What if your holiday didn’t just feel good while you were away, but also boosted your wellbeing for weeks after you returned? 

New research reveals that the benefits of your holiday don’t have to end when you return to work. In this quick episode, I’ll share how to extend that post-break glow far beyond your suitcase unpacking. 

In this mini episode, I’ll dive into: 

• How to make the most of your time away so the benefits last 

• The holiday activities that actually boost your wellbeing the longest 
• Why you should mix home and away time for a stronger return 

Key Quotes: 

“The ultimate productivity hack might just be the holiday you’ve been putting off.” 

 “Disconnecting and staying active is key to making your holiday benefits last.” 

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 [email protected]  

Credits:  

Host: Amantha Imber  

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber 

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Ever wonder if the advice you’ve been following is actually holding you back? What if playing by the rules is the very thing keeping you stuck? 

Jake Knapp knows a thing or two about breaking the mold. A designer, investor, and New York Times bestselling author, Jake’s books have been translated into over 20 languages, helping teams around the world rethink how they work. He’s helped over 300 startups bring new products to market—including powerhouses like One Medical, Uber, and Slack. Before co-founding the venture firm Character Capital, he was a leader at Google, where he created the groundbreaking Design Sprint process, played a key role in building Gmail, and co-founded Google Meet. 

In this episode, Jake and I dive into: 

• Why every day is an experiment—and how you can apply this mindset to make better decisions 

• His powerful Magic Lenses framework for cutting through complexity and making smarter choices 

• A radical way to rethink meetings that could save you hours each week 

• The concept of leaving money on the table—and why it might actually be the smartest move you can make 

• Jake’s top three game-changing tools for productivity, note-taking, and video calls 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by decision-making or struggled to cut through the noise of endless choices, Jake’s insights will give you a fresh, structured way to approach work, creativity, and life. His frameworks aren’t just for startups—they’re for anyone who wants to make smarter, faster, and more intentional decisions. 

Key Quotes: 

• “Oversharing doesn’t build trust, it actually undermines trust.” 

• “Every time you get feedback, you have a choice: Is this from someone I value? Is it useful? And what do I do with it?” 

• “Leaving money on the table isn’t always a bad thing—sometimes, it’s the smartest decision you can make.” 

 
Connect with Jake on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), or his website and check out his latest book Click here. 

Try out the tools Jake swears by: Fathom and reMarkable 

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 [email protected] 

Credits: 

Host: Amantha Imber 

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler 

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Dom Price was given some pretty bad advice right before he became a father. A well-intentioned friend told him never to share pictures of his overseas work trips with his partner, because it might make her jealous…

On his first few long-distance work trips after becoming a dad, Dom didn’t want to tell his partner that he was having a good time in case it made her time home alone with their twins feel even more challenging by comparison. But Dom quickly discovered the opposite was true. 

Of course, his partner wanted him to have a good time, and she reminded him that if he had to leave them for a week anyway, it would only be truly worthwhile if he got everything possible out of his trip. She also reminded him that leaving the family intermittently for work was actually part of his role as a father, especially as the only breadwinner at the time. 

Since then, Dom and his partner have been hyper-conscious of their communication, and pay particular attention to when and why they’re feeling guilty as parents and partners.  

Connect Dom via X, Linkedin, or on his website.

Listen to the full interview here.

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 [email protected]

Credits:
Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

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When asked to describe yourself, is one of the first things you mention your job? Why do so many of us form such a strong connection between our identity and our work? And more importantly, is that actually healthy?

To explore the complex relationship between self-identity and work, I'm joined by my good friend Sabina Read for another thought-provoking conversation.

Sabina is a clinical psychologist who shares her expertise weekly on 3AW and through her popular podcast "Human Cogs."

In this episode, we dive into crucial questions about work identity:

• How to tell if your job is consuming too much of your sense of self
• Practical strategies to create healthy boundaries between work and identity
• If having a personally aligned career can lead to a lack of balance
• How to identify if you are letting your vocation swallow your sense of self
• 1 simple step you can take to make sure your job doesn’t define you entirely

I found Sabina's positive take on work-identity integration particularly fascinating, as it offers a counterpoint to concerns I've personally wrestled with. Whether you're deeply aligned with your career or seeking more separation between who you are and what you do, this conversation offers valuable insights for navigating your relationship with work.

Key Quotes:

“I don’t know where Sabina starts and psychologist ends.”

“If you’re doing that kind of work and your energy feels depleted. I don’t know if I call that identity alignment with your job. I call that work-aholic.”

Connect with Sabina via her website, instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. 

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 [email protected]

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

See 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 [email protected] 

Credits: 

Host: Amantha Imber 

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That beautiful leather-bound journal you bought with the best intentions? The one now gathering dust under a pile of books? You're not alone.

After 40 years of failed journaling attempts, Michael Bungay Stanier finally cracked the code to sustainable reflection—and it's likely nothing like what you've tried before.

Michael is the author behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Coaching Habit (which Brené Brown called "a classic"), with over 1.5 million books sold worldwide. Named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching by Thinkers50, his insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company.

In this conversation, Michael shares:

• His surprisingly simple journaling breakthrough that eliminates the most common barriers to consistency
• A powerful weekly reflection framework that drives tangible results (not just empty introspection)
• The counterintuitive boundary system he uses to prevent work overload while maximizing impact
• Why he rejects popular "word of the year" goal-setting (and what he does instead)

Whether you're a serial journal abandoner or simply seeking more intentional reflection practices, Michael's practical approach offers a refreshing alternative to traditional journaling methods that actually sticks.

Key Quotes:

“One thing that is really helpful is just to know I don’t have to say yes right away.”

“I have failed to successfully journal since I was 16. I’m now 57, so I’ve been attempting to journal for 40 years.”

“If you just start asking yourself what you want day in and day out it just starts forcing a deep clarity.”

Connect with Michael via his website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or buy the Do Something That Matters Journal.

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 [email protected]

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

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 [email protected] 

Credits: 

Host: Amantha Imber 

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find yourself constantly trying to ensure people like you? Bending over backwards to avoid giving bad news or make someone unhappy?

What if the extra reassurance, and the fear of being too direct are actually causing more harm than good?

To dive into this topic, we’re joined by Laura Henshaw to talk about how she realised her need to be liked was affecting those working under her.

Laura Henshaw is a dynamic force in the health and wellness industry. As the co-founder and CEO of the incredibly successful KIC app and community, she leads a mission to reshape how people perceive wellness and their relationship with themselves.

And they are certainly having an impact, with the KIC app currently sitting at over 2.5 million users and reaching people in over 120 countries.

Outside of business, Laura co-hosts the chart topping Kicpod podcast, where she engages in candid conversations on health, wellness, and personal growth. She also shares her insights through a monthly column in Vogue.

Laura shares:

• The ways your people-pleasing could be holding you back.
• Why giving feedback as a "shit sandwich" doesn’t actually work.
• How she changed her people-pleasing behaviour.
• Why you’ll never succeed at getting everyone to like your decisions.
• The one thing you should prioritise over kindness when giving feedback.

Key Quotes:

“How hard I work has nothing to do with how worthy I am as a person.”

“Most decisions you make there is going to be someone that’s not going to like the decision.”

Connect with Laura on Instagram, subscribe to KIC APP and follow KIC Pod

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 [email protected]

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

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 [email protected] 

Credits: 

Host: Amantha Imber 

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber 

See 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 [email protected] 

Credits: 

Host: Amantha Imber 

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.