 of the People Powered Business Podcast! In today's episode I am joined by Mel Rosenthal, professional coach for founders, leaders and teams.Mel is a Professional Certified Coach, accredited by the International Coaching Federation and an Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate (GAICD). She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours) from the University of Western Australia and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Mel works with Founders and Leaders to drive growth for companies and the people in them. She has been trusted by the leadership of companies including Who Gives A Crap, Minor Figures, Keep Cup, StartUp Victoria, QBE, Tyro, Champion Life, Thoughtworks, The Australian Centre for Social Innovation, Inventium, Advisian, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Swinburne University, Alinta Energy, ME Bank, Visy and Medtronic.Mel is also the creator of 52 Conversations – a card game to create conversations that matter – and that's what our conversation focused on today. Mel shares some stunning statistics that reflect the real costs and risks of not having important conversations with our teams, and shares her insights into how leaders can have more effective and impactful conversations.To leave more about the 52 Conversations Card Game, simply head to this site:https://www.52conversations.com/To learn more about Mel, the work she does and how you can connect with her, head to this website:https://melissajrosenthal.com/Or you can connect on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosenthalmelissa/An InvitationWould you like to connect with other like-minded business owners, leaders and managers experiencing similar situations with their team? Join the discussion inside our free Facebook Group – HR Support for Australian -Businesses. https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Imagine walking into a one-on-one meeting with your boss and leaving feeling not just heard, but genuinely empowered. It almost sounds too good to be true, but Professor Steven Rogelberg, a renowned organisational psychologist, insists it's not only possible but essential. In this episode of How I Work, I sit down with Steven to peel back the layers on what makes for effective one-on-one meetings that inspire and motivate. Did you know that the right questions in these meetings can be the key to unlocking your employees' potential? Steven takes us on a deep dive into the crucial ways to approach one-on-one conversations, from asking powerful questions to the subtle art of listening that can fuel positive change. With the shift to remote work, he also touches on how managers can adapt their strategies to maintain that crucial human connection across the digital divide. Grab a copy of Steven's book Glad We Met: https://www.amazon.com.au/Glad-We-Met-Art-Science/dp/0197641873 After immersing yourself in the art of one-on-ones with Steven, don't forget to check out my new book, The Health Habit. It's available now, and you can order your very own copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Stay connected and join me on my quest to improve how we work and live by following me on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai). For those hungry for weekly nuggets of wisdom, my newsletter is the go-to resource. Practical, concise, and always helpful, sign up for a dose of life-enhancing tips at https://amantha.substack.com/. Don't forget to visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for comprehensive show notes from every episode, and if you have thoughts to share or questions to ask, reach out directly at amantha@inventium.com.au. CREDITS This episode is brought to you by Inventium (https://www.inventium.com.au), with your host Amantha Imber, sound engineering by Martin Imber, and episode production by Liam Riordan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behaviour change consultancy Inventium, which helps organisations all over the world reinvent the way they approach work, be more productive, and grow through innovation. Amantha hosts the top-ranking podcast How I Work, which has had over 5 million downloads from interviews with global experts including Adam Grant, Liane Moriarty, Holly Ransom, Janine Allis, Mia Freedman, Dom Price and Hugh van Cuylenburg. She has contributed to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fast Company, and is the author of three bestselling books. Andrew and Amantha discuss the delicate 'dance' between building a personal brand and building a business brand, what makes a great interview, and the strategy behind her latest book ‘The Health Habit' which steps away from the ineffective one-size-fits-all approach to building habits and provides a personalised plan to shatter barriers and transform wellbeing for good. In a previous life, Amantha had an international record deal, she has an unhealthy obsession with musical theatre, and claims to been freakishly good at table tennis.In this episode Andrew and Dr Amantha discuss:4:00 How Andrew found out about Dr Amantha, listening to your own podcasts and Dr Amantha becoming CEO of her own business again.11:30 The challenges involved in starting up your own business, Dr Amantha's use of positive psychology and what energises and drains her.17:30 Distinguishing between yourself as a brand and your business, not liking the term thought leader and the impact of Nigel Marsh.25:30 Starting up Inventium, Dr Amantha's impressive client list and The mix of strategy and opportunism.34:00 Being approach goal oriented, operating from a place of plenty instead of scarcity and being open with sharing your keynote slides.43:00 Going through a marriage separation and the complications involved in that, starting a podcast about dating and the impressive guest list of the How I Work podcast.51:00 Dr Amantha's favourite podcast guests, deciding who to interview on her podcast and Dr Amantha's new book The Health Habit.56:30 Why Dr Amantha wrote her new book, the pressure involved with such a short turnaround and the fortunate time of year it was released.1:02:30 How Dr Amantha keeps herself healthy, using a blend of body and brain to feel good and Dr Amantha doing health experiments on herself.1:13:30 The struggle involved in changing habits and reflections on the podcast. You can find Dr Amantha at her Website: https://www.amantha.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/?originalSubdomain=auBuy The Health Habit: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-health-habit-9781761342363 Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Follow StriveStronger: https://www.instagram.com/strive.stronger/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

In this episode of It's Never About Money, I am joined by Dr. Amanda Imber, an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy, Inventium. Amantha is also the host of the popular business podcast, How I Work, and the author of three international best-selling books.      In our conversation we discuss Amantha's most recent book, The Health Habit, and delve into topics such as health, habits, and the four day work week. Tune in to gain insights from Dr. Amantha Imber's expertise and learn how to cultivate a healthy lifestyle and successful career. Enjoy!     FIND OUT MORE:     > Follow Amantha on X  > Connect with Amantha on LinkedIn > Connect with Inventium on LinkedIn > Visit Amantha's website > Visit Inventium's website     ABOUT IT'S NEVER ABOUT MONEY:   Joe Stephan is a Financial Planner with Stephan Independent Advisory, based in Melbourne, Australia: https://siadvisory.com.au/   It's Never About Money is powered by Stephan Independent Advisory: https://itsneveraboutmoney.com.au/ It's Never About Money is a proud supporter of Cufa: https://www.cufa.org.au/

Are you tossing and turning every night, struggling to get the restorative sleep you crave? Or perhaps you find yourself reaching for that comfort bar of chocolate a little too often? I can most definitely relate - or at least I could - before I applied some clever behaviour change strategies that I write about in my new book, The Health Habit :) In today's episode, I share my own health habits that have transformed how I eat, sleep and move, along with how I successfully kicked a several-decade-long sugar addiction and cured my chronic insomnia. 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 https://amantha.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium (https://www.inventium.com.au) Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many wonderful things we can be doing for our health & the reality is that we know what most of them are. The challenge is making them a habit. That's where Dr Amantha Imber comes in. She's an organisational psychologist & the founder of behavior change consultancy Inventium. For her latest book, The Health Habit, she's gone deep into the science & psychology of healthy habits & how to make them stick. By the end of this episode you'll have some brilliant simple health habits for the New Year & you'll know exactly how to be consistent with them. If you enjoy this episode, you'll also love this one with Amantha all about the time saving tricks of highly effective people. This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Amantha on Instagram & via her website. BOOKThe Health Habit PODCASTHow I Work Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

Have you ever wondered what goes into getting a book into the world? To celebrate the launch of my new book, I'm taking you behind the scenes of The Health Habit. In this episode, I share how I came up with the idea, the process of pitching it to Penguin Random House (my publisher), how I wrote the manuscript in record time, and everything else involved in getting a book onto shelves. 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 https://amantha.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium (https://www.inventium.com.au) Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A super-fast "How I Parent Lightning Round" with Dr Amantha Imber, founder of Inventium, host of the How I Work podcast. and author of Time Wise.  (Replay) To become a Happy Families member, find out more here, Happy Families Membership. Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've listened to How I Work for a while, you've definitely heard me talk about the Four Day Week, and how much we love it at Inventium. But if you want to implement the practice at your own organisation, you probably have a lot of questions… Doesn't a four day week just mean longer working days? Should everyone take the same day off, or is it better to stagger? And of course, how do you know if the practice is suited to your business?  In a recent virtual Ask-Me-Anything, I sat down with Inventium's Head of Consulting, Zoe Aitken, and a remote crowd of curious workers to answer all these questions and more. We cover everything from common problems and workarounds to highly specific case studies and experiments we've run at Inventium, so if you've ever wondered how the Four Day Week works, this is for you.  If you're looking for any of the resources we mentioned in the live conversation, you can find them below:  Perpetual Guardian: The Four Day Week is Here Freedom.to Measure What Matters by John Doerr How to run a Four Day Week experiment Andrew Barnes' TED Talk on the Four Day Week *** My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.   Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram    If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Liam RiordanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working smarter, not harder is the key to wealth and happiness. This week on the Friends with Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with author, podcaster, innovation psychologist and founder of Australia's leading innovation consultancy Inventium, Dr. Amantha Imber, about how you can work better, live smarter, and be happy. Why unpack the way you work? Are you creating something with value? What's a ...chronotype? Quiet quitting?? How I Work Podcast #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #amanthaimber #workbetter Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3mV0Cbr Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qGfsoL Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h   Website: https://moneymag.com.au   Email: podcast@moneymag.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IN EPISODE 133: It pays to work smarter, not harder -- but the biggest time savers may come through small shifts. In Episode 133, Amantha Imber shares smart tips for saving time. Drawing from the practices of top producers, Amantha explores how to conduct a "frustration audit"; why batching conserves time and focus; the time-saving benefits of seeking early-stage feedback; and why you should occasionally "kill zombies" in the workplace. We're all given the same amount of time in a day, but after listening to Amantha, you'll make the most of your time. ABOUT AMANTHA IMBER: Dr. Amantha Imber is an organizational psychologist and founder of Inventium, a behavioral science consultancy. She's been named  as one of the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence and has also won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award. Amantha has  worked with top companies like Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, and Atlassian; is the host of the How I Work podcast, and is the author, most recently, of Time Wise. LINKS: Podcast: https://www.amantha.com/podcast/ https://www.amantha.com/books/ https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/

