The Intentional Advantage
481 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 508 ratingsThe Intentional Advantage is the podcast for high-achieving women who are ready to step into intentional leadership at work and in their personal life. If you are a woman who has spent your life chasing busy, overwhelmed by everything you need to do.… if you know you’ve accomplished a lot but still secretly feel unqualified…if you have felt defined by overachieving, over perfecting and are just plain over it, this is the podcast for you.
In each episode, Purposeful Productivity expert Tanya Dalton shares actionable strategies and tactics to help you reclaim your time, reignite your purpose, and restore harmony in your life. Tanya is an international best-selling author, speaker and 7-figure entrepreneur who can help you overcome your limiting beliefs, reduce your anxiety and boost your self-confidence. After all, you were made for an extraordinary life.
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Are You the Raccoon or the Architect?
April 16, 2024 04:03 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MBThink equal division of chores guarantees happiness in marriage? Think again. The truth is: it’s not the fighting about chores that’s the problem - it’s the lack of communication. In today’s episode we uncover the myth of 50-50 and explore the real ingredients to a successful marriage. John and I are pulling back the curtain on our own 25+ year relationship as we share our own strategies, including understanding each other's priorities and embracing diverse work styles leading to deeper, mor...
The Power of Strengths (and Weaknesses)
April 02, 2024 04:01 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWhat if embracing your weaknesses actually amplifies your strengths? In today’s episode we reveal the transformative power of embracing your true strengths—even those you might consider weaknesses. We dive into the shadow side of strengths as well the surprising positive impact of knowing your weaknesses. We discuss how this awareness can improve communication, strengthen relationships, and even assist in overcoming perfectionism, ultimately leading to a more joyful and intentional life. We ...
Finding Unshakable Inner Peace with Rachael Jayne Groover
March 19, 2024 04:01 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBWhat if you stopped fighting that loud inner voice of self-doubt? In this week’s episode we share how you can transform the way you approach your innermost thoughts and challenges by flipping the script on silencing your inner critic, disarming your negative thoughts and embracing your vulnerability. Rachael Jayne Groover is with me on the show for an empowering discussion that merges the realms of psychology, spirituality, and pragmatic lifestyle changes. RJ shares her transformative strate...
How to Stop Living on Autopilot
March 05, 2024 05:01 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThink every leader needs to start their day at dawn to achieve greatness? Think again. It’s time to swap out early alarms for meaningful morning rituals. In this episode, we dismantle the myth that success demands a ruthless morning routine. We talk about how habits create shortcuts to productivity and how habit stacking creates structure. However, when we add in emotional depth we can actually transform daily tasks from mundane to monumental. This boots our productivity–not just in the morn...
The Radical Sabbatical
February 20, 2024 05:01 - 36 minutes - 34 MBIs the life you're leading the one you've always dreamed of, or are you just ticking boxes on society's checklist? I know I was for far too long. After months of grappling with health challenges and facing the reality of burnout, I’m back with a new episode where we dive into the question, “Does your life spark joy?”In this week’s episode I talk about the power of my Radical Sabbatical and how it helped me to reassess, realign and realize how important it is to build a sustainable life that ...
The Powerfully Pregnant Pause
June 20, 2023 04:01 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBWhat if I told you that you don't need to check off every item on your to-do list to have a successful day? In this week’s episode, we explore the power of slowing down and being fully present in the moment. From savoring meals to stepping back from work and assessing yourself, you'll learn how being intentional with your time can lead to greater satisfaction, happiness, and success. We discuss the idea of repacing, finding joy in missing out and reducing burnout. Join us as we debunk old mo...
How To Get Yourself Unstuck with Dr. Nneka Unachukwu
June 06, 2023 04:04 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MBWe are often sold on comfort in today's society, but discomfort is actually necessary for achieving growth and success. I’ve got Dr. Nneka Unachukwu on the show to talk about becoming strategic in handling discomfort and understanding that every piece of pain has a purpose. We highlight the importance of getting unstuck by making choices and then taking action. We also address the challenges of looking within to confront internal wounds and the value of observing situations without letting e...
