How I Work

The bigger the decision, the harder it feels to make. We overthink, second-guess ourselves, and sometimes freeze entirely. But what if there was a simple framework designed to cut through the noise and help you confidently choose the best path forward? 

In this Quick Win episode, Jake Knapp—bestselling author and creator of the Design Sprint process—shares his Magic Lenses framework, a structured way to weigh different perspectives without getting stuck in analysis paralysis. 

Jake and I discuss: 

• Why big decisions often lead to overthinking—and how to break the cycle 

• How the Magic Lenses framework helps you make complex choices in just 48 hours 

• The 4 essential lenses every great decision-maker uses 

Listen to the full interview with Jake here. 

Connect with Jake via his website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or preorder his new book Click 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) 

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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 

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Host: Amantha Imber 

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Do difficult workplace conversations terrify you?
Does the idea of having to tell a colleague something they won’t like make you just want to pack up for the day and go home instead?

If that’s the case then returning guest Dom Price might have the mindset flip and strategies you need to approach these conversations with enthusiasm instead of trepidation.

Dom is the resident Work Futurist at Atlassian one of the largest software businesses in the world and has responsibilities spanning 7 global R&D centres.

On top of that he is a celebrated keynote speaker and a former Director of Deliotte.

I wanted to talk to Dom about having difficult conversations in the workplace and was honestly surprised by some of the insights he shared.

In this episode Dom shares:

• Two things you might be doing that are actually making conversations more difficult.
• Tricks you can use to make difficult conversations easier.
• The unique way he prepares for tough conversations that you can do as well.
• How to approach a conversation with someone when you don’t feel safe.

Key Quotes:

“You don’t course correct well by accident, you course correct on purpose.”

“We’ve spent so long talking about psychological safety that we’ve not realised it’s a set of actions, it’s not a set of words.”

“Preparation is good. Over preparation isn’t good.”

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

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 you’re stuck in a negative mindset, people love to say, ‘Just think positive!’ But what does that actually mean?

And what are some actual, constructive ways that we can turn our negative thoughts into positive ones?

Sarah Grynberg is the host of the chart-topping podcast A Life of Greatness and one of the most requested podcast interviewers for international guests, as well as a mindset coach and author of the newly released book, Living a Life of Greatness.

She made some big mindset changes and has been reaping the rewards ever since.

Sarah shares:

• Why you need to become consciously aware if you want to change your negative mindset
• How you can start to identify negative thoughts in order to prevent them
• A simple strategy for changing your thought patterns from negative to positive

Listen to the full interview with here.

Connect with Sarah on Instagram or her website.

For more from Sarah you can hear her even more on her podcast or buy her new book.

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]

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Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

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Warning: This episode contains radical ideas that may change the way you lead forever! In this episode of How I Work, leadership guru and author of global bestseller Radical Candour Kim Scott shares her unconventional approach to leadership and feedback.

Join us as we explore the ins and outs of radical candour, the framework that’s transformed the way leaders communicate with their teams. Kim dives deep into her personal journey, revealing the hard-learned lessons and “a-ha!” moments that led her to develop this game-changing approach. In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The truth about why most managers fail to give effective feedback
• The power of caring personally and challenging directly in leadership
• How to avoid the pitfalls of ruinous empathy and obnoxious aggression
• Practical strategies for soliciting criticism and handling feedback like a pro
• The secret to mastering the art of praise and criticism
• Techniques for creating a culture of open communication and respectful debate
• Surprising ways radical candour can boost team productivity and foster growth

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a first-time manager, this episode is packed with actionable insights and game-changing ideas that will help you take your leadership skills to the next level. Tune in now and discover how embracing radical candour can revolutionise the way you lead and work. 🎧Grab your copy of Kim’s new book Radical Respect. Follow Kim 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 [email protected] 

Credits: 

Host: Amantha Imber 

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber 

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In the fast paced, work focused world we live in, is hitting burnout now just inevitable for all of us?

Last year I suffered from intense burnout and hit an all-time work low.

One close friend who helped me through this period was Sabina Read, a psychologist, regular contributor on 3AW and resident psychologist at Seek.

It was on one of our regular catch-up walks that I confessed my experience of burnout to Sabina, and it was her advice and understanding that helped me work through it.

Sabina and I share:

• A mindset approach that could help you recover from burn out
• What you can do to prepare yourself so you can get through burnout easily
• Whether or not it is possible to avoid burnout

Listen to the full interview with here.

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]

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Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

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Want to unlock more time-saving AI strategies like this? Join Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade. The next cohort starts July 14, and spots are limited. Get the details and sign up at https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ 

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Tired of explaining the same details every time you open a new chat with Gen AI? There’s a fix for that, and it can completely change how you work. It’s called a briefing document, and it turns Gen AI into a tool that sounds like you, knows your context, and delivers exactly what you need, without all the back-and-forth. 

In this episode, Neo Aplin, Inventium’s Gen AI guru, explains how to create and use briefing documents so you get better, faster results from your AI every time. 

We discuss: 

• Why AI struggles to understand your context, and how briefing documents fix that 

• What to include in your briefing doc (and how long it should be) 

• When to use one mega document vs. multiple smaller ones 

• Simple checks to make sure your AI is actually using your briefing doc 

Key quotes: 

“A briefing document is like a cheat sheet for your AI, so it knows your voice, your goals, and what you care about.” 

