Learn and Work Smarter

Katie Azevedo

Whether you're a student or a working professional, the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast delivers the clarity, strategies, and encouragement you need to stay focused, organized, and on top of your tasks.  Hosted by Katie Azevedo, M.Ed.—a private executive function coach with 20 years of teaching experience and a deep background in ADHD and cognitive science—this show is your practical guide to building the real-life skills that school and work demand but rarely teach. Episodes cover a range of topics, including time management, productivity, studying smarter, focus strategies, task initiation, and executive function habits. Each topic is approached through a lens of neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and deep compassion. You’ll learn systems that are teachable, sustainable, and immediately actionable. No fluff. No hype. Just real strategies for getting things done, reducing stress, and showing up as the most capable version of yourself.

  1. 4d ago

    135. The Effort Trick (That Gets You Everything You Want)

    Send me a message!🤓 Don’t get me wrong – goals are awesome to have. They can inspire hope and dreams and cool visions we have for our futures. But focusing on the outcome we want (aka our goal) never gets us the outcome we want. I know, the irony. In this week’s episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I reveal why outcome-based goals are designed to make us fail, and the mistake I see students and professionals make when they set these kinds of goals. Then I share the secret effort trick (bahaha, it’s not really a secret) that will get you closer to your goals than literally anything else. What You Learn: The biggest mistake students and professionals make when setting goalsHow outcome-based goals set you up to failWhat outcome-based goals do to your confidenceThe right way to set goals so that you actually have a chance of meeting themThe effort trick that’s basically magic and gets you everything you want 🔗 Resources Mentioned: ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/135)Episode 15: How to Manage EmailEpisode 54: The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Accomplishment EverEpisode 106: The Anti-Goal Setting StrategySubmit a question to the showFree weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD) ❤️ Connect: Subscribe on YouTubeInstagramTikTokFacebookPinterest⭐Use code HEADSTART100 at https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/specialoffer for an instant $100 savings off enrollment. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

    135. The Effort Trick (That Gets You Everything You Want)

  2. Jul 9

    134. Behind-the-Scenes of Real Student Coaching (Sneak Peek Access)

    Send me a message!🤓 Come peek behind the curtain of SchoolHabits University! Every month inside my signature study skills program, I offer live coaching on Zoom so student never get stuck navigating the program, school, their courses, or anything else on their minds. In this special episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing a Q&A call from a few months back when the calls weren’t live. (Since then, they're all live!) Listen in as I answer a ton of questions that students submitted in advance. Want me to answer your unlimited questions too? Join us on the inside! What You Learn: How to deal with a disorganized and "bad" professorHow to find time to study when planning out your weekFinding time to use spaced repetition when you're super busyPutting things in our own words when the teacher/textbook says it betterRemembering what you study when you have ADHDManaging and syncing multiple calendars (Outlook and Google)🔗 Resources Mentioned: ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/134)Submit a question to the showFree weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD)❤️ Connect: InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube⭐Use code HEADSTART100 at https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/specialoffer for an instant $100 savings off enrollment. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

    134. Behind-the-Scenes of Real Student Coaching (Sneak Peek Access)

  3. Jul 2

    133. Study Breaks and Finishing Projects Without Deadlines (Q&A)

    Send me a message!🤓 In this Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show. Question One: A student asks for study break ideas that will increase his focus when he returns to the work. Question Two: A professional asks for strategies for completing projects that don’t have deadlines, but that are still important to finish. What You Learn: Practical study break ideas for 5, 15 and 30-minute breaksThe one kind of activity that is the WORST to do during your study breakWhy projects without urgent deadlines are hard to completeA deadline strategy that adds urgency to non-deadline tasksA practical approach for making sure you’re always making at least some progress on non-deadline projects🔗 Resources Mentioned: ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/131)Submit a question to the showFree weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD)Episode 132: The DO Date StrategyEpisode 63: My 3-Bucket Productivity System❤️ Connect: InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube⭐Use code HEADSTART100 at https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/specialoffer for an instant $100 savings off enrollment. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

