8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life

8 Minutes To Change Your (Work) Life

How long have you got? Change the way you work in eight minutes. That's our promise to you, as viral productivity expert Deborah Ho and a hand-picked group of experts take you through the habits and hacks of super-successful people... fast. Time management, organisation, emails... whatever the thing that's holding you or your business back, we have eight minutes to help you solve it.

Episodes

January 10, 2026 • 24 mins

This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Working your way up isn't just about putting in more hours or waiting your turn. It's about being strategic, being visible, and knowing how to navigate the messy middle - like relationships, timing, and office politics. This week, we're giving you the exact playbook to stop waiting around for som...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Ever wondered why we reveal the secret weapon for decoding those frustrating moments when you and your colleagues seem to be speaking completely different languages.

Ever wondered why that one colleague drives you absolutely mental while another person finds them perfectly reasonable?

Discover th...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Do you feel guilty for taking breaks? Put work ahead of your relationships? Ignore your health in the name of productivity? You might be stuck in workaholic mode without even realising it! 

Meet your new BIZ hosts: Lisa Lie (former Head of People & Culture who worked herself into burnout twice ...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Let's be honest...waiting until you feel "ready" to make a career move is like waiting for the perfect weather to start exercising. It's never going to happen, and meanwhile, everyone else is getting ahead. This week, we're diving deep into why learning isn't just nice-to-have anymore - it's career insu...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Jefferson Fisher (whose revolutionary communication strategies have generated over 1 billion impressions worldwide) returns to reveal his most powerful techniques for the scenarios that make even the most confident professionals stumble. 
No vague advice—just specific phrases you can use i...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

'Lucky Girl Energy' isn't just a TikTok trend - it's backed by actual science and quantum physics! 

We explore why your thoughts have far more power than you realize, and how to harness this energy to transform your career trajectory. Plus, learn why being stuck in a work rut might be more fixable ...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal their all-time favourite work hacks that have made the biggest difference in their careers.
We've gathered game-changing shortcuts from global experts including professors from Yale and NYU, tech founders, and productivity gurus.

You will learn:
- ho...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Ever felt that full-body cringe when someone suggests "let's network"? You're not alone. 
In this episode of BIZ, career powerhouses Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst completely redefine networking for people who hate networking. Michelle reveals how she flipped the script with her genius "...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Whether you're looking to earn extra cash or dream of quitting your day job, this conversation delivers the practical blueprint you've been searching for.

We meet creative entrepreneur Georgia Norton Lodge who offers brutally honest advice about what it actually takes to build a sustainable side ...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Are your emails undermining your authority without you even realising it? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating psychology behind how we communicate at work and how gendered email habits might be holding you back at work.

Learn the simple word swaps that instantly make you sound more confident, ...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Communication powerhouse Jefferson Fisher (whose strategies have revolutionised how millions communicate) shares his innovative approach to workplace conversations that gets results without the drama. 

Discover why trying to "win" arguments is actually sabotaging your professional rel...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Revenge Quitting is going to be 2025’s biggest trend - but what is it, should you do it, and how can it be done with grace? Em Vernem enlists Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to teach us how to quit the right way and how to avoid the wrong way.

Plus HR expert Nikola Squi...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Whether you're navigating a redundancy right now or just want to be prepared, we’re going to change your perspective of redundancy.

Mia Freedman takes us behind the headlines of her very public redundancy that led her to founding Mamamia (you won’t believe the job they offered her in...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Do you know we ALL should strive to be part personality hire?! Join Em Vernem as we learn about building rapport and ‘vibes’ at work from Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst.

You’ll learn the surprising science behind why workplace energy matters (yep there...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Stop wasting time with disappointing AI results! This episode of Biz gives you the insider knowledge to transform AI from an occasional helper to your most valuable workplace asset.

Our incredible guest Amantha Imber brings her expertise that will completely transform how you interact with artifi...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

This episode will demolish everything you thought you knew about mentorship. Our career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst will let you in on a fresh approach to professional development, moving away from the traditional "one perfect mentor" model to a more flexible, inclusive strategy - think le...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

This episode will completely transform how you'll think about managing your time, as we deep dive into the often misunderstood practice of time blocking with productivity expert Deb Ho.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggled to focus on deep work; join Em Vernem, Mi...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Do you find most ‘productivity’ hacks too hard/too time-consuming to learn and too hard to remember? BIZ is here to save you. By the end of this episode you’re going to know the one prioritisation method that changed how we work and how to do it, and the single smartest way to push bac...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Ever sat in a meeting thinking of the perfect thing to say... only to stay completely silent? This episode is your ultimate guide to finding your voice at work, featuring communication queen Dr Kate Mason (trust us, she's actually changed lives at places like Netflix and Uber).

Join Em Vernem as ...

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This summer we're curating your playlist with some of our favourite episodes of BIZ - our podcast that gets your work life sorted!

Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do it that actually works?

Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their proven framework for getting...

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