The Intentional Advantage

Latest Episodes:

Why Productivity Has Failed You Aug 20, 2019

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With hundreds of productivity hacks and methods out there, it's pretty safe to say that not everything works for everybody. I know we've all been there, trying a productivity hack that others swear by and thinking, "this doesn't work for me!" Today, I am going to be talking about why productivity has failed you and how to actually make time for your priorities. I will share how to figure out what works for you and why you need to be flexible when finding your own systems. I'll also chat about the importance of taking breaks to recharge and how to customize your own productivity systems to align with your priorities.

What's In This Episode:

Why productivity isn't one size fits all

How to be more flexible with your time

Why it's important to take breaks

How to create productivity systems based on lifestyle

What is a priority list

Finding Your Purpose Within Pain Aug 13, 2019

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Did you know that sometimes it's through life's most pivotal, and oftentimes painful moments that we can find our true purpose? All it takes is some flexibility and resiliency to get us back on track toward our mission when we're facing life-altering obstacles and curveballs. Today, I'm talking about using pain to find your purpose. I share why you need to be resilient and get yourself back up after you've been knocked down. I also discuss the 4 A's that I used when I was faced with a challenging roadblock. I even share some inspiring stories about some of my friends and past guests who've used their pain to find their purpose.

What's In This Episode:

How to become more resilient

Four strategies to overcome obstacles

Why you need a support system in life

How to use stumbling blocks as springboards

Taking Passion to the Next Level Aug 06, 2019

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Are you taking the necessary steps to find and pursue your passion and purpose? Today I'm talking about the differences between hobbies, passions, and true purpose. Finding and pursuing your passion can be the first small step toward something big like finding true happiness and fulfillment. It can be the thing that helps to propel you out of bed on Monday mornings and get you excited to start the week. We'll also be discussing how to uncover what's important to you, my 4 tips to help you discover your passion, and how to carve out time in your schedule to do what you love.

What's In This Episode:

Finding your passion and purpose

How to take your passion to the next level

How to get unstuck and cultivate success

Boss Up! with Lindsay Teague Moreno Jul 30, 2019

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Business and motherhood can coexist. Today I have momtrepreneur, Lindsay Teague Moreno, author of the best-selling book, Getting Noticed and upcoming book, Boss Up! on the show to share how she's built several million-dollar producing companies and empowered thousands of women to say YES to building the business of their dreams. She shares how she got started as an entrepreneur and how she discovered her passion for teaching women about social media, branding, sales and storytelling. We discuss what it's like working with our husbands in our businesses, teaching children the value of a dollar and working for what they deserve, and why you should find comfort in disrupting the world.

What's In This Episode:

Finding comfort in disrupting the status quo

Doubling down on what makes your business different

How to charge what you're worth

What is a money mindset

How to adopt a healthy money mindset

Using Failure as Fuel Jul 23, 2019

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Are you afraid to fail? Failure doesn't need to be something that you fear. In fact, when you embrace failure, you're that much closer to becoming successful. Today I'm going to be talking about reframing failure and facing our fear of failing. I share a few stories about some of the most successful people in the world and how they failed but got back up again and pushed past their failures to succeed. I also share a story about how I almost let a $45,000 mistake cause me to give up and how this failure led me to successfully grow a seven-figure business.

What's In This Episode:

How to recover from failure

How to embrace failure

Strategies to overcome fear and move forward

Why you should use failure as fuel to cultivate success

Reclaiming Your Lost Dreams Jul 16, 2019

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One of the biggest regrets people have in life is the things they didn't do or accomplish. It's not the silly mistakes they've made, it's about those dreams they wish they would have chased after. In today's episode, I talk about how to stop making excuses for going after your goals and scheduling a date to accomplish your someday dreams (and why it matters!).

What's In This Episode:

The power of choice

How to let go of excuses

What is Someday Syndrome

Strategies for turning dreams into reality

How to Get the Most Out of a Day Off & Not Feel Guilty Jul 09, 2019

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You shouldn't feel guilty about taking a day off. But let's be honest, a lot of times we do feel bad about taking that time for ourselves. Today's episode is all about taking that time for yourself and feeling really good about it. Sometimes all we really need is a one-day break or personal day to feel recharged. I'll share how setting intentions for your day will lead you to a productive (or relaxing) day off. I discuss why you should be mindful of how you want to feel at the end of your day and share 10 suggestions for how to spend a day off guilt-free.

What's In This Episode:

Taking breaks from work

The importance of being intentional

How to be mindful when planning your day

Choosing where to focus your time and energy

Tips for spending a day off from work guilt-free

Fully Enjoy Your Vacation & Come Back Refreshed Jul 02, 2019

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When was the last time you took a vacation? Taking care of yourself and finding time for vacation is one of the keys to achieving a higher sense of happiness and fulfillment. Vacations are about filling your days with intention and the activities that you're passionate about and surrounding yourself with people that are the most important to you. Today, I'm sharing why we need to take vacations to make ourselves more productive and to avoid burnout from our work. I will also chat about why vacations are so beneficial to our lives and how you can best prepare for your vacations.

What's In This Episode:

Disconnecting from work to avoid burnout

Learning to say YES to your own priorities

3 ways that vacation time is beneficial

How to prepare for vacation mode

Scheduling downtime to relax

Pursue Your Passion (And Still Get Work Done!) with Tiffany Sorya Jun 25, 2019

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Rather than wandering around aimlessly, doing tasks that we don't necessarily love, we should instead be embracing what we do love and working to find more ways to do exactly that. Today's guest is Tiffany Sorya, the founder of Novel Education Group, where she shows families how to make education work for them. Tiffany works with many high-profile clients including Kendall and Kylie Jenner and the family of Dr. Dre. Tiffany's approach is about creating a life that works for you, even if you have an unconventional lifestyle. Today, Tiffany and I are chatting about the importance of honing in on your passion and purpose, along with why you need to lean into your strengths and focus on them when building a life you love.

What's In This Episode:

How to schedule downtime in your calendar

How to tap into your purpose and passion

Tiffany's advice on figuring out where your strengths lie and how to focus on them

How to Work From Anywhere Jun 18, 2019

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Life happens outside of the normal nine to five, far from the hustle and bustle of the office. Many people are even working in a non-traditional office space. In today's episode, I'll share how to work more effectively away from an office's fluorescent lights and cubicles. We'll chat about being productive no matter where you're working, whether that's at a hotel, at home with the kids at your feet, or at your favorite cafe. If you want to become more productive while working remotely, then this episode is for you.

What's In This Episode:

Using time more effectively by working away from the office

6 things to keep in mind to make sure you're productive when working remotely

Eliminating distractions and setting your own boundaries

Putting the proper communication channels in place

Working productively while traveling or with children at home