How I Work

After 12 years as the Work Futurist at Atlassian, Dom Price made the decision to leave a role so intertwined with who he was that even introducing himself meant saying those two things in the same breath. In this episode, Dom and I explore the human side of change - the fog, the discomfort, the loss of structure, and the surprising freedom that comes when you finally say out loud, “I don’t know yet.” 

Dom walks me through the reflection process that led to this moment, how he’s sitting with uncertainty rather than trying to outrun it, and the identity untangling that comes with stepping away from a global brand. We also dive into what he’s seeing inside boardrooms right now, why so many leaders are struggling to adapt to AI, and the mindset shift that separates those who thrive from those who wait it out. 

Dom and I discuss: 

• The realisation that it was time for change - even without knowing what came next 

• How Dom uses the “five Ls” every 90 days to check in on what’s working and what’s not 

• The emotional rollercoaster of losing structure, status, and the adrenaline of a big corporate role 

• How trusted friends helped Dom challenge his assumptions and experiment with “trying before buying” in his next chapter 

• What leaders are getting wrong about AI and transformation - and the three patterns Dom sees repeatedly in boardrooms 

• The human side of tech change and why organisations must upgrade their human systems, not just their technical ones 

• Why productivity gains don’t matter unless you know how to reinvest the time 

• The leadership behaviours that matter most in times of rapid change 

KEY QUOTES 

“Even though it was just one word, it felt like the wrapper around my whole identity.” 
“I had to say out loud, I’m okay not knowing what that is — and that was the hard bit.” 
“When you take away those foundations, it’s like a shot of discomfort I hadn’t felt for a long time.” 

Connect with Dom Price on Instagram, LinkedIn and 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: The Podcast Butler 

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Shopping should be simple. But for most of us, it’s turned into tabs open everywhere, conflicting reviews, and that lingering doubt that you’ve either missed a better option or paid more than you needed to. 

We walk through how we actually use AI tools when we’re buying something, from working out what problem we’re trying to solve, to comparing products without getting lost in specs and opinions. 

We also dig into some of the most frustrating parts of shopping, like finding the best price, checking historical lows, tracking price drops, and hunting down discount codes without trawling scammy websites.  

Neo and I discuss: 

• How AI helps at the very start of the buying journey by clarifying what problem you’re actually trying to solve 

• Using AI to compare products side by side, including features, pricing and versions 

• Why AI is especially useful for complex purchases like electronics and appliances 

• The differences between Perplexity, Google AI mode and ChatGPT when researching products 

• How to use AI to find the best price and check historical price lows 

• Setting up scheduled prompts to monitor prices and alert you when they drop 

• Using AI to search for discount codes without trawling scammy or spammy websites 

Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn and via inventium.ai, where he leads Inventium’s AI training and upskilling work with organisations and teams. 

How I AI with Dr Amantha Imber and Neo Aplin explores how high performers are using AI at work to boost productivity, make better decisions and reduce overwhelm.

Want more practical ways to put AI to work? You can now follow How I AI separately on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

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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Some workdays leave you tired. Others leave you completely wiped, even when you have done everything right. In this episode, I explore why that happens and what it reveals about how work is really experienced. 

I sat down with Cherie Clonan, founder and CEO of The Digital Picnic, to talk about neurodivergence, energy, and what happens when workplaces are not designed for the people in them. 

Cherie was diagnosed with Autism as an adult and has spent more than a decade building a business while quietly masking in environments that drained her nervous system. We talk about what masking actually looks like at work, why some workplaces feel exhausting even when you love your job, and how leaders can create cultures that raise energy instead of depleting it. 

We also go deep into Cherie's hardest year in business, the moment she was forced into action, and the non-negotiables she rebuilt from scratch to protect her energy, her team, and her company.  

Cherie and I discuss: 

• What masking really looks like for autistic women at work and why it is so exhausting 

• How sensory overload, constant social decoding, and back-to-back meetings drain energy 

• Spoon theory as a practical way to understand energy, capacity, and recovery 

• Why businesses do not fail when they run out of cash but when founders run out of energy 

• The cultural non-negotiables Cherie introduced to rebuild trust, respect, and momentum 

• How removing unnecessary demands can benefit every neurotype at work 

Key quotes 

“Businesses do not go out of business when they run out of cash. They fail when the founder runs out of energy.” 

“Energy loss is data. It is telling you something important about what you are tolerating.” 

Connect with Cherie Clonan on Instagram and LinkedIn and check out The Digital Picnic.  

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.

LinkedIn can feel pretty soulless right now, with endless AI-generated posts and very little that actually sticks. 

In this bonus episode, I chat with Cherie Clonan, founder and CEO of digital agency The Digital Picnic, about a different way to think about content that doesn’t chase reach or virality. We unpack her idea of return on intimacy, how she designs LinkedIn content across the funnel, why depth and resonance matter more than volume, and how she uses AI for idea generation and hooks without losing her human voice. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a simple lens to use the next time you’re wondering what to post and why. 

Cherie and I discuss: 

• What return on intimacy really means and why it changes how you create content 

• How top, middle, and bottom of funnel content works on LinkedIn 

• Why being someone’s saved post or screenshot matters more than impressions 

• How to measure sentiment and depth when performance metrics fall short 

• Using AI for idea generation and hooks without sounding generic or soulless 

Key quotes 

“Return on intimacy is what I crave, not return on investment.” 

“Don’t ask how many people might see it. Ask whether someone would screenshot it.” 

Connect with Cherie Clonan on Instagram and LinkedIn and check out The Digital Picnic. 

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.

Coming back from a few days off work should feel refreshing. Instead, it often means opening your inbox to 200 unread emails and not knowing where to start. In this How I AI episode, we look at how AI can help you get oriented faster by scanning, sorting, and summarising what’s landed while you were away. 