Have you ever thought to yourself that you would really like to try and get more done in your day? I know that I definitely have - I am always looking for ways to improve my productivity and what can I do or try to get the best out of my day! If this sounds like you then listen in as I chat with Dr Amantha Imber where talk about working a 4 day work week. Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium and host of the very popular podcast - 'how I work'!In this episode I revisit a chat that i had with Amantha Imber. When Covid hit Amantha and her team were thinking about how they as productivity experts could improve their own productivity. They had previously talked about trying the Andrew Barnes - 4 day work week. They thought to themselves that there was better time than the present! The results of this experiment will surprise you! To hear the full episode with Amantha Imber then please click below!https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-can-you-be-more-productive-with-amantha-imber/id1496538490?i=1000538806141About me: My name is Samantha McIntyre and after 30 years in business and technology - from starting out on the helpdesk to getting to and staying in the C suite, being on Executive boards and being a mother and entreprenuer!  I am passionate about helping women in their careers. What I have enjoyed the most in my roles is helping those around me succeed - particularly women!  I have lead technology teams for some of the biggest businesses and brands in Australia and the world such as Tesco, Loreal, Coles, Woolworths and Sportsgirl.So  if you're looking for someone who knows what it is like to be a women in business and technology plus being a mother and an entrepreneur then you've come to the right place.Contact:Website: https://www.lady-leadership.com/LinkedIn: Samantha McIntyre Twitter: sjmcintyre1Facebook: @Samantha McIntyreInstagram: @sammijmac and @lady-leadership

Have you heard of the Hybrid Paradox?  Since the pandemic, a huge portion of knowledge workers have moved to some form of hybrid working arrangement, whether it's working from home one day a week, or almost all the time. And there's been a tonne of benefits: setting our own schedules, working to our bodies' natural rhythms, greater control of our environment… But do you ever just really, really miss seeing your team every day? That's the Hybrid Paradox.  And at my consultancy, Inventium, we're loving our remote-first arrangement, but we've still been feeling the sting of the Hybrid Paradox. So, naturally, our team of organisational psychologists decided to run some experiments.  Inventium's Head of New Product Development, Charlotte Rush, breaks down the five experiments we ran in 2022, and teaches you how to implement in your own organisation.  Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn or at Inventium's website If you want to learn more about building an awesome remote culture, check out Inventium's virtual masterclass *** My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here. Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram    If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Production Support from Deadset Studios Episode Producer: Liam Riordan Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat with Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist and founder of science consultancy Inventium. Amantha is also the co-creator of the Australian Financial Review's Most Innovative Companies list and the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list. Amantha is also host of the number one ranking business podcast How I Work, which has had over 4 million downloads. Listen in to hear - - Why how we work is more important than ever - the benefits of the 4 day work week and how organisations are transitioning - The impacts of digital distractions on worker habits - What is focus fitness and how we can improve our work efficiency - The drive behind the success of Amantha's podcast How I Work This episode offers thought provoking insights for employers and employees alike when it comes to navigating the current work culture and how we might operate at our best. You can find Amantha: https://www.inventium.com.au How I Work Podcast

In this episode, I chat with Amantha Imber, an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, who helps people reinvent how they approach their work. Amantha is the host of the podcast How I Work, which has had over 2.5 million downloads, where she interviews some of the world's most successful people about their habits, strategies, and rituals. Her latest book is called Time Wise. Talking Points How Amantha found herself fascinated by productivity.   Experimenting with a Four-Day Work Week. Flexibility around Working From Home. Deliberately thinking about the tasks you do WFH/office. Next Tuesday Rule when deciding to say yes or no. Amantha's interview process for the podcast How I Work. Daily system of writing. Deep vs shallow work. Time blocking digital or physical. Importance of self-care. Links Deep Work by Cal Newport Time Wise by Amantha Imber How I work Podcast Deep Listening Podcast with Oscar Trimboli   The Third Space with Dr Adam Fraser    Connect with Amantha Imber Website: https://www.amantha.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/   Connect with Lisa Evans  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/ Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here. Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here. Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia's leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together. Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram Connect with me on LinkedIn Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Eugene, Australia's first end to end genetic counselling and testing service. To receive $50 off your first genetic test, use the code LADYBRAINS50 at checkout. Just head to eugenelabs.com to shop now.    How do the most successful people in the world manage their time, energy and relationships? Today's guest is Dr Amantha Imber; organisational psychologist and the founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, host of the How I Work podcast and author of Time Wise, a guide to how the world's most successful people dominate their day.  You'll learn: What ‘work smarter, not harder' actually means  How to stop being a slave to your inbox  The importance of understanding your chronotype in designing the most effective structure to your day (and your team's too!)  How knowing your values can help you identify the right times to say no  How to overcome the planning fallacy  How to be aware of, and avoid, the Iceberg Yes  The difference between synchronous work and asynchronous work  ~ Connect with us ~   Find us at www.ladybrains.com.au    Follow us on Instagram @lady.brains   Chat to us in the Facebook group, the lady-brains clubhouse  Sign up for our online business course BASE CAMP here  Sign up for our Black Friday Marketing Crash Course here and have your best sales weekend ever  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is proudly brought to you by Eugene, Australia's first end to end genetic counselling and testing service. To receive $50 off your first genetic test, use the code LADYBRAINS50 at checkout. Just head to eugenelabs.com to shop now.   How do the most successful people in the world manage their time, energy and relationships? Today's guest is Dr Amantha Imber; organisational psychologist and the founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, host of the How I Work podcast and author of Time Wise, a guide to how the world's most successful people dominate their day. You'll learn: What ‘work smarter, not harder' actually means  How to stop being a slave to your inbox  The importance of understanding your chronotype in designing the most effective structure to your day (and your team's too!)  How knowing your values can help you identify the right times to say no  How to overcome the planning fallacy  How to be aware of, and avoid, the Iceberg Yes  The difference between synchronous work and asynchronous work  ~ Connect with us ~  Find us at www.ladybrains.com.au   Follow us on Instagram @lady.brains  Chat to us in the Facebook group, the lady-brains clubhouse Sign up for our online business course BASE CAMP here Sign up for our Black Friday Marketing Crash Course here and have your best sales weekend ever  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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.

On this episode, I'm joined by Amantha Imber, who's an organizational psychologist and founder of behavioral science consultancy Inventium. She also hosts the How I Work Podcast (I've also been on her show!). We talked about her latest book, Time Wise, which is about how the get the most out of your time in a meaningful way. Learn more about her work here: https://www.amantha.com Thanks for listening! --- I've put together 6 resources with proven tips for optimizing your life and work. It's free for my newsletter subscribers. Get your free Growth Kit here: dariusforoux.com/growth-kit Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction | Dr Amantha Imber 00:26 - How I work podcast 00:33 - Time Wise 01:22 - Creativity formula 02:20 - Mindset and taking the first step 04:40 - What happened in-between the Podcast and first book 07:00 - Adam Grant, Amanda Palmer, and Matt Mullenweg. 10:36 - Strategy to avoid burnout 11:38 - Four -day workweek 13:07 - The gift of the 5th 19:46 - Thoughts about "Sleep" 24:05 - "Big personal goal" or BPG 25:39 - Methods for improving "Focus" 28:39 - Incorporating "solitude" in life 31:13 - Book "Solitude" 33:31 - Importance of character and knowing yourself 34:09 - Simple journaling 34:50 - Incorporating reflection/journaling 36:53 - Six Spokes Theory 39:59 - Getting overly focused on the timeframe 42:19 - Set goals that you can control 44:19 - Personal energy being underrated 45:23 - Creating structure for writing a book

Time. It's seems to be moving quicker every year, it's something we wish we had more of, and we are intrigued by those who you use it wisely. In this episode we're going to dive into strategies and tools used by some of the worlds most successful people. Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium. Amantha's thoughts have appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fast Company, and in 2021, she won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award, which recognises the thinker who has contributed the most to the understanding of innovation globally over the last two years and was the first Australian to do so. Amantha is also the host of the number one ranking business podcast How I Work, where she interviews some of the world's most successful people about their habits, rituals and strategies for optimising their day. Over three years later, with over 3 million podcast downloads, she has interviewed more than 150 bestselling authors, musicians, entertainers, entrepreneurs and business leaders, to get inside their heads and understand the routines and rituals that enable them to achieve their purpose. In Time Wise, Amantha brings together all the gems she's learned from her conversations with guests, including Adam Grant, Dan Pink, Cal Newport, Mia Freedman, Turia Pitt, B.J. Fogg, Sandra Sully, Kochie, Gary Mehigan and Gretchen Rubin, to name just some. She is also the author of the bestselling books The Creativity Formula and The Innovation Formula. In this episode we unpack how ways of working has changed, especially across the last few years. Why having an experiment mindset changes how we look at our habits, and how this approach has guided Amantha and her team to have a 4-day work week. This conversation will open up your thinking on how you use your time - it certainly did for me - and provides practical strategies you can put into place today. Soak up the intrigue, insights and inventive approach to living a big life from Dr Amantha Imber.

