parkinson's law

Isn’t Time for a New Perspective…about Time? Kickstart this thinking  with our latest episode. As L&D professionals we are always dealing with Time and so are all of the Leaders we coach and our participants. 

Join us on this insightful journey as Jeanne and I unravel the magic of Parkinson's Law. 🕰️ Ever wondered why work seems to expand to fill the time available? Jeanne spills the beans on how understanding this law can revolutionise your time management game and that of your students. 

In this episode:
1️⃣     Jeanne's Top 6 Time-Management Tips 🚀
2️⃣     Personal Stories: Navigating Tasks and Beating the Clock ⏰
3️⃣     The Power of Being Clever with Your Time 💡

Dive deep into the discussion with us as we explore the concept that although we can't stretch the 24 hours in a day, we CAN be savvy about how we use them. 🌈 Let's debunk the myth that more time equals more productivity!

Check the blog about this podcast:
https://www.brainbakery.com/brainsnacks-en/game-on-defeat-parkinsons-law-and-become-the-boss-of-your-time

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Time management is a myth. You cannot manage time. Time, just ticks by. It doesn't care about you, doesn't care what your goals are, it just keeps going. It marches on. You cannot get more time. There is no such thing as more time. There is only 24 hours in a day. There is only seven days in a week. That's all the time there will be this year, next year, the year after.

What you can do though is learn how to allocate your time properly, have a clear plan and clear goals.

Check out this episode of the podcast to get all the tools to really get you planning properly

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Prioritizing profit and paying yourself as the business owner is essential for sustainable growth. By taking regular owner's draws and building a rainy day fund, you protect yourself and your business from unforeseen circumstances.

In this episode, Jordan West and Cyndi Thomason, Bookskeep discuss the importance of cash flow management, the concept of Parkinson's Law, and why prioritizing profit is crucial for the success of your business. They also talk about the challenges faced when it came to inventory management.

Listen and learn in this episode!

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Goals of Profit First: paying ourselves, generating profit, taking care of tax obligations, and managing what's left for running the business
• Segregating money for specific purposes to have a clear understanding of available funds
• Utilizing Parkinson's Law in Profit First to allocate funds for different purposes
• Understanding the impact of inventory cash flow on business finances
• Profit First helps business owners prioritize their own financial well-being and ensure the business serves their goals.
• It is important to build a rainy day fund and be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.

Recommended Podcast/Audiobook:

Buoyant Audiobook: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Buoyant-Audiobook/B0B75W36RH

Recommended App/Tool:

A2X Accounting: https://www.a2xaccounting.com/

Quickbooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/

Xero: https://www.xero.com/

Today’s Guest:

Cyndi Thomason, President, Bookskeep is a best-selling author and thought leader in ecommerce accounting and mom entrepreneurship. Using the Profit First method she designed specifically for the ecommerce industry, Cyndi and her team coach ecommerce business leaders so they can create a business that allows them to enjoy financial freedom through permanent profitability. Cyndi and her team understand the unique challenges of the ecommerce industry, and their mission is to enable ecommerce businesses to understand their cash flow and become profitable faster. Through a variety of programs and services, Cyndi and the bookskeep team help online businesses go from struggling to thriving and beyond.

Connect and learn more about Cyndi and Bookskeep:

Website: https://www.bookskeep.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndithomason/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcyndithomason

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Key strategies for becoming time efficient and investing your time management skills like the 1 percent. Learn how to be productive, maximize your time affluence and make the most of the time you have, no matter how busy you are. 
 

If you want in-depth personalized support for your own time management and leveraging your perfectionism, my 1-1 coaching program The Accelerator is for you! Applications are open, so come and join us over at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator

Key Highlights of the Episode

• Parkinson's Law + how to be productive
• Time affluence + how you can relax, pursue pleasurable activities and nurture relationships
• Why your words can depreciate your time (and what to say instead)
• Two perception points you need to be time efficient
• Your number one time management skill (hint: it's not your watch or calendar)