How to Plan and Execute a Big Project Without Feeling Overwhelmed | 20
In this episode of the Productive Entrepreneur Podcast, I go into the art of planning and managing those big projects that can feel totally overwhelming. And to make it real, I’m sharing a current personal project that could easily become overwhelming if I let it—launching 30 podcast episodes in just 30 days! Spoiler alert: this is day one of the challenge!
So if you’re ready to take on that big project idea you’ve been putting off, this episode is packed with practical tips, tools, and a whole lot of encouragement to help you go from overwhelmed to organized—one step at a time.
Prefer to read? Check out this blog post: Master Big Projects with Ease: A Simple, Effective Planning Strategy
In this episode, we discuss:
- We’ll look at the power of intentional planning and how breaking down a project into bite-sized phases can make all the difference in getting to the finish line.
- I’m sharing insights on the common traps we fall into: under-planning, which leads to feeling overwhelmed, and over-planning, which can leave us stuck in place before we even start.
- You’ll get a practical, step-by-step framework that covers everything from brainstorming and research to decision-making, planning, and execution—perfect for streamlining any large project.
- Plus, I’m offering actionable advice on using project management tools, creating reusable templates, and setting up effective systems to boost productivity and make the whole process smoother.
- Throughout, I’ll be encouraging you to start with clear goals, set strong boundaries, and plan for potential roadblocks so you can stay focused, confident, and ready to handle anything that comes your way.
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- Episode 15: Stop Overthinking Your Content Strategy
- Content Planning Toolkit
- Marketing Magic – one of my favorite AI tools
- Project Plan checklist (grab your free copy below)
- NaNoWriMo
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