You've Got This | Tips & Strategies for Meaningful Productivity and Alignment in Work and Life

YGT 107: Five Food Hacks to Save Mental Energy

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I mention: Lara Bars Bob's Red Mill oatmeal cups Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by...

MYW 18: Between-a-sode on Start With Why

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this special between-a-sode, Sara and Katie talk about Simon Sinek's book Start With Why.

Q&A #99: Tracking Progress on Large Projects

25 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @Katie__Linder or by emailing me. L...

TWR 71: Organizing Writing a Book

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @Katie__Linder or by emailing me. T...

YGT 106: Make Your Way

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @Katie__Linder or by emailing me. I...

Q&A #98: Imposter Syndrome and the Cycle of Self-distrust

18 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Life Work Q&A is part of the Radical Self-trust podcast channel, a collection of content dedicated to helping you seek self-knowledge, nurture you...

TWR 70: Documenting Your Writing on a CV

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @Katie__Linder or by emailing me. T...

YGT 105: Review of Designing a Motivational Syllabus

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Twitter @Katie__Linder or by emailing me. I...

Q&A #97: Creating Vision Statements

11 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I answer a listener question about creating vision statements.

TWR 69: Reasons to Pull out of a Book Project

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about the guiding questions I used to decider whether to pull out of my recent book project.

YGT 104: Settling vs. Settling In

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the difference between settling and settling in.

Q&A #96: What is Radical Self-Trust?

04 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share my framework for a concept I'm calling radical self-trust. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future epis...

TWR 68: The Benefits of Creative Breaks

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss some of the benefits and outcomes of my latest creative break.

YGT 103: What I Did on My Summer Vacation

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about how I spent my time during my break from content creation in July 2018.

TWR 67: A Restful July

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about some of my plans for taking a break from creative work this month.

YGT 102: A Restful July

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about some of my plans for taking a break from creative work this month. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas fo...

Q&A #95: Planning a Reading Retreat

30 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about how to plan a reading retreat. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for futu...

TWR 66: Writing Groups

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about my past (and current) experiences with writing groups.

YGT 101: Playful Experimentation

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I offer some examples of how I playfully experiment to keep up my creative energy. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas...

Q&A #94: Six Questions for Getting Started with Social Media

16 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I share six guiding questions for getting started with social media. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for f...

TWR 65: Five Writers I Follow for Inspiration

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about five writers who consistently inspire me in different ways.

YGT 100: Reflecting on My Journey Over 100 Episodes

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I reflect on my personal and professional growth since starting YGT in July 2016. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas ...

Q&A #93: What are You Willing to Get Up Early For?

09 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I explain some of my motivations for early mornings. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes a...

TWR 64: Testing Out Ideas

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about how I’m testing out ideas that might result in a future book.

YGT 99: Morning Routines

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about some of the different elements that go into building a personalized morning routine. Please offer your feedback about th...

Q&A #92: Effective Delegation

02 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this Q&A episode, I answer a question from a listen about how to get better at delegation. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas f...

TWR 63: Choosing My Next Book

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the process of choosing the topic of my next book.

YGT 98: Eating an Elephant

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss strategies for successfully completing a large task in a small amount of time. Please offer your feedback about the show or...

Q&A #91: Suggestions for Writing a First Journal Article

26 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about writing a first journal article. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for fu...

TWR 62: Writing Milestones

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about some of the key milestones in my writing life.

YGT 97: Career Possibilities

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I offer a few reflective questions to think about your strengths through envisioning different career paths. Please offer your feedba...

Q&A #90: How Did the Webinar Series Go?

19 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about how the webinar series went and announce the topics for next year. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas f...

TWR 61: Shaking Things Up

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about how I’m thinking about shaking up my writing by exploring other genres.

YGT 96: Summer Goals

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about some of my goals for the upcoming summer season. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes...

Q&A #89: How Do You Design a Webinar?

12 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I share about some of the choices I make when designing a webinar. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for fut...

TWR 60: An Editing Season

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about some of the differences between writing and editing work.

YGT 95: Good Activities for Thinking

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share some of my criteria for finding activities that help me think and strategize. Please offer your feedback about the show or id...

Q&A #88: Taking Mini-Vacations

05 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I answer the question about what to do when you need a vacation, but can't take one. Please offer your feedback about the show or ide...

MYW 17: Experimentation

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sara and Katie talk about how they experiment with different parts of their businesses.

MYW 16: How to Learn New Things

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Katie and Sara discuss what they need to learn, knowing they need to learn it, and how they go about filling our knowledge gaps.

TWR 59: Accidental Writing

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about how I accidentally wrote over 33,000 works in the last four weeks.

YGT 94: SoTL by Design

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about my latest project called SoTL by Design. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and top...

Q&A #87: Documenting Process and Progress

28 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about how best to document progress on a large project. Please offer your feedback about the sho...

MYW 15: How and When to Outsource Work

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Katie and Sara discuss knowing when to outsource, and how they’ve gone about getting help with their various work projects when the...

MYW 14: Creating a Productive Workspace

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sara and Katie discuss what their work environments look like, and some of the features of their work spaces.

TWR 58: Writing from Home

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share some of the strategies I use for effective writing from home sessions.

YGT 93: Spring Favorites

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about some of the things I'm looking forward to in the spring season. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for f...

Q&A #86: Building a New Website (with a Special Guest)

21 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I (and a special guest) respond to a listener question about setting up a new website. Please offer your feedback about the show or i...

MYW 13: CRMs & Staying Connected with Clients

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sara and Katie talk about how they stay connected and build relationships with their clients and customers.

