Time Billionaires: Mindset and Time Management for Work & Life

Rebecca Shaddix
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Time Billionaires is the podcast for high-performing professionals who know they could be getting more out of life. Whether you're busy doing the things you think you have to do while longing for the things you actually want to do, or simply seeking more intention and groundedness in how you spend your time, this show is for you. If you expect to live another 31 years, you have over a billion seconds left. Hosted by Rebecca Shaddix, Time Billionaires teaches you how to spend that time like the billionaire you already are by transforming those overlooked 90-second to 15-minute "micromoments" throughout your day into purposeful opportunities for more intentional, grounded living. Each 7-15-minute episode combines science-backed insights with practical strategies that busy executives, entrepreneurs, and overwhelmed parents can implement immediately. Through engaging conversations with accomplished professionals, neuroscientists, and behavioral experts, you'll discover how small, intentional choices in your existing micromoments create a compounding effect that transforms how productive, connected, and alive you feel. Because when you spend your micromoments intentionally, you don't just get more done – you get more out of life. For more insights on turning hidden minutes into your greatest asset, connect with Rebecca and follow the podcast on LinkedIn!  Time Billionaires on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-billionaires-pod Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccashaddix/   Subscribe to follow the show.

  1. Your Office is Killing Your Focus: 3 Nature Breaks to Reduce Burnout with Dr. John La Puma — Part 1

    2D AGO

    Your Office is Killing Your Focus: 3 Nature Breaks to Reduce Burnout with Dr. John La Puma — Part 1

    How can you reset your focus, reduce burnout, and improve productivity without changing your entire schedule? In part 1 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Rebecca talks with Dr. John La Puma, a physician, professionally trained chef, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and TED speaker. He is a pioneer in culinary medicine and has taught at Harvard University, helping thousands use food, nature, and simple lifestyle changes to improve their health, focus, and overall well-being. In this episode, Rebecca and John break down how small micromoments outdoors and simple indoor environmental changes can restore focus, reduce overwhelm, and improve daily productivity. Something as simple as opening a window in can measurably improve creativity and focus. John explains why burnout is often driven by your environment, not personal failure, and how constant screen exposure contributes to what he calls “ulta-processed time.” He also shares how daylight, time in nature, and reducing screen overload can improve sleep, increase energy, and support long-term wellbeing. If you’ve been struggling with screen fatigue, lack of focus, or feeling overwhelmed during the day, this episode gives you clear, science-backed ways to improve your focus, productivity, and overall well-being starting today. What You’ll Learn: How a 5-minute horizon reset can reduce eye strain and improve focus Why morning daylight improves energy, focus, and sleep quality How indoor air and CO₂ levels impact productivity and cognitive performance What “digital burnout” is and how to reduce screen-related overwhelm How 17 minutes in nature improves mood, focus, and overall well-being How evening light exposure affects melatonin and sleep quality Timestamps: Culinary Medicine and Focus: Why Environment Matters – 0:00 How to Reduce Eye Strain and Reset Focus – 1:45 Morning Routine for Better Energy and Productivity – 4:20 Digital Burnout and Screen Overload Explained – 7:00 How Nature Improves Focus and Wellbeing – 10:45 Connect with John LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlapuma/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Time Billionaires(00:01:48) - Step outside for 15 minutes a day(00:10:37) - How to Reset Your Brain with Nature

    17 min
  2. Reclaim Your Focus: Easy ways to Turn Meeting Recovery Into Micromoments with Julia Farina — Part 2

    MAY 6

    Reclaim Your Focus: Easy ways to Turn Meeting Recovery Into Micromoments with Julia Farina — Part 2

