I recently created a blog post for Mamamadefood.com on the topic of productivity. See an extract below, which I hope may help anyone looking for a productivity boost.
Are you as productive as you can be, or do you find you waste time becoming distracted or jumping between tasks? Productivity can prove particularly challenging as many of us continue home working, and look for ways to transition to a work headspace simply by switching between rooms or into a desk space. Consider following these tips to power up your productivity, feel more focused and use your time better.
Here are 7 key things that you can do to improve your productivity:
1. Seek clarity around your role and responsibilities. Know the big-ticket items you need to focus on.
2. Ditch bad working habits and distractions: turn off notifications, work in batches, create templates.
3. Declutter your inbox and consider a social media clean up – unfollow any accounts that aren’t positive influences for you.
4. Delegate individual tasks which are swamping you, so you can focus on the important outcomes that align with the company vision.
5. Learn to effectively communicate expectations and set boundaries with others to allow for deep thinking time.
6. Save your energy: stop spending so much time in meetings, on phone calls and away from your key tasks. Save your processing power for high-productivity work.
7. Assess your health: are you getting enough Vitamin D? It’s important to get out and get some sunshine. Make time for exercise – it’s amazing the energy you can produce by tiring yourself out physically. Check your diet – stock up on healthy favourites such as leafy greens and good fats.
Looking for more help? My Productivity Masterclass may be what you need to increase your productivity skills. Full of helpful hacks and discussion around common professional problems. Gain time and clarity on “big ticket” items in your personal and professional life.
See more details of some of the workshops and programmes that I offer below:
There are many things you can do as a Manager supporting your team member/s to return to work after maternity leave. Here are some ones to get you started and reflect the conversations I’ve had with clients on they wish they had been supported, or what they didn’t know like how to organise KiT days…
Right now I’m working with a company to coach all of their returners and at the end of next year, I will have supported 10 of their women to return. If you’re a HR Manager or you’d like to find out more then send me a DM.
I’d also love to hear, if you’re a Manager, what things do you do to support women back into work, or what do you wish your Manager had done…? Let’s chat in the comments ⬇️
Olivia x
There are many things you can do as a Manager supporting your team member/s to return to work after maternity leave. Here are some ones to get you started and reflect the conversations I’ve had with clients on they wish they had been supported, or what they didn’t know like how to organise KiT days…
Right now I’m working with a company to coach all of their returners and at the end of next year, I will have supported 10 of their women to return. If you’re a HR Manager or you’d like to find out more then send me a DM.
I’d also love to hear, if you’re a Manager, what things do you do to support women back into work, or what do you wish your Manager had done…? Let’s chat in the comments ⬇️
Olivia x
What would you like your HR team to focus on in 2024 so that your company is a better place to work…? Sharing my views, and I’d love to hear yours too ⬇️
What would you like your HR team to focus on in 2024 so that your company is a better place to work…? Sharing my views, and I’d love to hear yours too ⬇️
Organisations are working hard to create more leadership diversity and implement better flexible work policies, yet, we are still a long way from every person, including women, no matter what stage they are at in their career being offered these opportunities. Nearly half of working adults have caring responsibilities outside of work with the majority falling to women*. And so we are calling out for organisations that truly offer flexible work – all too often I hear of organisations championing their policies but the employee experience does not reflect this policy or sentiment.
This week I’ve had three separate conversations with clients about flexible working and the same challenges keep coming up – scroll through carousel to read these.
I was however delighted to read this FT article with one of the women I’ve worked with (to help her regain her confidence at work) Megan Gray who has continued to advocate for alternative work models, especially for working mothers since having her daughter Lily and having her request to do set hours (eg 9am-5pm) was declined by a major law firm to meet her caring responsibilities.
Helping women to negotiate flexible working and supporting organisations to better understand how they can create policies that truly support the diversity of workforces is my jam.
To discuss the ways that I can help you including paid-for services: my business case template letter to your Manager and 1:1 session on managing objections that could come up so that your request is accepted, complete the form which is in the link in bio.
For enquiries about my corporate services, you can email me at oliviabath@thewomensvault.com or complete the form in the link in my bio.
Olivia
* Source – Ipsos Report 2021: 44% per cent of working adults, have caring responsibilities and women found they do more even when they are the joint carer.
Organisations are working hard to create more leadership diversity and implement better flexible work policies, yet, we are still a long way from every person, including women, no matter what stage they are at in their career being offered these opportunities. Nearly half of working adults have caring responsibilities outside of work with the majority falling to women*. And so we are calling out for organisations that truly offer flexible work – all too often I hear of organisations championing their policies but the employee experience does not reflect this policy or sentiment.
This week I’ve had three separate conversations with clients about flexible working and the same challenges keep coming up – scroll through carousel to read these.
