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The podcast for project managers by project managers. As the COVID pandemic began to unfold, staff at an Israeli hospital knew that clinical teams were going to be at high-risk and critically over-burdened.  The COVOD-19 Sprint project united doctors and developers to find creative technological solutions to the medical challenges of the pandemic. Table of Contents 02:19 … Meet Marina04:36 … The mission of the COVID Sprint07:30 … Volunteer Response09:45 … Marina's Role in the COVID-19 Sprint10:14 … The Multiple Teams addressing the Challenges11:41 … Remote Collaboration13:32 … Information Sharing15:25 … Remote Leadership17:09 … Encouraging the Team19:08 … Technology Challenge for ICU Patients22:08 … Patient/Staff Protection: Portable Tent23:25 … Sharing Breakthroughs23:54 … COVID-19 Sprint Timeframe24:26 … Biggest Surprises26:03 … Lessons Learned28:51 … Hear more about the COVID-19 Sprint29:56 … Closing MARINA DARLOW: Nobody really knows what we're doing.  We are all improvising.  We're all doing it to the best of our ability.  And we're all  putting everything we had.  So in this case you're not alone in being uncertain.  And you'll be just fine as long as you're engaged.  People make mistakes.  We adjust, you know, like Agile methods.  You do the best you know.  And when you know better, you do better.  And you're very much not unique in this.  All these amazing people that you work with, they operate kind of in the same mode. WENDY GROUNDS:  You're listening to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  To our listeners, don't forget to claim your free Professional Development Units when you finish listening to this podcast.  I am Wendy Grounds.  In the studio today with me is Bill Yates. BILL YATES:  Hi, Wendy. WENDY GROUNDS:  We have a very interesting project that we're going to talk about. BILL YATES:  Yes. WENDY GROUNDS:  It's about a project that's in Israel, which united doctors and developers to find some creative solutions to the COVID-19 challenges.  The hospital is the Israeli Hospital, Assuta Ashdod.  They knew that the clinical teams were going to be both at high risk, and they're going to be severely overburdened when the COVID pandemic started to unfold.  And so they started the COVID-19 Sprint. BILL YATES:  Yeah. WENDY GROUNDS:  And our guest that we're talking to today is Marina Darlow.  She was the technology projects manager and the operations coordinator of this sprint. BILL YATES:  Yes.  Marina is going to share a lot of information with us.  Just how much they accomplished, how quickly; and how they brought together talent from the medical field, from hardware, software, technology solutions that is pretty mind-blowing.  There's some abbreviations that we need to cover, too.  So I think everybody's familiar with AWS, so Amazon Web Services.  Amazon Web Services Israel, specifically.  There's also mention of the IDF, the Israeli Defense Force.  They were a part of this initiative with the hospital.  And also Rafael, the Israeli defense organization, so that gets mentioned, as well. WENDY GROUNDS:  I'm really excited that we're heading to Israel to talk about our project.  I have been trying to get many international projects, so this one is kind of exciting. BILL YATES:  We've been to space; let's go to Israel. WENDY GROUNDS:  Marina, welcome to Manage This. MARINA DARLOW:  Thanks for having me. Meet Marina WENDY GROUNDS:  You are from Israel, and I'm very interested to hear your story, why you moved over to the U.S., and how you experienced that as a career change. MARINA DARLOW:  It's been a while, actually.  We moved for my husband's Ph.D., decided that the program he wants is only available at Brown.  And it was clearly an adjustment.  The culture is different.  I'm used to much more, was used to much more direct and abrasive, some say obnoxious, way of communicating.  So I had to temper down and learn to smooth the r...

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When Marina Darlow, the CEO and Founder of Vision Framework, started working in a male-dominated tech engineering company as an immigrant in the United States, she saw that the office culture was nothing like she expected. So, she took her project management and operations skills into her own business and founded Vision Framework. On this episode, Marina talks about running an online business, how to trust someone when expanding a business, the transition from large companies to start-ups, as well as the emotional side of business. She also shares her tips on how to work remotely and best practices for starting a new business.

When Marina Darlow, the CEO and Founder of Vision Framework, started working in a male-dominated tech engineering company as an immigrant in the United States, she saw that the office culture was nothing like she expected. So, she took her project management and operations skills into her own business and founded Vision Framework. On this episode, Marina talks about running an online business, how to trust someone when expanding a business, the transition from large companies to start-ups, as well as the emotional side of business. She also shares her tips on how to work remotely and best practices for starting a new business.

