How I Work

If you’re one of the 16 million people who follow Kayla Itsines on Instagram, you probably see her as a beacon of glowing health and positivity. But not only is she a super fit influencer, she is the co-founder of one of the world’s most successful fitness apps, Sweat, which she co-founded in 2015 and has since sold for several hundred million dollars. In this episode, Kayla speaks about: * Her non-negotiables for well-being * Her approach to simplifying fitness and her daily movement routines * How Kayla has hacked her sleep routine * The strategies Kayla has tried to cut down on her mobile phone use * How she navigates the balance between online presence and personal privacy * Strategies for focusing on positive feedback and the importance of not letting the minority of negative voices overshadow the majority's support. * And how she leads with authenticity and positivity, even when dealing with personal and professional challenges. Get a copy of Kayla's latest book, Reboot, for anyone looking to restart their fitness journey or seeking inspiration to simplify their path to wellness. 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: Linkedin InstagramIf 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.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Rowena MurraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think about this: how many times have you been told to "just be happy" in the midst of chaos? Or to "give yourself a break" when everything seems to be falling apart? The idea sounds simple, but living it can be a whole different story. In this Quick Win episode, I sit down with musical theatre star Lucy Durack who shares how a simple piece of advice changed her life and how she pays it forward to others. 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 https://amantha.substack.com/. Questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au. Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Mae Martin has my dream job - she is Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor. Her job is to advise the top folk at Google on how to be more productive. In this chat, we cover: * Ruthless Prioritisation: the importance of saying no to good things to make room for great things. * Sunday Planning Ritual: Laura’s ritual of planning the upcoming week every Sunday, and her exact process for doing this. * List Funnels: a method to manage tasks by categorising and prioritising them to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. * Downtime: the critical role of downtime in productivity, with Laura sharing her practice of "No Tech Tuesday" to disconnect and recharge. * Generative AI in Productivity: how generative AI tools can augment productivity, automating routine tasks and freeing up time for more strategic work. * And much, much more… Get a copy of Laura’s new book Uptime. 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: Linkedin InstagramIf 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.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Rowena MurraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlock the secret to skyrocketing your productivity with a simple, yet powerful approach to managing your daily tasks. In this Quick Win episode, Professor Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough and master of efficiency, reveals his top strategy for preventing small tasks from derailing your big goals. Learn how to transform your workflow, clear your mental clutter, and make room for what truly matters. My new book The Health Habit is out now. Order your copy here. Connect with me on LinkedIn and Instagram. Sign up for my weekly newsletter for more life-improving tips at https://amantha.substack.com/. Got questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au. Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kemi Nekvapil loves a ritual. And my goodness, she has some good ones. From her 24 things for 2024 through to her annual planning and reflection rituals, Kemi lives a purposeful life. And that’s what I expected from one of Australia’s leading coaches who has been trained personally by Brene Brown, along with being the international best-selling author of Power. So what are Kemi’s secrets to being a stand-out coach? How does she incorporate reflection into every week? And Kemi shares one of the most powerful lessons she has learnt and passes on to her clients - that you should never go to the butcher for bread. Connect with Kemi: https://www.keminekvapil.com/ Follow Kemi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keminekvapil/ Get your copy of Power: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/power-9781761045240 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: Linkedin Instagram 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.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Rowena MurraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much power can just a few words hold? Turns out: a lot. In this Quick Win episode, Olympian Libby Trickett reveals the invaluable advice that changed her life: the power phrase. Facing the challenges of asthma and bronchitis while competing in the world championships, Libby adopted a mantra that propelled her to victory and later helped her navigate life beyond sports. 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 https://amantha.substack.com/. Questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au. Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where success and connection often feel inseparable from our digital devices, it's rare to hear about someone going to extreme lengths to break free. Yet that's exactly what Kristina Karlsson did. Kristina, best known as the founder of the beloved kikki.K stores, shares her remarkable journey from the highs of global expansion to the lows of having her company put into administration. But instead of giving up, Kristina defied odds and picked herself back up. How did she do it? Kristina reveals the most impactful things she did to regain her footing and find success once more. Kristina discusses the power of journaling and daily rituals, such as walking, that helped her navigate through challenging times. She shares her unique approach to planning the year, breaking it down into manageable quarters, and the exciting habit she plans to adopt next. Being part of a habit club, Kristina also reflects on her experiment in eliminating complaining for a month, an adventure that led to some surprising revelations. Discover the empowering journey, the triumphs, and the wisdom of Kristina Karlsson in this episode, and be inspired to cultivate a life filled with intention, resilience, and growth. Connect with Kristina: - Instagram - Dream Life - Virtual Book Club - Habit Club If you are looking for practical and simple tips to improve your life, don't miss out on Amantha’s weekly newsletter, sign up at https://amantha.substack.com/ 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: Linkedin Instagram  Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Liam RiordanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of tasks, feeling like there's never enough time to think deeply about the things that truly matter? Mel Silva, who heads up Google's Australian and NZ business, has been there, and she's found a powerful solution. Thinking Days. And in today's Quick Win episode, you'll learn how to create your own. 