Work Life Balance Podcast: Business | Productivity | Results

[[:encoded, "Originally thought to have been popularized by a man named Cal Newport, time blocking is simply the practice of holding space in each day for your top priorities, and then filling in the gaps around those time blocks with other important tasks or events until your days are filled.\n\nWhile how this plays out is likely different for everyone, the principle of carving out time to do the activities you need to do and achieve your goals. How do you intent to spend your time is what matters. \n\nIf the end goal of time blocking is increased productivity and decreased stress, then developing a commitment to living life (or at least carrying out your workday) in a structured series of segments is well worth the potential gains. If you are interested in learning to effectively time block your days, be sure to take the following 3 aspects of effective time management into consideration:\n\n1. Identify recurring tasks or events and streamline those in your calendar\n\nWhen you are able to identify rec

[[:encoded, "Nick Saban (who you might know from him being the American football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007) said, “When you invest your time, you make a goal and a decision of something that you want to accomplish. Whether it's, make good grades in school, be a good athlete, be a good person, go down and do some community service and help somebody who's in need, or whatever it is you choose to do, you're investing your time in that.” \n\nThe key element there is investment. We can’t ever hope to achieve something worthwhile if we don’t believe it is possible - if we are not emotionally invested in its success. If we don’t believe in our ability to figure something out, or to find success, then no one else will either! We can either be our own worst enemy or the best cheerleader we’ve ever had. But not at the same time. We are, at any given time, either tearing down our dreams and goals, or building them up. \n\nWhat You Believe Will Likely Come to Pass\n\nIn order to tr

[[:encoded, "Interview with Matt Grandos – Author of Motivate the Unmotivated: A Proven System for Sustainable Motivation \n\nOver the last decade, Matt Grandos has tested, developed and helped thousands of others implement an effective and easy to duplicate system that will help you build an unbreakable foundation for your life as well as motivate even the most unmotivated individuals in your life.\nThese techniques have been taught and implemented in organizations of all industries and sizes. From Google Headquarters and Twitter to the United States Airforce and professional organizations all around the world. \n Using these concepts Matt has been able to do the following:\n•\tBuild his first $1,000,000 business by the age of 25\n•\tTravel all over the world teaching top executives how to build an unbreakable foundation and sustainably motivate others. \n•\tSee continued success for thousands of individuals who have applied these systems to their lives and businesses.\n\nMatt is also the author of, M

[[:encoded, "The concept of goal setting is nothing new for those in business. Touted by everyone from Tony Robbins to Oprah as being a necessary part of a high-functioning life, setting an intention and then doing what it takes to reach it is a necessary skill that everyone believes is important. But how many of us actually set goals that take us where we want to go and then arrive there?\n\nOne study says that as few as eight percent of people set goals that they later achieve. The study focused on New Year’s resolutions, but it nevertheless paints a shocking picture of how we as a society tend to flippantly set goals without ever having a true intention of fulfilling those dreams and plans. \n\nSo, what did the elite eight percent do to set themselves apart from their peers? \n\n1. They Began with The Big Picture in Mind\n\nPeople that consistently achieve their goals spend time considering what steps are necessary to get across the finish line. That means looking at all the little, tedious steps (htt

[[:encoded, "Accountability is more than just a friend that calls you up occasionally to make sure you’re sticking to your weight loss goals. It’s also more than the occasional roundtable discussion with business colleagues checking in how everyone in the group is doing in terms of hitting their quarterly financial goals. True, meaningful accountability serves to prop you up when you feel discouraged, and also propels you to heights you never thought possible. \n\nWhile there are many different types of accountability, both business and personal, these 4 types of accountability are ones you need to place in your life immediately:\n\n1.\tCharacter Accountability\n2.\tTime Management Accountability\n3.\tStrategic, Goal-Based Accountability\n4.\tRelationship Accountability\n\nUltimately, accountability is never just a one-time thing that applies to just a single area of life. To find even greater success, you need to be open to being challenged in all areas of your life. We can’t usually see our own blind s

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 4 Time Management Principles Guaranteed to Help You Accelerate Your Results.\n\nTime management is not just a buzzword that you can throw around but never dig into. It’s also not something you try on for a week or two and become instantly successful at. If you want to truly accelerate your workday efforts and get more done in less time, it will require discipline and humility. \n\nThe rewards though? They are well worth the sacrifice. In addition to having more mental and physical bandwidth for the people and projects in your life that you truly care about, improving your time management gives you mental space for a renewed passion for your business and increased patience and resilience for the difficult things your workday throws your way.\n\nWhile there are many different principles that you can focus on that will help move you closer to a more productive schedule, these four time management principles are guaranteed to help accelerate your results and boost your

