8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life

Every successful person will have to grapple with failure at some stage in their career. Whether we choose to see this as the end of an endeavour or an opportunity to learn and grow, is up to us.  This episode we speak with industry leader and entrepreneur Mark Bouris about what he considers to be a failure and how he developed a process to combat future challenges.  And we also hear from, Optus customer and founder of AirGarden Prue Bauer who discusses her early business failure and how she turned it into a success.  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guests: Entrepreneur, innovator, academic & author- Mark Bouris and AirGarden and Optus Business Customer Prue Bauer Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou 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.

Today we take a look at what makes a good boss and an effective leader in the workplace. We speak with Kirstin Ferguson, an award winning leadership specialist about the  difference between management and leadership, why it's important to know the difference, how to be a leader in your own role and the key skills she sees in strong leaders.  Before Productivity Expert Deborah Ho, breaks down some practical ways to be a better leader and create a more human-centric workplace.  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Kirstin Ferguson, leadership expert, executive coach, writer and public speaker. Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Clare O'Halloran 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.

There’s no doubt COVID challenged us to innovate, and while it may have felt like an uphill battle at times, some of the benefits like hybrid work - could be here to stay. This episode, we’re joined by Dr Sean Gallagher, the Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, to talk about the pros and cons of a hybrid work place, and how to make it the most productive for you!  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, Dr Sean Gallagher Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz 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.

Science says colours can make us feel specific emotions, but can they make you more productive? This episode we're joined by psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers, to break down how you can best use colour in your workplace to enhance productivity and spark creativity.  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz 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.

The saying goes "we all have the same amount of hours in a day", but how we use those hours really counts. From planning our day the night before, to prioritising goals and utilising your body clock global productivity authority Donna McGeorge shares with us her top ten tips to make your workday more productive. But her 11th tip - is absolute gold!  CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Productivity Coach Donna McGeorgeExecutive Producer: Talissa Bazaz 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.