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Here's what I realized after working with hundreds of coaches: Most of you are spending 80% of your time on activities that feel productive but generate zero revenue. Meanwhile, coaches making consistent $10K+ months are doing something completely different. Busy doesn't equal profitable. Productive doesn't equal revenue generating. This episode was born from a powerful question inside the Best Damn Coach community: "Amanda, what exactly ARE revenue generating activities?" That question changed our entire conversation and became the foundation for this training. You'll discover: The 3 "productive" activities that keep coaches broke (content creation trap, education addiction, consumption paralysis) The definition of revenue generating activities that changes everything My daily 20-30 minute routine that consistently brings in new clients Why welcoming new followers, strategic follow-up, and direct engagement actually work Real client examples: the gym strategy, door-to-door approach, and LinkedIn authority method Plus: Get my free coaching questions resource and learn about the September deep-dive inside the Best Damn Coach community focused entirely on revenue-generating activities. Stop playing business and start building one. The power is always in the conversations and the follow-up. Resources mentioned: Free coaching questions: https://amanda-walker.com/home/questions/ Strategy call: amanda-walker.com/letschat Connect with Amanda: @awalkmyway
It's always a good day if you see a pelican. In Episode 30 of Talking Postgres with Claire Giordano, open source developer Simon Willison—creator of Datasette and co-creator of Django—joins to explore how AI is useful for data engineers today. We move past the hype and boosterism to dig into example after example: structured data extraction, alt text and accessibility, safety and security (aka the fiddly bits), and why Postgres's fine-grained permissions are such a good fit for AI-powered workflows. Also: Pulitzer-worthy data tooling, the science fiction of the 10X engineer, agents, MCP, RAG, the multitude of models, and why Simon spends so many waking hours on the jagged frontier of AI.Links mentioned in this episode:Blog: Simon Willison's WeblogBlog: Simon's Willison's TIL - Things I've LearnedPodcast episode: Working in public on open source with Simon Willison and Marco SlotProject page: Django Web FrameworkProject page: Datasette, for finding stories in data GitHub repo: llm CLI tool and Python libraryDemo: Language models on the command-line w/ Simon WillisonBlog post: OpenAI's new open weight (Apache 2) models are really good, by Simon Willison Podcast episode: Accessibility and Gen AI podcast with guest Simon WillisonBlog post: New dashboard: alt text for all my images, by Simon Willison Keynote talk: Big Opportunities in Small Data, by Simon Willison at Citus Con: An Event for Postgres 2023 Blog post: How OpenElections Uses LLMs, by Derek Willis Blog posts tagged with pelican-riding-a-bicycle on Simon Willison's Weblog Blog post: No, AI is not Making Engineers 10x as Productive, via Colton Voege, featured on Simon's weblogGitHub repo: pgvector extension to PostgresCal invite: LIVE recording of Ep31 of Talking Postgres to happen on Wed Sep 17, 2025
High-performing practices don't happen by accident, and in this episode, Kiera shares the steps that the most successful practices put in place to get there. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and I hope today is just an incredible day for you. I hope you guys are ready to be on the podcast, whether you're driving, listening to us as a team meeting, going to work, going for a run, going on a hike, driving in the car, whatever it is. I hope today is just an incredible day and I hope you remember dentistry really is the greatest place for us to be. I'm so excited to podcast. I'm your host Kiera Dett and truly I'm excited to help you make dentistry more fun, to make your day more fun. because we have done over a thousand episodes. So if there's ever anything you're struggling with in your practice, be sure to head on over to TheDentalATeam.com click on our podcast tab and make sure that you download whatever podcast it is. Like you can type in case acceptance or overhead or PNL or staffing or hiring or hygiene. And every single episode we have ever done in the archive of the thousands, literally of episodes we have done, they're there for you. And I just want to say thanks. Thanks for hanging out with us. Thanks for being part of our Dental A Team podcast family. If this podcast is serving you, if it's helped you, if this made you laugh, if it made your practice better, be sure to leave us a review and share this in groups. Honestly, our mission is to positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible and get this podcast into the hands of every single dental office out there. So share and hey, let's have a great day today because I wanted to go through three systems that every productive practice has in place. And honestly, a lot of practices don't have them. This is something where like these high-performing practices, they don't just happen by accident. They run on systems and most practices are missing these top three. Like truly I've walked into hundreds and thousands of offices and I'm shocked that they don't have these three simple easy ones in place for them. ⁓ These right systems are going to help drive consistency, reduce your stress, increase your profitability and they're very, very easy for practices to implement. Now, just because something's easy doesn't mean that practices... actually do it. So I want you to be part of the elite. You're part of Dental A Team. Why not tell you the best of the best of the best? I mean, why not? Like you're here, you're listening. Let's make your time effort energies worth it. I'm on board. Are you on board? Cause I think it'd be great. guys Dental A Team was truly created for you. We are obsessed with building smart, scalable practices and systems to help you have the life that you want to live. We want to make teams and practices happier. We want to make patient experience happier. And this is something where we don't want you working harder. One of our top core values in the Dental A Team is ease. We want everything to be easy. As team members ourselves, we don't want to put hard things into place for teams. We don't want doctors to be working late nights and not spending time with their families. We want you to be profitable, happy, successful with ease. So the first system that I found that we've talked about many times, and I'll just go to a high level today because there are deeper podcasts on it, but to kind of break this down into the three simple, sexy systems that are not so sexy, but they really truly will help you drive. profit, efficiency, happiness. And the number one, da-da-da-da, I hope you're ready for it, is block scheduling. Like yes, block scheduling, it's crazy. ⁓ Literate people reach out to us just to help them with block scheduling. And I am shocked because block scheduling is something where you literally can put it together in such high value ease. ⁓ I'm obsessed, we do have a block schedule template that we work with our practices. And it's one of those things where we keep making it like, more and more and more and more and more because we realize there's easier things to do on it. But just as a quick sample, I really, really, really love helping offices make this so fun. Like, let's make it easy for you. Let's make this exciting for you. So I'm actually going to do a share screen. So if you guys are watching, amazing, hey, welcome, I'm super happy. And if you're not, that's okay. What we're going to do is I'll walk you through it as well. So if you're listening, driving the car, but I will also try to share this with you. So on here, what I've done is we have actually created these boxes for you to fill in, okay? So we fill in all the green boxes and on the left-hand side, what I have is basically all of your procedures in the practice, what they are, how much time it's going to take you and how much it's going to cost you on average. Now we want time, if crown prep and buildup, how much time is that going to take you? Well, fantastic, it's gonna be an hour and a half. Awesome, put that in. How much is the cost approximately? Don't go for your highest fee and don't go for your lowest fee. We wanna go right in that like sweet spot, middle spot. And then what about what providers? Cause some providers do procedures and others don't. So put that in there. We also wanna look for our new patients, our SRPs, how many perio maintenance as we have active patients over the last 18 months and 12 months to make sure we have enough blocks for that. We wanna go through our current hygiene spaces and our weekly availability. I want to look back at last year and see how many pro fees we did, how many SRPs, how many periomaintenances would be needed based on that. And then any specialty procedures we've got, then we look at how many hygiene hours we're going to need for new patients, how many SRPs, how many hour pro fees, how many periomaintenances, and then our goals if we want any of those specialties. So that's like master sheet number one. Then we move into Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. This is awesome. You actually start to look, you know, every single week I need X number of