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

  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 [email protected] Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast ButlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The Secret to AI productivity? Stop using just one tool.

  Think ChatGPT is the only AI tool you need? Think again. In this episode, we dive into why relying on just one AI tool is holding you back—and how a stacked AI system can dramatically boost your productivity. Inventium’s resident AI expert, Neo Aplin, joins Dr. Amantha Imber to break down: Why AI stacking is a game-changer – The biggest mistake people make when using AI? Thinking one tool can do it all. We break down how combining different AI models can give you better, faster, and more accurate results. The right tool for the right job – ChatGPT is great, but what if there’s a tool that can summarise long documents twice as fast or generate images way more realistically? We explore the strengths and weaknesses of top AI tools and when to use each one. How to build your AI workflow – Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, or business professional, we share a simple system for integrating multiple AI tools into your daily workflow. More efficiency, less frustration. AI tool recommendations – Get our curated list of must-use AI tools that complement ChatGPT and take your productivity to the next level. If you’re serious about making AI work for you, stop thinking small—start stacking. Want to master AI productivity? Check out Inventium’s Gen AI Productivity System—a self-paced course designed to help you boost productivity and save hours every week by using AI smarter. Learn more at https://inventium.com.au/GenAI/ 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: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Ask Me Anything with Dr Amantha Imber: From burnout to boundaries

  Ever wondered how to recover from burnout, set better boundaries, or even which dating app led me to my fiancé? In this special Ask Me Anything episode, I tackle listener-submitted questions on everything from managing overwhelm to making mindful career moves. I share practical strategies I personally use—like the ‘Yes, But’ strategy for setting boundaries, the power of cyclic sighing for stress relief, and how hypnosis has been a game changer for me. In this episode we dive into: How I recovered from burnout and some of the tools I now use to maintain balance Why setting healthy boundaries is critical and how to politely push back The surprising way hypnosis has been a game-changer for my mindset My take on meditation, naps, and why I rely on jogging instead The dating app I used to meet my fiancé (yes, really!) Have a question you want me to answer in the next AMA episode? Reach out via email or socials – I’d love to hear from you! Want to work smarter with AI? Check out Inventium’s Gen AI Productivity System, a self-paced course designed to help you reclaim hours every week by using AI more effectively. Get started at inventium.com.au/GenAI. 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: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Unlocking Gen AI’s full potential: The 95% confidence trick

  Ever feel like AI-generated content just isn’t hitting the mark? That’s because most people expect AI to get things right on the first try—but that’s not how it works. In this episode of How I Work, Dr. Amantha Imber sits down with Inventium’s Gen AI expert, Neo Aplin, to reveal a powerful trick that transforms AI from a basic tool into a true collaborator. The secret? Get AI to interview you first before it generates anything. This simple yet game-changing approach ensures better, more relevant results—every time. What You’ll Learn: Why AI often gets things wrong without proper context—and how to fix it The 95% Confidence Rule: How to make AI ask clarifying questions before responding How treating AI like a conversation partner improves content quality A step-by-step example of using this method for sales emails What to do when AI asks a question you can’t answer How to refine AI-generated content through iterative Q&A Next time you prompt AI, add this line: Before you respond, ask me any questions you need until you are 95% confident in doing a great job. Want to master Gen AI? Check out Inventium’s Gen AI Productivity System, a self-paced online course designed to help you work smarter and reclaim hours every week. Get started at https://inventium.com.au/genai/ Connect with Neo Aplin 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: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Rewire your exhausted mind: Sarah Grynberg's tools for over-achievers

  Are you trapped in an exhausting cycle of achievement without fulfilment? Do you lie awake at night wondering how success or status can feel so empty? What if the gap between your exhausted reality and your greatest life could be bridged by simple mindset shifts? What if transformation required minutes, not months? My good friend Sarah Grynberg has been there, and she made the improvements needed to change her life. Sarah hit a point where she felt exhausted and unfulfilled, even with all she had achieved in her career and personal life. That’s when she decided to dive deeper into the mind-body connection Now, Sarah is the host of the chart topping podcast A Life of Greatness and one of the most requested podcast interviewers for international guests, as well as a mindset coach and author of the newly released book, Living a Life Of Greatness. Sarah shares: How you can change your negative thoughts to create a more positive outlook on life Why gossiping is actually making your life worse A simple way you can change your decision making process to get the best results Some easy meditation techniques for beginners who struggle getting into it Key Quotes: “Forgiveness is not letting the other person off the hook, it’s about letting yourself be free.” “Once we have a negative thought it is very hard to change that. But the way that we can disrupt that thought is by moving to the better feeling thought.” Connect with Sarah on Instagram or her website. For more from Sarah you can hear her even more on her podcast or buy her new book. 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 ButlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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