The Productive Woman
Episodes
Dealing with Conflict – TPW214
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us don't like conflict, but it's an inevitable part of the human condition. It doesn't have to derail our productivity, though--if we can fin...
Silence and Solitude, with Katie Krimitsos – TPW213
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"If you’re having a hard time getting things done because you're anxious and totally depleting yourself, maybe it's time for you to spend some time ...
Making Time to Read – TPW212
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the Productive Reading series a part of The Productive Woman podcast? Because reading can contribute in a big way to making a life that matters...
Productive Reading: The Free-Time Formula – TPW211
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wish you had more free time? Get some practical ideas and wise advice from Jeff Sanders in his newest book, The Free-Time Formula. This is the next in...
What I Wish I’d Known – TPW210
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s never too late to do what you’ve dreamed of. A few lessons about productivity and life I wish I'd learned sooner.
Mindset Over Money, with Patrice Washington – TPW209
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Wealth is about more than money." This week's episode features my conversation with "America's Money Maven," Patrice Washington, about living intenti...
Making a Difference – TPW208
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If our definition of a productive woman is one who orders her life in such a way as to maximize her positive impact in the world, what can we do to ex...
Peace & Productivity – TPW207
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to be both productive and peaceful? I believe it is, but I'm not always experiencing it lately. Some thoughts about why, and how to "fi...
Things That Make Life Easier – TPW206
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What apps, tech, tools, and services do you rely on to make your life easier? I share a few of mine in this episode.
Drawing Courage from Past Experiences, with Tauria Catlin – TPW205
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wife, mom, entrepreneur, and U.S. Naval Academy graduate Tauria Catlin shares how the challenges she's overcome in the past give her the courage to fa...
Preparing for the Next Season – TPW204
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In both the northern and southern hemispheres, a change in seasons is upon us. Whether moving from summer to fall, or winter to summer, what are some ...
13 Areas to Declutter in Our Homes – TPW203
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Want to reduce stress, boost productivity, and enjoy your home more? Let's talk about why, how, and where to declutter our homes.
Launching Your Kids – TPW202
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When our children grow up and leave our nest, the transition can be hard. How can we make launching our kids a positive experience for them--and us?
Designing Productive Systems, with Crystal Collinson – TPW201
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian designer Crystal Collinson juggles multiple roles by setting up productive systems that let her get the important things done.
Ask Me Anything – TPW200
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about podcasting? About how I manage a legal career & 5 kids? About productivity tools I recommend and techniques I use? I invited listeners t...
What a Life That Matters Means – TPW199
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For four years and nearly 200 episodes, we've talked in The Productive Woman community about making a life that matters. What does that mean?
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Mid-Year – TPW198
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you on track for the year you want? Mid-year is a great time to pause and ask yourself some key questions to focus your energy and attention for t...
Productivity and Freedom – TPW197
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being productive in the best sense can result in the freedom that comes from the confidence that you are enough, you’re doing enough, and you can cr...
Productivity, Retirement, and Change, with Vicki Judd – TPW196
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How does the definition of productivity change from one stage of life to the next? Recent retiree Vicki Judd shares some thoughts on making a life tha...
When You Feel Like Quitting – TPW195
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like quitting? I do. Knowing why it happens can help us come up with solutions and keep pressing forward toward accomplishing what ma...
10 (or so) Ways to Stay Focused – TPW194
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What can we do to stay on track when we're struggling to stay focused? This week we look at some possible reasons for that struggle, and some ideas th...
Insights from The Organized Soprano, with Kay Patterson – TPW193
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Juggling two very different careers requires careful balancing and self-awareness. Professional organizer and singer Kay Patterson (known on social me...
The Quantified Self – TPW192
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tracking and measuring personal metrics as a tool for self-improvement has benefits for individuals and groups, but those of us interested in the qua...
Making Time for Fun – TPW191
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have we filled our days with so many commitments we've left no time for fun? Worse, have we forgotten how to have fun? The TPW community has some sugg...
Juggling Multiple Roles, with Coryne Forest – TPW190
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Engineer and leadership consultant Coryne Forest shares tips on how she manages multiple roles and multiple passions--a fulltime day job, a business h...
