TCC Podcast: #178: Start Finishing with Charlie Gilkey

Productivity Expert and Coach, Charlie Gilkey, is our guest for the 178th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast. We’ve admitted our struggles with getting things done on the podcast before—and neither one of us is a fan of traditional time management tactics like setting SMART goals…  so it made sense to have Charlie on to talk through how we can start finishing and get more done. We asked Charlie about: •  how he accidentally became a speaker, author and coach •  exactly what he does as a coach and how he helps his clients •  why coaches ask so many questions (and don’t always share the answers) •  an example of how Charlie works with his clients to help them find the real issues •  why so many people shy away from the work that could help them level up •  why accountability helps anyone who wants achieve more •  why time management isn’t the answer (but you still need it) •  focus blocks and how to use them to get more done •  how to stop what you’re doing that’s keeping you from getting what you want •  how to figure out if you’re a lark, an owl, or an emu •  his advice for figuring out what you really want •  the hardest question Charlie asks people (and why) •  why he doesn’t believe anyone is inherently a procrastinator •  the tools we can use to create a better vision for our lives •  the difference between those who make it and those who give up •  what his book is about and what you’ll get out of it •  what he does to grow his skills and be a better coach for his clients If you struggle with getting things done, or finishing the thing you start… or you just want to quit and watch Netflix for a few weeks, you don’t want to miss this episode. To hear it, click the play button below, or scroll down for a full transcript. Better still, subscribe on iTunes so you never miss an episode.   The people and stuff we mentioned on the show: The Coaching Habit The Advice Trap Joanna Wiebe Val Geisler The Spice Girls Double Double Start Finishing (Charlie’s book) Deep Work by Cal Newport Finish by John Acuff Charlie’s website Kira’s website Rob’s website The Copywriter Club Facebook Group The Copywriter Underground   Full Transcript: