I recently created a blog post for Mamamadefood.com on the topic of productivity. See an extract below, which I hope may help anyone looking for a productivity boost.
Are you as productive as you can be, or do you find you waste time becoming distracted or jumping between tasks? Productivity can prove particularly challenging as many of us continue home working, and look for ways to transition to a work headspace simply by switching between rooms or into a desk space. Consider following these tips to power up your productivity, feel more focused and use your time better.
Here are 7 key things that you can do to improve your productivity:
1. Seek clarity around your role and responsibilities. Know the big-ticket items you need to focus on.
2. Ditch bad working habits and distractions: turn off notifications, work in batches, create templates.
3. Declutter your inbox and consider a social media clean up – unfollow any accounts that aren’t positive influences for you.
4. Delegate individual tasks which are swamping you, so you can focus on the important outcomes that align with the company vision.
5. Learn to effectively communicate expectations and set boundaries with others to allow for deep thinking time.
6. Save your energy: stop spending so much time in meetings, on phone calls and away from your key tasks. Save your processing power for high-productivity work.
7. Assess your health: are you getting enough Vitamin D? It’s important to get out and get some sunshine. Make time for exercise – it’s amazing the energy you can produce by tiring yourself out physically. Check your diet – stock up on healthy favourites such as leafy greens and good fats.
Looking for more help? My Productivity Masterclass may be what you need to increase your productivity skills. Full of helpful hacks and discussion around common professional problems. Gain time and clarity on “big ticket” items in your personal and professional life.
See more details of some of the workshops and programmes that I offer below:
I recently shared an image on my Stories of writing my Imposter Syndrome script – cut up in lots of pieces and hand-scribbled notes everywhere.
According to one of Barack Obama’s speechwriters, they used to cut up and move around sections of his script until the structure was right. I was following the same process and it was liberating.
If you’ve got an upcoming speech or presentation, here are a few quick tips:
1. Start with your script, not your slides. Get clear on what you want to say first.
2. Know your message. What is the one message you want the audience to know/be left with. Get clear on this message as you are writing this script. Going for a walk helps too.
3. Spend the least amount of time on slides possible, rehearse instead.
4. Record yourself and watch it back. Yes it’s uncomfortable and at times painful, but you will learn A LOT.
Do you have other tips to add? What do you do to prepare for presentations?
#PresentingSkills #PresentationSkills #PresentationTips #PresentationSkillsTraining #KeepLearningKeepGrowing #newskillseveryday #growingthroughlife #failingislearning #youarecapable #CareerPlanning #CorporateWomen #9ToThrive #BusinessCoachForWomen #LeadershipTips #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSuccess #ConfidenceAtWork
I recently shared an image on my Stories of writing my Imposter Syndrome script – cut up in lots of pieces and hand-scribbled notes everywhere.
According to one of Barack Obama’s speechwriters, they used to cut up and move around sections of his script until the structure was right. I was following the same process and it was liberating.
If you’ve got an upcoming speech or presentation, here are a few quick tips:
1. Start with your script, not your slides. Get clear on what you want to say first.
2. Know your message. What is the one message you want the audience to know/be left with. Get clear on this message as you are writing this script. Going for a walk helps too.
3. Spend the least amount of time on slides possible, rehearse instead.
4. Record yourself and watch it back. Yes it’s uncomfortable and at times painful, but you will learn A LOT.
Do you have other tips to add? What do you do to prepare for presentations?
#PresentingSkills #PresentationSkills #PresentationTips #PresentationSkillsTraining #KeepLearningKeepGrowing #newskillseveryday #growingthroughlife #failingislearning #youarecapable #CareerPlanning #CorporateWomen #9ToThrive #BusinessCoachForWomen #LeadershipTips #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSuccess #ConfidenceAtWork
The only productivity trick that’s needed to stop you working evenings.
Get rid of the biggest distraction.
Do you do this?
Will you give it a go today?
Olivia
#ProductivityTips #ProductivityCoach #ProductivityTools #ProductivityHack #JFDI #JustGetItDone #OneThingAtATime #WorkSmarter #MakeItHappenToday #CreateALifeyouLove #LifeOfAWorkingMum #MumInBusiness #WorkingMumLife #CorporateWomen #WomenInLeadership #hrmanager #seniormanager #leaderscreateleaders #leadersoftomorrow #UKBusinessWomen #CareerGuidance #careerplanning
The only productivity trick that’s needed to stop you working evenings.
