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Learn and Work Smarter75. How to Pay for College with Scholarships — with Expert Dave PetersonWhat if your college education could cost just $1,500? Seem too good to be true?In this expert interview episode, I chat with Dave Peterson of Scholarship GPS about how he helped his own son do exactly that. Now, he now helps other families across the country find and win scholarships to pay for school without student loans.What You’ll Learn:✅The actual best time to start applying for scholarships✅Common myths that stop students from applying (and how to bust them)✅What students should include in their sc...2025-05-2238 min
Learn and Work Smarter74. Should You Change Jobs or Change Companies? And Protecting Your Time at Work (Q&A)Should you change jobs or change companies? And how do you protect your time at work without feeling guilty? In this Q&A episode, I answer two powerful questions submitted by listeners. The first question dives into a major career decision: whether to change jobs within your current company or look for new opportunities elsewhere. I share practical steps for making this decision, including how to assess your skills, talk to your manager, and prepare for a new role.The second question is all about saying no at work — without guilt. I share strategies for clea...2025-05-1520 min
Learn and Work Smarter73. How to Get Better at Something: A 2-Pronged Approach that WorksWant to get better at something, but not sure how? Do you read more about it? Practice more? Ask someone for help? Close your eyes and wing it?In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share a two-pronged strategy for improving at anything, whether it’s a skill for school, a work task, or a personal goal.You’ll learn why most people only use one side of the strategy (and stay stuck), and how you can use both sides to make faster, more reliable progress on whatever it is you want...2025-05-0819 min
Learn and Work Smarter72. How to Finish Unfinished Projects (Or Let Them Go Without Guilt)In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we tackle one of the biggest energy drains no one talks about: unfinished projects.You’ll learn how to get clarity on your half-done tasks, make intentional decisions about what to finish (and what to release without guilt), and reignite your momentum for what matters most.Whether you’re a working professional with unfinished work projects, or a student with unfinished academic projects, this episode will give you a clear map forward.What You’ll Learn:✅ How unfinished projects silently...2025-05-0121 min
Learn and Work Smarter71. Task Management Gaps and Grad School Overload (Q&A)Why do you still forget tasks even though you write everything down? And how are you supposed to keep up with grad school reading when there’s more than you could ever finish — and you’re already behind?In this Q&A episode, I answer two listener questions that hit close to home for so many of us. The first question comes from a professional who says his system feels “full of holes” — he’s writing things down but still missing the little stuff. I walk through how to fix your capture and review process, what’s going on...2025-04-2429 min
Learn and Work Smarter70. Managing People and Projects: Real-World Leadership Lessons from Richard RegitanoWhat makes someone a strong leader? How do you manage people without micromanaging? And how do systems help you lead with clarity and calm?In this expert interview, I talk with Richard Regitano, Managing Director of Engineering and Operations, about the real-world habits and mindsets that support effective leadership. We talk about emotional intelligence, team trust, recurring one-on-ones, and why every leader should know how to manage their own information before managing other people.Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student thinking about leadership down the road, this episode offers...2025-04-1742 min
Learn and Work Smarter69. Top 10 Executive Function Skills You Need in the Real World (And How to Build Them If You Don't Have Them)Ever feel like you're smart and trying—but still constantly behind?You might be missing the one set of skills that makes everything else possible: executive function.In this episode, I break down the 10 executive function skills you actually need in the real world—skills like starting tasks, managing your time, organizing your space, regulating emotions, and following through on long-term goals.These aren’t just school skills. They’re life skills. And if no one ever taught them to you, you’re not alone.I’ll show you what these skills look...2025-04-1049 min
Disability Daily PodcastApril 8: Serge Kovaleski, José Álvares de Azevedo & Gallaudet University's Charter DayTranscript
Today we celebrate Pulitzer-prize winning journalist with arthrogryposis, Serge Kovaleski, blind teacher José Álvares de Azevedo, and the founding of Gallaudet University for the Deaf and hard of hearing in 1864.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re...2025-04-0806 min
Learn and Work Smarter68. The Time Management Trap No One Talks AboutEver feel like your calendar should be manageable—but you’re still totally maxed out? In this episode, I unpack one of the most frustrating time traps we all fall into: the invisible overhead that comes with saying yes.I’m not talking about classic time management tricks today. Instead, I’m digging into why your schedule feels heavier than it looks, and how all the “invisible” tasks—like prep, logistics, and mental energy—add up fast.I share examples from my own life (including a funny full-circle moment about a committee I joined) and give you two too...2025-04-0331 min
