Episodes
Upstream by Dan Heath: why we keep throwing kids in the river (and ho…
ABOUT THE BOOK (By the way, you can buy the book and support the podcast at the same time by buying through Book Depository (Aus+Global) by clicking HERE or Bookshop (US) HERE .) New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath …
2021 reading thoughts: why setting a reading goal might be a bad idea
Happy new year! This episode is a relaxed start to the new year with a short chat about books and reading goals. I’ll share a couple of fiction books I’ve read over the break, why I’m *reducing* the number of …
REBROADCAST: Courage to be Disliked: denying trauma & having the cour…
REBROADCAST – over the December/January break I’m re-sharing two older episodes that are by far the most downloaded episodes of the podcast. If you missed them first time around, this is your perfect chance to catch up. Enjoy...
REBROADCAST: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown: Empathy, courage and sh1tt…
REBROADCAST - over the December/January break I'm re-sharing two older episodes that are by far the most downloaded episodes of the podcast. If you missed them first time around, this is your perfect chance to catch up. Enjoy...
2020 Wrapped Up: The five best books and podcasts of this year
Five best books for 2020 Range by David Epstein Listen to the episode: Range by David Epstein: why you need to stop specialising Buy the book: https://www.bookdepository.com/Range/9781509843503/?a_aid=stephsbookshelf I Know W...
This is Water by David Foster Wallace: The capital T truth-about life
Listen to the full speech here: https://fs.blog/2012/04/david-foster-wallace-this-is-water/ About the Book : This is Water In this rare peek into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an underst...
The Practice by Seth Godin: Why everything you thought you knew about…
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: About the Book The Practice Creative work doesn’t come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn’t. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is th...
Own Your Career, Own Your Life by Andy Storch: why you need to take m…
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Book " Own Your Career Own Your Life'' is an incredible reference manual for every person who wants to design a life they are truly pro...
Special Episode: Talking books with Steph Clarke and Kelly Irving
Time for something a little different. This week, to celebrate the 100th episode of Steph’s Business Bookshelf (yes, you read this right, there was an episode zero, so episode 99 is the 100th episode) AND my birthday, I’ve in...
Think Like a Freak by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner: Why morals ca…
About the Book With their trademark blend of captivating storytelling and unconventional analysis, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner take us inside their thought process and teach us all how to think a bit more productiv...
Dream Teams by Shane Snow: How to fight your way to working better to…
About the Book A journey through science and history to understand incredible teams and what makes them tick. In Dream Teams , award-winning journalist Shane Snow takes us on an adventure through psychology, neuroscience, bus...
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon: How to unlock your creativity a…
About the Book An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will help readers discover their artistic side and build a more creative life. Nothing is or...
Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller: How to use enlightenment to c…
About the Book An essential part of any marketing professional’s tool kit – this strategic and actionable guide shows you how to apply the renowned StoryBrand framework to your brand. Every day, brands lose millions of dollar...
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott: Why you need to start being more weird
About the Book For a quarter century, more than a million readers—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simpl...
When I Woke Up by Paul Evans: Why the right relationships can save yo…
About the Book The True Story of Paul Evans written by Carolyn Coe – is one man’s inspiring story of starting rough, making mistakes, personal suffering and the raw grit it takes to get back up when life deals the …
Further Faster by Warren James: How to get your career off to the bes…
About the Book You too can find direction and build a roadmap to take your life and career further faster, even if you are feeling a little under-equipped for the journey ahead. “‘ Further Faster’ is an actionable guide full …
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: how to make your habits your key for …
About the Book Tim has interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, ...
On Writing by Stephen King: Why boredom is the key to great writing
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Book On Writing Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, mi...
Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg: Why you need to embrace co…
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Book From the author of the New York Times bestselling phenomenon The Power of Habit comes a fascinating new book that explores the sci...
The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile: how wizards and gyms will ma…
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Book “After half a decade of research and hundreds of conversations with people around the country, I am convinced we are in the midst ...
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou: How powerful stories…
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Book Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures t...
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: What is the meaning of lif…
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Book Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl’s memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its l...
What I talk about when I talk about running by Haruki Murakami: What …
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Book An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an ill...
Hit Refresh: How to build better companies and technology for humans
Sign up to the bookmark newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/1119b1358a84/thebookmark About the Book The New York Times bestseller Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and t...