The Efficiency Advantage

Send us Fan Mail When you hear “ADHD,” do you picture someone who is constantly distracted, restless, forgetful, or running late? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage , Coach Juli Shulem explores what ADHD can actually look like in adulthood—and why it is often misunderstood, overlooked, or hidden behind years of coping strategies. ADHD is not simply an inability to pay attention. Many adul...

Send us Fan Mail Do you remember the goals you set in January—and do you know where you currently stand with them? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage , Coach Juli Shulem explains why reviewing your goals before the fourth quarter begins can be one of the most productive decisions you make all year. Many goals don’t disappear because they stopped mattering. They disappear because everyday...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why a routine that once worked perfectly suddenly feels impossible to maintain? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage , Coach Juli Shulem explains why your schedule must evolve as your life, responsibilities, energy, and priorities change. A schedule that worked during the summer may no longer fit once school begins, business becomes busier, daylight s...

Send us Fan Mail Do you need a coach, consultant, trainer, or mentor—and how can you tell which one will actually help? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage , Coach Juli Shulem explains the differences between four common types of professional support and why choosing the right one matters. Hiring a skilled professional won’t necessarily solve your problem if their service doesn’t match wha...

Send us Fan Mail What can Argentine tango teach us about productivity, leadership, communication, and balance? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage , Coach Juli Shulem steps onto the tango floor to explore the surprising life lessons hidden within this complex and captivating dance. Unlike many partner dances, Argentine tango has no predetermined sequence of steps. It is created in real tim...

Send us Fan Mail The Psychology of Perfectionism & Procrastination with Christina DiBernardo Why can you know exactly what needs to be done—and still feel unable to begin? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, Coach Juli Shulem welcomes Christina DiBernardo, licensed mental health counselor, board-certified biofeedback specialist, and founder of Expressive Connections Mental Health Coun...

Send us Fan Mail Do you begin your workday by staring at your inbox or task list and wondering what to do first? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage , Coach Juli Shulem shares a simple productivity strategy that takes only five to ten minutes: decide what you’ll work on before the next day begins. When you start your morning without a plan, your brain naturally gravitates toward easy or em...

Send us Fan Mail What does a balanced life actually look like—and who gets to decide? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage , Coach Juli Shulem challenges the idea that work-life balance requires giving every part of your life an equal amount of time. Instead, she explains why balance is personal, intentional, and constantly changing with the seasons of your life. Whether you’re building a b...

Send us Fan Mail Why do the smallest tasks—changing a light bulb, returning a package, or ordering a replacement filter—sometimes feel the hardest to complete? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage , Coach Juli Shulem explores why unfinished “piddly tasks” create mental clutter and how gamification can make them easier—and even more enjoyable—to tackle. You’ll learn how the Zeigarnik effect...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever known what you needed to do but still found yourself unable to move forward? Or struggled to clearly identify what you truly wanted? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, Coach Juli Shulem sits down with award-winning strategic business coach, bestselling author, and ProBrilliance Leadership Institute founder Machen MacDonald. Machen explains how powerful coac...

Send us Fan Mail Is the key to productivity really doing more—or is it learning when to recover? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage Podcast, Coach Juli Shulem challenges the traditional idea of work-life balance and explains why sustainable productivity isn't about squeezing more into your day—it's about protecting your energy. Drawing on decades of experience as an industrial-o...

Send us Fan Mail Do you constantly feel rushed, overwhelmed, or like you're racing the clock? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, Coach Julie Shulem explains why true productivity isn't about squeezing more into your day. It's about creating margin. Discover how adding intentional buffer time to your schedule can reduce stress, improve decision-making, increase focus, and h...

Send us Fan Mail Does being constantly available actually make you more productive, or is it quietly sabotaging your best work? In this eye-opening episode of The Efficiency Advantage, productivity expert and industrial-organizational psychologist Juli Shulem challenges one of today's biggest workplace myths: that immediate responsiveness equals professionalism. Instead, she reveals why const...

Have you ever started your day with a clear plan only to find yourself distracted by a new AI tool, app, strategy, or opportunity before you finished your most important work? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, productivity expert Juli Shulem explores the hidden cost of Shiny Object Syndrome and why so many ambitious entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives struggle to stay focused in...

Moving is consistently ranked as one of life's most stressful events, but what if it didn't have to be? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, productivity expert Juli Shulem shares the six proven systems she's developed after more than a dozen personal moves and years of helping clients relocate with less stress and greater efficiency. From planning and packing to labeling, u...

How many decisions have you made today? What if the reason you're feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or mentally exhausted has nothing to do with motivation and everything to do with the number of choices you're making? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, productivity expert Juli Shulem explores the hidden cost of decision fatigue and how the constant stream of daily choices quiet...

Most productivity advice focuses on mindset and habits — but your physical and digital environment is quietly running the show. This episode covers how clutter, sound, workspace design, and even lighting affect focus and output, and the quick & simple environmental tweaks that create efficiency automatically, no willpower needed!

Want to make travel easier, more organized, and far less stressful? In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, productivity expert Juli Shulem shares her proven system for traveling efficiently, staying organized, and eliminating last-minute chaos. From creating the perfect packing list and organizing travel essentials to simplifying airport experiences and avoiding common travel mistakes, Juli...

In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, Juli Shulem sits down with keynote speaker, author, and change leadership expert Avish Parashar to explore the powerful concept of "Yes, And" and how it can transform productivity, creativity, leadership, and personal growth. Drawing from the principles of improvisation, Avish explains why so many people unknowingly hold themselves back with a...

In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage Podcast, Coach Juli Shulem explores the power of productive communication and how it directly impacts efficiency, leadership, workplace relationships, and overall success. Learn practical communication strategies for handling emails, Slack messages, presentations, workplace requests, difficult conversations, and team collaboration with greater clarity an...

In this episode of The Efficiency Advantage, Coach Juli Shulem challenges one of the most common and damaging pieces of productivity advice people hear: “Just try harder.” Drawing from her work in productivity coaching and organizational psychology, Juli explains why more effort is rarely the real solution when people are overwhelmed, burned out, disorganized, or struggling to follow through. This...

Is AI actually worth your time—or just another distraction? In this episode, Kathy Serenko breaks down how to use AI tools the right way to boost productivity, save time, and simplify your workflow without getting overwhelmed by every new tool out there.  From practical daily uses to the biggest mistakes to avoid, this conversation gives you a smarter, more focused approach to AI. Hit play and lea...

What if everything you’ve been told about productivity… is missing the point? In this eye-opening episode of The Efficiency Advantage, Juli Shulem shares what 40+ years of working with entrepreneurs, executives, and high performers has actually taught her and it’s not another system, tool, or hack.  Here’s the truth: productivity isn’t about time. It’s about decision-making, energy, and removing t...

Why do some projects feel impossible to start, no matter how motivated you are?  In this powerful episode of The Efficiency Advantage, Juli reveals the real reason behind procrastination, overwhelm, and stalled progress—and it’s not what you think.  The problem isn’t lack of discipline… it’s lack of clarity. Most people treat big projects like simple tasks, which leads to confusion, delays, and bu...

Think you’re great at multitasking? Think again.  In this eye-opening episode, productivity expert Julie Shulem exposes the truth behind one of the biggest myths in modern work culture—and why it’s actually slowing you down, increasing stress, and sabotaging your results.  What feels like multitasking is really “task switching”—and every time your brain jumps between tasks, it loses focus, drains...