Low energy is predictable, but it can be meaningful if you're prepared. In this episode, you will: Find your Zombie Window in 3 days Build a reusable Zombie Menu Run a 20-5-20 cadence to accomplish the tasks End with a two-minute tidy and tomorrow’s Top Three LISTEN HERE (10 min) READ THE SUMMARY P.S. Learn more tricks in my latest book - Reclaim Your Workday! PO Box 46832, Raleigh, NC 27620Unsubscribe · Preferences
8 days ago • 1 min read
Such a fun two weeks! NCACPA superstars Amy Goodman and Linda Dodd in Asheville. I drove to one of my favorite U.S. cities—Asheville—to speak for NCACPA at the historic Grove Park Inn. Bonus: I saw two former clients, caught up with another in town, and even squeezed in a wild turkey sighting (missed a bear by seconds—not sad about it!) My happy feedback from conference attendees. Catching up with RaderCo client Kelly Haugh in Asheville One highlight? In the buffet line, attendee Josh said,...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Strong connections aren’t a nice-to-have. They’re essential. Up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking People with strong social ties are 50% more likely to live longer Walking meetings boost creativity by over 80% Yet only 1 in 10 people actively nurture their networks each week. In my latest episode, I share how I stay connected without feeling overscheduled—using guardrails like: Phone/Zoom first Quarterly rituals And my favorite: “walkie-talkies.” LISTEN HERE (13-min) READ the...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Exciting news for RaderCo! RaderCo Fave client KayLynn Dalebout's response to "What would you call me and RaderCo?" Over the last few months, clients have been calling me their performance coach, and RaderCo has been referred to as a performance coaching company. Why? Because we’re so much more than productivity. With our team of specialists in strengths & leadership, digital wellness, tech tools, stress & resilience, and culture & belonging, we elevate productivity to true high performance....
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Curious how I cut digital distractions? The average person scrolls 2.5 hours a day and picks up their phone more than 150 times. No wonder focus feels impossible. Here’s the secret: Don’t rely on willpower when you can use apps to save yourself from yourself. In my latest episode, I share the exact guardrails I use to get the job done: My LinkedIn-only “Follow 50” rule No social media apps on my phone, and why How I use a standing desk to discourage scrolling The Unhook extension to prevent...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Masterminds, Muscles, and Mystery Finds in the Garage I love having a virtual studio to balance out travel and home life, but nothing beats sitting across from a client in person. Last week, I met with two stars for intensives in South Carolina and Georgia. One powerful takeaway—could you be leading so loudly (think Siri or Alexa, always ready with an answer) that you’re actually disempowering your team? Another highlight was our quarterly mastermind retreat for Speakers With Impact...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
My heartfelt, lesson-earned true story was chosen for a book that helps support others. I wanted to share a deeply personal story that's a little surreal. It’s featured in a new book called Speechless!, which includes 28 true stories from professional speakers around the world. My story? It’s about the time I delivered a virtual productivity training… From a nursing home With a surprise ragtime soundtrack While visiting my mother-in-law in hospice. It wasn’t professional. It wasn’t ideal. But...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
My Happy Place, Recharged! The National Speakers Association Influence conference in Scottsdale is my professional RESET button. Five days with 900 other speakers—learning, laughing, crying, dancing—and filling my brain and heart so I can bring even more value to you. I drink my own Kool-Aid by following the strategies in my Optimize Conferences podcast episode: take breaks, process notes daily, and walk away with just three actions. A dedicated Design Day in late August to explore AI tools -...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Let’s stop designing meetings made for mirrors and multitasking You wouldn’t hold a mirror to your face in a real meeting… so why are we doing it on Zoom? In this new episode of the Health-Powered Productivity podcast, I share practical ways to design meetings for neurodivergent brains and why it makes meetings better for everyone. We cover: Why self-view is making you tired What Zoom dysmorphia is (and why it’s real) When chat becomes a distraction instead of a feature How to shift from a...
2 months ago • 1 min read