    133. Study Breaks and Finishing Projects Without Deadlines (Q&A)

  4. Jun 25

    132. The DO Date Hack that Makes DUE Dates Easy (Micro-Strategy)

    Send me a message!🤓 Most people focus on due dates -- as in, this final deadline. But the due date of a project has nothing to do with you actually getting it done. Enter the DO date. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I make the case that focusing on DO dates is far more effective than wasting our energy stressing about DUE dates. In fact, DO dates make DUE dates just ... happen. What You Learn: Why focusing on deadlines is the wrong approachWhat exactly a DO date isHow to implement the DO date strategy in your everyday life (work, school, or personal)🔗 Resources Mentioned: ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/132)Submit a question to the showFree weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD)Episode 124: How to Reach Deadlines Without Losing Your MindEpisode 113: The 6-Part Ecosystem All Students NeedEpisode 95: Time Estimation StrategiesEpisode 54: The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Accomplishment Ever❤️ Connect: InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube ⭐Use code HEADSTART100 at https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/specialoffer for an instant $100 savings off enrollment. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

    132. The DO Date Hack that Makes DUE Dates Easy (Micro-Strategy)

  5. Jun 18

    131. Why We Know What to Do But Still Don't Do It

    Send me a message!🤓 It’s one thing to know what to do, but it’s a whole other thing to actually DO it. This is a struggle that so many of my private clients – students and professionals – deal with. They have the information, they’ve been instructed on what to do … and yet, they still aren’t taking action. For people with ADHD, this phenomenon is even worse. There’s a reason why this is happening, and it might not be what you expect. What You'll Learn: The reason you know exactly what to do but still don't do it The identity-based question to ask yourself instead of "do I feel like doing this right now?"How to make future consequences feel real enough to actually move you to act today2 critical mindset shifts you need before taking action is even possible3 practical strategies that close the knowing-doing gap immediately🔗 Resources Mentioned: ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/131)Submit a question to the showFree weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD)Episode 07: How to Learn ThingsEpisode 55: How to Use Body Doubling to Focus Better❤️ Connect: InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube⭐Use code HEADSTART100 at https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/specialoffer for an instant $100 savings off enrollment. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

    131. Why We Know What to Do But Still Don't Do It

  6. Jun 11

    130. How to Ask for Help in College – with Psychologist Dr. Susan VanScoyoc

    Send me a message!🤓 College can make students feel all kinds of ways: thrilled at the freedom, excited at the possibilities, and overwhelmed with the independence that's suddenly expected of them. In my conversation with board-certified psychologist Dr. Susan VanScoyoc, we talk about how to ask for help when college gets hard — and why most students (and their parents) are getting this wrong. Dr. VanScoyoc is the founder of Campus Confidant, where she helps families navigate the emotional and practical challenges of the college years. Her core message: college is a bridge, not a launch. What You'll Learn: The 4 myths that stop college students from asking for helpWhy "I should be able to handle this" is the most dangerous thing a student can thinkThe 3 types of support you can ask for (and which one is the easiest place to start)What a "bandwidth checker" is — and why every student needs oneWhat parents can watch for when their student goes quietTips for parents: how to offer support without jumping straight to solutions 🔗 Resources Mentioned: ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/130)Submit a question to the showFree weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD) ❤️ Connect: InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube About Dr. VanScoyoc Sign up for her pretty awesome newsletterConnect with her on Instagram (@CampusConfident)Dr. Susan VanScoyoc is a psychologist, parenting coach, and founder of Campus Confident, where she helps families of college students navigate the emotional and practical changes that come with this life transition. With over 25 years of experience working with families, along with her own college parenting experiences, she focuses on practical ways to manage stress, communicate effectively, and use support systems well during the college years. She teaches that college is a bridge, not a launch, and gives families clear, realistic ways to stay connected as students grow into independence. ⭐Use code HEADSTART100 at https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/specialoffer for an instant $100 savings off enrollment. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

