The Productive Woman

Laura McClellan
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  • Self-Improvement
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A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish the things that matter most to them.

  1. Apr 15

    The Busy Woman's Guide to Batching Tasks

    In this episode, we explore task batching — grouping similar tasks together so you can reduce mental switching, improve focus, and move through your day more calmly and efficiently.

    32 min

  2. Apr 8

    Designing Your Ideal Week (with Flexibility for Real Life)

    Many of us don’t design our weeks — we inherit them. Appointments, obligations, and responsibilities fill the calendar, and before we know it, the week is full. But a full week isn’t always a meaningful one. In this episode, we explore how to design an ideal week—a flexible template shaped by your values, priorities, and real-life responsibilities—so your time reflects what matters most.

    24 min

  3. Mar 25

    Values-Based Planning: Heart Before Calendar

    A full calendar doesn’t always mean a meaningful life. This week we explore values-based planning — a thoughtful approach to organizing your time around what matters most, so your schedule reflects your priorities and your life moves in the direction you truly care about.

    33 min

  4. Mar 18

    The One-Hour Organizing Sprint

    Organizing often feels like something that requires a full weekend, lots of energy, and a perfectly clear schedule. But for most busy women, that kind of time is hard to come by. In this episode of The Productive Woman, we explore a simpler, more approachable strategy: the One-Hour Organizing Sprint. By focusing on a small, clearly defined space for just one hour, you can make meaningful progress without overwhelm.

    23 min

  5. Mar 11

    Quarterly Planning: The 90-Day Year (For Real Life)

    Annual goals can feel overwhelming. Weekly plans can feel reactive. But 90 days? That’s a timeframe that allows for meaningful progress — without pretending life won’t change. In this episode of The Productive Woman, we explore how to use quarterly planning as a realistic, flexible, and values-aligned way to move what matters forward.

    35 min

  6. Feb 25

    The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Productivity

    Productivity isn’t just about planners, calendars, and systems. It’s also shaped by the quiet stories we tell ourselves — about who we are, what we’re capable of, and what it means to “do enough.” This week we explore how our internal narratives influence our habits, confidence, and choices — and how gently revising them can change everything.

    28 min

  7. Feb 18

    Where Things Go: Creating Simple Homes for the Stuff You Use Every Day

    When the things we use every day have a place to go, life runs more smoothly, decision fatigue decreases, and daily stress softens. In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful organizing principle: giving everyday items a clear, logical home.

    29 min

  8. Feb 7

    Time Blocking for Real Life: Flexible Systems for Busy Women

    Time blocking is often talked about as a strict, rigid way to organize your day — but for busy women managing responsibilities, interruptions, and shifting energy levels, it needs to be flexible, supportive, and intentional. In this episode, we explore how to use time blocking in real life — not as a rigid schedule, but as a flexible system that helps protect what matters most.

    38 min
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A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish the things that matter most to them.

Information

  • Creator
    Laura McClellan
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    517
  • Copyright
    © 2014–2026 Laura McClellan
  • Show Website
    The Productive Woman

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