Marina Darlow was trained as an industrial engineer. While she found great success in her work as a project manager, she doesn't look back on her time with great fondness. She left her project management career and enrolled in an interior design degree. She joined a person/business development program so she could "figure out what she wanted to do with her life." She didn't feel like the other "Demi-God" entrepreneurs out there but found her success when her friend came to her help with her own business. Marina helped her crunch numbers and figure out what she needed to do to have a successful business. "Apparently that was valuable, because to my great surprise, not everybody knew how to do this and definitely not everybody wanted to this. This is how my business was born." Marina speaks about finding value in your own skills. "When we don't value ourselves, we actually do a disservice to those who don't think [what we do] is super easy." Marina was a mom of a young toddler when she shifted to owning her own business. She says the results and success she is able to see of the work she is doing for others, "It's hard to describe this feeling. It's the reason to get up in the morning." When there are instances Marina has a busier than normal schedule she remembers, "A, this is temporary and B, this is how business is." In involving her now nine-year old daughter in the business, Marina describes how her daughter is very good at validating her content. When she has an email that going to be sent out, if she can explain it to her daughter in a way that makes sense, then she's good to go. "It's a huge productivity tool. Explain your stuff to your kids---If they understand, then you're good to go!" Marina's number one piece of advice is to," Be very open about what is going on in your business. And if you see a spark of interest from your kid, talk to them about it." "When it comes to you being who you are professionally, I think it's a great idea to communicate that to your children." Learn more about the FamilyPreneur Business Accelerator and join today at »familypreneur.co« I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. I believe that business should be a force for dismantling systems of oppression and actively invest in my own learning to fulfill this role. »Read My Full DEI Statement HERE« Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Marina Darlow was trained as an industrial engineer. While she found great success in her work as a project manager, she doesn't look back on her time with great fondness. She left her project management career and enrolled in an interior design degree. She joined a person/business development program so she could "figure out what she wanted to do with her life." She didn't feel like the other "Demi-God" entrepreneurs out there but found her success when her friend came to her help with her own business. Marina helped her crunch numbers and figure out what she needed to do to have a successful business. "Apparently that was valuable, because to my great surprise, not everybody knew how to do this and definitely not everybody wanted to this. This is how my business was born." Marina speaks about finding value in your own skills. "When we don't value ourselves, we actually do a disservice to those who don't think [what we do] is super easy." Marina was a mom of a young toddler when she shifted to owning her own business. She says the results and success she is able to see of the work she is doing for others, "It's hard to describe this feeling. It's the reason to get up in the morning." When there are instances Marina has a busier than normal schedule she remembers, "A, this is temporary and B, this is how business is." In involving her now nine-year old daughter in the business, Marina describes how her daughter is very good at validating her content. When she has an email that going to be sent out, if she can explain it to her daughter in a way that makes sense, then she's good to go. "It's a huge productivity tool. Explain your stuff to your kids---If they understand, then you're good to go!" Marina's number one piece of advice is to," Be very open about what is going on in your business. And if you see a spark of interest from your kid, talk to them about it." "When it comes to you being who you are professionally, I think it's a great idea to communicate that to your children."

Topics Discussed Who needs systems and project management The types of systems you need for day to day operations The real money leaks in your business Key Takeaways Think about what you have to offer the world – in Marina's case this is how she thinks It's 100% awesome to be able to disregard a tool if it doesn't match your needs even if other people speak highly of it Speaker Quote “Play to your strengths. And build the systems around your strengths.” Website and tools mentioned in this episode Wrike Gantt Charts Asana Trello Basecamp Smart Sheets MS Project Infusionsoft Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com Connect with Marina Darlow Podcast: https://systemsmeethumanity.com Website: https://vision-framework.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VisionFramework/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionFramework/

Topics Discussed Who needs systems and project management The types of systems you need for day to day operations The real money leaks in your business Key Takeaways Think about what you have to offer the world – in Marina’s case this is how she thinks It’s 100% awesome to be able to disregard a tool if it doesn’t match your needs even if other people speak highly of it Speaker Quote “Play to your strengths. And build the systems around your strengths.” Website and tools mentioned in this episode Wrike Gantt Charts Asana Trello Basecamp Smart Sheets MS Project Infusionsoft Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com Connect with Marina Darlow Podcast: https://systemsmeethumanity.com Website: https://vision-framework.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VisionFramework/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionFramework/

Today’s special guest is systems expert and productivity geek, Marina Darlow. She helps impacts impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress fueled breakdowns. Stay tuned for her best tips! The post 10-20 More Hours of Productivity with Marina Darlow appeared first on Dr. Drema Dial.

Marina Darlow is a systems expert and productivity geek whose job is to help purpose driven and heart-centered entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours each week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fueled breakdowns. Before she found her true passion, she spent a decade managing large-scale multi-million dollar projects for hi-tech and manufacturing companies. She made the transition because she preferred truly impacting one business owner than being a cog in a huge corporate machine. Quotes To Remember: “At the end of the day, as a business owner, you are still making the key decisions.” “Money mistakes are costly in a very literal sense. They are also costly in an emotional sense.” “Everything that can be automated, should be automated.” “When you are stressed or anxious, you don’t do your best work.” “The less you beat yourself over, the sooner you’ll be back in the saddle.” What You’ll Learn: How to Get 10-20 More Productive Hours Back Each Week Setting Systems for your Business Getting A Strong ROI From Content Marketing   Key Links From The Show: Marina’s Site Which System to Tackle First?! - FREE Course Better at Business Episode 15: Getting Back to Normal After "Crunch Time" You survived the Big Crunch Time. You're "only mostly dead". Now what?   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Getting Things Done by David Allen Faster Than Normal by Peter Shankman The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier

