Half-Finished to Done Podcast with Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Ambitious Business Owners

This summer, I’m taking some time away from the podcast. I want to ensure that you've got all of your productivity needs met while we’re on hiatus. In this episode, I'm going to give you a few resources to check out during the summer. Resource #1: Half-Finished to Done Podcast There are 49 episodes of the Half-Finished to Done Podcast, all focused on sustainable productivity for business owners. These episodes will equip you to solve the mental, emotional, and logistical obstacles that are keeping you from sustainably, joyfully, and calmly finishing projects in your business. Resource #2: Pique Podcast The Pique Podcast was created before the Half-Finished to Done Podcast, and is still available for you to access. It has three seasons of content that covers more general life philosophies such as death and dying, diversity, equity and inclusion, financial questions to explore, and so much more. To access these episodes, just scroll all the way back to the beginning of the Half-Finished to Done Podcast episode list. Resource #3: Deep Work Guide If you want to master the skill of focusing on demand so that you can consistently get your best work done, I recommend getting the guide for How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes ($27). This step-by-step process is the antidote if you struggle to focus, go down rabbit holes often, suffer from perfectionism, or get distracted easily.. Resource #4: 1:1 Coaching If you're interested in using the summer to master sustainable productivity with me, just click here to book a 45-minute consult with me. We'll figure out if it's a fit for us to work together 1:1 for 12+ weeks so that you can do more high-caliber work; experience more true rest; and have a full, rich life outside of your business. I look forward to coming back refreshed and ready to hit the ground running to bring you more valuable tools, strategies, and resources to take your projects from half-Finished to done. Happy summer! MENTIONED — Monday Hour One: A New + Improved Time Blocking System LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Trying to “just do it” when you’re feeling intense emotions about a task or project rarely works. Fighting against yourself usually leads to more stress, anxiety, and angst. In this episode, I’m joined by fellow coach Sarah Yost—who I call the “emotions queen”— to talk about why and how to regulate when we’re feeling overwhelmed with emotions…and why she never recommends pushing through. She also shares a profound insight about why joining a coaching program like mine can create more negative emotions, like shame, in the beginning. Listen in as we discuss: Sarah Yost is an emotions coach for ADHD and neurodivergent people. She’ll help you feel way less anxious and way more at home with yourself through understanding, processing and working with your emotions. Find her here. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — 1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

What’s it like to work with a productivity coach? The best way for you to understand the process and benefits of one-on-one coaching is to share real stories from real clients. In this episode, I’m highlighting three clients who are all successful and are killing it in their respective jobs and industries. They didn’t come to productivity coaching because they felt like failures. Instead, they chose to work with me because they know that despite their success, they have habits holding them back from sustainably growing their business, enjoying their work, and having a full, rich life outside of work. In each example, you’ll learn: I hope these client experiences spark some creative ideas and inspire you to keep working through mental, emotional, and logistical obstacles standing between you and calm, sustainable productivity. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — 1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

If you’re like many business owners, you’ve never considered selling your business one day. And you might automatically assume that your business could never be sold. This means that you’re likely selling yourself short, and you’re never giving yourself the opportunity to prepare your business for a potential exit. This episode will change the way you see your long-term business growth, and the options available to you. The decision to be open to selling one day will shift how you operate, market, and delegate, which leads to a more sustainable, profitable business—even if you choose never to sell. In this episode I’m joined by Stacey Harris, founder and CEO of the podcast production agency, Uncommonly More and the host of The More Profitable Podcast. She works with service-based businesses ready to generate, educate, and convert leads with their podcast. Listen in as we discuss: CONNECT WITH STACEY — Website Instagram MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — 1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call Tara Newman How to Productize Your Service and Buy Back Time with Stacey Harris Sara Frandina Tango Loom LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Do you have mixed feelings about setting goals? Goals intrigue you because you like the idea of going after something and achieving it. But, if you’ve felt burned by goals in the past, it’s also normal to feel reluctance about setting a new one. This is especially true if you’ve consistently pursued goals that were not relevant, meaningful, or rewarding to you. We’re going to change that today! So if you are ready to do goals differently, let’s get into 8 recommendations for pursuing goals that you truly care about: 5 Types of Project ROI3 project finishing skills MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — 1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call EP. 05 5 Types of Project ROI EP. 20 The Oprah Million Dollar Challenge EP. 28 3 Skills Every Project Finisher Needs LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

