Learn and Work Smarter

Send me a message!🤓 Failing hurts. But the better we can extract meaning from our failures, the faster we can bounce back from them.  In this (slightly vulnerable) episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share my personal experiences with failing and the strategies I use to now view those “failures” as some of the best things that have ever happened to me. What You'll Learn: Why fai...

Send me a message!🤓 In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I interview Dr. Jackie Parke, founder of Through the Waters and a psychologist who specializes in helping teens and college students cope with anxiety.  In this value-packed and emotional episode, Dr. Parke shares important insights that can help both students and professionals suffering from anxiety at school or work. The...

Send me a message!🤓 In this monthly Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show.  Question One: A college student asks whether taking a year after graduation to travel will impact their hiring prospects. My answer might surprise you! Question Two: A professional asks me to weigh in on some common productivity advice about email. I'll bet you've heard this...

Send me a message!🤓 Grad school can be a terrific way to gain industry knowledge, career advancement and a financial bump. But it’s also expensive, time-consuming, and not always necessary. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share a unique framework (the WNC Framework) for deciding whether graduate school is the right option for you. We also discuss alternatives to grad scho...

Send me a message!🤓 Got a big project you’ve been avoiding? Or one you just need to make massive progress on, fast? In this episode, I walk you through one of my favorite strategies for intense productivity: the work sprint. I’ll define what a work sprint is, walk you through exactly how to set one up (logistics, mindset, and all), and share real-life examples of using this method to get massive...

Send me a message!🤓 Most ADHD productivity advice skips something essential: the internal dialogue, the fear of being judged, and the deep self-doubt.  In this episode, I’m joined by ADHD thought leader and creator of ADHDKlub Lindsay Roberts to talk about what happens beneath the surface of an ambitious ADHD mind. We have a raw and honest conversation about rejection sensitivity, identity wounds...

Send me a message!🤓 Is it okay to work on weekends? And what’s going on when you sit down to work during the week but just… can’t?  In this Q&A episode, I’m answering two listener-submitted questions that get at the heart of time, focus, and burnout. We’ll talk about when weekend work can actually serve you, and when it’s just masking deeper problems. I’ll also walk you through the most commo...

Send me a message!🤓 If you’re overwhelmed, distracted, or constantly wondering where your day went, time-blocking can help.  And if you've tried time blocking before and thought it “didn’t work”, I invite you to try it again using the strategies I teach in this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast. Listen in as I break down how to use time-blocking to improve focus and productivity...

Send me a message!🤓 Most of us have a digital calendar… but few of us are using it to its full potential.  In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m walking you through 10 practical ways to turn your digital calendar into a true productivity tool. Part 1 covers 6 calendar power moves. These are simple but game-changing ways to make your calendar work for you instead of against yo...

Send me a message!🤓 What if your college education could cost just $1,500? Seem too good to be true? In this expert interview episode, I chat with Dave Peterson of Scholarship GPS about how he helped his own son do exactly that. Now, he now helps other families across the country find and win scholarships to pay for school without student loans. What You’ll Learn: ✅The actual best time to start...

Send me a message!🤓 Should you change jobs or change companies? And how do you protect your time at work without feeling guilty? In this Q&A episode, I answer two powerful questions submitted by listeners.  The first question dives into a major career decision: whether to change jobs within your current company or look for new opportunities elsewhere. I share practical steps for making this d...

Send me a message!🤓 Want to get better at something, but not sure how? Do you read more about it? Practice more? Ask someone for help? Close your eyes and wing it? In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share a two-pronged strategy for improving at anything, whether it’s a skill for school, a work task, or a personal goal. You’ll learn why most people only use one side of the st...

Send me a message!🤓 In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we tackle one of the biggest energy drains no one talks about: unfinished projects. You’ll learn how to get clarity on your half-done tasks, make intentional decisions about what to finish (and what to release without guilt), and reignite your momentum for what matters most. Whether you’re a working professional with unfin...

Send me a message!🤓 Why do you still forget tasks even though you write everything down? And how are you supposed to keep up with grad school reading when there’s more than you could ever finish — and you’re already behind? In this Q&A episode, I answer two listener questions that hit close to home for so many of us.  The first question comes from a professional who says his system feels “ful...

Send me a message!🤓 What makes someone a strong leader? How do you manage people without micromanaging? And how do systems help you lead with clarity and calm? In this expert interview, I talk with Richard Regitano, Managing Director of Engineering and Operations, about the real-world habits and mindsets that support effective leadership. We talk about emotional intelligence, team trust, recurrin...

Send me a message!🤓 Ever feel like you're smart and trying—but still constantly behind? You might be missing the one set of skills that makes everything else possible: executive function. In this episode, I break down the 10 executive function skills you actually need in the real world—skills like starting tasks, managing your time, organizing your space, regulating emotions, and following t...

Send me a message!🤓 Ever feel like your calendar should be manageable—but you’re still totally maxed out? In this episode, I unpack one of the most frustrating time traps we all fall into: the invisible overhead that comes with saying yes. I’m not talking about classic time management tricks today. Instead, I’m digging into why your schedule feels heavier than it looks, and how all the “invisible...

Send me a message!🤓 What does it really mean to “think critically”? In this episode, I chat with college professor Mark Massaro about how students can build critical thinking skills through reading and writing—and why these skills matter way beyond the classroom.  We talk about everything from resume writing and job interviews to recognizing bias and reading the room in high-stakes situations. If...

Send me a message!🤓 Do you ever find yourself wasting time at work or between college classes, even though you want to be productive? Despite your best intentions, you’re just NOT getting done what needs to get done? In this Q&A episode, I answer two listener questions — one from a remote marketing professional and one from a college sophomore — about how to actually get work done instead of...

Send me a message!🤓 We all know that feeling — Monday morning hits, and suddenly we’re overwhelmed, scrambling to figure out what’s due, what meetings we have, and where the weekend even went. But what if we could prevent that Sunday night dread with a simple reset routine? In this episode, I walk through five core elements of a solid Sunday Reset — plus ten optional add-ons—to help us start the...

Send me a message!🤓 We all know that feeling: you sit down to start something challenging, and suddenly, everything else feels more appealing. Your phone, a snack, even cleaning out your sock drawer. Anything to avoid the hard thing in front of you. But here’s the truth: being able to do hard things is one of the most valuable skills you can develop. In this episode, I’m sharing seven practical s...

Send me a message!🤓 You know how satisfying it is to have a good, solid productive day — a day where we accomplish what we set out to accomplish and make progress on our goals.  We feel balanced, rested and like it was a day well spent. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share my personal strategy for having a productive day. I’ve been using this method for years (can I call...

Send me a message!🤓 In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I tackle two questions submitted by listeners – both about email overwhelm and procrastination. If your inbox feels like a chaotic mess or you find yourself avoiding certain emails, you're not alone! 📩 Question 1: Where do I start when my entire email inbox is a mess? The unread emails are out of control and I'm...

Send me a message!🤓 Preparing for meetings isn't just about avoiding embarrassment. (Although it's certainly about that too!)  Preparing adequately for meetings not only makes it easier to do our job, but doing so also gives the impression that we take our jobs seriously. Plus, being unprepared is unprofessional -- and that's not a look we're going for, is it? In this week&apo...

Send me a message!🤓 Workplace conflict is inevitable. That's because relationships with our colleagues are just like any relationship: they require communication, compromise and compassion. In this interview with international HR expert Jessica Alvarez (think JetBlue and HubSpot!), we have a strategy-packed conversation about how to handle workplace conflict productively and effectively -- w...