Episode 75: Time Management Strategies: Run Your Day, Don’t Let It Run You

About this episode

In this episode, Sarah and guest Patti Massullo discuss effective time management strategies to enhance productivity and professional boundaries.

In this episode of the HRDQ-U In Review podcast, host Sarah welcomes speaker and trainer Patti Massullo to explore key insights from her webinar, Time Management Strategies: Run Your Day, Don’t Let It Run You. Drawing from decades of experience and study, Patti breaks down some of the most effective time management strategies that go far beyond the typical "just wake up earlier" advice. Together, they unpack the Rule of Three, the power of time blocking, and how to identify high-impact tasks that actually move the needle. Patti shares why your energy matters just as much as your schedule, how to manage distractions with intention, and what it really means to set professional boundaries that stick. Whether you're overwhelmed by your to-do list or just looking to work smarter, this conversation is packed with practical tools to help you stop reacting and start leading your day—with clarity, calm, and confidence. Chapters 00:02 – Introduction and BackgroundSarah introduces the episode and welcomes Patti Massullo, who shares her background in professional development and time management training. 01:45 – Challenging Traditional Time Management AdvicePatti debunks common myths—like…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah

Guest: Patti Massullo

Topics covered

• time management
• productivity
• professional development
• energy management
• distraction management

Keywords

• time management
• Rule of Three
• time blocking
• distractions
• professional boundaries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HRDQ-U

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