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This week we are tackling the second biggest time-waster at work, excessive meetings. Anyone who has worked in a corporate environment will not be surprised that cutting out unnecessary meetings will noticeably increase productivity. So in this episode, we are talking about how to move meetings into the productive zone by making them intentional. More importantly, we are talking about what YOU can do right now to reclaim your calendar and reduce those time-wasting meetings. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

Have you ever been in a situation where you reviewed a team member's work and it wasn't up to your standards? Did you address that with the team member, or did you just fix it yourself? If you become the kind of manager who does the team's work for them, then the consequences will only pile up. In today's episode, we are discussing how you can address team members who don't meet expectations in a way that serves your own well-being and that of the team. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

We each have our own management style that is inherent to us. If your management style matches the needs of the team, then it's a match made in heaven. However, there are 7 management styles that could cause severe issues within your team if used frequently. They can inhibit retention and create glass ceilings in your company. In today's episode, Tracey talks about each of these 7 styles and why they are problematic. Listen to find what management blind spots you might have and possibly improve life for your team. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

How often do you feel tired during the day? How often do you wake up feeling tired? If you are facing persistent tiredness, then this episode is for you. I often see patients who are juggling multiple things, trying to do the best for everybody except for themselves. If you find yourself running on energy drinks and coffee on a daily basis, then it's only a matter of time before your body requests a moment of calm. Listen to this podcast to get ahead of the constant fatigue. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

In honor of passing the 50th episode, we are talking about some important metrics that you need to know about your health once you reach the age of 50. The risk of health problems can often increase with age, but if you keep an eye on a few different measurable figures, then you will be able to rest assured that you are maintaining your peak health as you enter the next phase of your life. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

The Great Resignation, or "the big quit" isn't as exciting under the surface as people are making it out to be. That's why in this episode we are lifting the lid on this global phenomenon, uncovering what it truly is and what is causing it. We will also discuss 3 things you can do before finding your next job, so you can make sure you are making the right next step in your career. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

It's easy to fall back into the story that things would be so much better if we only sorted our life out. But what does it actually mean to have life sorted out? And why do we have to wait for that moment to feel joy and ease? In this episode, I am unpacking some insights that came from a conversation with a client on this subject. We set aside the idea of "sorting out life" and learn to reflect on life as the mirror it is. I talk about the nudge theory and how you can use it to create your best life without turning your life upside down. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

This episode is for anyone who has recently been promoted to a manager role. People get promoted into management roles for many reasons, and they end up having to learn through trial and error. In this episode, Tracy shares her own experience of becoming a manager at a young age, before she gained the life experience to truly be successful in the role. She gets vulnerable about her struggles and shares what might help someone else who finds themselves in a similar position. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

Many of my patients are corporate high achievers. They tell me it's important to have enough energy to stay focused, make decisions in the moment, be there for their team, and to put in the hours. Maintaining enough consistent energy throughout the day can be a challenge. Many rely on the instant boost from coffee, guarana, or energy drinks but find they're riding an energy roller coaster throughout the day and early evening. To create long-term sustainable reservoir of energy, you need to work with your body. The most effective strategy is to provide your mitochondria with an environment that encourages them to multiply and provides them with the building blocks to work optimally. In today's episode I'm sharing 3 easy to implement things you can do to support your mitochondrial health. And if it's a while since you read biology, thats ok. I'm going to start by sharing who exactly what our mitochondria are and why they're your energy powerhouses. Check out our show notes for more information. Lets keep this conversation going on instagram.

Low energy is a huge problem for so many people. I see many patients who are healthy but tired. Often it's the high performing corporate types who for some reason feel flat, their concentration is off, or their energy is bouncing around all over the place. One of the first things we look at is fluid intake and more importantly, the type of fluids they're drinking. Today I'm talking about energy drinks and why over the long-term they actually rob you of energy, rather than helping you to boost it. Interested in Finding Out More? Check out the show notes for more detailed information or connect with me on instagram. Like this episode? Please help other people to find us by leaving a review.