In this episode I was really intrigued to chat with Marina Darlow who is a Systems Consultant for heart-centred businesses.  We chatted about how implementing systems in business AND life can help to reduce the anxiety and overwhelm that so many of us struggle with. Marina says... "The reason I've started my business in the first place is to reduce overwhelm for people I care about. Anxiety can be crippling, and to a degree it's inevitable when you run your own gig. In a sense, the purpose and the essence of what I do is helping people deal with the anxieties, business-related and otherwise." I found this a really refreshing take on managing anxiety and I know you will find this really helpful.  As always, do let me know if you implement anything as a result of listening to this episode and let me know how it helps you. Links… Take Lilli's 7 Day Journaling Challenge:   https://lillibadcock_b6d8.gr8.com Connect with Lilli:  https://www.lillibadcock.com Join The Confidence Academy Members Club:  http://lillibadcock.com/main_page/the-confidence-academy-members-club/ Join the Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=the%20confidence%20academy%20podcast%20with%20lilli%20badcock Connect with Marina and grab her free e-course: Which System to Tackle FIRST? https://visionframework.lpages.co/essential-systems-e-course/ www.vision-framework.com  

Which systems are absolutely non-negotiable? Systems for managing money? Time? Communications? In this episode Marina Darlow joins me to talk about designing and implementing essential systems to run a small business, and about building resilience by putting *good* systems in place.  Marina Darlow is a systems' expert and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns. An engineer by training, Marina founded Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside - helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun (yep!) systems in place.  Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.

Marina Darlow is a systems’ expert and productivity geek whose job is helping purpose-driven, heart-centered entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fueled breakdowns.

Many Creative Warriors tend to think it's impossible to harness the thing they are best at: creativity. They think it's just a fountain that you let explode, and try to sort it all out later. There is a way to help with this, and it's by creating a solid system. It seems like rules would restrict your creativity, and a system would burn you out: but that's actually not true. A good system will allow your mind to do what it does best. It'll autonomize the tedious things that waste your time every day. The trick is to find the right system for you. When you make that discovery, you're going to make every moment in your life more valuable. You're going to appreciate your work more, have more time outside of your business, and get rid of the anxiety that being an entrepreneur brings. To dive deeper into this, I brought on an amazing expert on systems: Marina Darlow. Marina Darlow is a systems' expert, and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns. An engineer by training, Marina came to a realization a couple years ago: working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as she wants her life work to be. The quest for inspiration brought her to found Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun systems in place. Download this episode today, and learn how you can build the right system that unlocks your creativity. THE SYSTEM WARRIOR     “Systems that work well for you are one of the best cures for anxiety.” - Marina Darlow Highlights - People think you need to either be creative or follow the rules. It's possible to use rules and systems to give direction to your creativity. Not having systems dilutes the best of you. Systems help optimize your limited resources. Small business owners have to deal with a large range of emotions. There are methods and containers to help optimize your system. Too many people tend to neglect a project management system. You don't need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to creating systems. Let your system be your boss. Just sit and right stuff down, and you will begin to see patterns. The value of a system is making time more enjoyable. Guest Contact - Marina's Website Marina's Twitter Marina's Free E-Course Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Watch my TEDX LincolnSquare video and please share!  Mentions- 17hats  Resources - 12 Must-Have Mindsets for Uncommon Entrepreneurs! A FREE tool for Creative Warriors to help you get clear on the ways you need to think differently to get the results you want. We've been handed a whole bunch of malarky about who we are and how business works that simply doesn't work for us. It's time to set it straight! This tool will give you the insights you need to think your way to success as a Creative Warrior and keep you on track. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn

For many entrepreneurs, systems are an afterthought - and not something considered fun or sexy. Having a business on both sides of systems, I can say with absolute certainty that while systems do take thought and action to implement, they are a game changer, saving time, and more. Our resident Systems Expert on the podcast is Marina Darlow - a systems' expert, and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns.An engineer by training, Marina came to a realization a couple of years ago: working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as she wants her life work to be. The quest for inspiration brought her to found Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun (yep!) systems in place. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marina Darlow is a systems’ expert and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns.  We discuss: What happens when your business grows very quickly, and your systems don’t have time to adjust Understanding your capacity for growth, and analyzing the profitability of your growth plan in relation to the fair market value of your offering How solopreneurs have discomfort with pricing because it is emotionally tied to self worth Tips for overcoming the challenges associated with growth: have someone else sit next you and hear your plan; create your sales target; project the hours needed to get to market; and the hours needed for marketing and sales How to start a one-to-many offering An engineer by training, Marina came to a realization a couple years ago: working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as she wants her life work to be. The quest for inspiration brought her to found Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun (yep!) systems in place. Marina’s free gift, WHICH SYSTEM to TACKLE FIRST? – a free email course, can be found at https://visionframework.leadpages.co/essential-systems-e-course/ (https://visionframework.leadpages.co/essential-systems-e-course/) . Learn more about Marina at Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/VisionFramework) . (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/smashing-the-plateau) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 0Shares

Business Systems to grow your car wash business with Marina Darlow. Marina is an engineer by training, but a small business owner by choice. She has a passion for systems and helping small business owners implement systems to improve and grow their companies. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/car-wash-the-podcast/message

If your business is a creative business, you can surely still be profitable.  our guest Marina Darlow explains how creative entrepreneurs can channel their ADHD gifted selves to become permanently profitable by using all things systems in their business.

