How to get more work done in less time
Stop Doing Things When I present Microsoft Office productivity sessions to clients staff always ask how to get more work done in less time. Everyone THINKS the way to get more done is to add more, but that often makes things worse! One more thing, to learn, manage, do or remember. Think about the start of every new year. So many people make resolutions to DO or ADD something, like lose weight or get fit. But I’m suggesting if you want to get more work done in less time, don’t ADD to your workload of tasks, try SUBTRACTING! Consider what …
How to easily create surveys or gather feedback.
I’m often asked if it is possible to create a Google Forms style form within the Microsoft suite of products. The answer is yes! It’s called, wait for it….Microsoft Forms and it is free if you have a Microsoft 365 account. You might be wondering how you might use Forms…. If you have ever wanted to survey clients or customers for their insights or gather feedback or testimonials then Microsoft Forms could be just what you need. What you need to know about Microsoft Forms Microsoft Forms isn’t a desktop program. The only way to access it is though logging …
How do I get more productive?
As a Microsoft Office productivity speaker, trainer and educator I am regularly asked how do I get more productive? One simple way is to change your email program to open in Calendar View instead of your inbox! Ever finished your workday only to feel like you haven’t got anything done? Or perhaps you have opened your email, started reading and responding only to find an hour later you are late for a meeting? If that’s the case, it’s likely you are allowing other people’s priorities, rather than your own, to drive your working day. Research on The Cost of Interrrupted …
How to get more done at work
As a speaker, trainer, and educator in Microsoft Office programs my clients regularly ask how to get more done at work. Whilst I can’t magically produce extra hours in a day, this simple tip, depending on how many meetings you have each week, could easily save you an hour or more! Change the length of your meetings. Sounds simple and it can be…here’s why. Meetings have generally been set at a default 60 minutes long.Parkinson’s Law states that the amount of work expands to fill the available time. So, if a face-to-face meeting is scheduled for 60 minutes, generally it …
5 Simple Ways to Make 2022 Your Most Productive Year Ever!
Traditionally, the start of a new year is a time for change…especially given the last few years! Everyone in business is always looking for ways to get more done in less time with less stress and frustration. As a speaker, trainer and educator with Microsoft Office programs for over twenty years, here are 5 simple ways to leverage programs we all use in business to set yourself up to make 2022 your most productive year ever! NOTE: To see how to do each item, take a look at my how to video below each tip! Tip 1 — Change your Email program …
Making Bigger Promises to Scarier People in Business – Jennifer Einolf
It’s easy to roll along in life and get by. Being productive and living a life that has meaning for you often means stepping outside our comfort zone and challenging ourselves to become the person we want to be. Often gaining the clarity to see what’s next can be hard when you are “sitting” in your life. In this episode I chat with Clarity Coach, Jennifer Einolf. Jennifer is a Newfield Network trained Ontological coach (listen in to find out EXACTLY what that is) who loves working with clients through her Prospects of Possibility transformation keys to help clients realise …
Trust in Turmolic Times – David Penglase
Trust in relationships is vital. Not having trust makes relationships, of any type, at best challenging, at worst impossible! With the change our world experienced in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 the need for trust in business and life relationships has skyrocketed. When our relationships lack trust, our productivity reduces in all areas of life as we evaluate what is happening around us and take time to consider the impact of choices and decisions. In this episode I chat with Behavioural Scientist, speaker, educator and author David Penglase about how we build trust in these turmolic times. Transcription Donna …
Dealing with Trauma & Stress in a Pandemic – Christi Garner
In March 2020 the world as we knew it changed forever when we were hit with the COVID-19 pandemic. The trauma of something unlike anything experienced in our lifetime and the stress of working about family, work and safety has weighed heavily on people’s minds. Whilst navigating our way out is a slow process, dealing with the trauma and stress is likely to be an ongoing issue. When we are stress or traumatised, we are generally no were near as productive as we would like to be in ANY part of our lives. In this episode I speak with Christi …
The Impact of Healthier Food Choices in Corporate Environments – Barbara Baron
You may not make the connection between food and productivity, but the link is important. Food is our body’s fuel and making the right choices has a HUGE impact on your energy and concentration throughout the day. Understanding how to make good food choices sets up your energy and maximum productivity and enables you to focus on getting important things done. Barbara Baron is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist who works with organizations to help educate employees on the benefits of healthier food choices. Barbara is a former president of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a …
How to easily separate a single worksheet in Excel to email.
Don’t laugh, but I’ve worked with a client where they want to send a single worksheet in a file to a colleague. They would do a “Save As” and delete what they didn’t want their colleague to see. Whilst it does the trick, it’s not the most efficient or effective way to do it. In this video I share how to separate a SINGLE worksheet from an Excel file so you can easily send just that one worksheet to someone rather than ALL the data in the file. Take a look…. Like this tip? Get more by signing up for …