    Burnout. Notification overload. Lost focus. If you're a high-performing professional drowning in Slack alerts and back-to-back meetings, this episode is your reset. In this episode of Time Billionaires, host Rebecca Shaddix speaks with Julia Farina, Director of Product Marketing at Calendly, about how she recovered from burnout in under a year by redesigning how she manages notifications, focus time, and energy recovery. Julia and Rebecca break down the neuroscience of reactive vs. focused thinking, and share actionable strategies for deep work, digital boundaries, and micromoment recovery that busy executives and entrepreneurs can implement today. What You'll Learn: How to turn off Slack notifications and batch messages to protect deep work blocks and prevent burnout Why timed focus sprints outperform open-ended work sessions for creativity and cognitive performance How one-minute micro-recovery exercises between meetings reduce overwhelm and restore mental clarity The boundary-setting language that signals priorities, builds confidence, and protects creative energy How to structure your calendar around energy levels — separating creative work from admin tasks for peak productivity Timestamps: Turn off Slack notifications to protect deep work blocks – 02:46 Reactive multitasking vs. batch-processing messages for focus and efficiency – 08:45 Scheduling creative work vs. admin tasks by energy level – 11:20 Building confidence with autonomy-based boundary language – 13:30 One-minute micro-recovery snacks to reset between meetings – 19:12 Connect with Julia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliafarina1/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Stop Burnishing Your Time(00:01:05) - Micro- Moments Count(00:04:27) - How to Manage Your Notifications(00:14:07) - I Have Confidence In Your Ability to Figure This Out(00:16:50) - What's something to Do With Just 2 Minutes?(00:23:00) - How to Rest Your Mind(00:23:42) - Getting Started with a New Habit(00:25:23) - A micro-moment of reclaiming your time

    26 min
  3. Speed Up Your Workflow: Overcome Perfectionism with Bad First Drafts, Julia Farina — Part 1

    APR 29

    Speed Up Your Workflow: Overcome Perfectionism with Bad First Drafts, Julia Farina — Part 1

    How do you tackle massive, undefined projects without letting perfectionism paralyze your progress? In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca sits down with Julia Farina, Director of Product Marketing at Calendly, to deconstruct the frameworks that turn "nebulous" projects into manageable wins. Whether you are leading a team at a tech giant or managing your own creative workload, Julia shares how to stop the "perfectionism spiral" and start building time wealth through smarter execution. Rebecca and Julia explore how timed “hashtag bad version” (#badversion) drafts can help you quickly generate ideas without getting stuck in perfectionism. They dive into why adopting a researcher-oriented mindset, where you ask questions first instead of trying to have all the answers, leads to smarter insights and stronger team alignment.  They also discuss how focusing on micromoments of work, rather than long marathon sessions, prevents burnout and speeds up feedback loops. Julia highlights the importance of conducting a listening tour to gather input from diverse stakeholders and customers, and explains how defining acceptable misses instead of aiming for flawless outcomes creates clarity, helping teams prioritize effectively and make faster decisions. What You'll Learn: Why creating a “hashtag bad version” (#badversion) unlocks creativity and avoids analysis paralysis How short, focused sprints move projects forward faster than marathon sessions Why asking questions first improves insight and team alignment How gathering stakeholder and customer feedback builds confidence and alignment Why defining realistic standards helps prioritize work and make faster decisions Timestamps Mindset shifts for tackling “nebulous projects” – 02:30 Conducting a listening tour to gather stakeholder and customer insights – 05:15 Embracing the “#badversion” draft to overcome perfectionism – 09:45 Defining an “acceptable miss” to stay focused on impact vs. minutiae – 12:10 Iterating with feedback and user testing for continuous improvement – 15:20 Connect with Julia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliafarina1/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Time Billionaires(00:01:53) - How to Manage Big, Unclear Projects(00:12:00) - How to Write a Bad First Draft

    19 min
  4. How to Have More Energy Without Working Less (Avoid Burnout) with Amy Loden Tiffany

    APR 22

    How to Have More Energy Without Working Less (Avoid Burnout) with Amy Loden Tiffany

