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In my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program I teach my students that in order to enjoy their work (and not end up burning out) it’s imperative that they learn how to work smarter and not harder. Most people who teach “productivity” are simply sharing strategies that allow people to run on the hamster wheel faster and more efficiently. I prefer to teach people how to be more effective with their time and energy so what they have on their to-do list actually matters. Today's guest, Tamara Torres, is the founder of Optima Results Coaching (I swear the name similarity is all coincidence!) where she teaches practical solutions to improve habits, increase productivity, and create time and energy for what matters most. Her background in psychology, integrative medicine, and meditation give her a holistic approach to not only coaching clients to successful careers but teaching them to also build more fulfilling, well-balanced lives beyond their jobs. In our conversation Tamara shares her insights and strategies for aligning your values with your time and explains how they are ultimately much more connected to your productivity than your apps, to-do lists, or your calendar. As an added bonus you'll hear her turn the tables when she puts ME on the hot seat! I share how my habit of always searching for a better way has led to great success but also great detriment. She offers her analysis and some important questions for me to consider to more accurately align my (exceedingly high) expectations with reality. If you’re looking for a better way to manage your day, your energy, and your life to find a version of “productivity” that works for you, this is the place to begin. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: How the death of Tamara's father led to her becoming a productivity coach. Why Tamara’s diverse background in health and her naturopath degree helped shape her coaching style. What Tamara means when she talks about Productivity with Heart. Why your values are connected to productivity. Using your calendar to check that your values are aligned with your time. Why scheduling intentional time with family is critical for building strong relationships. Defining the difference between quantity of time and quality of time. What a time audit is and why you should try it for two weeks. What is a season of sacrifice and how can you apply it to your life? How setting proper expectations can help alleviate stress in the family and at work. KEY TAKEAWAY: Create a ritual at the end of your workday to smooth the transition to family. Understanding your chrono type and how to make it work for you. How I learned to manage my energy and time to get my work done on Cobra Kai. KEY TAKEAWAY: Be willing to say no to things that aren't in alignment with your values. What is Parkinson’s law and how can you use it to your advantage? The power of the Pomodoro Method and time blocking your day. How I overcame perfectionism and reset my circadian rhythms I put myself on the hot seat and Tamara coaches me on my workaholic tendencies. KEY TAKEAWAY: Perfectionists should work on progress over perfection and practicing gratitude can help alleviate the perfectionist tendency. Useful Resources Mentioned: Happier in Hollywood - A podcast with Liz Craft and Sarah Fain • Happier in Hollywood Gretchen Rubin The Four Tendencies Quiz - The Four Tendencies Quiz Ep75: The Four Tendencies’ (aka ‘The Matrix’ For Understanding Yourself & Others) | with Gretchen Rubin What is a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)? Toggl Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow Laura Vanderkam | Writer, Author & Speaker | Time Management The Pomodoro Technique Explained I Was Tired of Putting My Kids to Bed via FaceTime Every Night. Here’s What I Did About It. How to Conduct an Annual Review (2020 Edition!)

Les and Tamara Payne are the co-authors of The Dead Are Arising, a biography detailing the life of Malcolm X. For almost 30 years the book was being added to and refined until it was eventually published in 2020. In 2018 Tamara inherited the author's reigns when her father sadly passed away. Although heartbroken, Tamara lived by her father’s words and aimed only to publish the book when it was ready. As today’s guest, we speak with Tamara about her experiences researching and writing The Dead Are Arising. She shares details about the writing process and touches on learning from her father, a journalist, about why it is so important to build relationships with your sources. Much of the show is also spent talking about the contents of Les and Tamara’s book. We take a look at how it differs from Malcolm X’s autobiography and learn the truth behind some of Malcolm’s biggest life events. Tamara clears the murky waters around the death of Malcolm’s father, Earl, his relationship with Elijah Muhammad, his eventual breakaway from the Nation of Islam, and his assassination. For listeners, this is a chance to get to know Malcolm X like never before. To hear about Malcolm’s power of influence, studious nature, critical eye for social injustice, and desire for upliftment, be sure not to miss this episode. Key Points From This Episode:Introducing Tamara Payne, co-author of The Dead Are Arising.Hear about the genesis of Tamara and Les’s book.Les’s habits of routinely playing Malcolm X’s speeches to his family.Tamara talks about her experiences in China.Why Tamara and Les’s book was 30 years in the making. Tools Tamara would use to approach her stories.How Les taught Tamara the tools of the trade.Tamara shares lesser-known details about Malcolm X’s childhood.We explore the environment in which Malcolm X grew up.Hear about “Shorty” and who this mysterious character was from Malcolm X’s autobiography.How Malcolm X managed to get parole.Tamara tells us about the tensions between Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad.Malcolm X’s knack for engaging an audience and persuasive speaking.How the killing of Ronald Stokes impacted Malcolm X.Tamara touches on Malcolm X’s final months.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Tamara Payne on InstagramLes PayneFrederick DouglassProfit of Freedom on AmazonThe Dead Are Arising on AmazonMalcolm XMarcus GarveyThe Autobiography of Malcolm X on AmazonMark TwainAbraham LincolnHL MenckenNational Association of Black JournalistsSpike LeeDavid BlightSunday Morning on CBSElijah Muhammad

