Architecture Business Club with Jon Clayton
Building Good Habits for More Success in Business with Hayley Watts | 081
15 May 2025
Jon is joined by productivity and habits coach Haley Watts to discuss the psychology of habits and offer practical tips for small firm founders in architecture. They discuss the Four Tendencies of habit formation, strategies for managing to-do lists, and the importance of balancing work with personal interests. Haley also shares insights on creating small, actionable habits and provides advice on how to leverage energy levels for better task management. The conversation offers valuable guidance for anyone looking to improve productivity and achieve more freedom and fulfillment in their business.Today's Guest...Hayley Watts is a productivity and habits coach and trainer. She helps people who are juggling too much to get clear on their priorities, reduce their stress and help them grow their businesses. She has been delivering training around productivity and people management for the last 10 years, and now helps people who are running their own businesses to get focused.Episode Highlights...00:00 Introduction01:33 Meet Haley Watts: Productivity and Habits Coach03:36 Understanding Habit Formation06:50 Effective Use of Calendars and To-Do Lists11:26 Creating and Sustaining New Habits14:05 Managing Overwhelm and Prioritising Tasks24:10 Weekly Planning Strategies28:03 Final Thoughts and Takeaways31:32 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationKey Takeaways...Build small habits that stickStart with tiny steps you can do easily.Link your new habit to something you already do – like brushing your teeth or making tea.Celebrate little wins to help you keep going.Plan your day in a way that works for youUse a simple system to keep track of what needs doing.Start with the most important jobs, and think about when you have the most energy.You can use a calendar, a journal, or even post-it notes – whatever helps you stay on track.Stop feeling overwhelmedWhen your tasks are all over the place, your brain feels messy too.Keep everything in one spot and break big jobs into small steps.This makes things feel easier and helps you stay in control.Links Mentioned In The Episode...Visit Hayley’s WebsiteConnect with Hayley on LinkedIn—--Want to explore podcasting for your business?👉 Book a chat with Jon to explore working with him 📞Interested in joining our membership community?👉 Click here to JOIN THE WAITLIST 😀Resources…👉 Grab the Architecture Business Blueprint 🎁It’s the step-by-step formula to freedom for architects, architectural technologists, and architectural designers. Get it today (without any charge).👉 Follow or Connect with Jon on LinkedIn 🤝👇 And if you enjoyed this episode…Please leave a 5-star review or rating wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode.In The Next...
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