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69. Top 10 Executive Function Skills You Need in the Real World (And How to Build Them If You Don't Have Them)
These are the 10 executive functions that can make or break your academic or professional career.
68. The Time Management Trap No One Talks About
Even if you’re good at putting things in your calendar and tracking time, there’s a pesky time management trap you’re likely still falling into.
67. Why Critical Thinking Matters for School & Work – with Professor Mark Massaro
Professor Mark Massaro and I explore what critical thinking really is, how students can develop it through reading and writing, and why it’s one of the most transferable skills for school and work.
66. How to Stop Wasting Time at Work and Between College Classes (Q&A)
Do you ever find yourself wasting time at work or between college classes, even though you want to be productive? This episode is for you.
65. The Sunday Reset: The Secret to a Less Stressful Week
Want to stop feeling overwhelmed before the week even starts? A Sunday Reset helps you plan ahead, reduce decision fatigue, and make Mondays less stressful.
64. How to Do Hard Things: 7 Strategies to Move You Forward
Learn 7 practical strategies to help you move forward when a task feels impossible. No vague “push through it” tips here — just real, actionable techniques that help you do hard things.
63. How to Have a Productive Day: My 3-Bucket System for Getting It Done & Staying Balanced
What’s the key to ending each day feeling productive and satisfied, without the hustle and burnout? Try my 3-Bucket productivity system.
62. Managing Email Inbox Chaos and Email Paralysis (Q&A)
I answer two listener questions about cleaning up the email inbox and feeling paralyzed when responding to emails.
61. How to Prepare for Meetings (So You Look Good to Your Boss)
Being unprepared is unprofessional. Learn 7 ways to prepare for meetings so you look good to your boss and do your job better.
60. How to Handle Workplace Conflict: Tips from an HR Expert - with Jessica Alvarez
Workplace conflict is just … part of the job. The strategy is to know how to handle these challenges when they arise. An international HR expert explains.
59. 7 ADHD Organization Tips for Students and Professionals
Got ADHD? Here are 7 ADHD organization tips for students and professionals — the tips are practical and based on executive function principles.
58. In-Person vs. Online Classes, and Jobs vs. Internships (Q&A)
I answer two questions submitted by listeners. A professional asks about choosing graduate programs, and a college student wonders if it’s time to get an internship.
57. 20 Tips for Balancing School and a Part-Time Job
Learn 20 actionable tips to manage school and a part-time job -- without losing your mind or letting your grades slip.
56. Choosing a College Major: What Every Student & Parent Should Know - with Lisa Marker Robbins
Learn insider tips from college career expert Lisa Marker Robbins about choosing the right college major and what high school students need to do now.
55. How to Use Body Doubling to Boost Focus (with or without ADHD)
Learn how to tap into the power of body doubling to boost focus and productivity. Excellent for ADHD!
54. The Secret Strategy Behind Every Single Accomplishment Ever
Behind every single accomplishment is one single secret ingredient. The cool part? You definitely have it.
53. Facing Time Management Reality and Setting Work Boundaries (Q&A)
Learn tips for completing tasks when time management isn’t the real issue, and learn how to set boundaries at work while reinforcing your commitment.
52. SOPs and Workflows: How to Create and Use Them to Improve Productivity
Learn how to create and use SOPs and workflows to simplify your daily work and school processes.
51. How to Rest and Still Get Things Done: A Holiday Survival Guide
Get your ultimate plan to stay energized and still get things done during a busy holiday season.
50. Why You’re Bad at Taking Tests (And What to Do About It)
So you think you’re a “bad” test-taker? I don’t buy it.