• The '@' trick that turns ChatGPT into your Executive Advisory Board A dining room table with chairs and a rug on the floor Warning: you have found yourself in the middle of an AI-heavy period for this newsletter! Lots of tips + news on a brand new program we have launched at Inventium. If AI chat isn't your cup of tea (or if you've already submitted to our robot overlords and don't need the help), opt out of ALL AI-related emails here. Let's get on with today's tip: Ever wished you could instantly summon a dream team of experts to weigh in on your ideas? Well, if you've got ChatGPT Plus (the paid version), you...Read more
  • Stop using just one AI. (This is why multiple minds beat one) A woman's head is shown with a black background Warning: the next couple of weeks are going to be AI-heavy! Lots of tips + news on a brand new program we have launched at Inventium. If AI chat isn't your cup of tea (or if you've already submitted to our robot overlords and don't need the help), opt out of ALL AI-related emails here. Onwards.... Why settle for one AI brain when you can tap into many? Here's a nifty move that's helped my creative process: using multiple AI tools as a powerful feedback loop. The multi-AI advantage Think of it...Read more
  • The simplest way to get 10x better GenAI outputs A piece of cardboard with a keyboard appearing through it Warning: the next couple of weeks are going to be AI-heavy! Lots of tips + news on a brand new program we have launched at Inventium. If AI chat isn't your cup of tea (or if you've already submitted to our robot overlords and don't need the help), opt out of ALL AI-related emails here. On with today's programming... Ever notice how AI sometimes feels like it's playing a guessing game with what you really want? Here's a prompt technique that's like giving AI a PhD in mind reading (okay, not...Read more
  • My 3 non-negotiable health habits A frying pan filled with mushrooms and eggs Hello there! A couple of quick things before we get into today's programming: Do you have questions on your mind? I am recording another Ask Me Anything episode for How I Work this week and I would LOVE your questions. Submit anything that is on your mind in the next 24 hours and I will do my best to answer it! I had the funnest day in Sydney yesterday with 60 peeps who levelled up their AI prowess. We have recently announced our next masterclasses in Sydney (April 29) and Melbourne (May 13)....Read more
  • The messy truth about burnout (and why I'm sharing mine) A dog is sleeping on a set of stairs Hello there! You know that terrifying moment when you're about to share something deeply personal and your finger hovers over the "publish" button? That's me right now (or at least it was before this newsletter found its way to your inbox). As someone who creates heaps of content (podcasts, books, these very newsletters), I'm constantly weighing how much of myself to reveal. The truly personal stuff? Absolutely terrifying. Will people think I'm weak? Unprofessional? Just plain bonkers?...Read more
  • The time I went on 50 first dates A sign that says marry me on it Hello hello! If you're a regular reader, you're probably here for the science-backed productivity tips, wellbeing hacks, and lately, my deep dives into GenAI (don't worry - more of those are coming soon). But today, I'm sharing something a bit different. When Holly Wainwright from Mamamia's MID podcast invited me to chat about love, I couldn't resist. After all, what's more fascinating than applying behavioural science to matters of the heart? A bit over five years ago, I got divorced. As...Read more
  • The art of naming office elephants A herd of elephants standing on top of a grass covered field Hello hello 2025! One Percent Better is back! And welcome to all the new subscribers who have joined 🙂 Let's get on with today's programming... I had promised a close friend to go with her to Chadstone Shopping Centre on Sunday. For those unfamiliar with the retail labyrinth that is Chaddy, imagine if someone took every shop in Melbourne, stuffed them into a giant pressure cooker, added a generous sprinkle of hangry children, and topped it with a parking system designed by a supervillain who...Read more
  • Had a rollercoaster year? These 10 questions will help you process it. (You might remember we ran a GenAI Masterclass a few weeks ago. We received some insanely lovely feedback like "Today was one of those energising, lightbulb-moment kind of days", "This course is a game changer", "It was SUCH a value-packed day.. no fluff. NONE!" and, quite simply, "Mind. Blown." Our next masterclass is already sold out, but we still have some space for our March 11 masterclass (in Melbourne) and our April 29 Masterclass (in Sydney). Treat yourself to an early Xmas gift and...Read more