In this episode you’ll hear:How to maintain your values in business and come to an understanding of others, without offending or being offended.Tamara’s awkward experience when she had to stand in her truth in a business setting.How we can find common ground with others when 90% of the world believes in some form of Higher Power.Why there’s a global shift coming with people embracing and being more vocal about their faith, beliefs and values — and connecting with each other on a heartfelt, spiritual level.Why Tamara believes it’s really about other people’s lives first, and then it’s about business — to form a true partnership in business that is special and lasting.Tamara Burkett is a #1 Bestselling Business Author, follow-up practitioner and CRM consultant. She helps business owners use technology to cultivate personal connection in a human way. A savvy relationship builder, Tamara appreciates the unique qualities of each person she encounters. She artfully blends tech and relationship strategy to design a follow-up process her clients implement with ease. The end result is effortless business growth.If you’re inspired by this episode, I’d love to hear your biggest Aha! moments. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your social media and tag me, @christieturley!LINKS:For full show notes and links, visit: https://christieturley.com/mind-muse-podcast-20/

This week on the PRmoment podcast, we’re taking another change of tack – we’re talking about virtual agencies with Tamara Littleton, CEO and founder of The Social Element. There are plenty of virtual agencies around, but not that many have managed to scale to the size of The Social Element. It’s a 300-people (100 staff, 200 freelancers), £9m virtual consultancy business operating internationally. Here’s a flavour of what Tamara and I talked about: [00:02:01] How paid media is more prominent than organic content on most social channels these days. [00:02:40] Tamara discusses the three Cs of Social: creative, consultancy and communications. [00:03:26] How Tamara has scaled her virtual agency to a £9m business of 300 people across Europe, the UK and the US. [00:05:14] Tamara talks us through the structure of a virtual business like The Social Element. [00:06:12] How the key to building a virtual agency is identifying people who are comfortable in their own company and then building the technology and organisation on top. [00:06:38] How do you create a virtual employee community? [00:06:56] Tamara talks us through the tools she uses to run her virtual agency. [00:08:35] How Tamara can run her entire agency on her mobile phone. [00:12:15] Why Tamara decided to launch a virtual business. [00:13:02] How her experiences of online webmaster forums gave Tamara the inspiration to set up her own virtual agency. [00:14:09] Why The Social Element's virtual structure meant Tamara could scale it more quickly internationally. [00:15:33] Tamara discusses the disadvantages of being a virtual business. [00:16:30] Is it more difficult to get age diversity in a virtual agency structure? [00:17:23] Why virtual agencies may spend less on office costs, but they will need to have staff meet-ups where they invest in training, fly people in and stay in hotels. [00:17:58] How a sense of isolation and mental wellbeing can be one of the downsides for employees working virtually. [00:19:21] How does the interview process work for a virtual agency? [00:20:09] Has Tamara hired people she's never met? [00:22:38] Is the work, in terms of its outputs, different for a virtual agency? [00:24:16] Why the creative element of the work is the most difficult bit of being virtual. [00:24:31] How are the account teams organised in a virtual agency? [00:29:40] How 60% of The Social Element’s revenue is now from the US. [00:34:52] Why online customer services is now an opportunity for brands to have a great conversation with consumers. [00:37:39] How Tamara spends about a third of her week on video calls.

In her new book, “Balance is B.S.,” author and entrepreneur Tamara Loehr tells us that balance doesn’t work. From finding your tribe to finding a work-life blend, Tamara tells us how to navigate this crazy world as an entrepreneur. She also talks about her Dollar Beauty Tribe, a way to provide people with affordable, ethical, and cruelty-free cosmetics. Tune in! Timestamps​: 01:40 - Why Tamara wrote “Balance is B.S.” 02:48 - Why the concept of balance is flawed 05:15 - Tamara explains the ‘myth’ behind trying to balance work and life 05:43 - The “9 to 5” schedule is unproductive! 08:32 - Tamara shares her core values 09:40 - Tamara’s concept of “territory vs tribe” 11:48 - How Tamara came up with the Dollar Beauty Tribe 15:19 - Tamara talks about her habits, or her “personal pie” 16:48 - Tamara on the business of family 17:53 - A story about Tamara’s daughter demonstrating understanding of the business of family 20:14 - Tamara on moving up versus rising up 22:17 - The concept of “energy vampires” 24:52 - Vision boards are B.S. 27:25 - What’s next for Tamara? 28:08 - Where to learn more about Dollar Beauty Tribe Resources: Tamara’s Website: ​https://www.loehrblend.com/ Dollar Beauty Tribe: ​https://dollarbeautytribe.com/

