It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance — Podcast

How to Spot the Burnout Trigger Hiding Behind a 'Normal' Schedule 03.08.2026 16min

Ever feel burned out even though your schedule looks totally reasonable? Nothing is technically wrong, but you still feel drained. I uncover the research-backed reason burnout isn't always about hours, and reveal the one hidden trigger that no amount of rest can fix. You'll learn why values conflict quietly drains you even when everything looks fine on paper, how to spot it in your own work before it wears you down, and a simple first step to start naming what actually matters to you. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/333

The One Hour Time Investment That Changes Everything: Why You Absolutely Need a Personal Brand (Even if you don't think you do) ft. Vanessa Errecarte 27.07.2026 51min

Ever feel like putting in the hours should get you noticed for your hard work, yet your effort keeps going unseen? In this episode, I talk with award-winning marketing professor Vanessa Errecarte about personal branding as one of the best investments of time. We unpack her framework for finding your distinctive edge and building visibility in just one hour a week. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/332.

7 Quick Time Management Tips to Boost Your Productivity on Your Busiest Days 20.07.2026 21min

Looking for a quick fix? In this episode, I'm sharing seven quick and simple techniques you can start using today to boost your productivity. But here's the honest truth: these hacks alone won't fix your overwhelm. I reveal what actually will, and how to build the real foundation that makes every hack you try finally stick. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/331

Information Overload: How to Stop Being the Keeper of Everything and Reduce Your Mental Load featuring Julie Fried 13.07.2026 46min

Do you know your family's wifi password, your kid's shoe size, and exactly what happens if you disappear for a week? I bet you're the only one who does. In this episode, I sit down with Julie Fried, host of The System for Everything podcast and a former wedding planner turned systems strategist, to talk about why systems aren't about getting more done, they're about worrying less. Julie shares the three systems that save her sanity as a working mom, why checklists are a sign of respect for your own brain, and the story behind her Entrepreneur's Death Folder, a tool that helps business owners, and honestly everyone, build a plan for when life happens. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/330.

The Hidden Cost of Saving Time with AI: How to Avoid "Smoothout" Before You Lose Your Critical Thinking Skills 06.07.2026 17min

Ever notice how the second something feels hard, you reach for AI instead of working through it yourself? This week, I'm digging into a brand new term, "Smoothout," coined by journalist Ellen Scott to describe what happens when we hand over every challenge to AI and slowly lose our edge. I uncover why our brains actually crave friction, why that's a good thing, and where the line is between using AI as a smart shortcut and using it to avoid skills we still need. This isn't about quitting AI. It's about staying intentional with what you hand over, and what you hold onto. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/329.

The Secret Ingredient That Might be Missing from Your Work-Life Balance ft. Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA 29.06.2026 49min

Ever feel like you're building something meaningful with no village in sight? In this episode, I sit down with Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA, to talk about life as a mission-driven entrepreneur and mom. I uncover what it really looks like to build a regenerative food company while raising a daughter, and why community isn't optional when you're doing both. Maddie shares how she left a career in Earth Science for a slower, intentional pivot into entrepreneurship, and what it means to lean on a literal village instead of doing it all alone. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.comFull shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/328

How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 5 Real Transformations 22.06.2026 19min

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn't even imagine what your life would look like on the other side of it? In this episode, I share five real stories of women who felt exactly that stuck, and what actually changed for them. You'll hear how a packed calendar turned into time for a hobby again, how scattered to-do lists turned into a sold home, and how mom guilt gave way to real clarity. None of them started by fixing their calendar first. I reveal the one step that came before all of it, and why you can't see the other side of overwhelm from inside it. Save your spot for my free workshop on 6/24/26: abouttimeworkshop.com Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/327

5 Things to STOP Scheduling If You Want More Time (Without Doing Less) 18.06.2026 11min

What's really standing between you and a schedule that actually works? In this bonus episode, I'm calling out the five things I see get in the way for even the most driven, capable women — and none of them are what you'd expect. From inherited beliefs about time to blurry boundaries to the fear that it won't work this time either — we're naming them all. Because you can't move past what you can't see. 🎧 Get the details on my free live workshop happening June 24 👉 abouttimeworkshop.com

Where Did the Day Go? 3 Hidden Time Thieves Draining Your Hours 15.06.2026 23min

Where does the time actually go? In this episode, I uncover three hidden time thieves quietly stealing your hours every week, and they're not what you'd expect. If your schedule looks totally reasonable on paper but still falls apart by noon, chances are it's not your to-do list that's the problem. It's what's happening in the spaces between them. Tune in to find out what's really going on and what to do about it. 🔗 Check out the Shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/326 🔗 Register for the Time Well Spent Workshop: abouttimeworkshop.com

Always Late? Here Are the 7 Reasons You Can't Be on Time (Ep. 164 Rerun) 08.06.2026 16min

Tired of being the punchline to the "chronically late" joke? Sick of always being stressed out, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little embarrassed about your tardiness? Well my friend, it's time to break up with your bad habit because in today's episode, we're talking all about how to stop being late. You'll learn the 7 types of late people and get a practical strategy to help you shock everyone by being on time — based on your late-person persona. This episode originally aired on 2/27/2023 Shownotes for Episode 164

