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Most people use AI like a polite assistant: “do this, write that, draft this.” The problem? It rarely pushes back or challenges your thinking - leaving your blind spots intact.

In this episode, Inventium’s AI expert Neo Aplin joins me to share how to flip the script and use AI as a creative collaborator. You’ll learn:
Why AI naturally behaves like a sycophantic assistant - and how to change that
How to use prompts to make AI act as a devil’s advocate
Ways to test how your ideas or presentations will land with different audiences
How to use AI for “jobs to be done” brainstorming and innovation
Why using AI for perspective-shifting is better than not testing your ideas at all

If you want AI to make you smarter (not just faster) this episode will show you how.

 

My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here:https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ 

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Credits: 

Host: Amantha Imber 

Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

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Most people use AI like a polite assistant: &ldquo;do this, write that, draft this.&rdquo; The problem? It rarely pushes back or challenges your thinking - leaving your blind spots intact.
In this episode, Inventium&rsquo;s AI expert Neo Aplin joins me to share how to flip the script and use AI as a creative collaborator. You&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why AI naturally behaves like a sycophantic assistant - and how to change that</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to use prompts to make AI act as a devil&rsquo;s advocate</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ways to test how your ideas or presentations will land with different audiences</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to use AI for &ldquo;jobs to be done&rdquo; brainstorming and innovation</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why using AI for perspective-shifting is better than not testing your ideas at all</li>
</ul>
If you want AI to make you smarter (not just faster) this episode will show you how.
&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/"> </a><a href="https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/">https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/</a>&nbsp;
Connect with me on the socials: 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"> </a><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: 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

The secret to smarter AI? Make it disagree with you

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**BEST OF**

In an effort to make time for ourselves, many of us fall back on using To Do lists and time blocking. But often these strategies can end up with the same result: getting lost in chasing productivity. So how do we make time for the things that truly count?

Oliver Burkeman is a New York Times bestselling author of books such as ‘Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals’ and ‘Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts’. Oliver is also a regular columnist for The Guardian.

If there is anyone who truly understands the philosophy and psychology of time management and happiness, it’s Oliver.

Oliver shares:
The mindset you should be using when you first approach a task if you want it to be achieved easily
How you can free up time by minimising time spent on worrying
The strategy you should be utilising instead of a to-do list to actually create a sense of achievement
Why being open to distractions can actually be beneficial

Key Quotes:
"Don't start from the position that unexpected things happening must be bad."

“There is this tendency to set things up in your mind so that you can never feel like you’ve done something well enough."

Connect with Oliver via his website, or get his latest book, Meditations for Mortals, 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 amantha@inventium.com.au

 

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

**BEST OF**
In an effort to make time for ourselves, many of us fall back on using To Do lists and time blocking. But often these strategies can end up with the same result: getting lost in chasing productivity. So how do we make time for the things that truly count?
Oliver Burkeman is a New York Times bestselling author of books such as &lsquo;Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals&rsquo; and &lsquo;Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts&rsquo;. Oliver is also a regular columnist for The Guardian.
If there is anyone who truly understands the philosophy and psychology of time management and happiness, it&rsquo;s Oliver.
Oliver shares:
<ul>
<li>The mindset you should be using when you first approach a task if you want it to be achieved easily</li>
<li>How you can free up time by minimising time spent on worrying</li>
<li>The strategy you should be utilising instead of a to-do list to actually create a sense of achievement</li>
<li>Why being open to distractions can actually be beneficial</li>
</ul>
Key Quotes: "Don't start from the position that unexpected things happening must be bad."
&ldquo;There is this tendency to set things up in your mind so that you can never feel like you&rsquo;ve done something well enough."
Connect with Oliver via his <a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/">website,</a> or get his latest book, Meditations for Mortals, <a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/meditationsformortals">here</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: Want to make time for the things that count? Oliver Burkeman has your time management answers

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**BEST OF**

In our modern workplaces, is suffering from burn out now simply a matter of when, rather than if?

For a slightly different episode, I’m joined by Sabina Read to discuss my own personal experience with burn out and how you can manage it if it hits you.

Sabina is a distinguished Australian psychologist who makes regular appearances on Radio 3AW's Afternoons program, works as SEEK's Resident Psychologist and co-hosts the top-rated podcast Human Cogs.

This is a dive into the world of burnout so you can understand why it happens, what influences it and how you can survive it.

Sabina and I share:
The signs of incoming burnout that many of us miss
The external factors that can cause you to burn out
Sabina’s tips on what you can do to avoid burnout
The very specific thing that helped me recover from burnout

Key Quotes:

“This is not something you wrap in a bow and neatly take forward so you never burn out.”

“We do need to differentiate burn out from exhaustion.”

Connect with Sabina via her website, Instagram, or check out her podcast Human Cogs. 

 

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**
In our modern workplaces, is suffering from burn out now simply a matter of when, rather than if?
For a slightly different episode, I&rsquo;m joined by Sabina Read to discuss my own personal experience with burn out and how you can manage it if it hits you.
Sabina is a distinguished Australian psychologist who makes regular appearances on Radio 3AW's Afternoons program, works as SEEK's Resident Psychologist and co-hosts the top-rated podcast Human Cogs.
This is a dive into the world of burnout so you can understand why it happens, what influences it and how you can survive it.
Sabina and I share:
<ul>
<li>The signs of incoming burnout that many of us miss</li>
<li>The external factors that can cause you to burn out</li>
<li>Sabina&rsquo;s tips on what you can do to avoid burnout</li>
<li>The very specific thing that helped me recover from burnout</li>
</ul>
Key Quotes:
&ldquo;This is not something you wrap in a bow and neatly take forward so you never burn out.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We do need to differentiate burn out from exhaustion.&rdquo;
Connect with Sabina via her <a href="https://www.sabinareadpsychology.com.au/">website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sabinaread/">Instagram</a>, or check out her podcast <a href="https://www.sabinareadpsychology.com.au/podcast">Human Cogs</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: I burnt out completely last year. This is how I recovered.

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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’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)

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**
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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