Danielle is a Queen Leader: Teaching us to be MORE efficient & manage our time better.

Listen to Queen Danielle teach us all about what it takes to manage our time & become MORE efficient in what we're doing day-to-day.  In this engaging conversation, Amy Singleton met with Danielle from Bailett Consulting to discuss a wide range of topics, including company culture change, time management, productivity, and personal well-being. Here's a concise summary of their discussion: 🌟 Review and Rating Request for Queen Leaders' Impact Before diving into the meeting summary, Amy Singleton kindly requested that listeners take a moment to review and rate the podcast episode. She emphasized that these reviews and ratings are crucial for expanding the reach and impact of the podcast, particularly among aspiring queen leaders. 🏢 Onboarding New Employee and Training Materials Danielle shared an unexpected task they had to undertake: onboarding a new employee for one of their clients. This task was unusual for them and related to an effort to change the company's culture. Danielle recommended Debbie Davis, a local leadership coach, to Amy, who expressed interest in meeting Debbie and accessing her training materials. They explored the possibility of accessing these materials through a sub-account. 🔄 Bailett Consulting's Name Change and Time Management Danielle discussed the origin of their business, Baileyt Consulting, including the name change from "Bailey's Consulting" due to similarities with another business. They also touched upon their experiences growing up with entrepreneur parents and a recent talk they gave about their background and time management skills. Danielle highlighted the importance of consistency, preparation, and time management in achieving personal and professional goals. 🧭 Time Management and Goal-Setting Reflection Reflecting on their shared experiences growing up in family businesses, Danielle and Amy explored the critical aspects of time management, goal-setting, and prioritization. Danielle emphasized the significance of consistency, preparation, and time management in achieving goals, and suggested that awareness of time usage is essential for making necessary adjustments. The conversation delved into the challenges posed by excessive phone usage and strategies to address it. 📱 Technology Addiction and Productivity Amy and Danielle discussed the importance of intentional phone usage and the potential for technology addiction. Danielle shared insights into the impact of technology on productivity and her own strategies for managing phone and email usage. They also mentioned a recently launched masterclass on time blocking, designed to help individuals track their time usage and manage interruptions. The discussion highlighted the need to manage technology usage effectively for improved productivity. 🪂 Time Management Program for Women Launched Danielle introduced a program aimed at helping individuals, particularly women who often struggle with prioritization, structure their time more effectively. The program consists of four modules covering topics such as time management and prioritization. Danielle emphasized the importance of focusing on important tasks over urgent ones, using tools like the Eisenhower priority matrix. The program is available on-demand, with consulting clients having access to it. Amy inquired about the program's duration and cost, with Danielle providing details on its four-week duration and $99 price, along with a special discount code for podcast listeners. 🔄 Prioritization and Time Management Strategies Both Amy and Danielle acknowledged the challenges of balancing new leads with established clients while maintaining high standards. Danielle suggested implementing time blocking throughout the day to handle different tasks and setting clear timelines to manage expectations. They also discussed the disruptions that can occur when an urgent matter interferes with scheduled time blocks, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted work periods. 🌟 Productivity and Consistency in Work and Life The conversation revolved around the significance of focusing on productive work during designated time blocks and avoiding distractions. Danielle emphasized the use of urgency triggers, like revenue and reputation, to prioritize tasks and respond promptly to urgent matters. They also mentioned their consulting firm's "consistency boot camp," designed to help individuals and businesses establish consistent habits. The discussion highlighted that it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit. 🕓 Productivity Techniques and Focus Work Days Danielle and Amy underscored the importance of identifying the right activities for success and standardizing measurements for success. Danielle shared insights into their monthly focus work days and the benefits of establishing boundaries. They discussed productivity techniques such as 'body doubling' and the importance of prioritizing tasks and tracking progress. Amy shared her own experiences using similar techniques in her business and the importance of self-motivation. ⏰ Procrastination, Deadlines, and Rewards Danielle and Amy engaged in a discussion about procrastination, with Danielle suggesting that it often serves as an avoidance mechanism rather than a lack of motivation. They discussed the idea of creating personal deadlines and rewarding oneself with enjoyable activities upon their completion. Both agreed that this approach can help overcome procrastination and minimize the allure of drama. The conversation also touched on external deadlines set by clients as potential motivators. 🍽 New Diet, Leg Pain, Sleep Challenges Danielle shared details about her new meal plan, which excludes specific foods to address inflammation and improve her leg condition. However, she mentioned that this diet has posed challenges in managing sleep due to leg pain, leading her to take nerve blockers. Despite the difficulties, she remains committed to the diet. 🎙 Podcast Episode Planning and Pricing Strategy Amy and Danielle discussed an upcoming podcast episode that Amy plans to release on March 20th. Danielle revealed that she is working on a code that she intends to activate, along with planning a pricing strategy that involves incremental price increases for a product. Amy committed to sending an email containing graphics, reels, and related resources for the podcast episode. The episode, the longest Danielle has recorded at 20 minutes, includes homework for listeners. 💼 Next Steps Connect with Danielle from Bailett Consulting: https://learn.daniellebaily.com/courses/timeblocking-masterclass-on-demand CODE: Queenslead https://daniellebaily.com/, https://learn.daniellebaily.com/, www.facebook.com/thedaniellebaily, www.instagram.com/thedaniellebaily/, https://twitter.com/danibaily, www.youtube.com/@thedaniellebaily   Please consider taking a moment to review and rate this podcast episode to support the mission of empowering queen leaders. To learn more about Amy Singleton, her speaking engagements, or collaboration opportunities in marketing, visit AmySingleton.net.