1150: How to Reclaim Your Schedule and Own Your Time with Laura Vanderkam

1150: How to Reclaim Your Schedule and Own Your Time with Laura Vanderkam

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job May 7, 2026 Duration: 39:27
Productivity expert Laura Vanderkam shows you how to take charge of your schedule so that you can make time for what truly matters. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you feel like you don’t have enough time–and how to change it 2) How setting aside 15 minutes can change your whole workday 3) How to become the ringmaster of your schedule circus Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1150 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LAURA —  Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours.  Her 2016 TED talk, "How to Gain Control of Your Free Time," has been viewed more than 5 million times. She regularly appears in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune.  She is the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and four children, and blogs at LauraVanderkam.com. • Book: Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance • Podcast: Best of Both Worlds • Website: LauraVanderkam.com • Email: Laura@LauraVanderkam.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy • Time Tracking App: Toggl • Previous episode: 314: How to Feel Less Busy With Laura Vanderkam — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Keepsake Voices. Get mom something special and save about $100 with keepsakevoices.com/pete • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome • Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete. • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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