If you struggle with sitting down to work after dealing with difficult situations or intense emotions, this episode is for you. Relationship conflict. Worrying about your kids. Hormonal flare-ups. These are all situations that generate intense negative emotions that can take our focus away from work. If you’re like most people, you do one of two things when you feel this way: You either go into hustle mode and ignore your emotions to push through your work OR you do the opposite and spend the day on self-care instead of working on your important tasks. In this episode, you’ll learn a third option, with a cheeky name: “Weep while you work.” This concept is the middle ground between overworking and always taking time off when you feel bad. Listen in as I discuss: MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — 1:1 Productivity Coaching Consult Call EP. 44 The Bare Minimum Method EP. 35 Navigating Productivity When Your Kid is Struggling with Ashley Jangro LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Ready to get more done—with a fraction of the time, energy, and effort it normally takes you? The Bare Minimum Method is for you, especially if you often hit low-energy periods in your business that stress you out. The Bare Minimum Method has been mentioned several times here on the podcast, but today’s episode gives you a full behind-the-scenes peek into what it’s all about. In this episode, you’ll learn when to use the Bare Minimum Method, the key issues it addresses, and common hesitations that business owners have when adopting it. And don’t be discouraged: Using the Bare Minimum Method isn’t about lowering your expectations or goals; it’s actually about helping you create equal or better results in your business. The full 4-Step Bare Minimum Method is currently only available to my 1:1 productivity coaching clients through the Pique client portal. If exclusive access to the Bare Minimum Method piques your interest, let’s get started working together today. Just book a 1:1 consult at http://piquecoaching.co/private-productivity-coaching/. Together, we’ll help you establish a sustainable process to get your most important work done. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — 1:1 Productivity Coaching The Bare Minimum Method LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Have you been wondering if productivity coaching is a fit for you? Working together in my 1:1 coaching program is for you’re an ambitious business owner who cares deeply about: Simply put, the goal of productivity coaching is to help you be productive in a sustainable way that works for you and your lifestyle. This episode is all about the benefits of productivity coaching and how we can work together in my 1:1 coaching program. I will be sharing some success stories, why some people take action on saying yes to productivity coaching, and the five things that are essential for you to have success with productivity coaching. If you’re ready to go after listening to this episode, reach out to me via email (hello@piquecoaching.co) or book your free 45-minute consult to learn more: http://piquecoaching.co/private-productivity-coaching/ MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — EP. 05 The 5 Types of Project ROI EP. 28 The 3 Skills Every Project Finisher Needs LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Do you find yourself doing everything BUT the hardest, most important work in your business? This episode is for you. If you haven’t yet listened to episode 41, Sit Down and Work Challenge, be sure to give it a listen before diving into this episode. Once you have culled your to-do list down to only your most essential work, it’s time to sit down and get shit done. In this episode, I’m sharing my top five tips for doing your hardest work: Listen in for more details about each of my five tips. And if you would like hands-on practice applying these five tips to your current workload, then join me live for the: Sit Down and Work Challenge April 17-21 Register at https://piquecoaching.co/sitdown The price is $50, which includes the $27 Guide for How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes, as well as a 20-minute, 1:1 speed coaching session with me. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — EP. 05 The 5 Types of Project ROI EP. 41 Sit Down and Work Challenge LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

