The SIGnature Podcast

If you've ever saidcold exposure is crazyI could never do itThen this is the episode for you! Today's guest is why I started with cold exposure and now consider this one of the best health, mindfulness and productivity tools.We chat all about the benefits of cold exposure (aka why you should give a f*ck)how to do cold plunges/what is considered "cold exposure"the connection with breathwork (and its benefits)what does "proper" breathing mean + tips to improve your breathinghow to ease into doing cold exposure + tips for your next dipBecause we think we'll have you convinced by the end of this episode! Go follow Susan on Instagram to learn more about breathwork and cold dips and to stay up to date with how you can work with her. If you don't already follow me on Instagram, come say hi!

My guest today went from full-time business owner to full-time mom (with a business on the side), thereby forcing her to reduce her schedule by 90%. The most impressive is the fact that she decided to do this and still earn the same amount as she was before.In this episode, we went over:How she prepared for this huge transitionHow she prepared her clients (hint - we talk about expectations and boundaries here)How automations can make your business feel warm, responsive, personable and help build your relationship with your clients (and work within the boundaries you set up)Her go-to tools and programs to make your life easier as a business owner (especially if you one day want to offer a course!)Resources we mention:ThrivecartConverkitMailerlite (affiliate link)ZapierLeadpagesCanvaPodiaTeacheryKajabi If you want to learn more about Sam, you can find her on Instagram or through her website. Definitely check her out and give her a follow!If you liked this episode, share it with a friend and leave a 5-star review, it really helps the show!

This week I got to interview Whitney Catalano, intuitive success and alignment coach. I was so glad she could come on the show as she's a no BS, don't do what society tells you if it doesn't work for you coach which really resonates with me and is a perfect fit for this podcast.Together, we chatted aboutHow she got started as a dietician and her transition to what she does todayHow she built a business model that works for her and her brainHow she helps her clients do the same - (ie using mini-experiments which we talk about in detail and that you can start applying for yourself)The first step to create a business that genuinely aligns + works for youHow she organizes her own business and schedule as a creative ADHDer (hint: she's great at going with the flow)Working on your money mindset (and how to about this) to create the business you loveResourcesCheck out Whitney on InstagramWhat productivity strategy is right for you quizIf you liked this episode, please consider giving it a 5-star rating and share it with a friend! You can find me on Instagram for more content like this - don't hesitate to say hi and ask any questions you might have! My DMs are always open!

When talking about being more productive, most people focus on how to focus better, how to get into focus faster, how to get more done and how to do it faster.Except as it turns out, the most productive things you can do are the complete opposite of this, some might even consider them to be "unproductive".In today's episode, I talk abouthow to change your definition of productivity to be more productiveways to systemize and implement more unproductive things journal prompts to unpack your productivity mindsetIf you liked this episode, please consider giving it a 5-star rating. Check out my Instagram for more content like this. Don't hesitate to say hi and ask any questions you might have! My DMs are always open!

Sigute is a project manager and coach for multi-passionate professionals. She worked for Mindvalley and Shopify before transitioning into her business full-time.She disagrees with niching down and limiting what we do to fit in boxes - in our career, businesses and personal lives - and she has built her business wearing the multi-passionate label proudly.As she says - it attracts the people who resonate with being multi-passionate.In this episode, we talked aboutHow she got started in her field and in her businessHow to own your multi-passionate identity and turn it into a superpowerCreating boundaries to fill her own cup and create open space for creativityHow we can attract dream clients through content and our personal brandResources:Find Sigute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigutezitikyte/Sign up for her Friday Newsletter: www.sigutezitikyte.com/newsletterWant more content like this? Come find me on Instagram! My DMs are always open if you have any questions!

There are 5 key productivity profiles that each translate to their optimal strategy. Finding out your profile and what strategy is right for you is a great way to boost your productivity!In this episode, I cover what these 5 profiles are, how you can find out which is your main profile and the optimal productivity strategy for each.Resources Check out the quiz to know what productivity strategy is right for you + get the productivity action planhttps://pelletierconsulting.ca/quiz

...or beat procrastination.At least - not right off the bat. I believe procrastination is actually a tool we can use to determine what isn't a priority for you and where we need to facilitate your work so your time and energy have a bigger impact on your work, your clients and your community.In this episode, I coverwhat your procrastination is trying to tell youwhat you should do about it insteadhow to use it to boost your productivityNeed help applying these strategies for yourself and improving your productivity? Let's chat!