If you're a frequent How I Work listener, you've probably noticed how frequently I've been asking guests for specific advice on tackling big projects, developing focus, and writing. And it's because writing a book, no matter how many times you do it, is really difficult! But thanks to this show, I have first-hand access to some of the sharpest minds of our day, and I want to share that access with you. I talk to Charlotte Rush, Inventium's Head of New Product Development, about the process of writing Time Wise, and which tips and tricks from this podcast helped me out along the way.***My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here. Connect with me on the socials:LinkedinTwitterInstagram  If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.coVisit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction Support from Deadset StudiosSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a frequent How I Work listener, you've probably noticed how frequently I've been asking guests for specific advice on tackling big projects, developing focus, and writing. And it's because writing a book, no matter how many times you do it, is really difficult!  But thanks to this show, I have first-hand access to some of the sharpest minds of our day, and I want to share that access with you.  I talk to Charlotte Rush, Inventium's Head of New Product Development, about the process of writing Time Wise, and which tips and tricks from this podcast helped me out along the way. *** My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.   Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram    If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Production Support from Deadset Studios Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm a sucker for time-saving tips. If there's someone on Instagram who's like ‘Oh here's a hack that will save you time!' I'm like ‘Go on. I'm listening.' I am absolutely delighted to have Amantha Imber of Inventium and How I Work podcast. If you've never listened to How I Work get it in your ears she has some mega high profile guests including Micheal Mosley, Abbi Jacobson from Broad City and other very amazing people. Amantha has a new book out called Time Wise and she's on the show to talk about it today.  Links https://carlyjacobs.activehosted.com/f/69 https://www.patreon.com/veryexcellenthabits https://www.instagram.com/veryexcellenthabits https://www.facebook.com/groups/veryexcellenthabits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages I'm just back from an extended visit to Australia, and as a farewell treat I took my family out to a fancy dinner. I'm a vegetarian but I decided to take them to a high-end steakhouse. I chose to go there for two reasons: first, most of them are committed carnivores; and second, I knew most of them hadn't had the experience of the theater and rituals that come with a classic steakhouse. Not only was the food great, but I also ran a little pub quiz as dinner unfolded, creating a delightful sense of engagement, competition and bonhomie. At the end of the night, I truly felt like I had accomplished my goal – to create a special memory with the people I love.  Amantha Imber is a speaker, the host of Australia's #1 business podcast, and a freshly-printed author. The foundation for all of that is actually her training as an organizational psychologist, helping people do better work and feel better at work. As well as speaking, podcasting and writing, Amantha founded a company called Inventium. Get‌ ‌book‌ ‌links‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌at‌ https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/  Amantha Imber reads two pages from ‘The Power of Moments' by brothers, Chip and Dan Heath. [reading begins at 19:35]  Hear us discuss:  Identifying your core values with clarity. [15:02] | How to permit yourself to experience extraordinary things. [24:05] | The link between Amantha's book Time Wise, and the commitment to creating magical memories: “The bad news is, time flies. The good news is that you're the pilot.” [29:15] | “Humans communicate in dyads. We're designed to communicate one-on-one.” [33:22] | The bagel–croissant approach to networking. [34:03] | Performing periodic ‘life check-ups.' [35:08]

Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of Inventium, a behavioural science consultancy. Amantha also co-created the Australian Financial Review's Most Innovative Companies list and the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list.Amantha's new book ‘Time Wise: Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy' Is available for pre-order now!SHOW NOTES:00:00 – Welcome to Uncommon00:35 – Living in Elsternwick02:20 – Earliest childhood memory04:30 – Childhood acting aspiration10:10 – Parents careers 11:00 – Why Psychology?14:00 – Organisational Psychology 16:25 – Starting Inventium 23:10 – Explaining expertise to clients 26:05 – Important factors as a founder29:30 – How I work podcast success31:05 – Workplace environment improvements 33:40 – 4 day work week36:00 – Micro-managing companies 40:15 – Workplace ‘innovation' studies 44:00 – Surveys vs Peer reviewed research47:00 – Rapid fire questions50:10 – Closing remarksLINKS:Inventium Website Amantha's Website Amantha's Instagram Amantha's TwitterAmantha's LinkedinHow I work podcastTime Wise: Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy

Time to get motivated and feel smarter! This week I chat to organisational psychologist Amantha Imber. Based in Melbourne, Amantha is the founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium and has worked with a bunch of companies including Apple, Google and Disney, to name a few. She has a new book coming out called Time Wise and in this ep we run through a bunch of hacks from successful people to help utilise our time better and be as productive as possible. Sick of mindless scrolling and also sick of the same old techniques? Amantha dishes out some refreshing and quirky ways to kick our worst habits PLUS gives us a simple question you can use to help you never regret a decision again! Hope you enjooooy! Here is the quiz to find out your Chronotype & check out more of Amantha's work HERE. Peace! xx Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr Amantha Imber joins the podcast as a special guest co host to discuss the latest stories on Women's Agenda, and share some awesome tips on how to work effectively, productivity and make the most of your time.We talk how changes in the school system could impact women, the 27 year old new Labor Senator making history and the female-founded gaming company that's all about kindness.And we get some of the top tips from Amantha's new book Time Wise, Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy, which will be available on July 5. The book examines some of the habits and strategies Amantha has learned from the more than 150 guests who have featured on her hit podcast, How I Work.This week's episode is made possible thanks to the support of the Cartier Women's Initiative, with nominations closing at the end of June! The Initiative aims to drive change by supporting women impact entrepreneurs, by championing those that have a social or environmental impact. Eligible businesses must be for-profit, in the early stages of growth and meet one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. About our guest host Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium. Her number one ranking business podcast How I Work has had over 3 million downloads, and sees her interviewing some of the world's most successful people about their habits, strategies and rituals.Stories discussed this week: NSW and Victoria to introduce a new year of universal early learningAt just 27, Fatima Payman will be the first Afghan-Australian to enter federal parliamentKindness wins as female-founded gaming studio secures record investmentSame salary, one less work day: Thousands commit to testing the 4-day work week‘Time Wise – Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy' – by Amantha ImberHow I Work podcast – hosted by Amantha ImberAmantha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's not just about getting the job done when we're working hybridly, it's about the connections we make. And this has been lost when we're working from home, and this is making us feel lonely. In the second part of our hybrid work feature, we look at how hybrid work can leave us feeling lonely and disconnected, and what we can do about it.   Guests: Mark Mortensen - Associate Professor, INSEAD Dr Caroline Knight - Research Fellow, Curtin University's Future of Work Institute Sasha D'Arcy - Psychologist and ‘Inventiologist' at Inventium

Hybrid is here to stay. So, what is pandemic-driven hybrid work doing to our ability to focus and what do we need to do to find that elusive flow state in this brave new world of work? In the first part of our hybrid work feature, we look at hybrid work and our level of focus when working from home, compared to in the office, and along the way we'll bust some myths and get some attention hacks.   Guests: Sue Williamson - Associate Professor of Human Resource Management in the School of Business at UNSW, Canberra Katherine Johnson - Associate Professor in Psychology in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne Sasha D'Arcy - Psychologist and ‘Inventiologist' at Inventium

Since the start of the pandemic, the global take-up of the four-day work week has accelerated. We first looked into the pros and cons of the four-day work week back in 2020 when it was very much in its early days in Australia. Since then, more companies and industries in Australia and around the world have adopted the four-day work week. We get the latest on what is and isn't working in this global workplace experiment and what we can learn from the early adopters.   Guests: Andrew Barnes – Founder, Perpetual Guardian and 4 Day Week Global Alex Pang – Founder, Strategy and Rest Nikki Beaumont - Founder and CEO, Beaumont People Kath Blackham – Founder and CEO, Versa Sasha D'Arcy – Four-day-week employee at Inventium

If your work-life-love-laugh-balance has changed during the past couple of years (um, hello everyone!) and looking down the barrel of 2022 raises all kinds of questions, then hook in to FORTY with the oh-so-wise and delightful Dr Amantha Imber. Personally, Amantha unpacks how dating in her forties is so vastly different to the pressure of dating in her twenties, and why turning 44 triggered an emotional mother-daughter connection. Professionally, Amantha studies people. As an organisational psychologist and founder of world-renowned behavioural science consultancy Inventium, she has challenged and innovated long before a global pandemic made us question the status quo around our work lives. Unlimited annual leave, full-time pay/four-day working week, and remote-first offices are a few examples of how she is an absolute game-changer. She throws multi-tasking out the window, knocks decision-fatigue on the head, and so much more. It's unsurprising Disney and Google and Harvard Business Review and Forbes and Women of Influence lists have all tapped her on the shoulder to share her smarts. And now, Amantha shares them on FORTY. CREDITS: Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah WillsGuest: Dr Amantha Imber Instagram: @amanthaiWeb: amantha.com CONTACT: Email: hello@thosetwogirls.com.auInstagram: @liseandsarahFacebook: Those Two Girls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Amantha Imber, CEO of Inventium and host of the number one business podcast 'How I Work', is one of Australia's most intriguing business figures. In this conversation she shares how she almost became a rock star, how her dentist and parents conspired to trick her out of going to acting school and how finding the right questions can bring the best answers. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiveofmylife/?hl=en Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Risk taking should be encouraged if you want to see your business innovate. That's the message from Amantha Imber, CEO of Inventium and author of ‘The Innovation Formula'. In the book she highlights fourteen science-based keys to business innovation and she discusses some very practical ideas that business leaders can immediately implement.   Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder of the firm Inventium. Show page: https:://www.markgraban.com/mistake126 My guest for Episode #126 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr Amantha Imber, she is an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium. She and I share a belief… “Work doesn't have to suck!” As it says on the front page of her website. Amantha is the author of two best-selling books: The Creativity Formula and The Innovation Formula. She's the host of a podcast: “How I Work.” In today's episode, Amantha tells her “favorite mistake” story about tying her achievements to self worth. How did she discover that pattern? What did she learn and what did she do about it? We talk about that story and other topics including: Positive framing (start doing) of habit change vs. negative (stop doing)? I first learned of you because of a piece you wrote on LinkedIn that I really enjoyed… it was titled: Your “Failure Resume” Why did you frame that as an experiment? Amantha's failure resume Experiments — others coming along with you — how many? “My Year of Better” “My natural inclination was to hide my failures.” Why was that? As a child, you said: “But in addition to being competitive, I was also a perfectionist.” Why is that combination of perfectionism and competitiveness a problem? Tell us about your firm Inventium Like Samantha, Without the S — name of an album you released? Find Amantha on Social Media: Twitter LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/favorite-mistake/support

Have you ever thought to yourself that you would really like to try and get more done in your day? I know that I definitely have - I am always looking for ways to improve my productivity and what can I do or try to get the best out of my day! And I have definitely struggled this during covid! If this sounds like you then listen in for my chat with Dr Amantha Imber where talk all things productivity. Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium and host of the very popular podcast - 'how I work'! We talked about the impact of covid on our work, we dug into to being a manager or a coach and connecting with team. Plus we talked about working a four day week, being paid the same and also the productivity gains that came from this but also some tips and techniques to be more productive in your work - including working to your cronotype and your circadium rhythm plus having a shutdown ritual for your day - you are going to love this! Plus we delve into the pomodoro method and how the brain works! You will love this one! And did you know that taking breaks actually really helps! 