Marketing funnels are a system for your marketing. Today’s special guest, Marina Darlow is a systems' expert, and a productivity geek.Our discussion is all about how to take that same marketing funnel approach into other areas of your business so that you can become more productive, get paid faster and work a whole lot less. Biggest Show Takeaways: Sometimes the things that come easiest are the things that will explode business growth Getting started with this business Story: how a simple system helped one business get a handle on their cash flow and discover where their money REALLY was coming from Finding custom systems that work for your business to save money, save headaches, etc… The key steps to implementing any system in your business (it’s probably NOT what you think) When (and how) to switch to a better system: HINT don’t do it when you’re in a crisis mode Story: Michelle using Dubsado for Facebook ad clients Want to know which marketing funnel is right for you and your business? Take this free and easy quiz and in less than 5 minutes you’ll know EXACTLY which funnel is right for you. Links mentioned in this episode: Marina’s website: http://www.vision-framework.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionFramework/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VisionFramework/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinadarlow/ Dubsado www.dubsado.com Access Marina’s free mini training course here -> Which Systems To Tackle First? Marketing Funnel Quiz: http://www.michellelevans.com/marketing-funnel-quiz/

Marina Darlow is a systems' expert, and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns. An engineer by training, Marina came to a realization a couple years ago: working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as she wants her life work to be. The quest for inspiration brought her to found Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun (yep!) systems in place.   Connect with Marina: Website |  www.vision-framework.com Show notes for today’s episode can be found at: http://www.crystallayland.com/2018/impostor-syndrome-w-marina-darlow Leave a rating & review: http://bit.ly/herpodcast

Systems for your small business with Marina Darlow. Marina is an engineer by training, but a small business owner by choice. She has a passion for systems and helping small business owners implement systems to improve and grow their companies. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs and small business owners get 10-20 more productive hours per week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fueled breakdowns. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

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The Someone Gets Me podcast is a place for smart, gifted, talented and sensitive people who are searching to be understood in life and business. In this episode I interview Marina Darlow, a systems’ expert. She helps impact driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week and stop leaking money and preventing stress-fuel breakdowns. What you’ll find inside A pwerful interview that covers topics like:Overthinking Procrastination Overwhellm Advice for those considering a change And more LINKS MENTIONED Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com Website: VisionsApplied.com Like Visions Applied FB Page.  visionsapplied.com/meditation to get more information about Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders Meditation book. Marina’s website is visions-framework.com

Marina Darlow from Vision Framework visits us to talk about how creating systems can benefit families affected by ADHD, as well as what makes for a good system. We aslo discuss wanting to do good by your family, the characteristics of a good system, the benefits of having good systems, managing time vs. managing energy, and the value of transition rituals. You can learn more about Marina at www.vision-framework.com or at the following social media links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionFramework/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VisionFramework/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinadarlow/ Find more indepth show notes, and some free gifts from Maria, here:http://www.adhdessentials.com/podcast-15-adhd-friendly-systems-household/ And as usual, I can be reached at Brendan@ADHDessentials.com. Enjoy the show!  

So many of our fears have a very powerful misunderstanding at their core. Find out why so many of us are servants to our fears, instead of brave adventurers who dismantle them at every opportunity. Harry chooses to face Voldemort in the forest – and we too can stand up to our fears…with equally powerful results.   New section: Who’s Your Favourite…? Thanks to Marina Darlow from www.vision-framework.com who hosts the Better at Business podcast at http://betterat.biz/ for being the first listener to tell us her favourite character and why, and also what spell she wishes she could use, and why.   To get on the show with YOUR answers, simply go to http://www.theshiftinside.com/harry/ and record your answers there! If you have a podcast tell what it is and what it’s about!   RESOURCES Episode on Cavebrain: http://www.theshiftinside.com/audio-why-cant-i-stop-stress-eating-ask-your-cavebrain/ The Eating Coach podcast: If you have an Apple device, go to https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-eating-coach/id1258258375   In the USA https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eating-coach/id1258258375   ‘Rejection Proof’ is by Jia Jing

