092 | Time management tips to stay on top of your busy day, with Louisa van Vessem

When work and life feel busy, it can feel hard to stay on top of everything. But taking a step back and identifying helpful time management techniques can make a big difference. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career & executive coach, Fay Wallis chats with Louisa van Vessem about a range of time management tips to help you stay on top of your busy day.Some of the ideas they talk through include:Virtual co-workingScheduling/calendar tools (e.g. Calendly)Time blockingBuffer timeThe Pomodoro techniqueTime trackingSetting clear goalsShiny object syndromeThe HR PlannerMind mappingA, B and C priorities‘To don’t’ listsEat that frogRewardsUnderstanding your personal blockersPeople pleasingAccountability and The Four TendenciesBoundaries & perfectionismUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Louisa on LinkedInLouisa van Vessem’s websiteThe Essential HR PlannerThe LinkedIn Live this episode is extracted from Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 7: What to do when you don’t have enough hours in the dayEpisode 45: 6 ways to stop procrastinating & find time for important projects at workEpisode 89: How to reach your HR career goals by understanding your ‘tendency’Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] in this episode:Ready to learn more about Inspiring HR?Learn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme, and sign up to join the next cohort, that starts on 10th September 2025.Inspiring HR