Liberation: Smashing Old Models with Ali Brown
May 23, 2023 12:45 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAre you living by rules and standards created by people long dead? It’s time for liberation and breaking free of the old models of work and life. Today I’ve got Ali Brown on the show who talks about the magic we experience when we let go of our old scorecards for success that no longer serve us, release ourselves from the tight constraints of what everyone else thinks and step into our own power no matter what age we are. We dive into how gratitude helps us rediscover the magic in our everyd...
Surprise Announcement!
May 16, 2023 16:27 - 3 minutes - 3.76 MBSomething BIG is happening for me today... so I had to share the excitement with you! WATCH NOW AT: tanyadalton.com/oxford
The Feedback Loop: Why Accountability is Key to Success
May 09, 2023 04:07 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBSometimes it can feel like a struggle to be heard. We feel like no one is truly listening or we get frustrated because it seems like no one understands our needs. But we need to ask ourselves: Are we communicating effectively? In today’s episode, I’ve got Kris Plachy joining me to explore the challenges and importance of asking for support, dealing with failure, and embracing feminine leadership qualities. We dive into creating a culture of feedback and accountability, which benefits you and...
Making Your Own Luck with Laura Gassner Otting
April 25, 2023 04:01 - 39 minutes - 40.5 MBDo you feel like success is just a matter of luck? Think again. Being lucky is a choice… and it’s completely within your realm of control. I’ve got Laura Gassner Otting, author of Wonderhell, on the podcast and we’re talking about the science of making your own luck. We dive into choosing your identity, borrowing confidence, breaking through your limiting beliefs and making choices about what you want to prioritize. No more fake it 'till you make it... believe it until you become it. After t...
Leading with Authenticity & Empathy with Patrice Washington
April 11, 2023 04:01 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHow can we lead with authenticity and empathy in both our personal and professional lives? In this episode, Patrice Washington and I delve into the importance of self-love and forgiveness, and how they can help us become better leaders. We discuss the toxic patterns we can fall into and how to recognize and remove ourselves from these relationships in our personal and professional lives. We examine the pitfalls of overconfidence and how the practice of forgiveness can help us move forward in...
Making Better Decisions with Futurist Regan Robinson
March 28, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBDo you ever feel like you're just going through the motions, making decisions based on what you think you should do rather than what you really want? In this episode, I sit down with futurist Regan Robinson to discuss how to make better decisions that are grounded in your purpose and aspirations. Through the power of imagination, clarity of vision, and a willingness to let go of fear and ego, you can create new, creative possibilities that enable you to thrive in uncertain times. Tune in t...
The Importance of Support with Erika Herridge
March 14, 2023 05:02 - 42 minutes - 97.9 MBCultivating relationship and leaning into friendship and support is one of the most productive things we can do in our lives. In this episode, I’m joined by Erika Herridge, my best friend of 20 years, about how we have created strategies for staying close while living hundreds of miles apart. We also share an exercise that I use to manage my inner critic, we emphasize the importance of a village-like support system in life and even how we can get along when we have very different opinions....
Reclaiming Agency with Steph Tuss
February 28, 2023 05:01 - 38 minutes - 87.7 MBTake control of your life and don't let society dictate what you should do. In today's episode, we explore how we can take ownership of our lives despite society's expectations and other people's perceptions. We focus on how to let go of our past decisions--even ones that were self-destructive--and instead recognize and appreciate them them as coping mechanisms that help us move forward. Today I'm joined by CEO Steph Tuss as we explore and discuss an unlikely subject in a conversation abou...
The Success Trap with Brandi Bernoskie
February 14, 2023 05:01 - 32 minutes - 75.2 MBWhen we are constantly chasing success, it can be easy to lose sight of what's most important. Too often our identities get tied up with overachieving, which means we end up seeing our value and our worth through the tasks, projects and items checked off our to-do list. In today's episode we dive into why success can be a trap and how we break free to claim our own identity (on our own terms). TAKE 5 CHALLENGE: Did you know just 5 minutes a day can double your productivity? Yes, it's...