Learn and Work Smarter67. Why Critical Thinking Matters for School & Work – with Professor Mark MassaroWhat does it really mean to “think critically”? In this episode, I chat with college professor Mark Massaro about how students can build critical thinking skills through reading and writing—and why these skills matter way beyond the classroom. We talk about everything from resume writing and job interviews to recognizing bias and reading the room in high-stakes situations. If you’ve ever wondered how analyzing a short story could help your future career, this episode will make it clear.Never stop learning.What You’ll Learn:What critical thinking actually is...2025-03-2743 min
Learn and Work Smarter66. How to Stop Wasting Time at Work & Between College Classes (Q&A)Do you ever find yourself wasting time at work or between college classes, even though you want to be productive? Despite your best intentions, you’re just NOT getting done what needs to get done?In this Q&A episode, I answer two listener questions — one from a remote marketing professional and one from a college sophomore — about how to actually get work done instead of spinning their wheels.What You’ll Learn:Why an admin block can help you stop getting sucked into non-importantHow a lack of clarity leads to procrastinationWays to struc...2025-03-2023 min
Learn and Work Smarter65. The Sunday Reset: The Secret to a Less Stressful WeekWe all know that feeling — Monday morning hits, and suddenly we’re overwhelmed, scrambling to figure out what’s due, what meetings we have, and where the weekend even went. But what if we could prevent that Sunday night dread with a simple reset routine?In this episode, I walk through five core elements of a solid Sunday Reset — plus ten optional add-ons—to help us start the week with clarity and confidence. A Sunday Reset doesn’t have to take long (just 45 minutes!), but it can make all the difference in how the rest of the week p...2025-03-1328 min
Learn and Work Smarter64. How to Do Hard Things: 7 Strategies to Move You ForwardWe all know that feeling: you sit down to start something challenging, and suddenly, everything else feels more appealing. Your phone, a snack, even cleaning out your sock drawer. Anything to avoid the hard thing in front of you.But here’s the truth: being able to do hard things is one of the most valuable skills you can develop.In this episode, I’m sharing seven practical strategies to help you move forward when something feels impossible. These aren’t vague “push through it” tips—they’re real, actionable techniques that help you break tasks down, sh...2025-03-0633 min
WMNH 95.3FM Community ProgramsGranite State of Mind 2-28-2025Katie Dobbins live performance and interview with Rob Azevedo.
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Learn and Work Smarter63. How to Have a Productive Day: My 3-Bucket System for Getting It Done and Staying BalancedYou know how satisfying it is to have a good, solid productive day — a day where we accomplish what we set out to accomplish and make progress on our goals. We feel balanced, rested and like it was a day well spent.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share my personal strategy for having a productive day. I’ve been using this method for years (can I call it a method? I’m going to) and I figured if sharing it on the show helps just one person, it’s worth it...2025-02-2722 min
Learn and Work Smarter62. Managing Email Inbox Chaos and Email ParalysisIn this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I tackle two questions submitted by listeners – both about email overwhelm and procrastination. If your inbox feels like a chaotic mess or you find yourself avoiding certain emails, you're not alone!📩 Question 1: Where do I start when my entire email inbox is a mess? The unread emails are out of control and I'm tempted to delete everything and start fresh.📩 Question 2: Why do I feel paralyzed when I get an email that I need to respond to? I have no trouble writing...2025-02-2030 min
Learn and Work Smarter61. How to Prepare for Meetings (So You Look Good to Your Boss)Preparing for meetings isn't just about avoiding embarrassment. (Although it's certainly about that too!) Preparing adequately for meetings not only makes it easier to do our job, but doing so also gives the impression that we take our jobs seriously.Plus, being unprepared is unprofessional -- and that's not a look we're going for, is it?In this week's episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share 7 strategies for how to prepare for meetings. The tips are for you if you're new to the workforce AND if you've been to a t...2025-02-1327 min
Learn and Work Smarter60. How to Handle Workplace Conflict: Tips from an HR Expert -- with Jessica AlvarezWorkplace conflict is inevitable. That's because relationships with our colleagues are just like any relationship: they require communication, compromise and compassion.In this interview with international HR expert Jessica Alvarez (think JetBlue and HubSpot!), we have a strategy-packed conversation about how to handle workplace conflict productively and effectively -- while using it as an opportunity for growth.New professionals and long-time professionals: this is for you.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned⭐Episode Website ⭐(with the transcript and all the helpful things)Enroll in SchoolHabits UniversityGet my free parent training...2025-02-0643 min
Learn and Work Smarter59. 7 ADHD Organization Tips for Students and ProfessionalsGetting and staying organized can be challenging for people with ADHD. While intricate systems and high-tech tools might seem appealing at first, they often don’t align with how the ADHD brain works.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share seven practical organization strategies designed specifically for students and professionals with ADHD. These approaches are simple, effective, and rooted in executive function principles.Listen in to discover seven ADHD-friendly organization tips that can help you manage school, work, and home life — without the overwhelm.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned...2025-01-3037 min