Productivity for New Moms – TPW189
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a mom is a wonderful thing, but it has some challenges, too. How can new moms be productive in the best sense?
Dealing with Downsizing (Your Home) – TPW188
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bigger isn't always better. In this episode we consider the why and how of downsizing your home.
Becoming Chief Home Officer, with Natali Morris – TPW187
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster and CFO Natali Morris is intentional about creating a life that matters through financial freedom, and she shares with us how she and her ...
Spring Cleaning When You Don’t Have Time – TPW186
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Got the spring cleaning bug but little time to get it done? Some tips for fitting it into your schedule--if you want to!--in this episode.
Tips and Tools for Email Mastery – TPW185
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we make email less overwhelming and more useful? A few tips and tools that can help.
Discernment and Self-Care, with Jodi Womack – TPW184
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What role do discernment and self-care play in a meaningfully productive life? Executive coach & author Jodi Womack shares some tips and tools in this...
Productivity on a Non-Standard Schedule – TPW183
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many productivity conversations assume a 9 to 5 work schedule. How can you stay productive if you or others in your household work nights or weekends...
Productive Reading: Soulful Simplicity – TPW182
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Carver's newest book, Soulful Simplicity, makes a compelling case for clearing the clutter out of our schedules, our homes, and our minds to...
Time Management & Balance, with Susan May Warren – TPW181
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author Susan May Warren shares how she gets things done by using a time management approach that keeps rhythm, balance, and the big pict...
Having It All – TPW180
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is "having it all" a possibility for 21st-century women (or men)? What does having it all mean to you? We consider some important questions in this ep...
Motivation and Habit – TPW179
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do motivation and habit interact to get and keep us productive?
Pursuing Vocational & Avocational Passions, with Tyree Ayers – TPW178
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyer and yogi Tyree Ayers is constantly balancing the demands of her law career and passion for living a healthy and fulfilling life and encouragin...
Relationships & Productivity – TPW177
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do your relationships affect your productivity? And how can you make time to nurture the relationships--professional & personal--that mean the mos...
Productivity Tools & Techniques to Try – TPW176
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If your year got off to a strong start but your progress is faltering a bit, tweaking your routine with one of these productivity tools and techniques...
Delegation – TPW175
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Delegation is a key productivity tool. So why don't we do it more? In response to a listener question, we take a look at how delegation can help us to...
Grace-Filled Productivity, with Liz Curtis Higgs – TPW174
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to fall into the traps of self-criticism and negativity when your productivity isn't where you want it to be, whether the cause is self-infl...
Focus (a word for the year) – TPW173
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The better we're able to focus on what matters most, the more productive we'll be. This week we're discussing how focus impacts our productivity and h...
10 Essentials for Making a Life that Matters – TPW172
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to make a life that matters, where do you start? In this episode we're looking at 10 essentials to building a meaningfully productive life...
Financial Empowerment, with Hilary Hendershott – TPW 171
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off the new year with some valuable lessons on financial empowerment and productivity from Certified Financial Planner, podcaster, wife,...
Taking Care of Future You – TPW 170
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up the year, it's a great time to review this year's accomplishments and give some thought to the coming year. What would future you thank ...
Voluntary Simplicity, with Courtney Carver – TPW169
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and speaker Courtney Carver shares insights about voluntary simplicity and intentional living.
Community & Accountability – a mastermind reunion – TPW168
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The support and accountability of other women can improve your productivity. Five women who've been providing each other that support and accountabili...
Gratitude & Productivity – TPW167
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The beginning of the winter holiday season seems like a good time to consider how gratitude can affect our productivity.
Productive Reading: Lessons from Brené Brown – TPW166
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brené Brown's books offer ideas and principles that can help us in making a life that matters.
Productivity & What Other People Think – TPW 165
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to make a life that matters when we’re spending our time reacting to what other people want instead of proactively pursuing the goals an...
Self-Direction, with Maria Bengtson – TPW164
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We can all learn some lessons on self-direction from graduate student and TPW listener Maria Bengtson, who shares how she keeps herself on track to fi...
