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How to Crush Big Projects and Still Be Present for Your Family
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Is it possible to write a book under a tight deadline and still protect your peace, health, and relationships?
In this inspiring conversation, Amanda Johnson shares exactly how she did it — finishing a full manuscript in just three weeks while running a business, caring for her family, and staying aligned with her values.
Amanda’s story is a masterclass in time management and productivity under pressure. From restructuring her daily routines to carving out intentional space for Deep Work, she shows how you can make big creative leaps without slipping into burnout. You’ll also learn how she involved her family in the process, created emotional support systems, and used focused sprints to replace long workdays — proving it’s possible to cut hours at work while still meeting huge goals.
If you’ve got a big project on your plate — a book, a launch, or an idea you’re finally ready to finish — this episode will help you do it in a way that’s aligned, sustainable, and deeply human.
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PS: This podcast was formerly known as The Peaceful Productivity Pod—same mission, fresh name!
What's really stealing your CEO time? Every entrepreneur has a dominant productivity pattern — a way of working that feels normal, even productive. But when you're the CEO, that pattern has a cost.
It shows up as full days with no real progress. As never having time to sell, to build, to think. As always being busy but never feeling ahead.
You might recognise yourself in one of four patterns: The Overloaded Operator, The Momentum Chaser, The Preparation Loop, or The Capable Bottleneck.
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