Time Billionaires: Mindset and Time Management for Work & Life

What if the small moments you're rushing through or scrolling away are actually the ones that determine your long-term focus, wellbeing, and productivity? In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca speaks with Hal Hershfield, a professor at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, behavioral economics researcher, author of Your Future Self, and host of The Behavioral Divide. His work has been feat...

What if the key to getting more done isn't managing your time better—but managing your energy? In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca sits down with Mollie West Duffy, Head of Learning & Development at Lattice and co-author of Big Feelings and No Hard Feelings , to explore the science of sustainable productivity, burnout prevention, and energy management. Drawing on years of research an...

Are you burned out — or just overwhelmed? Most people can't tell the difference, and that's exactly the problem. In part 1 of this conversation, Rebecca speaks with Mollie West Duffy, co-author of Big Feelings and No Hard Feelings and organizational consultant at Lattice. Mollie has spent years researching emotional intelligence and workplace psychology, helping individuals and teams understand ho...

What if the way you talk to yourself is directly shaping your confidence, productivity, and even how you show up at work? In part 2 of this conversation, Rebecca speaks with Jamie Turner: CNN contributor, Emory University professor, and author, whose work on mindset and productivity has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Business Insider. He coaches Fortune 500 lead...

What if managing your time and energy felt less like a constant battle and more like a set of intentional choices that actually boost performance? In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca speaks with Jamie Turner, performance and leadership expert, CNN contributor, and Emory University professor whose work on flow and presence has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes,...

What if the tiny pauses between your tasks could actually make your day calmer, more focused, and more productive? In this second part of their conversation, Rebecca talks with Dr. Anne Welsh, performance psychologist and researcher, about how small micromoments and intentional choice-making can transform your daily workflow. Drawing on her expertise in autonomy and cognitive bandwidth, Anne shows...

Do you feel like you're constantly battling your calendar? In this episode, we move beyond basic time management tips to explore the performance psychology of burnout prevention and energy management. Rebecca speaks with Dr. Anne Welsh, a clinical psychologist and executive coach, who helps high-performing professionals navigate ambition and burnout. She shares strategies including coaching a clie...

How can you reduce burnout and improve focus naturally? In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca speaks with Dr. John La Puma, who pioneered the field of culinary medicine and taught it at Harvard Medical School. As a TED Medicine speaker, a board-certified doctor, chef, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. La Puma has helped thousands boost their longevity and wellbeing.  This episode...

How can you reset your focus, reduce burnout, and improve productivity without changing your entire schedule? In part 1 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Rebecca talks with Dr. John La Puma, a physician, professionally trained chef, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and TED speaker. He is a pioneer in culinary medicine and has taught at Harvard University, helping th...

Burnout. Notification overload. Lost focus. If you're a high-performing professional drowning in Slack alerts and back-to-back meetings, this episode is your reset. In this episode of Time Billionaires, host Rebecca Shaddix speaks with Julia Farina, Director of Product Marketing at Calendly, about how she recovered from burnout in under a year by redesigning how she manages notifications, focus ti...

How do you tackle massive, undefined projects without letting perfectionism paralyze your progress? In this episode of Time Billionaires , Rebecca sits down with Julia Farina, Director of Product Marketing at Calendly, to deconstruct the frameworks that turn "nebulous" projects into manageable wins. Whether you are leading a team at a tech giant or managing your own creative workload, Julia shares...

What if the biggest threat to your health isn't what you think?  In this episode of the Time Billionaires podcast, Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany reveals a shocking truth: lack of movement throughout the day impacts life expectancy more than smoking. As a physician, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker, Amy shares how high performers can reclaim their time, health, and energy without adding hours to their day. R...

This episode of Time Billionaires explores a simple but powerful question: why do we feel like we never have enough time, and how can we regain control of it? We explore three words that don’t translate neatly into English: the Icelandic word tíma , the Japanese word boketto , and the (South American) Spanish word vacilando . Understanding these words helps us understand how language shapes the wa...

How do you decide what's too personal to share on LinkedIn, and what makes you more human and relatable?  In Part 2 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Ashley Faus tackles the delicate balance between authenticity and professionalism, revealing her filtering framework for what goes public versus what stays private. Rebecca and Ashley explore why "the internet is forever" matters...

What if creating content and building genuine connections on LinkedIn didn't require hours of dedicated time?  In Part 1 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian and author of Human Centered Marketing, reveals how she builds her professional presence while literally at the gym, in 5-10 minute micromoments throughout her day. Rebec...

What if feeling more connected to the people in your life was as simple as serving the same dinner every Friday night?  In Part 2 of this conversation, workplace strategist Erica Keswin reveals how small, repeated moments make connection not just possible, but effortless. From Friday dinner parties with the same menu (less stress, better flow) to opening your blinds as a morning transition ritual,...

What's the difference between a routine and a ritual, and why does it matter?  3x Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and workplace strategist Erica Keswin shares how simple, intentional rituals—built into the things we already do every day—can create more connection and mindfulness in our daily lives, and also strengthen workplace culture, psychological safety, and performance. R...

What if the secret to better focus isn't blocking out distractions, but locking into what you actually want?  In Part 2 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, performance psychologist Sandy Cohan flips the script on how we think about focus, anxiety, and momentum. Instead of fighting negative thoughts (which only makes them stronger), Sandy reveals why your brain needs "to-dos" not...

In this episode of Time Billionaires , Rebecca speaks with Sandy Cohan, an elite performance mindset coach, global keynote speaker, and two-time bestselling author who has helped Olympic and NHL athletes, CEOs, and high-level performers overcome anxiety and build lasting confidence under pressure. Together, they unpack how to overcome anxiety in high-stakes moments and why real confidence is the r...

Are you successful on paper but feel like something's missing? In Part 2 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Rebecca continues her discussion with career coach Carlotta Negri Di Sanfront about navigating the "messy middle" of modern careers, when you've achieved traditional success but still feel unfulfilled. Carlotta reveals why the most successful people she coaches have one t...

What if the traditional markers of success, job titles, team size, and climbing the corporate ladder, aren't actually what matter most?  In Part 1 of this two-part conversation of the Time Billionaires podcast, career coach and former Chief Product Officer Carlotta Negri Di Sanfront shares why ambitious professionals need to unlearn conventional definitions of success and replace them with values-...

In this episode of Time Billionaires , Rebecca speaks with Dan MacQueen about the life-altering brain hemorrhage that struck him at twenty-eight, the weeks he spent in a coma, and his long journey through brain injury recovery—learning to walk, talk, and fully re-enter daily life. Dan shares how surviving a traumatic brain injury reshaped his relationship with time, energy, and control. From the m...

In this episode of Time Billionaires , Rebecca sits down with Jake Kennington , founder of Actively Human , to explore how deep work, intentional breaks, and clearer boundaries can help professionals reclaim their time, and their sense of fulfillment. Jake, a former licensed structural engineer, husband, father of four, and executive coach, shares how he helps mid-career professionals overcome bur...

Why do capable, experienced people still hesitate to speak up — even when they know what they’re saying is right? In Part 2 of this conversation on Time Billionaires , Rebecca Shaddix and Groundlings improv alum Holly Mandel explore how real confidence is built not through more preparation, perfection, or credentials, but through learning how to take up space before you feel ready. Using principle...

In this episode of Time Billionaires , Rebecca Shaddix explores how improv training builds better leaders, more creative teams, and faster collaboration with Holly Mandel , an improv professor and corporate trainer who has worked with PwC, IBM, and Pfizer to bring improv principles into their team dynamics. Trained at Los Angeles’s Groundlings Theater, Holly explains why the core improv principle...