The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur: Reality Check Method for Women in Business | Productivity & Time Management Tips
The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur: Bite-Sized Productivity for Busy Women in Business helps you conquer overwhelm and take action on what actually matters. Hosted by Cindy Gordon, creator of The Reality Check Method and business coach for overwhelmed entrepreneurs, this podcast helps busy women in business bridge the gap from paralysis to productivity. Whether you're an overwhelmed female entrepreneur juggling endless priorities, a small business owner feeling stuck in the chaos, or a business mom trying to balance it all, each episode delivers quick, actionable strategies to break through entrepreneur overwhelm. You'll discover practical productivity tips specifically designed for overwhelmed business owners who need real solutions, not more tasks on their to-do list. Perfect for solo entrepreneurs and small business owners with 1-4 contractors who are tired of feeling scattered and ready to focus on what moves the needle forward. From time management and priority setting to mindset shifts and energy management, every episode helps you reality-check your overwhelm and get back to building the business you love. Join thousands of overwhelmed entrepreneurs who've learned that when everything feels urgent, nothing really is. Stop spinning your wheels and start making progress on what truly matters. Ready to transform overwhelm into action? Your bite-sized breakthrough starts now. Formally: Thrive in 5
Episodes
The Moment I Realized I Was Measuring My Success All Wrong - The GAP and the GAIN
Feel like you're never doing enough even when you're crushing it? In this transformative episode, Cindy Gordon reveals why high-achieving entrepreneurs feel constantly behind and how to shift from measuring against impossible horizons to celebrating actual progress. Inspired by Dan Sullivan's gap and gain concept, discover ...
You Don't Have to Choose: Both-And Success for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs
Stop believing the lie that success requires sacrifice. In this game-changing episode, Cindy Gordon reveals how to create "both-and" success instead of exhausting either-or choices. Inspired by Steve Houghton's rich routines philosophy, discover how to have business success AND personal fulfillment without the guilt.
In this epi...
Episode 250: The Evolution of the Reality Check Method
In this milestone 250th episode, Cindy Gordon shares the 10 reality checks that transformed her from an overwhelmed entrepreneur drowning in chaos to the creator of the Reality Check Method helping thousands bridge the gap from paralysis to action.
Discover the three reality checks that started everything, the three that clients credit with changing their businesses...
Broke-Ass Decisions vs. Million-Dollar Decisions: What You Choose Daily
Every decision you make is either keeping you stuck or moving you forward. In this raw, honest conversation, Cindy Gordon breaks down the difference between broke-ass decisions (based on fear and scarcity) and million-dollar decisions (based on strategy and abundance) - and why this matters even if your bank account isn't there yet.
Inspired by...
Black Friday Special: Shopping Your Own Business First
Before you open your wallet this Black Friday, pause and ask yourself one question: Have you shopped your own business first? In this timely Black Friday special episode, host Cindy Gordon, creator of the Reality Check Method and execution coach for overwhelmed entrepreneurs, reveals why your next big win might not be in someone else's course - it might be in ...
Pre-Thanksgiving Special: The Permission Slip You Need This Holiday
Feeling like you need to earn your rest before the holidays? This pre-Thanksgiving episode gives you the permission slip you've been waiting for - but probably wouldn't give yourself. Host Cindy Gordon, creator of the Reality Check Method and execution coach for overwhelmed entrepreneurs, reveals why rest isn't something you earn - it&ap...
Thanksgiving Week Reality Check: Gratitude Without the Guilt
Gratitude without guilt for overwhelmed entrepreneurs. Cindy Gordon shares how to practice real gratitude during Thanksgiving week without performing or proving you're grateful enough.
In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon breaks down why entrepreneurs feel guilty about gratitude - and how to practice gratitude with...
Holiday Business Boundaries: Protecting Your Energy for What Matters
Holiday business boundaries aren't selfish - they're essential. Cindy Gordon shares how to protect your energy during the busy season without burning out or letting your business suffer.
