Productivity Expert: Your BAD EMAIL HABITS Are Sabotaging Your Success. How to Create High-Performing Teams

"If the technology is in control of you, then it's going to have a dark side. If you're in control of it, it can be a powerful tool!" On this week's episode of the Career Confidence Podcast, Georgie sits down with productivity expert Dermot Crowley to discuss strategies for enhancing personal and team productivity. With over 25 years in the productivity training space, Dermot shares valuable insights into managing email overload, creating effective productivity cultures, and balancing work priorities to avoid burnout. Whether you're a leader looking to boost your team's performance or an individual seeking to manage your workload more efficiently, this episode is packed with actionable advice.  ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ Connect with Dermot Smart Work | Smart Teams | Lead Smart | Urgent! Adapt Productivity Website  Dermot Crowley on LinkedIn ___________________________________ Key Takeaways How can you effectively manage your email inbox to prevent it from becoming overwhelming and ensure that important tasks don't get lost? What strategies can leaders implement to cultivate a productivity-focused culture within their teams and reduce unnecessary noise and distractions? How does working from home impact productivity, and what can individuals and organisations do to maintain or enhance productivity in a remote work setting? What are the benefits of using importance and urgency as lenses for prioritising tasks, and how can you apply these concepts to your daily and weekly planning? How can identifying and focusing on your key priorities help ensure that you're spending time on the most valuable activities? ___________________________________ Key Chapters 02:37 Dermot’s Career Journey04:37 Technology's Role in Productivity07:11 Managing Email Overload09:35 Personal Productivity Strategies16:10 Cultural Productivity in Organizations20:52 Work-from-Home Productivity24:40 Addressing Urgency and Overwhelm31:12 Working Smarter, Not Harder43:46 Structuring Your Week for Success50:47 Future Projects and Final Thoughts ___________________________________ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Career Confidence Podcast, leave a review, and share it with your colleagues. Be sure to connect with us on social media for updates and more Career Confidence tips!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Welcome to Career Confidence by Sisterhood Club, the podcast that empowers you to build the skills and mindset you need to thrive in your career. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a career change, our hosts Georgie Hubbard and Pam Caldwell, experienced recruiters in the IT and digital industry, are here to guide you every step of the way. With each episode, we'll share practical strategies, tips, and insights to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and advance your career with purpose and passion. From job searching and networking to mastering new skills and overcoming self-doubt, we'll tackle the toughest challenges you face on your professional journey. So, join us each week for a dose of inspiration and guidance to help you unlock your full potential and achieve your career goals. This is Career Confidence by Sisterhood Club, and we're excited to be a part of your journey.