Learn and Work Smarter

Send me a message!🤓 So you think rest and productivity are opposites? Not true. In this episode, learn how to recharge in micro-moments, find rest that actually works for YOU, and keep your productivity momentum going without burning out. It’s your ultimate strategy to stay energized and still get things done during a busy holiday season. ⭐ Episode Website ⭐ (with the transcript and all the hel...

Send me a message!🤓 So you think you're a "bad" test taker? I don't buy it. In fact, there are usually just two reasons why someone is "bad" at taking tests, and they don't have to do with test-taking skills. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I explain what's really going on when a student does fine on homework and classwork assignments...

Send me a message!🤓 Decision-making is a key skill of top performers. If you don't yet have this skill, you're likely familiar with the anxiety, procrastination, paralysis and self-doubt that comes with having to make decisions. In this episode, we cover 5 practical strategies for how to make decisions better, faster and more confidently in school and work. Frameworks, strategies, minds...

Send me a message!🤓 It’s another monthly Q&A episode where I answer questions submitted by the Learn and Work Smarter podcast listeners! In this episode, we dive into strategies to keep life (and learning) more manageable. From task management to focus, we cover some valuable insights.. Question 1 (1:45) – a professional asks about combining work and life tasks into one task management system...

Send me a message!🤓 If changing our habits were easy, we’d all have checkmarks next to each of our goals. In fact, if changing our habits were easy, our entire lives would be pretty easy too. But the reality is that changing our habits is hard work, and the self-improvement industry is full of loud voices claiming that some new habit hack is the answer you’ve been looking for. In this episode of...

Send me a message!🤓 Professionalism is more than the sum of our experience and expertise; it’s a series of behaviors and habits that indicate we take our work seriously. In this episode, we talk all about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) things we can do to demonstrate professionalism at work so that we are taken seriously and recognized for our quality work. 🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned...

Send me a message!🤓 Are you doing too much? If you’re experiencing the 5 signs I share in this video, you’re probably overbooked, overextended, and overwhelmed. But don’t worry – I show you 3 options that will solve the problem. 🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned Episode 03 → What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need One Episode 05 → Secrets of a Good Task Management System Episode 13 → Home Pro...

Send me a message!🤓 It’s another Q&A episode where I answer questions submitted by listeners (that’s you!). We talk about how to handle academic burnout, tips for managing disruptions at the office, and how to handle task and time management when your work depends on others. 🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned Episode 03 → What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need One Episode 04 → What to Do...

Send me a message!🤓 Sure, working from home has its benefits. But it’s also super hard to concentrate when you live and work in the same space.  In this week’s episode, we get into some nitty-gritty, practical strategies for how to focus when you’re working from home. We also talk about mindset, which might just be the most important strategy of all. 🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned Episode...

Send me a message!🤓 Welcome to Part 2 of this awesome 2-part series about work and school organization.  (Did you miss Part 1 with tips 1-50? It's linked below.) In this episode, I share another 50 rapid-fire organization tips to help you streamline every aspect of your school and work life: study spaces, offices, dorms, time management, tasks, files, and more.  Be sure to catch Part 1 (Epis...

Send me a message!🤓 Get your pens or notes app out, because this is an episode you want to take notes on! This is Part 1 of a 2-part series, so head to In a rapid-fire approach, I cover 50 organization tips that address all areas of school and work: your study space, office space, dorm room, time, tasks, files, and things. Don't forget to check out Part 2 for tips 51-100! 💻 PODCAST EPISODE...

Send me a message!🤓 In this Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by Learn and Work Smarter listeners. Remember: Other people often ask questions we didn’t even know we had, so this episode is for you. Question 1: Submitted by a student who asks about the best approach to completing assigned textbook readings (in a way that they actually learn the material as they’re reading it). Ques...

Send me a message!🤓 There's a sweet spot between driving yourself bonkers to figure out something on your own and being overly reliant on others to figure things out for you. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we talk all about the important skill of asking for help in work and school. You learn: Why it's important to attempt problem-solving by yourself first How to...

Send me a message!🤓 One of the most valuable professional and academic skills we can ever have is resourcefulness. The more responsibilities we have, the more we have to be able to figure things out on our own. But how do we actually do that? In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I give you a step-by-step method for getting from "I have no idea how to do this" to "...

Send me a message!🤓 Feedback has a purpose. Whether we receive feedback at school or at work, the goal of feedback is to make us better . But the reality is that accepting feedback can be hard, especially if you perceive the feedback as criticism. In this episode, you learn 9 practical tips for accepting feedback at work and school so that: the feedback serves a purpose you remain emotionally reg...

Send me a message!🤓 Spoiler alert! There is no magic pill to stop procrastinating. There's no secret mantra, no miracle will-power solution -- just you and the action you choose to take (or not). In this week's episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share some insights into WHY we procrastinate, so that we can use the correct anti-procrastination strategies to get started. The...

Send me a message!🤓 Executive functions are some of the most important skills you could ever possess. (Strong claim, yep.)  Because they’re so important, I’ve dedicated my life to teaching these skills to students and professionals through my blog, YouTube channel, this podcast, and my private executive function coaching services.  The truth is that everything we talk about here on the Learn and...

Send me a message!🤓 It's time for our August Q&A episode! This is where I answer questions submitted by listeners -- yes, that's you! In this week's Q&A, I answer three listener questions: ✅Question 1: A soon-to-be college student asks me for advice for heading into freshman year of college. ✅Question 2: A working professional asks about annotating used books. Do we ignor...

Send me a message!🤓 In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, you learn everything you need to know about building a student resume that sets you apart from the pack. The right resume highlighting the right things can get you in the door to college, internships, and jobs. (So yeah, it's important!) Your resume is your first impression, and as you know, you only have one chance a...

Send me a message!🤓 There’s nothing worse than taking time away from the office to relax, but then coming home to absolute chaos when you return. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share three pre-vacation strategies that can help you relax deeper when you’re away from the office and return to work stress-free. This episode is all about systems. And it’s for anyone who will...

Send me a message!🤓 In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we dive into the art of effective note-taking during meetings. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a student navigating academic clubs and group projects, these insights are exactly for you. I’ll show you how to simplify the note-taking process so you can stay focused and organized without feeling overwhelmed. Becaus...

Send me a message!🤓 I answer two questions submitted by listeners in this monthly Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast. The first question is from a recent college graduate asking about his first job. He’s currently in a job he doesn’t enjoy, and he’s wondering if he should stick it out or quit and move on. The second question is from a working professional asking for tips about...

Send me a message!🤓 In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we are talking about a skill that comes in handy for students, working professionals, and basically anyone who reads books. Yep, we are talking about note-taking. Specifically, how to take useful notes from books, whether you’re reading a book for school that you’ll have to write an essay on, or you’re reading a book for p...

Send me a message!🤓 Although we live in a digital age, we’re somehow still surrounded by papers. Work papers, school papers, home papers – these can clutter our spaces and our minds. Do you throw it away? Keep it forever? File it in a drawer? Scan it into the computer? Ah! In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we cover 6 tips for organizing papers. The organization tips will help...

Send me a message!🤓 In this episode, we dive into the concept of a Power Hour, a time management strategy designed to help working professionals and students make progress on their most important tasks. Learn how to harness the power of a focused, uninterrupted hour to boost your productivity and move the needle on the things that are just, for some reason, not completing themselves. 😉 I'll...