[[:encoded, "Jeff Downs has had had numerous years of executive leadership experience and also has consulted numerous executive teams to achieve consistent sustained transformational results. As a successful entrepreneur and corporate leader, Jeff has worked as a Franklin Covey Business Results Practice Leader with Cisco, Boston Scientific, Comcast, Staples, Siemens, and more. \n\nJeff and Jami have been married for 29 years and have 7 children between the ages of 9 and 25.\n\nJami Downs is a mother, leader, teacher, and passionate volunteer. As the mother of seven children she is an expert in logistics, negotiation, diplomacy, and project management.\n\nJeff and Jami are co-authors of the book, Streaking: The Simple Practice of Conscious, Consistent Actions That Create Life-Changing Results, which was published September 22, 2020. Streaking is a goal-setting practice created by Jeff and Jami, which allows us to transform our best intentions into new, consistent habits to help us meet our goals. \n\nHer

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 4 Tips for Helping You to Stick To Your Goals, so you have the highest probability of achieving them in the timeframe you desire.\n\nWe’ve all been there before…we find a goal that inspires us and we commit to doing the work…until life derails us. Whether it was that vacation, your assistant suddenly quits, or death in the family, the truth is life sometimes distracts us from our goals. Dealing with the disruption is one thing, getting back on track can be another.\n\nOkay, Let’s get going with the 4 tips to help you stick to your goals so you can get back on track and stay on track. \n\nTip #1: Focus on the Reward - Not the Work\nWise sages advise us to “be in the moment,” but let’s face it - you don’t always feel like running that last mile. You’re human; sometimes you lose your motivation in the middle of having to “do the work.”\n\nIf you’re losing your motivation, switch your focus on the reward. Focus on the good feelings of having accomplished your goal and

[[:encoded, "The idea of starting your own business can be exciting and inspiring, but for most small business owners, writing an effective business plan is not considered an exciting part of starting the process; therefore, many choose not to create one or update it on a consistent basis. Traditional business plans can be very dry and uninteresting, so you are about to learn how to create an effective business plan that not only gets you excited, it will inspire you, and others, to take action.\n\nThe length and details of an effective business plan will be determined by the type of business you’re creating or updating the one you currently have. The key is to create not just another business plan, but an effective business plan that inspires you, and others, to take action. \n\nFirst, let’s get clear on the essential components of an effective business plan:\n\n•\tExecutive Summary \n•\tMarket Analysis \n•\tCompany Description \n•\tOrganization & Management \n•\tMarketing & Sales Management

[[:encoded, "As a teenager, Michael Arterberry was fortunate to receive guidance from positive adult role models who helped him overcome adversities and set high expectations for his future. Grateful for the role these mentors played in his own development, Michael decided to dedicate his professional life to helping people navigate the difficulties of life and launch their future into motion. For more than 25 years, he has been helping teens and adults to use what they have gone through as a catalyst for success rather than an obstacle for failure.\n\nIn 2008, Michael founded Youth Voices Center, Inc. a non-profit with the mission of helping young people to become active, productive members of society by overcoming their obstacles, their history, stereotypes and even their own self-image and limiting beliefs. Michael is the author of \"Be Encouraged: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement\", a daily motivational book.\n \nHere are some questions I asked Michael that you will benefit from by

[[:encoded, "“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” I think this is a great quote by Vern McLellan.\n\nWe all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We spend every second of every day doing something. Are those activities moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are?\n\nI just wanted to take a quick moment to say how much I appreciate your business and continued support.\n\nIt is a pleasure for me to be able to serve entrepreneurs and business professionals like you.\n\nI believe that you and I have the ability to have a positive impact on this world. That's why I'm so excited to serve our community.\n\n2020 has been written and I hope our relationship will grow into something even more amazing in 2021.\n\nWhen hard-working, values- and goals-driven people like you and I put our heads together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish.\n\n

[[:encoded, "Maintaining balance when the demands of work and life are pulling you in different directions can be a bit challenging at times. What’s at the heart of finding balance in your life? Peace, happiness, rest, health? The definition of balance is different for everyone: What may be balance to me may not be balance to you; which is why it’s important to get to the heart of what’s uniquely important in your life. \n\nLet’s explore the 14 tips to help you maintain work life balance. Choose 1 or 2 of the 14 tips to help you get even better at having work life balance.\n\nTip #1. Identify Your Core Values (what is truly important to you in life)\nAbove all, honoring your core values is vital to maintaining a sense of balance because it directly affects your quality of life. Identify your core values and make the necessary life/work changes that honor them, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. To help you identify your core values, complete my Values Clarificatio

[[:encoded, "I wanted to take a minute to say Happy Holiday, and thank you for listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. \n\nI’m wishing you and your family the very happiest of holidays. Continue to let me know how I can be of service to you on your goal achievement journey, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life. I’m always happy to hear from you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening. Happy Holiday!\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-s

[[:encoded, "Does your business plan have holes? Do you even have a business plan? When was the last time you looked at it (last January when you created it)? Many aspects of a business plan are overlooked and that can lead to professional disaster. Before you can build a successful business, you must first learn how to create a solid business plan. Not surprisingly, writing a business plan can be a tedious process. You may be tempted to jump in head first, but it’s important to pinpoint these basic questions before you move forward. Given the adequate preparation and attention a successful business plan needs, your worthwhile investment will build your business on a solid foundation. Now, let’s explore the four essentials of successful business planning. \n\n1. Defined Purpose: Before you can go anywhere, you must first know where you are headed. Ever attempt a cross-country road-trip without a map or GPS? Well, building a business plan without having a vision for the business is much like dri