new patient spots, X number of SRP spots. X number of procedures. And what I love to do is at the top of this ⁓ Excel spreadsheet that I'll show you, I actually put dollar amounts for how much each hygiene group be producing, how much our assistant only columns are, and how much our doctor columns are. So when we look at that, it will actually give us a total production based on how much that procedure should cost us. Now, of course I could have an endo here, but I also could have a couple crowns there. So it's just a dollar amount approximately what I'm trying to do. And then what was really amazing is we'll get to a grand total page. tab that will tell us what does our weekly total equal. Then we do a monthly total based on four weeks, it's gonna break it down. So in this practice example, their weekly total is about 94,000. That means their monthly total is about 379, giving them an annual total of 4.5. What's wild on this is this is a real practice. These are real offices doing this. And what's insane is this practices are usually doing like three or four million and we're able to then add 500,000 or like 300,000 or an extra million. just through great block scheduling. It's wild. It truly is something where they get out on time, they have less stress. We guide patients to the appointments. And this is where I obsess about showing all of you how to do block scheduling. It is literally a super easy, sexy, simple system that takes a little bit of planning, a little bit of prep work, but then you execute on it. And if you don't have one in place, this is something where you have got to get it in place. You've got to guide your patients where you want them to go. And like I said, this is one of the top three systems that the productive practices are using, whereas the not so productive practices are not using it. People are like, it's too hard, Kara. Well, if it's too hard, reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. We literally work with offices. We put these into place. We bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars. So when people are curious about consulting ROI, I'm like, listen, I can easily go into your schedule. We can add hundreds of thousands of dollars with no extra effort on your part, just utilizing your schedule better. It's kind of like people when it's like, gosh, like that person can just get so much done in their day. Well, it's the same thing with your schedule at your office. You can get so much more done in a day when you're just more effective, more efficient with your scheduling. So this is the framework that protects production in your practice. So audit your schedule, get block schedules in place. And if you are struggling with or heard this a million times, reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, book a complimentary practice assessment. We'll show you blind spots. We'll give you free tips. We will literally help you whether you work with us or not. So there's really no cost to you, no effort other than you swallowing your you know and booking the call and saying like, hey, I've tried, I need help. And even if you can do it, what's your time worth to you? Doctors, you're producing five, six, $700 an hour. Well, think about it. If you can outsource that to a consultant, hashtag the Dental A Team, think of the ROI of your time. And I actually think it's a better use of your time to go produce. and let us help your team put this into place. All right, system number two is my favorite thing, excellent handoffs. Excellent handoffs that are going to boost and increase your case acceptance. And we call that our sexy NDTR handoff. This is wild. I tell offices about it. They hear it on the podcast and they still don't use it. And I'm like, why? This is our 50 % to 100 % case acceptance. It literally does not need to be hard. It's how you're able to add same day treatment. It's how you're able to have better scheduling. It's how you're able to perfect your handoff. from every single team member and that's to literally at the end of every exam, every appointment, tell them next visit, date to return, time needed for that appointment and is there re-care scheduled? NDTR, it's the magic formula. It literally boosts your case acceptance. It is not hard, it is simple to do. The only thing that's annoying about it is you have to remember to say it at the end of your procedure. But we've even made that easier and we throw it on your route slips. We put it on your computer, we put it in your exam notes. So you should not be forgetting and every team member should be prompting you for it. I promise you, if you will just put this one system into place, you will see massive growth all the time when people are interviewing us to see if they want to work with us and we're interviewing them to see if they'd be a great client. I literally am never afraid when people are like, Kiera, can you cover your ROI? Like what's the ROI? And I'm like, well, on average we have it, started it out. Most of our practices within their first three months are seeing a 30 % increase in production just across the board. Okay. So now there's some that are 10%. There's some that are 50%. all across, like on average of hundreds of offices, they're seeing a boost of 30%. Well, let's just say you are a million dollar practice today. That's an extra $300,000. We are not even like, are barely, you're like a 10X of what you're paying us versus what you're getting. And that to me is something that's so insanely valuable is you need to make sure that you're adding your consultant in who can add these results for you. And we do it through non-sexy ways. Like, hey, let me give you an awesome handoff to say at the end of the procedure that's going to and eliminate the excuses a patient's going to bring to you, but it's going to help teep all of your treatment. It's going to make your handoffs perfect. It's going to make it to where patients want to say yes to you. I've literally watched them leave the operatory and they don't get operatory like hallway amnesia. They literally like our little robots and they walk right up front and they're like, hey, Dr. Smith wants to see me back for that crown in two weeks for an hour and I need to get my cleaning scheduled. And they just smile. And you're like, where did you come from? And why did not all of my patients do this? is because you don't have this in and it's something that's so easy to do and yet most practices don't do it. So I would recommend every one of you, doctors, add it in. I want you to look at that exam room when you walk into it, every hygiene room, every time you walk through the door, you are just going to say it every single time and you will be shocked at how great your case acceptance goes, but not even just your case exceptions, your patient's happiness. They're not confused. Where do start? Why is dentistry so confusing? Why do I not want to do this? You've literally given them the roadmap. eliminated half of their excuses that they're going to go up and have objections. Treatment coordinator like, here teach me how to get over objections. I'm like, hey, just have a better exam. And 50 % of those objections are already gone. They're not confused. They don't have amnesia. They know exactly where to go. And then we ask them, what questions do you have for me? I want you to be rock solid moving forward. You told them we're moving forward. It's not a question of are we doing dentistry or not. It's, hey, we're doing dentistry. Next step is going to be, you can talk about how you want to finance it. But what questions do you have for me? I want you rock solid moving forward. This is how the elite practices do it. You guys wanna know? I've been in hundreds of offices and I'm here to show these are the three sexy systems that your practice needs to have in place. All right, get it done, get that in place. And if you're struggling, this is something we teach to teams. We get the whole team on board, because sometimes you listening, trying to get your team bought in, sometimes that's hard. So fly in an expert, we'll come and train your team. There we go. That was a little bit of a tongue twister. We will train your team to do this. to have great case acceptance. And this is how we're able to add in one practice, we added $25,000 in one day just by doing this. All right, system number three, this is going to sound so silly, but a morning huddle that's truly a huddle that drives performance and alignment. Like literally this is what we do in office. We cut our morning huddle and I'm like, rock on, you cut out your secret treasure trove. Like this is something that can take five minutes, 10 minutes, and our job is to look for what did we do great yesterday? what's on our docket today and are we going to win the day? I do not need to hear about every patient. do not need to hear about Mrs. Jones has high blood pressure. Fantastic, that's something hygienists you need to know. The whole team does not need to know it. We need to look at the scoreboard just like football players, basketball players, baseball players, whatever it is. We look at our scoreboard, AKA how we did yesterday, where we are on track for our month and we say is today schedule two goal? And if not, what are we going to do to truly win our day? Now I understand that numbers can sometimes not feel like patient care. I want to reverse that mindset for you. And I want you to know that when we hit our