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.

Most of us have seen some major changes in the way we work over the past 18 months, but could working from home be just the start of a major work revolution? The concept of a four day week has been considered and even trialled in many countries, but so far, very few Aussie companies have gotten on board with the idea, but those that have are finding it's not only possible, but hugely profitable. The Quicky speaks to a business expert who has implemented the four day work week in her own company to find out how and why we should all look forward to working less. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Amantha Imber - Organisational Psychologist, founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, and host of the hugely successful business podcast How I Work CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***JOIN AMANTHA IN A LIVE TAPING OF HOW I WORK***I'm going to be doing a live taping of How I work at the Melbourne Podcast Festival on Saturday July 31 at 2.30pm.http://melbournepodcastfestival.com/podcast/how-i-work/For this very special live taping, Amantha will be speaking to Christian O'Connell. Christian was Britain's best known and most awarded breakfast radio presenter, hosting his own top rating national breakfast shows and collecting more industry awards than any other presenter and becoming the youngest radio presenter ever inducted into the UK Radio Hall of Fame. And then he moved out to Australia where no one knew him. Australian Radio Network took a punt on bringing him to Melbourne's Gold FM – a move that has paid dividends.In this interview, we will be exploring:what goes on behind the scenes of breakfast radioChristian's strategies for overcoming mental health challenges that plagued him in the competitive world of commercial radiohow Christian finds ideas and inspiration to fill three hours of live radio every single daywhy Christian once wore a death watch, which reminded him how much longer he had to livethe biggest things he learnt from being in therapy for several yearshow he prepares for interviews with some of the world's biggest celebritieshow he picked himself up after dismal ratings when he first started on GOLD FMAnd much, much more.Book your tickets here: http://melbournepodcastfestival.com/podcast/how-i-work/***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. ***Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Connect with me on the socials:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimberTwitter: https://twitter.com/amanthaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co CREDITS Produced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction support from Deadset StudiosSound engineer: Martin ImberListener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition' you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. *** How did Victoria Devine convince hundreds of thousands of millenials, mostly women, to stop hitting snooze on their finances? The award-winning financial advisor and Founder of She's on the Money shares her no-nonsense tips for building a secure financial future. In Victoria's case, that quest to wake a generation up to their financial potential has also led her to build a hugely successful podcast and online empire. So how does she service a huge online community with advice, updates and practical money management tips? And how does she make her social content look so good and keep it relevant? Victoria's book She's on the Money, has just been released. Connect with Victoria on Twitter, Instagram or Linkedin Her website She's on the Money Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Connect with me on the socials:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimberTwitter: https://twitter.com/amanthaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co CREDITS Produced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction support from Deadset StudiosEpisode producer: Jenna KodaSound engineer: Martin ImberListener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition' you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can enterEntry is open to all participants who complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full, inclusive of the outlined competition question. How to enterThe competition opens June 1, 2021 at 6am, and concludes on June 30, 2021, midnight. In order to enter, eligible entrants must complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. *** Do you struggle to speak up in a meeting and share your ideas? Developing your authority as a leader while still remaining approachable can be super tricky. Ebay Australia's Managing Director Tim MacKinnon says when you're trying to strike that perfect balance, traits like vulnerability, authenticity and increasing self-awareness can really help you develop your voice and lead with impact. You can connect with Tim on Linkedin You can find the full interview here: https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/ebay-australias-managing-director-tim-mcckinnon-on-how-to-actually-be-an-authentic-leader/ Connect with me on the socials:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimberTwitter: https://twitter.com/amanthaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin Imber Listener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition' you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can enterEntry is open to all participants who complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full, inclusive of the outlined competition question. How to enterThe competition opens June 1, 2021 at 6am, and concludes on June 30, 2021, midnight. In order to enter, eligible entrants must complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full and answer the final question: ‘What is the most memorable podcast ad you have heard and why?' PrizesThere will be one (1) prize draw and one (1) winner per Acast Listener Survey. The winner will receive one (1) Visa Gift Card to the value of $100. Total prize value is $100. They will also receive a pass to Inventium's Workday Reinvention program valued at $495+GST. How to winThere will be one (1) winner chosen from the total number of entries received.This is a game of skill whereby the most creative entry to the competition question will be deemed the winner. Completed entries will be reviewed by an Acast judging panel where a top three entries will be selected. The top three entries will then be given to the Acast judge who will choose the final winner. The promoter's decision is final and the promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does the future of productivity look like? And how does it influence the shape of organisations?This week on The Learning Future podcast, we speak with Dr Amantaha Imber, founder of Inventium and in 2019 one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence. Packed with insights and research, Amantha journeys with us as we explore designing organisations for deep work and greater job satisfaction. Using self-determination theory, OKRs, holacracy, the four-day working week and different chronotypes, we discuss how we might enable organisations for the future of productivity.Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium. Amantha is also the co-creator of the Australian Financial Review's Most Innovative Companies list and the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list. Amantha has helped companies such as Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, Atlassian, the Commonwealth Bank and many others innovate more successfully and reinvent the way they approach their work.In 2019, Amantha was named as one of the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence. Amantha is also the host of the number one ranking business podcast How I Work, which has had over 2 million downloads, where she interviews some of the world's leading innovators about their habits, rituals and strategies for structuring their day.Amantha's thoughts have appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fast Company and she is the author of two best-selling books: “The Creativity Formula” and “The Innovation Formula”.

***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. *** Before you click ‘add' on another vaguely familiar face on LinkedIn - not so fast! But the larger your social or professional network, the larger your influence, right? Organisational psychologist Marissa King says… not always. A professor of organisational behaviour at the Yale School of Management, Marissa has studied social networks, social influence and team dynamics for the past fifteen years. She's developed a deep understanding of how they evolve and why it's so important to make sure your existing contacts feel the love before you rack up new ones. She also shares her routine for reinvigorating her network and how to reconnect with people you might not have spoken to for years. Read Marissa's latest book, Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection Connect with Marissa on Twitter, Linkedin or through her website. Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Connect with me on the socials:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimberTwitter: https://twitter.com/amanthaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co CREDITS Produced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction support from Deadset StudiosEpisode producer: Jenna KodaSound engineer: Martin ImberListener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition' you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can enterEntry is open to all participants who complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full, inclusive of the outlined competition question. How to enterThe competition opens June 1, 2021 at 6am, and concludes on June 30, 2021, midnight. In order to enter, eligible entrants must complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full and answer the final question: ‘What is the most memorable podcast ad you have... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. *** Now everyone has had time working from home, is it time to return to ‘normal'? Remote.com's Founder and CEO Job van der Voort says now we've tasted the freedom of remote work, companies are going to have a tough time getting staff back in the office. Working for a remote-first company allows staff to live anywhere and have more control over working hours. For companies, it means being able to hire the best talent for the role, no matter where they live. But a remote-friendly culture means you don't have this luxury. Job thinks it's time to make the decision: To be all-in, or all out. You can connect with Job on Twitter and Linkedin and the Remote website - remote.com You can find the full interview here: https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/remote-com-founder-job-van-der-voort-on-the-ultimate-home-office-set-up/ Connect with me on the socials:LinkedinTwitterInstagram If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin Imber Listener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition' you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can enterEntry is open to all participants who complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full, inclusive of the outlined competition question. How to enterThe competition opens June 1, 2021 at 6am, and concludes on June 30, 2021, midnight. In order to enter, eligible entrants must complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full and answer the final question: ‘What is the most memorable podcast ad you have heard and why?' PrizesThere will be one (1) prize draw and one (1) winner per Acast Listener Survey. The winner will receive one (1) Visa Gift Card to the value of $100. Total prize value is $100. They will also receive a pass to Inventium's... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. *** What are the routines and habits of a happiness guru? Gretchen Rubin has spent the last ten years dedicated to researching and exploring how to be happier. She's the host of popular weekly podcast, Happier with Gretchen Ruben, and the author of several books including The Happiness Project, Outer Order Inner Calm, The Four Tendencies, and Happier at Home. She's explored all different approaches to being happier and shares the routines and habits that have been the most successful in giving her a happier life. She's also created her own Twelve Commandments to help guide her in staying authentically Gretchen. Can we help our kids create better habits? Gretchen shares her approach. Connect with Gretchen on Twitter, Linkedin or through her website Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co CREDITS Produced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction support from Deadset StudiosEpisode producer: Jenna KodaSound engineer: Martin ImberListener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition' you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can enterEntry is open to all participants who complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full, inclusive of the outlined competition question. How to enterThe competition opens June 1, 2021 at 6am, and concludes on June 30, 2021, midnight. In order to enter, eligible entrants must complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full and answer the final question: ‘What is the most memorable podcast ad you have heard and... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. ***If you get interviewed by Kevin Kelly, sensible footwear is a must. No seriously - the Wired co-founder says taking a walk with a potential employee or teammate is essential for any recruitment process. So what does Kevin ask about on the walk? Why is going for a walk so important? And what are the key things that Kevin is listening out for? Connect with Kevin on Twitter or Linkedin You can find the full interview here: https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/wired-co-founder-kevin-kelly-on-embracing-interruptions-getting-into-flow-and-what-makes-a-great-question/ If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberListener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition' you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can enterEntry is open to all participants who complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full, inclusive of the outlined competition question. How to enterThe competition opens June 1, 2021 at 6am, and concludes on June 30, 2021, midnight. In order to enter, eligible entrants must complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full and answer the final question: ‘What is the most memorable podcast ad you have heard and why?' PrizesThere will be one (1) prize draw and one (1) winner per Acast Listener Survey. The winner will receive one (1) Visa Gift Card to the value of $100. Total prize value is $100. They will also receive a pass to Inventium's Workday Reinvention program valued at $495+GST. How to winThere will be one (1) winner chosen from the total number of entries received.This is a game of skill whereby the most creative entry to the competition question will be deemed the winner. Completed entries will be reviewed by an Acast judging panel where a top three entries will be selected. The top three entries will then be given to the Acast judge who will choose the final winner. The promoter's decision is final and the promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the result. The winner will be selected on July 2, 2021, at 9am.Acast will contact the winner via email on July 6, 2021... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Amantha Imber, Organisational Psychologist & CEO of Inventium, eliminated management, she found that her workforce was happier and productivity increased. The idea sprung from research she did on "holocracy", a flat, self-management system where decision-making is vested in each person. They haven't looked back since the system was implemented. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. ***When Gary Mehigan opened his first restaurant he couldn’t understand why all that effort in the kitchen wasn’t cooking up good business.So the chef engaged a business coach who helped him work smarter instead of harder. He learned how to be more accountable to his business, including a daily reflection strategy to keep him on track. And those lessons in entrepreneurship held him in good stead after the very public and abrupt ending to his role on Masterchef - when he drew upon the resilience that running a business had taught him.He also shares his hacks for quick and delicious home cooking, how fresh ingredients cut down your work in the kitchen, and why you shouldn’t be afraid of a pressure cooker. Gary recommends Stephanie Alexander - Cooks Companion for new cooks as well as cookbooks by Maggie Beer or Neil Perry. Gary’s favourite books on business management : Michael E Gerber, The E Myth and Awakening the Entrepreneur Within. Connect with Gary on Twitter or Instagram Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co CREDITS Produced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction support from Deadset StudiosEpisode producer: Jenna KodaSound engineer: Martin ImberListener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition’ you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can enterEntry is open to all participants who complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full, inclusive of the outlined competition question. How to enterThe competition opens June 1, 2021 at 6am, and concludes on June 30... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