Templates are one of my favourite tools to save time in your business! They're so easy to use and can have a HUGE impact on your time and schedule.In this episode, I go over 7 templates every service-based business needs + tips to create each of them in your own business!Want to be more productive and create structure that doesn't make you feel stuck? Book your 1h call to chat about which frameworks and strategies would be best for you! https://calendly.com/pelletierconsulting/strategyResources I mention in this episode:Contracts Market for all your legal template needs - they're having a sale from May 17 to May 23rd! *This is an affiliate link, I will get a small kickback if you make a purchaseCalendly for all your call and appointment booking needs - https://calendly.com/Quickbooks for all your accounting/invoicing needsWave Financial as a free alternative to QuickbooksCanva Pro account (to have access to the Brand Kit feature I mention)Creative Market to purchase templates

You can't dive into productivity tips and strategies without hearing about standing desks.  Some swear by them, others hate them so I thought I would try it out for 1 week.That was back in February and now that I've moved, I'm taking the time to see how I should set up my new workspace for maximum productivity.I go over the results of my experimentsif I'm buying a standing desk for this new spacepsychology and science-backed strategies I'm implementing to naturally boost my focus and productivity like light, screen placement, the room I picked and more!If you enjoy this episode, please give it a 5-star review and share it with a friend who might want to boost their productivity!If you aren't sure how to implement these modalities for yourself or other ways you can improve your productivity, let's chat! Head to https://pelletierconsulting.ca/link to book your call!Resources I mention in this episode:Huberman Lab podcast - check out episodes 57 (optimizing workspace for productivity, focus & creativity) and 28 (maximizing productivity, physical and mental health with daily tools)Wayfair deskTag me and follow me on Instagram @anneso.pelletier and come say hi!

If you often say "I don't have enough time", this is the episode for you!I recently found myself having to make time for house projects since I recently moved and there's a lot I want to do around the house! This was impossible to do with my current schedule.In this episode, I break down the 3 steps I used to find time in my day/my week for these new projects and how you can use these tools to do the same!Resources I mention in this episode: Rize: https://rize.io/Time Leak Quiz: https://pelletierconsulting.ca/quizBook your 1h chat with me to brainstorm how we can improve your productivity and bring your dream schedule to life: https://calendly.com/pelletierconsulting/strategyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anneso.pelletier/

If you've been debating if ClickUp was worth diving into or if it would be a good fit for you, this is the perfect episode for you!I've used my fair share of task management programs over the years and ClickUp is the only one I've stuck to. In this episode, I go over all the features ClickUp has that make it perfect for my brain, how I've been able to customize it for my work and my brain and how I've set it up for myself!Resources I mention in this episode:ClickUp (check it out + sign up here): https://clickup.com/?fp_ref=anne-sophie50Episode 5 - Walkthrough of my ClickUp setup: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923953/10118813Book your 1h chat with me: https://calendly.com/pelletierconsulting/strategyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneso.pelletier/

People who know me today know me as someone who is really organized - but that wasn't always the case!If anything, that's only been the reality for a few years now. It took some trial and error until I found exactly what helped me and how to apply it in everyday life. It's been a huge game-changer when it comes to feeling less overwhelmed and anxiousbeing more creative and a better problem solverIncreasing my confidenceOverall having more brainpower and capacity for more demanding or valuable tasksIf you implement any of the tips, tricks or systems I mention in this episode, screenshot this episode, tag me on Instagram @anneso.pelletier and let me know which parts you'll be implementing! Resources I mention in this episode:Check out my episode on time blocking for creatives: https://www.thesignaturepodcast.ca/1923953/10368991The colour palette + codes I use in my Google Calendar for a really cute + aesthetic calendar: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e9b3t6Feeling overwhelmed and disorganized and unsure how to apply these tools for yourself? Book your chat here - https://calendly.com/pelletierconsulting/strategy

Those two words are sometimes used interchangeably but they couldn't be more different. One is an indicator of success while the other is a synonym to stress, overwhelm and scarcity.In this episode, I go over why I hate it when people measure success by how busy someone is, how you can differentiate if you are being busy or productive and what might be keeping you busy.Resources:Check out my other episode on how I went from 8-10h days to 4-5h days hereClick here to book your discovery callWant to be friends? Follow me on Instagram!If you enjoyed this episode, give it a 5-star rating and share it with a friend!

Have you ever seen something you thought looked great on paper and then you really struggled to apply for yourself? That was time blocking for me.After months of experimenting with time blocks, I finally managed to tweak it for myself and it has become one of my favourite things to stay organized.One of the things I love is it gives every type of task a place in my week. I no longer feel super overwhelmed because only "today" exists in my head, I know have more days/weeks to get stuff done.In this episode, I coverWhat time blocks areHow to create themHow I use Google Calendar to organize my blocks and my weeksHow I tweak my weeks to fit that week's needs and capacityCurious as to how you could set this up for your own business? Let's chat about it!If you liked this episode, please give me a 5 star rating, it really helps my show!