The Spiritual Art of Work & Life
January 31, 2023 05:01 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MBHow does the word spiritual relate to productivity? If we agree that the definition of productivity is doing work that matters, then the two are completed linked to one another: it's tied to the habits you do each day; the way you look at time management; and even the words you choose to describe what work means to you. In today's episode we're going to tackle questions like: How do I find meaning in my life? and How do I stop feeling like my job sucks? and I'll share some quick and easy way...
Finding Balance
January 17, 2023 05:01 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBWork life balance is the most Google searched productivity topic. We are constantly striving to achieve balance, when the truth is: We don't want a balanced life. The cost of greatness is commitment, which means sometimes leaning heavily into work and other times we need to lean more heavily into our personal lives. This consistent shifting, creates harmony (which translates into a lot more happiness than you'll ever find with balance!). In today's episode I talk about how to set the right g...
Setting Yourself Up for Success in the New Year
January 03, 2023 05:01 - 33 minutes - 75.9 MBThere's nothing magical about January 1. But somehow, there's always a lot of pressure that comes at the start of the new year. We start setting big goals and resolutions for the year, often to find that the fire has gone out before the month is even over. Stop setting New Years resolutions--they don't work. Let's choose to set up our year for success instead using habits and routines, creating systems that insure that we live with purpose. In today's show we'll talk about habits, having a...
Designing Your Days to Be More Productive
December 20, 2022 05:01 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBCustomizing a productivity system to fit your life sounds like a lot of work, but it's actually much easier than you think. People often depend on productivity hacks and tricks in an attempt to be more productive, but often find that they just feel busy. That's because productivity needs to be personalized to fit what works (and what doesn't) for you. In today's episode I'll talk about why you need to let go of the limiting belief that you need more focus, I share why we fill our overfill ca...
Biggest Productivity Pitfalls
December 06, 2022 05:01 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBDo you ever feel like you haven't gotten enough done...even though you were busy all day long? Busy and productive aren't the same thing, but we often confuse the two. In today's episode we'll talk about why we pack our day too full and overschedule their calendars. I'll share how we can learn about productivity from Star Wars (yes, it's true!) and some strategies and techniques to make sure you focus on your priorities instead of getting off track. FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: htt...
The Good Enough Life with Niro Feliciano
November 22, 2022 05:01 - 41 minutes - 95.4 MBWhat is normal? And why are we obsessed with being normal? Today's guest, Niro Feliciano would argue that "normal" often means overscheduling yourself, being exhausted and overwhelmed, spending too much time on your phone. Normal isn't necessarily healthy. In this episode we are going to unpack the difference between happiness and contentment; we'll understand how pressure and stress can pack our to-do list full of tasks that we don't really want; and how we can start living with more inte...
Avoiding Burnout at Work
November 08, 2022 04:01 - 35 minutes - 85 MBWe often think that we need to find meaning outside of our work. But if we are spending the majority of our day either working for or running a company, doesn't it make sense to connect our purpose with the work we do? Burnout is a very real, very pervasive feeling in our workforce today. In today's episode I share that burnout isn't caused by overwork, it's caused by not finding meaning in your work. We'll talk about the two distinct functions of our jobs, how to align your team to work t...
How to Organize Your To-Do List
October 25, 2022 04:01 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBMany people use a to-do list to help make them more productive, but your to-do list is actually sabotaging your success. In today's show we'll talk about why the productivity tool most people use is not effective and how with just a few simple strategies, we can make it our most productive tool. I'll share tips and a framework for how to figure out what's important on your task list as well as a system to organize your task list to help make sure you end each day feeling successful. FO...
Letting Go of the Perfect Plan with Ellen Marie Bennett
October 11, 2022 04:01 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBToday’s episode will leave you feeling motivated and excited about moving forward… even if you don’t have the perfect plan in place. Ellen Marie Bennett is on the show today sharing her journey and how she uses her purpose as a guide even when she feels unsure about next steps. She shares her inspirational story of how, through the many twists and turns of life, she has grown a multi-million dollar company while starting at a $10 an hour job. FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://...