Get rid of the biggest distraction.
Do you do this?
Will you give it a go today?
Olivia
#ProductivityTips #ProductivityCoach #ProductivityTools #ProductivityHack #JFDI #JustGetItDone #OneThingAtATime #WorkSmarter #MakeItHappenToday #CreateALifeyouLove #LifeOfAWorkingMum #MumInBusiness #WorkingMumLife #CorporateWomen #WomenInLeadership #hrmanager #seniormanager #leaderscreateleaders #leadersoftomorrow #UKBusinessWomen #CareerGuidance #careerplanning
Is your biggest competitor your imposter?
Is she the one stopping you from getting where you need to be?
I`ve been doing a lot of work focusing in on helping clients dial down their imposter to find freedom and confidence.
And I`ve pulled together lots of the tips in a free download to help you overcome her.
Head to my bio and tap how strong is your imposter.
Olivia
#impostersyndrome #impostersyndromeisreal #comparisonfree #innercriticbegone #ComparisonFree #UKBusinessWomen #WomenInLeadership #WomeninLeadershipRoles #CorporateWomen #9ToThrive #BusinessCoachForWomen #WorkWomen #femaleceo
#WorkingMummas #MumsWhoHustle #MumsThatWork
Is your biggest competitor your imposter?
Is she the one stopping you from getting where you need to be?
I`ve been doing a lot of work focusing in on helping clients dial down their imposter to find freedom and confidence.
And I`ve pulled together lots of the tips in a free download to help you overcome her.
Head to my bio and tap how strong is your imposter.
Olivia
#impostersyndrome #impostersyndromeisreal #comparisonfree #innercriticbegone #ComparisonFree #UKBusinessWomen #WomenInLeadership #WomeninLeadershipRoles #CorporateWomen #9ToThrive #BusinessCoachForWomen #WorkWomen #femaleceo
#WorkingMummas #MumsWhoHustle #MumsThatWork
Do you struggle with imposter? If so you are not alone. And it is definitely more common than you think. 75% of women struggle.
Imposter feelings may make us doubt or question ourselves or you can have full-blown Imposter Syndrome where most days you wonder when you`ll be found out and asked to leave your job as luck only got you there, Time is spent wondering if you’re good enough.
I created the Imposter Syndrome quiz, to help you to understand how strong your Imposter is, along with some tips and tricks to help you and my story.
Get your quiz via the link in my bio.
Olivia
#impostersyndrome #impostersyndromeisreal #comparisonfree #innercriticbegone #ComparisonFree #FemaleFoundersCollective #WomenInLeadership #WomenInLeadershipRoles #CorporateWomen #9ToThrive #BusinessCoachForWomen #LeadershipTips #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSuccess #ConfidenceAtWork #ValueYourselfFirst
Do you struggle with imposter? If so you are not alone. And it is definitely more common than you think. 75% of women struggle.
Imposter feelings may make us doubt or question ourselves or you can have full-blown Imposter Syndrome where most days you wonder when you`ll be found out and asked to leave your job as luck only got you there, Time is spent wondering if you’re good enough.
I created the Imposter Syndrome quiz, to help you to understand how strong your Imposter is, along with some tips and tricks to help you and my story.
Get your quiz via the link in my bio.
Olivia
#impostersyndrome #impostersyndromeisreal #comparisonfree #innercriticbegone #ComparisonFree #FemaleFoundersCollective #WomenInLeadership #WomenInLeadershipRoles #CorporateWomen #9ToThrive #BusinessCoachForWomen #LeadershipTips #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSuccess #ConfidenceAtWork #ValueYourselfFirst
You see something, your imposter is triggered and along comes a big and almost traumatic dose of comparisonitis. Ugh.
Save these tips for when you next feel triggered comparing yourself to another.
No comparison. You are already perfect.
