The Productive Woman
Episodes
Mindset Matters: Productive Habits – TPW114
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our habits can have either productive or unproductive results. In this episode we look at how habits are formed, and how we can mold them to get the r...
Being Present & Productive, with Alissa Smith – TPW113
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand graphic designer and yoga teacher Alissa Smith shares her approach to balancing a life of diverse interests and commitments and being pres...
Mindset Matters: Productive Beliefs – TPW112
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What we believe can make us more productive, or less so. What do you believe about yourself, about your abilities and options, about your circumstance...
Time Thieves – TPW111
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Time thieves steal time we could otherwise spend on what really matters to us. What are time thieves, and how can we defend ourselves against them?
Making Time Work For You, with Rashelle Isip – TPW110
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Organization expert Rashelle Isip joins me to talk about ways we can take control of our schedules and our space, making room for the things that matt...
Emergency Stress Protocol – TPW109
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When the demands of a busy life start to "stress you out," how do you handle it? It's important to have a strategy in place when stressful situations ...
Mindset Matters: Productive Attitudes – TPW108
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity isn't only about using the right tools and techniques; it's also about having the right mindset. Our attitudes can make all the differenc...
Coordinate and Compromise, with CEO Jessica Rhodes – TPW107
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you manage competing priorities of a business and a family you love? Jessica Rhodes, founder and CEO of Interview Connections, shares her thoug...
My Current Favorite Productivity Tools (an Update) – TPW106
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In response to recent questions, I thought it was a good time to give an update on some of the productivity tools that help me get the right things do...
What Should I Do With All These Memories? – TPW105
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us save certain items with sentimental value, things that trigger special memories for us. For some of us (not naming names), everything has s...
Productivity Challenges of Introverts & Extroverts – TPW104
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many aspects of our personality can affect what productivity approaches and tools work for us, and what challenges we face in making a productive life...
Money & Productivity, with Money Coach Jennifer Hemphill – TPW103
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I recently sat down for a conversation about productivity, self-care, and attitudes about money with money coach Jennifer Hemphill. I did it for the T...
What Are You Waiting For? – TPW102
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting. It’s something that we all have to do--often reluctantly--at times, but so often, we CHOOSE to wait. We tell ourselves that we can’t take...
My Bullet Journal Experiment – TPW101
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you tried using a Bullet Journal? You know I love my digital task manager, but I've been trying something new--and I like it!
Making a Life (& Podcast) that Matters, with Laura McClellan & Natalie Eckdahl – TPW100
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It was an honor (and a lot of fun) to celebrate the 100th episode of The Productive Woman with Natalie Eckdahl, founder of Biz Chix, a supportive onli...
Self-Worth & Contentment, with Mary DeMuth – TPW099
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Measuring our worth by our accomplishments, or by other people's opinions of us, leads to insecurity and exhaustion. Not exactly a recipe for a meanin...
10 Small Changes You Can Make to Boost Productivity (& One Bonus Tip) – TPW098
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to completely overhaul your life to make progress toward your goals. Small changes can reap big rewards in making a meaningfully produc...
2 Years, 10 Lessons Learned from My Guests – TPW097
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate The Productive Woman's 2-year anniversary with me by looking back at some of the wise insights I’ve gleaned from conversations with the am...
Defining Success & Trusting Yourself, With Eboni Nelson – TPW096
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Law professor, wife, and mom Eboni Nelson encourages us to look to ourselves to create our own happiness and success, without apology and without guil...
Doing a Mid-Year Review – TPW095
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the middle point of the year, so it's time for a mid-year review. How are you progressing on the goals you set for yourself in January? ...
How Body Image Affects Productivity, with Melissa Toler – TPW094
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you didn’t feel held back by how you perceive your body? Body image coach Melissa Toler has some suggestions on how we can set ...
Living a Balanced Life – TPW093
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to live a balanced life? Is it even possible in the 21st century? In this episode we looked at these questions and considered some s...
Let’s Eat! Listener Tips for Getting Food on the Table – TPW092
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Getting tasty and nutritious meals on the table as part of a busy schedule can be a challenge. When listeners asked for help with this ongoing task, I...
Personalized Productivity, with Elsie Escobar – TPW091
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast pro and entrepreneur Elsie Escobar is a passionate advocate for women finding their own voice and their own way--even when it comes to product...
