How to Optimize Digital Spaces for Remote Work Productivity Featuring Wendy Ellin
Wendy Ellin is a highly sought-after speaker, author, and consultant. Her #1 bestselling book, "Working From Home…How’s That Working For You?" continues to catch the attention of organizations that want to ensure their employees are able to work with less stress and more job satisfaction, no matter where they work. Her insights into having basic foundational organization systems are shared in her presentations with irreverence, humor, and a level of passion that motivates her audience to TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION!Wendy has helped companies like The Home Depot, JCB, American Cancer Society, Spelman College, Cox Communications, Autotrader, PWC, and many more to ensure their people stay engaged, deliver their best work, and have a life outside of work. She believes that when your people win, everyone wins.Wendy talks about real-life challenges that all busy professionals experience, such as email overload, being on time (or not), reasonable expectations for getting things done, self-defeating behaviors, and much more. It is from Wendy's 20-plus years in the corporate arena, where she drew on her own successes by working smart, not hard, that inspired her to develop Wendy Ellin’s 3P Academy—a toolbox that fuels radical productivity, peak performance, and a renewed sense of peace of mind.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, we delve into the systems and strategies Wendy has developed to make working from home a stress-free and satisfying experience, which are essential for entrepreneurs and professionals in the current climate.Wendy and I discuss:Her transition from advertising sales to productivity consulting [00:28]What inspired her to write her best selling book [01:48]How to set up a successful work-from-home environment [06:28]Organizing physical and digital workspaces for maximum efficiency [07:12]The importance of systems in productivity (S-Y-S-T-E-M) [08:07]Wendy's life-changing car accident and its impact on her mission [04:58]Using speaking engagements to grow a business and create an impact [04:08]The role of community and sharing in overcoming organizational challenges [12:24]Wendy's approach to dealing with disorganization and stress at work [10:25]Learn more about Wendy at https://linkedin.com/in/wendyellin and www.wendyellin.com.Thank you to our sponsor: The Smashing the Plateau Community Activate your subscription now for privileged access to select, focused strategy advice from our podcast specialists – a single click is all that stands between you and your success!
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