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about being a Dreamer or a Doer – which is the only thing stopping you from achieving your goals.\n\nYou set goals, yet you don’t achieve them. Time and time again you find yourself stopping midway between the start and finish lines. You start off running out of the gate, enthused and driven to make a difference this time, but each time, something derails you from sticking to the game plan.\n\nPerhaps you convinced yourself that it was lack of time, energy, or resources. You simply didn’t have the time to stick to it or that a 5am run or late night at the gym was the last thing you felt motivated to do. You didn’t have a babysitter…or the money…or the will power.\n\nIt’s the classic paradox of Dreamer vs. Doer.\n\nAs you know, my Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/excuses-dont-count-results-rule-book/) philosophy is the basis for my coaching business because excuses are never the real reason you stop short of your goals. No, the real r

[[:encoded, "Sean Lowery is a highly motivated and passionate entrepreneur. While living in his mom's basement, Sean was called T-shirt boy. Now he runs a 7-figure e-commerce and clothing business called United Monograms. Sean is a thought leader and innovator in his industry. He strives to teach and impact millions of entrepreneurs and individuals around the world. Sean has overcome economic hardships, negativity from peers, and greatly sacrificed many things to make his business flourish. His incredible work ethic, passion to serve others, and obsession to build an empire, makes Sean the success story he is today. Building a business that generates over $10 Million dollars a year, with 20+ employees and thousands of clients worldwide, takes blood, sweat, and tears. Through his journey and experiences, Sean brought us an extensive amount of value in our 29 minutes together.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Sean that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n\n1.\tWhat specific steps did

[[:encoded, "Sean Lowery is a highly motivated and passionate entrepreneur. While living in his mom's basement, Sean was called T-shirt boy. Now he runs a 7-figure e-commerce and clothing business called United Monograms. Sean is a thought leader and innovator in his industry. He strives to teach and impact millions of entrepreneurs and individuals around the world. Sean has overcome economic hardships, negativity from peers, and greatly sacrificed many things to make his business flourish. His incredible work ethic, passion to serve others, and obsession to build an empire, makes Sean the success story he is today. Building a business that generates over $10 Million dollars a year, with 20+ employees and thousands of clients worldwide, takes blood, sweat, and tears. Through his journey and experiences, Sean brought us an extensive amount of value in our 29 minutes together.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Sean that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n\n1.\tWhat specific steps did

[[:encoded, "How would you answer this question? Are you a grateful person? \n\nAre you thankful for the good things, big and small, in your life?\n\nAs quickly as time moves, technology advances, all the work deadlines and a long to-do list, and personal chores we have to do, it is sometimes too easy to forget all the things we are grateful for and all the gifts we receive every day. I’m talking about simple things like, the air we breathe, the health we have, and our friendships. There is always something to be thankful for, in my opinion. I’m just as guilty as most of us and sometimes forget to focus on all the things that I’m grateful for, but I do try to be even more grateful each week and as time goes on.\n\nJim Rohn has a great quote. He said: “Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want.” \n\nWhat are all the things you are grateful for?\n\nAt the end of the day, right before you go to sleep, think about all those things you are grateful for, and see how w

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 3 Tips for Building a Team that Increases Your Firm's Success.\n\nIf you want to learn how to build a team that builds success, you will want to take a look at the big picture. Take any successful entrepreneur, and behind him or her, you will find a well-suited team of supportive, knowledgeable, and energetic members all dedicated to increasing the success of your business.\n\nTip #1 for building a team that builds success. If you’re trying to understand how to build a team that builds success, you should first pinpoint the mission of your business. Only when you have a clear understanding, as a leader, of the mission of your business, can you build the right team. When you can clearly identify and emotionally connect with the mission, you are able to identify the right people who are best suited to support the success of your business.\n\nDepending on the mission statement of the business, you may need to focus on building a team of creatives, analytics,

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 10 No-Cost, Low-Cost Ways to Market Your Business for Increased Success. \n\nGreat marketing goes beyond traditional marketing strategies. We’ve been experiencing a whole new era of online and offline marketing that allow you to market one-to-many for the best results. You don’t need expensive marketing resources to produce great results - here’s where you can get creative and have fun! Here are 10 No-Cost and Low-Cost Ways to Market Your Businesses.\n\nTip #1: Reach Out To Strategic Partners\nStrategic Partners are a complement (not competition) to your business (as your business is to theirs). Provide an Ideal Client Description and ask if they know someone who is an ideal fit. If they do know someone who would benefit from working with you, ask them to pass along your contact information to the prospect. (Asking for the prospect’s contact information - and contacting them directly - may not always be appropriate. Follow the Strategic Partner’s client privacy pol