Does life feel like you’re caught in a fast-flowing river with no way out?
Are you overwhelmed by your schedule, going through the motions telling yourself things like, “I just need to hold on one more day,” “Things will calm down soon,” “It’s just a busy time of the year”?
Maybe it’s all you can do to stay in the boat, avoid drowning, and hope you don’t lose control completely.
In this episode of The Time Management Podcast, we meet entrepreneur Gerard Francis, who was drowning in a river of busyness before attending my keynote training, Master Your Time, Boost Your Success. That talk and the Find Your Missing Hour 7-day Challenge he invested in became the turning point that radically improved his time management, personal productivity, and work-life balance.
Discover how small, consistent changes helped Gerard reclaim control of his schedule, transform his leadership, deepen family connections, and achieve more with less stress.
“Your talk was transformational. I was in a fast-flowing river with no control, now I’m starting to take the reins.” Gerard Francis
Key takeaways from the Episode:
- Why most entrepreneurs confuse motion with progress—and how Gerard broke that cycle
- How the 7-day time audit revealed hidden time and helped restructure his day
- The impact of implementing the 888 formula (8 hours work, 8 hours sleep, 8 hours for you)
- Simple tools to reduce distractions, including phone habits and energy rituals
- The ripple effect of slowing down on leadership, family dynamics, and productivity
- How Gerard redefined success—without sacrificing performance or growth
- Tips to personalise your own time audit without overcomplicating the process
🎧 Episode 097 “I’m more productive than ever because I slowed down and rebuilt a schedule I love.” Gerard Francis
Gerard Francis Testimonial:
“The journey that started at your talk inspired me to think, ‘I’ve got to change things.’ It lit a fire that’s still burning. It’s not just been me, my family, my colleagues, even my kids have all felt the positive ripple effects from the changes I made after your talk. I feel so much better. I’m more present at home, more focused at work, and the quality of what I’m doing has improved across the board. I’ve actually got more roles on now than before but I’m calmer, more effective, and producing better-quality work since slowing down.”
⏰ It’s your Time!
Resources & Links:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardfrancislhp
Website: https://lighthousepersonnel.co.uk
Find Your Missing Hour Challenge ➜ https://bit.ly/FYMHWAITLIST
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Work with Abigail: https://bit.ly/NEWENQUIRY
Useful Links: https://bit.ly/EPISODELINKS
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