MYW 12: Creating Business Systems

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Katie and Sara talk about systems they have deployed in their businesses to help them do all the things.

TWR 57: Summer Writing Plans

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about my summer writing plans and also some information about my new virtual summer writing groups program.

YGT 92: Summer Writing Plans

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about my summer writing plans and also some information about my new virtual summer writing groups program. Please offer your...

Q&A #85: Remembering All the Things

14 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about how I remember things that I intentionally put off to complete later. Please offer your fe...

MYW 11: Content and Creativity

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sara and Katie talk about their different approaches to generating content for their businesses.

MYW 10: Money, Money, Money! Setting your prices

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Katie and Sara talk about how they set their prices for services and products.

TWR 56: Co-editing with Colleagues

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about two projects where I’m co-editing with colleagues.

YGT 91: Writing Recommendation Letters

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I offer tips and strategies for writing recommendation letters. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episode...

Q&A #84: What Do You Look Forward to Celebrating?

07 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I answer a question that has me looking 3-6 months into the future. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future epi...

TWR 55: When I’m Not Writing a Book

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about what I do when I’m not actively writing a book.

YGT 90: Competing Creative Projects

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share some strategies for managing you creative energy when you have multiple creating projects. Please offer your feedback about t...

Q&A #83: First Quarter 2018 Goals Check-in

31 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share my progress on all my 2018 goals now that the first quarter of the year is over. Please offer your feedback about the show or...

TWR 54: Dedication to the Details

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about carving out time to work on the smaller details of writing projects.

YGT 89: Harnessing New Ideas

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about some strategies for harnessing new ideas. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and top...

Q&A #82: Finding Good Books to Read

24 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I share some strategies for finding good books to read. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episode...

TWR 53: The Magic of Proofs

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the magical stage of getting book proofs.

YGT 88: Book Review of A Guide for Leaders in Higher Education

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I offer a review of A Guide for Leaders in Higher Education. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes a...

Q&A #81: Designing Focused Lectures

17 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about creating more focused lectures. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for fut...

TWR 52: Creating a Book Index

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the process of creating a book index.

YGT 87: Restarting a Habit

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share some of the strategies I'm using to start running again after falling off the wagon. Please offer your feedback about the sho...

Q&A #80: Dealing with Frustration

10 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about a frustrating situation and how I responded. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and...

TWR 51: Juggling Multiple Writing Projects

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about my strategies for juggling multiple writing projects.

YGT 86: Starting New Projects

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share my process for deciding whether to take on a new project. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episo...

Q&A #79: Attracting Paid Speaking Gigs

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about attracting paid speaking engagements. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas f...

TWR 50: Struggletown

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about what I do when I don’t feel like writing.

YGT 85: Developing a Body of Work

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the idea of developing a body of work. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics...

MYW 9: Between-a-sode on How to Be Everything

25 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this special between-a-sode, Sara and Katie talk about Emilie Wapnick’s book How to Be Everything.

Q&A #78: Why I Quit Facebook

24 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share some of the reasons behind why I've quit Facebook. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and...

TWR 49: 5 Favorite Books on Writing

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share five of my favorite books on writing that I repeatedly return to.

YGT 84: Digging Out

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share how I'm digging out of my backlog while recovering from the flu. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for futur...

Q&A #77: Email Organization Strategies

17 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a question from a listener about my email organization strategies. Please offer your feedback about the show or idea...

TWR 48: I Scooped Myself!

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I offer an update on my current book project and share a story about how I scooped myself.

YGT 83: Your Future Self

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share about a coaching exercise focused on your future self. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes ...

Q&A #76: Engaging Chapter Co-Authors for a Solo-authored Book

10 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I answer a question from a listener about when to bring on chapter co-authors for a solo-authored book. Please offer your feedback ab...

TWR 47: Redlines

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss my process for approaching redline edits for book manuscripts.

YGT 82: Using a Scrum Board

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share how I'm using a scrum board to focus my productivity. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes ...

Q&A #75: What is Coaching?

03 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A I share some information about coaching and what coaches do. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes an...

TWR 46: Early Thoughts on a Book Marketing Plan

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share some of my early ideas for marketing my upcoming book release.

YGT 81: Travel Packing

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share some of the thought that goes into packing for business travel. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future...

Q&A #74: Can You Write a Thesis Like a Book?

27 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about whether you can structure a thesis like a book from the start. Please offer your feedback ...

TWR 45: Building Book Websites

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about some of my plans for building two new book websites.

YGT 80: The 1000 Day Project

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about a 1000 day project I dreamed up in September 2016. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episod...

Q&A #73: Citation Practices

20 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about citation practices. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes...

TWR 44: Choosing Book Covers

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share about the process of choosing book covers for the books coming out in 2018.

YGT 79: Review of Teach Yourself How to Learn

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I offer a review of Saundra McGuire's book Teach Yourself How to Learn. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future...

Q&A #72: Nine Questions to Help You Tackle Fear and Procrastination

13 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I respond to a listener challenge about how to "get on with it" and get over the fear of being wrong. Please offer ...

TWR 43: 2018 Writing & Publication Goals

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share my writing and publication goals for the coming year.

YGT 78: My Holiday Book Haul

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share twelve new books I've added to my shelves over the holidays. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future ep...

Q&A #71: Making Sense of Reading

06 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question about making sense of reading. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future epi...

TWR 42: Winter Break Writing Debrief

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I debrief what I was able to write over the winter break.

YGT 77: My 2018 Goals

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share my 2018 goals and vision statements. Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by con...