385 - THE ENERGY AUDIT: How to Reclaim Time, Focus and Motivation in Your Work Week

In this solo episode, I introduce the concept of The Energy Audit, a simple weekly reflection that helps podiatrists identify what fuels them, what drains them, and how to realign their schedule for better focus and motivation. Ending the week mentally flat and emotionally drained is not uncommon, and more often than not, the problem isn't time management. It's energy management. In this episode, you'll discover: The 4 energy zones that shape your week: recharge activities high-energy work low-level essentials, and energy vampires (the blood suckers) The most common energy traps in every podiatry clinic. From back-to-back patients, toxic, ineffective meetings, to overpromising. Practical ways to restructure your week: time blocking for energy building in proper recharge time delegating low-energy tasks, and protecting creative outlets Why reviewing your week every Friday can prevent burnout and help you stay consistent. This isn't about productivity hacks; it's about making small shifts that lead to big improvements in how you show up at work and at home. If you've been feeling stretched thin, this episode will give you a framework to protect your energy so you can perform at your best as a podiatrist and clinic owner. If you do your first energy audit this week, please send me an email at [email protected] or [email protected] and let me know what changes you're making and how it's impacting your work and life. Don't forget to look at my UPCOMING EVENTS. If you're looking for a speaker for an upcoming event, you can email me at [email protected] or [email protected], and we can discuss the range of topics I cover. Alternatively, you can visit my SPEAKERS PAGE. Would You Like A Little Business Guidance? A podiatrist I spoke with in early 2024 earned an additional $40,000 by following my advice from a 30-minute free Zoom call. Think about it: you have everything to gain and nothing to lose, and it's not a TRAP. I'm not out to get you; I'm here to help you. Please follow the link below to my calendar and schedule a free 30-minute Zoom call. I guarantee that after we talk, you will have far more clarity on what is best for you, your business and your career. ONLINE CALENDAR Types of Business Coaching I Offer I offer three coaching options: Monthly Scheduled Coaching Sessions (90 minutes) Hourly Ad Hoc Sessions - Book them as you need them (very popular) On-Site TEAM BUILDING & CREATIVITY DAYS - (must be booked three months in advance) But let's have a chat first to see what best suits you. ONLINE CALENDAR Facebook Group: Podiatry Business Owners Club Have you grabbed a copy of one of my books yet? 2014 – It's No Secret There's Money in Podiatry 2017 – It's No Secret There's Money in Small Business AI designed for Podiatrists: visit Preve.co