Clutter, Stress & Simplicity – TPW163
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a look at physical & mental clutter--how it affects us, and some thoughts on conquering it.
Circumstance or Choice? Owning Your Life – TPW162
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When life is filled with obligations that leave us feeling overwhelmed, do we have a choice? Can we make a change?
A Caregiver with Professional Priorities, with Beatriz Martín-Pérez – TPW161
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Beatriz Martín-Pérez shares how she's navigated the challenges of caring for loved ones while pursuing professional success.
Self-Care Matters – TPW160
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Self-care is not time off from productivity; it's an essential element of a productive life. How can we make time for self-care in an already full lif...
10 Things to Do Now to Prepare for the Holidays – TPW159
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it too soon to start celebrating the holidays? Probably. But not too soon for a few steps that can help us prepare for the best holiday season ever...
Ruthless Prioritization, with Michelle Pfennighaus – TPW158
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition coach and former advertising professional Michelle Pfennighaus shares thoughts about how ruthless prioritization (and banana peel tea) help ...
Back to School Routine Review – TPW157
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The back-to-school season (or any change in seasons, for that matter) is a great time to re-evaluate our daily and weekly routines to make sure they'r...
Raising Productive Kids – TPW156
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some thoughts on what it means to raise productive kids, and how to do it.
Life as a Productive Musician, with Sephra Scheuber – TPW155
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sephra Scheuber is working out a system that allows her to be productive as a musician, a teacher, and a student, while making her faith and her rela...
Working from Home – TPW154
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some thoughts about making it work when you work from home.
Post-Vacation Productivity – TPW153
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Getting back into your regular routine after a vacation without sacrificing the relaxation you gained can be a challenge. Here are some thoughts on ho...
Making Time for What Matters, with Sonia Harris – TPW152
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a full-time job and a family, how do you make time for what matters to you personally? Sonia Harris shares how she's doing it.
Letting Go of a Goal – TPW151
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When we're not making progress on a goal we've set for ourselves, is letting go ever the right choice?
The Weekly Review – TPW150
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A regular weekly review helps us stay on top of our commitments. So why don't we do it? In response to a listener question, we look at how (and why) t...
Productivity When It Hurts, with Mandy Hanson – TPW149
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy Hanson's approach to productivity offers ideas even for those of us who don't live with chronic pain like she does.
The Second Half (Mid-Year Review) – TPW148
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The year's midpoint is a good time to pause and review whether you're headed in the direction you want to go.
Productive Reading: The Power of Habit – TPW147
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our occasional series on books that have influenced my thinking about what it means to live a productive life, this episode features some o...
Productive Days, with Shelly Clayton – TPW146
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sales professional and single mom Shelly Clayton shares her approach to creating productive days and making a life that matters.
Making the Most of Your To-Do List – TPW145
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How well does your to-do list work for you? This episode features 10 tips for making the most of whatever tool you use to manage your tasks.
The Things We Say – TPW144
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do the words we say (and think) affect our ability to accomplish the things we care about?
Managing Multiple Roles, with Jennifer Fleury – TPW143
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can you manage a life that involves multiple roles and a variety of interests? College professor, business owner, & single mom Jennifer Fleury sha...
Productivity in Transition Times – TPW142
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve talked about the value of planning ahead to keep life moving smoothly, but what about when you can’t? What do you do when your life is in tr...
Sunday Routines – TPW141
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Once again The Productive Woman community came through with ideas for how to spend time on Sunday (or whatever day you choose) setting yourself up for...
Optimizing Your Schedule, with Katie Krimitsos – TPW140
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with business coach, podcaster, wife, and mom Katie Krimitsos, who shared her approach to balancing structure and flexibility in building a sch...
What I’ve Learned About Productivity – TPW139
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded with a milestone in mind, this episode features a few thoughts about what it means (to me) to live a productive life--and how that's changed ...
The Stories of Your Life – TPW138
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Few things have more impact on how we experience our life--on what we accomplish or what we don’t, whether we’re happy or not--than the stories we...
