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33. Resume Tips for Students: How to Build a Resume That Sets You Apart
A student resume is necessary for applying to college, internships and jobs — as well as a few other scenarios. Learn what your student resume needs to stand out from the pack.
32. Pre-Vacation Prep: 3 Strategies to Return to Work Stress-Free
There’s nothing worse than taking time away from the office, only to return to work more stressed out. Follow these 3 pre-vacation prep strategies to ensure a smooth transition back to work after time away.
31. How to Take Notes at Meetings (So You Work Smarter)
Have you ever sat at a meeting and watched everyone take notes while you stared at your blank page? After you learn how to take notes at meetings in today’s episode, you’ll know exactly what to write down and what to leave out.
30. July Q&A: Tips for Your First Job and Saying No to Clients
In this monthly Q&A episode, I answer a listener’s question about staying in a job he doesn’t like, and another listener's question about how to tactfully say no to non-ideal clients.
29. How to Take Useful Notes from Books
Learn the secrets for taking notes from books that are actually useful to you. After all, if your notes aren’t useful, they’re pointless.
28. 6 Tips for Organizing Papers
As much as the world has gone digital, physical papers somehow still seem to clutter our spaces. Here are 6 tips for organizing papers so you feel less chaotic and know where everything is.
27. How to Get Things Done With a Power Hour
I'll walk you through the 5 steps to create and execute a Power Hour to get things done, and by the end of the episode, you'll know how to integrate this powerful technique into your box of time management tools.
26. June Q&A: Maintaining Work Motivation and Double Majoring in College
I answer two listener questions: A professional asks how to maintain work motivation during slow periods, and a student asks about double majoring in college.
25. 5 Time Management Mistakes You’re Making (and What to Do Instead)
Most students and working professionals make these 5 common time management mistakes. Learn how to avoid these mistakes and what practical strategies to use instead.
24. How to Focus Better: Tips for School, Work and ADHD
Learn practical tips for how to focus better in school and work, as well as how to improve your focus if you have ADHD.
23. 10 Productive Things to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Being Productive
In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I give you 10 ideas of productive things to do when you don’t feel like being productive — but also don’t feel like being totally useless.
22. May Q&A: Tips for Student Internships and Working with ADHD
I answer listener questions about getting and succeeding in student internships (lots of tips here!) and managing work overload and disorganization with ADHD.
21. How to Plan Your Ideal Week (Weekly Planning Tips)
Knowing how to plan your ideal week is a critical professional and academic skill. Learn how to plan out your week so you’re productive, consistent, and not panicked.
20. What Is Active Recall and How to Use It to Study
Looking to elevate your study game? Learn about the powerful potential of active recall study strategies. If you haven’t heard, active recall is THE method for studying and learning, and I teach you 5 active recall study methods that work.
19. What to Do When Your Job is Too Hard
If your job is stressing you out and you don’t know what to do about it, this episode is for you. I teach you what to do when your job is too hard — and the strategies are realistic and impactful.
18. How to Use the Batching Strategy to Work Smarter
The batching strategy is a practical productivity method that can make a big difference in your daily operations. Learn how to use the batching strategy to work smarter and reduce cognitive overload.
17. April Q&A: Tips for Project Management and Planning Study Sessions
In this Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast, I share professional tips for project management, and college student tips for planning study sessions around college courses.
16. How to Set Up Your Ideal Work or Study Space: 10 Tips
These 10 work and study space design tips can help you optimize your environment to increase your focus, motivation and productivity.
15. Email Management Tips: 3 Best Practices for Handling Your Inbox
These 3 email management tips will get your email inbox in top shape. These are the best practices for increasing inbox clarity and function.
14. How to Use the Pomodoro Technique for School and Work
Learn how to use the Pomodoro technique to increase productivity and motivation in school and work. If you haven’t tried the Pomodoro Technique yet, get your timers out because that changes now.