Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

071: How to make time for professional development

May 28, 2024

Discover actionable tips on how to make time for professional development, whether you have a busy schedule or ample free time. Learn to schedule dedicated time, manage perfectionism, and set priorities. Find out how to break tasks into manageable sprints and build a supportive community for maximum growth.

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Schedule dedicated time for professional development to make it a priority.

Break tasks into focused sprints and set boundaries for efficient use of time.

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Tips for Busy Professionals on Time Management

If you're juggling work, family, and numerous commitments, finding time for professional development can be challenging. One key tip is to schedule dedicated time for development on your calendar, ensuring it becomes a priority. Consider your energy levels and peak focus times to set aside consistent slots for growth activities. Remember that this commitment is for a season, not an indefinite period, helping you stay motivated towards your goals.

Maximizing Professional Development Time

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Strategies for Effective Professional Development Time Management

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Eager to boost your professional growth but struggling to find the time and right flow for your life? Figuring out how to best use your time is a regular topic inside of Career Strategy Lab as we help clients navigate how to focus on progress over perfection while juggling the realities of life.

In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah shares practical strategies to fit professional development into your life regardless of what your calendar looks like.

From tips on scheduling dedicated time for growth to managing perfectionism and expectations, you'll learn how to navigate either a jam-packed schedule or, the ample free time a lay-off presents, to invest in yourself.

Whether you're balancing a full-time job and other commitments or have an open calendar to focus on growth, this episode provides actionable advice catered to your unique situation.

Get ready to uncover the importance of setting priorities, build a supportive community, and break tasks into manageable sprints to maximize your efforts.

00:56 Making time for professional development: actionable tips.

03:46 Schedule professional development with focus and energy.

08:22 Commit to intentional, efficient professional development.

11:25 Break tasks, focus on energy, quality work.

13:17 Prioritize tasks, schedule and say no.

17:31 Learn practical tips for professional development journey.

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Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

071: How to make time for professional development

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Tips for Busy Professionals on Time Management

Advice for Those with Abundant Time on Professional Growth

Guidance for Balancing Professional Development with Existing Commitments

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts