What if you could design your week the same way top companies design their best products? That’s the question I dive into with my guest, Howard Steinman. Howard is an executive coach with over 25 years of leadership experience, including time as a technology executive at Amazon, and he brings a treasure trove of wisdom about how the “working backwards” approach can change not just business, but also the way we plan our time and live our lives.

In this episode, Howard and I talk about starting with a clear vision for how you want your week to feel—whether that’s light, accomplished, connected, or something else—and then reverse engineering the steps to get there. We get into how this process can bring clarity in both work and home life, why not all decisions deserve the same amount of weight, and how to find purpose even when life feels messy or uncertain.

I loved this conversation so much because it’s not just about productivity, it’s about living more intentionally, giving yourself grace when plans shift, and creating space for what really matters. If you’ve ever wanted your days to feel more aligned and joyful, I think you’ll find Howard’s insights both practical and inspiring.

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In this episode, I open up about the real-life challenges I’ve been facing and how I use goal planners and self-reflection to navigate busy, overwhelming seasons. I share stories from my own life around parenting, work, and supporting loved ones while talking about the power of adjusting your goals without losing sight of your bigger vision.

You’ll hear my honest take on different types of goal planners, how I use them to create healthy routines, and why reflection is more than just a report. It’s a ritual. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, this episode is for you. Let’s explore how small adjustments and honest self-check-ins can help us grow, even when life gets unpredictable.

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• LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-🗓️-b673334

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you this episode with the one and only Lisa Even, a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the queen of all things joy!

If you’ve ever wondered how to sprinkle more joy into your daily grind (yes, even when the laundry is piling up or work feels overwhelming), you’re in for a treat. Lisa and I dive deep into the “Joy Metric”, her brilliant, practical system for making joy a real, trackable part of life at work and at home.

We swap hilarious stories (wait until you hear about the whiteboard in the bedroom and the “swimming with roaches” vacation!), and Lisa shares how intentional choices can create a ripple effect that transforms not just your day, but your legacy.

Whether you’re leading a team, a family, or just yourself, this episode will leave you smiling, inspired, and ready to make joy your job one ripple at a time.

Links & resources:

• Plan Goal Plan Planners! Join Here
• Website: PlanGoalPlan.com
• LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-🗓️-b673334