College and Career ClarityStudy Strategies to Beat Your Teen's Mid-Year Slump with Katie AzevedoIn this episode, Lisa and Katie Azevedo discuss:The mid-year academic slump and its impactThe role of task and time management systems in student successShifting from passive to active learningGuiding teens to take ownership through the right questions and toolsKey Takeaways: Students often face three interconnected struggles mid-year: increased stress and overwhelm, poor academic performance, and low motivation. Addressing these issues requires concrete strategies.Effective study habits rely on using active recall techniques (e.g...2025-01-2832 min
Learn and Work Smarter58. In-Person vs. Online Classes, and Jobs vs. Internships (Q&A)In this week's Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by listeners.Question 1: A working professional headed to graduate school asks about choosing online grad programs vs. in-person grad programs.Question 2: A college student asks whether they should explore internships or go back to their standard summer job this summer.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources MentionedEpisode 22: Tips for Student Internships and Working with ADHD⭐Enroll in SchoolHabits University⭐Episode Website (with the transcript and all the helpful things)Get my free parent training! How to He...2025-01-2316 min
Learn and Work Smarter57. 20 Tips for Balancing School and a Part-Time JobAdding a part-time job to your student resume has many benefits: skill building and college applications just to name a few.But working while going to school is also very demanding, which is something that many students don't consider beforehand.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share 20 practical strategies that can help students balance school and a part-time job -- without going bananas or sacrificing their grades.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources Mentioned:Episode 20: How to Use Active RecallEpisode 33: Resume Tips for StudentsEpisode 36: How to Stop Procrastinating: Tips...2025-01-1634 min
Learn and Work Smarter56. Choosing a College Major: What Every Student & Parent Should Know -- with Lisa Marker RobbinsIt’s the first interview episode on the Learn and Work Smarter podcast!I have an enlightening conversation with college and career expert Lisa Marker Robbins of Flourish Coaching. Lisa sheds light on the importance of choosing a college major with intention and clarity — and shares a valuable resource for high school students (and their parents) to ensure they’re fully informed of their college major options.We Cover:→ When to start planning for your college major (hint: it’s sooner than you think!)→ When or when not to declar...2025-01-0930 min
Learn and Work Smarter55. How to Use Body Doubling to Boost Focus (with or without ADHD)Ever heard of body doubling? If not, you’re SO in the right place. In this episode of Learn and Work Smarter, I talk about the power of body doubling to improve focus and productivity.Body doubling is fairly well-known in the ADHD community, but the cool thing about this strategy is that it can be effective for people without ADHD too.We cover:→ What body doubling is→ Why body doubling works (the psychology)→ How to choose the ideal body double→ When to use body do...2025-01-0218 min
Learn and Work Smarter54. The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Accomplishment EverWe watch as people around us get the promotion, pass the exam, reach the goal...and we wonder what they have that we don’t have. The truth? It’s not what they have, it’s what they do.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we shed light on the number one secret ingredient behind every accomplishment ever, whether big or small, public or private, yours or someone else’s. Tune in to find out the closest thing we have to magic.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources MentionedEpisode...2024-12-2619 min
Learn and Work Smarter53. Facing Time Management Reality and Setting Work Boundaries (Q&A)In this monthly Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast, we’re answering two questions submitted by listeners.Question One: A working professional asks for strategies for completing tasks when time management isn’t the real issue, even though at first glance it sure looks that way.Question Two: A working professional asks for advice about setting boundaries between work and home, but in a way that doesn’t make him look uncommitted to his job.⭐Episode Website ⭐(with the transcript and all the helpful things)🎙️...2024-12-1930 min
Learn and Work Smarter52. SOPs and Workflows: How to Create & Use them to Increase ProductivityIn this episode of Learn and Work Smarter, we’re diving into the world of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and workflows. We cover what they are, why they matter, and how to create and use them effectively. Whether you’re a student looking to streamline your study routine or a professional aiming to boost productivity, these tools can help you save time, reduce stress, and get consistent results day after day. Tune in to learn practical strategies for building your own SOPs and workflows to simplify your school and work life.🎧 Never stop learnin...2024-12-1233 min
