For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning

If you're anything like me, you've got all the ideas - to grow your business, to generate a viral social media post, or to wow your clients.  The problem is, we don't have time to stop whatever it is that we're doing and focus on the new shiny object every time.  We've got tasks and payroll and the next appointment and a to-do list that keeps piling up!

So how can we get to the execution of the big ideas, while taking care of the things that need to be done?

Let's find out as we chat with The Planner's Vault COO Gina Johnston!

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Links Mentioned:
119: Preventing Squirrel Brain: Time Blocking and Productivity Tips
The Planner's Vault Template Shop

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(00:04:52) How to keep your goals top of mind
(00:07:54) "Hello, my name is Megan, and I am a recovering people pleaser."
(00:11:40) Endless time management options
(00:16:08) Efficient team task management
(00:16:58) "I will get that piece of candy if I can do it."
(00:18:45) Paper or digital?
(00:23:22) Can you really stay focused on one task?
(00:30:10) Resting your brain
(00:37:47) What's an "Adulting Hour"?

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Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Megan Gillikin
Wedding Industry Coach + Founder of The Planner's Vault
Producer
Jason Gillikin
CEO and Executive Producer at Earfluence

What is For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning?

For Real is a top 1% podcast for high-achievers who look successful on paper but feel like they’re one group text away from burning it all down. Hosted by Megan Gillikin - serial entrepreneur, business coach, keynote speaker, and recovering people pleaser - this show explores burnout, boundaries, identity shifts, and the brave act of unlearning who you thought you had to be.

With unfiltered conversations, “I thought it was just me” moments, and just enough humor to keep it from feeling like group therapy, For Real is your permission slip to evolve.

Formerly Weddings for Real - and glow-ups look good on us.