Referral Roadmap: Real Talk & Real Strategies
Season 5 Show Notes
Episode one:
Topic: The Productivity Myth: Why Hard Work Alone Won’t Get You Ahead
Resources:
- Weekly blog for weekly growth strategies straight to your inbox
- Downloadable Resource: Shifting from 'busy' to 'productive' and from 'reactive' to 'intentional' work
Episode two:
Topic: Prioritization Power: How to Identify What Really Moves the Needle
Resources:
- Books:
- Wheel of life
- Talk to Athena about Scheduling Your Team or Organization's Next Goal Setting Bootcamp
- The Ivy Lee Method
- Join the waitlist for access to our Productivity Webinar!
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Episode three:
Topic: The Art of Saying No: Reclaiming Your Time Without Guilt
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- Statistics:
Episode FOUR:
Topic: Taking Control: You Have More Power Over Your Schedule Than You Think
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- Statistics:
Episode five:
Topic: The Distraction Trap: Beating Procrastination and Focus Killers
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Episode six:
Topic: Emotional Quicksand: How Your Feelings Hijack Productivity
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Episode seven:
Topic: The 80/20 Rule: Working Smarter Not Harder
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Episode eight:
Topic: From Chaos to Clarity: Systems That Keep You on Track
Action Items:
- Identify Repetitive Tasks and Systemize Them
- List out daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that take up time.
- Create step-by-step processes for these tasks and document them.
- Use automation tools (like CRM systems, email responders, or project management software) to streamline operations.
- Use the "Simplify, Automate, Delegate" Framework
- Simplify: Eliminate unnecessary steps in workflows.
- Automate: Use software to handle repetitive processes.
- Delegate: Assign tasks to the right people and document clear expectations.
- This framework reduces inefficiency and increases productivity.
- Establish a Performance Tracking System
- Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for different roles.
- Use dashboards or project management tools (like Trello, ClickUp, or Asana) to track progress.
- Regularly review metrics to fine-tune and optimize processes.
- Create a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Guide
- Document critical business processes in clear, step-by-step instructions.
- Store them in a central, easy-to-access location (Google Drive, Notion, or a company wiki).
- This ensures consistency, efficiency, and scalability when training employees.
- Commit to Regular Process Audits and Adjustments
- Set a quarterly review schedule to evaluate existing systems.
- Gather feedback from employees about inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
- Optimize processes by removing unnecessary steps and upgrading outdated methods.
Episode NINE:
Topic: Shame-Free Productivity: How to Get More Done Without Self-Criticism
Action Items:
- Embrace self compassion
- Set achievable goals
- Reframe negative thoughts
- Prioritize personal well being
- Connect with supportive individuals
- Adopt a growth mindset
- Learn from role models
Episode Ten:
Topic: Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Putting It All Together for Lasting Change
Action Items:
- Download our Season 5 Resource Guide to gain access to additional resources from the entire season. One step forward is better than staying stuck where you are.
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