Time Management Expert Vaida Rissanen: Unlocking Personal and Business Growth for Legal Professionals | Episode 83

On the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast, host Evelyn Ackah speaks with Vaida Rissanen, a time management expert. Vaida shares her background in applied mathematics and how she transitioned from being a scientist to starting her own business in time management. She discusses her 12-week-to-success program, which is tailored to the unique needs of legal professionals.

Vaida explains how she helps her clients with time management, email overload, and reducing stress. She also shares success stories of clients who have achieved record revenue, paid off debts, and decluttered their homes. Vaida emphasizes the importance of mindset and implementing systems to improve productivity. She offers a special offer to podcast listeners who reach out to her.

The podcast concludes with a reminder to focus on personal growth and character development.

Vaida Rissanen can be reached through:

• LinkedIn - Vaida Rissanen  | LinkedIn
• Facebook - Facebook
• Instagram - Vaida Rissanen (@vaidarissanen)
• Website - Creaplan Consulting

Here are the key points from Evelyn Ackah's podcast interview with Vaida Rissanen:

Background:

• Evelyn Ackah introduces Vaida Rissanen, a productivity and time management consultant.
• Vaida has a background in applied mathematics and a PhD in applied physics, which led her to focus on creating efficient systems for businesses.

Journey to Time Management Consulting:

• Vaida moved from academia to various business roles, where she discovered her passion for time management.
• She founded her company, Creaplan, in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, to help business owners, particularly lawyers, achieve productivity and balance.

Key Components of the 12-Week-to-Success Program:

• Vaida’s program focuses on setting goals, effective day-to-day and week-to-week planning, and managing calendars.
• She emphasizes starting the day with the most important tasks to avoid reactive and unproductive work patterns.

Tailoring Solutions to Individual Needs:

• Vaida customizes her approach based on detailed client questionnaires and individual needs, accommodating various personal challenges like ADHD or being a parent.
• Fundamental principles remain consistent, but specific tools and techniques are adapted for each client.
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Common Challenges and Solutions for Legal Professionals:

• Common issues include balancing production work with CEO responsibilities, managing overwhelming email volumes, and disorganized calendars.
• Vaida’s program includes effective email management techniques and prioritization strategies to reduce self-created fires and stress.

Success Stories and Impact:

• Clients have achieved record revenues, cleared significant debts, and experienced reduced stress and increased control over their schedules.
• Vaida highlights the importance of foundational skills and maintaining a healthy work-life balance for sustainable success.