Being productive does not mean squeezing more work into every available hour.

In this episode, Heather shares the four productivity rules that help her run two businesses while still protecting her health, relationships and life outside work. She also opens up about the period that pushed her dangerously close to burnout, and what she changed because of it.

She explores:

• Why productivity is not about maximising every minute
• The word you need to become more comfortable saying
• How poor delegation quietly steals your future time
• The difference between urgent work and important work
• Why unfinished important tasks eventually become emergencies
• The weekly calendar challenge that eliminates unnecessary meetings
• How Heather now protects her energy while running two businesses

Listen now to discover how to get the right work done, protect your time and build a successful career without burning yourself out.

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Is Gen Z really difficult to manage, or do they simply expect better management?

Heather explores why Gen Z are often labelled lazy, entitled, or difficult to manage, and why the real problem may be the way workplaces try to lead them.

In this episode, Heather covers:

• Why Gen Z are not as difficult to manage as people think
• How to communicate with Gen Z more openly and honestly
• Why progression matters even when a promotion is not available
• How to offer flexibility without losing structure or accountability
• Why psychological safety and high performance can exist together
• How the TAPES framework can help you manage Gen Z more effectively
• What to do when someone still refuses to meet the required standard

Because managing Gen Z is not about giving them everything they want. It is about understanding what helps them do their best work, then leading them with clarity, trust and accountability.

And if you are a manager or business owner who wants a clearer picture of how your team is really doing, join the Custard here: https://www.itscustard.com/

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Do you know exactly what you want to say, but still freeze when all eyes are on you?

In this episode, Heather shares how she went from being terrified to speak in front of her class at school to confidently presenting on stages in front of hundreds of people.

In this episode:

• How to hook your audience within the first few seconds
• Why stories, examples and questions make presentations more powerful
• How to control your nerves before speaking
• Why rehearsing your presentation out loud matters
• How asking for feedback can improve your public speaking
• Why seeking one person’s approval could be holding you back
• How to speak with confidence in meetings, presentations and on stage

How confident do you feel about public speaking on a scale of 1 to 10? Let us know in the comment section below 👇

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