Лучшие подкасты про 8 Minutes (2024)

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Mark Bouris: There’s No Such Thing As Failure, It’s Win Or Learn 9:23

2y ago9:23

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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 f…

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#11 - More rabbits, no murders, but a high death toll nonetheless 8:14

2y ago8:14

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This is not a murder podcast, except for when it is. Instead, it is a quickfire general knowledge quiz podcast, with a focus on efficiency. It's not for everyone, but might it be for you? Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/dp/0008541604?sa-no-redirect=1. Use Amaz…

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#10 - Please coax this podcast down the stairs one step at a time 7:53

2y ago7:53

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This podcast doesn't have a ten-minute intro. It doesn't even have a ten-minute total run time. 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks, is a quickfire quiz pod, in which we (I) ask what are hopefully good general knowledge questions, and don't try to sell you anything. Well, except one book. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used …

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Four Ways To Be A Better Leader 7:37

2y ago7:37

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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 P…

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#9 - The Spayed Cat Strut 8:09

2y ago8:09

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Some podcasts have about 15 minutes of filler. This one doesn't. This is the ninth episode of the new quickfire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. And one of the questions is about a spayed cat. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/…

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#8 - Wiff waff, epitaph puns and a bit of French accent on top 8:29

2y ago8:29

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Quick-fire quiz! 25 general knowledge questions - mixed topics, mixed difficulty - knocked out in only eight minutes or so. Perfect for people who love quizzing podcasts, but who do not like protracted 15-minute intros quite as much. Topics in this edition include mackerel, Rod Stewart, Madame Tussauds and at least one cat. Collins Ultimate Quiz Ni…

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How To Make Hybrid Work, Work For You 8:55

2y ago8:55

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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,…

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#7 - PRO TIP; If you can't catch, don't throw 8:12

2y ago8:12

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The seventh episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. Includes questions on perfume, diseases, SEGA consoles and being mutilated by animals. So, something for everyone there. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Boo…

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#6 - I can only apologise for the singing in this one 8:01

2y ago8:01

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The sixth episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. CONTENT WARNING: There is a brief period of very bad falsetto singing in this episode. I was caught up in the mood, sorry. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Boo…

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Can Colour Make You More Productive? 8:52

2y ago8:52

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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 consult…

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#5 - I'm assuming you scored 25/25, right? 8:05

2y ago8:05

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The fifth episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. I almost break into song during this episode. And for that, I can only apologise. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/dp/0008541604?sa-no-redirect=1 Follow …

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#4 - Rabbits, murderers and cyanide 7:42

2y ago7:42

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The fourth of four (thus far) episodes of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. Spoken in the kind of dispassionate voice you might more commonly associate with a bailiff or insurance claims handler. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimat…

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The Secret To Unlocking Your Productivity Potential 8:52

2y ago8:52

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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!…

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#3 - The algorithms are already not working properly 8:12

2y ago8:12

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The third episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. A highly scientific series of algorithms designed to ensure a variety of subjects are covered in each episode appear not to have worked very well, and the questions in this episode lean heavily British. Mind you, so does the accent. Collins U…

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Do Power Naps Actually Work? 7:39

2y ago7:39

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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: De…

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#2 - Over 7 million downloads and counting (as far as you know) 8:01

2y ago8:01

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The second episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. Includes a mouse, two pigs, and a fundamental misunderstanding of the podcast medium. Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for this thing: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/dp/0008541604?sa-no-redirect=1…

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What Not To Do In Meetings 8:32

2y ago8:32

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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 i…

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#1 - ...Interro-what? 7:27

2y ago7:27

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The first episode of the new rapid-fire quiz podcast, 25 Questions In About 8 Minutes Or So, by Mark Deeks. Includes questions on a dam, a bird, a nut and a fire. All questions taken from this incredibly yellow book, Collins Ultimate Quiz Night, the book used for questions - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Ultimate-Night-Puzzle-Books/dp/00085416…

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The Thing Most Successful People Do After Work 7:57

2y ago7:57

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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 lis…

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Do Meeting Free Days Actually Work? 8:01

2+ y ago8:01

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All office-workers know there is nothing worse than a meeting, just for the sake of a meeting. New data has found that the average professional spends more than half their work week in meetings. So what's the solution? This week we hear from ‎Cyril Peupion from Work Smarter, Live Better to find out if meeting free days actually work? COMPLETE SURVE…

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Does Eating The Same Breakfast Everyday Help You Make Better Decisions? 8:33

2+ y ago8:33

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We make thousands of little decisions every single day, and the longer the day goes on the worse your decision making ability becomes. Today on 8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life, Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber helps you hack your mornings to take some of those pesky decisions off your plate. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening!…

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We're Back With More Ways To Change Your Work Life... 1:14

2+ y ago1:14

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Season 2 is launching on the 12th of September... https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Mamamia Podcasts

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The One Thing You Need To Do To Improve Workplace Communication 9:43

3y ago9:43

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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 lis…

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Is Being A Perfectionist Stopping You From Succeeding? 8:20

3y ago8:20

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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 0…

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The One Thing To Ask Yourself Before Every Meeting 8:49

3y ago8:49

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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@…

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66 Days & Small Changes: How To Set Up A New Habit 8:08

3y ago8:08

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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…

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How Time Blocking Can Change Your Whole Day 8:37

