Episodes

  • 104 Work/life balance doesn’t work (what I do instead) with Abigail Barnes

    104 Work/life balance doesn’t work (what I do instead) with Abigail Barnes
    Oct 15 2026

    This Episode of The Time Management Podcast is for you if:

    • You know what you should be doing, but you’re struggling to turn it into action
    • You’re ambitious, but you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and doing it all on your own
    • You’re ready to stop chasing work/life balance and step into your Productive Wellbeing era

    Work/life balance was never designed for the way we live now. Work on one side, life on the other, and you stuck in the middle trying to keep the see-saw level. That’s why I’ve created a modern version: Productive Wellbeing.

    It’s about looking after your energy, using your time well, and getting results in the margins of life.

    Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an ambitious professional who’s also a busy mum, a solopreneur, a responsibility juggler, a taxi parent, a side hustler, a midlife resetter, this episode is for you.

    I’m also introducing something I’ve been building for a long time: the Productive Wellbeing Members Club.

    In this episode, I share:

    • What “results in the margins of life” really means
    • Why Productive Wellbeing is the modern work/life balance
    • Why knowing what to do is only half the story, and what makes the difference
    • Why I created the club, and how it ties in with the 888 Formula and Procrastination Breakthrough
    • What happens inside each week, including silent co-working, which is perfect if you work from home
    • How to live a happy, healthy, enjoyable life where you thrive and laugh for no reason

    The Productive Wellbeing Members Club opens on Monday 19 October.

    There are only 26 founder spots, at £26 a month. You keep that rate for as long as you stay a member. After that, the price goes up to £33 a month.

    Join the waitlist to hear first: ➜ https://tinyurl.com/PWCWAITLIST

    Question to think about today: If you had more time and more energy, what life would you start building?

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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamabigailbarnes

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining

    ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES:

    Abigail, is on a mission to help entrepreneurs and professionals stop being busy and start being effective.

    You are good at what you do, but there never seems to be enough time. I know that feeling well. I spent over a decade working in financial services marketing. High pressure, higher expectations.

    In February 2012, a near-death experience on a work business trip stopped her in her my tracks. It changed how she sees success, time and priorities, and led her to create the 888 Formula, a holistic approach to time management that helps individuals use the time they have for the priorities that matter.

    Abigail is the founder of Success by Design Training and the host of The Time Management Podcast.

    If you’re working hard but the results aren’t showing up, let’s find out why.

    She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School.

    Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com

    Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com

    Audio Credit: Keith Hare
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    15 mins
  • 105 The Energy Edge: How to Perform Under Pressure Without Burning Out with Abigail Barnes

    105 The Energy Edge: How to Perform Under Pressure Without Burning Out with Abigail Barnes
    Oct 22 2026

    The pressures of life are not going away, and AI is making work move faster than ever. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to protect your energy, set boundaries that stick and build small daily habits that keep you performing at your best. Perfect for Executive Support Professionals, and anyone who feels like the person everyone else relies on.

    We talk about:

    • Why managing energy beats managing time
    • How to set boundaries without feeling guilty
    • The 8 minute secret to limitless energy
    • Productive Wellbeing the formula for your perfect work/life blend

    LINKS FOR THE EPISODE

    The Productive Wellbeing Members Club | Doors are open

    Join the Club ➜ https://tinyurl.com/PWCJOINTODAY

    There are only 26 founder spots, at £26 a month. You keep that rate for as long as you stay a member. After that, the price goes up to £33 a month.

    The 8 Week Feel Fabulous Programme with Ru-tee Block

    Sign up Today (Starts Monday 26 October) ➜ https://tinyurl.com/8WEEKFEELFABULOUS

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    ⭐️SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamabigailbarnes

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining

    ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES:

    Abigail, is on a mission to help entrepreneurs and professionals stop being busy and start being effective.

    You are good at what you do, but there never seems to be enough time. I know that feeling well. I spent over a decade working in financial services marketing. High pressure, higher expectations.

