Dr. Amantha Imber
SmartCompany
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Past articles by Amantha:
Four science-backed ways to boost your productivity
The difference between getting to the top of our field and remaining mediocre comes down to how wisely we use our time each day. → Read More
Three Magic Words That Help Drive Change
Changing behavior- be it yours or somebody else’s- can be a difficult task, but notable psychologists have conducted hundreds of experiments that show getting someone to say “yes” may be a lot simpler than we think. → Read More
Thanks for your email: Why you need to shake-up your out-of-office message immediately
Most 'out-of-office' auto-responders are a good remedy for insomnia, which is why Dr Amantha Imber decided to do something completely different. → Read More
Conventional wisdom is killing your team’s creativity — but it doesn't have to
Are you working in a hyper-connected team that is constantly pinging each other on Slack or Google chat? When you... → Read More
4 Science-Backed Strategies to Create the Perfect End to Your Workday
If you actually want to feel satisfied when you end your workday then incorporate these easy and healthy habits into your routine. → Read More
Why Eating the Same Thing for Breakfast Every Day Helps You Make Better Decisions.
Ever hear of 'decision fatigue'? Pay attention, because for business owners, this is important. → Read More
The 4 Tasks You Need to Do to Create the Perfect End to Your Workday
If you're having trouble disconnecting from work at night, try these steps to 'SHUT' down your day. → Read More
Why Design Thinking Won't Solve All Your Innovation Problems
Deciding on which innovation process to use is only the first step. → Read More
Why I Asked My Team to Stop Eating Lunch at Their Desks
We think we're being efficient by multitasking during lunch, but there are downsides to forgoing a break. → Read More
How TED Made Me a Better Conference Attendee
Here are several guidelines that are guaranteed to maximize your experience when attending a conference. → Read More
Think Innovation Isn't Part of Your Day Job? Here's Why It Should Be.
Ask yourself these four questions. → Read More
The Truth About Failure: Why It’s Not All Good
Sure, a love of failing opens us up to taking risks, often without consequence or punishment. But leaders who repeat the mantra of “fail fast, fail often” may be setting their team up for unhelpful behaviours. → Read More
From AI-Composed Music to a New York-to-Shanghai SpaceX Rocket, Here Are 5 Amazing Ideas From TED2018
These are the ideas that stuck with me from the conference in Vancouver, Canada. → Read More
Should You Eat Lunch at Your Desk? Here’s the Answer
Dr. Amantha Imber discusses the age old question of whether or not you should eat lunch at your desk and what it does to your productivity → Read More
How to Extend Your Year by 30 Days by Making One Simple Change
Stop wasting time on this one thing. → Read More
Three innovation hacks from leading Australian companies
While no one really questions whether innovation is a critical ingredient for success, the question of “how to innovate” tends to be a challenging one to answer, writes Dr Amantha Imber. → Read More
How to stop being lazy and get more done at work.
Increase your work productivity - Ever found yourself in a procrastination rut? Here's four ways to stop being lazy and get more work done. → Read More
Are You Addicted to Distractions? Here are Three Ways to Break Your Addiction
Just then, a notification flashes up on your screen - you have a new email from a prospect you have a new business proposal in with. “Better just check what they want,” you say to yourself. → Read More
How to Go From an 8-hour to a 5-hour Workday by Changing One Simple Thing
Stop wasting time trying to do everything at once. → Read More
Why You Are Losing 10 IQ Points Every Time This Happens
You might even be better off smoking marijuana at work or missing a night's sleep. → Read More