The Productivity Sweet Spot: How Women Master Time, Energy & Focus
Anne Rajoo│Peaceful Productivity® Mentor
64 episodes
4 days ago
What if growing your team didn’t mean more meetings, more stress, or more chaos? In this episode of The Productivity Sweet Spot, I’m joined by Lesley Pyle, founder of HireMyMom.com, to talk about the real (anti-hustle) way to scale your business. If you’re a solopreneur, online entrepreneur, or growing business owner who knows it’s time to delegate but still feels unsure about managing remote teams or letting go of control, this conversation will ground you. Lesley shares how she built her bu...
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What if growing your team didn’t mean more meetings, more stress, or more chaos? In this episode of The Productivity Sweet Spot, I’m joined by Lesley Pyle, founder of HireMyMom.com, to talk about the real (anti-hustle) way to scale your business. If you’re a solopreneur, online entrepreneur, or growing business owner who knows it’s time to delegate but still feels unsure about managing remote teams or letting go of control, this conversation will ground you. Lesley shares how she built her bu...
What if growing your team didn’t mean more meetings, more stress, or more chaos? In this episode of The Productivity Sweet Spot, I’m joined by Lesley Pyle, founder of HireMyMom.com, to talk about the real (anti-hustle) way to scale your business. If you’re a solopreneur, online entrepreneur, or growing business owner who knows it’s time to delegate but still feels unsure about managing remote teams or letting go of control, this conversation will ground you. Lesley shares how she built her bu...
Social media burnout is real! And for so many small business owners, it’s becoming harder to ignore. In this episode, I’m joined by digital marketing expert Cinthia Pacheco to explore sustainable visibility strategies that actually work — especially if you're tired of relying on social media marketing that feels exhausting, unpredictable, or just out of alignment with how you want to work. We dive into the difference between social vs search marketing, and why SEO for small business is one of...
Ever feel like your inner critic is secretly running the show? In this deeply encouraging episode, I’m joined by speaker and mindset mentor Ly Smith to explore the emotional sabotage that keeps women entrepreneurs stuck in self-doubt, overwhelm, and overthinking — even when they’re doing “all the right things.” We unpack what really happens when you’re operating from a reactive place instead of a responsive one, and how that shift can completely change your business and your sense of peace. L...
What if your productivity could feel aligned, not forced? In this episode, I’m joined by Allie Jones, a certified Working Genius facilitator, to explore how understanding your strengths at work can help you unlock flow and ditch the hustle. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, running a small team, or just feeling stuck in work that drains you — this conversation will help you shift from frustration to fulfillment. We break down the Working Genius test and what it actually reveals about your n...
You’re a planner. You love strategy, structure, and big-picture thinking. But what happens when that gift for planning quietly turns into a form of procrastination? In this solo episode, I break down a trap that so many intentional entrepreneurs fall into (including myself): using planning as a way to avoid action. I explore why planning often feels productive, but secretly keeps you stuck. I unpack the myths around readiness and perfectionism, and how overthinking can become a form of avoida...
What if the path forward isn’t about doing more, but about slowing down, tuning in, and trusting yourself more deeply? In this soulful and honest conversation, I’m joined by feminine leadership coach Tanja Sanders, who shares how she made a powerful shift from hustle mode into a business built on intuition, self-trust, and sustainable growth. We talk about what it really means to unlearn hustle culture, honor your nervous system, and embrace the slower rhythms that support authentic business ...
Business is not a strategy game. Business is an Energy game. What if your biggest “success” moment was also the beginning of your unraveling? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Neja Zupan, a high-achieving woman in tech whose journey challenges everything we’ve been told about success, self-worth, and how to do it all. We explore how burnout doesn’t always look like crashing. Sometimes it’s hidden behind overachieving, people-pleasing, and tying your value to performance. Dr. Ne...
If you're constantly overwhelmed, juggling too much, or secretly afraid to let go of control — this episode is going to change how you work. Dr. Dee joins me for a powerful conversation about how busy female entrepreneurs can reclaim time, energy, and focus without sacrificing quality or success. You’ll learn how to delegate more effectively, outsource with clarity, and decide what truly deserves your attention using her “Ask-Request Matrix.” We talk about how to stop micromanaging and start ...
Ever feel like no matter how many time management tools you try, you’re still running behind? You’re not alone — because time management isn’t the real issue. In this conversation, I down with Amanda van der Heiden to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface of our busyness and how shifting your focus from managing time to managing priorities can completely transform the way you work and live. Amanda shares practical ways to create clarity and focus, from using the Eisenhower ...