numbers, that is our benchmark, our measuring stick to show that we served our patients at the highest level. And we did not let little gaps fall into place like missing fluoride opportunities, missing x-ray opportunities, missing same day treatment opportunities, missing diagnosis opportunities. These little simple things are what we're trying not to do. So that's why we set our goal. We have our block schedule. We know the treatment we want to do. We know the hygiene patients that we need to be seeing. We know the open schedule time that we need to make sure that we've eliminated. And when we morning huddle it out, we can literally strategize how we're going to win our day. So we have more consistent days, more consistent treatment, more consistent patient care, more consistent happy teams. This is where we look for bottlenecks. Where are we going to get jammed up? Could we move a patient by 15 minutes today and make our schedule a lot easier? What does hygiene mean? Hygiene, are you scheduled to goal? And if not, what are you going to do to make sure that you get your patient base scheduled to goal? It's wild when every player on the team takes ownership of their position over their column, over their goals that we've all committed to, to ensure that we're not missing any patient care. Now you might not get to your exact goal on hygiene side, but I promise you, if we're looking for every single thing those patients should be getting, you will always hit goal. I promise you, we don't set goals to make it to where it's like impossible or you have to do extra dentistry. We set them so we don't miss little things. And I think like, if you just have it that way where we remember, we do it, we chart prep. Every person's chart prepping the night before, they're looking for their opportunities and we come to Morning Huddle to strategize how we're going to win. We can identify VIP patients to ask them for reviews and referrals. We can do challenges within our team of who's gonna get the most reviews in a day. There's so many little things that Morning Huddle can do and it's also a combination where we connect, we have a game plan and then we go and execute and go to work. So this is really something where it's like, let's use metrics in our Morning Huddle. Let's figure out how we're going to truly strategize and win. and let's look for same day opportunities that we could use to, it's crazy, it's wild when you will use morning huddles like this of the strategy, the huddle to win the game, you will be insanely shocked at how much is there that you might be missing here and there. So these are the three non-sexy systems that every single productive practice has in place and they're incredibly good at it. And that is our block scheduling, our NDTR handoffs and our morning huddles that are setting us up to win. This is something that will significantly improve your productivity and team alignment. Like they get everybody on the same page. We're rowing in the same boat. People are like, Carrie, I got to put all these systems in place. And I'm like, no, you don't. You just need to put the systems in place that are going to help you win. And that means winning on the number side for sure, but winning on team alignment, happier patients, getting out on time, more time with your family. Let's put those systems into place. Let's not be spending a lot of time wasted time on things that don't truly move the needle forward. why we put systems into place. This is why we're obsessed with it. Because the reality is one small change. Any of these changes is going to radically improve your life. It's going to improve your practice and it's going to improve your happiness. So why not do it? And if you are struggling with this, you're like, gosh, Kara, I hear your podcast. I listened to you. I've heard you tell me this a hundred times. Book the call. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Book the call. Let's stop living in mayhem. Let's stop living in madness. Let's have expert consultants literally look at your practice, look at your numbers and put these things into place. We had a doctor, I'll just pull this up, literally texted us their first month and said, I have never been as confident as I am working with the Dental A Team. I've worked with a lot of other consulting companies and in just one month, I already feel less stressed, more at ease and excited to come back to my practice. I was curious if I needed to sell my practice and now I'm confident that I can live here, be happy and enjoy dentistry again. It's in one month. So if that's you, if you feel like that, you're like, gosh, I just need this, book the call. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Make sure you're on our newsletter list. Make sure you're getting our tips. But more importantly, make sure you're getting the life and the practice that you deserve. Guys, we get one practice, we get one life, we get one opportunity. Let's make it the best we possibly can. For all of you listening, I'm so grateful for you. I know these things can be yours. I know you can put these systems into place and I encourage you to do it. It's your time. Execute. I put up on my mirror a long, long time ago. I said, don't just dream, do. This is the time for you to put the things into place that you know will move your practice forward. Refine if you're already doing it and reach out. It's time. Let's do this. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.
On this episode of The Select Sires Podcast, host Ethan Haywood is joined by Brenda Fessenden, precision animal health technical services lead at Zoetis, for a deep dive into the science and strategy behind wellness trait selection. From calf health to cow longevity, Brenda walks us through how Zoetis is leading the charge in precision animal health and how producers can use these tools to create healthier, more profitable herds.
In this episode of The Time Management Podcast, we meet entrepreneur Gerard Francis, who was drowning in a river of busyness before attending my keynote training, Master Your Time, Boost Your Success. That talk and the Find Your Missing Hour 7-day Challenge he invested in became the turning point that radically improved his time management, personal productivity, and work-life balance. Discover how small, consistent changes helped Gerard reclaim control of his schedule, transform his leadership, deepen family connections, and achieve more with less stress. "Your talk was transformational. I was in a fast-flowing river with no control, now I'm starting to take the reins." Gerard Francis Key takeaways from the Episode: Why most entrepreneurs confuse motion with progress—and how Gerard broke that cycle How the 7-day time audit revealed hidden time and helped restructure his day The impact of implementing the 888 formula (8 hours work, 8 hours sleep, 8 hours for you) Simple tools to reduce distractions, including phone habits and energy rituals The ripple effect of slowing down on leadership, family dynamics, and productivity How Gerard redefined success—without sacrificing performance or growth Tips to personalise your own time audit without overcomplicating the process Testimonial: "The journey that started at your talk inspired me to think, 'I've got to change things.' It lit a fire that's still burning." "It's not just been me, my family, my colleagues, even my kids have all felt the positive ripple effects from the changes I made after your talk." "I feel so much better. I'm more present at home, more focused at work, and the quality of what I'm doing has improved across the board." "I've actually got more roles on now than before but I'm calmer, more effective, and producing better-quality work since slowing down." About Gerard Francis Gerard Francis is the Lighthouse Keeper (Managing Director) of the Colchester based professional services recruitment agency; Lighthouse Personnel Ltd. A busy, father of three family man, Gerard is an active churchgoer who keeps busy on weekend volunteering as a football coach for his son's football team and with a local youth group. Passionate about helping individuals on their career journey, Gerard can also be found during the week giving job-seeking talks and workshops at schools, charities and other local organisations. Resources & Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardfrancislhp Website: https://lighthousepersonnel.co.uk …………………………………………………………………. ⭐️ LINKS FOR ABIGAIL || SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING: - Find Your Missing Hour Challenge ➜ https://bit.ly/FYMHWAITLIST (on demand version coming soon, join the waitlist to get notified) - Work with Abigail: https://bit.ly/NEWENQUIRY - Subscribe for Podcast Emails: https://bit.ly/PODCASTEMAILS - Useful Links: https://bit.ly/EPISODELINKS ⭐️ SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don't have any to waste! Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 5 million people how to achieve Productive Wellbeing using The 888 Formula by 2030. Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com Audio Credit: Keith Hare ……………………….. ⭐️ ABIGAIL BARNES SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: instagram.com/iamabigailbarnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes Disclaimer: This content does not aim to replace professional medical advice or therapy. Please seek the support you need where necessary. Success by Design Training accepts no liability.
