Almanac CEO Adam Nathan believes in the value of deep work. He’s seen how effective it is, and knows first-hand how satisfying it can be. But in recent years, he’s learned that this doesn’t automatically make shallow work the greatest enemy to productivity or job satisfaction…

Instead, he’s discovered that most professionals consider their time well spent if they’re able to check everything off their to-do lists, even if some of that work is shallow. What really matters is simply getting stuff done, and the real enemy of getting stuff done is unexpected interruptions.

Being prepared for uncertainty isn’t about being able to predict the future, but instead being able to learn from these unexpected interruptions, or ‘fire drills’ as they’re called at Almanac, when they do occur.

Adam’s favourite way to approach these problems is with the mantra, “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast,” adopted from the U.S. Marines. The problem isn’t that a fire drill occurred, it’s that most companies don’t take a moment afterwards to figure out why it happened, and how best to deal with it if it happens again…

Connect with Adam on LinkedIn, read more about The Modern Work Method, or try out Almanac for yourself

You can find the full interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/30Vyp2xacvdzEv2XsQZEeU?si=4MiyQHUhQ5W4TRd4R-4sQQ

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If you’re one of the 16 million people who follow Kayla Itsines on Instagram, you probably see her as a beacon of glowing health and positivity. But not only is she a super fit influencer, she is the co-founder of one of the world’s most successful fitness apps, Sweat, which she co-founded in 2015 and has since sold for several hundred million dollars.

In this episode, Kayla speaks about:
* Her non-negotiables for well-being
* Her approach to simplifying fitness and her daily movement routines
* How Kayla has hacked her sleep routine
* The strategies Kayla has tried to cut down on her mobile phone use
* How she navigates the balance between online presence and personal privacy
* Strategies for focusing on positive feedback and the importance of not letting the minority of negative voices overshadow the majority's support.
* And how she leads with authenticity and positivity, even when dealing with personal and professional challenges.

Get a copy of Kayla's latest book, Reboot, for anyone looking to restart their fitness journey or seeking inspiration to simplify their path to wellness.

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Think about this: how many times have you been told to "just be happy" in the midst of chaos? Or to "give yourself a break" when everything seems to be falling apart? The idea sounds simple, but living it can be a whole different story. In this Quick Win episode, I sit down with musical theatre star Lucy Durack who shares how a simple piece of advice changed her life and how she pays it forward to others.

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Laura Mae Martin has my dream job - she is Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor. Her job is to advise the top folk at Google on how to be more productive. In this chat, we cover:

* Ruthless Prioritisation: the importance of saying no to good things to make room for great things.
* Sunday Planning Ritual: Laura’s ritual of planning the upcoming week every Sunday, and her exact process for doing this.
* List Funnels: a method to manage tasks by categorising and prioritising them to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
* Downtime: the critical role of downtime in productivity, with Laura sharing her practice of "No Tech Tuesday" to disconnect and recharge.
* Generative AI in Productivity: how generative AI tools can augment productivity, automating routine tasks and freeing up time for more strategic work.
* And much, much more…

Get a copy of Laura’s new book Uptime.

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Unlock the secret to skyrocketing your productivity with a simple, yet powerful approach to managing your daily tasks. In this Quick Win episode, Professor Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough and master of efficiency, reveals his top strategy for preventing small tasks from derailing your big goals. Learn how to transform your workflow, clear your mental clutter, and make room for what truly matters.

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Kemi Nekvapil loves a ritual. And my goodness, she has some good ones. From her 24 things for 2024 through to her annual planning and reflection rituals, Kemi lives a purposeful life.

And that’s what I expected from one of Australia’s leading coaches who has been trained personally by Brene Brown, along with being the international best-selling author of Power.

So what are Kemi’s secrets to being a stand-out coach? How does she incorporate reflection into every week?

And Kemi shares one of the most powerful lessons she has learnt and passes on to her clients - that you should never go to the butcher for bread.

Connect with Kemi: https://www.keminekvapil.com/

Follow Kemi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keminekvapil/

Get your copy of Power: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/power-9781761045240

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How much power can just a few words hold? Turns out: a lot.

In this Quick Win episode, Olympian Libby Trickett reveals the invaluable advice that changed her life: the power phrase. Facing the challenges of asthma and bronchitis while competing in the world championships, Libby adopted a mantra that propelled her to victory and later helped her navigate life beyond sports.

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In a world where success and connection often feel inseparable from our digital devices, it's rare to hear about someone going to extreme lengths to break free. Yet that's exactly what Kristina Karlsson did.

Kristina, best known as the founder of the beloved kikki.K stores, shares her remarkable journey from the highs of global expansion to the lows of having her company put into administration. But instead of giving up, Kristina defied odds and picked herself back up. How did she do it? Kristina reveals the most impactful things she did to regain her footing and find success once more.

Kristina discusses the power of journaling and daily rituals, such as walking, that helped her navigate through challenging times. She shares her unique approach to planning the year, breaking it down into manageable quarters, and the exciting habit she plans to adopt next. Being part of a habit club, Kristina also reflects on her experiment in eliminating complaining for a month, an adventure that led to some surprising revelations.

Discover the empowering journey, the triumphs, and the wisdom of Kristina Karlsson in this episode, and be inspired to cultivate a life filled with intention, resilience, and growth.

Connect with Kristina:

- Instagram

- Dream Life

- Virtual Book Club

- Habit Club

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Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of tasks, feeling like there's never enough time to think deeply about the things that truly matter? Mel Silva, who heads up Google's Australian and NZ business, has been there, and she's found a powerful solution. Thinking Days. And in today's Quick Win episode, you'll learn how to create your own.

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Singing, dancing, and performing eight shows a week, Broadway star Andy Karl is no stranger to the grind of musical theater. Andy reveals the physical and vocal warm-up routines he depends on to bring his A-game to the stage each day. From tackling vocal warm-up hacks to staying healthy during demanding performances, Andy shares insights that are invaluable for anyone with a high-intensity schedule.

Andy also opens up about his journey, from landing his dream role to overcoming a major injury just days before a Broadway opening, providing a glimpse into the dedication and resilience required in the world of theatre.

Tune in to hear Andy Karl's strategies for maintaining peak performance and the profound advice he's received over many years of starring roles on Broadway and beyond.

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Are you tired of spending too much time composing emails or writing reports from scratch? Do you wish you had more time to focus on the core of your work rather than the administrative tasks? In today's quick win episode, Wharton Professor Katy Milkman shares her favourite time saving hack - the template. From responding to emails to pursuing goals, Katy has unlocked the power of templates to save time and improve outcomes.

Check out the full interview with Katy here.

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