Personalizing Your Systems, with Freya Casey – TPW137
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professional singer, vocal coach, and YouTube star Freya Casey of Germany is also a single mom to a young daughter. She shares some of the systems and...
Making Time for Exercise (Ideas from the TPW Community) – TPW136
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When a listener asked for suggestions on how to fit exercise into an already jam-packed life, The Productive Woman community came through in a big way...
Sometimes It’s All Too Much – TPW135
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many women (and men) are struggling to manage a job, children, a spouse, or life as a single parent. On top of that we're trying to find time for pers...
Using Your Powers for Good, with Amanda Berlin – TPW134
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest, public relations pro and single mom Amanda Berlin, is all about making the best use of her talents and skills to make a life (and a...
Productive Reading: The One Thing, by Gary Keller – TPW133
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, sharing key takeaways from Gary Keller's The ONE Thing, is the first in a new recurring series in which I'll share key takeaways from so...
Herding Cats: Managing Multiple Projects – TPW132
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Very few of us have only one project going at a time. The many roles we play in life, our various areas of interest and responsibility, all can be sou...
Prioritize What Matters, with Maria Dismondy – TPW131
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author Maria Dismondy knows what matters to her and is determined to prioritize those things. In this episode, she shares how she's inte...
What’s On Your To-Do List? – TPW130
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's on your to-do list? If you have some "tasks" that have hung around on that list for a long time with no action, they might not be tasks at all....
Dream to Done: Applying the Goal-Setting Process – TPW129
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've spent a few episodes talking about the process of turning a dream to a goal and then taking action on it. Sometimes it helps to hear examples of...
A Productive Life on Your Terms, with Kesha Moore – TPW128
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all face challenges in our journey toward making a meaningfully productive life. My guest in this episode, Dr. Kesha Moore, reminds us how we choos...
Dream to Done: Make the Time & Stay Motivated – TPW127
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our Dream to Done mini-series, this time we’re looking at what to do once we’ve created a goal: how to make time to take action on it, ...
Dream to Done: Turning a Dream to a Goal – TPW126
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our Dream to Done mini-series looks at the difference between a dream and a goal, and offers some steps to turning your dream into a goal (o...
Dream to Done: What’s Holding You Back? – TPW125
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When we are uncertain of where or how to start, our dreams may seem out of reach. What stands between you and your dream of a life that matters?
Bullet Journaling & More, with Kara Benz – TPW124
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and author Kara Benz (also known as Boho Berry) and I talk about building a business and living an intentional life--and a little about bullet ...
Small Tasks That Will Set You Up for Success – TPW123
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Big goals are awesome, but here are 14 simple things--small tasks that will take half an hour or less--that you can do this week (or next) to simplify...
Getting Organized in the New Year, with Lisa Woodruff – TPW122
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Managing a multi-dimensional 21st-century life is easier when you're organized. Fortunately, professional organizer Lisa Woodruff says being organized...
Resolutions & Expectations for a New Year – TPW121
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As the new year begins, are you making resolutions you'll abandon in a month or setting achievable goals? Are you basing your goals on unconscious exp...
Year-End Wrap-Up – TPW120
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As 2016 comes to a close, my year-end wrap-up process is a way to take a look at lessons learned this year and use them to create a plan for an even b...
Balancing Time & Energy, with Puja Madan – TPW119
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For author and leadership coach Puja Madan, one key to living a meaningully productive life is found by tuning in to the rhythms of life, time, & ener...
Staying Productive & Peaceful During the Holidays – TPW118
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us look forward to the holidays, but the season has its challenges. How can we stay peaceful and enjoy the season?
Give Yourself a Break – TPW117
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity doesn't mean "doing stuff" all the time, and you don't need to feel guilty for taking a break.
Accountability, Support, & Focus, with Tasha Scott – TPW116
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to staying focused and productive in a multi-faceted life, a support system can make all the difference. Author & life coach Tasha Scott...
Mindset Matters: Productive Skills – TPW115
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody's born organized. It's a skill, and we can learn it. Continuing on our "Mindset Matters" theme, this week we look at that and other skills we c...