Jiji, Pele and Wanyoike joined us on this episode and we had a good laugh, got serious then laughed again. What we talked about; 00:50 Pele's Kitambi Diet 16:20 Addiction 29:30 Why Tamara missed Ep. 3

Tamara Loehr is an international best selling author of Balance is B.S. She is a serial entrepreneur and creative powerhouse. Tamara Loehr has spent her life making disruptive change for good by “doing the opposite.” Now she’s encouraging other women to leverage their personal power for global impact. A major share of Tamara’s profits from the book are being donated to Buy1Give1. For every 200 books sold, a business loan will be provided to a female in a developing country. As president of her chapter in Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) she learned about the “sweat equity” model of business and started her first venture in the wellness space, growing a business from under $1M annual turnover to over $10M in less than two years. Tamara runs both functional snack food company called Gutsii, and a premium vegan haircare brand Hot Tresses, which are carried by QVC, Nordstrom and Hudson Bay. Find out more: https://www.success.com/author/tamara-loehr/ Don't Miss Moments: -->Why Tamara doesn't agree with work-life balance -->How she is able to blend her life with her daughter, husband and multi million dollar enterprises -->What Tamara suggests employees can do to blend more in their lives -->How Tamara finds time to do everything in her life

Tamara Al Bayati has not seen her husband in over 10 months now. He is in Dubai and unable to travel to the United States due to his visa expiring. Tamara is in the United States and considered an apostate due to her conversion from Islam to Christianity. Her life is at risk. Her family members want her dead - as is tradition from her birth home in Iraq - she has disgraced the family name with her conversion to Christianity. Her husband was born a Christian in Lebanon. Their two and half year old daughter was born here in America. Tamara is deeply concerned for her life and the safety of her family. She is on a very long waiting list, four years long from the Miami office, in her quest for asylum and her security to start her life anew in the United States. Tamara has requested help from political leaders and agencies alike - which all have fallen on deaf ears. Any glimmer of hope quickly fades into excuses, delays and brick walls. My TALK with Tamara from last year Muslim to Christianity is a Death Sentence, Tamara Al Bayati Story The reason her husband can not get his visa renewed from the United States to travel here and see his wife and daughter is simply because Tamara is in need for this asylum to insure the safety of her life and that of her family --- and somehow this is a road block?!? Are you confused yet? Our hope is that you are angry and will share her story so that public outrage will grow louder and louder. The questions are many. Let's start with how is it we provide safe haven for Muslim refugees but yet not Christian refugees? WHY? Tamara will share the details of her story as we open the show. We then have joining this conversation, an attorney who specializes in such matters. Jennifer Breedon is an attorney specializing in International Criminal Law and foreign policy specifically in the Middle East. She is a government consultant in issues of protecting human rights and provides legal analysis for areas such as international criminal law, human rights, and religious extremism. And then, an expert in all matters related to Islam, IQ al-Rassooli author of Lifting the Veil - the Iraqi born Arabic speaker is considered one of the foremost authorities in the world on the subjects of Islam. His trilogy (Three Volumes) of "Lifting the Veil: The True Faces of Muhammad & Islam" should be a must read for those who really want to know the facts.  My TALK with Tamara from last year Muslim to Christianity is a Death Sentence, Tamara Al Bayati Story For Further Insight: Website: www.jenniferbreedon.com Website: www.al-rassooli.com

