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THE PRODUCTIVITY EXPERTS Save Time Money & Energy!
Cathy Sexton – The Productivity Experts
314-267-3969
Cathy Sexton is a speaker, trainer and coach.She works with individuals who are spending too much time at work feeling their days are spinning out of control. She helps to clarify and prioritize their focus so that they can make more money and work less!
6 KEYS TO I.G.N.I.T.E. Your Productivity
Insight & Mindset
Getting Organized
Natural Productivity Style
Interruptions
Take Action / Change Something
Evaluate
TAKE ACTION - PLANNING
• Daily planning• 15 minutes = 60 minutes• Project - breakdown• PACE Plan
TRYING TO DO TOO MUCH
• 1 ½ - 3 Times Longer• Overbook our schedules• Don’t time block• Multitasking• Time Schedule
TIP OF THE DAYTOP IMPORTANT PRIORITIES
• Top 1, 2, or 3 task• Keep them in front of you• Greater focus• 80/20
TIMER
• Set limits unpleasant task• Break time – 90 min• Return from breaks• 45 minute challenge
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HOW MANY CALENDARSDO YOU USE?
• One Life = One Calendar• Find one that works for you• Block task as well as meetings
TO – DO LIST
• Get things out of your head• Allows prioritizing• Next Action vs. Results
• When• How Long
Decision Needs Action Improved Productivity
Productivity Only Happens or Improves When There is a Decision Made and Next Action Taken
DNA of Productivity
Inspired Imperfect Action
Do You Have a Time Waster Game Plan?
Email Processing PlanSocial Media Plan
Delegation PlanMarketing Plan
Procrastination Relief Plan
P• Plan – Desired Results
A• Action Steps – What
C• Clarity – Who, When, How long
E• Evaluate – Review Results
PACE Process
PACE = POSITIVE RESULTS
Stop recreating the wheelConsistence resultsTraining - duplicationMore time for creativityMeasure results
Time ManagementMeeting ManagementWorkflow ManagementProject ManagementTeam Management
Other Ways to… TAKE ACTION
I.G.N.I.T.E. Your Productivity
Insight & Mindset
Getting Organized
Natural Productivity Style
Interruptions
Take Action / Change Something
Evaluate
Insight & Mindset
WHAT’S WORKINGWHAT’S NOT?
GETTING ORGANIZEDRemoving the clutter
PhysicalDigitalFinancialSocialMental
REWARDS OF BEING ORGANIZED
“It amazes me how the clutter and disorganization in my office affected my productivity. With your systematic way of approaching my day, the mail that comes in, my filing system, my to-do’s and other areas, I can actually get it all done. My stress level has dropped considerably!” --Pam V - Independent Consultant
NATURAL PRODUCTIVITY STYLE
Working within YOUR strengths
It’s not always about learning new things but learning about YOU and how YOU are wired.
Are You being true to YOU?
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WORKING NATURALLY
Working naturally I am now much more proactive than reactive. I feel like I have my life back. I now enjoy my work and my family in a way I never thought possible. Thank you for your guidance, coaching, support and patience.” ~ Larry O
BONUS - $150 Value
Natural Productivity Style
Complementary Advanced Insight Index
72 page personalize report on your personal style
http://cathysexton.com/arc-index/
Productivity Zappers
INTERRUPTIONS
PaperVoice MailEmailVerbal RequestOwn Thoughts
I am so thrilled at the progress that I’ve made so
“My life has gotten on track big-time. I now have more control of daily interruptions and workload. Before I would feel my days spinning out of control and now I am taking powerful, decisive, direct actions to develop and expand my business. ~ Mary W
EVALUATE
Continuously evaluating
What's working?
What’s NOT working?
Accountability
Measuring results
What Is My Next Action Step?Do I need help to IGNITE my productivity?
Shift in Mindset or better Insight?
Understand my productivity style?
Setting up better systems/processes?
Help getting organized?
Need accountability partner?
Need a personal coach?
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TAKE OUT YOUR BUSINESS CARD
TA C
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ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ACTION?
I.G.N.I.T.E
THE PRODUCTIVITY EXPERTS Save Time Money & Energy!
Cathy Sexton – The Productivity Experts
314-267-3969
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