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PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working Moms

Danielle McGeough, PhD | Burnout Recovery Strategist
Goal Setting
Time Management
Personal Development
Work-Life Balance
Mindfulness
Burnout
Self-Care
Planning
Productivity
Personal Growth
Parenting
Procrastination
Rituals
Boundaries
Women Empowerment
Stress Management
Creativity
Back To School
Coaching
Mindful Planning

** Top 1.5% Globally Ranked Podcast **You know that feeling—when life looks full of achievement, but something inside still feels... off-script?Welcome to the Plan Goal Plan Podcast, where we turn planning and goal setting into a ritual of self-revelation and intentional living.I’m Danielle McGeough—professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and ritual nerd. After years of chasing big goals and cros... more

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Latest Episodes

Have you ever achieved the thing you worked SO hard for... only to wonder, Is this it?

This month on Plan Goal Plan, we're talking about purpose. Last week, we explored what happens when purpose becomes pressure. This week, we're flipping that conve... more

Purpose is supposed to bring clarity. So why does it sometimes feel so heavy?

This month, we're exploring the idea of purpose, and we're starting with a trap that many high-achieving women fall into without even realizing it: when purpose stops serv... more

You finally have a free afternoon...

...and somehow you spend it reorganizing your email, researching the "best" way to rest, or planning next month's goals.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

In this final episode of our July series on re... more

What if having more time isn't the same thing as feeling free?

This week, I'm joined by Dr. Ann Tsung, a NASA flight surgeon, triple board-certified emergency physician, entrepreneur, and mom, to explore one of the biggest misconceptions about produ... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Tsung
NASA flight surgeon, triple-boarded ER physician, and mom
NASA
Episode: Why Doesn't More Free Time Make You Feel Better? The Truth About Time Freedom | Ep. 304
Dr. Tasha Golden
PhD, behavioral scientist specializing in arts and creativity and culture
Independent researcher/author
Episode: What If You're Not Stuck? Creativity, Burnout, and Reimagining Your Life | Ep. 299
Tracy Hoth
Co-host/guest discussing organization and focus
Episode: Why Do Smart Women Feel So Scattered? Creating Space for Focus and What Matters Most | Ep. 296
Monica Packer
Host of About Progress and Habits and Identity Coach
About Progress
Episode: Why Don’t Habits Stick? Letting Go of Perfectionism and All-or-Nothing Thinking | Ep. 295
Dr. Ryan McGeough
Guest; spouse of the host and contributor to the discussion
Episode: Why Is Focus So Hard Right Now? Productivity Myths We Need to Complicate | Ep. 294
Michelle Schafer
Bestselling author and career coach
Michelle Schafer Coaching
Episode: Is It Time for a Reset? How to Plan Your Next Move Without Panic | Ep. 291
Daniel Zinnel
CEO of Proteus; leader in nonprofit and health services
Proteus
Episode: Why Forcing Goals Doesn’t Work (And What Actually Creates Real Change) | Ep. 290
Gary Gute
Flow researcher and co-author, expert on flow anatomy
Flow Channel Foundation / Flow Channel
Episode: Is Social Media Destroying Your Ability to Focus? Flow Researchers Explain | Ep. 286
Deanne Gute
Flow researcher and co-author, collaborator on Mike Csikszentmihalyi's work
Flow Channel Foundation
Episode: Is Social Media Destroying Your Ability to Focus? Flow Researchers Explain | Ep. 286

Host

Danielle McGeough
Host of Plan Goal Plan, professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and self-leadership coach for high achieving women. Leads discussions and structures episodes around goal setting, planning rituals, and personal growth.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • Energizing and insightful

    Danielle is a truly curious host, and her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. She knows what her listeners want - strategies to help them execute against plans to meet their goals - and takes her guests on a journey to help make those connections. Definitely a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schafm2
    Canada6 months ago
  • Guidance and motivation

    This show offers such great guidance and motivation on goal setting and achievement. It’s helped me so much already in balancing busy mom life while working full time, and still tending to my other goals. This past year has been one of my most productive yet. Thank you for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UserM1983
    United States6 months ago
  • Empowering & Reflective

    Through storytelling, reflection, and research, this podcast empowers the listener with actionable steps for goal setting and planning. I listen each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Tampa Bay Listener
    United States9 months ago
  • Relatable and real

    I love listening to Danielle break things down using real (and totally relatable) examples. It’s nice to not feel like someone is preaching their viewpoints or reading a script. She understands people so well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mdbergs
    United States10 months ago
  • Short and Sweet!

    The messages are very relatable and relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RensandRoses
    United Statesa year ago

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The host's warmth and clarity make complex concepts feel doable for busy professionals.
Guests frequently comment on the generous, real-talk approach and evidence-based strategies.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Doesn't More Free Time Make You Feel Better? The Truth About Time Freedom | Ep. 304
Q: If my listeners wanted to connect with you, how can they do that?
She shares the website ansungmd.com as the hub for contact, a podcast, social links, and a quiz to determine one's current stage, encouraging listeners to engage and learn more.
Why Doesn't More Free Time Make You Feel Better? The Truth About Time Freedom | Ep. 304
Q: Could you tell me more about the five stages of time freedom and how they apply differently in family versus business domains?
The guest explains the stages—from time prisoner to time liberator—illustrating that people can be at different stages in different domains, and that moving between stages involves adoption of delegation, leverage, and energy management, not just calendar tweaks.
Why Doesn't More Free Time Make You Feel Better? The Truth About Time Freedom | Ep. 304
Q: I think that a lot of people, and women in particular, really struggle to ask for the space to rest. What were some of the things that caused you to hesitate, what was going through your mind, and what actually happened?
The guest describes a long hesitation spanning 16 years of her career, balancing fear of losing identity and external validation with the desire to pursue time with her children; ultimately she chose to ask NASA for a sabbatical, recognizing that if she didn't take space now, no one else would, and that setting boundaries for family could have long-term generational benefits.
Why Is Focus So Hard Right Now? Productivity Myths We Need to Complicate | Ep. 294
Q: Do you think deep work is the highest value work?
We lean toward a nuanced view: deep work is high value for certain goals, but meaningful impact also comes from less glamorous, structured tasks paired with purposeful activity.
Why Is Focus So Hard Right Now? Productivity Myths We Need to Complicate | Ep. 294
Q: You need to design your environments to eliminate distraction. Agree, disagree, or complicate?
We complicate this: environment design helps, but internal distractions and the broader context can still interfere; a hybrid approach is often best.

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Focused on practical goal setting, personal growth, and mindful time management for women navigating work, motherhood, and life balance. Episodes often blend research-backed strategies with real-life stories to help listeners design flexible habits, routines, and plans that fit busy schedules, reduce burnout, and reclaim time and identity. Notable strengths include accessible frameworks for habit formation, emphasis on women's unique experiences (like invisible labor and identity), and a welcoming, actionable approach that translates ideas into everyday actions. This show tends to attract listeners who want concrete steps, evidence-based tools, and rituals to make progress without sacrificing well-being or relationships.

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1. Ann Tsung
2. Dr. Tasha Golden
3. Tracy Hoth
4. Monica Packer
5. Dr. Ryan McGeough
6. Michelle Schafer
7. Daniel Zinnel
8. Gary Gute

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