Episode #28: Time Management the Diva Way

Welcome to the 25th Hour Podcast – where successful business owners talk about the magic of creating a 25th hour every day! We've all been there - your calendar is in great shape. Your to-do list is done. You are in the zone . . . All your balls in the air are being easily juggled. Then....something changes, and suddenly chaos reigns! This podcast will help you learn to up-level your time management strategies so you can get back in control of your day – and make an extra hour, your 25th hour, a reality - every day.

Today’s guest is Heidi Kerner. Heidi is a certified seminar leader, business consultant, and coach specializing in supporting women in taking their career to the next level learning the art of presentation skills, sales training, and networking techniques. Heidi is the founder of The Coffee Club Divas a women's professional networking organization. Through training, coaching, and consulting, she helps corporations, nonprofits, universities, hospitals as well as entrepreneurs develop and strengthen their leadership ability.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of accountability, how to get started on the tasks you’re avoiding, and Heidi shares her strategies for effectively navigating your day while remaining fully present. You won't want to miss this one!

Time Management Strategies for Success:  

Paper Planner -  “I'm old school, I like my Franklin Planner so I can physically write things down.”Planning the week on Sunday - “I look at the whole week and mark everything in my calendar - my projects, clients, appointments, break time - so that I can be on point.”Structured work hours - “I’m very structured. I treat my business like a job, so there's no room in my day for laundry or grocery shopping, I’m at my desk at 8am no matter what and I work until 4:30pm.”Breathing time between appointments - “I used to schedule things too close together and didn't give myself breathing time, so now I leave myself room for fires, or to take a break, and it’s taken so much stress out of my life.”15-minute timer - “When you’re struggling to start something, set a timer for 15 minutes. It’s amazing what you can accomplish just knowing there's a beginning and an end, and the feeling of satisfaction and making progress - one bite at a timeAccountability partners / coaches - “I’m big on coaching and accountability, whether it’s to work on my book, other projects, eating healthy, or spirituality, I always have one or two coaches going at a time. We can’t do it alone and it’s okay to ask for help.”

Here’s how Heidi likes to spend her 25th Hour:

Dancing - “I love dancing and getting my body moving, whether it’s swing dancing or just being silly - my 25th hour is about what I can do for self-care, including movement.”

Resources Referenced:

Coffee Club Divas: https://www.coffeeclubdivas.com FlyLady.net: http://flylady.net 

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If you’re ready to master the art of presentation skills, sales training, and networking and take your career to the next level, reach out to Heidi:

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