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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 58 MIN

Living with Purpose with Breck England

from Franklin Planner Podcast

In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, host John Harding converses with the versatile and insightful Dr. Breck England. They delve into Dr. England's extensive background, his work with leadership and productivity solutions at Franklin Covey, and the impactful Franklin Planner system. The discussion centers around the story of Margot, a woman striving to find balance in her chaotic life through the principles of the Franklin Planner. Dr. England elaborates on core components like values, goals, intermediate steps, and the weekly and daily planning process. Additionally, the episode explores the benefits of integrating both digital and paper planning tools to maximize productivity and maintain focus on what matters most. Ending with a tribute to Benjamin Franklin's influence, this episode is a comprehensive guide to enhancing personal and professional life through thoughtful planning.00:52 Introducing Dr. Breck England01:30 Breck's Professional Journey03:49 Margot's Story: Overcoming Challenges07:47 The Franklin Planner System10:26 Defining Personal Values and Goals13:38 The Productivity Pyramid27:10 Mission, Vision, and Purpose33:47 Setting Meaningful Goals34:20 The Power of the Calendar36:20 Achieving Goals with Intermediate Steps39:28 The Importance of Writing Things Down41:34 Balancing Digital and Paper Planning45:12 Weekly and Daily Planning53:38 The Planner System's Impact on LifeThank you for joining us on this Journey to create your best life and to lead your Life and Teams. Please share this show, and we look forward to the journey we will take together. The Franklin Planner TeamAbout Guest: Dr. Breck EnglandDr. Breck England is Senior Product Architect and Writer-in-Chief for FranklinCovey. As a senior consultant, Breck has 25 years of field experience in helping some of the world's prime corporations become more effective in leadership and communication. He has directed projects for some 200 organizations around the world, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bank of America, GE, AT&T, Groupe Bull, Hoffmann-La Roche, Chevron, and Lawrence-Livermore Laboratories.Before joining FranklinCovey, Breck served as Vice President of Intellectual Property for FranklinQuest and Vice President of Consulting for Shipley Associates, an international communication training firm. Breck earned a Ph.D. in English from the University of Utah and was adjunct professor of organizational leadership and strategy in the Marriott School of Brigham Young University for seven years.Book: Presentation Advantage: How to Inform and Persuade Any AudiencePodcast: https://breckengland.podbean.com/https://blog.franklinplanner.com/living-with-purpose-with-breck-england/

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