The Intentional Advantage
486 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 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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125: Feeling Fulfilled in a Job You Love with Ken Coleman
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBDo you dread Monday mornings and feel like you’re always waiting for the weekend ahead? This episode is for you… today, I have a special guest on the show to talk about how you can find passion and fulfillment in your job. Ken Coleman is an author and host of the Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast. This season, we have discussed the idea of bending time and it's no secret that we spend the majority of our time at our jobs. Ken will share how you can take ownership ove...
124: Finding Happiness: How to Fill Your Days with Substance
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBThe constant pressure of people-pleasing is a recipe for disaster. It's vital to learn how to fill your days with substance, allowing you to feel happier and more content in your daily life. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the importance of self-care and taking time out of your day to do things that fill up your cup. I’ll share some research about life satisfaction and give you actionable strategies to make yourself a priority again. It’s time to curb your people-pleasing patterns fo...
Finding Happiness: How to Fill Your Days with Substance
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBThe constant pressure of people-pleasing is a recipe for disaster. It's vital to learn how to fill your days with substance, allowing you to feel happier and more content in your daily life. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the importance of self-care and taking time out of your day to do things that fill up your cup. I’ll share some research about life satisfaction and give you actionable strategies to make yourself a priority again. It’s time to curb your people-pleasing patterns fo...
Spend Less Time on Email: Don't Let Your Inbox Own You
May 21, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBDo you spend way too much time on emails? Today, I’m sharing how to become intentional about your email management through several strategies, including batching, simple ways to categorize your emails to take action on them quickly. After this episode, you’ll have the tools to manage your email more effectively, the permission to set boundaries, and finally, unplug from your inbox. What’s In This Episode: Setting expectations and boundaries for your email response time Putting time...
123: Spend Less Time on Email: Don't Let Your Inbox Own You
May 21, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBWith the constant, non-stop pings that we get throughout the day, it’s no wonder we spend so much time on our emails. Email can be a big time thief, taking valuable hours out of our days. Today, I’m sharing how to become intentional about your email management through several strategies, including batching, simple ways to categorize your emails to take action on them quickly. After this episode, you’ll have the tools to manage your email more effectively, the permission to set boundaries and...
Take Control of Your Calendar
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 27.9 MBHave you ever fallen victim to your own calendar? We need to rethink busy and focus on what’s important to structure our days to be more effective and rewarding. Today, we’ll talk about managing your calendar and how to take control of your schedule and your time so it doesn’t control you. I’ll share how to get in the driver’s seat when scheduling your time AND your priorities. What’s In This Episode: The 5 P’s of planning How to map out your week ahead The importance of setting ...
122: Take Control of Your Calendar
May 14, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 27.9 MBHave you ever fallen victim to your own calendar? Today, we’ll talk about managing your calendar and how to take control of your schedule and your time... so it doesn’t control you. I’ll share how to get in the driver’s seat when it comes to scheduling your time AND your personal priorities. We need to rethink busy and focus on what’s important to you, so you can structure your days to be more effective and rewarding. What’s In This Episode: The 5 P’s of planning and why it will h...
Making the Most of Your Mornings
May 07, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat time do you start your day? Today, we’re talking about our mornings and some of the benefits of utilizing those wee hours before the household is fully awake. I’ll share some of the research about mornings and how your brain functions, along with ideas on how you can wake up refreshed, and how you can establish nighttime routines and morning rituals to get you into the habit of getting up earlier. We’ll focus on bending time so you can set your days up for success in a way that feels go...
121: Making the Most of Your Mornings
May 07, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat time do you start your day? Today, we’re talking about our mornings and some of the benefits of utilizing those wee hours before the household is fully awake. I’ll share some of the research about mornings and how your brain functions, along with ideas on how you can wake up refreshed, and how you can establish night time routines and morning rituals to get you into the habit of getting up earlier. We’ll focus on bending time so you can set your days up for success in a way that feels g...
How to Know Where to Focus Your Time with Pete Mockaitis
April 30, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBToday, I have a special guest on the show! Pete Mockaitis is here to talk about how to know where to focus your time. He is the host of the How to be Awesome at Your Job podcast and is an award-winning coach who helps professionals perform optimally at work. In this episode, Pete shares some ideas and tips on how you can really clarify where you want to invest your time, even if you feel like you don’t have enough of it! What’s In This Episode: How to feel good about how you spend yo...
