071: How to make time for professional development
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Eager to boost your professional growth but struggling to find the time and right flow for your life? Figuring out how to best use your time is a regular topic inside of Career Strategy Lab as we help clients navigate how to focus on progress over perfection while juggling the realities of life.
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah shares practical strategies to fit professional development into your life regardless of what your calendar looks like.
From tips on scheduling dedicated time for growth to managing perfectionism and expectations, you'll learn how to navigate either a jam-packed schedule or, the ample free time a lay-off presents, to invest in yourself.
Whether you're balancing a full-time job and other commitments or have an open calendar to focus on growth, this episode provides actionable advice catered to your unique situation.
Get ready to uncover the importance of setting priorities, build a supportive community, and break tasks into manageable sprints to maximize your efforts.
00:56 Making time for professional development: actionable tips.
03:46 Schedule professional development with focus and energy.
08:22 Commit to intentional, efficient professional development.
11:25 Break tasks, focus on energy, quality work.
13:17 Prioritize tasks, schedule and say no.
17:31 Learn practical tips for professional development journey.
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