    What if the biggest threat to your health isn't what you think?  In this episode of the Time Billionaires podcast, Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany reveals a shocking truth: lack of movement throughout the day impacts life expectancy more than smoking. As a physician, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker, Amy shares how high performers can reclaim their time, health, and energy without adding hours to their day. Rebecca and Amy explore why most people don't have a time management problem, they have a priority management problem. From the one-hour weekly calendar audit that changes everything to why micromanagement steals from your future, this conversation is packed with evidence-based strategies for sustainable success. Plus, Amy shares why common early health complications are an untapped predictor of future health, and what everyone should ask their parents about their year days. What You'll Learn: Why lack of movement is more harmful than smoking (and how five minutes of air squats can make a meaningful impact) The difference between time management and priority management, and why most people are solving the wrong problem How a one-hour weekly calendar audit helps you align your time with your actual values Why every time you say "I'll just do it myself," you're stealing from your future time bank account The threshold between high standards and micromanagement (and how to know which side you're on) How to reframe "I have to" into "I get to" for more empowering choices about your time If you want to stop stealing from your future by doing tasks others could handle, turn fragmented minutes into meaningful movement and health gains, and align your daily decisions with your actual priorities instead of just reacting to urgency, this episode gives you the medical evidence and frameworks to reclaim control. Timestamps: 01:38 - The one-hour calendar audit that changes everything 03:00 - Priority management vs. time management 04:15 - When delegating feels harder than doing it yourself 06:09 - Trust the people you hired to do their jobs 08:00 - How pregnancy complications reveal future health trajectories 11:30 - The compounding impacts of early health exposures 12:40 - The shocking truth: Sitting is worse than smoking 15:22 - You can make more money, but you can't make more time 16:30 - "I get to" vs. "I have to", the power of reframing 17:35 - Defining success for yourself on complex projects Get in Touch with Amy! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-loden/ Website: https://vitalitymwc.org/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Make More Money by Working Less(00:00:50) - How to Prioritize Your Time(00:06:14) - Pregnancy and its health complications(00:09:25) - Oversharing vs. Undersharing(00:12:38) - Healthy for You: Movement

    19 min
  5. How to Feel Less Busy Without Changing Your Schedule

    APR 15

    How to Feel Less Busy Without Changing Your Schedule

    This episode of Time Billionaires explores a simple but powerful question: why do we feel like we never have enough time, and how can we regain control of it? We explore three words that don’t translate neatly into English: the Icelandic word tíma, the Japanese word boketto, and the (South American) Spanish word vacilando. Understanding these words helps us understand how language shapes the way we experience time, focus, and daily decisions. By naming these experiences, Rebecca explains how we can shift from reactive busyness to more intentional, satisfying use of our time. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in constant productivity mode, or unsure where your time is going, this episode breaks down practical ways to rethink your schedule using small, intentional micromoments. Rebecca covers: Why saying “I don’t have time” is often a hidden prioritization decision How boketto (intentional pause and mind-wandering) can improve focus and creativity What vacilando teaches about slowing down and enjoying the process, not just outcomes How small micromoments can reduce overwhelm and improve daily satisfaction A simple way to evaluate tasks and reduce unnecessary commitments Why feeling “time-rich” is more about perception than actual hours If you want to feel more in control of your time, reduce stress, and bring more clarity into your day, this episode offers practical, realistic ways to start. For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:01) - Time Is the Only Wealth(00:00:47) - Words That Don't Translate Into English(00:05:35) - Three Micro Moments for Reclaiming Time(00:06:28) - Micro-moments in which you stop thinking about the outcome

    12 min
  6. Digital Natives, Real Connections: Social Media Secrets with Ashley Faus — Part 2

    APR 8

    Digital Natives, Real Connections: Social Media Secrets with Ashley Faus — Part 2

