Episode 9: Lucy Whal on Professional Organization, How to Navigate Tough Conversations, Handling Criticism, and How to Create A Life Better Than You Could Imagine
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The first weeks of the new year is the perfect time for getting organized and this episode is perfect to help you in your endeavor. I’m sitting down with Lucy Milligan Wahl who is a professional organizer. I selfishly wanted to have Lucy on the podcast because I live to be organized. I love a planner, a project management software, a whiteboard, so if you’re like me, you’re going to want to listen to the full episode.
Lucy is giving you guys a crash course in getting and organized both personally and professionally. Interestingly, we discover that getting your shit organized is more than just putting your stuff away in bins. Getting organized realigns how you think and interact with the world. Here are the key takeaways from our chat:
Step 1 for organizing to start a business
How to navigate tough conversations
The importance of being a good listener as an entrepreneur
How to handle criticism and confrontation
Step by step for organizing your home
How to overcome the desire for instant gratification
How to stop avoiding your issues and deal with them quickly
Stop procrastinating the things that will drastically improve your life
How to create a life that’s better than you could possibly imagine
Doing what you think you’re supposed to be doing vs doing what you actually want to be doing
Connect with Lucy:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:05 Starting her Business
08:14 Staying Motivated and Accountable
12:04 Getting the First Client
23:12 Setting Boundaries and Depersonalizing
25:49 Organizing Process and Tips
35:14 Task Management and Time Allocation
39:35 Getting Tasks Out of Your Head
40:24 Finding he System That Works For You
43:20 The Impact of Organization on Life
46:55 Being Present and Open to Possibilities
58:03 Following Your Passion and Letting Go of Expectations
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