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Hello Reader, In just a few days, I’ll be running a live, paid workshop called: The Productivity Blueprint for Project Managers: If you haven’t booked your place yet, this is your reminder to do it now. 📅 Monday 27 January At this time of year, I always notice the same pattern. Everything feels important. New projects are kicking off. Goals are being set. The mental load ramps up, and yet it still doesn’t feel like planning with confidence is possible. That’s exactly why I created this workshop. This isn’t about squeezing more tasks into already-full days. It’s about making better decisions about where your time actually goes, so you can feel more in control. Even when the workload doesn’t reduce. During the workshop, I’ll walk you through a practical framework you can start using immediately, including:
This is the session I wish I’d had earlier in my career, when I was juggling multiple projects and constantly feeling behind despite working hard. Here’s what past attendees have said: “You have a really great and personable way of training - it’s open and refreshing. You cover what is needed in a straightforward way.” “The reading material was very comprehensive. It was great to learn new ways to use my time better. I found the webinar very insightful.” The workshop is $19 and includes a bundle of practical resources to help you apply what you learn straight away, I want you to get real value out of it! 👉 Register here for the live workshop If it turns out you can’t attend live, you’ll still get access to the replay and slides. But coming live means you can ask your questions in the Q&A at the end. If your workload already feels heavy, or you want to stop this year tipping into overwhelm, this session will help. I’d love to see you there. Best wishes, P.S. I know inboxes are busy. If you’re genuinely happy with how you manage your time and don’t want any more reminders about this workshop, you can opt out here. |
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