  • Stop bringing your whole self to work Playfighting SFFf-1989091.162776 Two men playfighting in the street. Photographer: Paul Stang. I made a big change this year. I stopped bringing my whole self to work. Remember 2020? Suddenly we were all getting tours of our colleagues’ homes via Zoom. Kids crashed meetings. Pets became unofficial team members. Something else snuck in during this time - our unfiltered emotions. “Bring your whole self to work!” the influencers cheered. And we listened. But here’s what actually happened: “whole self” morphed into “emotional fire hydrant.” Managers became therapists. Raw feelings spilled...Read more
  • The most intimidating audience of my career A row of colored pencils lined up in a row (Thank you to the MANY, MANY of you who have written to say thanks for the Gen AI content. If you missed it, you can find it here. Due to the overwhelming response, I shall make sure there is more! And for those looking to have their work lives transformed by Gen AI, there are a handful of spots left for our Sydney Masterclass, and we have just opened up a new Melbourne date on March 11, 2025, as the November one is now sold out). Now…onto today’s programming… Two Fridays ago, I faced one of...Read more
  • ChatGPT is getting smarter at searching (and I'm a bit excited about it) A person sitting at a table with a tablet Quick exciting update that might just save you hours of tab-hopping madness: ChatGPT has levelled up its internet searching game, and it's actually pretty cool. What's new & why you'll care Remember how ChatGPT used to be like that smart friend who knew everything... but only up to a certain date some months in the past? Well, now it's more like that same friend with unlimited access to the web and a really good habit of citing sources. Here's The Magic Trick: Just ask ChatGPT to search the...Read more
  • This simple AI prompt will sharpen your thinking (and maybe change your mind) A pink and black object sitting on top of a wooden table Let’s talk about one of my favourite tricks for leveling up your thinking - using AI as your personal devil’s advocate. You know, that slightly frustrating but ultimately very helpful team mate who always asks “But have you considered…?” Here’s the thing: Our brains are naturally wired to seek confirmation of what we already believe (hello, confirmation bias!). It’s like we’re all walking around with invisible yes-men in our heads. But what if we could flip that script? Enter: The Devil’s...Read more
  • The 5 AI tools I actually use (after testing dozens) A desk with a laptop and a monitor on it I subscribe to several AI Newsletters and every day, these newsletters promote new AI software coming onto the market. Testing AI software could be a full-time job - but it's probably not yours. So today, I want to share the AI tools that have genuinely made my work life better (and more fun) after countless hours of testing and tinkering. Claude: My go-to Gen AI You know how some AI conversations feel robotic? Not with Claude. It's been my reliable thought partner for over a year, and here's...Read more
  • Should I use AI for this task? At SXSW x Sydney last week, about 50% of the sessions had AI in the title. And those that didn’t probably mentioned it several times. So what does this mean for you? For me, this quote from world-renowned futurist Professor Brian David Johnson summed it up perfectly: “AI is not taking your job - it is a human who is using the AI who is taking your job.” How did you feel when you read that? Did your brain respond with: a) I am a prompting like a BOSS. I educate myself daily about how to get...Read more
  • Do you want your legacy to be scrolling on Instagram? Johann Hari at SXSW Sydeny I have spent this week at SXSW Sydney, and as this newsletter makes its way across the digital universe to your inbox, I will be speaking on a panel about “How to seize control of your workday”. One of the highlights of the week so far was seeing Johann Hari (whose books I have devoured) speak about the ideas in his (brilliant) book “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - and How to Get Your Brain Back”. I thought I’d share his two biggest tips on what we, are individuals, can do to win...Read more
  • How to make your next meeting not suck A classroom with a whiteboard and yellow chairs Earlier this year, I interviewed Professor Steven Rogelberg, the world’s leading expert on meetings, on How I Work. Our chat was so popular that I invited Steven back for round two (subscribe to How I Work if you want to hear it - the episode will be coming out in a couple of weeks). Today, I want to share some nuggets that have stuck with me, and will hopefully make your meetings suck a whole lot less. 1. One of the best predictors of the mood of a meeting is the mood of the leader running...Read more