Do you remember the excitement of going back to school? That energy follows us into our adulthood because of the years of repetition AND the message of “get ready for back to school” is everywhere, in the stores, news, and social media. Now is the time to get your fall supplies ready. What are your fall supplies as an adult you may be asking? Well it's registering for Planning Day and preparing your mind to get a plan in place. You want to be productive this fall, right? Planning Day What is Planning Day? Thursday, August 21st, you'll spend 2 hours on a live webinar prepping for Planning day on August 23rd. On Saturday, August 23rd, you'll spend 4 hours on a live webinar getting a solid plan in place. You'll look at your responsibilities, time constraints, any Golden Windows you may be anticipating, and goals you want to set for the next 120 days (4 months.) You'll look at week day time vs. Saturday time vs. Sunday time. Are there some new habits you've been wanting to implement? You'll look at your routines and slip those new habits into your day and try them out. What to do first? You get a plan in place but where do you actually start? The Productive Home Solution will suggest what area of your home you will want to focus on based on the natural energy of this back to school/fall/holiday season upcoming. This is your 52 week guide to getting your whole house organized…but only 40 stations. You will spend more time at some stations that just one week. Each station is a space in your home like your personal closet, bathrooms, bedrooms, storage and all the other spaces. However, if you have a space you are dying to attack, go nuts. Each space/ module is independent of the other modules. Tanya will be leading The Productive Home Solution™ club and there you will find a supportive community to do this with! We are also offering the Fall Productivity Enrollment Bundle! You will get your Planning Day, The Productive Home Solution™, AND the two year planner!! The Productive Home Solution™ is a lifetime membership. You will revisit over and over again as your phase of life changes and/or as you assume the responsibility of other homes. And now, Planning Day is like a lil retreat that takes place over three days to really mull over your options and plan how you want to spend your time this fall. This is what you need to know where you are going and over time that train of yours is going to pick up the pace and become productive. Now, how dreamy would it be to get everything you will need for one whole year and not have to go back into the Organize 365® store to pick up something you are seeing in Planning Day or The Productive Home Solution™? That's why we have The Complete Home Organizing Bundle! You will get all three planning days, The Productive Home Solution™, The Paper Solution, Holiday Blitz Bundle, Organization is a learnable skill in paper back AND audio, the two year planner, and Embrace!! You will save $700 and be set for the year. Need a payment plan, listen to the episode for insider tips. There is no perfect time to get started. Decide that you want to get organized and through Planning Day you'll find the time you need to get organized. When you at least have a plan in place, when the unexpected happens, you won't be thrown off the tracks, you may just take a little longer getting to the next station. You will have systems in place! **Get signed up and then tune in, on August 15th, for a special webinar all about this Fall Enrollment or you can email customer service! EPISODE RESOURCES: CustomerService@organize365.com Planning Day Fall Enrollment Bundle The Complete Home Organizing Bundle Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media.
If your house feels like a mess, your head feels like a mess—and nothing gets done. That's exactly why I have a quick tidy routine that I run through every morning before I start my workday. These four spaces are the key to keeping my home calm and my brain focused while I juggle homeschooling, cooking, and running my business from home. In this episode, I'm walking you through: – The four exact places I tidy every morning (and why they matter) – How to reset your home without spending all day cleaning – The one thing I do before every work block to signal “go time” for my brain – What to do if you only have time to tidy one space (this alone can shift everything) You don't need a spotless home to be productive—but you do need a system that keeps things from spiraling into chaos. This quick tidy routine will give you the clarity and calm you've been craving. xoxo, Chelsi Jo . . . . Ready to finally organize your business and your home with systems that actually work? Watch my free on-demand Workflow Workshop and learn how to get more done in less time: chelsijo.co/workflowworkshop
Bree Groff's new book, Today Was Fun, pushes the reset button on expectations about work. There is no reason work can't be fun. About half of the things that make it un-fun are self-inflicted—we can just stop doing them. Take off the serious-people costume. Stop all performative work. Take a nap that is for you, not just to recharge for more work. Stop suppressing emotions. Have fun with work friends, and keep work in its place—a good part of life, but not your whole life.Bree Groff is a former partner at SYPartners and a transformation expert who helps organizations lead through change. With a background in systems thinking and behavioral science, she works at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and culture.In this episode, Bree and Dart discuss:- Why most transformation efforts fail- The role of rituals in driving behavior change- What leaders often get wrong about resistance- Why relationships matter more than strategy- How to build “cozy teams” and why that matters- Designing systems that reinforce cultural shifts- The emotional and ethical case for fun at work- Why professionalism often kills creativity- How to know if it's time to leave your job- What it means to “shoot straight with love”- What Bree means by putting “laughing” on your KPIs- And other topics…Bree Groff is a transformation expert who helps leaders and organizations navigate complex change. A partner at SYPartners, she works at the intersection of strategy, culture, and human behavior, bringing together systems thinking, design, and behavioral science to shape workplaces that actually work for people. She's also the author of Today Was Fun, a book that rethinks our relationship with work and makes the case for putting joy and humanity at the center of it. Bree is a frequent speaker on the future of work and teaches graduate courses on innovation and organizational change at Northwestern University.Resources Mentioned:Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously), by Bree Groff: https://www.amazon.com/Today-Was-Fun-About-Seriously/dp/1774585596 Connect with Bree:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bree-groff/ Website: https://www.breegroff.com/home Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.
Feel like you're always busy but not always productive? On our latest Teamwork a Better Way podcast, Forbes contributor and Strategica Partners founder Rebecca Shaddix reveals how high-achievers can reclaim their day using micromoments. No time overhaul. Just smarter focus. Learn how small shifts in your daily flow can lead to massive gains in performance and clarity—without changing your schedule.Transcript: https://share.transistor.fm/s/05605db6/transcript.txthttps://www.timebillionaires.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccashaddix/
We don't understand the mystery of how faith produces and yet it does. How do we know? Faith brings forth evidence that can be seen. Join Mama J as she shares how to become a productive EPIC Conqueror. Visit www.epicwin4u.com for links and show notes and join in on the conversation @EpicConqerors on Facebook. To get Unstopppable - https://www.kamtraining4u.com/ffb-store or on Amazon.com To get access to KAM -https://www.kamtraining4u.com/kam-mentorship-membership
Welcome to this invigorating meditation centered on nurturing a powerful work ethic as you harness the twilight stage, those invaluable moments before drifting into sleep. In this serene interval, you'll effortlessly set your intentions, visualize, and cultivate a deep commitment to diligence and dedication. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Changing jobs or roles can be challenging. However, effective teachers know that sometimes we have to do one or both to better serve our students. As we grow personally and professionally, we often have to choose change - that's what being a lifelong learner is all about.
There are always going to be things that throw you out of whack and get you out of your routine but if you have a protocol in place for when that happens it makes it easier to get back on track. In today's episode I share with you three different ways you can get back in the swing of things when you get thrown off. Do the next right thing- identify what you're feeling out of sorts and one thing you need to do to feel like you have your ish together again, the important thing though is to set the bar low and make it easy to start Revert back to one core habit- rather than trying to dive back into your full routine when you've gotten off track identify one core habit that you can do like waking up on time, sticking to a bed time, or making your bed Create a bare minimum routine- I love an extensive routine but sometimes things come up and you don't have the time or energy to dedicate to your full routine, instead create a bare minimum routine so at the very least you maintain the habit even if you don't get to everything you'd like to FREE Goal Setting Guide Daily Planning Notepad
Welcome to this invigorating meditation centered on nurturing a powerful work ethic as you harness the twilight stage, those invaluable moments before drifting into sleep. In this serene interval, you'll effortlessly set your intentions, visualize, and cultivate a deep commitment to diligence and dedication. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As temperatures soar to record heat, planning for the colder months may seem premature, but this episode of Cattle Connect uncovers why now is the perfect time to strategize for winter success. Host Kayla Greer sits in studio with Regional Extension Agent Josh Elmore as he shares his expertise on choosing the right forages, managing grazing to maximize regrowth, and the importance of soil testing for optimal pasture performance. Josh also discusses the unique aspects of Alabama's diverse climate and soil that benefit cattle producers, offering practical advice for both seasoned and new farmers. Tune in to equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to enhance your winter forage strategy.
