The Productive Woman

Professor, vocal coach, and author Jessica Doyle-Mekkes talks about finding your voice (and your power) by speaking up with confidence in your message.

Intentionally cultivating flexibility and resilience can boost our productivity as we better navigate change and bounce back from adversity.

Creative expression is an important component of a productive life. This installment of our Creative Living series features my conversation with lawyer, novelist, and writing coach Mary Adkins about creative self-care.

This week we’re talking about productivity slumps, what we can do to avoid them, and how to manage our minds to be our most productive when they inevitably happen.

This episode of our Productive Living series features my conversation with coach, nutritionist, and author Angela Shurina about a holistic approach to productivity for maximum positive impact on the world.

Following up on last week’s episode, this week we talk more about getting it all done, looking at some of the "best practices" recommended by experts.

This week we’re starting a 2-part series about getting it all done, with Part 1's focus on some of the things I personally do to accomplish what matters most to me.

Overcoming productivity obstacles is possible with the right steps. In this week's episode we discuss ways to overcome productivity roadblocks.

The back-to-school season (or any change in seasons) is a great time to re-evaluate our daily and weekly routines to make sure they're serving us.

Let's talk about productivity myths: "productivity" beliefs that can actually make us less productive.

Tomorrow isn't promised to us, so let's make the most of today.

This week we do a quick review of some good reasons to declutter your space, your calendar, and your mind.

This week features the next installment in our recurring “Productive Reading” series, this time talking about key takeaways from Indistractable, by Nir Eyal.

This week we're revisiting an episode from the TPW archives in which I talk about saying no without feeling guilty.

This week we’re reviewing some of the basics for making time for what matters most to you, essential to a meaningfully productive life.

How can we get stuff done when we're exhausted and a nap isn't an option?

How can we stay productive even when we’re surrounded by chaos?

This week we’re talking about organizing our digital life--why it matters and some suggestions on how to organize key areas of our digital life.

Technology can be a double-edged sword when it comes to our productivity. We're discussing how to manage distractions in a digital age.

As we enter into a new season of the year, let's talk about a few small changes we can make today to create a more productive tomorrow.

All the planning in the world won't help if we don't actually do the stuff we plan. In this episode we'll finish our mini-series about the GTD® method and talk about some of the tools we can use to implement the method and get stuff done.

This week we continue our mini-series about the GTD method and talk about a crucial step in any productivity system: reflect and review.

A lack of balance in our lives can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and burnout. Let's talk about healthy ways to juggle the multiple roles most of us fill in life.

This week we’re continuing our GTD short series by talking about the clarify and organize steps.

Sometimes we "bite off more than we can chew," so to speak. Setting appropriate boundaries in our personal and professional life can protect our productivity--and our mental health.

Last week we discussed David Allen's GTD™ system. Today we’re taking a deeper look at the first component of a functional productivity system: capturing all the things.

David Allen's GTD™ system includes important concepts and tools for a productive life. This week we're reviewing the fundamentals of Allen's system.

How can we get things done when we just don't feel like it?

This week we're talking about things we can do to maximize our productivity and effectiveness at work.

Important things can get overlooked in the daily hustle. As we approach the end of this year's first quarter, let's pause, think, and commit to spending just a little of our time, energy, and attention taking care of what matters.

What is time anxiety, how does it affect us, and how can we manage it?

Many of us feel like we need to be more productive. This week we're considering why we feel that way, and some ways we can boost our productivity.

Do you procrastinate? (Hint: We all do sometimes.) This week we're talking about why we do it, and about how to let go of regret and move forward.

Change can be hard, especially for those of us who thrive on routine. Let's talk about ways to adjust to change and minimize the stress when change disrupts our life.

Our ability to purposefully focus on what matters to us plays a key role in creating a more productive and meaningful life. Let's talk about how we can cultivate our ability to manage our attention and energy.

What is the meaning of (our individual) life? This week we consider the “meaning” part of a meaningfully productive life and why identifying that meaning can benefit us.

Let's talk about the value of planning for a productive life and tips for planning in a way that works best for you.

The beginning of a new year is a good time for a refresher on the goal-setting process--how to set goals that are meaningful and achievable.

This week's episode will be a quick check-in so I can share a couple of updates and ask a small favor!

This week we're looking at various areas to get organized in order to set ourselves up for a productive new year.

As we continue our countdown to a productive new year, this week we consider how love can help us manage our lives to maximize not only productivity, but also our own joy and peace.

As we countdown to a productive new year, may we manage our time in a way that promotes peace in our hearts, our lives, and our world.

This week we’re beginning a countdown to a productive new year, starting with a conversation about joy.

Whether because of generational differences or doctrinal disagreements, no woman should ignore--or worse, seek to silence--another. We need each other. Each of us is made stronger by listening to the others. This week on The Productive Woman podcast we’re talking about the value of relationships among women of different ages and generations.

I'm sharing a few of my favorite things--items that make my life more productive, more pleasant, or just more fun. Some could be great gift ideas--or pick one up for yourself!

With holiday gatherings coming up, this week we're talking about how to have productive conversations with people we disagree with.

In this installment of our recurring “Productive Reading” series, we're talking about key takeaways from Laura Vanderkam's newest book, Tranquility by Tuesday.

Keeping a clean & tidy space sets the stage for a peacefully productive life. Let's talk about how (and why) to make that happen.

Purpose for our productivity, and productivity with purpose, make for a meaningful life. This week we're talking about the purpose of our productivity, and how being productive can serve our purpose in the long term and in the more immediate term.

A peacefully productive life is possible. I'm sharing a few of my "rules" for creating just such a life.