3y ago8:37

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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 list…

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How To Actually Stick To Your New Year’s Goals 8:47

3y ago8:47

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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 proc…

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How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome 8:35

3y ago8:35

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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 th…

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Improve Your Workspace, Improve Your Work Life 8:08

3y ago8:08

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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 worksp…

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Three Steps To Improve Your Sleep 8:56

3y ago8:56

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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…

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The Simple Inbox Trick That Will Change Your Day 7:58

3y ago7:58

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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 …

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How To Tap Into Your Productive And Creative Mindset 8:09

3y ago8:09

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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 …

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Yes, Your Meeting Needs An Agenda 8:33

3y ago8:33

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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, t…

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What The Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast 8:03

3y ago8:03

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Waking up early is part of many successful people's day. But how can you integrate early mornings into your routine, in a sustainable way? Laura Vanderkam has the answers. She's a writer and podcaster, and author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: How to Achieve More at Work and at Home. She joins us to shed some light on why w…

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How Saying No Can Lead To More 'Yes’ In Your Life 8:41

3y ago8:41

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Saying yes to absolutely everything in life can lead to burn out, as our guest Grace Jennings-Edquist discovered. The author of The Yes Woman: How To Reclaim Your Power By Finally Saying No, Grace breaks down how saying 'yes' to the right things can lead to more opportunities and balance in your work and personal life. CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Wit…

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Yes, A Daily Routine Can Change Your Life 8:04

3y ago8:04

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Most people have some sort of a routine, but how strictly do you stick to it? Mark Bouris has been getting up at the same time, going to the same cafe and ordering the same thing as part of his routine for the last 25 years, and believes it's one of the secrets to his success. The businessman and podcast host joins us to share why he thinks a routi…

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Time Management For Mortals 7:41

3y ago7:41

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How many items are on your to-do list? And do you ever manage to tick everything off? There could be one major reason for that... Author and productivity expert Oliver Burkeman believes that systems, not goals, are more achievable for the average person. He joins Deb to explain how reframing your goals could have you getting more done. GET IN TOUCH…

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The One Question You Have To Ask Yourself Before Posting On Social Media 8:14

3y ago8:14

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Balancing the professional and personal on your social accounts can be tricky. So how to strike the right balance between sharing too much or too little? How do you stay authentic and relatable but still deliver on the goals of your business? Jane Lu is the founder of the fashion brand Showpo, and she knows all the ways to keep your profile profess…

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Five Tech Solutions That Will Make You Focus 7:52

3y ago7:52

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With all the endless ‘work smarter’ solutions out there in the world, where do you even start? A quick google of ‘work smarter’ solutions will bring up so many that it can feel overwhelming to even comprehend or to know which ones are the best for you to help you focus. Remember not all technology out there is created equal, so don’t be afraid to u…

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Do I Need To Be On TikTok? 7:54

3y ago7:54

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TikTok is a relatively new social media platform that allows you to upload and view 15-60 second videos, and it’s a game changer for businesses. Deb has created a few viral TikTok videos, and she’s going to share her three tips for going viral on the platform. Plus, don’t have social media for your business? You might need to think again... GET IN …

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Why You Should Treat Your Inbox Like Your Dryer 8:37

3+ y ago8:37

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Would you dry your clothes one item at a time? No? Then why are you managing your emails like that? In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about emails - an essential communication tool that can also distract you from your core business. Dr. Amantha Imber, is an organisational psychologist, the founder of Inventium and the host of the podca…

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The Five Minute Business Plan 8:28

3+ y ago8:28

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Starting out on the right foot is SO important. Especially when it comes to getting your business or side-hustle up and running. And the best way to get on that right foot is to have a bit of a plan. BUT – the other thing we know is that you’re likely time-poor. You might have other commitments right now like balancing a full-time job, looking afte…

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How To Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Full-Time Business 8:38

3+ y ago8:38

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Ava Matthews was working at beauty brand Mecca as a brand manager when she first started working on her cult SPF business ULTRA VIOLETTE. Ava and her co-founder Bec Jefferd spent their weekends working on their brand and then decided to quit their jobs and go out alone. Now, their brand is stocked in stores across the country. So how do you know wh…

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Seven Tech Tools That Will Make You More Productive 8:11

3+ y ago8:11

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Today, we’re speaking to some of the most organised people we know and asking them one simple question, what tech tools do you use to organise your life? From Jane Lu to Sally Hepworth & Mia Freedman, we’re going to be giving you some life-changing tech tools that are guaranteed to make you more productive. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! …

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Micro-Breaks: Why You Need To Delete Hour Long Meetings 8:20

3+ y ago8:20

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You’ve been sitting at your desk, maybe in an office, maybe in your lounge room, for a few hours. You’ve got a to-do list as long as your right arm. And you can’t concentrate. But you have so MUCH work to do. What do you do? Do you power through? Knowing that the work that you're doing may not be the best? Or do you stop? And take a microbreak… On …

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Change The Way You Work In Eight Minutes 1:09

3+ y ago1:09

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How long have you got? Change the way you work in eight minutes. That's our promise to you, as viral productivity expert Deborah Ho and a hand-picked group of experts take you through the habits and hacks of super-successful people... fast. Time management, organisation, emails... whatever the thing that's holding you or your business back, we have…