Starting with the End in Mind
September 27, 2022 04:01 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MBHow do you start with the end in mind, if you don't know what the end is? We know that if we want to be strategic and we want productivity with purpose, we have to have a vision. But what if you feel uncertain about what you want? In today's podcast episode, I share tips and strategies for creating a vision statement, aligning goals to your values, and having productivity with purpose. FOR SHOWNOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/273-creating-strategic-vision/
Productivity with Purpose
September 13, 2022 04:01 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBProductivity isn't about doing more; it's doing what's most important. That has been my key catchphrase for years... but how we do figure out what's most important? And what really influences and affects your productivity? In today's show, we launch our season of Purposeful Productivity, with an activity to help you figure out what's most important, we talk about how your beliefs, boundaries and behaviors each affect one another and how small, huge movements are all you need to start feeling...
How to Organize Your Finances
August 30, 2022 04:01 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MBMoney is one of those topics that people tend to shy away from, but once we make finances easy, we take back our power. In today’s show we’re talking about strategies and systems to make saving money simple and painless. We discuss how to organize and streamline paying bills, paperwork, and expenses. We also dive into the steps to create a system to streamline savings while getting rid of debt. Using the steps to organize your finances will be empowering and confidence building, and today’s ...
The 3 Reasons You Are Holding Back on Your Goals
August 16, 2022 04:02 - 32 minutes - 74 MBWe all have big goals and dreams, but they often get pushed aside in the pursuit of productivity. We say we don’t have time or that we’ll go after them Someday. But if we wait until all of our tasks are done to sit down and enjoy what’s most important, that time will never come—there’s always some sort of urgent work to be done. In today’s episode we’ll talk about the 3 reasons you might be holding back on your goals and I’ll share some actionable strategies to achieve your big goals–and (...
The Easiest Way to Make Your Days Feel Meaningful
August 02, 2022 04:02 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MBWe often get caught up in trying to fight time - to squeeze every last drop out of whatever time or season we’re in… but it’s not about managing our time—it’s savoring the moments. In today’s show I’m sharing one of my favorite productivity tips: using traditions to help streamline your days while making them memorable. We dive how to set up rituals by using habit stacking, why routines don’t have to be boring and we’ll give some tips and ideas on how you can use traditions to bring your fam...
Making Your Least Productive Day, Your Best Day of the Week
July 19, 2022 04:01 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBFor most people, Friday is the least productive day of the week. Most offices notice a 35% dip in productivity. With a few strategies you can eliminate end-of-the-week burnout and actually make Fridays your most successful and rewarding day of the week. In this episode I talk about setting boundaries, how to pace your week, why most people struggle with the 5 day workweek and I’ll share five ways you can use Friday so it feels like you got a bonus day off. FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO...
Stress Free Vacation Planning (So You Can Come Back Refreshed)
July 05, 2022 04:01 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBEver feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? Or that it is easier or less stressful just skipping the vacation days? Taking care of yourself and finding time for vacation is one of the keys to achieving a higher sense of happiness and avoiding burnout. On today’s show, I’m sharing why vacations are essential to being happier and why they actually increase your productivity. I’ll share 5 tips for how to get ready for vacation stress-free and some strategies for making the most of y...
Untethering Yourself from Your Past
June 21, 2022 04:01 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBWhat would you believe if you woke up tomorrow with no memory of the past? If you could do or be anything, what would you choose? Today’s episode closes out our season of Reclaiming Your Power; we talk about embracing failure, letting go of the perfect plan, shifting into new identities and creating a laboratory mentality when it comes to testing out our boundaries. I also share a recent story (that I’ve never shared before) about having to stand up to people with more power than me and how ...
