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Learn and Work Smarter
Katie Azevedo
98 episodes
2 days ago
There’s more to meetings than just showing up and trying to sound smart. In fact, there’s a whole hidden curriculum in most meetings that is more about how you act than about what you say. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing the secret meeting skills that nobody talks about, but that everybody notices. When you know these skills, you’ll start using meetings as a way to build your professional reputation and prove to others that you take your work seriously. This...
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There’s more to meetings than just showing up and trying to sound smart. In fact, there’s a whole hidden curriculum in most meetings that is more about how you act than about what you say. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing the secret meeting skills that nobody talks about, but that everybody notices. When you know these skills, you’ll start using meetings as a way to build your professional reputation and prove to others that you take your work seriously. This...
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Episodes (20/98)
Learn and Work Smarter
99. Traditional Jobs vs. Entrepreneurship, and Preparing for What Comes After College (Q&A)
In this Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m answering two listener questions from college students who are both wondering what comes next. One student is deciding between a traditional job and entrepreneurship, and the other is trying to make the most of college while figuring out her future path. We’re diving into the myths around entrepreneurship, the value of early career experience, and how to use your college years to build skills that transfer into the real world....
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3 days ago
27 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
98. Secret Meeting Skills Nobody Teaches (But Everybody Notices)
There’s more to meetings than just showing up and trying to sound smart. In fact, there’s a whole hidden curriculum in most meetings that is more about how you act than about what you say. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing the secret meeting skills that nobody talks about, but that everybody notices. When you know these skills, you’ll start using meetings as a way to build your professional reputation and prove to others that you take your work seriously. This...
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1 week ago
24 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
97. How to Fix a Bad Day: Practical Strategies You Can Use When Your Day Falls Apart
All the strategies in the world won't protect you from having an occasional bad day. Bad days are just ... part of being human. But how we respond to a bad day can make all the difference in the world. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I dig into the two options you can choose from when your day begins to tank: quit the day (this is actually a legitimate option) or do what you can to salvage what's left of it. What You Learn: How to tell the difference between a bad day t...
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2 weeks ago
32 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
96. Bad Productivity Advice You're Probably Following
You're following all the productivity advice you see on the internet, you're waking up early, and getting to inbox zero, and doing all the "right things" ... but still, you're stressed out and overwhelmed. The problem just might be that the advice you're following is ... bad. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I'm sharing 9 pieces of bad productivity advice that have so many people fooled. The problem is that following this bad advice not only doesn't make you more p...
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3 weeks ago
35 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
95. Why You Always Think Things Will Take Less Time Than They Do: Time Estimation Tips (ADHD Friendly)
Accurately predicting how long tasks will take to complete is a core skill related to time management. It’s called time estimation, and many of us are terrible at it. If you want to improve your time management skills, you can’t ignore the power of learning how to accurately estimate how long common school or work tasks take you to finish. If you’ve struggled with time management in the past, this might be why. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I teach you everything you ...
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1 month ago
35 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
94. Simplifying Task Management and Staying Focused Despite Disruptions (Q&A)
Two of the biggest barriers to our productivity as students and professionals are over-complicated systems that don’t work and disruptions to our focus. In this month’s Q&A episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I answer two listener questions about those exact two roadblocks. Question One: How do I know if my task management system is working? Question Two: How do I get my work done when I have so many random meetings? What You Learn: Why friction is the number one enemy of a goo...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
93. The 10-Minute Habit That Makes Every Day Less Stressful and More Productive
Beating procrastination and lowering stress at school and at work requires getting crystal-clear about what you’re doing. Without clarity, your mind spirals with anxious questions (What do I have to do? Am I missing something?) and you’re more likely to waste time on the wrong things. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I teach you a practical 10-minute habit that can revolutionize how you begin and end each day — so that you feel good about the work you did today and have ...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
92. Your Kid Needs THESE Skills to Be Okay
Many smart students struggle in school because no one ever taught them the actual skills of learning. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing highlights from a larger free parent training I created. You’ll hear why “study harder” is bad advice, why motivation isn’t the magic fix we think it is, and what students really need to thrive in school and beyond. Parents, this one’s especially for you, but students, if you’re listening, you’ll benefit too. (The full trainin...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
91. Why “I’ll Remember That” Is a Lie: Working Memory Strategies and Tips(ADHD-Friendly)
Our working memory has many strengths, like doing mental math and remembering the first part of a sentence as we read the second part. But the one thing it’s NOT good at is the one thing we keep asking it to do: remember information for longer than a brief moment. That’s NOT what our working memories are designed to do. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, we talk all about working memory and how to support it. People with ADHD, this one’s especially for you. What You ...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
90. Building a Reading Habit and Chronic Illness Work Tips (Q&A)
Getting more reading into your life isn’t just about willpower, and working productively with chronic illness isn’t just about “pushing through.” Both require smart strategies that fit your real life. In this month’s Q&A episode, I answer two listener questions: how to finally build a consistent reading habit, and how to adapt productivity systems when chronic illness is part of the equation. You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use right away—whether your goal is to read more bo...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
89. The 4-Stage Funnel for Finishing Work on Time: A System for Students and Professionals
Getting work done and completed on time isn’t just about motivation or working harder. (It rarely ever is.) Instead, it’s about whether your tasks move smoothly through a hidden but super-powerful funnel. In this episode, I break down the 4 stages of the Assignment Funnel for students and the Project Funnel for professionals, showing how both systems explain why some people finish calmly and others get stuck in a cycle of procrastination and panic. If you’ve ever missed deadlines, felt overwh...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
88. Background Tasking: A Smarter Approach to Focus
Multitasking feels productive, but the science says otherwise. Every time we switch between tasks, we lose time, accuracy, and energy — up to 40% of it. No wonder so many of us end the day feeling exhausted but not actually accomplished. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I dig into why multitasking doesn’t work (even if you think you’re the exception) and share a smarter, science-backed strategy called background tasking. This simple shift can help you stay engaged, reduc...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