What’s Keeping Me Productive – TPW090
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A look at a few of the tools, routines, and motivators that have been helping me stay productive these days.
Productivity When You’re Sick – TPW089
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When you're sick but need to be productive anyway, what do you do? This episode features some suggestions based on recent experience.
Focusing on Priorities, with Deedra Determan – TPW088
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with marketing pro, wife, and mom Deedra Determan about keeping priorities front and center.
13 Questions to Improve Productivity – TPW087
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When life is crazy busy it's easy to lose focus. Taking time to ask yourself some key questions can help keep life on track.
5 Reasons to Change your Productivity System (& 4 Reasons Not To) – TPW086
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When we feel like we're not being as productive as we need to be, it’s tempting to think switching tools and or changing our system will make all th...
Time-saving Tips & Tools, with Maia Olson — TPW085
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and marketing professional Maia Olson of Smile Software shares time-saving tips and the productivity tools that help her balance personal and p...
Getting Out of a Funk – TPW084
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our emotions can affect our productivity, for good or bad. When you're in a "funk," what can you do to address it and get back to getting things done?
The Art of Decluttering: An International Conversation – TPW083
30 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Clutter, it seems, is a universal problem in 21st-century society. How can decluttering create space in our lives and minds for better things? Join me...
Developing Healthy Habits, with Bridgit Danner — TPW082
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Women's wellness expert Bridgit Danner shares her tips for developing the habits that will keep us strong, healthy, and productive. (And don't miss th...
5 Guiding Principles for a Productive Life – TPW081
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If I had only 30 minutes to share the most important productivity tips I know, these 5 principles are what I would share--the principles and strategie...
ADHD & Productivity, with Emily Prokop – TPW080
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I think you'll enjoy my conversation with wife, mom, editor, and podcaster Emily Prokop, who shares how attention deficit (ADHD) affects her as an adu...
Staying Focused & Paying Attention – TPW079
02 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One key to accomplishing the things that matter most to us is the ability to give our focused attention to our most important tasks. Sometimes that's ...
Motherhood and Work, with Justyna Denham – TPW078
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Returning to a full-time job after maternity leave isn’t like going back to work after a vacation. Being both a new mom and a busy professional take...
Survival Mode – TPW077
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all have those times in our life when we feel like we just can’t get ahead. Even when it's the result of a legitimate life crisis, it’s still e...
Creative Living, with Jennifer Lee – TPW076
10 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Creative entrepreneur, author, and business coach Jennifer Lee shares her approach to managing a multi-faceted life, maintaining both productivity and...
Coping with Stress – TPW075
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stress seems to be an unavoidable part of 21st-century life, and it has consequences--negative effects on our body, mind, emotions, and relationships....
Just Start – TPW074
27 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Often the hardest part of any task is just getting started. There are things we can do, though, to make it easier to get past that hurdle and start ga...
Stress-Free Meals, with Chef Allison Schaaf – TPW073
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Planning and preparing healthy meals can be a challenge for busy women. Chef and registered dietician Allison Schaaf offers some great thoughts on man...
Learn to Make a Life that Matters – TPW072
13 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lack of confidence in our skills and knowledge can discourage us from pursuing our goals. Where can we learn what we need to know to move forward conf...
Whose Life Are You Living? – TPW071
06 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you happy with the life you're living? Is it the life you've intentionally chosen and built for yourself, or are you following a path you just fel...
Laying a Foundation for a Great New Year – TPW070
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Taking time in the last few weeks of the year to assess (and celebrate!) the present year and set a direction for the coming year can help you get 201...
Managing Time & Energy, with Julie Sheranosher – TPW069
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You may remember Julie Sheranosher as one of the co-hosts on a previous episode of The Productive Woman, the international conversation about "Product...
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – TPW068
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's not unusual to face obstacles in the pursuit of our dreams or goals. But how many of those obstacles do we create ourselves? In this episode, I e...
Professional & Personal Priorities, with Demetra Liggins — TPW067
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When you're seeking success in a demanding profession, can you still make family and personal time a priority? Attorney Demetra Liggins says yes, but ...
Productivity Your Way: an International Conversation – TPW066
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity is about making a life that matters to us. Recently I was part of a panel comprised of women from three countries, all of us podcasters w...
How to Choose the Best Task Manager – TPW065
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With so many options available, how do you know which task management tool is the best for you? Let's discuss some of the factors you should consider....
