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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
Self-Care
Burnout
Planning
Productivity
Personal Growth
Parenting
Procrastination
Rituals
Boundaries
Women Empowerment
Stress Management
Back To School
Coaching
Creativity
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

This month on Plan Goal Plan, we’re talking about play, and honestly, I think a lot of us have forgotten how to do it.

Somewhere along the way, many high-achieving women learned that if something is serious, meaningful, or important… play has no bus... more

Focus isn’t something you force. It’s something you create space for.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tracy Hoth to talk about why so many smart, capable women feel mentally scattered… and how organization can actually help us reclaim our att... more

Perfectionism is loud. Invisible labor is constant. And focus can feel impossible when you’re carrying it all.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Monica Packer—host of About Progress, certified habits and identity coach, and author of the upcomi... more

This month on Plan Goal Plan, we’re talking about focus and today, I’ve got something a little different for you.

Ryan’s back on the podcast, and we’re playing a game: agree, disagree, or complicate. Together, we’re digging into some of the biggest ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Ryan Mink
Dr. Ryan Mink, frequent guest on the show, discussed flow with Danielle
Episode: Why Can't I Enjoy My Work? The Missing Piece Between Grind and Flow | Ep. 284
Dr. Suzanne Friedman
Professor of Human Development at the University of Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Episode: Does Forgiveness Mean You Have to Reconcile? What Research Actually Says | Dr. Suzanne Freedman | Ep. 282

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 138 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
    Canada4 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 States4 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 States7 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 States7 months ago
  • Short and Sweet!

    The messages are very relatable and relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RensandRoses
    United States10 months ago

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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.
Why Is Focus So Hard Right Now? Productivity Myths We Need to Complicate | Ep. 294
Q: Number one, focus is a finite resource, and you can't sustain it all day. Agree, disagree, or complicate?
We complicate this: while focus is finite, its amount fluctuates with sleep, energy, and task interest; there are windows of high focus and times when context switching is necessary.
Is It Time for a Reset? How to Plan Your Next Move Without Panic | Ep. 291
Q: And if someone is navigating this particular type of change, Michelle, how could they connect with you?
Michelle recommends connecting via LinkedIn for ongoing inspiration and guidance, and visiting her website mshafercoaching.ca for services, resources, and freebies like the Career Focus Framework and a free chapter of her book.
Why Forcing Goals Doesn’t Work (And What Actually Creates Real Change) | Ep. 290
Q: What actually changes people?
Change emerges from authentic self-understanding and belonging, not from pressure. By reconciling internal values with external realities, individuals and organizations can create sustainable growth that feels aligned with who they are.

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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. Tracy Hoth
2. Monica Packer
3. Dr. Ryan McGeough
4. Michelle Schafer
5. Daniel Zinnel
6. Gary Gute
7. Deanne Gute
8. Ryan Mink

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