Episode #127: How to Build Your Everyday Resilience Even the best-planned days go sideways. There’s only so much you can control, right? Grit is the ability to keep moving, despite the emotional ups and downs of the day. It’s the resilience required to overcome obstacles and make the best of a situation. If you struggle […]
Time Management
Episode #120: How to Run a Meeting that Doesn’t Suck
Episode #120: How to Run a Meeting that Doesn’t Suck Great meetings don’t happen by chance. They happen because a great leader made it happen. If you want to be seen as a leader, a core basic skill that you need to master is running an effective meeting. Meetings present you with awesome opportunities to […]
Episode #114: Only You Can Protect Your Peace
Episode #114: Only You Can Protect Your Peace That stuck-in-the-mud feeling we all have these days is very real. But, no one is coming to rescue us. We have to rescue ourselves. The outside world will always bring stressors. But, only you have the power to change the way you feel. Only you can protect […]
Episode #110: Stop Wasting Time in Your Inbox!
Episode #110: Stop Wasting Time in Your Inbox! We are in the thick of the holiday season. All this month on The REAL-WORLD FEMINIST® Podcast, we are focused on the important topic of navigating the busy seasons of our lives. It’s time to get real. You are wasting too much time on email. You know […]
Episode #109: 5-Step Way to Triage Your Day
Episode #109: 5-Step Way to Triage Your Day We are in the thick of the holiday season. All this month on The REAL-WORLD FEMINIST® Podcast, we are focused on the important topic of navigating the busy seasons of our lives. This week, we are going to get tactical. War zone tactical, my friends. Every day […]
Episode #108: Do You Own Your Day or Does Your Day Own You?
Episode #108: Do You Own Your Day or Does Your Day Own You? It’s the holiday season. It’s both the most wonderful time of the year…and the most stressful time of the year. This month, The REAL-WORLD FEMINIST® Podcast will be focused on the important topic of navigating busy seasons. I know we can all […]
Episode #95: 3 Tools to Help You Boost Your Productivity
Episode #95: 3 Tools to Help You Boost Your Productivity Chasing big dreams requires consistent ACTION! We all have the same number of hours in a day. But, let’s be honest—some of us know how to squeeze a little more juice out of those precious hours. In this episode, I give you a behind-the-scenes look […]
Episode #89: Managing a Team Through a Busy Season
Episode #89: Managing a Team Through a Busy Season All businesses have busy seasons. These windows of time pressure us to manage our lives around these increased work demands. While it’s difficult to manage busy seasons as individuals, there are special new challenges to tackle when we are in a position where we are leading […]
Episode #85: How to Gain an Extra Hour a Day
Episode #85: How to Gain an Extra Hour a Day I do not have a time machine, but I promise I can save you an hour a day. You see, there are thieves that chip away at your time and attention every day. Time that can be better applied towards quality thinking, focused work, and […]
Episode #80: Take Back Control of Your Day
Episode #80: Take Back Control of Your Day At the end of the day, do you look at the clock and wonder where the time went? Do you look back and feel like you didn’t accomplish anything meaningful? If you regularly feel this way, you have lost control of your calendar. In this episode, I’ll […]
Episode #79: Ask Me Anything: Answers to Your Questions!
Episode #79: Ask Me Anything: Answers to Your Questions! You asked for it; you got it! I’m so excited to bring you my first “Ask Me Anything” episode! I’ve gathered a great big list of listener questions, and I’m answering ALL OF THEM! In this episode, I’ll answer your questions on: Using networking in your […]
Episode #73: How to Set Yourself Up for Guilt-Free Time Off
Episode #73: How to Set Yourself Up for Guilt-Free Time Off It’s the holidays, and we are all due some well-deserved time off. But, those last few crunch days in the office can be oh-so stressful! I want you to be able to take a real break that doesn’t require you to keep tabs on […]
Episode #72: Stop Procrastinating Your Life Away!
Episode #72: Stop Procrastinating Your Life Away! One of the most toxic thoughts is “I’ll do it tomorrow.” It snowballs inside your head, and the next thing you know you are the keeper of a backlog of unkept promises. If you are struggling with a tendency to procrastinate, this episode for you. I’ll break down […]
Episode #63: Real-World Project Management Tips & Tricks
Episode #63: Real-World Project Management Tips & Tricks There are basic project management principles that will help you get ahead in corporate America. These principles will make you a better leader and help you stand out for all of the right reasons. In this episode, I’ll break down project management tips and tricks for the […]
Episode #61: The Anatomy of a Productive One-on-One Meeting
Episode #61: The Anatomy of a Productive One-on-One Meeting Do you walk away from your 1-on-1 meetings feeling like it was a waste of time? It’s time for a meeting tune-up! Because these meetings should be a powerful tool to help you build key professional relationships. In this episode, I’ll break down the anatomy of […]
Episode #55: How to Stop Working Crazy Hours!
Episode #55: How to Stop Working Crazy Hours! Most businesses have busy seasons. We, the ambitious, look forward to these times because they give us new opportunities to step up and shine. But, there are times when those busy seasons extend and feel endless. Many of us working remotely in quarantine are feeling this hard […]
Episode #49: The Right & Wrong Way to Decline a Meeting Request
It’s important to defend your calendar and be deliberate with the meeting invites that you accept.
But, there is a right way and a wrong way to decline a meeting request.
Done well, you demonstrate critical thinking skills and everyday leadership.
And…when it’s not done well, you come off as lazy or irresponsible.
Let’s make sure you are putting your best foot forward.
Episode #47: How to Run a Productive Virtual Meeting
The only thing that sucks more than a poorly run meeting is a poorly run virtual meeting.
FACT.
In this episode, I’ll break down how to run a productive virtual meeting. My advice will help you show up as the badass leader you are meant to be.
Episode #42: How to Set Up Your Day for Success
The best way to accomplish big goals is to make sure you are setting up each day for success.
I’ll give you my tried and true personal method to set up each day for success.
Episode #41: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Schedule a Meeting
I break down 5 questions you should ask yourself before you schedule your next meeting.
Episode #39: How to Set Boundaries While Working at Home
Episode #39: How to Set Boundaries While Working at Home Lots of questions related to working from home have been coming in! I tackle two big ones in this episode: How do you set boundaries for yourself? How do you create a productive workspace at home? It took me years to master these topics, and […]
Episode #11: How to Catch Up When You’re Feeling Behind
Episode #11: How to Catch Up When You’re Feeling Behind Buckle up, we’re heading into a busy time. Life picks up speed as we head into the holiday season. At work, at home, everywhere! It’s easy to feel like there’s simply not enough time in the day. Especially at the workplace. I can’t give you […]
Episode #10: Use Your Down Time for Career Advancement
Episode #10: Use Your Down Time for Career Advancement You find yourself with a little time on your hands. Maybe a bunch of scheduled meetings disappeared. Or your project is stuck in a holding pattern. Or the rest of your team is out on holiday. You can fritter this time away on social media, online […]
Episode #9: Stop Letting Email Rule Your Day
Episode #9: Stop Letting Email Rule Your Day I’ll be blunt. Email doesn’t count as real work. If you are spending the workday in your inbox, you are wasting your day. Email is an insidious little time stealer. Email is an insidious little attention stealer. Email is an insidious little soul sucker. It’s time to […]
Episode #3: How to Run a Meeting Like a Boss
Episode #3: How to Run a Meeting Like a Boss Meetings can really suck. Most of us simply have too many of them. How many times have you thought well, that’s an hour of my life I can never get back or how many times are we going to meet to talk about the same […]