• Mark Bouris: There’s No Such Thing As Failure, It’s Win Or Learn
    Dec 18 2022

    Every successful person will have to grapple with failure at some stage in their career.

    Whether we choose to see this as the end of an endeavour or an opportunity to learn and grow, is up to us.

    This episode we speak with industry leader and entrepreneur Mark Bouris about what he considers to be a failure and how he developed a process to combat future challenges.

    And we also hear from, Optus customer and founder of AirGarden Prue Bauer who discusses her early business failure and how she turned it into a success.

    CREDITS:

    Host: Deborah Ho

    Guests: Entrepreneur, innovator, academic & author- Mark Bouris and AirGarden and Optus Business Customer Prue Bauer

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Producer: Clare O'Halloran

    Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

    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.

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    8 mins
  • Four Ways To Be A Better Leader
    Dec 11 2022

    Today we take a look at what makes a good boss and an effective leader in the workplace.

    We speak with Kirstin Ferguson, an award winning leadership specialist about the difference between management and leadership, why it's important to know the difference, how to be a leader in your own role and the key skills she sees in strong leaders.

    Before Productivity Expert Deborah Ho, breaks down some practical ways to be a better leader and create a more human-centric workplace.

    CREDITS:

    Host: Deborah Ho

    Guest: Kirstin Ferguson, leadership expert, executive coach, writer and public speaker.

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Producer: Clare O'Halloran

    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.

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    6 mins
  • How To Make Hybrid Work, Work For You
    Dec 4 2022

    There’s no doubt COVID challenged us to innovate, and while it may have felt like an uphill battle at times, some of the benefits like hybrid work - could be here to stay.

    This episode, we’re joined by Dr Sean Gallagher, the Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, to talk about the pros and cons of a hybrid work place, and how to make it the most productive for you!

    CREDITS:

    Host: Deborah Ho

    Guest: Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, Dr Sean Gallagher

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    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.

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    7 mins
  • Can Colour Make You More Productive?
    Nov 27 2022

    Science says colours can make us feel specific emotions, but can they make you more productive?

    This episode we're joined by psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers, to break down how you can best use colour in your workplace to enhance productivity and spark creativity.

    CREDITS:

    Host: Deborah Ho

    Guest: Psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    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.

    https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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    8 mins
  • The Secret To Unlocking Your Productivity Potential
    Nov 20 2022

    The saying goes "we all have the same amount of hours in a day", but how we use those hours really counts.

    From planning our day the night before, to prioritising goals and utilising your body clock global productivity authority Donna McGeorge shares with us her top ten tips to make your workday more productive. But her 11th tip - is absolute gold!

    CREDITS:

    Host: Deborah Ho

    Guest: Productivity Coach Donna McGeorge

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    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.

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    7 mins
  • Do Power Naps Actually Work?
    Nov 13 2022

    The age old question… to nap or not to nap? Will you wake up feeling refreshed and more productive or does napping actually have the opposite effect?

    This episode we're joined by Sleep Scientist Dr Kathleen Maddison to find out is "power naps" are really a thing? And the best way to hack your sleep to get the most out of your day!

    CREDITS:

    Host: Deborah Ho

    Guest: Sleep Scientist Dr Kathleen Maddison

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    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.

    https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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    6 mins
  • What Not To Do In Meetings
    Nov 6 2022

    We all have meeting no-no's, and while some are valid pet peeves others could be wasting both yours and your colleagues time and costing you a major loss in productivity.

    Today we’re speaking to Hollie Barac, a virtual assistant specialising in productivity, to find out how we can make our meetings better - especially now so much of our work-life is spent online.

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      Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

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      CREDITS:

      Host: Deborah Ho

      Guest: Hollie Barac, Virtal Assistant and Mentor

      Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

      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.

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      8 mins
    • The Thing Most Successful People Do After Work
      Oct 30 2022

      Today’s episode of 8 Minutes To Change Your Work Life is all about what happens after you’ve clocked-off, and it’s as simple as picking up a book.

      A five year study looked at more than 200 self made millionaires to study their habits and behaviours and today we're speaking to the man behind the research Tom Corely.

      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: Author of award winning book Rich Habits Tom Corely

        Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

        COMPLETE SURVEY HERE:

        We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts.
        By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here

        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.

        https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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        7 mins