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 https://amantha.substack.com/. Questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au. Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singing, dancing, and performing eight shows a week, Broadway star Andy Karl is no stranger to the grind of musical theater. Andy reveals the physical and vocal warm-up routines he depends on to bring his A-game to the stage each day. From tackling vocal warm-up hacks to staying healthy during demanding performances, Andy shares insights that are invaluable for anyone with a high-intensity schedule. Andy also opens up about his journey, from landing his dream role to overcoming a major injury just days before a Broadway opening, providing a glimpse into the dedication and resilience required in the world of theatre. Tune in to hear Andy Karl's strategies for maintaining peak performance and the profound advice he's received over many years of starring roles on Broadway and beyond. Get your tickets to Groundhog Day the musical: https://groundhogday.com.au/ Follow Andy on Instagram. My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here.  Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Instagram 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.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Rowena MurraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you tired of spending too much time composing emails or writing reports from scratch? Do you wish you had more time to focus on the core of your work rather than the administrative tasks? In today's quick win episode, Wharton Professor Katy Milkman shares her favourite time saving hack - the template. From responding to emails to pursuing goals, Katy has unlocked the power of templates to save time and improve outcomes. Check out the full interview with Katy here. 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 https://amantha.substack.com/. Questions or feedback? Email me at amantha@inventium.com.au. Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine walking into a one-on-one meeting with your boss and leaving feeling not just heard, but genuinely empowered. It almost sounds too good to be true, but Professor Steven Rogelberg, a renowned organisational psychologist, insists it's not only possible but essential. In this episode of How I Work, I sit down with Steven to peel back the layers on what makes for effective one-on-one meetings that inspire and motivate. Did you know that the right questions in these meetings can be the key to unlocking your employees' potential? Steven takes us on a deep dive into the crucial ways to approach one-on-one conversations, from asking powerful questions to the subtle art of listening that can fuel positive change. With the shift to remote work, he also touches on how managers can adapt their strategies to maintain that crucial human connection across the digital divide. Grab a copy of Steven's book Glad We Met: https://www.amazon.com.au/Glad-We-Met-Art-Science/dp/0197641873 After immersing yourself in the art of one-on-ones with Steven, don't forget to check out my new book, The Health Habit. It's available now, and you can order your very own copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Stay connected and join me on my quest to improve how we work and live by following me on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai). For those hungry for weekly nuggets of wisdom, my newsletter is the go-to resource. Practical, concise, and always helpful, sign up for a dose of life-enhancing tips at https://amantha.substack.com/. Don’t forget to visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for comprehensive show notes from every episode, and if you have thoughts to share or questions to ask, reach out directly at amantha@inventium.com.au. CREDITS This episode is brought to you by Inventium (https://www.inventium.com.au), with your host Amantha Imber, sound engineering by Martin Imber, and episode production by Liam Riordan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re anything like me or the guests on How I Work, you want to optimise absolutely everything. But when you’re after the best, sometimes ‘good enough’ isn’t good enough. So what do you do when you know exactly how to optimise something, but the right tool doesn’t exist yet?  If you’re Ulrich Dempfle, you build that tool yourself! After learning about REHIT, a very short but very intense exercise protocol with astounding fitness outcomes, Ulrich knew he wanted to give it a go. But doing REHIT correctly can be difficult and even dangerous outside of a lab environment because it requires true maximum effort - the kind of effort that could throw you off a treadmill!  So after trying to imitate the practice on a regular exercise bike and getting nowhere, Ulrich decided to… yes, start his own company and create an AI-powered exercise bike specifically for REHIT workouts.  Ulrich explains exactly what REHIT is, why it’s so effective, and how the CAROL Bike makes it accessible. Unsurprisingly, Ulrich’s also a biohacker, and he shares some of his favourite tools for measuring and managing his health and fitness.  Connect with Ulrich on LinkedIn or find out more about the CAROL Bike Check out the mobility moves here. *** My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here. Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram  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.substack.com/  Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Liam RiordanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smartphones are so ubiquitous today that living without one sounds like something only monks and mountain hermits would be able to do. While many of us crave an extended break from our addictive little pocket-computers, it’s hard to imagine actually making it work. So how did Ryan Shelton pull it off?  The comedian, actor and co-host of The Imperfects podcast felt like his phone was beginning to control him, instead of the other way around. He’d tried to reduce his screen time in the past, but couldn’t make it stick. So he went nuclear and traded in his beloved iPhone for an old-school flip-phone.  As a born entertainer and the host of a podcast all about vulnerability, Ryan’s been more and more focused on human connection in recent years, and his flip-phone experiment was just one part of that.  Ryan shares what did and didn’t work when he switched to the ‘dumb phone’, and breaks down what he’s learned about himself and his mind since starting The Imperfects. He also shares his favourite productivity tools and explains his preferred method for capturing and filing his ideas.    Connect with Ryan on Instagram or listen to The Imperfects podcast Watch this video if you want to write a purpose statement like Ryan: How to know your life purpose in five minutes *** My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here. Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram  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.substack.com/  Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Liam RiordanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dom Price’s health journey didn’t start where he expected. In fact, it started in phases… Phase one was a realisation. He’s always lived like a youngster - he’s energetic, excitable, passionate, and incredibly busy. This made him think he was immortal, even if he wasn’t exactly pursuing a healthy lifestyle. But he realised he was mortal the hard way when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer a couple of years ago.  