Is your calendar perfectly optimized… but you still feel off? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, we’re getting real about the difference between “doing things right” and doing what actually feels right. If you’ve been stuck in endless productivity systems that look good on paper but leave you feeling drained, this one’s for you. We’ll explore what happens when you move from over-optimization into alignment—where energy management matters more than squeezing in one more task. I’ll share h...
Why do so many high performers burn out? Even when they’re doing everything “right”... In this powerful conversation, subconscious reprogramming coach Tasleem Jessani joins me to unpack the deep connection between overachiever personality traits and unresolved childhood trauma. We explore how fear-based productivity, nervous system imbalance, and the need to prove yourself can quietly drive your success… until it all stops working. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t stop pushing, or why re...
What if burnout isn’t a sign you’re failing, but an invitation to call in more support? In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, I’m joined by Michele Akester-Marsh, coach and founder of Unshakable Mama, who shares what it really takes to reset your nervous system, protect your energy, and reclaim your time, without guilt. If you’re a working mom who feels like you’re constantly juggling too much, snapping at your kids, or crashing on the sofa with nothing left to give... this episode i...
What if success isn’t about doing more, but about becoming more you? In this powerful guest conversation, I’m joined by JD Walter to explore a radically different way to think about work, worth, and how we define success. We dive into the concept of the ideal self — what it is, why it matters, and how it can become your inner compass when everything around you feels overwhelming. If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or out of sync with your work or life, this episode offers a new path for...
When the world feels unpredictable, business doesn’t have to feel chaotic. In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Rico, strategic CFO and founder of CFO on Speed Dial, to talk about how female entrepreneurs can create calm, recession-proof growth without spiraling into panic. We break down what a business resilience framework really looks like, including the three-part system Christine uses with her clients to manage risk, stay agile, and make grounded, value-based decisions. You’ll also le...
Ever sit down with good intentions... and somehow end the day with a bunch of half-finished tabs, sticky notes, and that nagging feeling that nothing’s really done? If you've ever said “I never finish anything,” you're not lazy, you’re likely stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, perfectionism, and productivity advice that wasn’t made for you. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a compassionate reframe and a few powerful shifts that helped me go from scattered to focused, without relying on more willp...
What if resting more was the secret to growing your business? In this episode, Josephine shares the surprising shift that helped her start earning more — by doing less. We unpack how letting go of toxic hustle culture and embracing slowness completely changed the way she works, creates, and makes money as an online entrepreneur. Together, we explore the deeper tension between being vs. doing, and how stepping back can actually bring you back to what matters most. Josephine talks about using r...
You’ve tried every planner, time-blocking system, and productivity hack, but still end the day wired, scattered, and wondering why you didn’t actually get anything meaningful done. In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by nervous system and wellness mentor Sofia Rozhko, who shares a completely different approach to focus, clarity, and sustainable productivity. Her approach begins in the body, not the calendar. Sofia opens up about her own burnout journey as a high-performing ...
What if the reason your strategy isn’t working... has nothing to do with the strategy? In this powerful conversation with mindset coach Jeni Jonte, we explore why even the best tactics fall flat when your beliefs and energy aren’t aligned. If you’ve ever followed a plan exactly and still felt stuck, invisible, or like you're just pushing without progress, this one’s for you. Jeni shares the mindset shift that changed everything for her and why Peaceful Productivity is less about doing more, a...
Feeling burned out but craving creativity again? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with former aerospace engineer turned coffee painting artist Meital Regev to explore how rituals, rhythm, and mindset shifts helped her move from exhaustion into full creative expression, and build a business that truly supports her life. We talk about what it really takes to live and work in flow, and why you don’t have to choose between structure and creativity. If you’ve ever found yourself asking: ...
Ever thought marathon training could teach you about Peaceful Productivity? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the unexpected lessons I picked up while preparing for my first half-marathon and how they apply way beyond running shoes and finish lines. From managing setbacks to redefining what “success” really looks like, this journey wasn’t just physical. It became a lesson in sustainable success, discipline with compassion, and trusting yourself to take imperfect, powerful steps forward. Wheth...
The Productivity Sweet Spot: How Women Master Time, Energy & Focus
What if growing your team didn’t mean more meetings, more stress, or more chaos? In this episode of The Productivity Sweet Spot, I’m joined by Lesley Pyle, founder of HireMyMom.com, to talk about the real (anti-hustle) way to scale your business. If you’re a solopreneur, online entrepreneur, or growing business owner who knows it’s time to delegate but still feels unsure about managing remote teams or letting go of control, this conversation will ground you. Lesley shares how she built her bu...