Olivia
#BeBraveBeYou #ConfidenceIsContagious #ShowUpStandOut #ConfidenceCreator #ConfidenceInsideOut #ConfidenceBuilding #BuildYourConfidence #WisdomWithin #impostersyndrome #impostersyndromeisreal#comparisonfree #innercriticbegone #ComparisonFree #comparisonitis #comparison #comparisonisthethiefofjoy #nocomparison #selfesteembuilding #StopComparingYourself #BeGentleWithYourself #CorporateWomen #BusinessCoachForWomen #LeadershipTips #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSuccess #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInBusinessUK
You see something, your imposter is triggered and along comes a big and almost traumatic dose of comparisonitis. Ugh.
Save these tips for when you next feel triggered comparing yourself to another.
No comparison. You are already perfect.
Olivia
#BeBraveBeYou #ConfidenceIsContagious #ShowUpStandOut #ConfidenceCreator #ConfidenceInsideOut #ConfidenceBuilding #BuildYourConfidence #WisdomWithin #impostersyndrome #impostersyndromeisreal#comparisonfree #innercriticbegone #ComparisonFree #comparisonitis #comparison #comparisonisthethiefofjoy #nocomparison #selfesteembuilding #StopComparingYourself #BeGentleWithYourself #CorporateWomen #BusinessCoachForWomen #LeadershipTips #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSuccess #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInBusinessUK
Are you making these mistakes too when negotiating flexibility?
1. Not doing the right preparation ahead of your meeting. As I recently shared in an interview with The Telegraph`s Body & Soul magazine (link in bio), you`re not asking for a holiday.
Here`s the excerpt: “Remember that negotiating flexibility is effectively negotiating the terms of your contract — it’s not asking for a holiday — and so it does require some pre-conversation preparation,”
2. Doing your preparation for your conversation the night before. You may need to prepare a business case so allow for adequate time.
3. Not knowing if anyone else in your company or department does flexible working. Do you have proof? Industry sources help too.
4. Explaining how it benefits you, and not being able to articulate how it will benefit your company. Remember you`re going for a win:win here where both parties benefit.
5. Not articulating what flexible work you`d like to do clearly. So often I`ll meet with clients and their request has become complex and confusing. Keep it simple!
If you`ve negotiated flexibility, what would you add? Share your tips below ⬇️
Olivia x
Ps If you want help negotiating your flexible work, contact me about my template letter you can use and a one-off coaching session to help you prepare with confidence. It`ll save you so much time! Send me a DM for more.
#compressedworkweek #compressedworkschedule #condensedhours #flexibleworking #flexiblework #flexappeal #LifeOfAWorkingMum #MumInBusiness #WorkingMumLife #UKMums #MumsBossUK #HerBusiness #MotherhoodGoals #UKMumSquad #MoreThanAMum #CareerCoaching #CareerPath #GoAfterYourDreams #GroupCoaching #GetUnstuck #CareerGuidance #CareerPlanning
Are you making these mistakes too when negotiating flexibility?
1. Not doing the right preparation ahead of your meeting. As I recently shared in an interview with The Telegraph`s Body & Soul magazine (link in bio), you`re not asking for a holiday.
Here`s the excerpt: “Remember that negotiating flexibility is effectively negotiating the terms of your contract — it’s not asking for a holiday — and so it does require some pre-conversation preparation,”
2. Doing your preparation for your conversation the night before. You may need to prepare a business case so allow for adequate time.
3. Not knowing if anyone else in your company or department does flexible working. Do you have proof? Industry sources help too.
4. Explaining how it benefits you, and not being able to articulate how it will benefit your company. Remember you`re going for a win:win here where both parties benefit.
5. Not articulating what flexible work you`d like to do clearly. So often I`ll meet with clients and their request has become complex and confusing. Keep it simple!
If you`ve negotiated flexibility, what would you add? Share your tips below ⬇️
Olivia x
Ps If you want help negotiating your flexible work, contact me about my template letter you can use and a one-off coaching session to help you prepare with confidence. It`ll save you so much time! Send me a DM for more.