120: How to Know Where to Focus Your Time with Pete Mockaitis
April 30, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBToday, I have a special guest on the show! Pete Mockaitis is here to talk about how to know where to focus your time. He is the host of the How to be Awesome at Your Job podcast and is an award-winning coach who helps professionals perform optimally at work. On this episode, Pete shares some ideas and tips on how you can really clarify where you want to invest your time, even if you feel like you don’t have enough of it! What’s In This Episode: Start feeling good about how you're spend...
119: Why Working Long Hours Isn't Productive
April 23, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBYou might be surprised to learn that working more hours doesn't always mean you're getting more done. Today, talking about how many hours you're working each week and how working too many hours can actually decrease your productivity. I’ll share some of the history on the 8-hour work day and how other countries and even some companies are experimenting with alternative models and finding a lot of success. We're also diving into the importance of taking breaks, not skipping lunch, and finding...
Why Working Long Hours Isn't Productive
April 23, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBYou might be surprised to learn that working more hours doesn't always mean you're getting more done. Today, talking about how many hours you're working each week and how working too many hours can actually decrease your productivity. I’ll share some history on the 8-hour workday and how other countries and even some companies are experimenting with alternative models and finding a lot of success. We're also diving into the importance of taking breaks, not skipping lunch, and finding ways to...
118: Are You Really Being Productive?
April 16, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBSeason 10 is all about bending time to make sure you’re being productive and filling those hours with what's most important to you. Are you really being productive? We tend to think that the more items that we check off our to-do list, the more productive with are, so we feel obligated to try to do everything and to do it well in order to be "productive". In today’s episode, we're talking about shifting your mindset so you can embrace the idea of being enough, changing how we think about bei...
Are You Really Being Productive?
April 16, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBAre you really being productive? We tend to think that the more items that we check off our to-do list, the more productive we are, so we feel obligated to try to do everything and do it well to be "productive." It can sometimes feel like we're a victim to time, but we need to realize that we actually have the power over time. In today’s episode, we're talking about shifting your mindset so you can embrace the idea of being enough, changing how we think about being busy, and how having an ab...
How To Have Confidence to Get What You Want
April 09, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBDo you have the confidence to get what you really want? Today, we're talking about having the confidence to bring out the true you so you can pursue your goals and your dreams. In this episode, we'll be chatting about getting out of your comfort zone, vulnerability, and stopping the constant apologizing. It's not about changing who you are and becoming a totally different person. It's about shifting your mindset, pushing your limits, and finding ways to allow your best self to come forward a...
117: How To Have Confidence to Get What You Want
April 09, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBDo you have the confidence to get what you really want? Today, we're talking about having the confidence to bring out the true you so you can pursue your goals and your dreams. In this episode, we'll be chatting about getting out of your comfort zone, vulnerability, and stopping the constant apologizing. It's not about changing who you are and becoming a totally different person. It's about shifting your mindset, pushing your limits and finding ways to allow your best self to come forward an...
Embracing Your Perfectly Imperfect Self with Sarah Herron
April 02, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBI’m so excited to introduce you to Sarah Herron, the Executive Director of SheLift, a female-focused community encouraging women to cultivate confidence and self-acceptance through adventure and authenticity. A Colorado native, Sarah first gained notoriety on ABC's The Bachelor for being the first contestant with a physical disability. With nearly 10 years of experience in marketing and advertising and five years as a social influencer, it's Sarah's personal mission today to ensure SheLift i...
116: Embracing Your Perfectly Imperfect Self with Sarah Herron
April 02, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBToday I’m so excited to introduce you to Sarah Herron, the Executive Director of SheLift, a female-focused community encouraging women to cultivate confidence and self-acceptance through adventure and authenticity. A Colorado native, Sarah first gained notoriety on ABC's The Bachelor for being the first contestant with a physical disability. With nearly 10 years experience in marketing and advertising, and five years as a social influencer, it's Sarah's personal mission today to ensure SheLi...
115: Finding the Courage to Go After What You Really Want
March 26, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBToday, we’re diving into how to manage our fear so we can get the courage to pursue something we’re truly passionate about. I’ll share the two different kinds of fear we have, and why the second one is probably the most common for you. Learn the differences between courage and fearlessness, and start managing your fear in a healthy way, and push forward to go after anything you’re dreaming of. What’s In This Episode: The difference between survival fear and perception fear What you need...
