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Amantha Imber
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  • Quick Win: The surprising upside of shorter tenure
    Long tenure sounds like a good thing - until it starts holding your business back. Here’s what I learned when I stopped treating it as a badge of honour. In this Quick Win, I’m joined again by clinical psychologist Sabina Read to unpack the hidden downside of long staff tenure. I share how high tenure at Inventium was quietly stalling innovation, what finally shifted my thinking, and why I now see shorter tenure as a healthy sign of growth. Sabina and I discuss: The hidden shadow side of long tenure Why fresh thinking often gets ignored by legacy voices How old experiences can kill new ideas before they start Why newer team members often bring better solutions A mindset shift that helped me reframe turnover Key Quote “If it’s happening at Inventium, where we talk about innovation every day, it can happen anywhere.” Listen to the full episode with Sabina here. 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 [email protected] Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Steal Atlassian’s playbook for building stronger teams without an office
    Most companies think connection is built in the office. Atlassian discovered the opposite. In this episode, I’m joined by Avani Prabhakar, Chief People Officer at Atlassian. Avani takes us inside Atlassian’s Team Anywhere model, which has redefined how 13,000 people across the globe work together. We unpack what really drives connection, how to structure your workday to avoid Zoom fatigue, and why Atlassian ditched PowerPoint altogether. If you’ve ever wondered what the future of work actually looks like in practice, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look. Avani and I discuss: The difference between “remote first” and “distributed first” work Why connection doesn’t come from sporadic office attendance Atlassian’s framework for intentional togetherness (ITG) How to design your workday to balance meetings, deep work, and collaboration Why Atlassian banned PowerPoint and moved to a written-first culture How asynchronous communication transformed decision-making The role of AI agents in HR and how non-technical teams built their own tools The four stages of becoming a strategic AI user Avani’s predictions for the future of work: asynchronous by default, AI collaboration, and focusing on how we work rather than where Key Quotes “Connection wasn’t built by sporadic office attendance. Real connection happens when you intentionally bring people together with a purpose.” “The future of work won’t be about where we work. It will be about how we work.” Connect with Avani on LinkedIn. 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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  • Quick Win: What teams get wrong about psychological safety
    You could be trying your hardest to build psychological safety - and still be getting it wrong. Here’s why just one person feeling unsafe can quietly unravel your entire team. In this Quick Win episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Sabina Read to unpack one of the biggest leadership mistakes I made last year: misunderstanding how psychological safety really works. We talk about how uneven safety erodes trust, and I share the exact tool my team now uses to make sure we catch culture issues early - before they snowball. Sabina and I discuss: Why psychological safety must be universal, not just widespread The ripple effect of one team member feeling unsafe How safety gaps shift conversations into private whispers The ritual we now use to track team health every 6–8 weeks Why we focus on what’s working - not just what’s broken Key Quote “If just one person doesn’t feel psychologically safe, that can do a lot of damage to the whole level of trust within the team.” Listen to the full episode with Sabina here. 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 [email protected] Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • How to lead when you’re scared of saying the wrong thing, with Clare Stephens
    What happens when you say the wrong thing online - or at work - and suddenly feel the world closing in? Clare Stephens knows this all too well. After publishing an article that completely missed the mark, she was hit with a wave of outrage that forced her to rethink how she apologised, how she listened, and how she led. In this episode, I sit down with Clare Stephens, writer, podcaster, and former editor-in-chief at Mamamia. We talk about the lessons she’s learnt from being on the receiving end of online criticism, what makes an apology actually land, and how leaders can foster a culture where mistakes don’t spell disaster. Clare also shares how she walked away from what she thought was her dream role to pursue a more creative and values-aligned path. By the end of our conversation, you’ll have a new lens on handling criticism, leading with empathy, and making decisions that keep you true to yourself. Clare and I discuss: Why Clare avoids the term “cancel culture” and what she sees instead The psychological toll of public shaming and internet outrage How constructive feedback – not angry comments – changed her perspective The key difference between apologising online and at work Why leaders fear saying the wrong thing, and how to navigate this Clare’s decision-making hack for choosing what to say yes and no to How comparison with her twin sister shaped her career – and what motherhood taught her about self-worth Key Quotes “The less you do, the quicker the fire ends.” “Sometimes saying yes is just procrastination.” Connect with Clare Stephens on Instagram, LinkedIn and pre-order her latest book The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done 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: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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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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