When his past students complained of being stuck in jobs they hated, organisational psychologist and best-selling author Adam Grant decided he needed to find a remedy. He says we should all be scheduling regular life check-ups. 

When his past students complained of being stuck in jobs they hated, organisational psychologist and best-selling author Adam Grant decided he needed to find a remedy. He says we should all be scheduling regular life check-ups.

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.

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&nbsp;- the daily strategies behind their success through to&nbsp;life hacks and productivity hacks they&rsquo;d rather keep to themselves. We&rsquo;re talking practical tips for boosting your output (including clever AI tools and shortcuts that&rsquo;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&rsquo;ve cracked the code.

Have you ever wondered if the worlds leading entrepreneurs, writers, musicians and business people construct their day differently to you?

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BEST OF: Why Adam Grant wants you to schedule a regular life check-up

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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)

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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 https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe

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Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

 

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**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&rsquo;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:
<ul>
<li>The ways your people-pleasing could be holding you back.</li>
<li>Why giving feedback as a "shit sandwich" doesn&rsquo;t actually work.</li>
<li>How she changed her people-pleasing behaviour.</li>
<li>Why you&rsquo;ll never succeed at getting everyone to like your decisions.</li>
<li>The one thing you should prioritise over kindness when giving feedback.</li>
</ul>
Key Quotes:
&ldquo;How hard I work has nothing to do with how worthy I am as a person.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Most decisions you make there is going to be someone that&rsquo;s not going to like the decision.&rdquo;
Connect with Laura on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laura.henshaw/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, subscribe to <a href="https://linktr.ee/kic.app?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaHFJc7ZHINaedyecngZji2FaBB_EMvZqP05qchXHfJHO1wryViKg_KbkA_aem_cy4SY0clFoZ4ZWr4tSScLg">KIC APP</a> and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kicpod/?hl=en">KIC Pod</a>
&nbsp;
My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: <a href="https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/">https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/</a>
Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber</a>)
Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanthai">https://www.instagram.com/amanthai</a>)
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 <a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcast">https://www.amantha.com/podcast</a> for full show notes from all episodes.
Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au
&nbsp;
Credits:
Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

BEST OF: The People-Pleasing Trap: How Laura Henshaw escaped it (and how you can too)

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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 amantha@inventium.com.au 

Credits: 
Host: Amantha Imber 
Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler 

**BEST OF**
You can be ticking off goals, crushing deadlines, and still feel like you&rsquo;re missing the point. If your time and energy aren&rsquo;t going where they should, it might be because you&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
I&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
We unpack how to spot when you&rsquo;re drifting, what a broken scoreboard looks like, and why tiny rituals can have an outsized impact when life gets overwhelming.&nbsp;
Sahil &amp; I discuss:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Why the scoreboard you use shapes your priorities and choices&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Sahil&rsquo;s monthly &ldquo;think day&rdquo; and how it helps him course-correct&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">A mindset shift that radically simplified his business and life&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">His &ldquo;buyer or seller&rdquo; test for deciding what to drop&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">A 3-minute journaling ritual that helped him survive book launch&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">The underrated power of sending thoughtful messages to friends&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">What &ldquo;social wealth&rdquo; really means&mdash;and why it&rsquo;s the key to a great life&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">How he fuels creativity through reading, walking, and reflection&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">His cautious take on AI&rsquo;s future impact on work and society&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">A simple way to start your day that replaces doomscrolling with curiosity&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Key Quotes&nbsp;
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">&ldquo;If you have the right scoreboard, your actions align around the right things. If your scoreboard is broken, your actions will be too.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">&ldquo;When you think something nice about someone, let them know right then.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Connect with Sahil Bloom on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/SahilBloom">X (Twitter)</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom/">LinkedIn</a> and his <a href="https://www.sahilbloom.com/#Hero">website</a>. Check out his latest book <a href="https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/">The Five Types of Wealth</a>.&nbsp;
My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/">https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/</a>&nbsp;
Connect with me on the socials:&nbsp; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber</a>&nbsp; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanthai">https://www.instagram.com/amanthai</a>&nbsp;
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 <a href="https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe">https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe</a>&nbsp;
Visit <a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcast">https://www.amantha.com/podcast</a> for full show notes from all episodes.&nbsp;
Get in touch at <a href="mailto:amantha@inventium.com.au">amantha@inventium.com.au</a>&nbsp;
Credits:&nbsp; Host: Amantha Imber&nbsp; Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler&nbsp;