In today's episode, Tracy talks about focus blocks and how they can be your secret weapon when it comes to getting things done. There's more to focus blocks than putting them in your calendar. Join Tracy as she shows you how to prepare for your focus block. This is one step of her focus framework, which will supercharge your productivity breakthroughs and increase your ability to gain deep insights. For detailed show notes, visit our article about Increase Productivity with Focus Blocks Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

In today's episode, Tracy is going to summarize a conversation she had with a client a little while ago. If you've ever been in a job that was really, really hard, and you felt duty-bound to put your head down and push through, then this episode is for you. Knowing why mastering your new skill is the key to staying motivated when things get tough. It will also save you months, if not years, of wasted effort grinding through a job you don't really like because you thought that was what you were meant to do. For detailed show notes, visit our article about Knowing Why You're Pushing Through Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

It's hard to choose only three immune supporting herbs. We've got so many. But mindful of what we're facing today, Tracy looked back over her clinic notes, and has chosen the three herbs that have appeared most often in her prescriptions over the last three months when it comes to immunity. In today's episode, Join Tracy as she shares what's very special about how these three herbs are supporting your immune system. For detailed show notes, visit our article about 3 Herbs to Boost Immunity Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

In today's episode, Tracy talks about a technique that is used by athletes to speed up their post workout recovery. It is called contrast therapy and there's a lot of research in relation to its ability to reduce inflammation, to reduce DOMS or Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness, and to reduce pain and stiffness. Tracy is going to show you how you can do it at home and tell you a little bit about the science around why it works. For detailed show notes, visit our article about Reduce Inflammation with Contrast Therapy Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

This episode is a continuation of your conversation with Tracy from last week. Tracy was talking about dealing with stress and the impact that putting a brave face on things can have. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, that's okay. You'll still get a lot out of this one as well. But Tracy recommends going back and having a listen to the week before. One of the things Tracy talked about last week was consciously riding the roller coaster by leaning into a stressful event and prioritizing recovery after that event has passed. In today's episode, Tracy is going to be sharing her three favourite active recovery processes to help you do them. For detailed show notes, visit our article about Boost your Energy with these Recovery Tips. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Tracy used to feel proud of her ability to navigate her way seemingly effortlessly through stressful events. Tracy learned the hard way that there's a difference between riding a roller coaster of step ups and steps back and being out of touch with how she's feeling. Just because she appeared calm and had a smile fixed on her face. It didn't mean she was okay. If she wasn't showing what was really going on, how could her colleagues and friends help her? In today's episode, Tracy is lifting the lid on the mental, physical, and emotional cost of denying the heavy load you're really carrying. Tracy also shares two very powerful strategies for becoming even more resilient in the face of stress. For detailed show notes, visit our article about The Danger of Keeping it All In Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Did you know that by today, 80% of New Year's resolutions will have fallen by the way? That's a lot of missed hopes and dreams. In today's episode, Tracy is lifting the lid on why goal setting doesn't work for most people. Tracy will be sharing her two most powerful techniques for making sure that you're in the 20% of people who do deliver on their goals. For detailed show notes, visit our article about Why Goal Setting Doesn't Work Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

In today's episode, we have a very special guest. Mark Herschberg, author of "The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You." In his conversation today with Tracy, they're going to talk about the importance of these skills. We know they matter, and yet they're rarely taught in school or in corporate training, and Mark wrote this book to help you learn those skills. In this episode, Mark and Tracy talk about: Managing your manager The importance of learning beyond your role Improving your communication style The idea of being a lazy manager and what it means Influential leadership versus positional leadership The fine balance between leading and following Learn more about The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. For detailed show notes, visit our article about the Essential Career Building Tools Nobody Taught You Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Saint Valentine's Day has mixed emotions for many. It's a time of joy, of love, of giving and receiving. It can also be a day of sadness and grief. Tracy is proposing that we change it up and instead celebrate the love we have for ourselves. No one ever needs to miss out on a Valentine again! In today's episode, Tracy is sharing three simple acts of self-love that you can do today. For detailed show notes, visit our article about 3-self-love-practices Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Today, Tracy will be talking about being hungry. Tracy recently participated in an Aro Ha Retreat for seasonal renewal. The seasonal renewal combines a fast-mimicking diet with meditation, yoga, and mindfulness practices. It's all done within a supportive community led by a caring, knowledgeable team. In today's episode, Tracy is sharing her most personal discovery that came from this process. For detailed show notes, visit our article about How to tell Real Hunger from Mental Hunger Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Hello superhero! Welcome to the last episode of our three-part audio series on being powerful. In today's episode, Tracy and Louise are going deep into generational beliefs and how they can affect your permission to be powerful. Tracy and Louise will be talking about your identity and how acting from your future power identity can maximise results. For detailed show notes, visit our article about How To Be More Powerful: Being Powerful Is A Work In Progress Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

It's Part Two of Tracy and Louise's three-part audio series on being powerful. You know what being powerful is and what it isn't, and you've got the signs and symptoms of not being powerful. In today's episode, Tracy and Louise will be talking about connecting with your unique, authentic superpower. Not sure what your superpowers are? Today's episode will help you remember them. Here's to unleashing your inner superhero! For detailed show notes, visit our article about How To Be More Powerful: Listening Is A Superpower Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

