Do you find most ‘productivity’ hacks too hard/too time-consuming to learn and too hard to remember? BIZ is here to save you. By the end of this episode you’re going to know the one prioritisation method that changed how we work and how to do it, and the single smartest way to push back when your manager keeps piling things on your plate.

Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their best tip each - with Michelle changing the way your work day is structured and Soph sharing a killer script for saying no to your manager in a way that means they’re not gonna hate you.

Learn more:
- Learn about Tim Ferriss’s 4 hour work week
- Find the awesome Productivity Planner
- More on Subtracting from Professor Leidy Klotz
- More from Wes Kao 

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation.

Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from dealing with difficult bosses to knowing if your side hustle can become your career.

In this first episode:

Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do it that actually works?

Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their proven framework for getting what you want at work (spoiler: don't mention your expensive oat latte habit). 

Plus, they bust the myths about asking every year, using other job offers as leverage, and what to do if you get a 'no'.

Consider this your cheat sheet to having the money conversation - minus the awkward sweating.

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Hosts: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem

Executive Producer: Georgie Page

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Every successful person will have to grapple with failure at some stage in their career.

Whether we choose to see this as the end of an endeavour or an opportunity to learn and grow, is up to us. 

This episode we speak with industry leader and entrepreneur Mark Bouris about what he considers to be a failure and how he developed a process to combat future challenges. 

And we also hear from, Optus customer and founder of AirGarden Prue Bauer who discusses her early business failure and how she turned it into a success. 

CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Guests: Entrepreneur, innovator, academic & author- Mark Bouris and AirGarden and Optus Business Customer Prue Bauer

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Producer: Clare O'Halloran

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Today we take a look at what makes a good boss and an effective leader in the workplace.

We speak with Kirstin Ferguson, an award winning leadership specialist about the  difference between management and leadership, why it's important to know the difference, how to be a leader in your own role and the key skills she sees in strong leaders. 

Before Productivity Expert Deborah Ho, breaks down some practical ways to be a better leader and create a more human-centric workplace. 

CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Kirstin Ferguson, leadership expert, executive coach, writer and public speaker.

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Producer: Clare O'Halloran

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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There’s no doubt COVID challenged us to innovate, and while it may have felt like an uphill battle at times, some of the benefits like hybrid work - could be here to stay.

This episode, we’re joined by Dr Sean Gallagher, the Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, to talk about the pros and cons of a hybrid work place, and how to make it the most productive for you! 

CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, Dr Sean Gallagher

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Science says colours can make us feel specific emotions, but can they make you more productive?

This episode we're joined by psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers, to break down how you can best use colour in your workplace to enhance productivity and spark creativity. 

CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

 

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The saying goes "we all have the same amount of hours in a day", but how we use those hours really counts.

From planning our day the night before, to prioritising goals and utilising your body clock global productivity authority Donna McGeorge shares with us her top ten tips to make your workday more productive. But her 11th tip - is absolute gold! 

CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Productivity Coach Donna McGeorge

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.

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The age old question… to nap or not to nap? Will you wake up feeling refreshed and more productive or does napping actually have the opposite effect?

This episode we're joined by Sleep Scientist Dr Kathleen Maddison to find out is "power naps" are really a thing? And the best way to hack your sleep to get the most out of your day!

CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Sleep Scientist Dr Kathleen Maddison

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.

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We all have meeting no-no's, and while some are valid pet peeves others could be wasting both yours and your colleagues time and costing you a major loss in productivity.

Today we’re speaking to Hollie Barac, a virtual assistant specialising in productivity, to find out how we can make our meetings better - especially now so much of our work-life is spent online.  

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CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Hollie Barac, Virtal Assistant and Mentor 

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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Today’s episode of 8 Minutes To Change Your Work Life is all about what happens after you’ve clocked-off, and it’s as simple as picking up a book. 

A five year study looked at more than 200 self made millionaires to study their habits and behaviours and today we're speaking to the man behind the research Tom Corely. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Author of award winning book Rich Habits Tom Corely

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE:

We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.
By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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