In this week's episode, I cover the 3 types of time, energy (and ultimately money) leaks you might have in your business.Basically, our goal is to make sure your time and energy are put towards what matters to you - in or out of your business, because they make you happy or provide value to you, your clients, your community.Listen to find out which is your biggest time leak (and the one you'll get the most bang for your buck if you fix it), and actionable steps to fix it.Resources I mention in this episode:Chronotype Quiz (aka your natural circadian rhythm)Podcast episode about reclaiming your relationship with your cycle by Alexandra Roxo and Alisa VittiTime Leak Quiz (to identify which of the 3 leaks is your most important + get 3 steps in your email to mitigate it)Not sure how to implement all this for yourself + your business? Book a discovery call!Have questions or comments about this episode? Reach out on Instagram or shoot me an email at anne-so@pelletierconsulting.ca

A lot can happen in the span of a year! The same is true for you and your business! That's why it's so important to revisit the foundation of your business AKA what you sell + how you sell them AT LEAST 1x a year.And what better time to do this than right now as part of your spring cleaning!In this episode, I cover the framework I use in my own business and with my clients when we do a deep dive into this!If you do this exercise, I'd love to hear from you! No matter how big or small the findings and changes you want to apply! Shoot me a DM or an email at anne-so@pelletierconsulting.ca Resources I mention in this episode: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks15 Commitments of Conscious LeadershipEntrepreneurial Archetype QuizBrand Archetype QuizElodie - Instagram Specialist

It's not sexy but we need to talk about it - what can you do when you hit ADHD burnout? Or when you have so little creativity, energy or motivation in your business?It's easy to be productive, feel confident and kick-ass when the wind is in your sails and you FEEL more motivated and have more capacity.In this episode, I go over what you can do when it's not one of those days:What do you do if you're having an off dayWhat do you do when that day turns into multiple days or weeksHow to plan accordingly in your businessGetting through each dayMindset tipsWhat you can do in your personal life to support your workAnd much more!The resources I mention:2022 PlannerS1 E3 - One of my favourite frameworks to increase productivity - 3 levels of activity[Book] 15 Commitments of Conscious LeadershipDon't follow me on Instagram yet? Come say hi! Want to optimize your business workflows? Book a workflow audit!Not sure what you need help with but you want to grow your impact + have a schedule that reflects what matters to you? Let's chat!

Taking time to reflect is crucial to take aligned action. That is action that will directly impact our progress towards our goals.In this episode, I cover exactly what my routine looks like from a daily, weekly and monthly perspective to reflect and plan my work. This is also a fantastic tool to help me weed out what I actually need to do and get clear on what is most worth my time and energy.Want to see how you can apply this for yourself + your business or have questions about how you could optimize your systems and workflows? Book your strategy call! Resources I mention in this episode:My 2022 PlannerHuberman Lab episode on the science of gratitude As always, feel free to reach out on Instagram or by email at anne-so@pelletierconsulting.ca if you have any questions, comments or if you'd like to submit a topic you'd like me to cover!

In today's episode, I am joined by Sarah Steckler who's been a huge inspiration to my own work, mainly my productivity mindset and some of the strategies and frameworks she uses like her Brain Dumps.We talk about this and much more, including Notion, using paper planners with our tech tools, what being mindfully productive means, how to integrate energy management in our businesses and ways we can reflect to be more productive in our work.Check out Sarah's Productivity and Planning Week happening March 14-19 featuring 29 guest speakers.Find her on Instagram and check out her website where you will find a few of the tools we mention in this episode like her energy driver habits spreadsheet and her course to publish your own planner.If you enjoyed this episode, come find me on Instagram as well and on my website where you'll find more awesome content. Start saving time in your business and find out exactly where you should start to make the biggest impact with my Time Leak Quiz!

ClickUp is my favourite tool to organize and manage all the different areas of my business. From goal-setting to creating content, handling leads, working with clients and more. The challenging part though is how to set this all up in the first place so you can then leverage it.In this episode, I break down the structure I set up in my ClickUp account and those of my clients along, how and why I set it up this way and how you can adapt this setup if you are using the free subscription.If you don't have a ClickUp account yet, you can sign up using my affiliate link. **I will get a small kickback if you end up upgrading your subscription**Book your strategy call: https://calendly.com/pelletierconsulting/strategyCheck out Layla and her team at Process Driven: https://processdriven.co/If you have any questions or want to submit a question or topic you'd like me to cover, you can find me on Instagram or shoot me an email at anne-so@pelletierconsulting.ca