    In February 2012, a near-death experience on a work business trip stopped her in her my tracks. It changed how she sees success, time and priorities, and led her to create the 888 Formula, a holistic approach to time management that helps individuals use the time they have for the priorities that matter.

    Abigail is the founder of Success by Design Training and the host of The Time Management Podcast.

    If you’re working hard but the results aren’t showing up, let’s find out why.

    She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School.

    Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com

    Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com

    Audio Credit: Keith Hare
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    11 mins
  • 101 Welcome back to The Time Management Podcast hosted by Abigail Barnes

    101 Welcome back to The Time Management Podcast hosted by Abigail Barnes
    Sep 24 2026

    We took a break, and now we’re back baby with more to discuss, guests to meet and conversations to be had.

    Coming up on future episodes we’ll be talking about:

    • How to Find Your Missing Hour a Day
    • Efficiency & Effectiveness: How to stop wasting time on things that don’t matter
    • Deep Work: How to tune out the distractions and super charge your focus
    • Slow Productivity: How to do achieve more from less

    As well as:

    • How to Stop Procrastinating and unlock your productivity era
    • The Scientific way to breakthrough your procrastination block
    • And 21 Days to Fix Your Procrastination habit

    Depending on when you’re listening to the episode you may still be able to join our September Procrastination Breakthrough 21 Day Challenge Group (doors close 27/28 September).

    ➜ Sign up: https://abigailbarnes.aweb.page/overcome-procrastination-blocks

    Promo Code: PODCAST50 (get £50 off when you sign up by 26 September).

    If you’re hearing this episode when the doors are closed you’ll be redirected to the waitlist for the January 2027 Group.

    The Challenge is a combination of LIVE group training calls, and weekly challenges focusing on the action steps needed to help you stop procrastinating in 21 days.

    It comes with a Training portal with all the replays, pdf workbooks (life time access) as well as a Challenge accountability community and what's app group (duration of the challenge).

    The Challenge is for the person who's ready to stop procrastinating and unlock their productivity era

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    ⭐️SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining

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    Hi 👋 I’m Abigail Barnes founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. I’m a qualified coach and creator of the 888 Formula.

    I help high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs running on empty regain control of their time, do great work and still have a life.

    A near death experience in 2012 gave me a second chance, and is the reason I quit a successful corporate career to build a business from zero on a mission to impact the lives of millions.

    It's Your Time: don't waste another minute waiting for the right time to start!

    Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com

    Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com

    Audio Credit: Keith Hare

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    ⭐️ ABIGAIL BARNES SOCIAL MEDIA:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes

    Disclaimer: This content does not aim to replace professional medical advice or therapy. Please seek the support you need where necessary. Success by Design Training accepts no liability
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    5 mins
  • 102 How to Find Your Missing Hour a Day with Abigail Barnes

    102 How to Find Your Missing Hour a Day with Abigail Barnes
    Oct 1 2026
    You have enough time, in this NEW episode we're talking about how you can discover where your missing hour a day is hiding. This Episode is for you if: → You’re struggling to get everything done → You feel like there’s not enough hours in the day → You’re ready to get on top of your time and find your missing hour You want more time for your life, because you need more time for your hobbies and your dreams. In this episode we talked about: How you have enough time Why it might not feel like it What you can do to find it If it’s possible for other people to have enough time it’s possible for you too. I can’t wait to find out what you discover from your 7 Day (Time Tracking) Experiment. Homework from this week’s episode: Download your free 7 Day Time TrackerTrack your Time for 7 days (in 30 minute chunks)Notice the people, patterns and habits taking your timeListen to Episode 15: Audit your time (more on how to track your time) ⭐️ LINKS FOR THE EPISODE: Download your free 7 Day Time Tracker: https://www.successbydesigntraining.com/time-book-resources/ Find Your Missing Hour (10 Day Challenge Training): https://abigailbarnes.aweb.page/unlock-extra-time-10-days Time Management for Entrepreneurs & Professionals, by Abigail Barnes Buy the book: https://bit.ly/TMFEAPBOOK ………………………….. ⭐️SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. That was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’t have any to waste! Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach people how to find time for their dreams using The 888 Formula. Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com Audio Credit: Keith Hare ……………………….. ⭐️ ABIGAIL BARNES SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: instagram.com/iamabigailbarnes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes
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    21 mins
  • 103 Why your Time Management isn’t working and what you can do about it with Abigail Barnes