What better way to get into the flow of 2022 than by remembering just how powerful you really are? To celebrate that, Tracy is releasing a three-part audio series on being powerful. Join Tracy and her dear friend and fellow high-performance coach, Louise Cartwright, as they delve deep into being powerful. Today, Tracy and Louise will be talking about what being powerful is and what it isn't. Tracy and Louise will be busting the myth that it's all about stepping into your power. Tracy and Louise are going to be showing you the signs and symptoms of not being in your power. For detailed show notes, visit our article about How to be More Powerful: Own Your Power In Silence Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Tracy recently started wearing an aura ring. As a result, Tracy has become fascinated by her heart rate variability, or HRV. In today's episode, Tracy will be sharing what exactly HRV is and what the science says around good and bad measures of HRV. Tracy will also be giving you a comprehensive list of what you can do to improve your HRV. For detailed show notes, visit our article about Measure Your Well-Being With HRV Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Today's episode is unapologetically woo. Tracy invites you to join her on a journey as we set ourselves up for a wonderful 2022. We'll be in a meditative state, so make sure you're not driving or operating machinery while you're listening to this episode. Give yourself the gift of a quiet, comfortable space where you won't be disturbed. For detailed show notes, visit our article about Setting You Up For A Fabulous 2022 Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

How will you remember 2021? Was it good, bad, both, or neither? In today's episode, Tracy will take us on a journey. During the journey, we'll review the year, notice the highs and lows, and begin the process of closing out 2021. This is a two-parter because next week we'll be using energetic NLP to set ourselves up for a wonderful 2022. For detailed show notes, visit our article about saying Goodbye to 2021 Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

2021 has been a tough year for so many. Tracy's deepest desire is that you find a way to conclude this year with love and connection, ease, and grace. In today's episode, Tracy shares three tips for navigating the holiday period with ease and grace. These tips have worked for Tracy. They've worked for Tracy's clients, and now let's get them working for you. For detailed show notes, visit our article about 3 Tips for Surviving the Holiday Period Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Have you ever wrestled with a decision that needs to be made, and you're just not sure which way to go? Or perhaps you chose not to do something when, in hindsight, it would have been a good thing to do? Want to make better decisions? In today's episode, Tracy will be sharing the roles our mind and our intuition play in effective decision-making and why using our mind for the wrong part of the decision can lead to poor decisions. Tracy is also going to share two exercises. The first exercise will help you recognize intuitive urges. The second exercise is a process that will help you make even better decisions. For detailed show notes, visit our article about The Power of Intuitive Decision Making Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Sometimes we need a little help with our focus, whether it's because we've got a lot on right now and we need a bit of help to keep those plates spinning, we're studying, or there's an important meeting coming up. In today's episode, Tracy is going to talk about three of her favorite herbs for focus. Why three herbs? Well, herbal medicine is about connecting you with that one herb that works best for you. The version of you that is based on your constitution, the season of your life, and what's going on for you right now. It's not about a plant for a symptom. These three herbs have a researched track record in the areas of focus and cognition both in terms of speed and recall. They're also three very different herbs. For detailed show notes, visit our article about Three Herbs For Focus. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

What's your Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal? Not sure? Did you put it down while you were dealing with more urgent matters? Putting your goal aside is a natural response to the challenges we've experienced over the last two years. We go into survival mode. We dampen our ambition, as we try our best to ride it out, to survive. Tracy has noticed her clients' focus has been on protecting what they have, and some have been fearful for the future. To be honest, Tracy has been too. But there comes a time on the Wheel of Fortune where we choose change. We take stock of the lessons learned. We celebrate our resistance and our ability to rise above it. Then we find we begin to ask, "What's next?" We give ourselves permission to hope, to dream, to want more. In today's episode, Tracy is all about giving ourselves permission to hope again. It's personal. Tracy is going to be sharing how she felt over the last two years, and it's honest. It's an invitation to you, an invitation to dream again. For detailed show notes, visit our article on Now Is The Time For Those Big Dreams! Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