The Missing Logic Behind Work Life Balance featuring Tracy Christopheron and Michelle Troseth 01.06.2026 56min

Are you stuck in an either/or trap with your time? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, co-founders of MissingLogic® and authors of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership, to unpack why your biggest time struggles may not be problems to solve. They may be polarities to manage. Together, we explore the both/and mindset, what your calendar reveals about your internal operating system, and how to create dynamic balance without giving up what you value most. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/325

You Can't Organize Your Way Out of Overwhelm: The Nervous System Approach to Decluttering featuring Amber Cammidge 25.05.2026 47min

Does your home feel more chaotic than calm at the end of a long day? In this episode, I sit down with home clarity coach Amber Cammidge to explore why clutter is really a nervous system issue , and what to do about it. Together we unpack Amber's Body, Mind, Soul + Next Action framework, why letting go matters more than perfect organization, and how tiny daily actions add up to a home that finally feels like a sanctuary. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/324

This Week is Different - And I Don't Want You to Miss It. 11.05.2026 5min

This week is different, and I don't want you to miss it. I'm pulling back the curtain on what's happening this week, what we're working on together, and how you can get support right now no matter where you're starting from. Plus, if you've been waiting for a sign to finally get some help with your time, I just checked the calendar and we have a handful of free coaching call spots open now at freetimecall.com. 🔗Apply for a free time management coaching call: freetimecall.com

3 Reasons You're Overwhelmed (And the One Thing That Actually Fixes It) 07.05.2026 15min

You're doing all the things and still feeling behind. Sound familiar? In this BONUS episode, I'm revealing the real reason you feel overwhelmed no matter how hard you try, and it's probably not what you think. If you've ever wondered why the planners, the apps, and the early mornings still aren't working, this is the episode that explains why. And more importantly, what to do about it. Ready to go deeper? Join me for the Take Back Your Time Challenge starting May 11th at abouttimechallenge.com.

If Your Calendar is Full, But Your Life Feels Scattered - This is For You. 04.05.2026 19min

If your calendar is full but your life still feels scattered…If you're checking boxes all day but still wondering why you feel behind…If you've ever looked around and thought, "This can't be how it's supposed to feel…" Then today is your day. Because registration for the Take Back Your Time Challenge is open! Tune in for your personal walkthrough of what the challenge is, why I created it, what makes it different, and what you'll walk away with by the end. So if you've been feeling the friction or stuck in survival mode—you can start feeling calm, clear, and confident in how you spend your time. 🎉 Join the Take Back Your Time Challenge here: https://annadkornick.com/join

The Easiest Way to Beat the Sunday Scaries + Feel Like You Have More Time featuring Laura Vanderkam 04.05.2026 47min

Ever feel like there's just not enough hours in the day? Laura Vanderkam has spent her career proving that most of us have more time than we think — and in this conversation, she shares exactly how to find it. I talk with Laura about her three-bucket weekly planning approach, the surprising power of tracking your time, and why planning later in the week might be the cure for your Sunday scaries. Plus, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance is out now, and the link to grab your copy is below. Order your copy of Big Time: annadkornick.com/bigtime Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/322

I am Unavailable for That: The People-Pleaser's Guide to Saying No featuring Sheryl Green 27.04.2026 51min

Ever feel like "yes" comes out before you even have a chance to think? Anna sits down with speaker, author, and boundary expert Sheryl Green to talk about why boundaries are so hard to set — and how to finally change that. Together they unpack why most of us were never taught boundaries in the first place, how to find your invisible lines in your body and your memory, and how to get the word "no" out of your mouth without the guilt spiral that usually follows. Sheryl also shares her powerful "rearview mirror" technique and the game-changing practice of declaring what you're simply unavailable for. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.comFull shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/321

Surviving Maycember: How to Protect Your Time Before the Chaos Peaks 20.04.2026 21min

Does May feel less like a month and more like a second December? There's actually a name for this: Maycember. And Anna is sharing four things to do right now before the chaos peaks. You'll learn how to protect your calendar from unnecessary extras, get a bird's-eye view of the month before it derails you, why skipping your weekly planning session in busy seasons is basically an invitation to wing it, and how to get your summer schedule ready before the whiplash hits. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/320

How to Stick to Your Habits When Life Gets Messy 06.04.2026 29min

Ever feel like one weird week can throw all your good habits completely off track? In this episode, Anna reveals why consistency has less to do with perfect routines and more to do with building habits that can bend without breaking. She uncovers the simple habit loop that explains why habits stick, why life disruptions make routines fall apart, and how to create flexible systems that actually work in real life. You'll learn how to make habits more resilient, more realistic, and easier to return to when life gets messy. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/319

How to Get Out of Survival Mode in 5 Steps featuring Jessica Jackson 30.03.2026 50min

Hot take: it's impossible to go from surviving to thriving. It turns out there are hidden steps in between — and when you know what they are, everything starts to feel more manageable. In this episode, Anna talks with Jessica Jackson — a mom of five, host of the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast with over half a million downloads — about the "in between," how to navigate survival seasons, and how to build a life that supports you in every stage. Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com. Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/318