    103 Why your Time Management isn’t working and what you can do about it with Abigail Barnes
    Oct 8 2026
    This Episode of The Time Management Podcast is for you if: * You’re struggling with distractions * You find it hard to focus on what you need to do * You’re ready to get on top of your time and step into your productivity era The world is noisy and distracting and deliberately designed to steal your attention and interrupt your focus. This month I’ve decided to take my Focus back and I’m using this acronym to help. FOCUS Forget Outside Chatter Unrealistic Success Your Time Management, how you allocate your time, what you allocate it to isn’t working anymore. If you think about your life like it’s split into 8 areas, and you had to score each area out of 10 - what scores would you give each area? 1. FRIENDS & FAMILY 2. PARTNER/ROMANCE 3. FUN & HOBBIES 4. HEALTH 5. OCCUPATION 6. MONEY 7. PERSONAL GROWTH 8. ENVIRONMENT It’s one of the most confronting and life changing exercise you’ll do. It’s called the wheel of life and it’s what I use with clients in the 6 week Productive Wellbeing Coaching Program, during our time together they focus on one area of their life they want to fix first, together we design an action plan they follow step by step day by day, we voice note regularly and meet after 6 weeks to review their progress. The Wheel of Life will be a foundational training in my brand new Membership the Productive Wellbeing Club that opens for enrolment later this month. In the membership there will be a weekly schedule around Productivity and Wellbeing, a combination of live classes and training on demand hosted in a Private Online Community. What you can expect: * Motivation Mondays (start the week strong) * Weekly Community Silent Co-Working Session * Wellness Wednesdays (keep energised and productive) * Feel Good Fridays (celebrate your wins and lock into your gratitude) * Special Guest experts will bring new conversations to the community and as time goes on we’ll add things like a book club and buddy scheme. To be the first to find out when the doors open and get access to the exclusive founder member offer price join the waitlist using this link: ➜ https://abigailbarnes.aweb.page/productive-wellbeing-club ..................... If you have any questions, want to find out more about working with me 1:1 or booking me to speak at your next company breakfast or Conference email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com ⭐️ LINKS FOR THE EPISODE: Find Your Missing Hour Training. Start Today: https://abigailbarnes.aweb.page/unlock-extra-time-10-days Imposter to Unstoppable Training. Start Today: https://abigailbarnes.aweb.page/unleash-potential-imposter-unstoppable Time Management for Entrepreneurs & Professionals, by Abigail Barnes Buy the book: https://bit.ly/TMFEAPBOOK ………………………….. ⭐️ SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. That was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’t have any to waste! Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach people how to find time for their dreams using The 888 Formula. Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com Audio Credit: Keith Hare ……………………….. ⭐️ ABIGAIL BARNES SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamabigailbarnes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes
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    13 mins
  • 100 The 4 Types of Procrastination Explained | How to Stop Procrastinating TODAY [Ep 100] Abigail Barnes

