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We're are in constant communication at work. So how do we actually improve the way we talk to each other? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, Aimee Foster, Senior Manager Learning Design at NIDA Corporate Training explains how we can use aspects of performance to improve our communication skills at work. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Aimee Foster, Senior Manager Learning Design at NIDA Corporate Training Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being perfect sounds like a good thing. But is striving for perfect stopping you from achieving your best? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, host Deborah Ho shares her experiences with perfectionism and the steps you can take to reduce stress and adopt a growth mentality.  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On average, we're spending 10 to 23 hours a week in meetings. So, which meetings could have been an email?  Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, we speak to Dr Libby Sander about making meetings worth your time and what to do if they're not. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Dr Libby Sander  Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Habits are part of our daily lives. We can do them without even thinking. So how do we set up a new habit and stick to it? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, we speak to Dr Mellisa Marot about why some habits are harder to keep than others, and which habits are the best ones to make. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Dr Melissa Marot from The Mind Room Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time blocking is one of those simple hacks, that can be hard to actually stick to. But so many successful people swear by it, why not give it a go? Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, we speak to Paul Minors about the benefits of time blocking, how to implement it and how it could change your whole day. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Paul Minors Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a New Year, which means one sure thing; the question "What's your New Year's resolution?". But how helpful are resolutions at helping you achieve your goals? Mia Freedman, co-founder of Mamamia, prefers a 'word of the year' to guide her, and in this episode she gives an insight into her word of 2022. Plus, Deb takes us through some of her processes to refresh and prepare for a new year. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Mia Freedman Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've no doubt heard of Imposter Syndrome. It's the feeling that, despite your experience and qualifications, you're not meant to be somewhere, and you'll be found out any minute. But is Imposter Syndrome something that can work for you? Jessie Stephens, author and Executive Editor at Mamamia, believes so. She speaks to us about how she made it through the doubts that came with writing her first book, Heart Sick. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Jessie Stephens Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have heard the sentiment 'cluttered desk, cluttered mind', and while that might be true, improving your workspace takes more than a quick tidy. On today's episode, Deb gives you some tips on organising your digital space, plus Feng Shui expert Mina Zheng explains how energy plays a part in productivity, and how you can improve your workspace in a few easy steps. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Mina Zheng from Feng Shui Australia Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want more sleep, but often life gets in the way and we might not get the right amount or quality sleep. But lack of good sleep can have more effects on your work, and life, than you know. On today's episode, we are joined by Shantha Rajaratnam, the chair of the Sleep Health Foundation, to shed some light on the impact sleep has on our health and productivity, plus how to improve our quality of sleep. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Shantha Rajaratnam Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does your inbox look like? Is it full of unread messages, tidily organised or somewhere in between? Claire Murphy is a journalist and host of Mamamia's daily news podcast The Quicky, and she gets a lot of emails. But her inbox ends up empty by the end of every. Single. Day. She joins us to let us in on her tips for an immaculate inbox. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Claire Murphy Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might have heard of the convergent mindset and the divergent mindset, also known as the creative and productive brain. But what does that actually mean? And how can you utilise both in your work? To break this down for us, we're joined by Anne Manning, founding partner at Drum Circle and an instructor of creative thinking and change leadership at Harvard University. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Anne Manning Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know the drill. You start a meeting full of good intentions to keep things on track to not waste anyone's time. But things can get away from you. So how do you make the most of meetings, and everyone's limited time? The answer, of course, is create an agenda! To give some tips on creating the best agenda you can, we're joined by Darren Chait, the co-founder and COO of hugo.team. Plus, Deb breaks down some ways to maximise your meeting potential. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.