It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance

Do you have a graveyard of online courses, workshop replays, and summit recordings collecting dust in your inbox? You're not alone — and there's actually a psychological reason you keep buying and never following through. I help you break the cycle so you finally get your money's worth, and I'm even sharing a free course tracker to help you get started. You'll learn how to make every course you own visible in one place, why having a reason for where you start matters more than the topic itself, and the simple two-step trick for separating the learning from the doing so you actually finish what you start. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes + Download the free course tracker: abouttimepodcast.com/338 .

What do you do when your calendar is already full and you cannot change a single thing on it? In this bonus episode, I share five practical ways to protect your energy on the days you cannot protect your time. You'll learn a sixty-second gut check to run before your day even starts, how to use the tiny margin between back-to-back commitments to reset, why picking one thing to let be good enough can save the rest of your day, and how to tell if this is just a busy season or something bigger. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com .

Ever feel like burnout is just the price you pay for ambition? In this episode, I talk with Alison Campbell, founder of unBurnt and former Chief of Staff at a billion dollar SaaS company, about what it really takes to protect your energy while building something big, even without a playbook to follow. I uncover her simple daily check-in practice for catching overwhelm early, her four-step real-time reframe for resetting after a stressful moment, and why chasing an A-plus on everything is quietly setting you up to burn out. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/337 .

Is there a project on your list that has been sitting there for months, quietly taunting you every time you open your planner? In this bonus episode, inspired by my conversation with journalist Stefanie O'Connell, I uncover three simple strategies for finally moving big, intimidating projects off your list and into motion. You'll learn how to create deadlines that actually stick, shrink an overwhelming project down to a doable first step, and build the kind of accountability that keeps you going when motivation runs out. If something has been stuck for way too long, this episode is your push to finally start.

Have you ever done everything right, spoken up, negotiated, leaned in, and still gotten passed over? I sit down with journalist and author Stefanie O'Connell to talk about why confidence and hustle were never the real problem. Her new book, The Ambition Penalty, digs into the data behind the myth that women just need to ask for more, and why the fix has to happen at a systemic level. In this episode, I uncover why one shocking stat about men's leisure time left me fired up, how external deadlines can get you unstuck on big projects, and what it takes to create lasting change at home and at work. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/336

Ever catch yourself judging your own procrastination instead of understanding it? I open up about nearly missing a deadline I actually cared about, and the moment I realized the problem was never a lack of discipline. In this episode, I unpack why capable people still get stuck, why willpower can't fix a problem it was never built for, and the one shift that changes how you handle whatever you're avoiding right now. You'll learn why your brain resists the things that matter most, how to stop mistaking overwhelm for laziness, and the first question to ask yourself the next time you stall. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/335

Have you ever wondered why the invisible work of running a home, a family, or a team always seems to land on you? I sit down with certified habits and identity coach Monica Packer, author of the brand new book Sticky Habits, to talk about why women must approach habits differently. Together we uncover why two thirds of invisible labor happens before anyone even notices it, the surprising way we keep it hidden from ourselves, and the first real steps to start sharing the load, both at home and at work. Get Sticky Habits by Monica Packer: abouttimepodcast.com/sticky Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/334 .

Ever feel burned out even though your schedule looks totally reasonable? Nothing is technically wrong, but you still feel drained. I uncover the research-backed reason burnout isn't always about hours, and reveal the one hidden trigger that no amount of rest can fix. You'll learn why values conflict quietly drains you even when everything looks fine on paper, how to spot it in your own work before it wears you down, and a simple first step to start naming what actually matters to you. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/333

Ever feel like putting in the hours should get you noticed for your hard work, yet your effort keeps going unseen? In this episode, I talk with award-winning marketing professor Vanessa Errecarte about personal branding as one of the best investments of time. We unpack her framework for finding your distinctive edge and building visibility in just one hour a week. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/332 .