    100 The 4 Types of Procrastination Explained | How to Stop Procrastinating TODAY [Ep 100] Abigail Barnes
    Aug 28 2025
    In this milestone episode of The Time Management Podcast, we’re talking about four types of procrastination and how to recognise which one is keeping you stuck. Discover how hidden habits, unconscious beliefs, and past experiences shape your productivity, and learn practical strategies to reclaim your time, boost success, and finally break free from procrastination patterns. It’s your time to have the success you’ve been waiting for. 7 Key Takeaways: Celebrating 100 episodes and embracing the reality of imperfection in productivity.The four procrastinator types A, B, C, D and how to recognise your own patterns.How unconscious beliefs and stories keep you stuck in procrastination cycles.Why claiming your own success does not limit others, it’s waiting for you.The power of time audits to uncover hidden productivity leaks.How past trauma may trigger procrastination behaviours.Exciting announcements: exclusive offers, challenges, and the podcast’s return in October 2025 with a new mission. Timestamps: * 00:03 – Celebrating 100 episodes and embracing imperfection * 02:32 – Identifying procrastination types to boost productivity * 04:52 – Claiming success and understanding abundance * 07:13 – The four types of procrastinators (A, B, C, D) * 09:58 – Unconscious beliefs holding back change * 12:31 – Time audits and productivity breakthroughs * 15:01 – Procrastination, trauma, and your productivity * 17:16 – Closing reflections and podcast relaunch in October 2025 “At the end of your life your scorecard will be what you did versus what you let fear stop you from doing” “Your brain makes the comfort zone feel so safe that you don’t see the prison walls.” “If you don’t claim your success, no one else can claim it, it goes unclaimed.” Abigail Barnes ...................... ⭐️ Links for the Episode: ➜ Your 888 Kick Start (previously Find Your Missing Hour Challenge) https://www.successbydesigntraining.com/your-888-kickstart_take-back-your-time_with-abigail-barnes-free/ ➜ All the offers announced in the episode: https://bit.ly/EP100OFFERS - Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com - Free chapter: https://bit.ly/downloadfreechapternow - Podcast Updates: https://bit.ly/PODCASTEMAILS ⭐️SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining ...................... ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’t have any to waste! Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 5 million people how to achieve Productive Wellbeing using The 888 Formula by 2030. Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com Audio Credit: Keith Hare ...................... ⭐️ ABIGAIL BARNES SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes Disclaimer: This content does not aim to replace professional medical advice or therapy. Please seek the support you need where necessary. Success by Design Training accepts no liability
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    19 mins
  • 099 “5 Changes that Improved My Time Management Fast” Ru-tee Block [Time Management Success Story]

    099 “5 Changes that Improved My Time Management Fast” Ru-tee Block [Time Management Success Story]
    Aug 21 2025
    In this episode of The Time Management Podcast, we meet Ru-tee Block, a menopause fitness coach who shares how the Find Your Missing Hour 7-day Time Audit Challenge completely transformed her approach to time management, energy management, and self-care. Living in Costa Rica with the unpredictability of sloths crossing the road, power outages, and life in the jungle, Ru-tee discovered how a personalised Time Management plan that accounted for her ADHD and dyslexia could create freedom, balance and joy. She also opens up about the unique challenges of menopause, why multitasking is draining, and how discipline in time management became the ultimate act of self-love. “Small changes made a big difference. The Find Your Missing Hour 7-Day Challenge has been a total game changer for me.” Ru-tee Block What you’ll learn in this episode: How a 7-day time audit revealed leaks in Ru-tee’s scheduleShifting from vague to-do lists to structured, scheduled daysWhy creating buffer time is essential for life’s unpredictabilityHow multitasking drains energy during menopauseTailoring productivity systems to suit ADHD and dyslexiaWhy time audits are acts of self-love and disciplineThe myth of “no time” and how it damages health and joy 5 Ways the Find Your Missing Hour 7-Day Challenge made Ru-tee more Productive: From lists to structure – She stopped relying on vague to-do lists and began scheduling tasks into specific time slots.Master planning – A weekly “master sheet” kept everything in one place and made priorities clear.Buffer time built in – Adding extra time for travel and delays meant fewer disruptions and less stress.Content batching – Creating and editing on set days made social media posting consistent and effortless.No more abandoned tasks – Missed items were rescheduled instead of forgotten, preventing backlogs and overwhelm. ⏰ It’s your Time! About Ru-tee Block: Ru-tee Block is a powerhouse of health and wellness with over 30 years in fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching. Based in the lush jungles of Costa Rica, she helps people, especially women navigating the rollercoaster of menopause, ditch the overwhelm, balance their hormones, reduce inches and body fat, and feel fabulous in their bodies again. She’s not your average coach, Ru-tee blends her expertise as a certified personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach, kinesiologist, and sound healer into a truly holistic approach. From sweaty functional workouts to cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions, she knows how to shift energy on every level, body, mind, and soul. Through her signature 8-week Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee program and transformational retreats in Costa Rica, Ru-tee’s mission is simple: to help you feel stronger, lighter, more confident, and ready to sparkle at any age. Links for Ru-tee: Website www.Ru-tee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruteefitnesscoach/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruthrutee.block Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@ruteefitnesscoach 8 Week Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee (Starts 25 October) https://bit.ly/FEELFABULOUS_OCT …………………………………………………………………. ⭐️ LINKS FOR ABIGAIL || SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING: - Find Your Missing Hour (7 Day Challenge) ➜ https://bit.ly/FYMHWAITLIST - Buy the book: https://bit.ly/TMFEAPBOOK - Free chapter: https://bit.ly/downloadfreechapternow - Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com ⭐️SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining About Abigail Barnes: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’t have any to waste! Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 5 million people how to achieve Productive Wellbeing using The 888 Formula by 2030. Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com Audio Credit: ...
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    29 mins
  • 098 "How I Found an Extra Hour a Day" Sonia Jewers [Time Management Success Story]

