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The Busy Woman’s Guide to Batching Tasks – TPW516

April 15, 2026 by Laura 1 Comment

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  • The Busy Woman’s Guide to Batching Tasks – TPW516
In this episode, we explore task batching — grouping similar tasks together so you can reduce mental switching, improve focus, and move through your day more calmly and efficiently.
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Time Blocking for Real Life: Flexible Systems for Busy Women – TPW509

February 6, 2026 by Laura Leave a Comment

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  • Time Blocking for Real Life: Flexible Systems for Busy Women – TPW509
Time blocking is often talked about as a strict, rigid way to organize your day — but for busy women managing responsibilities, interruptions, and shifting energy levels, it needs to be flexible, supportive, and intentional. In this episode, we explore how to use time blocking in real life — not as a rigid schedule, but…
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Structure & Empowerment for Lasting Impact, with Jill Valdez – TPW 251

July 17, 2019 by Laura Leave a Comment

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  • Structure & Empowerment for Lasting Impact, with Jill Valdez – TPW 251
This week I’m talking with Jill Valdez about how intentional structure in her multi-faceted life helps her create impact, and how she’s encouraging managers & business owners to empower their employees to do the same.
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Mindset Management, with Natalie Eckdahl – TPW225

January 16, 2019 by Laura Leave a Comment

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  • Mindset Management, with Natalie Eckdahl – TPW225
Entrepreneur, business coach, and author Natalie Eckdahl talks about the importance of managing our mindset, and shares how the support of an intentionally assembled team helps her accomplish what matters most to her.
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Filed Under: podcast Tagged With: BizChix, mindset, mindset management, Natalie Eckdahl, outsourcing, support, teamwork, time-blocking

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About Laura

Laura McClellan is a lawyer, a writer, a productivity enthusiast, and a tech geek. Married for 47 years to her high school sweetheart, with whom she's raised five amazing kids, she's passionate about encouraging women in their individual journeys as people, wives, mothers, citizens. Laura blogs occasionally at I Was Just Thinking . . . and is working on her first novel. Connect with Laura on X (fka Twitter) as @LauraMcMom.

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