Looking for a quick fix? In this episode, I'm sharing seven quick and simple techniques you can start using today to boost your productivity. But here's the honest truth: these hacks alone won't fix your overwhelm. I reveal what actually will, and how to build the real foundation that makes every hack you try finally stick. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/331

Do you know your family's wifi password, your kid's shoe size, and exactly what happens if you disappear for a week? I bet you're the only one who does. In this episode, I sit down with Julie Fried, host of The System for Everything podcast and a former wedding planner turned systems strategist, to talk about why systems aren't about getting more done, they're about worrying less. Julie shares the three systems that save her sanity as a working mom, why checklists are a sign of respect for your own brain, and the story behind her Entrepreneur's Death Folder, a tool that helps business owners, and honestly everyone, build a plan for when life happens. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/330 .

Ever notice how the second something feels hard, you reach for AI instead of working through it yourself? This week, I'm digging into a brand new term, "Smoothout," coined by journalist Ellen Scott to describe what happens when we hand over every challenge to AI and slowly lose our edge. I uncover why our brains actually crave friction, why that's a good thing, and where the line is between using AI as a smart shortcut and using it to avoid skills we still need. This isn't about quitting AI. It's about staying intentional with what you hand over, and what you hold onto. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/329 .

Ever feel like you're building something meaningful with no village in sight? In this episode, I sit down with Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA, to talk about life as a mission-driven entrepreneur and mom. I uncover what it really looks like to build a regenerative food company while raising a daughter, and why community isn't optional when you're doing both. Maddie shares how she left a career in Earth Science for a slower, intentional pivot into entrepreneurship, and what it means to lean on a literal village instead of doing it all alone. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/328

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn't even imagine what your life would look like on the other side of it? In this episode, I share five real stories of women who felt exactly that stuck, and what actually changed for them. You'll hear how a packed calendar turned into time for a hobby again, how scattered to-do lists turned into a sold home, and how mom guilt gave way to real clarity. None of them started by fixing their calendar first. I reveal the one step that came before all of it, and why you can't see the other side of overwhelm from inside it. Save your spot for my free workshop on 6/24/26: abouttimeworkshop.com Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/327

What's really standing between you and a schedule that actually works? In this bonus episode, I'm calling out the five things I see get in the way for even the most driven, capable women — and none of them are what you'd expect. From inherited beliefs about time to blurry boundaries to the fear that it won't work this time either — we're naming them all. Because you can't move past what you can't see. 🎧 Get the details on my free live workshop happening June 24 👉 abouttimeworkshop.com

Where does the time actually go? In this episode, I uncover three hidden time thieves quietly stealing your hours every week, and they're not what you'd expect. If your schedule looks totally reasonable on paper but still falls apart by noon, chances are it's not your to-do list that's the problem. It's what's happening in the spaces between them. Tune in to find out what's really going on and what to do about it. 🔗 Check out the Shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/326 🔗 Register for the Time Well Spent Workshop: abouttimeworkshop.com

Tired of being the punchline to the "chronically late" joke? Sick of always being stressed out, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little embarrassed about your tardiness? Well my friend, it's time to break up with your bad habit because in today's episode, we're talking all about how to stop being late. You'll learn the 7 types of late people and get a practical strategy to help you shock everyone by being on time — based on your late-person persona. This episode originally aired on 2/27/2023 Shownotes for Episode 164

Are you stuck in an either/or trap with your time? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, co-founders of MissingLogic® and authors of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership, to unpack why your biggest time struggles may not be problems to solve. They may be polarities to manage. Together, we explore the both/and mindset, what your calendar reveals about your internal operating system, and how to create dynamic balance without giving up what you value most. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com . Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/325

Does your home feel more chaotic than calm at the end of a long day? In this episode, I sit down with home clarity coach Amber Cammidge to explore why clutter is really a nervous system issue , and what to do about it. Together we unpack Amber's Body, Mind, Soul + Next Action framework, why letting go matters more than perfect organization, and how tiny daily actions add up to a home that finally feels like a sanctuary. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/324

This week is different, and I don't want you to miss it. I'm pulling back the curtain on what's happening this week, what we're working on together, and how you can get support right now no matter where you're starting from. Plus, if you've been waiting for a sign to finally get some help with your time, I just checked the calendar and we have a handful of free coaching call spots open now at freetimecall.com. 🔗Apply for a free time management coaching call: freetimecall.com