Defeat Distraction Through Clarity & Discernment, with Ling Wong – TPW064
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Business consultant and marketing coach Ling Wong manages her own life (which includes a husband and two young children as well as a thriving business...
Impostor Syndrome – TPW063
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You might be surprised to learn that the most successful, accomplished women you know struggle with feeling like a fraud. It's known as Impostor Syndr...
Productivity at Work – TPW062
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We spent a lot of our time at work. Let's look at some of the barriers to productivity at work, and some suggestions on how to make our time at work a...
Keeping Things Simple, with Katie Floyd – TPW061
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Floyd is a self-described attorney-by-day, geek-by-night. On top of a full-time law practice and pursuing a master’s degree in Law & Taxation,...
Planning a Project – TPW060
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a project can be a daunting idea, especially when there are multiple components to keep track of. An organized approach can keep you focused ...
What I Know About Raising Kids – TPW059
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us who have children at home, they have a major impact on the way we live our lives, including how we manage our time. In episode 59 of T...
Grace for the Busy Working Mom, with Leann Guzman – TPW058
17 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a working mom, wearing many different hats and trying to do it all well? Lawyer and mom Leann Guzman understands--she's right there in the tre...
When the Day is Unproductive – TPW057
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We get a lot of satisfaction from those days when we get a lot done & make progress toward our goals, but how do we respond to an unproductive day?
Knowing When to Quit – TPW056
03 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We know that overwork is hazardous to our health and to our productivity, yet 21st century women (and men) often let work fill our days, nights, and w...
Making Space to Think – TPW055
27 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are your days so full of activity and noise that you can't find time to think about your goals, much less take action on them? Let's talk about some t...
Managing a Busy Life, with Author Jill Kemerer – TPW054
20 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Like a lot of us, novelist Jill Kemerer sometimes tries to take on too much. Listen in on my conversation with Jill about how she manages that urge wh...
The Value of the Authentic YOU! – TPW053
13 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the scariest thing in the world is letting others see the "real" us. But when we hide behind the mask of who we think we're supposed to be, ...
Getting Things Done (an Overview) – TPW052
06 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Getting Things Done, by David Allen, offers a framework for managing life in a way that lets us be both productive and peaceful. Let's look at how it ...
Business & Babies: A Chat with Izabela Russell – TPW051
30 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to balance business and small children? Wife, mom, and media business owner Izabela Russell and I had a great conversation about the challenges...
Milestones & Next Steps – TPW050
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How has the first half of 2015 gone for you? On The Productive Woman's milestone 50th episode let's talk about reaching milestones and figuring out wh...
Making a Difference – TPW049
09 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to make a difference in the world, or at least in the world closest to you? I do. Let's talk about how, and where--and how to overcome the...
Life Lessons From a Year of Podcasting – TPW048
02 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As hard as it is to believe, a full year has gone by since the first episode of The Productive Woman hit iTunes. I thought I'd share a few lessons I'v...
Productive Travel, Self-Care, & more, with Priscille Livenais – TPW047
25 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Productive Woman goes international! Priscille Livenais--a French businesswoman and productivity blogger--and I chat about the challenges of busin...
10 Ways to Improve Your Mood – TPW046
18 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how much we try to stay positive and productive, sometimes our emotions can interfere with our ability to get things done. If a bad mood is ...
Body Image & Productivity with Heather Creekmore – TPW045
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How we see our physical selves can have a huge impact--positive or negative--on our confidence, and therefore our productivity. Listen as I discuss bo...
Surviving (and Embracing) Change – TPW044
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Change is inevitable, but it's also stressful and can wreak havoc on our productivity. So how can we manage our lives so that we can not only survive ...
Favorite Productivity Books, Podcasts, & Blogs – TPW043
21 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity is a tool, not a goal. We want to manage our time and organize our lives better in order to have the time to make a life that matters. Pr...
Simplicity & Intentional Living, with Vanessa Hayes – TPW042
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get off the 21st-century hamster wheel and make the meaningful life you've dreamed of? Vanessa Hayes is a podcast host, public speaker, and...
10 Things Productive Women Don’t Do – TPW041
07 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked in the past about developing the habits that help us be more productive, but what are some things productive women don't do?
Motivation – TPW040
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What drives us to do -- or try? How do you keep yourself moving on a task or project that's hard? Our motivation matters. So what is it, where does it...
