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It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance

It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance

Anna Dearmon Kornick 367 Episodes Aug 24, 2026

It's About Time is a podcast focused on time management, productivity, and work-life balance. Host Anna Dearmon Kornick shares tips and strategies to help listeners make the most of their time, reduce overwhelm, and prioritize what matters. The show features both solo episodes and interviews with other go-getters, covering topics like goal setting, focus, family, and self-care.

Episodes

The 400 Hour Gap: Why Men Get More Free Time Than Women, No Matter How Hard They Work ft. Stefanie O'Connell
The 400 Hour Gap: Why Men Get More Free Time Than Women, No Matter How Hard They Work ft. Stefanie O'Connell Aug 24, 2026 57:11 Have you ever done everything right, spoken up, negotiated, leaned in, and still gotten passed over? I sit down with journalist and author Stefanie O'Connell to talk about why confidence and hustle were never the real problem. Her new book, The Ambition Penalty, digs into the data behind the myth that women just need to ask for more, and why the fix has to happen at a systemic level. In this episo
What I Got Wrong About My Own Procrastination (And What Fixed It)
What I Got Wrong About My Own Procrastination (And What Fixed It) Aug 17, 2026 15:27 Ever catch yourself judging your own procrastination instead of understanding it? I open up about nearly missing a deadline I actually cared about, and the moment I realized the problem was never a lack of discipline. In this episode, I unpack why capable people still get stuck, why willpower can't fix a problem it was never built for, and the one shift that changes how you handle whatever you're
The Habit Advice You've Been Given Is Wrong. Here's What Actually Works featuring Monica Packer
The Habit Advice You've Been Given Is Wrong. Here's What Actually Works featuring Monica Packer Aug 10, 2026 48:43 Have you ever wondered why the invisible work of running a home, a family, or a team always seems to land on you? I sit down with certified habits and identity coach Monica Packer, author of the brand new book Sticky Habits, to talk about why women must approach habits differently. Together we uncover why two thirds of invisible labor happens before anyone even notices it, the surprising way we ke
How to Spot the Burnout Trigger Hiding Behind a 'Normal' Schedule
How to Spot the Burnout Trigger Hiding Behind a 'Normal' Schedule Aug 3, 2026 16:23 Ever feel burned out even though your schedule looks totally reasonable? Nothing is technically wrong, but you still feel drained. I uncover the research-backed reason burnout isn't always about hours, and reveal the one hidden trigger that no amount of rest can fix. You'll learn why values conflict quietly drains you even when everything looks fine on paper, how to spot it in your own work before
The One Hour Time Investment That Changes Everything: Why You Absolutely Need a Personal Brand (Even if you don't think you do) ft. Vanessa Errecarte
The One Hour Time Investment That Changes Everything: Why You Absolutely Need a Personal Brand (Even if you don't think you do) ft. Vanessa Errecarte Jul 27, 2026 51:41 Ever feel like putting in the hours should get you noticed for your hard work, yet your effort keeps going unseen? In this episode, I talk with award-winning marketing professor Vanessa Errecarte about personal branding as one of the best investments of time. We unpack her framework for finding your distinctive edge and building visibility in just one hour a week. Apply for a free time management
7 Quick Time Management Tips to Boost Your Productivity on Your Busiest Days
7 Quick Time Management Tips to Boost Your Productivity on Your Busiest Days Jul 20, 2026 21:03 Looking for a quick fix? In this episode, I'm sharing seven quick and simple techniques you can start using today to boost your productivity. But here's the honest truth: these hacks alone won't fix your overwhelm. I reveal what actually will, and how to build the real foundation that makes every hack you try finally stick.    Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com.  F
Information Overload: How to Stop Being the Keeper of Everything and Reduce Your Mental Load featuring Julie Fried
Information Overload: How to Stop Being the Keeper of Everything and Reduce Your Mental Load featuring Julie Fried Jul 13, 2026 46:32 Do you know your family's wifi password, your kid's shoe size, and exactly what happens if you disappear for a week? I bet you're the only one who does. In this episode, I sit down with Julie Fried, host of The System for Everything podcast and a former wedding planner turned systems strategist, to talk about why systems aren't about getting more done, they're about worrying less. Julie shares the
The Hidden Cost of Saving Time with AI: How to Avoid "Smoothout" Before You Lose Your Critical Thinking Skills
The Hidden Cost of Saving Time with AI: How to Avoid "Smoothout" Before You Lose Your Critical Thinking Skills Jul 6, 2026 17:51 Ever notice how the second something feels hard, you reach for AI instead of working through it yourself? This week, I'm digging into a brand new term, "Smoothout,"  coined by journalist Ellen Scott to describe what happens when we hand over every challenge to AI and slowly lose our edge. I uncover why our brains actually crave friction, why that's a good thing, and where the line is between using
The Secret Ingredient That Might be Missing from Your Work-Life Balance ft. Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA
The Secret Ingredient That Might be Missing from Your Work-Life Balance ft. Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA Jun 29, 2026 49:08 Ever feel like you're building something meaningful with no village in sight? In this episode, I sit down with Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA, to talk about life as a mission-driven entrepreneur and mom. I uncover what it really looks like to build a regenerative food company while raising a daughter, and why community isn't optional when you're doing both. Maddie shares how she left a career
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 5 Real Transformations
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 5 Real Transformations Jun 22, 2026 19:18 Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn't even imagine what your life would look like on the other side of it? In this episode, I share five real stories of women who felt exactly that stuck, and what actually changed for them. You'll hear how a packed calendar turned into time for a hobby again, how scattered to-do lists turned into a sold home, and how mom guilt gave way to real clarit
5 Things to STOP Scheduling If You Want More Time (Without Doing Less)
5 Things to STOP Scheduling If You Want More Time (Without Doing Less) Jun 18, 2026 11:46 What's really standing between you and a schedule that actually works? In this bonus episode, I'm calling out the five things I see get in the way for even the most driven, capable women — and none of them are what you'd expect. From inherited beliefs about time to blurry boundaries to the fear that it won't work this time either — we're naming them all. Because you can't move past what you can't
Where Did the Day Go? 3 Hidden Time Thieves Draining Your Hours
Where Did the Day Go? 3 Hidden Time Thieves Draining Your Hours Jun 15, 2026 23:34 Where does the time actually go? In this episode, I uncover three hidden time thieves quietly stealing your hours every week, and they're not what you'd expect. If your schedule looks totally reasonable on paper but still falls apart by noon, chances are it's not your to-do list that's the problem. It's what's happening in the spaces between them. Tune in to find out what's really going on and wha

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