Do you need to reset? 

Whether you’re starting at a new company, starting a new position, or just starting a new season in your work-life, an effective reset is the key to hitting the ground running at a new, more efficient pace. 

For the execs at Google, this is absolutely critical - that’s why they listen to Laura Mae Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor. Step one: don’t just do what you did last time!

When it’s time to reset her calendar, Laura employs a “zero-based” approach, one that’s common in budgeting, but should be more common in calendaring. Instead of just repeating what she did last year, last season or last week, Laura starts from scratch - from zero - and assesses each new opportunity, task and meeting with fresh eyes. 

Instead of saying, “this is how we’ve done it”, Laura wants you to ask, “is this what I need to do this time?”

Connect with Laura on YouTube or the Google Keyword blog

You can find the full interview here: Productivity expert Laura Mae Martin helps you “spring clean” your work habits before returning to the office

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CREDITS

Produced by Inventium

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

Do you need to reset? Whether you’re starting at a new company, starting a new position, or just starting a new season in your work-life, an effective reset is the key to hitting the ground running at a new, more efficient pace. For the execs at Google, this is absolutely critical - that’s why they listen to Laura Mae Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor. Step one: don’t just do what you did last time!When it’s time to reset her calendar, Laura employs a “zero-based” approach, one that’s common in budgeting, but should be more common in calendaring. Instead of just repeating what she did last year, last season or last week, Laura starts from scratch - from zero - and assesses each new opportunity, task and meeting with fresh eyes. Instead of saying, “this is how we’ve done it”, Laura wants you to ask, “is this what I need to do this time?”Connect with Laura on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU8ezI8GYqs6k3ll9q8NUf_Ba0GSHcp47">YouTube</a> or the <a href="https://blog.google">Google Keyword blog</a>You can find the full interview here: <a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/productivity-expert-laura-mae-martin-helps-you-spring-clean-your-work-habits-before-returning-to-the-office/">Productivity expert Laura Mae Martin helps you “spring clean” your work habits before returning to the office</a>***My new book Time Wise is out now. You can <a href="https://www.amantha.com/time-wise-book/">grab a copy here</a>. Connect with me on the socials:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/?originalSubdomain=au">Linkedin</a><a href="https://twitter.com/amantha?lang=en">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/?hl=en">Instagram</a>  If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at <a href="http://howiwork.co">http://howiwork.co</a>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 <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=amantha@inventium.com.au">amantha@inventium.com.au</a> CREDITSProduced by <a href="https://www.inventium.com.au">Inventium</a>Host: <a href="https://www.amantha.com">Amantha Imber</a>Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

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?

How I Work

Laura Mae Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor, teaches you the “zero-based” calendar approach she uses with her most productive and effective clients.

My Favourite Tip - Laura Mae Martin: Zero-based calendaring

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