  • How to make learning SUPER fun black corded headphones on blue background Greetings! For those of you who have been subscribed to One Percent Better for a while, you’ll know that every so often, I do a (somewhat random) "recommendations post". This is one of those posts. Here are some of the things I have been loving in the last month: How to make learning SUPER fun Do you have something you need to learn, but have been putting off? Maybe it's a research report you've been meaning to read, or some sales collateral you need to get across. I recommend that you try...Read more
  • Travel like a Pro: 7 hacks that will change your travel game Image from up high I’m writing this post from 35,000 feet in the air, which feels pretty fitting because today’s topic is all about travel hacks. By the end of this week, I’ll have been on six flights. So, I thought I’d share a few of my go-to strategies for making work travel a bit smoother (or at least how I try to do it). As a keynote speaker, travel is a big part of my job. Now that in-person events are back in full swing, so are my days on planes. (Side note: if you’re after a keynote speaker for your next...Read more
  • If you are NOT okay today, this tool might help. Feelings Wheel Sunday afternoon was FULL ON. My daughter had returned from a slumber party. She had 5 hours' sleep. It didn’t take a clairvoyant to predict that a challenging afternoon was on the cards. Emotional disregulation doesn’t just impact sleep-deprived 10-year-olds. It happens to us all. Ever felt like your emotions went from 0 to 100 faster than a Tesla on ludicrous mode, leaving your rational thinking in the dust? Yep - me too. It's called: amygdala hijacking. This fancy term, coined by...Read more
  • The night I started a fire in my hotel room A man standing in front of a large fire Earlier this week, I found myself in Sydney, staying at a hotel I hadn't visited in over a decade. As I entered my room, I was hit with an eerie sense of dĂ©jĂ  vu. Not only was it the same layout, but it appeared to be the very room where, years ago, my clothes caught fire at midnight... Rewind to 2010. I'd entered a competition called Speakers Idol, put on by the National Speakers Association. I made it to the Nationals (which sounds more impressive than this feat was). This meant delivering...Read more
  • Rituals: The secret ingredient to elevate your (work) life Pouring a coffee View in browser Greetings! For those of you who have been subscribed to One Percent Better for a while, you’ll know that every so often, I do a (somewhat random) "recommendations post". This is one of those posts. Here are some of the things I have been loving in the last month: Rituals: The secret ingredient to elevate your (work) life Good habits automate us and good rituals animate us, according to Harvard Professor Michael Norton. So how can we create better rituals that drive more joy,...Read more
  • The counterintuitive strategy that conquered my public speaking fears Lisa and Amantha dancing onstage at AHRI Have you ever found yourself doing something way outside your comfort zone, wondering how on earth you got there? That was me yesterday, dancing and singing to a conference room of 1000+ people at the Melbourne Convention Centre. No I am not a triple threat (I am, in fact, a zero threat). So how on earth did this happen? A few weeks ago, I learned that my very good mate Lisa Leong was going to be MC-ing a conference I was booked as the closing speaker for - the Australian Human Resources...Read more
  • Six unexpected ways I bounced back from burnout Before diving into today's post, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out after last week's post. Your stories, your strength, and your care genuinely moved me. Burnout is a beast, isn’t it? Alrighty, let’s crack on with the post I promised last week. If you missed it, you might want to check out my burnout story here - it'll give some much-needed context to what I’m about to share. Here are six strategies that have been instrumental in my recovery (and trust me,...Read more
  • I teach productivity, but I burned out. Here's what I learned. Empty battery Two months ago, I hit an all-time work low. I had all the classic signs of burnout: Emotional exhaustion. Tick. Cynicism. Tick. Lack of motivation. Tick. I was even having what my clinical psychologist friend Sabina Read called a “getting hit by a bus but not killed” fantasy, whereby I was having dreams of getting injured (but not too injured) so that I could take some time off work (without judgement) and people would empathise with my plight and offer the tonnes of sympathy. (I thought this...Read more
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