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Are you making the most of your time before death catches us all? In this heartfelt episode of Don't Be Caught Dead, I chat with Kate Christie, Australia’s leading time management expert, about how loss and grief can be the wake-up call we need to live intentionally. Kate shares her personal story of losing her ex-husband to pancreatic cancer and how that tragedy reshaped her approach to time, priorities, and what she calls a “life list” — not a bucket list — focusing on what truly matters while we’re still here.
Kate’s journey from juggling a demanding corporate career and motherhood to creating a business that helps others reclaim their time is inspiring and deeply relatable. We dive into the guilt many of us feel balancing family and work, and how reframing time as an investment rather than something to manage can transform your life. She offers practical tips on identifying what you most value, setting achievable goals, and making space for the things that bring you joy and meaning — before it’s too late.
This episode is a powerful reminder that death is the great equaliser, but it also urges us not to wait for tragedy to live fully. Whether you’re facing grief, juggling life’s demands, or just want to live with more purpose, Kate’s insights will help you start your own life list today.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Kate’s personal story of loss and how it inspired her to rethink time and pri
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