Listen "Siobhan McKeown: Finding Balance Whilst Working Remotely"
Episode Synopsis
Siobhan McKeown is the Director of People Operations at the internationally distributed web development agency, Human Made.
She is the author of A Life Lived Remotely, a book on how the internet and technology have changed the way we work in a digital world. She is an event organiser, public speaker, and advocate and contributor for free software and has written numerous articles on topics ranging from remote work and technology to web development and free software.
Siobhan joins me today to discuss how she finds balance while working remotely. She explains the importance of setting boundaries around your work schedule and tips on how to prioritise your daily tasks so you feel focused, motivated, and productive.
She also explains why she believes building trust and developing your company’s culture is critical when working with a remote team and how it impacts the company’s overall working environment as well as performance.
[spp-tweet tweet=”“It is so important to create boundaries between when you are working and when you’re not working.” – Siobhan McKeown”]
This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:
How the world of work has evolved over the last several decades
How she finds balance while working remotely
The importance of creating boundaries around your time
How she manages her time to ensure she completes her daily tasks
Why she prioritises tasks to be completed within a two-week window
How delegating tasks helps her stay productive
Why she believes learning to delegate is critical to step into leadership roles
Why building trust with remote employees and contractors is critical
How her company builds trust with their remote teams
How company culture impacts the working environment and team performance
Challenges she faces to stay fit and healthy while working remotely and the strategies she uses to overcome them
Techniques she uses to relax and unwind
Why she believes reading fiction books is one of the best self-improvement strategies
How she handles challenges and setbacks in her personal and professional life
What “living more” means to her
Resources Mentioned:
Mindful Chrome Add-On
Bear Writing App
Slack
Zoom
Scrivner
Goodreads
Connect with Siobhan McKeown:
Human Made
siobhanmckeown.com
A Life Lived Remotely book
Twitter
Connect, Share, Inspire
Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels.
Don’t forget to check out my website, join my Facebook Group, follow me on Twitter and connect up with me on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience!
Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC
The post Siobhan McKeown: Finding Balance Whilst Working Remotely first appeared on POWER to Live More.
She is the author of A Life Lived Remotely, a book on how the internet and technology have changed the way we work in a digital world. She is an event organiser, public speaker, and advocate and contributor for free software and has written numerous articles on topics ranging from remote work and technology to web development and free software.
Siobhan joins me today to discuss how she finds balance while working remotely. She explains the importance of setting boundaries around your work schedule and tips on how to prioritise your daily tasks so you feel focused, motivated, and productive.
She also explains why she believes building trust and developing your company’s culture is critical when working with a remote team and how it impacts the company’s overall working environment as well as performance.
[spp-tweet tweet=”“It is so important to create boundaries between when you are working and when you’re not working.” – Siobhan McKeown”]
This Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:
How the world of work has evolved over the last several decades
How she finds balance while working remotely
The importance of creating boundaries around your time
How she manages her time to ensure she completes her daily tasks
Why she prioritises tasks to be completed within a two-week window
How delegating tasks helps her stay productive
Why she believes learning to delegate is critical to step into leadership roles
Why building trust with remote employees and contractors is critical
How her company builds trust with their remote teams
How company culture impacts the working environment and team performance
Challenges she faces to stay fit and healthy while working remotely and the strategies she uses to overcome them
Techniques she uses to relax and unwind
Why she believes reading fiction books is one of the best self-improvement strategies
How she handles challenges and setbacks in her personal and professional life
What “living more” means to her
Resources Mentioned:
Mindful Chrome Add-On
Bear Writing App
Slack
Zoom
Scrivner
Goodreads
Connect with Siobhan McKeown:
Human Made
siobhanmckeown.com
A Life Lived Remotely book
Connect, Share, Inspire
Thank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to iTunes or Stitcher, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favourite episodes on your social media channels.
Don’t forget to check out my website, join my Facebook Group, follow me on Twitter and connect up with me on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience!
Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLC
The post Siobhan McKeown: Finding Balance Whilst Working Remotely first appeared on POWER to Live More.
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