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20. Your Priorities Are What You Do
03:42||Season 1, Ep. 20The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.Welcome to Episode 20 - Your Priorities Are What You DoThe Episode at a Glance* Our priorities are what we do, not what we say or think.* Many people struggle with this, saying one thing whilst their actions tell a different story. * So, what priorities are you actually living?* Do these differ from the stories you tell yourself?* Indeed, how do you even know what your true priorities are?If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ieA full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-20-your-priorities-are-what-you-do/About Tom O'LearyTom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at hello@tomoleary.ie or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. This podcast is edited by podlad.com
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19. Time Defaults
05:01||Season 1, Ep. 19The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.Welcome to Episode 19 - Time DefaultsThe Episode at a Glance* Much of our lives are lived through default behaviour (habits, routines, rituals...).* Such behaviour can become so ingrained that we hardly notice it.* And yet it can highly condition how we allocate our time and energy.To change these defaults we need to consider three questions:1) What are my time defaults?2) What underlying purpose does each one serve?3) What time default might be more beneficial?If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ieA full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-19-time-defaults/About Tom O'LearyTom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at hello@tomoleary.ie or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. This podcast is produced with the help of podlad.com
18. Finding Balance
03:43||Season 1, Ep. 18The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.Welcome to Episode 18 - Finding BalanceThe Episode at a Glance* Life is in many ways a quest for balance.* How balanced do you feel your life it?* What part of your life is getting the short straw?* What might you do about it?* In short, where might you benefit from more balance in your life?Further InspirationIf you are looking to develop a system to bring balance to the various parts of your life feel free to download my Balanced Life System template. You'll find a brief summary and download option here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/find-a-productivity-system-that-works-for-you/Scroll down to #2 Balanced Life System.Remember, I developed this system for myself so the invitation is that, rather than simply taking my system or anybody else's system, you develop a system wholly tailored to you.If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ieA full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-18-finding-balance/About Tom O'LearyTom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at hello@tomoleary.ie or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. This podcast is edited and produced with the help of podlad.com
17. Morning Routines & Crafting Your Day
04:31||Season 1, Ep. 17The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.Welcome to Episode 17 - Morning Routines & Crafting Your DayThe Episode at a Glance* We clearly don't know what a particular day may hold or what might best prepare us for that day.* And yet, it is clear that there probably are ways of better preparing for whatever that day has in store for us.* And that preparation starts with our morning routine.* So what might you do over the coming mornings that might increase your chances of looking back on each day with greater satisfaction and fulfilment?If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ieA full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-17-morning-routines-crafting-your-day/About Tom O'LearyTom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at hello@tomoleary.ie or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. Editing provided by www.podlad.com
16. How do I Allocate Time? Part II
03:58||Season 1, Ep. 16The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.Welcome to Episode 16 - How do I Allocate Time? Part IIThe Episode at a Glance* This episode builds on and works with the same basic concepts as the previous episode so if you haven't listened to that yet my invitation is to do so now. Click here to listen: https://www.tomoleary.ie/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-15-how-do-i-allocate-time-part-i/* The first key point is that we do allocate time.* It is a deliberate choice.* The question then is what rules govern how you allocate your time?* What have you made your priority?* How do you even know?If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ieA full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-16-how-do-i-allocate-time-part-ii/About Tom O'LearyTom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at hello@tomoleary.ie or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. Produced in partnership with podlad.com
15. How do I Allocate Time? Part I
04:41||Season 1, Ep. 15The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.Welcome to Episode 15 - How do I Allocate Time? Part IThe Episode at a Glance* Whether we realise it or not we are continually answering the question of How do I Allocate Time?* And yet, are we aware of how exactly we make these decisions?* For example, how will you decide what exactly to do today?* Or even next?Provocative thought from author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau:“It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?”Further InspirationIf you want to learn more about time principles this post might be helpful: https://www.tomoleary.ie/feel-stuck-in-a-time-management-loop/If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ieA full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-15-how-do-i-allocate-time-part-i/About Tom O'LearyTom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at hello@tomoleary.ie or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. Released with the support of Podlad Podcast editing services
14. How Are Your Physical Environments Affecting You?
04:09||Season 1, Ep. 14The Time Academy Podcast with Tom O'Leary is a time management podcast that asks questions of our relationship with time.Welcome to Episode 14 - How Are Your Physical Environments Affecting You?The Episode at a Glance* Is place important to you?* For example, does it matter where you work?* Is one office the same as another?* In reality, our physical environments affect not only our health but also our productivity.* Just for starters, temperature, lighting, noise and oxygen levels all play a role in how comfortable and productive we will be in any given environment.If you find the reflections useful, please share them. I would also love to get your feedback and hear your stories so please feel free to email me at hello @ tomoleary.ieA full transcript is available here: https://www.tomoleary.ie/time-management-podcast/the-time-academy-podcast-episode-14-how-are-your-physical-environments-affecting-you/About Tom O'LearyTom's focus is on building bridges to regenerative futures.His primary offering – through a process he calls Ecological Coaching – is about supporting leaders as they transition their organisations.It involves expanding mindsets, enhancing skillsets and evolving organisational structures all in service of life.In working with clients, Tom realised that a key enabler of any transition is reimagining our relationship with time.Busyness limits our ability to imagine what might be.And unless we create space to imagine what might be, we will certainly never build it!If any of this resonates, please reach out to Tom at hello@tomoleary.ie or learn about his vision for possible regenerative futures. Produced with the support of Podlad.com