***Complete the 2021 How I Work Listener survey to go into the draw for a $100 Visa gift card and a spot in Inventium's Workday Reinvention program, valued at over $500: https://bit.ly/3fEMiAG. ***Have you ever thought about breaking down your day into what are the most valuable tasks that you do and the least valuable? If you're like most people, you've probably broken down your annual salary into an hourly rate. Or if you're a business owner or freelancer, perhaps you've divided annual revenue into the number of hours that you work to get to a similar calculation.Perry Marshall, one of the most expensive business strategists in the world, has spent a lot of time thinking about this. Because for him, there is a completely different way of looking at this equation.If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberListener Survey Competition Terms and Conditions By entering the ‘Acast & How I Work Listener Survey Competition’ you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Who can enter Entry is open to all participants who complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full, inclusive of the outlined competition question. How to enter The competition opens June 1, 2021 at 6am, and concludes on June 30, 2021, midnight. In order to enter, eligible entrants must complete the Acast & How I Work Listener Survey in full and answer the final question: ‘What is the most memorable podcast ad you have heard and why?’ PrizesThere will be one (1) prize draw and one (1) winner per Acast Listener Survey. The winner will receive one (1) Visa Gift Card to the value of $100. Total prize value is $100. They will also receive a pass to Inventium’s Workday Reinvention program valued at $495+GST. How to winThere will be one (1) winner chosen from the total number of entries received.This is a game of skill whereby the most creative entry to the competition question will be deemed the winner. Completed entries will be reviewed by an Acast judging panel where a top three entries will be selected. The top three entries will then be given to the Acast judge who will choose the final winner. The promoter’s decision is final and the promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the result. The winner will be selected on July 2, 2021, at 9am.Acast will contact the winner via email on July 6, 2021, 9am.The winner has until July 9, 2021, 5pm to claim their prize.If the winner does not claim their prize within this time, the winner will forfeit their prize and the runner up will be deemed the winner, at which point they will be contacted via email. Prize will be fulfilled via email and sent to the details provided by the winner at the time of entry. Promoter Details The promoter is Acast... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Risk taking should be encouraged if you want to see your business innovate. That’s the message from Amantha Imber, CEO of Inventium and author of ‘The Innovation Formula’. In the book she highlights fourteen science-based keys to business innovation and she discusses some very practical ideas that business leaders can immediately implement. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following is a conversation between Amantha Imber, Founder of and Chief Maker at Inventium, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Inventium is Australia's leading innovation and behavioral science consultancy since 2007. This helped provide people from around the world with the tools to innovate, adapt, create, experiment, and grow. They're also leading the way and helping us all work smarter -- so critical in this time of COVID-19. And here to share some of their insights with us is Dr. Amantha Imber, the founder and chief maker of Inventium.

Do you want more time for creative and strategic work? Inventium’s CEO Michelle Le Poidevin says removing the idea of ‘managers’ from a team structure is one of the best things she’s done for the company. When looking into the holacracy structure, Michelle realised the most senior people in the company were spending most of their time managing people, instead of doing the work that really mattered. By changing the work culture and building a founder-like mindset, her staff were able to focus more on mastery of their role, and were able to have more fulfillment in the long term. You can find the full interview here: Inventium’s CEO Michelle Le Poidevin on our secret weapon for recruitment, being a remote CEO, and working a four day weekConnect with Mish on Linkedin and at inventium.com.auSubscribe to my new podcast How To Date in Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What would you do if your boss suggested that you cut your working hours down to just four normal length days but said to you, I'll still pay you for five? Would you pinch yourself to check you weren't dreaming? Well this is what happened last April at Inventium. Our CEO, Michelle Le Poidevin, suggested to the team that we should try out the Four Day week. This lead to us running a six-month experiment where the team all worked four days per week and had Friday off. As a participant in this experiment, I can tell you it was bloody awesome. And today, we are going to learn exactly why Mish even suggested this idea and how she manages to be a CEO in just four normal length working days a week.Now you might have heard my chat with Inventium's Head of Learning, Charlotte Rush, last week where we got into the nitty gritty details of how our four day week experiment worked, what we measured and we also addressed what some of the skeptics might be thinking. So go back and listen to that show if you're keen to go deep into the four day week concept.In my chat with Mish today, we talk about how on earth do you lead a business where people only work four days but we pay them for five, how we balance the need to collaborate with also working super efficiently, and what the biggest challenges have been in making the four day week work.Connect with Mish on Linkedin and at michelle@inventium.com.auVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auIf you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine it's 6am on a Friday morning. You wake up, about to get ready for work, but then you remember - you don't have to go to work. Instead, you have a blissful three day weekend ahead. Now imagine that you get to experience this feeling every single Friday morning. Yet, you're still on a full-time salary.This is what life is now like at my consultancy Inventium. Back in July last year, we ran an experiment to see if we could improve our productivity and fit our work into four normal, eight-hour days - yet still get paid for five. Seven months on, the experiment has been a huge success. And on today's episode, and also on next Thursday's episode, I'm unpacking how on earth we have managed to make this work.On today's show, I speak to Inventium's Head of Learning and Organisational Psychologist Charlotte Rush. Char lead Inventium's approach to implementing the four day work week. Inventium is definitely not the first company to do this, and we are still one of only a handful globally. So how did this idea for having a four day week even come up? How did we make it happen? And how did Char manage to fit all her work into just four days? We cover all these questions and more. And on next week's show, I'll be speaking to Inventium's CEO to uncover how you run a business when staff only work four standard days yet we pay them for five.Check out:Four Day Week pioneer Andrew Barnes on How I WorkPeakon (employee engagement software)Inbox when ready (software to help with batch checking your email.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auIf you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we interview productivity and innovation expert,  Dr Amantha Imber, about how she manages her life admin. She gives us her top hacks on scheduling, to-do lists  and outsourcing This episode is the first in a series of interviews where we will be interviewing others to see how they tackle their life admin. About Dr Amantha Imber Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium. where she helps companies such as Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, Atlassian, Commonwealth Bank and many others innovate more successfully and reinvent the way they approach their work.   In 2019, Amantha was named as one of the Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence. Amantha is also the host of the number one ranking business podcast How I Work, and new podcast How To Date  where she interviews some of the world’s leading innovators about their habits, rituals and strategies for structuring their day.   Amantha’s thoughts have appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fast Company and she is the author of two best-selling books: “The Creativity Formula” and “The Innovation Formula”.    What we talk about   During the interview we chat with Amantha about: how she plans her time to reflect her values outsourcing cutting her weekly vegetables using Airtasker so she can spend her time doing things that are more fulfilling the importance of planning her social life to make sure she is getting the nourishing time that close friends provide using time boxing (scheduling) for exercise and any other priority things important in her life how she delegates things to others who are better qualified for areas such as financial matters her love of to-do lists and how she uses Siri and Apple Reminders how to get more out of your software by taking the time to earning shortcuts and other features teaching her daughter how to batch prepare her own school snacks how she will teach her daughter the importance of using her time to live her life in line with what is important to her how she enjoys online shopping from independent grocers outsourcing tasks she doesn’t enjoy like cleaning.                                                                                                                       RESOURCES Airtasker How I Work Podcast Online grocery shopping in Melbourne - Your Grocer Episode 22 - Outsourcing personal and household tasks How to Date - Podcast   SHARE Please head to the Life Admin Life Hacks Facebook page to connect with listeners and share your thoughts, questions or suggestions.

Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy Inventium. Her thoughts have appeared in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Fast Company and she is the author of two best-selling books: “The Creativity Formula” and “The Innovation Formula”.Amantha is the host of the number one ranking business podcast How I Work, where she interviews some of the world’s leading innovators about their habits, rituals and strategies for structuring their day. Every episode contains practical tips and insights on how the world’s most successful people manage their day.Check out Amantha's podcast here: https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What better cause to commit to than seriously ill children? Well, Louise Baxter is a gun leader and the inspiring CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation. She has over 30 years' experience in marketing, sales and communication before finding her purpose in the not for profit space. Early in her career, Louise was a member of the Sydney board of Leo Burnett Connaghan and May Advertising, NFPOnline Pty Ltd (the holding company for Livewire) and was founding partner of Brave New World Advertising. As well as working in sports marketing. Louise has 14 years' experience at Starlight and has been Chief Executive since June 2009. Since Louise returned as CEO Starlight has been awarded AON Hewitt Best Employer accreditation, is in the top 20 in Australia's Great Places to Work and #1 most reputable charity brand supporting children & young people. In November 2015 Louise was acknowledged by CEO Magazine as Australia's NFP Executive of the Year. And most recently AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies in Aus & NZ list has just been announced and............  Starlight is #1!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. The list recognises the most innovative organisations in Australia and New Zealand, as judged by the expert panel assembled by The Australian Financial Review and Inventium. How can (and will) you shine more brightly?    Donate to Starlight here . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 03:15        Louise's personal and professional background 09:00        Louise gets hooked at Starlight (first time around!)- as Head of Partnerships 10:30        Louise leaves for a new challenge….  albeit temporarily 13:45        What is on Louise's internal CV? …. What people can't see or read. 17:20        About teamwork…. And playing to team member's strengths. 19:00        Who Louise employs …. 20:12        On authenticity…. and how it exists on a continuum. 22:15        Is it OK as a leader to not have all the answers (vulnerability). 24:40        Louise could lead any ASX200 Company- so why Starlight? 26:50        Starlight's positive experiences to kids- an overview 28:22        Replacing pain, fear and stress .. with …fun, laughter and joy 30:00        Starlight pivots through COVID-19…. what Starlight learned. 32:15        On Starlight's own Captains….. Captain Starlight! 35:10        Kids name the Captains ….. What militaries could learn from that! 35:40        Programs for teens and beyond and wish-granting. 39:30        Art skills for life 42:20        Case Study- Nathan Cavaleri . Child prodigy and musical superstar (and Starlight Kid). jammed with Mark Knopfler, toured with BB King, did the US talk show circuit and was a regular on Hey Hey It's Saturday. Nathan on Australian Story is here 46:30        Starlight 5 Chefs Dinner….. fun but meaningful and deep. The landscape of fundraising. 48:45        The Starlight bike ride…. and its growth. And wider fun and silliness. 51:10        What's next…… 53:20        How to find out more on Starlight. 54:40        If Louise had the ears of the world…. What would be her message to the world?   External Links Starlight Children's Foundation: https://starlight.org.au// Starlight's Program overview is here Louise's profile on LinkedIn is here.   Music Thanks to all our artists who allow us use of their music. In this episode: The Externals – available on Spotify Mitchell Martin – available on Spotify …. And Mitchell's new single is here  

How well do you listen to people at work? No, stop and think - how well do you really listen, not just wait for your turn to talk or be distracted by the chatter in your head: "Wish he would hurry the hell up!" or "Here she goes pushing that agenda again, now I will be late for the gym." Executive coach Oscar Trimboli and author calls it deep listening and he says it involves not just listening to the content but also the meaning, context and most importantly, the unsaid. And it can change your life and your career. And if you are struggling a little in finding your mojo after being suddenly thrust into WFH, organisational psychologist, podcaster and founder of Inventium, Amantha Imber, shares her science-based tips on how to better structure your day to get stuff done. Oscar's book: Deep Listening - Impact Beyond Words. Deep listening quiz Producer: Maria Tickle (This program was first broadcast on Radio National on April 13, 2020.)

How well do you listen to people at work? No, stop and think - how well do you really listen, not just wait for your turn to talk or be distracted by the chatter in your head: "Wish he would hurry the hell up!" or "Here she goes pushing that agenda again, now I will be late for the gym." Executive coach Oscar Trimboli and author calls it deep listening and he says it involves not just listening to the content but also the meaning, context and most importantly, the unsaid. And it can change your life and your career. And if you are struggling a little in finding your mojo after being suddenly thrust into WFH, organisational psychologist, podcaster and founder of Inventium, Amantha Imber, shares her science-based tips on how to better structure your day to get stuff done. Oscar's book: Deep Listening - Impact Beyond Words. Deep listening quiz Producer: Maria Tickle (This program was first broadcast on Radio National on April 13, 2020.)

Today's guest is Michelle (Mish) Le Poidevin. Mish has been the CEO of leading behavioural science and innovation consultancy, Inventium (the consultancy I founded and still work in) since May 2019. Mish is passionate about creating the environment and structures for people to do their best work. She has led (and learnt from!) many of Inventium's pioneering people practices such as the move to a holocracy structure, unlimited annual leave, and most recently, the four day work week and the compilation of the Australian Financial Review Best Places to Work list. She has also led the strategic transformation of Inventium and the development of new digital business models. She holds an MBA specialising in innovation and technology from The University of New South Wales (AGSM) and has been successfully working remotely full-time since 2018.This episode is like a behind-the-scenes look at how Inventium functions and the various experiments we have trialled over the years to make Inventium an awesome place to work.We cover:Why Mish loves being a “remote” CEOHow working remotely helps Mish think upstreamCarving out time for creative and strategic thinkingInventium’s Four Day Week experimentHow Mish has reduced the amount of Shallow Work in her lifeThe benefits of having a Virtual AssistantWorking to your chronotypeHow we managed staff redundancies via Zoom during COVIDThe importance of bringing back routines to work during a time of uncertaintyWhy we fired all our managers at InventiumMish’s biggest learnings in running a holocracyInventium’s secret weapon for recruitmentHow we use OKR’s for setting company and individual goalsWhy we deliberately link OKRs to pay risesHow we can replace water cooler moments in the remote working worldHow the idea for the AFR Most Innovative Companies list came aboutInventium’s latest project: the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list.Nominate your company for the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list.Connect with Mish on Linkedin.Visit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auIf you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You feel like there aren’t enough hours in your day. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist, founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy, Inventium, and host of the podcast How I Work. Hear about:How you could be working with maximum productivity in less time.How to get more done in a four day work week. How changing the way we work can boost our happiness.Why you should proactively design your work day based around your chronotype.How to stop multitasking and start monotasking to improve productivity.Why you should turn notifications off all your digital distractions.What the best way to communicate as a team is.Why being a perfectionist is holding you back. The apps Amantha mentioned: Test your chronotype: https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/.Lock yourself out of distractions: https://freedom.to/.Schedule emails: https://superhuman.com/.Save articles for later: https://getpocket.com/.Stay focused: https://www.forestapp.cc/. You can listen to Amantha's podcast How I Work at https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is…me! For the second time in the history of this show, I thought I’d turn the tables and share with you how I run my own workday. It's changed quite a bit in light of some very big changes in my life in 2019. The delightful and wise Dr Jason Fox joins me on the show to sit in the interviewer chair.We cover all sorts of ground, including:* The huge changes I have experienced in my work and life over the last year and how that has impacted my productivity* Why I prefer smaller teams to bigger teams* My team’s weekly rhythms* The different work experiments Inventium is currently running* Inventium’s move to a four day week and how the guidelines have been co-created by the team* How I balance work and parenting as a single mother* How digital distraction crept back into my life and how I dealt with it* How we do goal setting at Inventium* My daily and weekly rhythms* Why I create rules for myself* How I’m changing my email workflow* How I think about downtimeConnect with me via Inventium, and on Linkedin and Twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Amantha Imber, Organisational Psychologist & CEO of Inventium, eliminated management, she found that her workforce was happier and productivity increased. The idea sprung from research she did on "holocracy", a flat, self-management system where decision-making is vested in each person. They haven't looked back since the system was implemented three years ago. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How well do you listen to people at work? No, stop and think - how well do you really listen, not just wait for your turn to talk or be distracted by the chatter in your head: "Wish he would hurry the hell up!" or "Here she goes pushing that agenda again, now I will be late for the gym." Executive coach Oscar Trimboli and author calls it deep listening and he says it involves not just listening to the content but also the meaning, context and most importantly, the unsaid. And it can change your life and your career. And if you are struggling a little in finding your mojo after being suddenly thrust into WFH, organisational psychologist, podcaster and founder of Inventium, Amantha Imber, shares her science-based tips on how to better structure your day to get stuff done. Oscar's book: Deep Listening - Impact Beyond Words. Deep listening quiz Producer: Maria Tickle

