Podcast Episodes

My Favourite Tip: Ruth Gotian - The delicate art of finding a mentor

Where do you go when you need career guidance? Maybe the right book or video or article can help, but what about when your questions are more specifi…

3 years, 8 months ago

Atlassian’s Dom Price wants you to up your communication game by designing a “working agreement”

Have you heard praise showered on the concept of being a “lifelong learner”? You might’ve missed it in school, but our kids’ generation are reminded …

3 years, 9 months ago

My Favourite Tip: Jordan Calhoun - Make your devices work for you, not against you

Trying to call Jordan Calhoun, Editor in Chief at Lifehacker, isn’t easy. Trust me - I’ve tried!

Jordan simply doesn’t take chances when it comes to h…

3 years, 9 months ago

Dr Catriona Wallace’s million-dollar nose ring and what it taught her about running a business

Would you say no to a million dollars? Imagine if your business was minutes away from securing a huge investment boost, only for the founder to turn …

3 years, 9 months ago

My Favourite Tip: Evernote Founder Phil Libin - The difference between ‘difficult’ and ‘uncomfortable’ decisions

When you get right down to it, being a leader is ultimately all about being a decision-maker. Everything from hiring a team to devising a business st…

3 years, 9 months ago

This is how I wrote Time Wise

If you’re a frequent How I Work listener, you’ve probably noticed how frequently I’ve been asking guests for specific advice on tackling big projects…

3 years, 9 months ago

My Favourite Tip: Michael Bungay Stanier - How to build an ‘operating manual’ for collaboration

Collaboration can be a pretty volatile part of work… working alongside great people can make even the most mind-numbingly boring tasks feel like pure…

3 years, 9 months ago

“Quirkology” Professor Richard Wiseman on using magic to up your public speaking game

If you know anything about magic, you know a true magician never reveals his secrets. While psychologist and author Richard Wiseman might not share t…

3 years, 9 months ago

My Favourite Tip: Taylor Jacobson - Use technology to find an accountability partner

Did you ever have a great study buddy? Someone in high school or university who made those long sessions on the books a little less punishing? 

What d…

3 years, 9 months ago

Anything you can imagine: how 1800-GOT-JUNK CEO Brian Scudamore turns visions into reality

All entrepreneurs get things wrong; it comes with the territory. But great entrepreneurs love getting things wrong, because it means they’re learning…

3 years, 10 months ago