162 - Is Using AI for Productivity Cheating or Smart Strategy?
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
Release Date: 05/26/2025
180 - Behind-the-scenes (Part 1): Stop Hoping For Time - Start Guaranteeing it
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
This is the first episode in my behind-the-scenes series, where I’m sharing what it really looks like for me to build multiple businesses as a mum with very limited childcare. I created this series because so much of the “behind the scenes” we see online is from people with teams, established audiences, and years of momentum. That’s not my reality. I’m rebuilding my coaching business from the ground up, growing a networking community, launching a brand-new franchise, and starting a new community business — all while raising a nearly two-year-old. This is the real version. The...
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179 - Building a Six Figure Business With Kids Through Self-Awareness w/ Anna Bateman
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
Ever wonder how some mums actually manage to build a six figure business with kids, prioritize their mental health, and somehow not completely fall apart in the process? This week I'm chatting with Anna Bateman, founder of Halcyon Education, who's been consistently hitting six figures for four years whilst raising two boys. She shares what it actually took: prioritizing exercise even when she hated it, choosing part time work to protect her sanity, and developing the self awareness that's kept her from burning out. If you've been wondering whether it's possible to build something...
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178 - How She Built a Six Figure Business After Bedtime with Sam Hoyle
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
Ever wonder how some mums actually manage to build a six figure business whilst juggling a full-time job, kids, and life, without completely burning out? This week I'm chatting with Sam Hoyle, founder of Harmony Accounting, who did exactly that. She shares honestly what it took, the late nights after bedtime, the focused use of every spare moment, and the systems that kept her sane whilst running a business while working full time. We talk about practical time management for business owners: doing the hard tasks first, using Asana as your external brain, and why finishing...
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177 - How Time Management Coaching Changed Everything for Maev
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
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176 - 8 Ways to Reduce Overwhelm When Life Feels Too Full
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
If you’ve ever hit that point where everything feels like “too much,” this episode will feel like a deep exhale. After coming back from five weeks of travel and walking straight into chaos, I found myself needing every tool I teach, so I sat down and recorded a solo episode on the exact strategies I use to reduce overwhelm and get myself back to a calmer, clearer place. I share why overwhelm shows up, how to spot the thoughts that fuel it, and what to do when the maths of your to-do list genuinely doesn’t add up. I also walk through simple nervous system tools, how to...
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175 - Grow Your Business, Protect Your Peace with Kerrie Nygard
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
What if success didn’t have to come at the cost of family or freedom? In this episode, the second in my Six-Figure Business Owners series, I’m joined by Kerrie Nygard, a food and body peace coach and mum of six, who’s built a six-figure business as a mum while keeping her work hours light and her energy grounded. We talk about growing your business without burnout, from managing your time with intention to adapting your offers, outsourcing support, and building a business that truly fits your life. Check out the full show notes and the resources mentioned in this...
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174 - Boundaries, Balance & Six-Figure Growth for Mums in Business with Gulara Vincent
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
What if growing your business didn’t mean sacrificing your sanity? In this episode, the second in my Six-Figure Business Owners series, I’m joined by Gulara Vincent, an energy healer and mum who’s built a thriving six-figure business without burning out. We talk about how working mums in business can grow with more balance and confidence, from setting firm boundaries and healing money blocks to leveraging relationships that make business growth feel easier and more sustainable. Check out the full show notes and the resources mentioned in this episode at Connect...
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173 - Outsourcing and Mindset Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs w/ Dr. Shideh Shafie
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
What if balance wasn’t about doing it all, but about doing what matters most? In this episode, the first in my Six-Figure Business Owners series, I’m joined by Dr. Shideh Shafie, an emergency physician, real-estate investor, and mum of twins, who shares how she built a six-figure business and a life that actually feels balanced. Discover simple mindset shifts, practical outsourcing strategies, and everyday habits that help you protect your energy and grow with more ease, clarity, and confidence. Check out the full show notes and the resources mentioned in this episode...
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172 - Work Less, Earn More: Start with a Paradigm Shift
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
What if the only thing standing between you and your next level of success is the way you see the world? This episode dives into mindset shifts and the unseen paradigms that guide how you think, work, and earn. You’ll discover how to question what feels “normal,” uncover fresh opportunities, and build a business that grows with more clarity, freedom, and confidence. Check out the full show notes and the resources mentioned in this episode at https://kirstyknightcoaching.com/episode-172-work-less-earn-more-start-with-a-paradigm-shift/ Connect with Kirsty
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171 - School Hours Coaching: The £20K Mum Success Story [Case Study]
School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
Dreaming of building a profitable business within school hours? In this episode, you’ll hear how one mum entrepreneur overcame perfectionism, trusted her ideas, and created a £20K launch without sacrificing evenings or weekends. You’ll learn how school hours business coaching helps mums simplify their offers, streamline content, and work less while earning more, so you can grow your business and still have time for family and life outside of work. Check out the full show notes and the resources mentioned in this episode at Connect with Kirsty
info_outlineEver wondered if using AI to organize your chaos is the ultimate productivity cheat, or just smart business?
In today’s episode, I'm discussing the myths around tech shortcuts, hustle culture, and what it really means to earn your progress. If you’ve ever battled brain overwhelm, felt guilty about using tools like ChatGPT, or questioned whether you’re “doing it right,” this one’s for you.
I’m sharing stories, mindset shifts, and practical tips to help you ditch the guilt, outsmart your time, and embrace the tools that let your most creative, strategic self shine through.
Because let’s be real, the magic isn’t in the tool. It’s in how you use it.
Tag me on Instagram @kirstyknightcoaching with your biggest takeaways — I’d love to hear how you’re using tech to supercharge your productivity.
And if you're ready for deeper support, join me inside The Productive Quarter Program, where you'll learn how to make your brain (and your calendar) work for you, not against you.
See the full show notes and resources mentioned in this episode at: http://www.kirstyknightcoaching.com/episode-162-is-using-ai-for-productivity-cheating-or-smart-strategy
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