Finding the Courage to Go After What You Really Want
March 26, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBToday, we’re diving into how to manage our fear so we can get the courage to pursue something we’re truly passionate about. I’ll share the two different kinds of fear we have, and why the second one is probably the most common for you. Learn the differences between courage and fearlessness, and start managing your fear in a healthy way, and push forward to go after anything you’re dreaming of. What’s In This Episode: Being fearless vs. being courageous Why fear can be healthy for you ...
114: Knowing Your Enneagram & How It Can Change Your Life with Jenn Jett
March 19, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBToday I’m sitting down with author, speaker and entrepreneur, Jenn Jett, to talk all about knowing your Enneagram type and how it can change your life. We're going to dive deep into this because it really is about understanding and getting to the heart of who you are in this season about new year, true you. Jenn will explain what the Enneagram test is and how knowing your number can really help you in moving forward to becoming that best version of yourself. What’s In This Episode: Dis...
Knowing Your Enneagram & How It Can Change Your Life with Jenn Jett
March 19, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBToday I’m sitting down with author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Jenn Jett, to talk all about knowing your Enneagram type and how it can change your life. Jenn will explain the Enneagram test and how knowing your number can really help you move forward to becoming that best version of yourself. What’s In This Episode: What is the Enneagram test Becoming more compassionate through the Enneagram tool How to determine your Enneagram number How environment and learning play into your Enne...
113: Improve Your Sleep & Increase Productivity
March 12, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBA good night’s sleep can be the difference between a highly productive day and a draggy, unproductive one. Today I’m going to highlight some of the negative effects of not getting the right amount of sleep. I’ll talk about boosting your productivity with a nap and share some tips and routines that can help you to fall asleep faster and make your environment more sleep friendly. What’s In This Episode: The negative ways that lack of sleep affects decision making and other importan...
Improve Your Sleep & Increase Productivity
March 12, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBA good night’s sleep can be the difference between a highly productive day and a draggy, unproductive one. Today I’m going to highlight some of the negative effects of not getting the right amount of sleep. Then, I’ll talk about boosting your productivity with a nap and share some tips and routines that can help you to fall asleep faster and make your environment more sleep-friendly. What’s In This Episode: The negative ways that lack of sleep affects decision making and other impor...
112: Finding Your Financial Freedom
March 05, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBToday we’re taking a look at how to organize and streamline paperwork, bills, and expenses as well as how to set up systems to downsize debt and grow savings. We’ll talk about tools to make finances and saving easy and pain-free. These steps toward finding financial freedom can offer a big boost to your confidence and go far to help you to feel like more like the true you. What’s In This Episode: How to best sort and organize paperwork Using smart techniques to automate and simp...
Finding Your Financial Freedom
March 05, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBToday we’re taking a look at how to organize and streamline paperwork, bills, and expenses and set up systems to downsize debt and grow savings. We’ll talk about tools to make finances and saving easy and pain-free. These steps toward finding financial freedom can offer a big boost to your confidence and go far to help you to feel more like the true you. What’s In This Episode: How to best sort and organize paperwork Using smart techniques to automate and simplify financial respons...
111: How to Organize Anything (Without Stress)
February 26, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBToday, our focus is figuring out how to organize ALL the “stuff” in our lives, why it's important to organize, and how clutter can actually affect our mental health and even our happiness. I'll share some strategies to help you organize your home and I'll share one of my very favorite techniques called the Mount Vernon Method. All the ideas I'm sharing today will help you tackle any project around the house and allow you to get organized. What’s In This Episode: The connection between ...
How to Organize Anything (Without Stress)
February 26, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBToday, our focus is figuring out how to organize ALL the “stuff” in our lives, why it's important to organize, and how clutter can actually affect our mental health and even our happiness. I'll share some strategies to help you organize your home, and I'll share one of my very favorite techniques called the Mount Vernon Method. All the ideas I'm sharing today will help you tackle any project around the house and allow you to get organized. What’s In This Episode: The connection between cl...
110: Dorothy Beal on the Power of Self Love
February 19, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBDorothy Beal is a runner, a writer, and a body-positive activist who believes runners come in all shapes and sizes, and that if you run, you have a runner's body. She is the founder and creator of the I Have a Runner's Body and I Run This Body movement. As a marathon runner, Dorothy believes that movement has the power to transform your life and that one of the biggest barriers that can hold us back is our own mind. Today, we talk about when she first became a runner, digging in on the harde...
