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Amantha Imber
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  • Quick Win: The relationship reset that doesn’t feel like a chore, with Sahil Bloom
    When life gets hectic, relationships are often the first thing to slip. But what if a simple habit could keep you connected - even during your busiest seasons? In this Quick Win episode, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author Sahil Bloom to unpack what it really means to be socially wealthy. Sahil shares the tiny practice he uses to maintain strong relationships, even when life gets overwhelming - and why it’s been a game-changer for his friendships and marriage. Sahil and I discuss: Why relationships are the strongest predictor of a happy life The mistake most people make when it comes to social wealth Sahil’s rule for staying in touch: when you think something nice, say it How he uses iPhone memories to spark tiny moments of connection The “life dinner” ritual that keeps his marriage strong Key Quote “When you think something nice about someone, let them know right then.” Listen to the full interview with Sahil here. 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.
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  • Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amantha Imber: how to stand out in the job market, AI-proofing your skills, managing energy & my top leadership tips (Part 2)
    **Record a question for Amantha’s next Ask Me Anything here: https://www.speakpipe.com/howiwork ** It’s harder than ever to cut through in the workplace – whether you’re job hunting, leading a team, or simply trying to keep up with AI. In this AMA episode, I answer your questions on how to thrive in today’s world of work. In this episode, I share: How to differentiate yourself in a crowded job market where AI is levelling CVs and cover letters. What really makes a high performing team today – from psychological safety to energy management. How to define and develop critical thinking skills in the age of AI. My best tips for stepping into leadership for the first time – from running one-on-ones to avoiding the trap of giving too much advice. Amantha Recommends Loom: My favourite quick video tool for making job applications stand out and for capturing thinking in real time. Tella: A polished way to create video proposals or audition tasks The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier: A simple, practical guide to shifting from advice-giving to coaching with better questions. Grab a copy here. Glad We Met by Steven Rogelberg: Hands down the best book I’ve read on running effective one-on-ones. Get it here. Have a question you want me to answer in the next AMA episode? Reach out via email ([email protected]) or socials – I’d love to hear from you! For more on this, check out my AI slop episode - where I unpack why flooding the world with AI-generated content isn’t the same as creating something meaningful. (Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts) And if the critical thinking bit struck a chord, my chat with futurist Bob Johansen is a great follow-up. He shares how to see AI as augmented intelligence - you plus AI, not you versus AI. Tune in 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • 25 ways AI can make your home life easier
    ** Book in for Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade here: https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ ** AI isn’t just for work. From helping you plan meals to keeping your kids entertained, it can be a powerful tool for everyday life. In this episode, Inventium’s AI expert Neo Aplin joins Amantha to share 25 practical ways to use AI at home, including: Smart shopping with fridge photos and food lists Recipe ideas based on what’s already in your pantry Batch meal prep and planning Laundry and cleaning hacks for tricky stains Personalised fitness advice Fun activities for kids, from Dr. Seuss–style poems to colouring pages Plant identification and care tips Holiday planning and packing lists If you’ve ever wondered how AI can make your life outside of work simpler (and a little more fun) this episode has you covered. 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 ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amantha Imber: Procrastination hacks, my AI workflows, and task management hacks (Part 1)
    **Record a question for Amantha’s next Ask Me Anything here: https://www.speakpipe.com/howiwork ** What do you do when procrastination takes over? How can AI actually change your workflows? And what are the best systems to manage tasks? In this AMA episode, I answer listener questions on procrastination, the Right to Disconnect laws, process bottlenecks, and how I use AI tools in my everyday work. These are the challenges so many of us wrestle with - and I share my practical strategies, missteps, and experiments. In this episode, I share: How I break down overwhelming tasks (including writing my fifth book) and strategies I use to beat procrastination. Why the Right to Disconnect laws may not fit modern, flexible workplaces - and what managers need to rethink. Where to start when fixing a bottleneck in your processes, and how AI can help. My system for keeping notes, tasks, and reminders organised. The GPTs, prompt libraries, and tools I rely on daily - from proposal writing to creating Instagram reels. Amantha recommends: Notion: My digital command centre for projects, tasks, and notes Granola: My go-to meeting notes app that combines live transcripts with my human notes to capture every detail Tella: A simple tool I use for recording and sharing video proposals to add a personal touch Zapier & n8n: Automation powerhouses that streamline repetitive tasks and free up hours every week Jeff Su: A productivity YouTuber whose Notion course transformed how I set up and run my system Have a question you want me to answer in the next AMA episode? Reach out via email ([email protected]) or socials – I’d love to hear from you! 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.
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  • Stop letting AI write bad emails. Do this instead
    ** Book in for Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade here: https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ ** Struggling to get AI to write emails that sound like you? AI expert Neo Aplin joins Amantha to share how to train tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot to act like your own email-savvy executive assistant. Inventium’s GenAI lead Neo Aplin breaks down: Why most people get poor email outputs from AI The critical context AI needs to draft great emails How to build a custom email assistant using ChatGPT projects What to include in your tone and style guide When it's actually worth using AI for email (and when it's not) Plus, Neo shares a clever workaround for using AI to answer repetitive work questions—without it needing to read your whole inbox. Whether you're dealing with a mountain of email or just want replies that actually sound like you, this episode is packed with practical advice for making AI work smarter. 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 ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About How I Work

You know those annoyingly successful people who seem to have it all figured out? Time to steal their playbook. Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber gets world‑class achievers to spill their secrets - the daily strategies behind their success through to life hacks and productivity hacks they’d rather keep to themselves. We’re talking practical tips for boosting your output (including clever AI tools and shortcuts that’ll make you look like a genius), managing overwhelm without losing your mind, and optimising both work and wellbeing. No motivational fluff. Just battle‑tested tactics from people who’ve cracked the code.
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