PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working Moms
** Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast ** Ever felt overwhelmed and disconnected while trying to juggle the demands of work, family, and personal growth? Wondering how you can achieve your goals without the added stress in an already hectic life? Are you seeking guidance and strategies that directly address your desire for a more balanced and fulfilling life? Welcome to ”Plan Goal Plan,” the weekly escape into the world of meaningful planning, intentional goal setting, and purposeful living. I’m your host, Danielle McGeough, a professor, mom, planner enthusiast, and a self-confessed recovering overachiever. Join me as we delve into personal development, time management, and self-care, armed with expert insights, relatable stories, and practical tips. This podcast is a sanctuary for hardworking individuals, especially moms, aiming to reclaim their time and inject joy and purpose into their daily routines. As a professor, mom, planner addict, and recovering overachiever with years of both personal and professional exploration, I’ve navigated the complexities of balancing career ambitions with family life. My journey from feeling lost and burnt out, despite achieving significant goals, to finding a sustainable path forward has taught me the importance of planning with care and setting goals that truly resonate. I understand the struggles of feeling like you have to do it all because I’ve been there. If simplifying life, achieving goals with genuine joy, and making room for what truly matters to you sounds like your cup of tea, ”Plan Goal Plan” will be your guide. We’re on a mission to transform daily routines into meaningful rituals and productivity into endless possibilities, all while fostering a supportive community. Ready to step into a life marked by fulfillment, balance, and purposeful direction? Tune into ”Plan Goal Plan” on your favorite podcast platform. Embrace this journey with us, where planning meets purpose, goals guide us towards our true north, and actions are taken with intention and delight. Let’s redefine the essence of productivity together and make every moment count. Through my own experiences of feeling overwhelmed by various planning and productivity systems and the realization that I had lost touch with what truly mattered, I discovered a simpler, more enjoyable approach to goal setting and time management. This revelation changed my perspective on productivity and led me to start ”Plan Goal Plan.” Now, I want to share these insights, along with strategies and stories, to help you navigate your own path to a fulfilling and balanced life. Learn more: https://www.plangoalplan.com/ Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/727411369068279
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Think accountability is all about guilt, shame, and being called out? Think again! This episode is all about flipping the script on accountability, transforming it into something empowering, uplifting, and even enjoyable.
I’ll share how accountability is actually a powerful tool for support and follow-through, not punishment. Together, we’ll explore how to reframe accountability as ownership, transparency, and feedback, and how the...
In this episode, I’m reflecting on 200 episodes of Plan Goal Plan and sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned about building a year that balances work, family, and personal growth.
We’ll explore why failure is inevitable (and why that’s a good thing), the importance of tailoring your planning and goal-setting to your unique life, and how planning shapes not just your schedule but your identity. Plus, I’m sharing the powerful pract...
In this episode, I’m diving into the vibrant world of digital organization and how it can transform your relationship with your online spaces. I’m joined by Jezebel DC, a digital organization expert and founder of The Lifestyle Lab. Jezebel specializes in helping neurodivergent individuals and creative minds turn their chaotic digital spaces into simple, beautifully designed environments that are as functional as they are fun.
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In this episode, we’re diving into the transformative power of clarity as we kick off 2025. Clarity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation for aligning your goals, ambitions, and daily life with purpose. I’m breaking down three science-backed reasons clarity is essential for growth and sharing simple yet impactful activities to help you cultivate it.
We’ll explore how clarity reduces cognitive load, boosts motivation through go...
In this episode, I’m diving into the powerful connection between planning, goal-setting, and personal development. As we step into a fresh year, I’m embracing the “fresh start effect” and sharing why it’s okay to set your goals on your timeline—not just in January. Clarity comes through action, and mindful planning is the key to aligning your time with who you truly want to become.
I’ll also let you in on some exciting changes comi...
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In this episode, I close out the year with my heartfelt wishes for you and your journey into 2025. I reflect on the courage it takes to slow down, embrace balance, and honor the messy, beautiful moments that make life truly yours. As a podcast host and teacher, I share what I tell my students: podcasting—and life—is about listening, connecting, and showing up for what matters most.
I invite you to pau...
