Learn and Work Smarter

Send me a message!🤓 Getting and staying organized can be challenging for people with ADHD. While intricate systems and high-tech tools might seem appealing at first, they often don’t align with how the ADHD brain works. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share seven practical organization strategies designed specifically for students and professionals with ADHD. These approa...

Send me a message!🤓 In this week's Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by listeners. Question 1: A working professional headed to graduate school asks about choosing online grad programs vs. in-person grad programs. Question 2: A college student asks whether they should explore internships or go back to their standard summer job this summer. 🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mention...

Send me a message!🤓 Adding a part-time job to your student resume has many benefits: skill building and college applications just to name a few. But working while going to school is also very demanding, which is something that many students don't consider beforehand. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share 20 practical strategies that can help students balance school a...

Send me a message!🤓 It’s the first interview episode on the Learn and Work Smarter podcast! I have an enlightening conversation with college and career expert Lisa Marker Robbins of Flourish Coaching.  Lisa sheds light on the importance of choosing a college major with intention and clarity — and shares a valuable resource for high school students (and their parents) to ensure they’re fully infor...

Send me a message!🤓 Ever heard of body doubling? If not, you’re SO in the right place.  In this episode of Learn and Work Smarter , I talk about the power of body doubling to improve focus and productivity. Body doubling is fairly well-known in the ADHD community, but the cool thing about this strategy is that it can be effective for people without ADHD too. We cover: → What body doubling is → Wh...

Send me a message!🤓 We watch as people around us get the promotion, pass the exam, reach the goal...and we wonder what they have that we don’t have. The truth? It’s not what they have, it’s what they do. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we shed light on the number one secret ingredient behind every accomplishment ever, whether big or small, public or private, yours or someon...

Send me a message!🤓 In this monthly Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast, we’re answering two questions submitted by listeners. Question One: A working professional asks for strategies for completing tasks when time management isn’t the real issue, even though at first glance it sure looks that way. Question Two: A working professional asks for advice about setting boundaries bet...

Send me a message!🤓 In this episode of Learn and Work Smarter, we’re diving into the world of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and workflows. We cover what they are, why they matter, and how to create and use them effectively. Whether you’re a student looking to streamline your study routine or a professional aiming to boost productivity, these tools can help you save time, reduce stress, and...

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...