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 future challenges. And we also hear from, Optus customer and founder of AirGarden Prue Bauer who discusses her early business failure and how she turned it into a success. CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guests: Entrepreneur, innovator, academic & author- Mark Bouris and AirGarden and Optus Business Customer Prue Bauer Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Clare O'Halloran Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Productivity Expert Deborah Ho, breaks down some practical ways to be a better leader and create a more human-centric workplace. CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Kirstin Ferguson, leadership expert, executive coach, writer and public speaker. Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Producer: Clare O'Halloran Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, and how to make it the most productive for you! CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Director of the Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University, Dr Sean Gallagher Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 consultant Lee Chambers Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Productivity Coach Donna McGeorge Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Deborah Ho Guest: Sleep Scientist Dr Kathleen Maddison Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is spent online. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Hollie Barac, Virtal Assistant and Mentor Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Author of award winning book Rich Habits Tom Corely Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: ‎Cyril Peupion from Work Smarter, Live Better Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: We know when making your business dreams a reality, every dollar counts. By completing a quick survey about your business, and to thank you for your time, you will go in the running to win a $50 Gift Voucher! Here CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Dr Amantha Imber is an Organisational psychologist and founder of Inventium. Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Aimee Foster, Senior Manager Learning Design at NIDA Corporate Training Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Dr Libby Sander  Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Dr Melissa Marot from The Mind Room Producer: Emmeline Peterson with assistance from Rose Kerr Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Paul Minors Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 processes to refresh and prepare for a new year. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Mia Freedman Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 through the doubts that came with writing her first book, Heart Sick. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Jessie Stephens Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 workspace in a few easy steps. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Mina Zheng from Feng Shui Australia Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and productivity, plus how to improve our quality of sleep. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho Guest: Shantha Rajaratnam Producer: Emmeline Peterson Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business https://www.optus.com.au/business/business-collective/author/mamamia Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.