Send us a text Ready to reclaim your time and live with intention? In this episode, Katherine Mayne sits down with Jacob Hicks, Coach and Speaker, to explore the intersection of productivity and intentional living. We dive into the tools, habits, and strategies that can help you master time management, optimize your workflow, and unlock your full potential. From the Four Disciplines of Execution to Atomic Habits and the role of AI in coaching, Jacob shares practical, real-world insights you can put into action today. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or simply looking to get more out of your day, this conversation will give you the frameworks and mindset shifts you need. 🕒 Episode Timestamps 01:34 Meet Jacob Hicks 04:12 Mastering Time Management via WPRI 14:01 Four Disciplines of Execution 15:12 Time Management Misconceptions 21:30 What Stops People from Managing Time 23:32 Tools and Giving AI a Role 26:31 Atomic Habits 28:11 What to Stop 29:36 Coaching and AI 31:05 Jacob's Coaching Business

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Send us a text We’re back with Part 2 of our must-listen conversation with Dave Garrison, leadership strategist and veteran CEO, on what it really takes to unlock performance through engagement. In this episode, we go deeper into the psychological drivers of motivation — autonomy, mastery, and purpose — and explore how to stop employee churn, combat burnout, and lead with clarity (not just charisma). Plus: how to rethink your approach to hiring and the controversial take on using AI in leadership decisions. Stick around for a surprise recap guest who brings it all home. 💥 🕒 Time-Stamps: 00:12 – Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose 04:48 – How to Stop Churn 07:10 – Laying the Hammer Down 08:00 – Burnout 14:50 – Are You Using AI Wrong? 16:27 – Energy Level 17:40 – Coach Katherine Mayne's Take 19:57 – Hire for Aptitude, Fire for Attitude 22:19 – The Recap 🔗 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 📘 Explore his book, Buy-In Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a text 🚀 The Coaching Discussion Reprise with Katie McLuckie and a special guest! In this episode, we dive into the value of coaching—what it takes to find the right coach, the ups and downs of the journey, and what to watch out for. If you're considering a business coach, this one's for you! 🎧 Episode Breakdown: ⏱️ 01:33 – Meet Katie McLuckie ⏱️ 04:11 – Transitioning from Urban Planning ⏱️ 07:02 – Finding a Coach ⏱️ 13:34 – A Silly Coaching Example 🤔 ⏱️ 21:10 – The Coaching Folder 📂 ⏱️ 23:33 – The Show After the Show 🎭 ⏱️ 27:05 – Corporate vs. Individual Coaching ⏱️ 29:17 – Red Flags 🚩 ⏱️ 30:50 – The Echo Chamber 🔄 🔗 Connect with Katie: linkedin.com/in/katiemcluckie 🎙️ Want to be a guest on Making Data Simple? 📩 Email us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next! 🔥 Hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership—all while keeping it simple & fun. Al's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-martin-ku  Katherine the "Special Guest"  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemayne

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Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.