    130. How to Ask for Help in College – with Psychologist Dr. Susan VanScoyoc

  7. Jun 4

    129. Homework Management Tips + Starting Over as an Adult (Q&A)

    Send me a message!🤓 In this Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show. Question One: A high school student asks for tips for actually doing the work he has tracked in his homework management system. Question Two: A young woman asks for advice about moving into adulthood when she was under-resourced as a child. What You'll Learn: Why tracking your tasks and managing your tasks are two completely different thingsThe role of clarity in task initiation (yes, it's a thing)How to reverse-engineer a big project using only your assignment notebookWhy your school portal is a teacher tool, not a student toolHow to map your week so you can see exactly how much time you actually haveWhat it means to be under-resourced as a kid — and what to do about itThe one question to ask yourself every single night when life feels like a lot 🔗 Resources Mentioned: ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/128)Submit a question to the showEpisode 126: 5 Secret Skills of Adulting Free weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD) ❤️ Connect: InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube⭐Use code HEADSTART100 at https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/specialoffer for an instant $100 savings off enrollment. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

    129. Homework Management Tips + Starting Over as an Adult (Q&A)

  8. May 28

    128. ADHD and the Hidden Shame of Falling Off Track – And How to Start Again

    Send me a message!🤓 People with ADHD know this situation all too well: they start a project with enthusiasm, then lose motivation and stop halfway through, and then struggle to ever restart because of the shame and embarrassment they feel about abandoning their work.  Stopping projects halfway through is hard enough. But then not knowing how to get back on track and drowning in shame is a whole other experience. That’s what we’re covering in this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast. We talk about why people with ADHD start strong but fade fast, and what to do about it. What You'll Learn: Why people with ADHD tend to start new projects with high motivationThe role of dopamine in task initiation and task completionHow to hack your dopamine to keep going when you want to quitThe surprising connection between ADHD and shameThe one question you need to ask yourself when you fall off the bandwagonA whole boatload of strategies to help you restart what you abandoned – without shame 🔗 Resources Mentioned: ⭐SchoolHabits University (SchoolHabitsUniversity.com)⭐Note-Taking Power System (NoteTakingSystem.com)⭐Assignment Management Power System (AssignmentManagementSystem.com)⭐FREE Parent Training: How to Help Your Teen Handle School Like a ProEpisode website (https://www.learnandworksmarter.com/podcast/128)Submit a question to the showEpisode 72: How to Finish What You Start Episode 93: The 10-Minute Habit that Makes Every Day Less Stressful (Status Notes)Free weekly planner (FREE DOWNLOAD)Google Calendar Tutorial for Students ❤️ Connect: InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe on YouTube⭐Use code HEADSTART100 at https://www.schoolhabitsuniversity.com/specialoffer for an instant $100 savings off enrollment. Got your own burning question you'd like me to answer on a future episode? AWESOME! You can submit your questions via the form on my homepage right here. Please follow the show and leave a review if what you hear is helpful. Doing so helps me more than you'll ever know. Thank you!! LET'S CONNECT Sign up for my (pretty darn good) newsletter that I very craftily named ReportCard. For hundreds of tutorials featuring tips on studying, productivity, organization, learning, time management and more, head to my blog: SchoolHabits.com.

    128. ADHD and the Hidden Shame of Falling Off Track – And How to Start Again
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Whether you're a student or a working professional, the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast delivers the clarity, strategies, and encouragement you need to stay focused, organized, and on top of your tasks.  Hosted by Katie Azevedo, M.Ed.—a private executive function coach with 20 years of teaching experience and a deep background in ADHD and cognitive science—this show is your practical guide to building the real-life skills that school and work demand but rarely teach. Episodes cover a range of topics, including time management, productivity, studying smarter, focus strategies, task initiation, and executive function habits. Each topic is approached through a lens of neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and deep compassion. You’ll learn systems that are teachable, sustainable, and immediately actionable. No fluff. No hype. Just real strategies for getting things done, reducing stress, and showing up as the most capable version of yourself.

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  • Creator
    Katie Azevedo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Learn and Work Smarter
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