If email is a constant source of friction in your workday, this conversation will help you approach it more strategically. We talk through practical ways to use AI to triage your inbox quickly, catch up on long email threads, and create daily or weekly digests that surface what actually needs your attention. 

We also cover how to use AI to write better replies in your own voice, reflect the communication style of the person you’re replying to, and schedule meetings directly from an email thread using Microsoft Copilot. 

Neo and I discuss: 

• Which AI tools can access your inbox and what that depends on 

• Using AI to summarise unread emails after time away 

• Creating tables that show what matters, what needs action, and what can wait 

• How to generate daily or weekly inbox digests automatically 

• Catching up on long email threads with clients, projects, or teams 

• Using sent items to identify emails you still need to respond to 

• Writing better replies by analysing your own writing style 

• Reflecting someone else’s communication style to get better responses 

• Scheduling meetings directly from email threads using Microsoft Copilot 

Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn and via inventium.ai, where he leads Inventium’s AI training and upskilling work with organisations and teams. 

How I AI with Dr Amantha Imber and Neo Aplin explores how high performers are using AI at work to boost productivity, make better decisions and reduce overwhelm.

Want more practical ways to put AI to work? You can now follow How I AI separately on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

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.

Today, we are launching How I AI, a new weekly show dropping straight into your How I Work feed every Monday. Over the past few years, I’ve become deeply interested in AI – not because I’m a tech geek, but because I’ve seen what happens when the right tools are used in the right way. You get time back. You think more clearly. And the work itself gets better. 

I’m joined by Neo Aplin, who heads up inventium.ai, our AI training arm at Inventium. Neo spends his days testing tools, platforms and models so the rest of us don’t have to.  

In today’s show, Neo and I walk through the 13 AI tools we use every day.  

We cover: 

• How Neo and I use different large language models for different kinds of thinking, writing and research 

• Why Gemini has become my go-to for deep research 

• How I capture meetings without recordings using Granola 

• Privacy-first alternatives for note-taking and meetings 

• Using Consensus to explore science-backed answers and academic research 

• Why Perplexity is brilliant for product research and comparisons 

• The podcast app I rely on to save ideas without breaking my listening flow 

• How Wisprflow has replaced most of my typing 

• Using NotebookLM to learn faster from long YouTube videos 

• Turning spoken thoughts into journal entries with Letterly 

• Running AI models locally for privacy, security and offline work 

Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn and via inventium.ai, where he leads Inventium’s AI training and upskilling work with organisations and teams. 

And here are links to all the tools we spoke about: 

1. ChatGPT – best for thinking things through, research, and talking out rough ideas.
2. Claude – the go-to when writing or editing and wanting something that actually sounds human.
3. Gemini – strongest for deep research, especially when comparing results across tools.
4. Microsoft Copilot – an AI EA inside Microsoft, working across emails, files, and documents.
5. Granola – frictionless meeting notes that quietly capture transcripts and build smarter notes.
6. Hyprnote – a privacy-first, local alternative to Granola that runs on your own computer.
7. Otter – meeting transcripts with speaker labels, useful for in-person conversations.
8. Consensus – science-backed answers pulled directly from academic research.
9. Perplexity – ideal for product research, comparisons, reviews, and smarter shopping.
10. Snipd – a podcast player that saves key moments with one tap, without breaking flow.
11. Wispr Flow – fast, intelligent dictation that formats and corrects as you speak.
12. NotebookLM – turns long YouTube videos into quick, searchable insights.
13. Letterly – voice-based journalling that turns spoken thoughts into clean written entries. 

How I AI with Dr Amantha Imber and Neo Aplin explores how high performers are using AI at work to boost productivity, make better decisions and reduce overwhelm.

Want more practical ways to put AI to work? You can now follow How I AI separately on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

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 and Neo Aplin 
Sound Engineer: Martin Imber 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**BEST OF**

In an effort to make time for ourselves, many of us fall back on using To Do lists and time blocking. But often these strategies can end up with the same result: getting lost in chasing productivity. So how do we make time for the things that truly count?

Oliver Burkeman is a New York Times bestselling author of books such as ‘Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals’ and ‘Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts’. Oliver is also a regular columnist for The Guardian.

If there is anyone who truly understands the philosophy and psychology of time management and happiness, it’s Oliver.

Oliver shares:

• The mindset you should be using when you first approach a task if you want it to be achieved easily
• How you can free up time by minimising time spent on worrying
• The strategy you should be utilising instead of a to-do list to actually create a sense of achievement
• Why being open to distractions can actually be beneficial

Key Quotes:
"Don't start from the position that unexpected things happening must be bad."

“There is this tendency to set things up in your mind so that you can never feel like you’ve done something well enough."

Connect with Oliver via his website, or get his latest book, Meditations for Mortals, 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: The Podcast Butler

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**BEST OF**

In our modern workplaces, is suffering from burn out now simply a matter of when, rather than if?

For a slightly different episode, I’m joined by Sabina Read to discuss my own personal experience with burn out and how you can manage it if it hits you.

Sabina is a distinguished Australian psychologist who makes regular appearances on Radio 3AW's Afternoons program, works as SEEK's Resident Psychologist and co-hosts the top-rated podcast Human Cogs.

This is a dive into the world of burnout so you can understand why it happens, what influences it and how you can survive it.

Sabina and I share:

• The signs of incoming burnout that many of us miss
• The external factors that can cause you to burn out
• Sabina’s tips on what you can do to avoid burnout
• The very specific thing that helped me recover from burnout

Key Quotes:

“This is not something you wrap in a bow and neatly take forward so you never burn out.”

“We do need to differentiate burn out from exhaustion.”

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.

**BEST OF**

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.

**BEST OF**

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.