What does your inbox look like? Is it full of unread messages, tidily organised or somewhere in between?

Claire Murphy is a journalist and host of Mamamia's daily news podcast The Quicky, and she gets a lot of emails. But her inbox ends up empty by the end of every. Single. Day. She joins us to let us in on her tips for an immaculate inbox.

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Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Claire Murphy

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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

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You might have heard of the convergent mindset and the divergent mindset, also known as the creative and productive brain. But what does that actually mean? And how can you utilise both in your work?

To break this down for us, we're joined by Anne Manning, founding partner at Drum Circle and an instructor of creative thinking and change leadership at Harvard University.

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Host: Deborah Ho

Guest: Anne Manning

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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

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You know the drill. You start a meeting full of good intentions to keep things on track to not waste anyone's time. But things can get away from you. So how do you make the most of meetings, and everyone's limited time?

The answer, of course, is create an agenda! To give some tips on creating the best agenda you can, we're joined by Darren Chait, the co-founder and COO of hugo.team. Plus, Deb breaks down some ways to maximise your meeting potential.

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Host: Deborah Ho

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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

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Waking up early is part of many successful people's day. But how can you integrate early mornings into your routine, in a sustainable way?

Laura Vanderkam has the answers. She's a writer and podcaster, and author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: How to Achieve More at Work and at Home. She joins us to shed some light on why waking up before the sun can boost your productivity, and how to make it work for you.

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Host: Deborah Ho

With thanks to Laura Vanderkam. You can buy her book What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast here.

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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

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Saying yes to absolutely everything in life can lead to burn out, as our guest Grace Jennings-Edquist discovered. 

The author of The Yes Woman: How To Reclaim Your Power By Finally Saying No, Grace breaks down how saying 'yes' to the right things can lead to more opportunities and balance in your work and personal life.

CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

With thanks to Grace Jennings-Edquist. You can buy her book here.

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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

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Most people have some sort of a routine, but how strictly do you stick to it?

Mark Bouris has been getting up at the same time, going to the same cafe and ordering the same thing as part of his routine for the last 25 years, and believes it's one of the secrets to his success. The businessman and podcast host joins us to share why he thinks a routine can change your life.

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Host: Deborah Ho

With thanks to Mark Bouris. You can listen to The Mentor and Straight Talk here.

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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

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How many items are on your to-do list? And do you ever manage to tick everything off? There could be one major reason for that...

Author and productivity expert Oliver Burkeman believes that systems, not goals, are more achievable for the average person. He joins Deb to explain how reframing your goals could have you getting more done.

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Host: Deborah Ho

With thanks to Oliver Burkeman

Producer: Emmeline Peterson

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

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Balancing the professional and personal on your social accounts can be tricky.  So how to strike the right balance between sharing too much or too little? How do you stay authentic and relatable but still deliver on the goals of your business? Jane Lu is the founder of the fashion brand Showpo, and she knows all the ways to keep your profile professional but approachable at the same time...

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CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

With thanks to Jane Lu from Showpo

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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

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With all the endless ‘work smarter’ solutions out there in the world, where do you even start? A quick google of ‘work smarter’ solutions will bring up so many that it can feel overwhelming to even comprehend or to know which ones are the best for you to help you focus. 

Remember not all technology out there is created equal, so don’t be afraid to use different tools for different tasks.

Instead of introducing something completely new into your day, see where you can elevate any existing tools or processes you have.

Today on the show, Deb shares her five tech solutions that help her focus…

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CREDITS:

Host: Deborah Ho

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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

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

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TikTok is a relatively new social media platform that allows you to upload and view 15-60 second videos, and it’s a game changer for businesses. Deb has created a few viral TikTok videos, and she’s going to share her three tips for going viral on the platform. Plus, don’t have social media for your business? You might need to think again...

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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

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.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.