Time. It’s one thing many busy professionals wish we had more of in our working days.  

Whether you're drowning in meetings or struggling to tick off your daily tasks, this episode is here to help. You’ll find clear, actionable tips to help you work smarter and achieve your goals.  

You’ll learn: 

• Why “I’m busy” isn’t the answer, and what you should focus on instead 

• How to set realistic, achievable goals that drive real progress 

• What professionals get wrong about productivity and how to fix it 

• How to make meetings more meaningful – or remove them entirely 

• The power of “Red Brick Thinking” and how it can change your day-to-day work 

• How to use AI tools to boost efficiency 

If you're a CPA Australia member, business owner, finance lead or corporate professional, this episode will provide you with relevant tools to help you take back control of your calendar. 

Host: Christine Gounder, Digital Content Lead, Design and Build, CPA Australia 

Guest: Donna McGeorge, author and expert on productivity, meetings and time management 

For more information on this episode’s guest and her books, head to Donna McGeorge’s website.  

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  

With Interest 

INTHEBLACK  

INTHEBLACK Out Loud 

Excel Tips 

Search for them in your podcast platform.  

Email the podcast team at [email protected]