He says it shocked him, but not quite enough to change him. Phase two was about actively focusing on his health, and it took a major life change to get to this phase. Now that Dom’s a father, he’s realised what was going on - he was responsible only to himself, and the consequences of inaction would be his own to shoulder. That’s no longer the case, and Dom now pursues health and wellbeing not just for his own sake, but for the sake of his partner and his two young twins.  He dives deeper into the moments that changed his approach to health, and shares the main habits and behaviours that he’s finding most beneficial so far.  Connect with Dom on Twitter and LinkedIn and at https://domprice.me/ *** My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here. Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram  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.substack.com/  Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Liam RiordanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggling with the endless cycle of distractions? You're not alone. On this episode of How I Work, I sit down with the wizard of focus, Nir Eyal, who's literally written the book on becoming indistractable. Nir's sharing some top-tier life hacks that go beyond typical self-help fluff. Think about turning every decision into a personal experiment, having actual uninterrupted time with your family, and even carving out sacred moments for your own personal goals. So, whether it's creating your own community 'kibbutz' (yep, it's a thing) or reshuffling your day to make room for what really counts, we're diving into it all. And trust me, your to-do list is going to have some serious FOMO once you get time-boxing down to an art. Ready to shake up your life? Tune in, take notes, and get ready to say bye-bye to being pulled in a million directions. Connect with Nir (https://www.nirandfar.com/) and get a copy of Indistractable (https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/). While you’re revamping your life, don't forget to check out my new book The Health Habit right here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Follow your curiosity and connect with me: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) For more life hacks that actually work, jump onto my weekly newsletter at https://amantha.substack.com/ The full scoop on this episode and more at https://www.amantha.com/podcast. Questions, thoughts? Fire off a mail to amantha@inventium.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Leong discovered the hard way that you can be both fit and unhealthy. While working a high-powered (read: high stress) job that required her to fly around the world, she thought she might need some balance. For some reason, she thought training for an Olympic-distance marathon was the way to do it!  Between working marathon hours and training for a literal marathon, she didn’t have time to slow down when she first got a chest infection. Instead, she loaded up on antibiotics and steroids and powered through. She did the same when the chest infection reappeared, and soon enough she was reliant on her medication. Shortly after, she was bed-ridden for months, suffering from nerve damage so bad she would cry if a breeze struck her the wrong way.  Thus started her lifelong quest for real, life-giving health. And if you’ve listened to Lisa’s ABC show, This Working Life, you know she takes her quests seriously.  Her motto is “every day is lab day,” and the same is true outside the office. Lisa shares a wide variety of the personal health experiments she’s currently running, and outlines the long-term thinking that informs her morning routines and other daily health practices.  Connect with Lisa on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn *** My new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here. Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram  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.substack.com/  Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Episode Producer: Liam RiordanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you tossing and turning every night, struggling to get the restorative sleep you crave? Or perhaps you find yourself reaching for that comfort bar of chocolate a little too often? I can most definitely relate - or at least I could - before I applied some clever behaviour change strategies that I write about in my new book, The Health Habit :) In today’s episode, I share my own health habits that have transformed how I eat, sleep and move, along with how I successfully kicked a several-decade-long sugar addiction and cured my chronic insomnia. 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: 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.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium (https://www.inventium.com.au) Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what goes into getting a book into the world? To celebrate the launch of my new book, I’m taking you behind the scenes of The Health Habit. In this episode, I share how I came up with the idea, the process of pitching it to Penguin Random House (my publisher), how I wrote the manuscript in record time, and everything else involved in getting a book onto shelves. 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: 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.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium (https://www.inventium.com.au) Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall passes are one of the most powerful strategies we can use when it comes to making new habits stick. I explore the "what the hell" effect, the benefits of flexible routines, and the surprising impact of cheat days. Get ready to learn practical strategies for staying on track with your goals, even when life throws you curveballs.  Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ *** Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Instagram  If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a weekly newsletter called One Percent Better. You can sign up for that at: https://amantha.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-identity plays a huge role in shaping our behaviors and decision-making. So it stands to reason that if you want to make a big change to your life, you might need to change your self-identity. I reveal what the research says about self-identity and health habits. I also share some practical steps to help you recreate your own identity and solidify your commitment to new and better habits.  Today’s episode is an extract from my new book The Health Habit, which comes out on January 9, 2024. Learn more about it and pre-order it here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ *** Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Instagram  If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a weekly newsletter called One Percent Better. You can sign up for that at: https://amantha.substack.com/ Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.