Guarding Your Time – Monika Kristofferson – TPW039
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Monika Kristofferson is a professional organizer, but she's also just a busy woman like the rest of us. In this episode she shares her tips for managi...
Managing Email – TPW038
16 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Email is a great invention and can be a useful tool, but it can also be a distraction and a time suck. This week we'll look at some tips for managing ...
A Quick & Dirty Look at Clutter – TPW037
09 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about the reasons and process for decluttering in previous episodes, but if clutter's getting out of control and you don't have time for ...
How to Stay Productive During Life’s Storms – TPW036
02 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy--or maybe just easier--to be productive when things are firing on all cylinders and all's right in our world. But what happens when that's n...
10 Productivity Rules That Don’t Work – TPW035
26 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A whole industry has been built up over the years around the concept of productivity. It's been the subject of decades of study and countless written ...
Mentors & Mentoring for Women – TPW034
19 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Many women feel isolated in their efforts to advance in their careers, learn the skills they need to accomplish their goals, and become the person the...
Nobody’s Perfect – Connection Instead of Comparison, with Cara Putman – TPW033
11 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Very few of us have lives focused on just one thing. Most of us instead juggle multiple roles, and try to do well at all of them. Author, attorney, an...
Choose What’s Essential, Eliminate the Rest – TPW032
05 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In an increasingly noisy world, one key to true productivity and to building a life of lasting significance and satisfaction is learning to identify a...
Focus on Building the Life You Want – TPW031
26 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you're struggling to make progress on accomplishing the things you care about, if you start lots of projects but don't finish many, perhaps you're ...
Task Management Options – TPW030
19 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One of the keys to being a productive woman is having a system in place to track and manage all the things we need to do in each area of responsibilit...
Choices for Productive Women, with Allison Sheridan – TPW029
12 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is the life you're living an accident, or the result of conscious, purposeful choices? This episode features a conversation with tech podcaster (and r...
Failure Isn’t Fatal: Starting Well, Starting Over – TPW028
05 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes our best-laid plans don't pan out. Failure can either paralyze us or propel us into growth and new beginnings. This week we consider some th...
Automating Productivity with Schedules, Routines, & Rituals – TPW027
29 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Much of the quality of our life, including our productivity, depends on the habits we employ. In this episode we look at how schedules, routines, and ...
How to Get Yourself to Do the Things You Want to Do – TPW026
22 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard to get ourselves to do the things we most want to do? Few things in life are more exasperating than the way we sometimes sabotage ou...
25 Productivity Tips From and For Busy Women – TPW025
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of reaching the milestone of episode 25, I'm sharing 25 great productivity tips--some from listeners, some from special guests, and a f...
Writer Karin Beery Talks About Productivity & Health Challenges – TPW024
08 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Karin Beery joins me to talk about staying productive when facing health challenges and caring for family members. She offers great tips and su...
5 Important Productivity Principles for the New Year – TPW023
18 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
2014 is winding down, and 2015 is upon us. While we want to stay in the moment and enjoy the holiday celebrations, there's still a little time to give...
12 Productivity-Boosting Holiday Gifts – TPW022
11 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tis the season . . . for giving gifts. In case you're still shopping for those last few gifts, or in case you're looking for ideas to give those who w...
Talking Productivity with Jamie Clark Samples – TPW021
04 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Even new moms can get things done! This week business owner, horsewoman, and new mom Jamie Clark Samples joins me to talk about the challenges of runn...
My Top 10 Productivity Apps for iPhone – TPW020
20 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
When I recently put the question out on social media, asking listeners what topics they'd like to hear about on upcoming episodes, several asked for s...
Organizing for a Low-Stress Holiday Meal – TPW019
13 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is a time filled with family and friends and joy . . . and often, for those of use whose schedules are already busy, even more stre...
Relaxing Without Guilt – TPW018
06 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
21st century life is cram-packed with activity, stress, and tension, and a lot of us have a hard time letting it go long enough to relax, rest, and re...
7 Productivity Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them – TPW017
30 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity is a good thing, but there are potential pitfalls we should be aware of in our pursuit of productivity. In this episode we look at seven ...
Conquering Clutter, Step by Step – TPW016
23 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14 we started a conversation about decluttering. This week we look at it again, talking about a step-by-step process for decluttering and o...
Dealing With Discouragement – TPW015
16 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We'll pick up in a future episode on our mini-series on decluttering, but this week I thought I'd share a little of my heart on something I've been de...