Musicians Creating Prosperity: A Music Business Guide To Freedom
In this episode of the Musicians Creating Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Fabiana Claure shares the real reason why so many musicians feel overwhelmed, stuck, and on the brink of burnout—despite working around the clock. Rather than wearing “busy” as a badge of honor, Fabiana reveals how focusing on the wrong tasks (even if they seem productive) can sabotage your business growth and drain your energy. This episode is a call to reclaim your time, refocus your efforts, and step into the CEO role your music business needs you to be. Through empowering coaching insights and practical strategies, you'll discover how to shift from reactive busyness to intentional, high-impact productivity that actually moves the needle. Key Highlights: Busy vs. Productive: Understand why being constantly busy isn't the same as building a successful business—and how to tell the difference. The Time Audit Breakthrough: Learn how your calendar reflects your true priorities—and how a simple audit can help you uncover hidden energy drainers. The Hidden Cost of DIY Hustle: Why editing videos, designing graphics, and doing everything yourself could be costing you thousands in missed income. Creation & Connection: Discover the high-value activities that actually grow your business—and how to make space for them in your weekly routine. Energy Awareness: Not all tasks are equal. Fabiana breaks down how to spot the ones that drain your energy—even if they only take 30 minutes. Letting Go with Grace: Explore why your next level of growth may require unlearning old habits and outsourcing tasks that no longer serve your bigger vision. This episode is a powerful invitation to shift out of survival mode and into strategic leadership. If you've been feeling like you're doing “all the things” but still not seeing results, this is the mindset and time management reset you've been waiting for. The Musician's Profit Masterclass: Is your music business income able to grow without taking more of your time? If not, this masterclass is for you. Discover the 5 steps to win back your time, increase your income, and make your music business self-sustaining - so you can live your life on your terms! JOIN HERE: www.musiciansprofitmasterclass.com Musicians Creating Prosperity Live Event: Join Fabiana Claure for the Musicians Creating Prosperity Live Event in South Florida! This unique event will bring together musicians from around the world for an immersive experience focused on building and scaling online music businesses. The event will cover essential topics such as business strategies, marketing, finance, communication skills, and the use of AI, while also emphasizing wellness and lifestyle balance. GET YOUR TICKET HERE: www.musicianscreatingprosperitylive.com Subscribe To The Musician's Creating Prosperity Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Book A Call With Dr. Fabiana Claure: Book here Connect With Dr. Fabiana Claure: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Facebook Group About Dr. Fabiana Claure: Fabiana, a concert pianist turned successful entrepreneur, co-founded Superior Academy of Music® in 2011 and managed it remotely with her husband from 2016, driving increased efficiency and profitability. Simultaneously, as Founder and Director of the University of North Texas Music Business and Entrepreneurship Program (2016-2021), she pioneered initiatives aiding musicians in business launches and program recognition. In 2020, she launched her online mentorship program, utilizing the Musician's Profit Umbrella® method to help musicians globally scale their businesses. Transitioning from academia in 2021, she now focuses on coaching, performing, and speaking engagements while assisting musicians in expanding their online music businesses for both financial growth and meaningful life design.
#344: Kira Jones is a NYC-based content creator and the Founder of Cacti Wellness. She started a blog and an anonymous Instagram about wellness and productivity hacks while working in sales at Equinox in LA. When the pandemic started, she decided to take her passion project full time and fulfill the growing need for virtual, attainable wellness content. In 2021, she launched Cacti Wellness- a productive wellness platform focused on helping ambitious women take care of business while taking care of themselves. Kira is also a content creator on Instagram and TikTok where she shares daily videos on topics spanning lifestyle, wellness, business, and travel.Topics discussed:From working in sales at Equinox, to freelancing, content creator, and creating a full-time businessRealities of early entrepreneur days and not making money in the businessHow to start your morning early (like 5am) and how to prepare the night beforeMaking time for friends, work, and romantic partnerThe issue with comparing potential romantic partners to one another versus your own standards of what you wantWatch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatfulfillsyou/videosENJOY 10% OFF THE WHAT FULFILLS YOU? CARD GAME AT www.whatfulfillsyou.com - code "WHATFULFILLSYOU10"Follow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyouFollow Kira Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirajonesFollow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduong/Read more on the blog: https://emilyelizabeth.blog/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-fulfills-you-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kathryn and Coach Julie talk about the role of productive discomfort in binge eating recovery. It's natural to want recovery to feel easy, but the truth is that some discomfort is necessary—because that's how the brain learns to let go of the binge eating habit. You'll learn why feeling challenged isn't a sign that you're doing something wrong; it's a sign that you're making meaningful progress toward real, lasting change. Get 50% off of Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/BOB50 Learn more about Coach Julie's 7-Day Binge-Free Reset Get the free 31-Day Brain over Binge Inspiration Booklet Additional Brain over Binge resources: Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo. Get the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.
This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Podcast
In this episode, Filip Kozera, founder and CEO of Wordware, explains his approach to building agentic workflows where natural language serves as the new programming interface. Filip breaks down the architecture of these "background agents," explaining how they use a reflection loop and tool-calling to execute complex tasks. He discusses the current limitations of agent protocols like MCPs and how developers can extend them to handle the required context and authority. The conversation challenges the idea that more powerful models lead to more autonomous agents, arguing instead for "graceful recovery" systems that proactively bring humans into the loop when the agent "knows what it doesn't know." We also get into the "application layer" fight, exploring how SaaS platforms are creating data silos and what this means for the future of interoperable AI agents. Filip also shares his vision for the "word artisan"—the non-technical user who can now build and manage a fleet of AI agents, fundamentally changing the nature of knowledge work. The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/741.
In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard chats with Steven Puri, a former Hollywood studio executive turned entrepreneur. Steven has worked on blockbuster films like Independence Day and Transformers, but today he's focused on helping remote workers stay productive, happy, and focused through his company, Sukha. Steven shares his personal journey and what led him to rethink productivity. Instead of chasing long hours and constant hustle, he now believes in working with intention and finding flow. He talks about how our environment, like having a creative workspace, can really boost performance. Drawing from his Hollywood background, he explains how the same creative principles can apply to remote work. The conversation also dives into Sukha, an AI-powered tool he created to help people manage overwhelm. It helps users stay focused by organizing tasks, using music to encourage deep work, and creating simple, structured workflows. Throughout the episode, you'll hear plenty of practical tips, like how to mentally “commute” to your home office, how to work in sync with your body's natural energy patterns (your chronotype), and how to use AI as a support tool rather than a replacement for creativity. What We Discuss [02:01] Introduction to Steven Puri [05:49] Evolution of productivity: Then vs. now [09:22] Steven's film industry background [11:24] Legacy and meaningful work [12:47] Flow state: Hollywood lessons for remote work [16:48] Environmental triggers and productivity barriers [19:44] Morning routines and focus [21:54] Leadership lessons from film for remote teams [28:30] Chronotypes and personal productivity rhythms [30:20] Maintaining boundaries in remote work [33:35] AI and the future of remote productivity [36:44] How to connect with Steven Notable Quotes [07:40] "Now, I really measure my productivity by the effect, not by how many hours I work." – Steven Puri [08:39] "I was just burning the candle at both ends and being really productive, but after I recovered, I realized I was more productive by being mindful and intentional." – Gerald J. Leonard [21:47] "You talk a lot about purpose and intention. These are powerful. When you apply them, powerful things happen." – Steven Puri [24:28] "It's always about the other thing. The part of your mind that does the cool, 'ooh, peanut butter and chocolate' — that can only function when you have something else to focus on." – Steven Puri [35:33] "It's not AI that's replacing you. It's people who know how to use AI. Because someone who really understands how to use it can do the work of 10 to 20 people." – Steven Puri Our Guest Steven Puri is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life. Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV) and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM. After attending USC in Los Angeles, he began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies including Independence Day which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects. Steven's first tech company was Centropolis Effects that produced those CGI effects, and he eventually sold it to the German media conglomerate Das Werk when he was 28. Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and produce live-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers and more. Resources Steven Puri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri Email: steven@sukha.co The Sukha Company: https://www.thesukha.co/ APP: https://app.thesukha.co/landing (Try free for 7 days) Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Mentioned Book: Deep Work by Cal Newport Book: The Net and the Butterfly Film: Independence Day Film: Transformers Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1763: Michael Mehlberg reveals how redefining productivity and fostering autonomy can help the vast majority of employees feel more accomplished at work. By aligning team goals with individual motivation and eliminating outdated productivity myths, leaders can unlock more engagement and fulfillment across their teams. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2017/9/12/how-to-help-93-of-your-employees-feel-more-productive Quotes to ponder: "Productivity isn't about getting more things done - it's about getting the right things done." "When people know what's expected of them and have the autonomy to meet those expectations, they thrive." "The best way to help employees feel productive is to stop focusing on productivity." References: First, Break All the Rules: https://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/1595621113 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/melissa_eich/Learn more about Mindfully Well: www.mindfullywell.comKeywordsrest, self-care, body awareness, productivity, mental health, exhaustion, recovery, wellness, hormonal balance, mindfulnessSummaryIn this conversation, Melissa Eich discusses the critical importance of rest for our physical and mental well-being. She emphasizes that true rest is not merely the absence of activity but a necessary component for recovery and health. Melissa shares her personal struggles with productivity and the societal pressures that often lead to neglecting self-care. She provides insights into recognizing the signs of exhaustion and practical steps to incorporate restorative practices into daily life. The conversation encourages listeners to redefine their relationship with rest and to prioritize it as an essential part of their health journey.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Rest08:58 Understanding Productive Rest16:47 Recognizing Signs Your Body Needs Rest27:32 Planning for Rest in Your LifeThanks for listening! I'll see you next week for another episode of Mindfully Well with Mel.