In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon breaks down how to set Holiday Business Boundaries that actually work - so you ...
The 3-Minute Work Setup Routine That Doubles Your Focus (Works Any Time of Day)
Struggling to dive into deep work after interruptions? You're not alone. Most productivity advice focuses on morning routines, but what about when you're starting work at 2pm after client calls, or 8pm after the kids are in bed? In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals the 3-minute work ...
From Survival Mode to CEO Energy - Real Talk for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs
Are you running your business or is your business running you? In this conversational episode, Cindy Gordon explores the difference between operating from survival mode versus CEO energy, inspired by wealth mindset principles from thought leaders like Rachel Rodgers.
Learn why you're stuck responding to every "urgent" email, underc...
Stop Task Switching: The Task Batching Method That Creates Business Momentum (For Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs)
How to stop task switching with task batching. Cindy Gordon shares the batch processing method for overwhelmed entrepreneurs who lose focus constantly switching between different types of work.
In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, execution coach Cindy Gordon breaks down the task batching method - a w...
The Momentum Stack Method: How to Build a Productivity Chain Reaction (Task Stacking for Entrepreneurs)
How to use the task stacking method to build a productivity chain reaction. Cindy Gordon shares the Momentum Stack Method for overwhelmed entrepreneurs who know what to do but can't get started.
In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon introduces the Momentum Stack Method - a w...
How to Create a Productivity Power Hour That Actually Gets Results (The Entrepreneur's Focus Method)
In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon breaks down how to create a productivity power hour that actually gets results - not another productivity hack, but one protected focus hour where you work on what truly matters.
Most entrepreneurs work 10-hour days but never find time for ...
How to Do a Calendar Audit That Actually Frees Up Your Time (The 'Hell Yes or Not Right Now' Method)
How to do a calendar audit that actually frees up your time. Cindy Gordon shares the Hell Yes or Not Right Now method to identify time wasters and eliminate tasks that don't move your business forward.
In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon introduces the 'Hell Ye...
How to Maximize Small Pockets of Time (Work Windows Method)
Never have long time blocks to work? This episode reveals productivity for busy moms who need to maximize small pockets of time. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, execution coach Cindy Gordon shares the Work Windows Method that helps entrepreneur moms get real work done in short bursts between life responsibilities.
Discover how to maximize small...
Why Successful Entrepreneurs Need a 'Not-To-Do' List (And How to Create Yours)
Why successful entrepreneurs need a not-to-do list to stop wasting time on tasks that don't move the needle. Cindy Gordon breaks down how to create a not-to-do list that protects your time and energy from business time wasters.
In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals why your to-do l...
Energy Management for Entrepreneurs: Stop Fighting Your Natural Rhythms and Start Getting More Done
Tired of forcing productivity at the wrong times? Time management isn't working because you're ignoring the most important factor: your energy. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, execution coach Cindy Gordon reveals energy management productivity strategies that help you work with your energy, not...
BONUS: $1/Day Business Support for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs - Inside The Growth Collective
Overwhelmed entrepreneur? Tired of figuring everything out alone? In this bonus episode, business coach Cindy Gordon introduces The Growth Collective - a $1-a-day business support system designed specifically for overwhelmed female entrepreneurs who need ongoing help without the premium price tag.
If you've been listening t...
From Reactive to Proactive: How to Stop Firefighting and Start Driving Results
Tired of firefighting in your business? Constantly putting out fires instead of making strategic progress? In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, execution coach Cindy Gordon reveals how to stop being reactive in business and shift to a proactive entrepreneur mindset that actually drives results.
Discover the difference between reac...
The Minimum Viable Day Method: How to Prioritize When Overwhelmed (Focus on What Actually Matters)
Overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? Trying to do everything and accomplishing nothing? In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, execution coach Cindy Gordon reveals the Minimum Viable Day Method, a simple system to help you prioritize when overwhelmed by focusing only on what actually has to get done today.
Dis...
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