Which Systems Do You Need To Fix First? If you are in a complete and utter mess, putting a system in place makes things manageable and doable. Marina Darlow, an expert in systems, joins The Next 100 Days Podcast for the second time and discusses how emotions and systems interweave. Marina has launched a new course and set up her own podcast. Better at Business. Listen to Marina here: https://betteratbusiness.podbean.com ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Marina works with visionaries who she often finds are somewhere on the ADHD spectrum! Most of her clients have diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD. They are all creative, active and visionary. Enough to start a business and make something of it. Yet, on the other hand, they are often the people who struggle with systems and linear processes. As Marina is expert in systems and linear processes, they are attracted to her. She loves them. They are the most fun, inspiring and unpredictable people you can think of. Mentoring Graham mentioned mentoring a young man who is very likely to be on the ADHD spectrum. As part of the volunteering, the authorities offered training in Mindfulness. Fascinating experience, provided by a lovely lady called Barbara - who sat the volunteers down. Sitting down the volunteers were walked through a technique. Close to hypnosis, completely calmed and centred. It was like that moment when you drop off to sleep. An unburdening exercise. Would a young person react to this training environment. Marina thinks mindfulness is catching up from elementary schools to prisoners (Graham scurrilously said he's a mixture of those!). She cautions to be clear about who you'd associate with in this space as there is a 'ton of woo' stuff. This was a technique to clear your mind. One where you focus on a specific or even nothing at all. These kinds of techniques, can be effective on multiple levels. Marina cautions that these techniques may have their audiences - corporate CEOs? Maybe, maybe not. Tree-huggers - probably. Graham is neither. Allow yourself to be open to the techniques. Don't be too scientific. They are worth pursuing. Systems and Emotions Marina puts systems in place for people. Which means, she tells them how to track their money, and she goes into the depths of their cash flow. She creates a systems plan with them and reviews their accomplishments over time. So then, she will look into their CRM and see if it is working. And finally, Marina discovers if their data is organised. You'd think it's a regimented, boring, linear job.  When confronted with our own mess, we react emotionally. Example Cash-flow. Marina will look at their income streams and expenses. Then clients realise they aren't making enough money. They also might be spending too much money. People don't react well to the fact that they are NOT solvent! Example Her client had two businesses and wanted more time to be devoted to painting. Marina helped her organise her time. To deliver her services so that she hit her financial goals. It only left 2 hours to paint! Marina's client went into a tail-spin. It was like a 3 year old's tantrum! "I'm not going to let go of my painting. I need it for my sanity." (Sound familiar?). Marina's task was to persuade her client that she needed to forgo things in her life. They discussed how the client could meet her financial goals in fewer hours per week. They raised her prices. It's THAT moment. When you realise how hard it is going to be. Monitoring Systems You need to check in with your systems on a regular basis. It's the only way to keep things in check. Checking allows you to catch things when they are small. Marina often finds that her clients have no systems. At least, they have no good systems. A good system puts everything in view. It gives you a true picture. When people see the true picture, tantrums happen. Steps Put the system in. Look at what that's revealed.

If you don't like making smalltalk and you struggle with networking then Maria Granovsky has some great news for you. Introverts can have great networks too. So whats networking for introverts all about? About Maria Granovsky Maria Granovsky helps professional women who hate face to face networking build successful careers through network via social media. This subject is near and dear to Maria. In the past, she found herself driving to a networking event, not getting out of the car and driving right back home. It was social anxiety. She had always been able to create relationships via writing, via LinkedIn or Twitter or email. After a while, Maria realised that she had found the way to network that was really comfortable for her. Which made her consider all the other people, who for one reason or another are not networking. There are a lot of people, with a lot to contribute, who are not in a conversation. Maria's aim is to bring those people into the conversation. Networking for introverts. Maria Granovsky - Social Media Networking for Professional Women What is networking and why is it important to us? Networking is the building of relationships. Getting to know other people. Building connections. Networking has got a bad wrap, because of the idea that, you go to networking events, you exchange cards and everyone is in it to see if they can sell you. But, in reality networking is about the people you know. Especially in todays' economy, where so many of us are in flux, jobs are insecure, it is really important to know a wide variety of people. Every job Maria has had, came with the help of someone she knew. Be it directly, handing her resume (CV) to the person in charge, or recommending a really good head-hunter. Even more broadly than that, unless your goals in life are to be a hermit, and to subsist on rainwater and berries, you are going to need the buy in from other people. So, if you want to: Publish a book Change careers Get a promotion Get a seat on the board of a non-profit. The worst thing you can do is to put yourself into a position of HAVING to know someone to achieve your goals. “Who are you again?”. If you want a referral, a recommendation, the referee needs to be able to know you in advance. If we are no-good at networking, what's the first thing we should do? Maria advises that we should EXPLODE the first myth. That you are not-good at networking. There are very few people who are congenitally incapable of networking. If you survive family holidays, if you have friends, if you have wooed a romantic partner, YOU CAN NETWORK. We ascribe a very different meaning to business relationships but realistically they are not that different. It's all about: Give and take. Thinking what the other person may need or want. Being agreeable as a person. The rest of it is technicalities. Technology has made it very easy to meet with other people. Just as we are doing on Skype right now. We have never met before. And prior to the conversation, we had a back and forth via email and Maria got a slight sense of Graham's personality. Enough to get on a call and not be quite so shy. The original connection was made by our friend Marina Darlow. Maria met Marina on LinkedIn and eventually they spoke on Zoom. Here's Marina's profile: http://vision-framework.com/about/ Do you help men too? Maria tends to work with women, they tend to have a few issues with the way they communicate. They have been socialised to avoid being aggressive. If you get an email from a woman and it starts “I think maybe…” – Maria suggests it is NOT that she's unsure, but she's often been socialised to think that if she started with the FACT, then it would come across as aggressive. These are the linguistic quirks that give many women a disadvantage. As they are not seen as the experts that they are. They are not seen as being absolutely certain of what they are saying.

