How I Work

Updated: 07 May 2025 • 609 episodes
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Have you ever wondered if the worlds’ leading entrepreneurs, writers, musicians and business people construct their day differently to you? How I Work delves into the working days of some of the world’s most successful innovators. We discuss tactics, rituals and tricks they use to achieve so much more than the average person, despite having the same number of hours in the day.

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Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes and answering your questions about how I structure my day, manage distractions, and design habits that truly stick.  From my early-morning writing sessions to the psychological hacks I use to stay focused (especially on “off” days), I’m sharing what’s genuinely worked for me - an

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You’re not lazy. You’re just out of capacity — and no amount of to-do lists can fix that.  So what do you do when your brain is fried, your calendar is full, and you're still trying to show up for the people (and priorities) that matter most?  Neuroscientist Ariel Garten has been there. As the co-founder of Muse, the b

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Did you know that just like a coffee break, or a toilet break, you can take a self-compassion break?   And did you know using regular self-compassion can transform how you respond to setbacks?  Professor Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion with multiple best-selling books on the topic, and she bel

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BEST OF Are the meetings you lead not actually getting enough done? Are you worried that participants are leaving them feeling annoyed? If so, then this episode is for you. Professor Steven Rogelberg is an organisational psychologist, an award-winning author and the world’s leading expert on workplace meetings. He is a

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We’ve all been there. A weird vibe in a meeting. A team member who’s clearly not themselves. A tension that hums under the surface. And still—silence.  In this mini episode, I share a simple but powerful story about what happened when someone called out my mood (in the best way). It reminded me how transformative it ca

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