BEST OF: Sahil Bloom on building a scoreboard that reflects what matters

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That beautiful leather-bound journal you bought with the best intentions? The one now gathering dust under a pile of books? You're not alone.

After 40 years of failed journaling attempts, Michael Bungay Stanier finally cracked the code to sustainable reflection—and it's likely nothing like what you've tried before.

Michael is the author behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Coaching Habit (which Brené Brown called "a classic"), with over 1.5 million books sold worldwide. Named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching by Thinkers50, his insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company.

In this conversation, Michael shares:
His surprisingly simple journaling breakthrough that eliminates the most common barriers to consistency
A powerful weekly reflection framework that drives tangible results (not just empty introspection)
The counterintuitive boundary system he uses to prevent work overload while maximizing impact
Why he rejects popular "word of the year" goal-setting (and what he does instead)

Whether you're a serial journal abandoner or simply seeking more intentional reflection practices, Michael's practical approach offers a refreshing alternative to traditional journaling methods that actually sticks.

Key Quotes:

“One thing that is really helpful is just to know I don’t have to say yes right away.”

“I have failed to successfully journal since I was 16. I’m now 57, so I’ve been attempting to journal for 40 years.”

“If you just start asking yourself what you want day in and day out it just starts forcing a deep clarity.”

Connect with Michael via his website,Instagram, LinkedIn, or buy the Do Something That Matters Journal.

 

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 amantha@inventium.com.au

 

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

**BEST OF**
That beautiful leather-bound journal you bought with the best intentions? The one now gathering dust under a pile of books? You're not alone.
After 40 years of failed journaling attempts, Michael Bungay Stanier finally cracked the code to sustainable reflection&mdash;and it's likely nothing like what you've tried before.
Michael is the author behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Coaching Habit (which Bren&eacute; Brown called "a classic"), with over 1.5 million books sold worldwide. Named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching by Thinkers50, his insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company.
In this conversation, Michael shares:
<ul>
<li>His surprisingly simple journaling breakthrough that eliminates the most common barriers to consistency</li>
<li>A powerful weekly reflection framework that drives tangible results (not just empty introspection)</li>
<li>The counterintuitive boundary system he uses to prevent work overload while maximizing impact</li>
<li>Why he rejects popular "word of the year" goal-setting (and what he does instead)</li>
</ul>
Whether you're a serial journal abandoner or simply seeking more intentional reflection practices, Michael's practical approach offers a refreshing alternative to traditional journaling methods that actually sticks.
Key Quotes:
&ldquo;One thing that is really helpful is just to know I don&rsquo;t have to say yes right away.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I have failed to successfully journal since I was 16. I&rsquo;m now 57, so I&rsquo;ve been attempting to journal for 40 years.&rdquo;
&ldquo;If you just start asking yourself what you want day in and day out it just starts forcing a deep clarity.&rdquo;
Connect with Michael via his <a href="https://www.mbs.works/">website,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mbs_works">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier/">LinkedIn</a>, or buy the <a href="https://www.mbs.works/do-something-that-matters-journal/">Do Something That Matters Journal.</a>
&nbsp;
My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: <a href="https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/">https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/</a>
Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber</a>)
Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanthai">https://www.instagram.com/amanthai</a>)
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 <a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcast">https://www.amantha.com/podcast</a> for full show notes from all episodes.
Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au
&nbsp;
Credits:
Host: Amantha Imber
Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

BEST OF:  Journaling for people who hate journaling: Michael Bungay Stanier's game-changing method

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