47% of adults in the US have high blood pressure or hypertension, and most of them have lived with it for years before being diagnosed. Did you know that 54% of people who have had a stroke and 47% of people who have had a heart attack have high blood pressure? Often, the first time they hear their blood pressure is high is when they're faced with a significant event, because it's mostly symptomless, unless it gets extremely high. In today's episode, Tracy is going to be talking about hypertension and the simple adjustments you can make to your well-being that have a strong connection with your blood pressure. For detailed show notes, visit our article on How To Manage Hypertension Naturally Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Work life balance is a result of reductionist thinking. It suggests we have work, and we have life and that there should be some sort of equilibrium between the two. This suggests work is something to be endured and the rest of your life is to be enjoyed. If only we had more time for enjoyment. If this way of thinking were true. what happens at home wouldn't affect our work, and the stresses of work wouldn't affect our home life. Except we know that isn't true. In today's episode, Tracy is going to be talking about why this notion of striving for work life balance is flawed. Tracy is going to share a way of looking at your life holistically rather than reducing it to a disconnected set of parts. For detailed show notes, visit our article on How To Balance Work and Life Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Have you ever found yourself wanting something but rationalizing that the reason you don't have it is because you're not motivated? Have you ever been motivated to achieve something, and you've simply not stayed the course? Experts will tell you creating the outcomes you desire requires you to be motivated. But if that were true, you'd have all the things you truly desired. In this episode, Tracy is going to be lifting the lid on what it really takes to get what you want. Tracy is also going to show you exactly how to do it. And no, it's not down to motivation. For detailed show notes, visit our article on It's Not Motivation That Gets You To The Finish Line Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Starting your day at 5am does not make you more productive. For 85% of the adult population, that early start will kill your productivity. In today's episode, Tracy is going to share why the power of the 5am start is a myth. Want to know the best time to start your day. It's all about working with your body, not against it. For detailed show notes, visit our article on why starting your day at 5am makes you less effective Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Do you find yourself sitting down with the intention to complete a task? An hour goes by and you have nothing to show for it. Nothing other than you're now up to date with your social media feed, who's dating who in Hollywood and you've bought those cute pair of shoes. The way we consume information in this fast-paced society has taught you to do that. In today's episode, Tracy is going to show you a technique she uses to leverage those shorter attention spans, and why this one technique has tripled her productivity. For detailed show notes, visit our article on What Do Tomatoes Have To Do With Productivity. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Want to know why most accountants make terrible entrepreneurs? It's because we're rewarded for perfecting before acting. Want to grow your business or prove your passion project? You've got to play with taking imperfect action. In today's episode, Tracy is going to be lifting a lid on the how's and why's of the art of taking imperfect action. Tracy will also share her framework for helping you step out of the perfection loop. For detailed show notes, visit our article on Your Perfectionism Is Getting In The Way Of Living Your Best Life. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

Research shows that low confidence can ruin your career. But it's not just because you don't get noticed at work. It's because you get in your own way and you say: "No, thanks" to opportunities when you should be saying: "Yes!". Passing up those opportunities because you lack confidence stops you from developing new skills and it stops you from fine-tuning emerging skills, and ultimately, it caps your earning potential. In today's episode, Tracy will show you how you can be more confident at work both within yourself and to people who are looking in from the outside For detailed show notes, visit our article on How To Be Confident At Work. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

In today's episode, Tracy talks about The Quest. What it is, why you're most likely to come across a quest more than once in your life, what you can do, and how to avoid the sudden, downward flow when you've ignored the quest for too long. For detailed show notes, visit our article on the Quest Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

If you were asked, how courageous are you? What would your answer be? How courageous do you think you are? In today's episode, Tracy talks about what makes a courageous person and how we have the ability to build the skill of being couragous. Tracy also talks about the kinds of fears we experience in life and how you can choose to manage it. For detailed show notes, visit ProjectJoyful.com. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram and Facebook.

In today's episode Tracy talks about a herb she is prescribing alot at the moment, skullcap. Skullcap is a fabulous herb for supporting in times of stress, overwhlem and anxiety. In addition to talking about the properties of this herb and how best to take it, Tracy also shares a traditional medicine way of getting to know your herbs better called organoleptic tasting. Interested in deepening your understanding of herbal medicine. Check out Tracy's online course, The Secret Art of Creating Tasty Herbal Tea. Additional information on skullcap and how to use it can be found in the bonus episode notes. Please take a moment to connect with Tracy on instagram.

Are just not getting traction on your passion project and your not sure why? You've got a plan but you're often behind, and keep moving tasks week by week. You look back at the end of the month, and your project looks the same as it did last month. Months turned into quarters, quarters turn into years, years turn into five years, 10 years and on and on. Lack of progress comes down to three key things and it's not about being distracted or not having your act together. In today's episode, Tracy shares those three key reasons for your lack of progress and simple tactics you can implement today to get unstuck and moving forward. Additional resources are available in the show notes. Click here to view. Keep the conversation going by connecting with Tracy on facebook and instagram.