Achieving Financial Freedom with Grant Sabatier
June 07, 2022 04:01 - 42 minutes - 97 MBWhat are you working for? While, yes, it’s true, we work for a paycheck, our jobs are simply a vehicle for the life we want. Getting in the right money mindset is crucial for shifting how we look at the work we are doing and the life we are creating. On today’s show, I have Grant Sabatier, an expert on achieving financial freedom. In this episode we are diving deep into your relationship with money and how you define success. You might be surprised at how easy it is to have financial freedom...
Trusting Yourself
May 24, 2022 04:01 - 42 minutes - 96.4 MBWe hear that word intuition and we think it’s woo woo, but the truth is: we all have intuition. We all have the ability to tap into our own deep inner knowing and choose to trust ourselves instead of looking for validation externally. Many people dismiss that quiet voice in their heads and dismiss it because it’s not “logical” even though we hear successful leaders and CEOs talk about gut feelings or trusting their instincts. In today’s episode Tanya brings in Emily Aarons to co-host the sho...
Sex Confidence with Dr. Sonia Wright
May 10, 2022 04:01 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBIn the 5 years I’ve been hosting this podcast, this is the first time I’ve tackled this topic and, funny enough, it’s one of my most asked questions: “How do you make time for sex?” “How often should I be having sex?” “How can I have sex when I’m so tired?” versions of those pop up on every single survey I’ve ever sent my listeners. So today, we are tackling those questions and more in one of my most open and frank interviews. Dr. Sonia Wright is one the show today to help us all gain a littl...
The Pleasure Principle with Dr. Valerie Rein
April 26, 2022 04:19 - 50 minutes - 117 MBDo you ever feel a nagging sense of dissatisfaction, even when you’ve accomplished big things? Guilt, shame and hidden trauma can keep us from pleasure –whether it’s luxuriating in our free time, enjoying every bite of a delicious meal with or prioritizing pleasure in our sex life. On today’s show, Dr. Valerie Rein helps us understand why we feel bad about experiencing pleasure, how society has conditioned us to not trust other women and even ourselves. Today we’ll flip the question of How...
Who Are You Really Fighting?
April 12, 2022 04:30 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBHow often do you use the word “should” when thinking about your day? I should be doing this or I should stop doing that. Who decided what you should or should not do? Often we don’t ask that question - we just assume that we should just live up to expectations without wondering who set those expectations in the first place. Today’s episode will help you question the rule makers (also known as the patriarchy) and live life by rules of your own making. Reclaiming your power starts by understan...
Proactive Boundaries with Terri Cole
March 29, 2022 04:20 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MBHow can anyone authentically love you if you don’t allow them to see you? That’s the question posed by today’s guest, Terri Cole. Boundaries are our own personal rules of engagement and they allow us to live our lives to the fullest because they allow you to be seen: your wants, desires and needs. The real you–the you that deserves a place in this world. In today’s show, we do a short assessment to help you see which of the 5 areas of your life need stronger boundaries with action steps to h...
Ashley Stahl from You Turn Podcast On How to Be a Powerful Communicator
March 22, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 165 MBDo you ever notice that certain people communicate in a way that gets them better results—raises at work, relationships, or new friends? You can learn how to do that! Jennifer Russell, executive coach, is here to talk about the importance of your ability to hold charisma and inspire people, and how claim your power. We all lead with different energy when we communicate, but she has discovered four faces of powerful communication that everyone has the ability to possess. On this week’s episod...
The Number One Thing to Make You Happier
March 15, 2022 04:30 - 30 minutes - 70.6 MBWe often feel frustrated with our interactions with other people especially if we feel like they don’t respect our time or the way we work. It can be easy to end up feeling like we have no control over our calendar or inbox. In today’s episode I’m sharing a Q+A session with Rachel who is struggling to feel like she has ownership over her time and activities. You’ll hear how we discuss establishing strong boundaries, how we can make sure we protect our time and how we can make communicating o...
Releasing Old Identities with Lisa Olivera
March 01, 2022 05:30 - 38 minutes - 88.2 MBHave you ever tried to “perfect” yourself out of a situation? It’s the idea that if you act perfect, look perfect and achieve perfect, you will finally be worthy. Today’s guest, Lisa Olivera, knows this better than anyone having come out the other side. She is on a mission for women to understand their stories, untangle the limiting beliefs and realize that they are already “enough.” We’ll discuss the stories we tell ourselves, how we can begin to accept ourselves and move forward with confi...