This is for you if you stare at your to-do list and feel your chest tighten! You wrote everything down to feel more in control, but somehow you're drowning in your own handwriting. That master list that was supposed to save you? It's actually making everything worse.Episode Highlights:
In this episode of Big Skip Energy, Skip is joined by Dr. Christie McMullen, who helps people make work fun to prevent burnout and increase productivity. Christie shares her insights on how to create a better workspace, emphasizing the value of joy, appreciation, and leveraging talents. She and Skip discuss the significance of intentionality, the importance of aligning passions with talents, and how to properly train and equip employees. Christie also talks about her book, 'Learning Can Stick,' and methods for improving team dynamics.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1763: Michael Mehlberg reveals how redefining productivity and fostering autonomy can help the vast majority of employees feel more accomplished at work. By aligning team goals with individual motivation and eliminating outdated productivity myths, leaders can unlock more engagement and fulfillment across their teams. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2017/9/12/how-to-help-93-of-your-employees-feel-more-productive Quotes to ponder: "Productivity isn't about getting more things done - it's about getting the right things done." "When people know what's expected of them and have the autonomy to meet those expectations, they thrive." "The best way to help employees feel productive is to stop focusing on productivity." References: First, Break All the Rules: https://www.amazon.com/First-Break-All-Rules-Differently/dp/1595621113 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adulting is hard, especially as a relatively new adult, I often find myself caught between juviniele tendencies and being a reponsible adult. I was talking to my therapist about this struggle recently and she suggested gentle parenting myself. Just like kids there are times we don't want to clean our room, pick up after ourselfves, or do our work but as grown ups there are some things that just must be done. When you find yourself trying to get out of things, let yourself off the hook because you just don't want to, or find yourself procrastinating try parenting yourself. In today's episode I go over some parenting strategies you can use on yourself to give yourself a little nudge, and tough love when necessary, to show up and get things done. FREE Goal Setting Guide Daily Planning Notepad
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#201: Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or like you're constantly switching roles just to get through the day? So was Josie, until she completely restructured her week using time-batching and energy mapping—and it changed everything. In this solo episode, she's sharing the exact system she uses to theme each day of the week with a specific focus and energy so she can get more done and feel more aligned. Whether you're a corporate girlie, entrepreneur, side hustler, or just someone who wants to feel more intentional and less stressed, this episode will teach you how to create a workflow that actually works for you. Josie walks you through how she designed her workflow, why it's so effective, and how you can apply it no matter what your career or lifestyle looks like. Plus, the little rituals that help her tap into “boss bitch” energy, why Bravo Fridays are sacred, and how you can build a schedule that makes you feel like your best self—every day of the week.For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Founder Talk, we sit down with Rob Rech, founder of Humans First and a seasoned entrepreneur who has built 10 businesses and successfully exited 7 of them. Rob's track record speaks for itself—but what's even more fascinating is how he did it: by mastering flow state, applying rigorous self-experimentation, and optimizing time and team performance.Here's what you'll learn from Rob:✅ How flow state can make you 500% more productive—and how to get into it daily✅ Rob's exact 3-hour “GSD” time block strategy that changed his business trajectory✅ The two-question productivity framework that exposes where your time should go✅ Why ADHD became a secret weapon in his entrepreneurial journey✅ His behind-the-scenes tactics for building and selling gyms, tech startups, and service companies✅ How to know if you're building a lifestyle business or a scalable exit✅ The biggest mistake founders make when trying to remove themselves from the business✅ Why emotional intelligence and team development will be the founder's superpower in the age of AI✅ How he learned to enjoy the journey and not just chase the outcomeWhether you're trying to scale your first company or build a more fulfilling business model, this episode delivers high-impact strategies, mindset shifts, and operational gold for any founder serious about success.Where to Find Rob KrecakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robkrecak/Website: https://www.humansfirst.usIf you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: https://impaxs.comSubscribe to my weekly CMO briefing for unfiltered insights on the biggest marketing shifts, real-life strategies I'm using to scale companies fast, and key lessons from real-world experience—what's working, what's not, and why. No fluff, no filler, just actionable insights you can use immediately. Sign up now to stay ahead: https://impaxs79863.activehosted.com/f/12
Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like life's just… happening to you? You wake up, check your phone, go through the motions. Weeks blur into months. You're busy but not fulfilled. Productive but not progressing. Here's the hard truth: If you're not intentional about what you're building, you'll drift. And drift leads to regret. But here's the good news: You can choose to stop drifting—today. You can start building what actually matters most to you. In this episode, I break down 10 core principles for doing just that. These aren't quick hacks or lofty theories. They're hard-won lessons from world-class performers, artists, and makers who've mastered their craft and their lives. Here's a taste of what we get into: Why simplicity beats complexity every time (stop overcomplicating your goals) How to harness resistance instead of fighting it Why passion isn't optional—it's fuel for the hard stuff The hidden cost of “bad” practices you don't even realize you're repeating How to ditch autopilot and consciously design your days The big idea? You are what you practice. Every choice, every habit, every action is shaping your future. The question is: are you practicing the life you want—or one you'll want to escape? This isn't about doing more. It's about doing what matters. On purpose. So take a breath. Look around. And ask yourself: What am I really building? This episode will help you answer—and take the first steps toward it. Until next time—stay intentional, and keep creating.
