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Planning

The Planning Pillar is all about being intentional with your use of time.  Are you building in time for - and doing - the right things?  Are you organizing your activities in a way that they happen efficiently?  Activities in this pillar also move to connect your goals to your day-to-day activities. Cindy works with clients to help them "Plan like a Pro!" and think through how you can best structure your time to get the most done.  Check out some of Cindy's most popular packages below as well as related blog posts.  Contact Cindy to learn more and schedule a complimentary consultation. 

  • 8-Session Coaching Package

    This package includes a deep-dive comprehensive intake session along with 8 50-minute phone coaching sessions. We review your assessment results to find areas for improvement that will have maximum payoff. Goals are reviewed along with techniques to incorporate action steps into your weekly plan. Additional sessions can be purchased for ongoing accountability and support.

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  • Goal-Setting Retreats

    Retreats offer a chance to get away from the day-to-day routine and environment while thinking strategically about the coming months or year. Cindy works with individuals and groups to structure a time and space that fosters creativity and ingenuity and drills down to “next steps” so goals stay front and center. Retreats are available for one or multiple days as well as on-site or at a meeting location of your choice.

  • BLANK Goal Setting worksheet

    Here’s a simple worksheet for identifying a goal or project and breaking down all the steps involved.

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  • The Power of PLANNING! - FREE Recorded Class

    Explore how the process of PLANNING can really power up your productivity!  This session highlights the goals of planning - and it may not always be what you expect.  Understand the difference between weekly and daily planning, how to incorporate a 360° view to make your planning more impactful, and the key components in choosing a planning system that's right for YOU. 

    Enjoy this free training and connect with Cindy via Facebook and LinkedIn to receive notices of other upcoming sessions.  

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Latest News

Kick these 5 phrases to the curb!

5 Unproductive Phrases to Eliminate from Your Vocabulary!

Nov 17, 2023 | by Cindy Sullivan

There are several phrases I frequently hear from clients – and have been known to say myself from time to time– that prove counter-productive to accomplishing your best work.  Each of these phrases highlight common misconceptions... Read More

Back to School

10 Tips to ease back into the school year

Aug 15, 2022 | by Cindy Sullivan

School buses are making an appearance this month and with Back-to-School, lots of activity and change taking place.  Here are a few things to consider so you can smooth the transition back into the school year. New Morning... Read More

Tips & Ideas to Stay Productive Amidst COVID-19

Tips & Ideas to Stay Productive Amidst COVID-19

Mar 12, 2020 | by Cindy Sullivan

Many of us are, or will be, impacted by schedule disruptions related to COVID-19.  Cancellations and the move toward "social distancing" means we will likely be spending much more time at home in the coming days.  With this change in... Read More

Don't Let Speed Bumps Stop Your Goals

You've Got Your Goals - Now What About the Speed Bumps?

Jan 28, 2020 | by Cindy Sullivan

Many of us have spent these first weeks in January considering goals and projects we intend to accomplish in the coming year.  There is often a lot of momentum and excitement to see those plans to fruition.  In addition to identifying... Read More

How to "Make" Time This Holiday Season

How to "Make" Time This Holiday Season

Nov 21, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan

The holiday lights are starting to appear and preparations are underway.  As much as I enjoy the holidays I also anticipate them with a bit of dread as I know that time seems to come at a premium this time of year.  So, in anticipation of... Read More

Tackle Procrastination - Get Started #timemanagement #productivity

It's Not The Task We Procrastinate - It's Getting Started!

Apr 16, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan

  We’ve all been there - - that lingering item that needs to be done but we just can’t seem to make ourselves do it.  Sometimes it’s that the task is large or difficult.  Other times it’s something... Read More

Consider WHEN and HOW you work to maximize your productivity

Building a Better Plan - - WHEN and HOW to work

Apr 9, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan

A plan for your time should be dynamic.  Think beyond the boundaries of a list of “stuff” to do.  As my earlier posts in this series (Broaden Your Scope and Leave Space), taking into consideration when as well as how to do... Read More

Leave Space to be flexible!

Building a Better Plan - - Leave Space!

Apr 1, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan

  Better planning means avoiding pitfalls that jeopardize our intentions.  Like last week’s article “Broadening the Scope” (click here to catch up), the idea of Leaving Space means giving ourselves room to maneuver and... Read More

Broaden your scope to build a better plan!

Building a Better Plan - - Avoid Being Shortsighted

Mar 25, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan

It's so frustrating to create a plan for your week and then have it all go out the window!  While we can't always avoid emergencies, priority changes, or sometimes even interruptions there ARE ways you can make sure that you don't jeopardize... Read More

If time were money, where would you spend it?

Here's $86,400 - - Now Spend It!

Feb 19, 2019 | by Cindy Sullivan

I recently spoke at a Lunch-n-Learn where they used a great icebreaker to kick off our discussion.  Participants were told to imagine they have been given $86,400.  They are required to spend it all – none can be saved.... Read More

fitting all the pieces together

Fitting It All In

Aug 29, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan

For most people, how to fit everything into their day or week is at the top of their priority list when it comes to time management.  How can we better tackle the mountain of projects, tasks, and responsibilities while still trying to fit in... Read More

Time Management Habits that Hinder Success

Time Management Habits that Hinder Success

Feb 9, 2018 | by Cindy Sullivan

Habits are like shortcuts for our brain.  We don't have to really think about what we're doing, we've built habits and can go on auto-pilot for many things we do regularly.  The problem is that habits can be positive AND negative. ... Read More

The 5 Perks of Planning

The 5 Perks of Planning

Dec 17, 2017 | by Cindy Sullivan

One of the easiest things to dismiss when we're busy is taking the time to PLAN.  Often our attention is drawn to other things so it's easy to ignore - or forget - why this activity can be so beneficial.  Here are 5 reminders as to how... Read More

Strengthen These 6 Areas to See Increased Productivity!

Strengthen These 6 Areas to See Increased Productivity!

Oct 24, 2017 | by Cindy Sullivan

Have you ever felt that despite your work to build a plan, the day slips away from you?  Or, have you taken time to do some goal-setting all to come to year's end and realize that you didn't make any progress on them?  Do you know WHAT you... Read More

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