Dorothy Beal on the Power of Self Love
February 19, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBDorothy Beal is a runner, a writer, and a body-positive activist who believes runners come in all shapes and sizes and that if you run, you have a runner's body. She is the founder and creator of the I Have a Runner's Body and I Run This Body movement. As a marathon runner, Dorothy believes that exercise has the power to transform your life and that one of the most significant barriers that can hold us back is our mind. Today, we talk about when she first became a runner, digging in on the h...
109: How to Make Yourself Work, Even When You Don’t Want To
February 12, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBHow do you make yourself work even when you don't want to? Today, our focus is all about getting motivated. We're talking about the basics of motivation and procrastination, how to jump-start yourself when you're not in the mood to do much of anything at all, and I'll be sharing six ways to stop procrastinating and get moving. What’s In This Episode: 3 reasons we tend to procrastinate & how you can work around them Using fear as motivation instead of letting it paralyze you 6 ...
How to Make Yourself Work, Even When You Don’t Want To
February 12, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBHow do you make yourself work even when you don't want to? Today, our focus is all about getting motivated. We're talking about the basics of motivation and procrastination, how to jump-start yourself when you're not in the mood to do much of anything at all, and I'll be sharing six ways to stop procrastinating and get moving. What’s In This Episode: 3 reasons we tend to procrastinate & how you can work around them Using fear as motivation instead of letting it paralyze you 6 str...
Why You Need to Stop Asking For Permission
February 05, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBWhat do you do if those around you aren't bought into your new goal or dream? Are you constantly looking for permission from others? Today, we're focusing on what to do when you're looking for support and there isn't really anyone around you buying in. We'll also talk about making good choices and feeling confident in those decisions. What’s In This Episode: How to get support from the important people around us 6 steps to take when you're trying to get someone to buy in on something yo...
108: Why You Need to Stop Asking For Permission
February 05, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBWhat do you do if those around you aren't bought into your new goal or dream? Are you constantly looking for permission from others? Today, we're focusing on what to do when you're looking for support and there isn't really anyone around you buying in. We'll also talk about making good choices and feeling confident in those decisions. What’s In This Episode: How to get support from the important people around us 6 steps to take when you're trying to get someone to buy-in on something...
Defining Who You Want to Be
January 29, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBWho do you want to be? It's a big & necessary question for us to think through as we spend this season uncovering the true you. In today's episode, we're talking about defining who you want to be and how envisioning your future self can help you to define who you are and where you want to go in life. I’ll also share how your virtues play a big role in determining your future self. What’s In This Episode: Thinking about your future self to help identify your path Setting yourself up...
107: Defining Who You Want to Be
January 29, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBWho do you want to be? It's a big & necessary question for us to think through as we spend this season uncovering the true you. On today's episode, we're talking about defining who you want to be and how envisioning your future self can help you to define who you are and where you want to go in life. I’ll also share how your virtues play a big role in determining your future self. What’s In This Episode: Thinking about your future self to help identify your path Setting yourself...
106: The Art of Knowing What You Want
January 22, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat do you want to do in life? What drives you? What are you truly passionate about? Today, we are talking about the art of knowing what you want and how to prioritize your passions. We'll be uncovering what you're really passionate about, the benefits of pursuing your passions, and how you can actually make time for them in the midst of your everyday life. What’s In This Episode: Why you should uncover your passion and pursue it How to know if you’re truly passionate about somethi...
The Art of Knowing What You Want
January 22, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat do you want to do in life? What drives you? What are you truly passionate about? Today, we are talking about the art of knowing what you want and how to prioritize your passions. We'll be uncovering what you're really passionate about, the benefits of pursuing your passions, and how you can actually make time for them in the midst of your everyday life. What’s In This Episode: Why you should uncover your passion and pursue it How to know if you’re truly passionate about someth...
Becoming the Best You
January 15, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 31.9 MBToday, we're kicking off season nine, New Year True You, by talking about how you can set ongoing goals to help you improve your life. We're also going to dive into the difference between goals versus habits and how habits can actually be good for helping you achieve your goals. I'll be sharing some tips on establishing some of those good habits and how to make a plan so that you'll be incredibly successful in 2019. What’s In This Episode: Why New year resolutions don’t work, and wha...
