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Former AFL star Tom Boyd made headlines when he walked away from a multi-million dollar contract at the peak of his career. Tom reveals the story behind his big decision and the life-changing advice that guided him through it.Dive deep into Tom's journey as he shares:

• 🧠 The counterintuitive approach to making life-altering decisions
• 🏈➡️📚 How he navigated the transition from professional athlete to author and businessman
• 🧘‍♂️🏆 His candid insights on mental health in professional sports
• ⏳🔄 The power of patience and self-reflection in career pivots

Whether you're facing a major life decision or simply curious about the inner workings of an elite athlete's mind, Tom's raw honesty and hard-won wisdom will leave you inspired to reassess your own path.

Listen to the full Interview with Tom here.

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Host: Amantha Imber
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Discover the hidden power of rituals with Harvard professor Michael Norton. In this episode, Norton reveals how simple actions can transform your life, relationships, and work. Forget everything you thought you knew about habits – it's time to harness the profound impact of rituals.In this episode, you'll learn:

• 🔮 The crucial difference between habits and rituals
• 🛠️ How to create meaningful rituals in your personal and professional life
• ❤️ Why rituals are the secret ingredient to strong relationships
• 💼 The surprising link between rituals and job satisfaction
• 💡 How to use rituals to boost creativity and innovation at work
• 🧠 The science behind why mundane moments can become powerful sources of joy

Whether you're looking to improve your relationships, enhance your work life, or simply find more meaning in your daily routines, this conversation with Michael Norton will give you the tools to make lasting, positive changes.

Connect with Michael Norton via his LinkedIn and Website. Grab a copy of The Ritual Effect.

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ABC presenter Lisa Leong reveals the transformative power of an ancient Chinese practice that pulled her from the depths of burnout and reignited her zest for life. Discover how a serendipitous encounter with a bee in a flower garden signalled her return to joy and mental clarity. Join us as Lisa shares:

• 😔 The moment she realised she had "lost her joy" and felt trapped in her own mind
• 🚫 Why conventional methods and biohacking failed to break her out of her mental prison
• 🧘‍♀️ How Qigong succeeded where traditional meditation fell short for her

Whether you're battling stress, seeking inner peace, or simply curious about alternative wellness practices, Lisa's journey offers invaluable insights and a potential roadmap to rediscovering your own joy and vitality.

Connect with Lisa on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.Grab a copy of This Working Life here Listen to the full Interview with Lisa here.

My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

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World-renowned organisational psychologist Adam Grant opens up about his personal battle with burnout – and gives me advice on my recent experience with burning out.Listen in as Adam shares:

• 📚 The intense journey of writing his first book and the unexpected obstacles he faced
• 🔥 His personal experience with burnout symptoms and how they manifested
• 💡 The turning point that helped him push through his lowest moments
• 🛠️ Practical advice on overcoming self-doubt and procrastination
• 🤝 The critical importance of sharing your work early and often

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand and combat burnout. Adam's story shows that even experts can struggle, and his lessons learned provide a roadmap for turning setbacks into comebacks. Connect with Adam via his website, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

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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 howiwork.co

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Credits:Host: Amantha Imber
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Guilt-free success? Atlassian's work futurist Dom Price reveals the surprising truth about balancing a thriving career with family life. Dom shares his raw, honest journey of conquering work-from-home chaos and travel guilt.Discover how Dom transformed his approach to work-life balance and unlocked a new level of productivity and personal satisfaction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with:

• ✈️ The guilt of leaving family for work travel
• 🏠💻 Juggling remote work with parenting responsibilities
• 🗣️❤️ Effective communication with partners about work demands
• 🚀 Practical strategies for guilt-free productivity
• ⏰ Creating a modular work schedule that actually works

Dom's candid insights and game-changing tactics will revolutionise how you approach your career and family life. Don't miss this powerful conversation that could be the key to unlocking your own guilt-free success story.

Connect with Dom on Twitter and LinkedIn and at https://domprice.me/Listen to the full interview with Dom.

My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

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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 howiwork.co

Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

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Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
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When you hear how short Ulrich Dempfle’s workouts are, you might think he’s not doing enough…

Ulrich is the co-founder and CEO of CAROL, a company that makes AI-powered exercise bikes designed to make you as fit as possible in as little time as possible. And when they say as little time as possible, they’re not joking - their workouts are less than nine minutes long!

