#583 Big Time with Laura Vanderkam (A Career Well Spent Series)

2026-08-11

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Do you feel constantly defeated by a packed calendar and rushed for time? Reclaiming control of your schedule starts with changing how you view your 168 hours. This episode of part 2 of 4 in the 'Career Well Spent Series' Drawing on Laura’s bestselling books '168 Hours' and 'Big Time', Helen explores what it means to achieve true time abundance, and what your default response to a busy calendar reveals about you. 🎯 What You'll Learn – Understand the difference between time abundance and time scarci...

Do you feel constantly defeated by a packed calendar and rushed for time? Reclaiming control of your schedule starts with changing how you view your 168 hours.

This episode of part 2 of 4 in the 'Career Well Spent Series'

Drawing on Laura’s bestselling books '168 Hours' and 'Big Time', Helen explores what it means to achieve true time abundance, and what your default response to a busy calendar reveals about you.

🎯 What You'll Learn

– Understand the difference between time abundance and time scarcity

– Apply the 'Would I do this tomorrow?' test to new commitments

– Track your time to separate feelings from facts

– Establish a weekly planning routine to reduce panic

– Build your career capital with four simple actions a week

– Reclaim control and autonomy over your daily diary

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