We're back with a brand-new season of Random but Memorable! ✨
Click here to read the episode highlights. The "Living with Heart" Podcast is brought to you by Chip Dodd Resources (www.chipdodd.com) and The Voice of the Heart Center (vothcenter.com). You can connect with Dr. Chip Dodd at chip@chipdodd.com. Contact Bryan Barley for coaching at bryan@vothcenter.com. The Five Pitfalls: Work becomes confused with one's worth. Performance begins to be valued more than one's presence. People become things. To be an example to others, the true self is isolated. Secrets sap one's passion and purpose. These pitfalls can destroy careers, friendships, reputations, marriages and families—unless one is freed from them. Out of the Pit Hopeful Truths: Freedom is not only possible; we are created for it. The descent into the Pitfalls can be stopped at any time. When the leader who is descending into the pitfalls experiences an intervention from others whom the leader listens to and healthily responds to, the descent can be stopped. Also, if the leader comes to an awareness of his/her descent and cries out and is heard and responded to by others, the descent can be stopped. There is a path that takes us out of the Pit; we can ascend. Freedom is not only possible; we are created for it. The people who dare to “come back to life” are some of the greatest blessers in this world: They have humility and passion. They have compassion because of empathy. They are doers who are relational. They are witnesses to what God can do with a person who dares to be in need. Their “loss” can become many others' gains. They are witnesses of John Newton's hymn, Amazing Grace. That which we think has destroyed us has opened up a future before us. Listen to Episode #26 “Becoming a Portable Sanctuary. The woundedness of the leader, coordinated with their healing, becomes the leader's newly discovered productivity. Liberation from bondage is available. If there is breath, there is hope. Recovery from addiction to control begins with: Confession: the recognition of and “fessing up” to being human, which means that I feel and I need more than I can handle or manage without relational help. Admission: The acknowledgment of powerlessness over life The profound awareness that the more I have attempted to do it alone, the more unmanageable my life has become. In these two beginning steps, the impaired leader must admit the specific nature of his/her secrets in order to get relief. Click here to continue reading the episode highlights.
After a recent doctor's trip with Mama D's Oldest son, she shared with him advice on productive worrying. If you are going to worry anyway, you might as well make it for your own benefit.Petals of Support is brought to you by Spreaker Prime Please be sure to Rate and Review this episode. Subscribe and SharePlease consider being a Supporter of this podcast for $5/month https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/petals-of-support--5614807/supportEmail me at: petals.s@aol.com All Social Media: @PetalsofSupport https://linktr.ee/petalsofsupport Petals of Support is a member of the Unfiltered Studios Networkhttps://www.unfpod.com
Join me as I chat with Josh Woodward, VP of Google Labs & Gemini, as he showcases Google's latest AI products and their capabilities. The conversation covers Gemini's advanced features including personalized context integration and video generation, Flow's AI filmmaking capabilities, Notebook LM's research and knowledge exploration tools, Stitch's UI design automation, and Project Mariner's autonomous web task execution. Throughout the demonstration, Josh highlights how these tools can empower both professionals and individuals to create high-quality content and automate tasks. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - Gemini app features and capabilities 06:53 - Video generation with Gemini 13:53 - Flow AI filmmaking tool demonstration 21:17 - Notebook LM research and knowledge exploration 26:47 - Stitch UI design tool overview 31:04 - Project Mariner autonomous web agent demo Checkout Google's AI Product Suite: https://labs.google Key Points: • Josh Woodward demonstrates five Google AI products: Gemini, Flow, Notebook LM, Stitch, and Project Mariner • Gemini features include scheduled actions, personalized context, and video generation capabilities • Flow is an AI filmmaking tool that allows users to create and edit high-quality videos with simple prompts • Project Mariner enables AI agents to perform web-based tasks autonomously with human oversight The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: http://boringmarketing.com/ The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: http://thevibemarketer.com/ Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND JOSH ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://x.com/joshwoodward LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshwoodward/
Did you know being a great coworker can actually make your job easier and more enjoyable? When the team works well together, everything gets easier. In this episode of Dental Assistant Nation, Kevin Henry talks with Monica Satake about how being a great coworker can improve your day-to-day experience as a dental assistant. Monica shares real, simple ways to build better relationships at work. It starts with showing up with a good attitude, supporting others, and handling tough situations with patience and respect. When dental assistants focus on being dependable and kind, it helps the whole team work better and creates a more productive environment. And the best part is, it makes your own job feel smoother and more enjoyable. Connect with Monika Website: www.truenorthtrainingandconsulting.com Email: Monica.tntc@gmail.com Watch our previous podcast! (DA Nation Episode 381: THIS is the BEST Onboarding Guide for Dental Assistants!) https://youtu.be/cnWgzK2dWf0 Access the full blog here at Dr. Bicuspid What it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental profession https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-practice/office-management/team-management/article/15748945/being-a-great-coworker-in-dentistry —-------------------------------------------- Hey friends—cool news! The Dental Assistant Nation Podcast was featured on Feedspot's Top 100 Dental Podcasts and their Top Dental Assistant Podcasts list. Huge thanks to you for listening, subscribing, and supporting the show. Couldn't have done it without you. Go check it out—we're listed alongside some amazing shows! 100 Best Dental Podcasts - https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_podcasts/ 4 Best Dental Assistant Podcasts - https://podcast.feedspot.com/dental_assistant_podcasts/ —--------------------------------------------
Sometimes it feels like our prayers hit the ceiling and go no further. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans shares how to make your prayers more effective—and connect with God in a deeper way.
Sometimes it feels like our prayers hit the ceiling and go no further. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans shares how to make your prayers more effective—and connect with God in a deeper way.
Sometimes it feels like our prayers hit the ceiling and go no further. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans shares how to make your prayers more effective—and connect with God in a deeper way.
In this episode of The FLOT Line, host Rick Hughes explores what it means to understand and live out God's will for your life. Drawing from passages like Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 1:9-10, and others, Rick emphasizes that God has a specific plan for every believer—a plan rooted in His love, wisdom, and divine patience. Rick unpacks the difference between knowing Scripture and applying it (epignosis), discusses the characteristics of a worthy spiritual walk, and explains how to be a productive citizen of heaven while still on Earth.Download Transcript: https://rhem.pub/productive-citizens-b4bbcc
When an organization is trapped in survival mode, it doesn't just face external pressure. It suffers an internal collapse of energy, creativity, and coherence. Chronic stress becomes the culture, innovation dries up, and people burn out trying to keep the lights on. But just as individuals can heal from trauma, so can organizations, if leaders are willing to shift from constant doing to conscious being. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Mieke Jacobs explore how energy mastery and systemic intelligence can help leaders break free from the freeze response, reconnect to purpose, and restore wholeness to their teams and systems, unlocking the kind of flourishing that outlasts any crisis.Mieke Jacobs is a Belgium-based leadership advisor serving as Transformational Faculty and Senior Executive Coach at Mobius Executive Leadership. Drawing on two decades at DuPont in operations and large-scale change, she now guides executive teams worldwide with systemic intelligence and energy mastery. Mieke is also the author of Poet Assassin and co-author of Emergent: The Power of Systemic Intelligence to Navigate the Complexity of M&A.This episode is your invitation to lead differently by slowing down, tuning in, and trusting that wisdom lives not in doing more, but in being fully present.Things you will learn in this episode:• What happens when leaders create space for silence and stillness• Practical energy mastery tools for leaders and facilitators• Why systemic intelligence is essential for modern leadership• Rituals to shift team energy—songs, silence, and charged fields• How to spot invisible dysfunctions hidden in your company's “order”• Ways to create workplaces that energize rather than depleteStop chasing productivity and start leading with presence, energy, and wholeness. Take a pause and check out this episode.Resources:• On Children (Poem) by Khalil Gibran: https://poets.org/poem/children-1 • ‘Stop Treating Well-being as a Side Hustle' with Ashish Kothari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij4WcZWFMTg Books:• Poet Assassin by Mieke Jacobs: https://amzn.eu/d/aPfsENl • Emergent by Mieke Jacobs: https://amzn.eu/d/1To2DOK • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://amzn.eu/d/1To2DOKBooks mentioned:• The Prophet by Khalil Gibran: https://a.co/d/3pPl6Ea • Hiring the Heavens by Jean Slatter: https://a.co/d/4waFDhI • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://a.co/d/4oRfck8
Cynthia Pfeil was born in 1934, and grew up in a quiet suburban neighborhood of White Plains, New York. Productive and independent, she swam, rode horseback, and sewed her own clothes with professional polish. Cynthia was an obedient daughter, decent student, and a reliable babysitter. Her father, a German immigrant and hardworking auto shop owner, instilled a strong work ethic, while her mother, Rose, maintained their home. Cynthia followed in her older brother's footsteps to Ohio Wesleyan University in 1952, where she studied Home Economics and met Roy “Skip” Schinagle Jr., a charismatic, well dressed, god fearing momma's boy from Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Their intense relationship would upend both of their lives and ultimately end in a Real Story followed in real time around the United States. This is Part 1 of our 3-part series exploring the Real Story of Cynthia Pfeil.