    098 "How I Found an Extra Hour a Day" Sonia Jewers [Time Management Success Story]
    Aug 14 2025
    In this episode of The Time Management Podcast, Organisational Psychologist Sonia Jewers shares how attending my keynote Master Your Time, Boost Your Success and investing in the Find Your Missing Hour 7-Day Challenge transformed her time management. Sonia went from unstructured “busyness” to living with clarity, intention, and focus, reclaiming an extra hour a day with one simple change. Discover the neuroscience-backed strategies, micro-habits, and mindset shifts that helped her: - Uncover the illusion of busyness and focus on priorities - Apply the 888 Formula for balance between sleep, work, and personal time - Use environmental cues and time blocking to sustain productivity - Remove distractions, quit Instagram, and schedule strategic recovery - Align actions with core values for greater fulfilment and efficiency If you’re feeling constantly busy but not making real progress, then this episode will inspire you to take action starting with a simple one-day time audit. “Your talk was transformational. When you spoke about the illusion of busyness… I had a little lightbulb moment. I thought: I know someone who that might relate to… me!” Sonia Jewers ⏰ It’s your Time! About Sonia Jewers I coach leaders in high-demand industries who are managing career ambition and personal responsibility. They often come to me at a tipping point: stretched thin, navigating complex challenges, and unsure how to keep performing without losing themselves in the process. Most don’t have time for vague advice. They don't want short term 'hacks'. They want practical, evidence-based support that respects their intelligence and works in the real world. Quickly and sustainably. With 20+ years experience in organisational psychology and executive coaching, Sonia brings a grounded, science-informed approach to help leaders regain clarity, energy and focus. Her client’s work in sectors like biotech, finance, tech, and insurance industries, where performance is high-stakes and emotional bandwidth is often low. It’s not about pausing your ambition. It's about learning how to lead in a way that feels more focused, sustainable and human. Links for Sonia: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/soniajewers Website: www.soniajewers.com …………………………………………………………………. ⭐️ LINKS FOR ABIGAIL || SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING: - Buy the book: https://bit.ly/TMFEAPBOOK - Free chapter: https://bit.ly/downloadfreechapternow - Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com - Work with Abigail: https://bit.ly/NEWENQUIRY - Find Your Missing Hour 7 Day Challenge ➜ https://bit.ly/FYMHWAITLIST ⭐️ SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’t have any to waste! Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 5 million people how to achieve Productive Wellbeing using The 888 Formula by 2030. Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com Audio Credit: Keith Hare ……………………….. ⭐️ ABIGAIL BARNES SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: instagram.com/iamabigailbarnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes Disclaimer: This content does not aim to replace professional medical advice or therapy. Please seek the support you need where necessary. Success by Design Training accepts no liability.
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    26 mins