    How do you decide what's too personal to share on LinkedIn, and what makes you more human and relatable?  In Part 2 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Ashley Faus tackles the delicate balance between authenticity and professionalism, revealing her filtering framework for what goes public versus what stays private. Rebecca and Ashley explore why "the internet is forever" matters for VP-level careers, how COVID accelerated the shift toward showing up as whole humans online, and why saying "everybody gets this wrong" immediately puts people on the defensive. Plus, Ashley shares her controversial advice: just start, with two simple prompts that make posting less scary. What You'll Learn: The "internet is forever" litmus test: Will this post age well if a hiring manager sees it in 5-10 years? How to decide if you're sharing genuine humanity versus reaching for cringe analogies ("here's what my engagement taught me about B2B sales") The red flags that make you sound like "the only authority" instead of inviting dialogue (hint: "everybody gets this wrong") Why having competitors or similar ideas is actually a good sign, not a threat Two simple prompts to overcome the fear of starting: "A question I asked today" and "a question I answered today" If you want to show up authentically on LinkedIn without oversharing, navigate the line between personal and professional in a post-COVID world, and overcome the paralysis of "what if it's cringe," this episode gives you the filtering framework and tactical prompts to just start sharing. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening: The internet is forever, how will this age? 02:54 - The hiring manager test: Would this be a red flag? 05:48 - COVID's acceleration of showing up as whole humans 09:15 - Blending personal hobbies with professional content 11:00 - The four pillars of thought leadership framework 12:30 - Why "everybody gets this wrong" puts people on the defensive 14:45 - Competitors aren't threats; similar ideas validate the market 17:00 - Why you're not that special (and that's empowering) 18:30 - Collaborating with "competitors" strengthens everyone 22:45 - Everything you consume shapes how you think 23:30 - The salt gratitude example and compounding connections 24:00 - Just start: "A question I asked" and "a question I answered today" Get in Touch with Ashley! Website: https://ashleyfaus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfaus/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it.

    12 min
  7. 5-Minute Content Breaks: Quick & Impactful Engagement with Ashley Faus — Part 1

    APR 2

    5-Minute Content Breaks: Quick & Impactful Engagement with Ashley Faus — Part 1

    What if creating content and building genuine connections on LinkedIn didn't require hours of dedicated time?  In Part 1 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian and author of Human Centered Marketing, reveals how she builds her professional presence while literally at the gym, in 5-10 minute micromoments throughout her day. Rebecca and Ashley explore the expansive definition of content (it's not just 20-page ebooks), why commenting is the lowest barrier to entry for building relationships, and how to curate your LinkedIn feed intentionally by following people 1-2 steps ahead of you instead of chasing influencers who are 50 steps ahead. Plus, Ashley shares why you should never show up on LinkedIn the way you'd never show up in real life, by immediately trying to sell something. What You'll Learn: Why content isn't just long-form assets, it's the Slack messages, emails, and comments you already create daily How to shift from creating assets that drive clicks to creating connections that drive outcomes with real humans Why context matters more than novelty, and how sharing your specific situation helps others filter advice through their own lens How the LinkedIn algorithm rewards engagement and why your feed quality is entirely within your control Why commenting without selling builds relationships faster than any pitch ever could If you want to build genuine professional connections on LinkedIn without dedicating hours to content creation, curate a feed that actually serves your goals, and leverage micromoments throughout your day to engage authentically, this episode gives you the tactical framework to start commenting and connecting today. Timestamps: 01:37 - Redefining content: It's not just 20-page ebooks 03:00 - Driving outcomes with humans, not creating assets for clicks 04:15 - The relatability factor: You're not that special (and that's good) 05:30 - Why everything's been said, but not by you, in your way 06:45 - The importance of context in making advice actionable 10:15 - Learning from adjacent fields and adapting insights to your context 11:30 - How lack of context creates unnecessary controversy 12:45 - How to curate your LinkedIn feed intentionally 14:45 - How the LinkedIn algorithm rewards your engagement patterns Get in Touch with Ashley! Website: https://ashleyfaus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfaus/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it.