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a lady who you just cannot find a photo of her not beaming from ear to ear. And it's not a surprise as quite simply to me, it looks like she is having the time of her life. And unusually for most guests who have come on the show, it appears a pretty straight line to where she is today, but of course that probably isn't the case. Back in the day as a young girl, she would run around with a camera and create silly YouTube videos. After family and friends told her that she should pursue a career in video, she went to the Seattle Art Institute to get her degree in Filmmaking.  Which she did, and then set off working for several video companies before starting her own rocking and rolling at Serious Take Productions. And cleverly she didn't just use her skills in video to make her success rapid, but the power of connections. Working with the top entrepreneurs across the world to highlight her skills, and of course gain insights into what makes a successful online business. As she says "We're a team of storytellers, cinematographers, editors, and connectors creating impactful videos that evoke emotions. We help established business owners build powerhouse brands through storytelling and compelling videos that attract customers now. We storyboard, shoot, direct, edit and are committed to excellence." And believe me, I started doing the research on today's guest and then ended up watching over two hours of her powerful and insightful videos so she certainly does just what she has set out to do. Inspire. Educate. And love everyday of her life. So does she love everyday of her life, or is there much of her business that she could take or leave but knows its part of the game? And where do people go wrong with their own video creations? Making it all about them instead of the viewer? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Tamara Thompson. Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Tamara Thompson such as: Why Tamara has such a high degree of gratitude everyday for the things that she has managed to achieve in her life. Tamara recalls seeing her mothers entrepreneurial ventures as a nine year old, and being shown the true value of the dollar, a lesson she has never forgot. Why it is so important to develop flex time in her life for being with loved ones. A business can seem important, but nowhere near what is waiting to be with you at home. and lastly…. How she now thinks "Man if I had started years before, I could now be on Netflix"....there is never a better time to start something than today.  

“As leaders we have to examine ourselves, our own beliefs, and those structures and systems that perpetuate racial inequity” Tamara Copeland is a powerhouse of a leader who courageously and tirelessly uses her voice and professional platform to tackle one of the most challenging and charged social issues today - racism! Tamara’s commitment to racial equity surged when Trayvon Martin was killed. Her son AJ was roughly his age; he could have been Trayvon! In this incredibly powerful, informative conversation Tamara shares her passion for racial equity and offers sage advice for how each of us can become more educated, stronger allies and advocates in this crucial social movement! What you'll learn Stories about Tamara’s upbringing and traits she inherited from her parents Lessons in compassion and social system functions (and lack thereof!) Tamara learned from her first job as a food stamp technician Why mentoring in social services is so crucial for young professionals to enhance their skills and sense of empathy Why Tamara doesn't like defining her sector as "nonprofit" and how thinking of it as "social profit" better acknowledges its value to society Poignant examples of structural racism and unconscious bias and their impact on individuals and communities, including the philanthropic How tragic deaths of Travon Martin and Freddy Gray – and Tamara’s reflections about her own son - inspired WRAG’s body of work "Putting Racism on the Table" How Meyer Foundation's Nicky Goren helped shape the conversation by quoting John Gardner "first step in leadership is not action, it's understanding" Ways leaders can begin to use our power and voices – in whatever communities we live and lead - to create more inclusive environments and help overcome bias Importance to take time to read, learn, study and try to understand "others" that we may not have had exposure to in our past lives And so much more! Links & Resources Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers (WRAG) – organization of DC-area philanthropists Tamara leads Putting Racism on the Table – incredible learning and action series WRAG launched in 2016 My Racial Identity Deconstructed & Trayvon Martin Silent – phenomenal, powerful blog posts where Tamara shares her family’s roots, struggles and some of the reasons she’s using her voice and professional platform to fight racism Nicky Goren interview – episode with the amazing leader of the Meyer foundation we referenced Afraid of the Dark: What Whites and Blacks Need to Know About Each Other – book by Tamara’s neighbor she referenced About Tamara Copeland Tamara joined the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers in September 2006.  In this position, she leads a staff committed to promoting and supporting effective and responsible philanthropy across Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Over the course of this time, Tamara has become one of the key spokespeople for philanthropy with her blog, A Voice from Philanthropy.  Currently, the organization is leading three major initiatives, Our Region, Your Investment focused on ensuring more affordable housing in the region; the Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation; and a dynamic exploration of race called “Putting Racism on the Table.”  An op ed that she authored on why she feels this is not a post-racial America was featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Before this position, she served as the President of Voices for America’s Children for almost 10 years.  Many believe that her vision and leadership were instrumental in transforming what was the National Association of Child Advocates, an association focused solely on supporting state and locally based child advocacy organizations into Voices for America’s Children, a national advocacy organization with member groups in almost every state in the country. Prior to joining Voices, Tamara was Director of the National Health & Education Consortium. She also worked on Capitol Hill for Congressman Bobby Scott as Legislative Director and chief advisor on health, human services and education issues. Before that she was the Director of the Southern Regional Project on Infant Mortality, an initiative of the Southern Governors' Association and the Southern Legislative Conference. She also understands state government, having been Director of the Office of Prevention of the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and Deputy Director of the Virginia Division for Children.  Tamara serves on several boards and is a member of the 2004 class of Leadership Greater Washington. She received her B.A. in Sociology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia and her M.S.W. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.