87. Should You Take a Gap or PG Year?
The most traditional journey after high school is directly to a 4-year college. But for many students, there's a smarter path. In this expert interview with education consultant Annie Reece, we demystify the gap year and PG year options for students. Never considered these options? This episode might change everything you thought you knew about this magical year. You Learn: The difference between gap and PG yearsWhat kind of student benefits from taking a gap/PG yearThe key to making a gap/PG...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
86. Underrated College Resources and Using Blank Planners for Task Management (Q&A)
In this monthly Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast. Question one comes from a student. He asks me to weigh in on the most underrated parts of college. (Oof, there are a lot!) Question two comes from a working professional. She asks for some ways to use her blank (untimed) planner to manage work tasks without using time blocking. What You Learn: Why office hours are one of the most underrated opportunities in college—and how to ...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
85. 3 Invisible Blocks to Motivation and Success
Some of the most powerful influences on your success aren’t your calendar, your study techniques, or your productivity apps. They’re quieter, more hidden, and easier to overlook. In this episode, we explore three surprising areas of life that deeply affect how well you show up at school and work… even though they have nothing to do with school or work on the surface. If you've built decent systems but still feel like you're not getting the results you want, these invisible factors might...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
84. How to Fail Smarter: The Secret Skill of Bouncing Back
Failing hurts. But the better we can extract meaning from our failures, the faster we can bounce back from them. In this (slightly vulnerable) episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share my personal experiences with failing and the strategies I use to now view those “failures” as some of the best things that have ever happened to me. What You'll Learn: Why failure hurts so much and how to make it hurt lessHow to determine if something is really a failure or something elseWhat...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
83. Anxiety’s Hidden Cost in School and Work (And What to Do About It) - with Dr. Jackie Parke
In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I interview Dr. Jackie Parke, founder of Through the Waters and a psychologist who specializes in helping teens and college students cope with anxiety. In this value-packed and emotional episode, Dr. Parke shares important insights that can help both students and professionals suffering from anxiety at school or work. The key takeaway? You don’t have to suffer. What You'll Learn The difference between stress, overwhelm, and clinical...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
82. Post-Grad Gap Years + Should You Check Email in the Morning? (Q&A)
In this monthly Q&A episode, I answer two questions submitted by listeners of the show. Question One: A college student asks whether taking a year after graduation to travel will impact their hiring prospects. My answer might surprise you! Question Two: A professional asks me to weigh in on some common productivity advice about email. I'll bet you've heard this advice before, too ... and I issue some words of caution if it's something you follow. What You'll Learn Why taking a gap y...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
81. Is Grad School Worth It? How to Decide If It's Right for You
Grad school can be a terrific way to gain industry knowledge, career advancement and a financial bump. But it’s also expensive, time-consuming, and not always necessary. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share a unique framework (the WNC Framework) for deciding whether graduate school is the right option for you. We also discuss alternatives to grad school that might still get you exactly what you want. What You'll Learn The benefits of graduate programsThe drawbacks of...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
80. How to Do a Work Sprint (And Make Massive Progress Fast)
Got a big project you’ve been avoiding? Or one you just need to make massive progress on, fast? In this episode, I walk you through one of my favorite strategies for intense productivity: the work sprint. I’ll define what a work sprint is, walk you through exactly how to set one up (logistics, mindset, and all), and share real-life examples of using this method to get massive things done. What You'll Learn ▶ What makes a task right (or wrong) for a work sprint ▶ How to plan meals, logi...
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4 months ago
29 minutes

Learn and Work Smarter
There’s more to meetings than just showing up and trying to sound smart. In fact, there’s a whole hidden curriculum in most meetings that is more about how you act than about what you say. In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing the secret meeting skills that nobody talks about, but that everybody notices. When you know these skills, you’ll start using meetings as a way to build your professional reputation and prove to others that you take your work seriously. This...