105: Becoming the Best You
January 15, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 31.9 MBToday, we're kicking off season nine, New Year True You, by talking about how you can set ongoing goals to help you improve your life. We're also going to dive into the difference between goals versus habits and how habits can actually be good for helping you achieve your goals. I'll be sharing some tips on how to establish some of those good habits and how to make a plan so that you'll be incredibly successful in 2019. What’s In This Episode: Why New year resolutions don’t work, ...
104: Ready. Reflect. Refresh.
January 08, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat would life be like if you didn't just set your goals, but you actually achieved them? Today, in our last episode of season 8, we're going to recap some of the highlights from the season, add in some new info, and get you motivated to tackle your goals, projects and dreams. Your goals are not outside of reach… that thing you’ve been thinking about in your head for so long? It’s time to get started, make a plan that will work for you and achieve your goal. What’s In This Episode: M...
Ready. Reflect. Refresh.
January 08, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat would life be like if you didn't just set your goals but actually achieve them? Today, in our last episode of season 8, we're going to recap some of the highlights from the season, add in some new info, and get you motivated to tackle your goals, projects, and dreams. Your goals are not outside of reach; that thing you’ve been thinking about in your head for so long? It’s time to get started, make a plan that will work for you, and achieve your goal. What’s In This Episode: Mapp...
103: Overcome Your Obstacles: The Power of the Pivot
January 01, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBHow do you handle obstacles when they pop up? Do you let them derail you or do you view them as an opportunity? Today, we’re focusing on how you can overcome the obstacles that stand in your way. I'm going to highlight some important goal-setting strategies for you to use, the different kinds of obstacles, and how they impact us. I’ll also share a few simple steps to help you move forward past your roadblocks. What’s In This Episode: Utilizing the right framework for goal setting and d...
Overcome Your Obstacles: The Power of the Pivot
January 01, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBHow do you handle obstacles when they pop up? Do you let them derail you, or do you view them as an opportunity? Today, we’re focusing on how you can overcome the obstacles that stand in your way. I will highlight some important goal-setting strategies for you to use, the different kinds of obstacles, and how they impact us. I’ll also share a few simple steps to help you move forward past your roadblocks. What’s In This Episode: Utilizing the right framework for goal setting and dealing w...
How Mandy Harvey Turns Tragedy into Triumph
December 25, 2018 06:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBEven the best-laid plans hit snags from time to time. What do you do when you feel like you’ve lost control of your plans? Today we’re talking with Mandy Harvey, an award-winning singer and songwriter who lost her residual hearing at 19. Even after her hearing loss, Mandy pursued an incredibly successful career in music. She performs around the United States, has released four albums, and was recently featured on America’s Got Talent. Her story looks different than what she had planned for h...
102: How Mandy Harvey Turns Tragedy into Triumph
December 25, 2018 06:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBEven the best-laid plans hit snags from time to time. What do you do when you feel like you’ve lost control of your plans? Today we’re talking with Mandy Harvey, an award-winning singer and songwriter, who lost her residual hearing at the age of 19. Even after her hearing loss, Mandy pursued an incredibly successful career in music. She performs around the United States, has released four albums, and was recently featured on America’s Got Talent. Her story looks different than what she had p...
101: Ask Tonya: Aligning Goals with Your Unique Priorities
December 18, 2018 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBLearn how to plan for success and achieve your goals in today’s Ask Tonya Q&A episode. I’m answering your questions on how to create a successful accountability partnership, dealing with a family member who refuses to buy in, how to plan and maximize your downtime with your kids, and preparing your business for long-term growth from the very beginning. What’s In This Episode: Want to be the best accountability partner? I’m sharing how you can ensure you’re providing value to your ...
Ask Tonya: Aligning Goals with Your Unique Priorities
December 18, 2018 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBLearn how to plan for success and achieve your goals in today’s Ask Tonya Q&A episode. I’m answering your questions on how to create a successful accountability partnership, dealing with a family member who refuses to buy in, how to plan and maximize your downtime with your kids, and preparing your business for long-term growth from the very beginning. What’s In This Episode: Want to be the best accountability partner? I’m sharing how you can ensure you’re providing value to your par...
100: How to Build a Support System & Reach Your Goals
December 11, 2018 06:00 - 23 minutes - 33.3 MBIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This week, we’re talking all about accountability and support systems. We’ll dive into why it’s so important to have someone hold you accountable, how accountability partners help foster success in your life, and how to find & build a successful partnership. We’ll also discuss the different types of accountability partnerships and groups and the benefits of each. What’s In This Episode: Why even self-starters ne...