And somehow, in just five minutes a day, a few days a week, Ulrich has seen his cardiovascular fitness skyrocket him from the 50th percentile for his age, to the top 5 percent. He knows what you’re thinking, too - it sounds too good to be true. 

That is, until you hear the science behind it. 

Ulrich goes deep on the science behind “reduced exertion high intensity interval” training, or REHIT, and how it aligns with what we already know about exercise science.

Connect with Ulrich on LinkedIn or find out more about the CAROL Bike

You can find the full interview here: https://amantha.com/podcasts/this-ceo-became-fitter-than-ever-with-5-minute-workouts-heres-how/

My new book The Health Habit is out now. Order your copy here

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Ever wondered how a top fitness expert, author, and TV personality manages to stay resilient in the face of adversity?

In this episode of How I Health, Tiffiny Hall reveals her powerful strategies for overcoming anxiety, reframing unhelpful thoughts, and building mental resilience.

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation packed with actionable insights that can transform your approach to mental health and performance.

Join us as we explore:

• 🌟 Tiffiny's personal journey through anxiety and injury, and how she emerged stronger.
• 🧘‍♀️ Practical techniques for silencing negative self-talk.
• 🎯 The power of visualisation and how it can enhance your focus and performance.
• 🌅 Daily rituals that keep Tiffiny at the top of her game.
• 🧠 Insights on managing A Game vs B Game thoughts for peak mental performance.
• 💪 Strategies for maintaining mental resilience post-lockdown.
• 🔍 Tiffiny’s tips on finding focus and grit in challenging times.
• 🧘 The surprising benefits of incorporating meditation into your routine.

Tiffiny also shares insights into her business, My TXO, and how it supports her mission to help people achieve their fitness and wellness goals.

And follow Tiff on Instagram @tiffhall_xo.

Don't miss this chance to learn from Tiffiny Hall's incredible journey and discover the tools that can help you thrive, both mentally and physically.

My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

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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 howiwork.co

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

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Today's episode is sponsored by Cyber Wardens.

43% of cyber attacks target small businesses, with an average cost of $46,000 per incident. Yet many owners think they're too small to be at risk. In this episode, discover:

• The top 3 cyber crimes reported by small businesses
• Why a "it won't happen to me" mentality leaves you vulnerable
• 5 critical steps to protect your business

Cyber security is like insurance - you hope you never need it, but you're glad you have it. Listen now to safeguard your business before it's too late.

My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

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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 howiwork.co

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: Martin Imber

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When Ryan Shelton traded in his iPhone for a flip-phone with no internet connectivity, he took to calling it his SmugPhone, because he felt so smug watching the rest of us stare down at our little pocket computers all day every day. 

He was smug for other reasons, too: the new level of silence allowed for more clarity of thinking, and he quickly noticed he was having more creative ideas more often. He also began to appreciate his in-person interactions more now that he wasn’t entertained by podcasts, music, movies and social media at every moment of the day. 

So why did the comedian and podcast host go back to the iPhone in the end? 

Ryan shares why he’s no longer using his flip-phone, and explains how he modified his iPhone to give him the same benefits without the drawbacks. 

Connect with Ryan on Instagram or listen to The Imperfects podcast

You can find the full interview here: https://amantha.com/podcasts/what-comedian-and-podcast-host-ryan-shelton-learned-after-ditching-his-smartphone/

My new book The Health Habit is out now. Order your copy here

Connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram.

For more life-improving tips, sign up for my weekly newsletter at howiwork.co.

Questions or feedback? Email me at [email protected].

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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:

• 🌟 The Future of Hybrid Work: Charlotte’s visionary perspective on where hybrid work is heading and how you can stay ahead.
• 💬 Building Connection in Hybrid Teams: Proven strategies to enhance communication and collaboration in a dispersed workforce.
• 🏢 Optimising Hybrid Workplaces: Practical tips for designing workspaces that support productivity and well-being.
• 🚀 Overcoming Hybrid Work Challenges: Solutions to common pitfalls and how to maintain a cohesive work culture.
• 💰 Maximising ROI: How to ensure your hybrid work model delivers the best return on investment.

Whether you're a leader, manager, or simply navigating the new world of hybrid work, this episode is packed with actionable advice and expert knowledge. Don't miss out on Charlotte Rush’s game-changing strategies that can elevate your work experience to new heights.

Join us and unlock the secrets to mastering hybrid work.For further insights and detailed research, check out the white paper.

Connect with Charlotte on Linkedin.

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:

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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 howiwork.co

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
Episode Producer: Rowena Murray

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