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What went well in 2024, What Didn't, and Sneaky Plans for 2025
What worked in 2024? What didn’t? And what juicy goals am I setting for 2025? Let’s dive in!
In this episode, I’m walking you through my yearly review—what reflection revealed about my year and how it’s shaped my intentions for the next. From health wins like finally getting good sleep (thank you, magnesium and vitamin D!) to fitness growt...
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Embrace the Power of Reflection
The end of the year is a perfect time to pause, reflect, and honor the journey you’ve been on. In this episode, I guide you through my personal year-end reflection process and share how intentional planning can set the stage for a year full of possibilities.
I introduce my RISE Ritual Method, a simple framework to help you build daily habits that align your goals with y...
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Life often gives us turning points—some come as incredible opportunities, others arrive as explosions of grief or loss that shift everything we know. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Curtis to explore how a literal explosion became a catalyst for his growth and how whitewater rafting taught him the power of trusting the flow.
Brian shares how internal conflicts and disconnection from ourselves c...
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Do you ever feel like your love of learning turns into procrastination? I get it—I'm a professor, a teacher, and growth-minded to my core. But sometimes, all that learning keeps me from taking action or making decisions. I’ve realized that decision fatigue—that overwhelming mental drain from too many choices—can leave us stuck, impulsive, or scattered.
In this episode, I share how goal setting has bee...
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This week, I’m diving into something unexpected: chaos. That’s right—chaos isn’t just something to avoid; it’s a powerful tool for growth and goal setting. Inspired by a brilliant article from Amy Kilgard at San Francisco State University and my own wild classroom experiences, I’m exploring how embracing chaos can transform how we plan, learn, and achieve. Whether it’s students role-playi...
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Ever find yourself holding onto something just because you’ve already invested so much into it—whether it’s a project, habit, or even a relationship? That sneaky mindset is called the sunk cost fallacy, and it’s one of the biggest blocks to achieving true work-life balance. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how this belief might be keeping you stuck in routines, roles, or commitments that no longer serv...
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In this episode, I sit down with Chandra Ritter, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, who specializes in empowering women to achieve their financial goals. Chandra shares her journey into financial advising and her passion for supporting women, especially through life transitions like divorce, widowhood, or major career changes.
We discuss the unique financial challenges women face, including societ...
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Have you ever wondered how planning and goal-setting could truly change your life? In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful ways intentional planning has transformed mine. From making my days more delightful and my decisions simpler to deepening my relationships and aligning my work with my values, planning has helped me do less while feeling more fulfilled. I’ll also explore how these practices hav...
In this episode, I share a fresh perspective on goal-setting by exploring the concept of giving goals. Unlike traditional goals that focus on personal achievements, giving goals center on kindness, service, and generosity. Inspired by a conversation with my husband during our annual goal-setting tradition, we discuss how to prioritize selflessness and create a positive impact in our communities, families, and workplaces.
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Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a cycle of planning without action? Today, I’m sharing my personal process to Plan Goal Plan my year—rooted in clarity, vision, and actionable steps....
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In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Mora to dive deep into the real side of holiday planning—no perfection required! We laugh about the quirks of family gatherings, gift-wrapping “failures,” and the pressure to be the “fun mom” during the holiday chaos. From dealing with early gift requests from in-laws to the challenges of managing multiple celebrations (plus a few Elf on the She...
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In today’s episode, I delve into why so many of us—especially women—experience heightened stress during the holiday season. I talk about cognitive overload, the mental strain that occurs when we’re overwhelmed by tasks, decisions, and responsibilities, which often leads to fatigue and burnout. We cover the power of boundaries, how setting non-negotiables and releasing nonessential com...
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Marc Fussell, founder of the nonprofit Take Two Minutes, to explore how positive psychology and gratitude practices can enhance mental wellness. Marc shares the inspiring story behind his platform, created to support people of all ages through practical tools like meditations, gratitude journaling, and anxiety relief exercises. We discuss the science of positive psychology, including how pra...
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In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most powerful practices I do each year: reconnecting with my core values to see where I'm truly living them—and where there may be gaps. I’m sharing my personal process of aligning values with daily practices, from how I run my business and engage with clients to how I communicate on social media. Values like growth, curiosity, transparency,...
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