Learn and Work Smarter51. How to Rest and Still Get Things Done: A Holiday Survival GuideSo you think rest and productivity are opposites? Not true. In this episode, learn how to recharge in micro-moments, find rest that actually works for YOU, and keep your productivity momentum going without burning out. It’s your ultimate strategy to stay energized and still get things done during a busy holiday season.⭐Episode Website⭐(with the transcript and all the helpful things)🎙️Other Episodes + Resources MentionedEpisode 10 → Tips for Better Task Management and Focus (Q&A)Episode 24 → How to Focus Better: Tips for School, Work and ADHDEpisode 36 → How to Stop Procr...2024-12-0529 min
Learn and Work Smarter50. Why You're Bad at Taking Tests (And What to Do About It)So you think you're a "bad" test taker? I don't buy it. In fact, there are usually just two reasons why someone is "bad" at taking tests, and they don't have to do with test-taking skills.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I explain what's really going on when a student does fine on homework and classwork assignments but does poorly on tests.⭐Episode Website ⭐(with the transcript and all the helpful things) 🎙️Other Episodes Mentioned→ Episode 20: How to Study with Active Recall Techniques2024-11-2827 min
Learn and Work Smarter49. How to Make Decisions Better, Faster and More ConfidentlyDecision-making is a key skill of top performers. If you don't yet have this skill, you're likely familiar with the anxiety, procrastination, paralysis and self-doubt that comes with having to make decisions.In this episode, we cover 5 practical strategies for how to make decisions better, faster and more confidently in school and work. Frameworks, strategies, mindsets -- we cover it all.🔗Episode transcript and links mentioned are here.Get my free parent training! How to Help Your Student Handle School Like a Pro -- Without Stu...2024-11-2127 min
Learn and Work Smarter48. Task Management Tips and the #1 Skill for Career Success (Q&A)It’s another monthly Q&A episode where I answer questions submitted by the Learn and Work Smarter podcast listeners!In this episode, we dive into strategies to keep life (and learning) more manageable. From task management to focus, we cover some valuable insights..Question 1 (1:45) – a professional asks about combining work and life tasks into one task management systemQuestion 2 (9:30) – a graduate student asks my opinion about the most important skill for career success as he heads into the workforce🎙️Other Episodes + Resources MentionedEpisode 06→ Focus Tips and Job Skills (Q...2024-11-1422 min
Learn and Work Smarter47. How to REALLY Change a HabitIf changing our habits were easy, we’d all have checkmarks next to each of our goals. In fact, if changing our habits were easy, our entire lives would be pretty easy too.But the reality is that changing our habits is hard work, and the self-improvement industry is full of loud voices claiming that some new habit hack is the answer you’ve been looking for.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share the ONE thing that has to be in place before it’s possible to change a habit...2024-11-0711 min
Learn and Work Smarter46. How to Be ProfessionalProfessionalism is more than the sum of our experience and expertise; it’s a series of behaviors and habits that indicate we take our work seriously.In this episode, we talk all about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) things we can do to demonstrate professionalism at work so that we are taken seriously and recognized for our quality work.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources MentionedEpisode 05 → Secrets of a Good Task Management SystemEpisode 09 → 3 Most Important Areas to OrganizeEpisode 25 → 5 Time Management Mistakes You’re Likely MakingEpisode 37 → How to Accept FeedbackEpisode 38 → How to Be Resourceful✏️ FREE DOWNLOADS...2024-10-3130 min
Learn and Work Smarter45. Are You Doing Too Much?Are you doing too much? If you’re experiencing the 5 signs I share in this video, you’re probably overbooked, overextended, and overwhelmed.But don’t worry – I show you 3 options that will solve the problem.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources MentionedEpisode 03 → What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need OneEpisode 05 → Secrets of a Good Task Management SystemEpisode 13 → Home Productivity and Work Overload (Q&A)Episode 18 → How to Use the Batching Strategy to Work SmarterEpisode 21 → How to Plan Your Ideal Week (Weekly Planning Tips)Episode 25 → 5 Time Management Mistakes You’re MakingEpisode 44 → Managing Burnout, Office Disruptions, an...2024-10-2421 min
Learn and Work Smarter44. October Q&A: Managing Burnout, Office Disruptions & Task ManagementIt’s another Q&A episode where I answer questions submitted by listeners (that’s you!).We talk about how to handle academic burnout, tips for managing disruptions at the office, and how to handle task and time management when your work depends on others.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources MentionedEpisode 03 → What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need OneEpisode 04 → What to Do When You’re OverwhelmedEpisode 06 → January Q&A: Focus Tips and Job SkillsEpisode 8 → Motivation vs. Discipline: Which One Matters More?Episode 12 → Are Your Productivity Systems Broken?Episode 21 → How to Plan Your Ideal Week (Weekly P...2024-10-1727 min
Learn and Work Smarter43. How to Focus When You're Working From HomeSure, working from home has its benefits. But it’s also super hard to concentrate when you live and work in the same space. In this week’s episode, we get into some nitty-gritty, practical strategies for how to focus when you’re working from home. We also talk about mindset, which might just be the most important strategy of all.🎙️Other Episodes + Resources MentionedEpisode 05 → The Secret to a Good Task Management SystemEpisode 06 → January Q&A: Focus Tips and Job SkillsEpisode 10 → February Q&A: Tips for Better Task Management and FocusEpisode 16 → How to Set Up Your I...2024-10-1026 min