The Productive Woman
A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish the things that matter most to them.
Latest episodes
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Aug 27, 2015 • 34min
Making Space to Think – TPW055
In a world bursting with distractions, learn how to carve out mental space for creativity and reflection. Discover the magic of routines, which can boost both productivity and imagination. Small, manageable steps are key to overcoming the daunting nature of big projects. Simplifying commitments reduces stress and nurtures a more focused mindset. With practical strategies at hand, you can unlock your creative potential and make progress on your goals.
Aug 20, 2015 • 27min
Managing a Busy Life, with Author Jill Kemerer – TPW054
Like a lot of us, novelist Jill Kemerer sometimes tries to take on too much. Listen in on my conversation with Jill about how she manages that urge while she juggles a full-time writing career and her family's busy schedule.
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Aug 13, 2015 • 29min
The Value of the Authentic YOU! – TPW053
Discover the powerful link between authenticity and productivity. Learn how hiding behind societal expectations can block joy and personal fulfillment. Uncover the significance of embracing your unique voice, especially for women facing pressure and fear. Explore the challenges of living authentically, particularly in motherhood, while finding ways to pursue your passions. Plus, gain insights on tools to help you focus in a distracting world.
Aug 6, 2015 • 35min
Getting Things Done (an Overview) – TPW052
Getting Things Done, by David Allen, offers a framework for managing life in a way that lets us be both productive and peaceful. Let's look at how it works.
Jul 30, 2015 • 31min
Business & Babies: A Chat with Izabela Russell – TPW051
Trying to balance business and small children? Wife, mom, and media business owner Izabela Russell and I had a great conversation about the challenges of operating a thriving business (or two!) while raising small children.
Jul 23, 2015 • 32min
Milestones & Next Steps – TPW050
How has the first half of 2015 gone for you? On The Productive Woman's milestone 50th episode let's talk about reaching milestones and figuring out what to do next.
Jul 9, 2015 • 35min
Making a Difference – TPW049
Do you want to make a difference in the world, or at least in the world closest to you? I do. Let's talk about how, and where--and how to overcome the things that might stop us.
Jul 2, 2015 • 29min
Life Lessons From a Year of Podcasting – TPW048
As hard as it is to believe, a full year has gone by since the first episode of The Productive Woman hit iTunes. I thought I'd share a few lessons I've learned over this past year about productivity and about life.
Jun 25, 2015 • 45min
Productive Travel, Self-Care, & more, with Priscille Livenais – TPW047
The Productive Woman goes international! Priscille Livenais--a French businesswoman and productivity blogger--and I chat about the challenges of business travel, the value and limits of self-sacrifice, and so much more
Jun 18, 2015 • 23min
10 Ways to Improve Your Mood – TPW046
No matter how much we try to stay positive and productive, sometimes our emotions can interfere with our ability to get things done. If a bad mood is hampering your productivity, there are things you can do to improve it.
