Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher entrepreneur? In this podcast episode I share why I decided to start a business and how my background in teaching equipped me for the skills I would need to create systems, create digital products and even use affective marketing. If you've ever thought about starting a business, or if you have one already, this podcast episode is for you.

Do checklists overwhelm you? When I use checklists, they usually leave me stressed out and unproductive which is why I prefer time-blocking. Time-blocking is time centered and focuses on quality over quality. When I focus on the quality of time I am able to apply to a project or a task, it helps me accomplish more than I would have if I were following a list. Focusing on the value of your time is greater than focusing on the output of your time overall. In this podcast episode, I teach you how to use time blocking as a strategy to improve your productivity overtime.

Do you use time blocking to assign tasks to your planning time? Time blocking is a proven time management strategy that can help you make the most of the little time you have to prioritize in all the many tasks you have on your to-do list. In this podcast episode I talk about how I use time blocking to make the most of my planning time and how you can start implementing this strategy too! Free download included! Click to listen.

Whether you work from home, you’re a stay at home mom, or an exhausted teacher coming home to find rest and relaxation, having systems and routines at home can be extremely helpful. That’s why in this podcast episode I’m sharing three things you can do to improve your productivity at home. From implementing kids’ and work schedules to figuring out what you’re going to eat that day, these tips get you started with some ideas to create more structure.

Did you know that saving for retirement is an aspect of self care? In this episode I talk with Laura Martin about things to consider when saving for retirement.

Do your habits align with your values? In this episode, I talk about how to examine your habits to decide if they are reinforcing your beliefs. I also provide practical ways to create better habits based on the mindset you want to affirm.

Did you know that routines help you automate your tasks? You might still be doing them, but the consistency of repeating the tasks will cut out the guesswork and decision fatigue that you’re used to managing. Wanna know how I build these magical routines? Listen to this podcast episode where I share my secret technique to building routines.

Have you experienced burnout? It’s more common than most people think but we don’t talk about it nearly enough. In this episode, I share 3 mistakes I made that led to my burnout. I call them mistakes, because they were things that I did that I could take responsibility for and change in order to improve my situation. Read about how I changed my habits and thought patterns and find out how you can avoid making the same mistakes.

Did you know that the way you make decisions about how you spend your time can actually save you a lot of time? In this episode, I share my decision-making process for how I prioritize tasks, manage decision fatigue and budget my energy so that I spend it on choices that matter the most.

Your work habits only work when you use them consistently and they stand a better chance of sticking when then feel natural to you. In this podcast episode, I talk about three ways you can infuse your personality into your work habits.

Have you seen an area that could improve at your school, your team, or in your department you didn’t feel like you had the credibility to speak up about it or share? In this episode I want to talk to you about how you have more influence than you might think and how to share ideas and lead others even if you don’t have a title.

Have you ever questioned your skill or credibility when you have evidence of past accomplishments? If you have, you might struggle with imposter syndrome. In this episode, we’ll dive into what imposter syndrome is, how it’s triggered, how it affects us negatively, how to confront it, and finally how to use it to your advantage. At the end of this episode, you’ll have some strategies to confront it on your own, some encouragement that you’re not alone, and hopefully a new perspective on how to look at it!

This week on the podcast, I talked to my dear friend, Natalie Roefer, and she gave us some practical and creative tips for how to connect with other teachers- especially during pandemic times.

Natalie has taught in two different countries, several schools, and in several different positions, so she is very familiar with finding creative ways to meet new friends and connect with others.

At the end of this podcast, you’ll walk away with some practical strategies and ideas to reach out to other teachers on your campus and beyond.

On this podcast episode I’m sharing a system you can use for grading, lesson planning, email communication, and two general productivity systems that can be applied to everything (you know, the best for last). At the end of this episode, you can find a link to a free productivity guide.

In this podcast episode, I share with you the backstory about how I decided that I would only work contract hours, the steps I took to strategize how to get there, the schedule that I implemented to ensure that I knocked out all of my tasks, and the result of that hard work.