#compressedworkweek #compressedworkschedule #condensedhours #flexibleworking #flexiblework #flexappeal #LifeOfAWorkingMum #MumInBusiness #WorkingMumLife #UKMums #MumsBossUK #HerBusiness #MotherhoodGoals #UKMumSquad #MoreThanAMum #CareerCoaching #CareerPath #GoAfterYourDreams #GroupCoaching #GetUnstuck #CareerGuidance #CareerPlanning
A client winning personally and professionally. That`s exactly why The Women`s Vault exists. To help you beat your workplace barriers, build confidence and find balance.
Thanks Kerri for your words. I`m thrilled that you find yourself in a positive space.
Olivia
#CareerCoaching #CareerPath #GoAfterYourDreams #SettingIntentions #CareerJourney #BeBetterThanYesterday #GroupCoaching #GetUnstuck #CareerGuidance #CareerPlanning #FemaleFoundersCollective #WomenInLeadership #WomenInLeadershipRoles #CorporateWomen #9ToThrive #BusinessCoachForWomen #LeadershipTips #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSuccess #ConfidenceAtWork #ValueYourselfFirst
A client winning personally and professionally. That`s exactly why The Women`s Vault exists. To help you beat your workplace barriers, build confidence and find balance.
Thanks Kerri for your words. I`m thrilled that you find yourself in a positive space.
Olivia
#CareerCoaching #CareerPath #GoAfterYourDreams #SettingIntentions #CareerJourney #BeBetterThanYesterday #GroupCoaching #GetUnstuck #CareerGuidance #CareerPlanning #FemaleFoundersCollective #WomenInLeadership #WomenInLeadershipRoles #CorporateWomen #9ToThrive #BusinessCoachForWomen #LeadershipTips #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSuccess #ConfidenceAtWork #ValueYourselfFirst
Life as a working mother is so intense. The juggle… it couldn`t be more real. But do you know, the gift to create the balance you need comes from within.
And it happens when you create boundaries.
At work and at home. Boundaries. To put yourself first. So that you can be the best version of yourself both at work and at home. Because a tired Mum reaching the edge of burnout is actually no good to anyone.
Put yourself first.
If you need more help on managing the juggle, the Working Mum`s toolkit could be just what is needed. I created it. To help you. It now contains over 30 tools & resources to help you balance family, work and you. With confidence tips, boundary setting, imposter fighting, burnout prevention, weekly schedule setting, wind down routines, mum guilt and much more.
It`s only £37.
Find out more via the link in my bio.
Olivia
#WomenSupportingOtherWomen #lifeofaworkingmum #mumguilt #mumguiltisreal #workingmumlife #workingmumsrock #workingmumslife #MotherToMother #MumToMum #MumsThatBoss #workfromhomemum #workfromhomeuk #bossladiesmindset #Workfromwherever #homeofficegoals #WorkLifeJuggle #WorkingMummas #MumsWhoHustle #MumsThatWork #JuggleStruggle #CantPourFromAnEmptyCup #LifeAsAMum #MotherhoodCaptured #MamaCoach #MentalLoadOfMotherhood #WorkingMummas
Life as a working mother is so intense. The juggle… it couldn`t be more real. But do you know, the gift to create the balance you need comes from within.
And it happens when you create boundaries.
At work and at home. Boundaries. To put yourself first. So that you can be the best version of yourself both at work and at home. Because a tired Mum reaching the edge of burnout is actually no good to anyone.
Put yourself first.
If you need more help on managing the juggle, the Working Mum`s toolkit could be just what is needed. I created it. To help you. It now contains over 30 tools & resources to help you balance family, work and you. With confidence tips, boundary setting, imposter fighting, burnout prevention, weekly schedule setting, wind down routines, mum guilt and much more.
It`s only £37.
Find out more via the link in my bio.
Olivia
#WomenSupportingOtherWomen #lifeofaworkingmum #mumguilt #mumguiltisreal #workingmumlife #workingmumsrock #workingmumslife #MotherToMother #MumToMum #MumsThatBoss #workfromhomemum #workfromhomeuk #bossladiesmindset #Workfromwherever #homeofficegoals #WorkLifeJuggle #WorkingMummas #MumsWhoHustle #MumsThatWork #JuggleStruggle #CantPourFromAnEmptyCup #LifeAsAMum #MotherhoodCaptured #MamaCoach #MentalLoadOfMotherhood #WorkingMummas