How well do you listen to people at work? No, stop and think - how well do you really listen, not just wait for your turn to talk or be distracted by the chatter in your head: "Wish he would hurry the hell up!" or "Here she goes pushing that agenda again, now I will be late for the gym." Executive coach Oscar Trimboli and author calls it deep listening and he says it involves not just listening to the content but also the meaning, context and most importantly, the unsaid. And it can change your life and your career. And if you are struggling a little in finding your mojo after being suddenly thrust into WFH, organisational psychologist, podcaster and founder of Inventium, Amantha Imber, shares her science-based tips on how to better structure your day to get stuff done. Oscar's book: Deep Listening - Impact Beyond Words. Deep listening quiz Producer: Maria Tickle

About the Author Dr Amantha Imber is an innovation psychologist, founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy Inventium, and co-creator of the Australian Financial Review’s Most Innovative Companies list. With a PhD in organisational psychology, Amantha has helped companies such as Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, Virgin Australia, Commonwealth Bank and many others innovate more successfully. Amantha’s thoughts have appeared in Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fast Company and she is the author of two best-selling books: “The Creativity Formula” and “The Innovation Formula”. In 2016, Amantha was inducted into the Australian Business Women’s Hall of Fame.  Source: https://www.inventium.com.au/dr-amantha-imber-bio/ Click here to buy on The Book Depository https://www.bookdepository.com/Creativity-Formula-Amantha-Imber/9780646509624/?a_aid=stephsbookshelf About the book The Creativity Formula will take you through the latest scientific findings about how you can use your brain to think more creatively and come up with better ideas more easily and quickly. The book will explain: How to instantly ‘switch on’ your creativity Why traditional brainstorming is bollocks How exposing yourself to certain types of images can significantly boost your creativity Why your physical environment may be killing your creativity And much much more Source: https://www.amanthaimber.com/books/ Links Check out the How I Work podcast (and it’s seriously impressive guest list) here: https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast/ I particularly enjoyed this episode with Atlassian’s Work Futurist, Dom Price: https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcasts/atlassians-dom-price-on-how-he-uses-imposter-syndrome-to-his-advantage/   BIG IDEA 1 (5:08) – Identify This is the need to identify yourself as creative. Having a mindset and identity of creativity allows you to be more creative. In an organization it’s important for team leaders not to refer to some teams as the creative team because it makes it seem like it’s attainable only if you work in that team.  Also within a team it’s important not to identify some as the creative ones and other less creative because it will make them like it’s something they can’t achieve because they are born with it instead of it being nurtured and practiced over time.  It is a mindset more than a skill set.  BIG IDEA 2 (7:13) – Go broad.  This is about finding expansive ideas from multiple fields. Finding new connections and new applications for ideas. You can go to a place you wouldn’t usually go to or work from somewhere new and invite different thinking into your mind.  BIG IDEA 3 (9:05) – Create stimulus. Almost all of the tips involve manufacturing something to create creativity. You need to think intentionally to switch on or stimulate your creativity. What can you do to mix things up which will stimulate a different environment and conversation.  There is evidence that shows that the things around you can spur or hinder creative thinking. It’s  really up to you to create creativity with intent and aligned to what you are looking to achieve.  Music By: A Look Out Song by Assaf Ayalon Let’s Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke Instagram: @stephsbizbookshelf Enjoying the show? Please hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and leave a review on iTunes to help others find us.

Today’s show was recorded live in Melbourne in October at Inventium’s HQ in Melbourne. And it was with Adam Ferrier, someone who I have known for over a decade and I was very excited to have on the show. Adam is a consumer psychologist and the co-founder of Thinkerbell - an agency that fuses together marketing sciences and hard-core creativity – or as they like to put it – ‘Measured Magic’. Thinkerbell also happens to be the current 2018 Adnews' Creative Agency of the Year.Adam is also the author of 'The Advertising Effect: How to change behaviour, sits on the boards of Tribe, Good Thnx and PIJI.Where you might have seen Adam is on your TV set because he is a weekly guest on Australian national TV shows Sunrise and Your Money, and regular panellist on others such as Gruen and The Project.I found this chat with Adam an absolute delight. Adam has very contrarian but also very useful views on things. And if you have ever thought about your own personal brand (and if you haven’t, you probably should), I think you’ll find this chat incredibly helpful in refining what it is what you stand for.Follow Adam on Twitter and Linkedin, and check out Adam's agency Thinkerbell.If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.coVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Innovate! Think creatively!" you're told. But how? Especially when you are in a large organisation with fairly rigid ways of doing thing. Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber uses science to help companies learn to innovate, but she has also applied innovative practices at her own company, Inventium, including unlimited paid leave, flexibility around when and where her staff work and embraces an organisational framework called a holacracy. What's that? Listen to find out! And picking up on the theme of flexibility about where and when you work, and even what you wear, Bond Uni's Dr Libby Sander gives us her tips on how to work from home without going mad or living in your PJs.

Amantha Imber is an innovation psychologist, founder of Inventium, an innovation consultancy, and co-creator of the Australian Financial Review’s Most Innovative Companies list. Amantha has a PhD in organisational psychology from Monash university and has helped companies such as Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, Virgin Australia, to innovate more successfully. Amantha has written two books the “The Creativity Formula” and “The Innovation Formula” and many popular articles on innovation and how to work better.

My guest today is Michael Stutchbury. Michael - or Stutch as he is known as - has been writing and editing on business, economics and politics for national newspapers in Australia for the past three decades, working out of Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Washington DC. Since October 2011, he has been Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Financial Review. So Stutch is basically the guy the sits at the top of the most powerful business newspaper in Australia.My firm Inventium has had a long relationship with the AFR, having run the AFR Most Innovative Companies list for the last eight years, which compiles a list of the 100 most innovative companies across Australia and New Zealand.I was keen to chat to Stutch to find out what goes on behind the scenes in his world. In this chat, we cover:What his morning looks likeThe daily and weekly news cycleThe four papers Michael reads every dayHow Michael stays on top of the newsWhy Michael has 43,000 emails in his inboxWhy downtime is non-existent in Michael’s lifeThe hardest part of Michael’s jobHow Michael prepares for interviews and why he would never go into an interview with a blank slateMichael’s strategies for building rapport quickly in interviewsMichael’s approach to his own social media channelsWhere Michael’s best ideas come fromYou can read the Australian Financial Review at www.afr.comVisit https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auIf you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Dr. Amantha Imber, who is an innovation psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy, Inventium. Inventium has been recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies in the BRW Fast 100 list and was also awarded the BRW Client Choice Award for Best Management Consultancy in Australia. In 2016, Amantha was inducted into the Australian Business Women’s Hall of Fame. Amantha is the co-creator of the Australian Financial Review’s Most Innovative Companies list, an annual list that Inventium compiles, ranking Australia and New Zealand’s top innovators. Her thoughts have appeared in Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, Forbes, and Fast Company and she is the author of two best-selling books: “The Creativity Formula” and “The Innovation Formula”. In our discussion, Amantha talked to me about: The difference between creativity and innovation How to develop and sustain a culture of innovation Some great tips on innovation and productivity she's learned from guests on her How I Work podcast Listen to the podcast to find out more. Show Notes and Blog The Podcasts

A new idea has emerged in the business world over the last few years: maybe employees should take time off whenever they feel like it, and get paid while they do it. Lila MacLellan from online business site Quartz explains why, with people ever more expected to be available around the clock on email, phone or in the office, it might be better to leave it to the worker to decide when they do and don’t need time off without having to justify it. Some companies have embraced this idea. Dr Amantha Imber at Inventium and Felicity Tregonning of Spacelab explain why their companies have decided to let employees take as much time off as they want. But not everybody is convinced. Ben Gateley explains why his company scrapped just such a scheme after seven years. (Picture: A white sand beach on the island of Koh Phangan off the coast of Koh Samui. Picture credit: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

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 and Fired, Overworked and Underlaid and Fit, Fifty and Fired-Up and he is also the co-founder of Earth Hour and the founder of the Sydney Skinny. His TED speech on work/life balance remains the most viewed ever given outside of America with well over four million hits.And outside of all that, Nigel spent many years in some very senior corporate roles. And that is how I know Nigel - he was my CEO at advertising agency Leo Burnett, which was my last role before I started Inventium 12 years ago.In this chat, we cover:Nigel’s approach to giving great speechesThe three things that matter most when constructing a speechHow Nigel manages his nerves before presentationsWhy Nigel doesn’t like giving people advice - and doesn’t like other people giving adviceThe two skills required to be successful in corporate lifeHow Nigel came up with the idea for his Podcast, Five of My LifeHow he prepares for his podcast and decides which guests to have on the showNigel’s approach to social media and emailCheck out Nigel’s podcast Five of My Life and find out more about Nigel on his website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the WarriorU podcast, Bram talks to Dr Amantha Imber. Amantha is an innovation psychologist, founder of Australia's leading innovation consultancy Inventium, and co-creator of the Australian Financial Review's Most Innovative Companies list. With a PhD in organisational psychology, Amantha has helped companies such as Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, Virgin Australia, Commonwealth Bank and many others innovate more successfully.Amantha's thoughts have appeared in Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fast Company and she is the author of two best-selling books: “The Creativity Formula” and “The Innovation Formula”. In 2016, Amantha was inducted into the Australian Business Women's Hall of Fame. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, has over 150 salons. When Pippa is not busy being CEO, she is the mum of two young boys aged 3 and 6 and has also just released her first book called "Bold Moves: How to stand up, step out and make your next bold move".I first met Pippa maybe 7 or 8 years ago when my company Inventium worked with Ella Bache on an innovation project. We talk about a bunch of things in this chat ranging from:Pippa’s annual reflection ritualWhat Maker versus Manager time looks like in Pippa’s worldHow Pippa organises her diaryHow Pippa is trying to get better at saying ’no’ and her strategy for saying no politelyHow Pippa uses her time while drivingPippa’s framework for making sure meetings are always productiveHow Pippa balances being a CEO with being a mum of two little peopleWhy Pippa doesn’t believe in work-life balance, and instead sees being a CEO as a lifestyle choiceWhy Pippa ends her workday at 4pmHow she manages her nervesHow she found mentors for her role as CEOAnd more!You can read Pippa’s new book Bold Moves here and find out more about Ella Bache here.Visit amanthaimber.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auIf you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to a sneak peek of How I Work, a show about the tactics used by leading innovators to get so much out of their day. It's hosted by Dr Amantha Imber, who is an organisational psychologist, contributor to HBR, Entrepreneur and Fast Company, and is the CEO of Inventium. Guests include Adam Grant, Amanda Palmer, Matt Mullenweg, Nancy Duarte, Rachel Botsman and many others. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Amantha Imber is an innovation psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy, Inventium. With clients including ASX 200 and Fortune 500 companies, Inventium has grown from humble beginnings to one of Australia’s fastest growing companies under Amantha’s  leadership. In this week's Success Story, Amantha talks with Catherine Robson about the characteristics of truly innovative businesses, why she freely shares her IP  and finding career fulfillment.