Marina Darlow, great friend and listener to the Tom Nardone Show graces Yvonne and I for the second episode of a two day back to back episode extravaganza. I don't feel like writing all the crap we talked about, but it was awesome!

On this episode of Your ADHD Life Marina Darlow, the Head Productivity Fairy at Vision-Framework.com, gives you systems and tools to get you started creating up to 20 more hours a week to be productive or play.   Marina Darlow is a systems' expert and a productivity geek.   She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns. Marina builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun (yep!) systems in place.A short time after starting her company, Vision Framework became strongly focused on ADHD-gifted business owners. Because “as a group, these are the most inspiring people I've ever met. It's the traits you can't teach, - the creativity, the uber-high amounts of energy, as well as a certain disregard of rules.” ** In the name of productivity, the meat of this interview really starts at *about* minute 13.   You can find information on Marina’s FREE e-course, WHICH SYSTEM to TACKLE FIRST? here:  https://visionframework.lpages.co/essential-systems-e-course/ For Your ADHD Life listeners only! a Cheat-Sheet, Make Systems work for the ADHD brain- go to https://visionframework.lpages.co/systems-for-adhd-gifted/

A lot of people have a love-hate relationship with systems. On one hand, they can help clear up a lot of mind chatter and resolve frustrations. On the other hand, they’re not that fun. Many creative people tell themselves they just don’t get systems. In today’s episode, Marina Darlow joins Charlie to discuss the relationships between systems, being creative, and emotion, as well as some of the reasons people avoid building better systems. Key Takeaways: [2:35] - Many people might feel that systems/ automation take the humanity or the soul out of projects. Both Charlie and Marina agree that systems can actually allow you to focus on the things that you really care about doing by removing background chatter and the need to engage with things you’d rather not. [4:20] - Especially among creative giants, many people think that systems will stifle their creativity. However, if you are finding it difficult to move an idea from start to finish, systems can help provide a road map for the in-between (or equipment you have to use, or a playbook). [8:12] - Systems geeks often conflate processes as well as the tools and apps that run those processes. As a listener, it is helpful to remember that these things go hand in hand. Marina likes to think of a system as a method plus a container, or a tool that helps you implement that method. The focus should be on finding a system that helps to efficiently complete your tasks. [11:24] - With almost every tool that you start using, there will be a learning curve. Don’t abandon it - if you’re confident in the process, then dealing with the learning curve will become much easier. This stage of getting to understand how a tool works can be difficult for people who consider themselves to be creative. [15:42] - Splitting up the design, the build, and the following across your business can increase efficiency and decrease frustration, so different people know how to approach that space. As you’re working through new systems, remember NPS - no perfect system. [18:03] - Marina worked with a client (a filmmaker) who wanted more help planning out his week to accomplish a big project. He was getting stuck, and Marina had him pretend he was writing some material for a series. When he was writing a story instead of writing out tasks, his planning was much easier. Turning unpleasant tasks into a story can allow us to engage with our systems more. [23:04] - What happens when this project is extended to other clients? Many people jump on board because inventing a story or creating a narrative sounds more fun than putting tasks on the Gantt. When you create a story, you create a system that is very engaging. [27:30] - Moneyball applied to creativity: the secret of a great player is how many times they are able to get on base. In creative work, you never really see your big hits coming. The more we are “at bat”, the greater the chance that we will have a hit more frequently. [29:32] - You have to be careful with systems building; sometimes it’s a very sophisticated way of hiding from the very best work you need to do. A good system can help to contain the desire to perfect everything and to hide in the back. [31:26] - When is it time to scrap systems? Systems can actually hold you back when you try to dream and create a vision. In situations where there may be an emotional block, it makes sense to get away from the current structures you have in place. In some cases of crisis mode, it may be more important to focus on communication first and then find the system that works. [37:07] - Charlie and Marina talk about system maintenance: after you build it once, you may still need to review your key systems every quarter to see if they’re still working how you need them to. In a way, part of a good system is to self-assess. [40:40] - When teaching your systems to new employees or new partners, there may be a learning curve as they learn how their technical skills fit into the specific context of your business. [43:55] - What steps does Marina use with her clients to establish their own personal systems? The first step is the assessment, and she always starts with “what hurts?” Once you know where the struggles lie, you can begin building systems for that point. Also, here is where Marina begins to see how they think. Out of these things, they devise a custom process. [47:17] - When tackling systems building, start with what hurts the most. There are many ways to determine that and to figure out which systems to tackle first. Coming from a place of emotion can help understand this as well. When you confront that emotional wall, it’s not that you’ve done something wrong, it’s that you’ve done something right and that’s where the work is. [51:34] - Marina leaves listeners with this invitation: sit for 5-10 minutes and think about which system really bugs them the most in their current state. Think about it from the emotional perspective: what makes you feel either guilt, resentment, or avoidance to figure out what’s not quite going right. Mentioned in This Episode: Creative Giant Campfire Facebook Group Vision Framework Smartsheet Creative Giant Show Episode 71 Leave a Review

Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon! — https://patreon.com/theadhdpodcast Living with ADHD, we’re faced with the double-edged sword of systems. When we build great systems, we’re empowered, confident, strong, and reliable. But when they fail, those cuts are extra deep. This week on the show, systems expert Marina Darlow joins us to talk about creating great systems — systems that are simple, resilient, powerful, and even fun! Links & Notes Vision Framework Vision Framework — Facebook Vision Framework — Twitter Make a system work for the ADHD-gifted brain: 5 simple rules Which system to tackle FIRST? — Marina’s free e-course!

This week's guest is Marina Darlow, with a fascinating discussion on how systems can blow your ADHD up into your biggest benefit ever! In this episode, Peter and Marina discuss: Marina's back story (01:50) Shame and ADHD (04:05) Management of symptoms through systems (05:07) Key qualities of a good system (06:15) Having reminders (07:51) Conscious decision making (11:19) Limiting choices and flexibility (12:04) When to ditch systems (13:48) Speaking at a conference (17:20) Links/Mentions Vision Framework Pinterest David Allen The yelling mom (app) Inventive Labs Incubator As always, leave us a comment below, drop us a review on iTunes (PLEASE!) and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note - We'd love to hear!  

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with his good friend Erik Fisher in the second part of a cross-podcast conversation started on his podcast Beyond the To-Do List. They talk about overwhelm, prioritization, what productivity (and other related terms) means to them, and much more. (Note: The mention of talking to "nobody last week" during the introduction is misplaced as this episode was scheduled to be published after next week's episode – an episode that has no guest. Last week's episode featured Marina Darlow and https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/112 (you can listen to it here).) Relevant Links: http://beyondthetodolist.com/progress-mike-vardy-on-competition-overwhelm-and-priorities-bttdl153/ (Progress: Mike Vardy on Competition, Overwhelm and Priorities | BTTDL153 - Beyond the To Do List) https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/37 (Beyond Productivity with Erik Fisher | The Productivityist Podcast) https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/94 (Priorities with Erik Fisher and Steve Dotto | The Productivityist Podcast) http://beyondthetodolist.com/seasons-jeff-sieh-on-seasons-rhythms-and-change-bttdl152/ (Seasons: Jeff Sieh on Seasons, Rhythms and Change | BTTDL152 - Beyond the To Do List) http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smssummit/ (Social Media Success Summit 2016: Largest Online Event) http://thepowerofwhen.com/ (The Sleep Doctor | Michael J. Breus, PhD) https://twitter.com/ErikJFisher?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Erik Fisher (@ErikJFisher) | Twitter) This episode is – at its core – all about process, so sit back and enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Marina Darlow. Marina is a systems expert and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns.

 They talk about her view and definition of a "system", effective ways you can master your to do list, how to get out of a creative rut, and more. Relevant Links http://www.vision-framework.com/ (Vision Framework) http://www.vision-framework.com/about/ (About | Vision Framework) http://blog.dilbert.com/post/102964992706/goals-vs-systems (Goals vs. Systems | Scott Adams' Blog) http://www.vision-framework.com/blog/an-excruciating-day-or-how-to-wrench-yourself-out-of-a-creative-pit-of-despair (An excruciating day, or How to wrench yourself out of a Creative Pit of Despair | Vision Framework) http://www.vision-framework.com/blog/2015/6/19/four-effective-ways-to-master-to-do-lists-and-what-to-do-if-you-dont-like-any-of-them-all-of-them (Four effective ways to master to-do lists and what to do if you don't like any of them | Vision Framework) https://visionframework.leadpages.co/appguide/ (Marina's App Guide) https://twitter.com/visionframework (Marina Darlow (@VisionFramework) | Twitter) Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed the show please share it far and wide!

Marina Darlow is the founder of Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside. She is a systems pro and a productivity expert helping entrepreneurs gain 10, 20, or more productive hours per week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun systems in place.

