1 day agoMember-onlyThree Keys To Building Success In Anything.A lot is written about becoming successful; some of it good, much of it bad. Yet, a few habits that all successful people share are rarely spoken about. Many years ago, when I was teaching English, I was always surprised at the widespread belief that success was tied to money…Success5 min readSuccess5 min read
Jan 25Self-Care: The Hidden Key To Work Productivity.We find ourselves in a professional world where we can’t rest comfortably by merely meeting expectations. There’s constant pressure to push harder, produce more, and “go the extra mile.” This week’s article is written by the wonderful Katie Brenneman. Thank you Katie for writing this for me. As a result…Self Care5 min readSelf Care5 min read
Jan 18Member-onlyThe Work Won’t Do Itself, And That How It Should Be.With all the excitement around ChatGPT and artificial intelligence recently, I fear for the future of humanity. It’s not a fear of technology, but it comes from my suspicion that many people are searching for technology to do their work for them. But let’s stop for a moment and think…Chatgpt4 min readChatgpt4 min read
Jan 115 Tips for Productivity as a Freelancer.Many people dream of becoming a freelancer. After all, with the ability to set your hours, be your own boss, and select the projects that appeal to you the most, it can be considered the dream scenario. However, the downside of being a freelancer is that you don’t have vacation…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Jan 3Member-onlyA Simple Way To Make Your Days Effective.One of the unsung heroes of better time management and a more effective day is to begin the day with a morning routine that focuses and energises you. …Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Dec 7, 2022Member-onlyNarrow Down Your Communication Channels.I frequently hear my clients and students complaining about being constantly interrupted by phone calls, Slack and Teams messages, WhatsApp, and other messenger apps, as well as email. Is it any wonder why people find they cannot complete their work each day? When you have so many open communication channels…Communication5 min readCommunication5 min read
Nov 30, 2022Member-onlyIs It Really A Project?There is an obsession with allocating every task we receive to a project. Or if we don’t have an existing project to turn it into a project. The reality is only some of the tasks you get are projects. Some tasks will be related to existing projects, but for the…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Nov 22, 2022Member-onlyProductivity’s 3 Unsung Heroes.Looking through blog posts and YouTube videos on productivity and time management, you will be inundated with new apps, systems and processes. It’s as if finding the right app or system will be the pinnacle of your productivity journey. Now, having the right system and processes in place can significantly…Productivity8 min readProductivity8 min read
Nov 16, 2022Considering Your Health Throughout the Workday.Whether you work in an office or from home, it’s important to establish a daily routine with your health in mind. Understandably, you have important job tasks to complete that can pull your focus and result in little to no time for yourself. And while you might think that staying…Health6 min readHealth6 min read
Nov 9, 2022Member-onlyA Task Management Dilemma.One of the dilemmas I have as a time management and productivity coach is on the side of collecting information. On the one hand, it’s crucial to develop the habit of collecting our ideas, tasks, and commitments, yet on the other hand, if we are collecting too much stuff, we…Task Management5 min readTask Management5 min read