“If you’re sick of hearing, ‘I hope this email finds you well,’ your AI probably isn’t reading your briefing doc.” 

“Upload the document once, and you’ll spend way less time tweaking outputs.” 

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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Want to learn how to architect your prompts like a pro and unlock 10+ hours of your week? Join Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade. Spots are limited, and the next cohort starts July 14. Find out more and sign up at https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ 

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If you’re wrestling with Gen AI prompts - getting outputs that are “just okay” and wasting time going back and forth, you’re probably doing it wrong. Neo Aplin, Inventium’s Gen AI expert, calls this “gunslinging.” It’s a fast-and-loose approach that leads to mediocre results. The smarter way? It’s called “architecting”- a method that helps you co-create with AI for complex tasks like strategy papers, training workshops, and reports. 

In this episode, Neo breaks down how to use architecting to get AI working like a true thinking partner and not just a text generator. 

We discuss: 

• Why “gunslinging” leads to frustration and wasted time 

• How to “architect” your AI prompts for better results 

• The types of tasks where architecting will supercharge your work 

• Tips for using architecting with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot 

Key quotes: 
“Most people are gunslingers - they shoot from the hip and hope for the best.” 
“Architecting is like designing a house before you build it. It makes the whole process faster, smoother, and way more effective.” 
“If you want AI to work as a true thinking partner, you need to co-create with it - not just give it a prompt and hope for the best.” 

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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You can be ticking off goals, crushing deadlines, and still feel like you’re missing the point. If your time and energy aren’t going where they should, it might be because you’re tracking the wrong scoreboard. In this episode, we explore how to reset the way you measure progress - so your actions align with what truly matters. 

I’m joined today by Sahil Bloom, New York Times bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth and Managing Partner of SRB Ventures. Sahil shares how to stay grounded in the middle of chaos, build richer relationships, and create space for reflection - without needing a complete life overhaul. 

We unpack how to spot when you’re drifting, what a broken scoreboard looks like, and why tiny rituals can have an outsized impact when life gets overwhelming. 

Sahil & I discuss: 

• Why the scoreboard you use shapes your priorities and choices 

• Sahil’s monthly “think day” and how it helps him course-correct 

• A mindset shift that radically simplified his business and life 

• His “buyer or seller” test for deciding what to drop 

• A 3-minute journaling ritual that helped him survive book launch 

• The underrated power of sending thoughtful messages to friends 

• What “social wealth” really means—and why it’s the key to a great life 

• How he fuels creativity through reading, walking, and reflection 

• His cautious take on AI’s future impact on work and society 

• A simple way to start your day that replaces doomscrolling with curiosity 

Key Quotes 

• “If you have the right scoreboard, your actions align around the right things. If your scoreboard is broken, your actions will be too.” 

• “When you think something nice about someone, let them know right then.” 

Connect with Sahil Bloom on Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn and his website. Check out his latest book The Five Types of Wealth. 

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.

If you want to master powerful AI tactics like this and unlock 10+ hours every week, join Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade. Spots are limited, and the next cohort kicks off July 14. Learn more and sign up at https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ 

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Tired of typing prompts into AI tools and reading static answers? There’s a better way. Advanced voice mode lets you talk to your AI - brainstorm ideas, rehearse tough conversations, and get real-time feedback like you would from a coach or a collaborator. 

In this episode, we are joined by Inventium’s GenAI expert Neo Aplin to break down what advanced voice mode is, how it works, and why it might just change the way you use AI forever. 

In this episode we learn: 

• What advanced voice mode actually is (and why it feels so natural) 

• The Gen AI tools that offer voice mode (and how to find it) 

• Creative ways to use it for work - like brainstorming, ideation, and role-playing tough conversations 

• Surprising personal uses for voice mode, including self-reflection and emotional processing 

Key quotes: 
“It's not like you're talking to a robot. It’s much more like you're talking to a human.” 
“It’s great for scenarios, ideation, workshopping, and self-discovery.” 
 

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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What are values really - and how do you know if you’re living in alignment with them? In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Emily Musgrove (aka Dr. Em from The Imperfects) to explore how we get stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, and living on autopilot - and how to reconnect with the things that matter most. 

Dr. Emily Musgrove is a clinical psychologist, author of Unstuck, and the Resident Psychologist on Australia’s top mental health podcast, The Imperfects. In this conversation, we delve into how to recognise when you're out of sync with your values, why it's challenging to break free from people-pleasing habits, and what it truly means to say no without guilt. 

Dr. Em shares: 

• How to tell if you’re living out of alignment with your values 

• Why “health” isn’t actually a value (and what to focus on instead) 

• The 80th birthday party exercise: a tool for reflecting on what really matters 

• The ACT Bullseye: a practical tool for assessing how you’re living 

• Dr. Em’s “corridor meditation” (and why she does it in the hallway) 

• The phrase that helps Dr. Em create distance from negative thoughts 

• Why people-pleasing is so common - and how to break the pattern 

Key Quotes 

“Values are like heading west - you never get there. It’s an ongoing direction to return to.” 

“The question is: What is this yes for?” 

“I’m noticing I’m having the thought that I’m a failure. That tiny shift creates space.” 

Connect with Dr. Em on Instagram, LinkedIn and her website. Check out her new book Unstuck. 

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.