I was however delighted to read this FT article with one of the women I’ve worked with (to help her regain her confidence at work) Megan Gray who has continued to advocate for alternative work models, especially for working mothers since having her daughter Lily and having her request to do set hours (eg 9am-5pm) was declined by a major law firm to meet her caring responsibilities.
Helping women to negotiate flexible working and supporting organisations to better understand how they can create policies that truly support the diversity of workforces is my jam.
To discuss the ways that I can help you including paid-for services: my business case template letter to your Manager and 1:1 session on managing objections that could come up so that your request is accepted, complete the form which is in the link in bio.
For enquiries about my corporate services, you can email me at oliviabath@thewomensvault.com or complete the form in the link in my bio.
Olivia
* Source – Ipsos Report 2021: 44% per cent of working adults, have caring responsibilities and women found they do more even when they are the joint carer.
Anyone else had a day like I did last week? 👋
You’re rushing around, ready to deliver an important presentation to a bunch of Executives and you have Spag Bol for lunch…and you’re wearing white. I know the world feels a bit heavy right now and there’s a lot going on…This was a very normal moment in my week last week and I hope it resonates with you. Olivia x
Anyone else had a day like I did last week? 👋
You’re rushing around, ready to deliver an important presentation to a bunch of Executives and you have Spag Bol for lunch…and you’re wearing white. I know the world feels a bit heavy right now and there’s a lot going on…This was a very normal moment in my week last week and I hope it resonates with you. Olivia x
I’ve been doing a bit of reflecting on what I love to do, how to make a difference and have the greatest impact…
Here’s some of the ways I do that. I’ve got a some capacity in 2024 and was last night booked for a big project for Jan and Feb 2024 which I’m so excited about!
Please send me a DM or email if you’d like to organise a time to chat about how I can help you or your business.
Olivia x
I’ve been doing a bit of reflecting on what I love to do, how to make a difference and have the greatest impact…
Here’s some of the ways I do that. I’ve got a some capacity in 2024 and was last night booked for a big project for Jan and Feb 2024 which I’m so excited about!
Please send me a DM or email if you’d like to organise a time to chat about how I can help you or your business.
Olivia x
I recently did a speech on Imposter Syndrome to a company and I was struck by how many women and men shared the situations where they don’t feel confident. When they didn’t believe in themselves.
So my message for your today is…you are stronger and more capable than you dare yourself to believe. So keep going! Keep trying! Don’t give up. I believe in you.
I’m taking bookings for 2024 for coaching and my Imposter Syndrome talks and Manager workshop. To find out more, DM me.
Olivia x
I recently did a speech on Imposter Syndrome to a company and I was struck by how many women and men shared the situations where they don’t feel confident. When they didn’t believe in themselves.
So my message for your today is…you are stronger and more capable than you dare yourself to believe. So keep going! Keep trying! Don’t give up. I believe in you.
I’m taking bookings for 2024 for coaching and my Imposter Syndrome talks and Manager workshop. To find out more, DM me.
Olivia x
Happy 5th Birthday to my darling boy who made me a Mummy. I couldn’t have imagined how much fun (or exhausting) it would be 💕
Happy 5th Birthday to my darling boy who made me a Mummy. I couldn’t have imagined how much fun (or exhausting) it would be 💕
Are any nodding at any of these?
If you are being overlooked at work, very likely you need to work on boosting your own visibility.
Never fear of coming across arrogant or too big for your boots. Learn to articulate your strengths and share the work you do. Loudly.
The Working Mum`s toolkit is full of confidence boosting, imposter busting, boundary setting tools – and it`s only £37. Download your kit today.
Olivia
#workfromhomemum #workfromhomeonline #workfromwhereever #PersonalBrandingTips #PersonalBrandingExpert #PersonalBranding101 #LifeOfAWorkingMum #MumInBusiness #WorkingMumLife #UKMums #MumsBossUK #HerBusiness #MotherhoodGoals #UKMumSquad #MoreThanAMum
Are any nodding at any of these?
If you are being overlooked at work, very likely you need to work on boosting your own visibility.
Never fear of coming across arrogant or too big for your boots. Learn to articulate your strengths and share the work you do. Loudly.
The Working Mum`s toolkit is full of confidence boosting, imposter busting, boundary setting tools – and it`s only £37. Download your kit today.
Olivia
#workfromhomemum #workfromhomeonline #workfromwhereever #PersonalBrandingTips #PersonalBrandingExpert #PersonalBranding101 #LifeOfAWorkingMum #MumInBusiness #WorkingMumLife #UKMums #MumsBossUK #HerBusiness #MotherhoodGoals #UKMumSquad #MoreThanAMum