Scott answers a question about masculinity and service: why don't more men volunteer, and how do we change that? He then discusses how narcissism relates to success (and whether he'd ever quit social media). Finally, he shares advice for workers trying to get re-hired in today's tough tech job market. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After working with a variety of clients across the tech industry, I've noticed that almost all of them want to learn how to get more done at work. I've also recognized specific challenges that come up for folks that prevent them from moving forward the way they want, so today I'm sharing strategies and tools to help you.I'm not teaching you a calendar trick; these are meta-skills to adopt that will make getting sh*t done a part of the way you operate. If you don't feel productive enough, aren't getting things done you really want to, or feel like there's never enough time, this episode is for you. Listen in and learn about why other people's expectations for you aren't the problem (yes, even your boss!) and how to take control of your time and get sh*t done.
While it's simple to replace mindless scrolling with mind-nourishing activities, it's more critical to understand why you feel the need to be productive in the first place,Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years.Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it'll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...
Growing your business starts with the right people. In this webinar, we'll break down a simple system for recruiting productive agents who drive real results. Learn how to identify the right talent, attract them to your team, and create a path to long-term growth and profitability. See the full webinar schedule at: gloveru.com/webinar Learn more about Jeff Glover, the #1 producing real estate coach in North America, and Glover U at gloveru.com.
You're hustling hard—juggling emails, brushing up your site, squeezing in another chapter from that business book—but by sunset, it still feels like nothing's really moved. If you've ever stared at your to-do list wondering how all that busy turned into zero momentum, you're in good company.This lesson is where Omar calls out three productivity look-alikes that are quietly hijacking your time. He digs into why tweaking your site yet again, bingeing learning content, and planning instead of actually selling can feel productive—but really aren't. With real examples, including Omar's own slip-ups and advice from seasoned founders, you'll walk away knowing exactly what to cut and what to lean into.Think any of this sounds familiar? Tap the play button at the top of the page and let this lesson give your workday the clarity kick it's been waiting for.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Setup. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we talk about the power of fun—not the curated kind, not the monetized kind, but the kind that just lights you up. Whether you're dealing with Sunday scaries, back-to-school dread, or the weight of adulthood, the invitation is simple: find fun for the sake of it. We reflect on the dream that started it all—Caesar Romero showing up in a backyard birthday party to remind us: go bigger, go bolder, and put up more balloons. The message? This isn't just about celebration—it's about comeback. The joy you left behind while caring for others, healing from trauma, or just trying to survive? It's still there. And it's time to reclaim it. We also talk about breaking free from the “what does it pay?” mentality and leaning into joy as currency. The things that nourish your spirit—like carving pumpkins, recording late-night podcasts, or going all in on holiday specials—matter, even if they don't show up on a paycheck. The takeaway?Make this the week you stop playing small. Stop waiting for the “right” time to be creative, or bold, or joyful. Whether it's glitter and balloons or Rudolph and wrestling belts—just go have fun. Be spontaneous. Let silly lead. Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do… is play. Have a great week, Heal Squad! -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ Join the In-Person Heal Waitlist: https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
All July long, we're featuring a special replay series of standout episodes—and this week is no exception.Join us for a special episode as we welcome Christine Benz to discuss her book, "How to Retire." In a captivating conversation in the Rock Retirement Club, we dive into topics like long-term care, the 4% rule, investing strategies, and simplification. Featuring insights from Fritz Gilbert, a member of the club and contributor to Christine's book, this episode offers a holistic view of retirement planning. Discover how to balance financial and non-financial aspects for a fulfilling retirement journey.*Episode Originally Aired December 4, 2024*OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN(00:55) We are going to play some past impactful episodes for the whole month of July INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINE BENZ(01:28) Today we start off the month with a replay of our interview with Christine Benz.(03:17) Roger asks about the goal for the readers of this book.(04:48) Christine: The goal was to cover retirement in a really holistic way and include as much non-financial as financial information on retirement planning.(06:10) Roger thinks the interview style of the book helped make it more approachable.(08:13) Roger asks Christine about any big, unexpected insights that came up when she was writing her book.(11:12) Fritz Gilbert says I give Christine serious kudos for the approach she took and the amount of homework she did.(12:35) Christine tells Fritz that she loves his methodical approach to dealing with the years leading up to retirement.(14:16) Marla asks Christine if she would change anything if she was writing this book today to accommodate the 2024 election results and also asks about managing portfolios on Morningstar.(18:15) Roger says when it comes to portfolio construction, it's easy to overcomplicate things(21:14) Larry asks Christine what challenges her or confounds her most about her own retirement planning.(23:35) Larry asks “Are you concerned that we may not find people to provide long term care?”(31:08) Kevin Lyles asks Christine about asset allocation in retirement.(37:55) Laura asks: When talking about high quality bond portfolios, do bond funds work?(42:00) Roger asks about indexes and broad diversification. (44:37) Roger says someone had a comment related to some of the research on small cap value and asks Christine her view on having a more diversified small cap value tilt?(48:19) Eric asks “what is the argument for using TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) for retirees?” (51:28) Roger asks Fritz if he has been simplifying his portfolio or working more on optimization since retiring in 2018.(53:52) Roger says the optimization part of retirement sometimes dominates the conversation.(54:44) Roger asks Christine: Have you found in your own life a balance between making sure you don't get too complicated in investments?(57:55) Brianna asks Christine what question she has been reflecting on after the 20 interviews?(58:45) Christine she's been thinking more about whether the concept of retirement is flawed.BONUS(01:01:26) Roger reads an excerpt from his grandfather's WWII journalResources Mentioned In This EpisodeWade PfauMorningstar The Retirement Manifest- Fritz GilbertDaughterhood.orgChristine BenzSix Shot SaturdayBOOKSHow to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement - Christine BenzBeing Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End - Atul GawandeKeys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years - Fritz GilbertRock Retirement: A Simple Guide to Help You Take Control and Be More Optimistic About the Future - Roger Whitney
Do you feel like you're constantly busy but never actually productive? In this episode, I'll teach you how to get more done in less time by using three proven strategies. Reveal the hidden patterns shaping your choices, habits, and success. Take my FREE Identity Quiz to discover who you really are and how to break through to the next level. Join here