    16 min
  8. Building Creativity & Belonging Through Simple Rituals with Erica Keswin — Part 2

    MAR 25

    Building Creativity & Belonging Through Simple Rituals with Erica Keswin — Part 2

    What if feeling more connected to the people in your life was as simple as serving the same dinner every Friday night?  In Part 2 of this conversation, workplace strategist Erica Keswin reveals how small, repeated moments make connection not just possible, but effortless. From Friday dinner parties with the same menu (less stress, better flow) to opening your blinds as a morning transition ritual, Rebecca and Erica explore how simple rituals remove the friction from showing up for the people and moments that matter.  This conversation is for anyone who feels too busy, too disconnected, or too overwhelmed to prioritize connection. Erica shares practical examples of personal rituals that make gathering easier, transitions smoother, and everyday moments more meaningful, whether that's "scruffy hospitality" that welcomes friends without perfection, or small talk that actually builds belonging. Plus, how these same principles create connections at work without requiring a leadership title. What You'll Learn: Why beginnings and endings are prime opportunities for ritual creation The difference between rigid rituals and flexible personal rituals (intention matters more than precision) Why opening blinds, taking out trash, and making the same dinner every Friday can all qualify as powerful rituals How companies like McKinsey use rituals to create lifelong alumni connections and competitive advantage If you want to create team rituals that stick without needing formal authority, reduce loneliness and disconnection in hybrid work, and build connection through simple repeated moments that people actually look forward to, this episode gives you the frameworks and real-world examples to start experimenting today. Timestamps: 01:01 - How to start rituals without a formal leadership title 03:15 - Diagnostic questions: When do you feel most connected? 04:30 - Beginnings and endings as prime ritual real estate 07:00 - The ROI of small talk 09:30 - Transitions as built-in reflection opportunities 10:15 - Opening the blinds: Unconscious rituals becoming intentional 15:00 - Alumni rituals: Staying connected after transitions 16:59 - McKinsey's "you're already an alum" approach on day one 18:30 - How rituals create competitive advantage   19:45 - Friday dinner parties: Same menu, less stress, better flow 21:30 - Scruffy hospitality and flexible timing for new parents 22:15 - How rituals feel like magical: The shift in the room Connect with Erica  Erica’s Website: https://ericakeswin.com/ Erica’s Books: https://ericakeswin.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericakeswin/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn. And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Become a Billionaire in Your Life(00:00:47) - Micro-Millions: Setting Up Rituals(00:07:31) - What's a Habit You Can Reclaim?(00:08:48) - When Do You Feel Most Connected to Your Company?(00:10:41) - When do you feel most alive?(00:12:10) - Endings and Beginnings in Life(00:14:40) - Off-Boarding Rituals(00:21:21) - When does your child feel most like you?(00:21:49) - Reclaiming Your Time: The Rituals

    23 min
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Time Billionaires is the podcast for high-performing professionals who know they could be getting more out of life. Whether you're busy doing the things you think you have to do while longing for the things you actually want to do, or simply seeking more intention and groundedness in how you spend your time, this show is for you. If you expect to live another 31 years, you have over a billion seconds left. Hosted by Rebecca Shaddix, Time Billionaires teaches you how to spend that time like the billionaire you already are by transforming those overlooked 90-second to 15-minute "micromoments" throughout your day into purposeful opportunities for more intentional, grounded living. Each 7-15-minute episode combines science-backed insights with practical strategies that busy executives, entrepreneurs, and overwhelmed parents can implement immediately. Through engaging conversations with accomplished professionals, neuroscientists, and behavioral experts, you'll discover how small, intentional choices in your existing micromoments create a compounding effect that transforms how productive, connected, and alive you feel. Because when you spend your micromoments intentionally, you don't just get more done – you get more out of life. For more insights on turning hidden minutes into your greatest asset, connect with Rebecca and follow the podcast on LinkedIn!  Time Billionaires on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-billionaires-pod Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccashaddix/   Subscribe to follow the show.

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