Stephen Scott Johnson encourages companies to evolve their business models to be less top-down and more interdependent, and to take conscious responsibility for their brands; in other words, businesses should aim to be "emergent". It’s the title of his new book "Emergent: Ignite Purpose, Transform Culture, Make Change Stick". He provides tools on how to sustain a culture of innovation. Risk taking should be encouraged if you want to see your business innovate. That's the message from Amantha Imber, CEO of Inventium and author of 'The Innovation Formula'. In the book she highlights fourteen science-based keys to business innovation and she discusses some very practical ideas business leaders can immediately implement. businessessentials.com.au

Organisational psychologist and founder of Inventium, Amantha Imber joins Phil on episode 15 of Founder To Founder. Amantha started Inventium in 2007 after struggling to find a company where she could fully utilise her expertise. Today, 10 years later, Inventium delivers training and consulting services that help global companies to innovate using psychology, neuroscience and management science. Amantha and Phil talk about routines and rituals to unlock the best of teams, managing anxiety and how to be present while growing a business. This episode is brought to you by Opkomend, an award-winning studio working in digital transformation, advertising, public relations, design and marketing. Founder and Creative Director Jon Westenberg has worked on content and campaigns for clients and publishers including TIME, Optus, Commonwealth Bank, Hired, Macy's and more. You can check out their blog The Craft at www.opkomend.com

Dr Amantha Imber is an innovation psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Australia's leading innovation consultancy Inventium. Inventium has been recognised as one of Australia's fastest growing companies in the BRW Fast 100 list, and was also awarded the BRW Client Choice Award for Best Management Consultancy in Australia. In 2016, Amantha was inducted into the Australian Business Women's Hall of Fame. With a PhD in organisational psychology, Amantha has helped companies such as Google, Coca-Cola, Disney, LEGO, Red Bull, American Express, Virgin Australia, Commonwealth Bank and many others innovate more successfully. Amantha was a finalist in the 2015 Telstra Business Women of the Year awards. Amantha is the co-creator of the Australian Financial Review's Most Innovative Companies list, an annual list that Inventium compiles, ranking Australia's top innovators. Her thoughts have appeared in Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, Forbes, and Fast Company and she is the author of two best-selling books: “The Creativity Formula” and “The Innovation Formula”.

What does it mean to be scrappy in business, and why is it that Silicone Valley is buzzing with this idea. And, what does it mean for your small business. My guest today is Amantha Imber of Inventium. Being scrappy involves "being quick and dirty with building and testing your ideas". Get great insights on developing new products and services without blowing out costs in time and money.

What would happen if your boss gave you unlimited leave? Let you manage yourself? Didn't require that you were in the office every day? It sounds like a dream, but that’s exactly what Melbourne-based business owner Amantha Imber did for her staff. And she doesn’t regret it one bit. The Innovation Psychologist and mother-of-one joins Holly to talk about how she runs her own business while caring for her 2-year-old daughter, and what she's learned about getting the best out of working parents. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright With thanks to Amantha Imber. Find out more about her business Inventium here. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Please give this show a rating on itunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would happen if your boss gave you unlimited leave? Let you manage yourself? Didn't require that you were in the office every day? It sounds like a dream, but that’s exactly what Melbourne-based business owner Amantha Imber did for her staff. And she doesn’t regret it one bit. The Innovation Psychologist and mother-of-one joins Holly to talk about how she runs her own business while caring for her 2-year-old daughter, and what she's learned about getting the best out of working parents.  Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright With thanks to Amantha Imber. Find out more about her business Inventium here. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff. Please give this show a rating on itunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook  

Amantha Imber is the Founder of Inventium, a company that uses science-based innovation to help organizations unlock their growth. Amantha has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Coca-Cola and Disney, and is the author of The Creativity Formula: 50 Scientifically-proven Creativity Boosters for Work and for Life. On this episode, Amantha discusses how to encourage a risk-taking company culture that isn't afraid to fail in the name of innovation, as well as what she personally looks for in a new hire. 03:20 - Who is Amantha and how did she get started? 04:45 - What is Amantha's book about? 05:20 - Amantha discusses some of the innovation taking place in Australian companies. 08:05 - How Amantha and her team have helped big-names like Coca-Cola and Disney with their innovation. 09:45 - When you're working on creative ways to disrupt the industry, you have to apply a long-term game plan. 11:15 - How does Amantha effectively measure the before and after of a company's innovation? 11:25 - It's difficult to foster a risk-taking company culture. 13:00 - How did Tata successfully build a company culture where it was okay to fail in the name of innovation? 15:20 - What would a typical day at Inventium look like? 16:50 - Unfortunately, companies do not give enough autonomy and control to their employees. 17:50 - If managers are simply telling staff what to do, they are also killing creativity. 21:00 - When people feel challenged, they produce more innovative outcomes. 23:55 - What does Amantha look for when hiring new talent? 27:15 - How important is purpose in a company? 29:15 - How to use the innovation audit/self-assessment quiz that's in The Creativity Formula book. 31:25 - The Creativity Formula caters to both the individual at the employee level looking to make a difference as well as senior leaders. 32:15 - What has Amantha changed her mind about recently? 33:30 - What does Amantha do to remain creative? 34:45 - What Amantha contributes her life's success to. FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.com/the-science-of-innovation-with-amantha-imber/

Is there a formula for innovation? Yes! And the most successful individuals, teams, and organizations rely on it to achieve their goals. Innovation psychologist, bestselling author, and Founder of the leading innovation firm in Australia, Inventium, Amantha Imber has worked with organizations like Google, Disney, LEGO, and Virgin. In her book, The Innovation Formula: The 14 Science-backed Keys for Creating a Culture Where Innovation Thrives, she distills the science behind game-changing innovation and offers concrete examples of what leaders can do to cultivate it in their teams. In this interview, we talk about:   What it means to democratize innovation in our organizations Innovation as change that adds value What happens when we assign projects for challenge vs capacity The Imagination Breakthroughs Project at GE The diminishing returns of cash rewards for performance Why leaders are trading cash for time to support innovation Guarding against groupthink in long-standing teams The value in walking in stupid for doing innovative work The kind of leadership that sets the most innovative organizations apart Why leaders should do innovative work rather than delegate it How the Kickbox project helps companies like Adobe spark innovation Why blue-sky brainstorming is a lazy way to innovate Innovative ways Engineers without Borders and Tata Group learn from failure The power of assuming abundance by sharing generously Why we need a certain level of noise to do creative work Hack-in-a-box to support student innovation and entrepreneurship Selected Links to Topics Mentioned @amantha http://www.inventium.com.au/ Jeff Immelt of GE Imagination Breakthroughs at GE Wieden + Kennedy Advertising Originals by Adam Grant Adobe Kickbox project Tata Group Engineers without Borders If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. As always, thanks for listening! Thank you to Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for designing the Curious Minds logo, and thank you to Rob Mancabelli for all of his production expertise! www.gayleallen.net LinkedIn @GAllenTC

DR. AMANTHA IMBER is an innovation psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy Inventium. With a PhD in organizational psychology, Amantha has helped companies such as Google, Coca-Cola, Disney, LEGO, Red Bull, American Express, McDonald’s, Virgin, Commonwealth Bank and many others innovate successfully.  Inventium has been recognized as one of Australia’s fastest growing companies in the BRW Fast 100 list, and was also awarded the BRW Client Choice Award for Best Management Consultancy. I chat to Amantha about how companies can overcome their fear of taking risks and understanding that innovation is much more than a buzzword or a breakout room with multi colored bean bags.   Guest Info inventium.com.au Twitter @amantha Book  

Dr Amantha Imber is an inventiologist and a speaker and an author and, apparently also a singer.  The founder of Inventium, Amantha shares about innovation, why it's important and some significant character traits that help innovation flourish in a business environment.  Luke finds a way to introduce an animated movie into the discussion because, well, that's what he does.  At the end of it all, we're inspired to find new ways of viewing old things and inspired to find new things all together, whether it be in business or in our families.  Episode Timeline: 02:37     Introducing founder of Inventium, Dr Amantha Imber 03:44     What is an inventiologist? 04:23     Embrace failure to embrace innovation 06:25     The biggest killer of innovation 07:06     Is innovation more or less expensive for a company? 09:35     What is the “fluff” in innovation? 13:44     Who's Bart? 18:52     How do you see something new in something old? 21:57     The Croods and innovation 24:10     When have you failed and what did you gain? Show Links: To find out more about Amantha Imber, go to:  Inventium Keep in Touch: SMS us on 0417 4555 37 (within Australia) or at +61 417 4555 37 (Outside Australia) Facebook Twitter:  @lukeandsusie