Impostrix Podcast

72. Owning Your Calendar
EPISODE 72 • SEASON 4 00:55:54

 

We are mastering time management over here with Coach Danni D of the Profits in Pajamas podcast! Coach Danni and Whitney discuss effective time management and calendaring strategies to keep us out of burnout and thriving.


Whitney shares her struggles keeping up with her calendar and feeling overwhelmed by the back-to-back-to-back meetings. Coach Danni D brings her unique perspective as a Work with Ease coach on how to protect the white space in the calendar and strategies she teaches to help high achieving women own their calendars.

In this conversation, they address the significance of scheduling self-care, the importance of white space in calendars, and how to manage professional and personal obligations without burning out.


The episode touches on various strategies, including auditing past calendar entries to align them with personal goals and joy, the concept of setting boundaries, and the importance of saying 'no' to maintain balance. Coach Danni D shares her personal journey of reaching rock bottom before learning to manage her time effectively, and Whitney reflects on finding moments of joy amidst a packed schedule. Tune in to gather valuable insights and actionable tips for balancing work, personal life, and self-care.


As a bonus, Coach Danni D offers a practical toolkit for listeners to detox their calendars and find more fulfillment in their daily lives. Get your FREE 5 Steps to Detox Your Calendar E-Book!


And, Coach Danni has provided a generous offer of $150 OFF the June 2025 Cohort of the Calendar Detox Challenge. Use promo code IMPOSTRIX to get your discount!




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Thanks Chris ‪@DigitalREM  for editing this episode!

 

00:00 Introduction to the Controversial Calendar Topic

00:30 Welcome to Impostrix Podcast Season Four

00:40 Focusing on Black Women and Self-Care

01:14 Introducing Coach Danni D

02:52 Coach Danni D's Journey to Work with Ease

04:33 The Role of Pets in Self-Care

07:30 The Importance of Calendaring

08:06 Hitting Rock Bottom and Finding Balance

18:07 Taking Control of Your Calendar

28:47 The Power of Saying No

29:40 Managing Time and Expectations

30:47 The Importance of Scheduling and Boundaries

32:04 Challenging False Urgency

37:16 Racial Capitalism and Overworking

46:05 Prioritizing Joy and Self-Care

46:15 Calendar Detox Exercise

53:07 Conclusion and Resources

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