123 | 5 Principles of a System Marina Darlow There are many people with ADHD, who aspire to be entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur requires a focus on many areas. Creativity, management, products and projects to name a few. People with ADHD have difficulty with some of the tasks that are necessary to keep it on track. Many people are so overwhelmed with the smallest things. However, this is often where the majority of their time is spent. Without systems and strategies in place it can be near impossible for the entrepreneur with or without ADHD to succeed. It would be nice if there were professionals who focused on the needs of ADHD entrepreneurs. If only there were people whose job it was to develop and help implement real useable strategies catered to the challenges of people with ADHD who want to succeed in business. Well, those people do exist. ADHD reWired is proud to introduce such a person. Meet Marina Darlow as she joins Eric Tivers in the ADHD reWired virtual studios. Marina Darlow works with creative people to help them develop strategies and methods for freeing up time that allows them to focus on what is really important. Marina got into this because she wanted to make the world a less violent place. After she came to the realization that she did not want to be a field agent with the CIA. She worked as a project manager for several non-profit corporations and then she became a Systems coach catering mostly to those with ADHD. Marinas “Five Principals of a System” are: System must be easy to use. Never forget reminders System must be flexible System must be fun System must have Accountability  COACHING SESSION Marina puts her career in Eric’s hands as she confides in him about an upcoming challenge. Marina has to make contacts and reach out to some venture capitalists. Marina struggles a bit with rejection. She mentions that she procrastinates to avoid what she knows she should be doing. She and Eric come up with a strategy and Marina seemed to leave the session with noticeable excitement. Contact Marina: Go to   for a free downloadable PDF from Marina. _________________________________________ Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress. Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions contact Eric Tivers at   Audible.com free trial Sign up for ADHD reWired’s Coaching and accountability        

Marina Darlow is a project manager and a productivity expert. She views her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fueled breakdowns. An engineer by training, Marina came to a realization a couple years ago that working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as she wants her life’s work to be. Marina’s quest for inspiration brought her to found Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use and fun (yep!) systems in place. www.womentakingthelead.com/102 Playing Small Moment Marina felt lost, having panic attacks, and was in a confused frame of mind. She signed up for a career coaching leadership program, because she wasn’t certain of her career path. The Wake Up Call On a trip to New York City, Marina realized - while lying in bed in a swanky hotel - that she had exceeded her goal. Marina was ecstatic because at that moment she realized she can create her own reality. Style of Leadership Independence with support is Marina’s style of leadership. She believes people need to learn how to do stuff on their own. She can guide, but you are the one that has to do the work. What Are You Excited About? Marina recorded a podcast mini-series with Cameron Gott. This mini-series is based on the emotional needs related to the creation of systems for global visionaries with ADHD. Leadership Practice Marina believes there are non-negotiable qualities that one must possess to be a great leader: focus, determination, and empathy. Book to Develop Leadership Rising Strong by Brené Brown Ph.D. What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? Make as many mistakes as you can. Staying put, out of fear, is not OK. Inspirational Quote Change is possible. We can change our reality. Interview Links http://www.vision-framework.com/ https://visionframework.leadpages.co/appguide/ https://visionframework.leadpages.co/systemsforcreatives/   https://womentakingthelead.com/marina-darlow/

In today's show I'm talking with Marina Darlow. Pull up a chair and listen in as we discuss:Why planning, structure and systems are the keys to freedomHow she transitioned from engineer to entrepreneurAnd so much more!And in case you're curious, here's her professional bio and how to stay connected.Marina Darlow is a systems' pro, and a productivity expert. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fueled breakdowns. An engineer by training, Marina came to a realization a couple years ago: working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as she wants her life work to be. The quest for inspiration brought her to found Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun (yep!) systems in place.Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook and her website!________________________________________________________I'm Amy Magdalena and as a Spiritual Mentor and Business Advocate, I hold deep and powerful space for both soul and business transformation to get you out of what you don't want and into alignment, quickly and with permanent results. I work closely with the Ascended Masters, Archangels, Dragons, Elementals, the Galactic Star families and the full light spectrum. So when I say I can see you in all your Divine glory? I mean it. And did I mention my decade and change in corporate as a Project and Implementation Manager? Or that I'm a triple certified Coach - Life, Health and Business? I'm also a Reiki Master, Akashic Records Advanced Reader and a Master of Egyptian and Atlantean Alchemy. Meaning? I meet you wherever you need me too and hold you through it all. I'm here for you.On Heart, Soul & Guts you can expect a mix of interviews, mindset hacks, shamanic journeys and thought provoking content. Warning: this is not designed to make you feel good, it's designed to make a difference. Subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episodes without a fuss.If you are oh so ready to leave the 3D struggle behind and instead run your life and business from a place of aligned flow sign up for Notes from Soul immediately and get access to a vault of channeled content (including journal prompts, workbooks and meditations) that will reshape your reality. Get it here: amymagdalena.com/resources See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s show I’m talking with Marina Darlow. Pull up a chair and listen in as we discuss:Why planning, structure and systems are the keys to freedomHow she transitioned from engineer to entrepreneurAnd so much more!And in case you’re curious, here’s her professional bio and how to stay connected.Marina Darlow is a systems' pro, and a productivity expert. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fueled breakdowns. An engineer by training, Marina came to a realization a couple years ago: working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as she wants her life work to be. The quest for inspiration brought her to found Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun (yep!) systems in place.Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook and her website!________________________________________________________I’m Amy Biondini and I help the rule breakers, change makers and rebels (masquerading as women entrepreneurs) unleash the badass within, so they can do the work of their soul. And pay the rent.Find out more about me at AmyBiondini.com and if you’re feeling particularly daring rsvp to the list of lights and I’ll be seeing you in your inbox. And do I even need to ask if you’ve subscribed to the show? No? What are you waiting on? Get on this train! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.