In Episode 155 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re getting into the not-so-sexy—but absolutely essential—topic of time management. If you’ve ever looked at your to-do list and thought, “LOL, yeah right,” this one’s for you. After an accidental month-long podcast break (yes, even time management queens fall off sometimes), we’re back with the behind-the-scenes of how to keep your business running like a well-oiled machine—even when life is chaos.
We’re walking through the exact system that keeps launches prepped, client results hot, and burnout far, far away. Think themed workdays, Thursday brain dumps, and Google Calendar realness. Because contrary to what your inner rebel might think, structure doesn’t kill your creativity—it sets it free. We’re done glorifying hustle culture and winging it until we crash. This episode is all about planning like a CEO so you can actually enjoy your weekends (imagine that).
So if you’re tired of playing calendar Jenga, dropping balls, or wondering how the heck other coaches “do it all,” grab your coffee, open that calendar, and let’s get your time (and life) back under control. Let’s make structure sexy again.
In this episode, we cover:
1) Why This Episode Took a Month to Record [0:00 – 4:35]
– How skipping the podcast was actually a result of great time management.
– The difference between prioritizing client service vs. “nice-to-haves” in business.
2) Time Management Isn’t a Personality Trait—It’s a Skill [4:36 – 9:48]
– Why structure matters (even for the type B, messy-desk girlies).
– How being consistent builds a reputation and keeps your business running smoothly.
3) Setting Work Days and Off Days (and Sticking to Them) [9:49 – 14:22]
– The exact work week schedule that’s helped me avoid burnout for 10 years.
– Why having true time off creates urgency, productivity, and mental freedom.
4) Thursday Brain Dumps & Weekly Planning Routine [14:23 – 20:05]
– How brain dumping and reverse engineering your goals prevents overwhelm.
– Plugging repeat and project-specific tasks into your calendar like a CEO.
5) Why Google Calendar > Paper Planners [20:06 – 26:30]
– The secret to tracking shifting deadlines without dropping the ball.
– Real-life examples of how to reschedule tasks without guilt or chaos.
6) When the Calendar Fails & What to Do About It [26:31 – 31:42]
– How to bounce back when things take longer than expected or get pushed.
– Identifying non-negotiables vs. “nice if they happen” tasks.
7) Tips for Actually Following Your Schedule [31:43 – 39:07]
– The “grow up with love” pep talk for when you don’t feel like it.
– Creating discipline by building systems that support how your brain works.
8) The Power of Low-Dopamine Mornings & Themed Workdays [39:08 – End]
– How your morning routine and screen time sabotage your productivity.
– Why batching similar tasks together by day helps you stay in flow and avoid burnout.
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