I’m excited to invite you to the first 5-day event that I'm hosting in 2023, the Sit Down And Work Challenge. This challenge is for you if you are a business owner who struggles to get your hardest work done due to overwhelm, uncertainty, doubt, or distraction. In this episode, I’m walking you through what has to happen BEFORE you sit down to work. And if you want to master the skill of focusing on demand so that you can consistently get your best work done, how you want it done, for reasons that you love, join me live for the: Sit Down and Work Challenge April 17th-21st Register at https://piquecoaching.co/sitdown The price is $50, which includes the $27 Guide for How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes, as well asa 20-minute, 1:1 speed coaching session with me. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — Sit Down and Work Challenge LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Sales, marketing, and operations get talked about all the time in the online business world—but we rarely talk about how to actually craft products and services that create phenomenal results for our clients. Today, I’m welcoming Becca Syme back to the Half-Finished to Done Podcast to talk about exactly this. In this episode, Becca and I talk about how to master craftsmanship in your service-based business, accepting and overcoming failure, and the importance of self-evaluating in any business. Listen as we discuss: Becca Syme is a Success Coach who specializes in working with writers. She is the host of the Quitcast for Writers and the teacher of the popular Write Better-Faster class. Becca has coached 5700+ authors using success alignment and predictive reasoning to help authors write and market better-faster. She lives in the mountains of Montana where it is always winter and never Christmas. GUEST CONTACT — Becca Syme, Success Coach YouTube: The QuitCast Podcast: Better-Faster Academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — Gallup Strengthsfinder LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Today’s guest is a two-time former client of Half-Finished to Done, LIVE, Samara Potter. Samara joined Half-Finished to Done, LIVE after the Monday Hour One 5-Day Challenge helped her plan out her weeks more effectively. In this episode, Samara shares how joining the program (twice!) helped her transition from one of the lowest moments of her medical career to feeling more calm, centered, and compassionate toward herself and others. Listen in as we discuss: Half-Finished to Done, LIVE As a pediatric oncologist and life coach, Samara specializes in guiding parents of children with cancer through their child's cancer journey so that they feel more confident, truly capable of feeling empowered, and able to be better parents during the entire process. GUEST CONTACT — Samara Potter, Pediatric Oncologist and Life Coach Instagram: @kidscancercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/public/Samara-Potter Podcast: Mothering Through Childhood Cancer Website: https://www.motheringthrough.com/ Email: samarapottercoaching@gmail.com RESOURCES MENTIONED: Half-Finished to Done, LIVE The Guide for How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes ($27) LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Does content creation feel like a constant source of pressure for you? You’re not alone. As a Productivity Coach, I see business owners procrastinate on their content creation all the time. It’s something most business owners want to incorporate into their business, but it often creates so much angst, dread, pressure, and anxiety. On this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Hoilett. Samantha is a Launch Copywriter and Messaging Strategist who loves helping her clients understand who they are, what they do, and how to communicate their value through their messaging and copy. In this conversation, we discuss how to release the pressure of content creation, and move from tolerating it to actually enjoying it. Listen in as we discuss: Samantha Hoilett is a Launch Copywriter and Messaging Strategist for personal brands and small businesses. She takes a customer-oriented approach that focuses on building relationships, highlighting brand values, and helping her clients become leaders in their space so they can sell their offers in a clear magnetic way that attracts ideal clients. GUEST CONTACT — Samantha Hoilett, Launch Copywriter + Messaging Strategist Instagram: @samanthahoilett.writes Website: https://samanthahoilett.com/ Email Series: Magnetic Messaging Mondays (When you sign up, you get a "Messaging Mini Guide" that helps you brainstorm messaging ideas for your offer.) MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — EP. 22 Productivity Baggage EP. 18 Sprinting and Resting Strategy Session with Samantha Hoilett Half-Finished to Done, LIVE How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes ($27) LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, suspect that you might have it, or have someone close to you who is neurodivergent (hint: you probably do!), this episode is for you. And if none of this applies to you, listen anyway! Our fast-paced society creates symptoms for people that mimic ADHD, so you’ll get something from this episode, no matter what. In this episode, I'm joined by Megan Kierstead, a certified coach for forward-thinking badasses with rebel brains. She helps people (especially those who identify as neurodivergent/ADHD) build a career and life unique to their bodies and brains. Listen in as we discuss: GUEST CONTACT — Megan Kierstead, Life Coach Podcast: The Black Sheep Playground Website: https://www.megankierstead.com/ Instagram: @megkierstead Online program: The Black Sheep Playground MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — Atomic Habits by James Clear The Guide for How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes ($27) The overlap between behavioral economics + coaching with Nate Andorsky Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart Simone Seol LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Overeating. Overdrinking. Mindlessly scrolling Instagram. Doom-scrolling the news. Numbing out with Netflix. These are all ways that we buffer; meaning we use something external to cover up our negative emotions. In this episode, you’ll learn how buffering can wreak havoc on your productivity, by keeping you in a constant cycle of avoidance. I’m joined by Jennifer Dent-Brown, a weight loss coach who teaches women how to stop dieting permanently. So whether you struggle with your weight or not, this episode is for you. Listen in as we discuss: Jennifer Dent Brown is a Life + Weight Loss Coach who helps women learn to stop dieting and start living through her company, LUXE Life Coaching. Living a LUXE Life has nothing to do with money and everything to do with a state of mind. Feeling hopeless and unable to control your weight will never get you to your goal. Learning to live with the mindset of a woman who is already at her goal weight is the key to lasting, permanent weight loss. Learn more at jenniferdent.com. GUEST CONTACT — Jennifer Dent-Brown, Life and Weight Loss Coach Podcast: Stop. Dieting. Forever.™ Podcast Website: jenniferdent.com Facebook: @coachjenniferdentbrown Instagram: @jenniferdentbrown MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — Emotional Cycle of Change The Life Coach School LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