In today's episode Tracy shares a framework for being more persuasive while still being authentically you. Being persuasive is about caring, supporting and validating. Want to go deeper on this topic? Check out our companion show notes at Project Joyful. At Project Joyful, we believe the world needs more beacons of light, more hope, more peace, more joy, more fulfilment. What would the world be like if you could persuade somebody to support your dream? Lets connect You can connect with Tracy on facebook and on instagram.

It goes without saying that getting on with your colleagues is key to enjoying your time at work. But if you're not naturally on the same wavelength as your colleagues, what can you do? In this episode you're going to discover the one thing that every successful salesperson, every fast track manager, and every effective high performance coach has in common and how it makes for effortless communication. So not only will you get on better with your colleagues, but you're also more likely to reach a successful outcome when you're persuading them of something. Want to dive a bit deeper on getting on with your workmates? Check out our show notes at ProjectJoyful.com. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with me on Facebook or Instagram.

Blue Light late at night has been shown to disrupt your sleep. It's essentially a reset button for your circadian rhythm and computers, TVs and mobile phones emit more blue light than any other colour. Now, not all blue light is created equal. There's a good one! And it isn't quite as straight forward as two are bad and one is good. In today's episode, Tracy shares: the good and the bad on different types of blue light how blue light actually interrupts sleep do blue light blocking gadgets actually work and what's actually keeping you up at night Tracy rounds off with some simple things you can do today to get a better night's sleep. Interested in finding out more about blue light fatigue, check out our show notes by clicking here. Keep in touch with Tracy on facebook and instagram.

How do you purchase something that's a stretch amidst all those 'can I afford it calculations' and still maintain the mindset of abundance? It's all about the questions that you ask, the thoughts that you think, and how you feel about what you think. In today's episode Tracy shares how to reframe your questions to attract more of what you want. And if you're curious about how the law of attraction (as most people teach it) actually repels money, check out my mentor Jim Fortin's podcast on just that by clicking here. For detailed show notes, visit ProjectJoyful.com. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on Instagram or Facebook.

Do you pride yourself on being an over deliver? Or perhaps you're living on adrenaline. And if you've been living on adrenaline for a long time, you won't even recognise that you're burning through this essential hormone. We pride ourselves on our multitasking secret powers. Except neuroscience shows that we don't actually multitask. We switch from one task to another so quickly it seems we're doing them simultaneously. But this ability comes at a cost. Are you feeling tired, anxious or worried that you may get 'found out'? Are you using over delivering to keep you from doing other scary stuff? In today's episode Tracy shares what over delivering is costing you and how you can overcome the need to over deliver. Interested in a deeper dive into this topic, check out our companion resource by clicking here. Carry on the conversation with Tracy on Instagram

Understanding what matters most to you is the key to finding happiness at work. It doesn't mean your values need to exactly match your employers values. It's about how you can find ways to experience your values in your workplace. In today's episode, Tracy shares what you can do to increase your sense of joy and fulfillment in the workplace without changing your job. Want to dive in and discover your values and how to apply them at work? Check out Tracy's free training at ProjectJoyful.com. Want to carry on the conversation? Connect with Tracy on Instagram or Facebook.

In today's episode Tracy shares a problem solving framework based on the latest research. When we try and solve a problem, our natural instinct is to do more or add more things to solve it rather than doing less or removing redundant tasks or features. Visit How To Solve a Problem By Doing Less for a detailed breakdown of this framework. Lets keep in touch. Connect with Tracy on: Instagram Facebook

Discover the secrets high performers use to get a great night's sleep. Research shows less than 7 hours of deep restorative sleep the night before reduces your productivity. For some people, getting to sleep is challenging and comes with its own stress. For others, staying a sleep is the issue. There are things you can do to set yourself up for a great night's sleep. In this podcast, Tracy shares resources, tools and strategies for signalling to your mind and body that it's time to sleep. Here are some additional resources Make your own herbal bath bag How to design your evening routine Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with Tracy on: Instagram Facebook

Here's a winning strategy used by athletes and peak performers, schedule recoery blocks every single day. In this episode, Tracy shares what stress is and how it affects your body. Tracy describes the difference between short stressful moments and coping with long term stress. Recover from stress and build your energy using active recovery. What do you do to recover physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually? Tracy shares easy to implement ideas for each recovery area. Want to get to know Tracy? Connect on Instagram or on Facebook.