Feeling overwhelmed by EVERYTHING you need to do this year?

If so you’re not alone -- and this topic is exactly what we’re tackling on today’s episode!

At the start of a new year you're full of motivation, set big goals and have a solid plan in place. But as January comes to a close, many people struggle to follow through.

Can YOU relate?

With school holidays stretching until February and a long weekend approaching in Australia, this time of year can feel disruptive. Finding consistency in your work schedule or getting anything done feels nearly impossible. 

Well, here’s the good news: As you return from holidays and ease back into a normal routine, it’s the perfect time to reset.

In this episode, which originally aired at the end of January 2025, I share 7 simple steps to design an effective work schedule that sticks. 

These are the exact strategies I use to help ambitious leaders, like you, achieve more -- in less time.

You'll learn:

• Why starting with your priorities is essential to achieve more of what matters most
• How choosing the hours you WANT to work is key to building stronger boundaries and reclaiming control of your time
• A practical exercise to assess where your time is going, so you can focus on high-value tasks and streamline your schedule
• How to tailor your schedule to your time, energy and priorities, so you remain focused and work more efficiently
• My top scheduling tip to balance structure and flexibility, allowing you to stay on track and get more done with less stress
• The secret to reviewing and refining your schedule, so you create a system that works for YOU long-term

This episode is a MUST listen over the holidays to support your new year planning. So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!

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