07 Aug 426: Feeling Stuck? Time Management & Goal Setting Strategies for High Achievers Who Want More Clarity & Joy An interview with Professor, Time Management Coach & Podcaster – Danielle McGeough, PhD
Danielle McGeough, PhD is with us!
Are you highly successful… but feeling stuck or craving more purpose? Maybe your schedule is full, your calendar looks productive—but something’s missing. No one else knows it… but you do. It’s time to get the clarity you want… so you can move forward boldly.
If this sounds familiar… this conversation is for you.
In this powerful episode of the DREAM THINK DO podcast, Mitch Matthews sits down with Danielle McGeough, PhD—a tenured professor, time management coach, podcast host, and creator of the Plan Goal Plan system. Danielle specializes in helping high-achieving professionals (especially working moms and visionary leaders) make space for clarity, meaningful work, and real joy.
Whether you’re navigating a transition, feeling overwhelmed by options, or just unsure what’s next, Danielle shares practical tools and powerful mindset shifts will help you to get clear and move forward with purpose.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
- Why successful people often feel stuck—and how to identify which “stuck state” you’re actually in
- How to create intentional rituals that boost focus, reduce anxiety, and reconnect you with what matters
- The difference between burnout and demoralization (and why that distinction changes everything)
- What the Plan Goal Plan method is—and how it guides people through planning with clarity and joy
- How “planning as personal revelation” can help you reclaim your time and energy
- Why creating space for new dreams isn’t selfish—it’s strategic
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Take the Stuck States of Self-Leadership Assessment: www.plangoalplan.com/stuck
Listen to Danielle’s podcast & get her tools: plangoalplan.com
Follow Danielle on Instagram: @plangoalplan
Connect with her on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE
KEY CONCEPTS WE TALK ABOUT:
- Time management for high achievers
- How to get unstuck in life
- Goal setting systems that work
- Planning routines for busy people
- Burnout vs demoralization
- Time management coaching
- How to create space for your dreams & goals (new and old!)
LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!
We’d love to know—what stood out to you from this episode?
Was there a specific stuck state that resonated?
Did Danielle’s take on rituals or planning spark something for you?
Drop a comment below and share your favorite takeaway—or let us know the part that challenged you the most. We can’t wait to hear from YOU!
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