This one is for the parents who are struggling to balance their work with their role as a parent—especially when their kid or teen is having a hard time. This is something that comes up with my clients all the time, so when I met Ashley Jangro, I knew I needed to have her on the podcast as a guest expert on this topic. Listen in as Ashley and I discuss: GUEST CONTACT — Ashley Jangro, Certified Life Coach YouTube: Ashley Jangro Coaching Website: https://AshleyJangroCoaching.com MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — Half-Finished to Done, LIVE LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

My job as a Productivity Coach is to help business owners like you find (and actually do!) the actions that are most high-value for you in your life and business. In this episode, I’m sharing one of my highest-value daily actions: My failure-free meditation practice. Listen as I share exactly how I’ve implemented this habit to help me feel more calm, grounded, clear, peaceful, and productive. If you give this meditation a go, or if you want to share what your daily high-value actions are, shoot me a message on Instagram: @piquecoaching. And if you're looking to experience more calm in your workday, join me live for: The How To Have A Calm Workday workshop Wednesday, February 15th at 1pm ET Register at bit.ly/calmworkday Cost is $50 and includes the $27 Guide for How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes as a bonus See you at the live, interactive workshop. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — How to Have a Calm Workday Workshop Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher Feeling Now Worksheet EP. 31 Half-Finished to Done Client Story: Jaime Ellis LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

As a Productivity Coach, business owners initially come to me because they want to be more productive. But as we dive into our work together, I find that most people actually just want to feel calm in their workday, enjoy the process of working, and feel proud of their high-caliber work. If this is for you, join me live for: The How To Have A Calm Workday workshop Wednesday, February 15th at 1pm ET Register at bit.ly/calmworkday Cost is $50 and includes the $27 Guide for How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes as a bonus Tune in for more details, and to learn what we’ll cover during the live, interactive workshop. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE — How to Have a Calm Workday Workshop LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

Our guest today is a former Half-Finished to Done, LIVE client and fellow coach, Christie Williams. In today’s episode, Christie shares how being part of Half-Finished to Done, LIVE and using the skill of deep work has transformed her from someone who felt like she was settling to a committed coach who controls her time and emotions. Listen in as we discuss: As a self-esteem coach for women, Christie teaches the mindset and strategies required to make a meaningful schedule that works for women, no matter what is on their plate. She helps them create a routine that's energizing and simple to follow. GUEST CONTACT — Christie Williams, Self-esteem Coach Instagram:@mschristiewilliams Website: https://mschristiewilliams.com/ Podcast: Hello, Lovely RESOURCES MENTIONED: Half-Finished to Done, LIVE How to Get Into a Deep Work State in 15 Minutes ($27) LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co

In this episode, I am catching up with my former client, Jaime Ellis, a recovering corporate America executive turned career coach. In this conversation, Jaime shares her journey from a place of overwhelm where she was drowning in projects and desperately looking for a way through that period of intense deliverables without burning herself out. Press play to hear how after her body “pulled the emergency brake” on her, she had no choice but to slow down, reset, and find a way to do things differently in her business. Listen in as we discuss: Jaime is a former B2B Tech Marketing Executive turned entrepreneur and coach, specializing in career transitions. She’s passionate about finding solutions and speaking about burnout, stress debt, and Achievement Dysmorphia. GUEST CONTACT — Jaime Ellis, Executive Coach for Career Transitions Website: jaime-ellis.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeellis1 RESOURCES MENTIONED Half-Finished to Done, LIVE 45-minute consult The Bare Minimum Challenge Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski LET'S GET SOCIAL — Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Business Owners Instagram: @piquecoaching Facebook: @piquecoaching TikTok: @piquecoaching Email: hello@piquecoaching.co Website: https://www.piquecoaching.co