Reclaiming Your Power
February 15, 2022 05:30 - 26 minutes - 60.4 MBWhat does it mean to reclaim your power? Studies show that many women tend to shy away from the word “power” because we worry about how it affects everyone around us. We play small because that’s how we’ve been raised by the world, by society–to be a good girl and play by the rules. But when we shy away from our power, we don’t step into our full potential. We don’t allow our gifts to shine and make the impact we truly desire. Today’s episode sets the stage for our season on reclaiming our p...
Why Right Now Is the Right Time
February 01, 2022 05:30 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBYou were designed for greatness, but sometimes it can be hard to make the moves to really experience that greatness in your own life. In today’s show we share easy strategies to take action. We dive into how your past can actually benefit you (even the parts you regret!). You’ll see how your patterns and failures can be springboards into the future you dream about. We share a simple activity to help you step into the identity you desire. And, we will start to understand the 3 key ways your...
Stepping into the Unknown with Whitney Johnson
January 25, 2022 05:30 - 44 minutes - 103 MBToday’s guest, Whitney Johnson, says We have a deep bellied hunger for growth. As humans, we are constantly changing, evolving and growing, but growth can be daunting–maybe even terrifying. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to stepping out of your comfort zone and into something new. What if you had a map to help you navigate the unknown? In this episode, we’ll be sharing a map for growth to help you know where you are and feel emboldened to know where you go next. Today’s episode...
Using Metrics as False Gods
January 18, 2022 05:30 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBOur measurement of success usually comes in the form of numbers. We track how well we are doing based on what those numbers tell us. But how do you decide which numbers to track? The hard truth is that most of us have spent a lot of time tracking numbers that take us out of alignment with our true definition of success. In today’s episode we’ll talk about vanity metrics, I’ll pull back the curtain on the truth behind most of those impressive numbers we see online and I’ll share how you can c...
The Courage to Reset with Dave Hollis
January 11, 2022 05:30 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBHow do you possibly live On Purpose when you don’t have a vision for what you want? Or what do you do when your dream is taken away? Often the realities of daily circumstances keep us from truly stepping into the life we want and it may seem difficult to separate the circumstances of your present with the possibilities of your future. On today’s episode we’re talking about how you see the micro-miracles in your day, how you can cast a realistic vision for your future that feels vastly diff...
Living On Purpose
January 04, 2022 05:30 - 45 minutes - 104 MBPurpose has so much weight to it and, because of that, we can shy away from figuring out our purpose. But if you aren’t living on purpose– living with intention and towards something bigger than today– life can feel meaningless and dull. We often struggle through life based on what we think we are “supposed” to do. Today’s episode gets to the heart of how you can live with more intention even when you feel like you don’t know your purpose and how we can carve out more time to do what matters...
Setting Goals with IMPACT
December 28, 2021 05:30 - 42 minutes - 97.5 MBMotivation is the word mentioned more than any other on this week’s episode. Why? We often we blame our lack of motivation as the main reason why we don’t follow through or why we have abandoned goals in the past. Motivation is key when it comes to accomplishing any big goal or dream. So how do we build motivation to accomplish our goals? We start by using a framework that guarantees our success - the IMPACT framework will help you set your goals so motivation feels easier. FOR SHOW NO...
Your Thoughts are the Real Fake News with Cathy Heller
December 21, 2021 05:30 - 39 minutes - 90.1 MBYour thoughts have the ability to influence your reality. So often we forget or we don’t notice our own thoughts, but the truth is: scientists have discovered that about 85% of your thoughts are negative and 70% of those thoughts repeat constantly.. Our brain is primed to help us survive and belong--even if survival means not living your best life. In today’s episode, Cathy Heller and I discuss what it would look like to embrace rejection, why we don’t want everyone to like us and how we can...