The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 10 - Time Tenses: Past, Present and Future

The Episode at a Glance

* How much of your time do you feel you spend in the present?

* What hold does the past have over you?

* In fact, what hold does the future have over you?

* Does one of the three tenses have more sway?

* A famous Harvard study back in 2010 found that in fact around 47% of our waking hours are spent in the non-present.

* It is as if we time travel in our minds, meaning our experience of time isn’t always as linear as we imagine.

* "We can be caught up as much or more by unlived memories from the future as by lived memories from the past" - Tom O'Leary

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-10-time-tenses-past-present-and-future/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

This podcast is released with the help of https://www.podlad.com

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The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 9 - To-do Lists and Stress

The Episode at a Glance

* To-do lists are supposed to be helpful, right?

* Sure, given our complex lives, they can help calm our brains, which have a tendency to hang on to the undone and the unfinished.

* And yet, for many people they turn into millstones, nagging them about what remains to be done rather than congratulating them on what has been done.

* So, are your to-do lists more a source of stress or a source of satisfaction?

* This episode explores one potential way of using to-do lists but the key is finding a system that truly serves you.

Provocative thought from poet David Whyte:

* “The great tragedy of the to-do list is that it was put together by the person you were yesterday.”

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-9-to-do-lists-and-stress/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

This episode was edited by Podlad.com

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The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 8 - Urgent vs. Important

The Episode at a Glance

* The distinction between what is urgent and what is important goes to the heart of any discussion on time and productivity.

* In fact, how do you distinguish?

* Also let's not forget that everyone has their own sense of what is important and what is urgent. How can we be sure that we're working on our priorities as opposed to following someone's else agenda?

* In short, how do you know what is important for you today?

Further Inspiration:

* Eisenhower Matrix: Scroll down to System #3: An Excel template is available to download at the end of the section. https://www.tomoleary.ie/find-a-productivity-system-that-works-for-you/

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-8-urgent-vs-important/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

Podcast edited by Podlad.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 7 - Resetting Expectations

The Episode at a Glance

* What do you expect from this podcast episode?

* How does it help to build up a mental picture in advance?

* And yet that is what many of us do all day by building up pictures of how we would like the future to be.

* Despite all this effort, how often does the future play out as we want? So why do we bother?

* Ask yourself: How can I expect less of the world and of others?

Interesting Quotes:

* “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” - Alexander Pope

* “Do you want to know what my secret is? I don’t mind what happens.” - Jiddu Krishnamurti

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-7-resetting-expectations/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

This podcast is released with the help of Podlad.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 6 - Play and Creativity

The Episode at a Glance

* Why have an episode on playfulness?

* What a waste of time! Adults are too busy to play. Right?

* In practice, however, if we are too busy trying to crack a problem head on because we don’t have time for seeming idleness we can spend much longer than if we were to take the time to play and creatively explore whatever is in front of us.

* Listen to what John Cleese had to say on the matter in his book Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide:

“Most adults […] find it hard to be playful — no doubt because they have to take care of all the responsibilities that come with an adult’s life. Creative adults, however, have not forgotten how to play.”

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-6-play-and-creativity/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

This episode was released with the help of Podlad Podcast production services

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 5 - Not All Hours Are Created Equal

The Episode at a Glance

* Not all hours are created equal and yet we often act as if they are, randomly scheduling activities throughout the day.

* And yet this seemingly simple task of scheduling 'what when' can have a direct impact on the outcome.

* So consider building a set of questions you can use to increase self-knowledge:

- Who and what give me energy?

- What do I find easy to concentrate on?

- When am I typically most productive?

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-5-not-all-hours-are-created-equal/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

This podcast is edited by Podlad.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 4 - Hard Work and Morality

The Episode at a Glance

* The hard work mantra so prized by many may no longer be fit for purpose for modern knowledge workers.

* Different attitudes and approaches to work may be more beneficial depending on what outcomes are being sought.

* Given the choice - would you prefer to be known for being hard working or for accomplishing more by not working hard?

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-4-hard-work-and-morality/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

Production and editing from Podlad

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 3 - Productivity and Not Being Enough

The Episode at a Glance

* Ever feel like no matter how much you do there is still so much more to get done?

*For many people, to-do lists are eternal with the focus on what hasn’t been done creating a sense of being incomplete, of not being enough.

* Productivity can become about trying to shorten the to-do lists and itself become a task. It does sort of beg the question - when then will be enough?

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-3-productivity-and-not-being-enough/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

Podcast editing and production assistance from https://www.podlad.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 2 -Thinking About Timescales

The Episode at a Glance

* At what timescale are you playing?

* Playing with timescales allows you to create a vision (set a goal if you like) in one timescale and then focus on process in the shorter ones (habits, routines, rituals).

* This can reduce the decisions you have to make on a daily basis while ensuring you make progress on what is important for you.

* Ask yourself: "What did I do today to bring me closer to my vision?"

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-2-thinking-about-timescales/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

Podcast editing and production assistance from Podlad

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.

Welcome to Episode 1 - What Represents a Good Life For You?

The Episode at a Glance

* This may feel a little off topic for a podcast primarily delving into time and productivity but the truth is that we spend much of our time, energy and attention answering this question in our daily actions.

* I would argue that almost more than anything else it truly impacts what we do and who we are.

* As Eleanor Roosevelt noted:

"One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and our lives shape us."

If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ie

A full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-1-what-represents-a-good-life-for-you/

About Tom O'Leary

Tom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.

His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.

It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.

In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.

Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.

And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!

If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at [email protected] or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. 

Podcast Editing and production assistance from https://www.podlad.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.