Happy Productive with Jennifer Dawn: Where Business Success Meets Personal Fulfillment

Overwhelm often comes from over-scheduling and bad planning. Katy Allen is the CEO of Artful Agenda & co-founder of Adulting App. She built her business based on her need for a better time management tool and her love for paper planners. 

Creatives and business owners manage a lot of things at once, and proper planning is crucial for productivity, but also for creativity. Katy and Jennifer share their experiences in creating business planners and which tips and tricks you can use to make the best out of your day, week, and year.  They also discuss why gentle structure in scheduling your day is important and allows creativity to flow naturally.

Every day, you must ask yourself what can move the needle in your business, and should be addressed with priority, what can be done later or by someone else? These are all critically important because over-scheduling can damage the business. Use time blocking as a tool to more realistically maintain daily goals and avoid over-commitment.

And don’t forget, if your current methods aren't working, try new ones! Jennifer’s Best Planner Ever is an amazing paper option, and Artful Agenda is an incredible digital option!  Both planners are there to help you tailor the planning system that will fit your unique needs and work style.  Never stop planning!

Notes:
📒 Katy created Artful Agenda in 2018: a planner for busy women. 01:17
💡 From idea to app: needing a cool planner herself, and creating an online paper-appealing planner.  02:03
🌸 How Jennifer created her Best Planner Ever: a paper planner with an amazing design. 05:12
🧁 Custom aesthetics and choosing your layout in the planner: all satisfaction elements Katy uses of task lists, master lists, and stickers. 08:03
😇 Pick a system: choices are numerous; start by using any system so you can get better productivity. 12:05
🌟 ‘Task A’ moves the needle: priority lists are important to get done first and achieve satisfaction in the work you do. 16:14
🤓 Tips for having better productivity during the day: how to make tasks visible for yourself. 18:21
🤹 The power of loose time blocking: having days full of tasks and how to deal with them.  21:58
🔠 Jennifer’s ‘gentle structure’ and ABCDEF system: why rigidity kills your fun and creativity. 24:05
✌️ Being overwhelmed is real: overscheduling and how to use a calendar to properly plan tasks ahead.  29:04

Links
Artful Agenda www.artfulagenda.com
Connect with Katy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artful-katy/
Connect with Jennifer: www.jenniferdawncoaching.com
Retreats: www.jenniferdawncoaching.com/our-retreat
Join our Academy: www.jenniferdawnacademy.com 

Creators & Guests

Host
Jennifer Dawn
I transform businesses and empower leaders to achieve extraordinary results. My passion lies in guiding high-impact leaders to unlock their full potential, driving significant profitability increases and operational efficiency gains. With a proven track record of success across diverse industries, I excel at: ** Leading Transformation: ** I've spearheaded transformative change initiatives, optimizing resources, and fostering innovation to propel companies to new heights of success. ** Coaching for Impact: ** I empower high-impact leaders through personalized coaching, helping them maximize revenues, optimize operations, foster team development, and scale their businesses. ** Strategic Execution: ** I translate vision into reality, executing strategic initiatives with precision to achieve impactful business goals. ** Building Trust & Success: ** I build strong client relationships, collaborating and driving continuous improvement for long-term client success. Ready to unlock your true potential? Connect with me to discuss how I can help you achieve your business goals.

What is Happy Productive with Jennifer Dawn: Where Business Success Meets Personal Fulfillment ?

Happy Productive with Jennifer Dawn

Welcome to the Happy Productive Podcast, where business transformation meets personal fulfillment. Hosted by Jennifer Dawn, Business Coach and founder of Jennifer Dawn Coaching, this podcast delivers actionable insights and heartfelt guidance to elevate your productivity, align your goals, and enhance your time management skills - all while keeping joy at the forefront.

With 30 years of entrepreneurial expertise and her unique Inside Out Results Roadmap™, Jennifer offers a blend of practical advice and genuine support to help you break free from the grind and create a sustainable, thriving business. Each episode is designed to empower you and your team with resilience, authenticity, and a positive mindset.

Join us and discover how to transform your business and your life, one episode at a time. Learn more at www.JenniferDawnCoaching.com