On Productivity: Stop Treating Your Brain as a Storage Unit with Noor Barrage - Part 2
04/07/25 • 35 min
What if your calendar could help you reclaim your time instead of feeling like a never-ending to-do list?
In this second part of my conversation with Noor Barrage, Productivity Coach, Business Systems Consultant, and Founder of NVB Collective, we dive deeper into practical strategies for taking control of your schedule, setting boundaries, and making your calendar work for you—not the other way around. Noor shares how high performers often fall into the trap of constant busyness, why decision fatigue kills productivity, and how to build a system that prioritizes both your work and your well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- How to reframe your calendar as a sacred space for priorities, not just meetings
- The power of decision-making discipline and treating scheduled tasks as non-negotiables
- Why high achievers struggle with procrastination—and how to overcome it
- Simple systems to reduce overwhelm and get things done without burnout
This episode is filled with eye-opening insights and practical tools to help you break free from the cycle of busyness and create a more intentional, productive, and fulfilling work life.
Connect with Noor Barrage:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/noorbarrage/
https://www.instagram.com/noorbarrage/
14 Days Ops Overhaul by Noor Barrage: https://nvbcollective.com/14daysofops/
Tune in every week for a new episode of Big Meaningful Life. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!
Connect with Sally on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymahamdeh
Send Sally an email with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
Music Credit:
This episode features ''Je n'y suis jamais allé'' by Yann Tiersen.
What if your calendar could help you reclaim your time instead of feeling like a never-ending to-do list?
In this second part of my conversation with Noor Barrage, Productivity Coach, Business Systems Consultant, and Founder of NVB Collective, we dive deeper into practical strategies for taking control of your schedule, setting boundaries, and making your calendar work for you—not the other way around. Noor shares how high performers often fall into the trap of constant busyness, why decision fatigue kills productivity, and how to build a system that prioritizes both your work and your well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- How to reframe your calendar as a sacred space for priorities, not just meetings
- The power of decision-making discipline and treating scheduled tasks as non-negotiables
- Why high achievers struggle with procrastination—and how to overcome it
- Simple systems to reduce overwhelm and get things done without burnout
This episode is filled with eye-opening insights and practical tools to help you break free from the cycle of busyness and create a more intentional, productive, and fulfilling work life.
Connect with Noor Barrage:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/noorbarrage/
https://www.instagram.com/noorbarrage/
14 Days Ops Overhaul by Noor Barrage: https://nvbcollective.com/14daysofops/
Tune in every week for a new episode of Big Meaningful Life. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!
Connect with Sally on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymahamdeh
Send Sally an email with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
Music Credit:
This episode features ''Je n'y suis jamais allé'' by Yann Tiersen.
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On Productivity: Hacks You Need to Unbusy Your Work Schedule with Noor Barrage - Part 1
Is your packed schedule truly making you productive—or just keeping you busy?
In this first part of my conversation with Noor Barrage, Productivity Coach, Business Systems Consultant, and Founder of NVB Collective, to uncover the key habits and mindset shifts that can help you streamline your work, reduce overwhelm, and reclaim your time. Noor shares practical strategies for cutting through the noise, prioritizing what truly matters, and working smarter—not harder.
Key Takeaways:
- The biggest productivity myths holding you back
- How to design a schedule that works for you, not against you
- Simple but effective hacks to boost focus and efficiency
- The power of saying no and setting boundaries
- Tools and techniques to work with more intention and less stress
This episode is packed with game-changing insights, real-life examples, and practical tips to help you ditch the busywork and create a more sustainable, productive workflow. Stay tuned for Part 2!
Connect with Noor Barrage:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/noorbarrage/
https://www.instagram.com/noorbarrage/
Tune in every week for a new episode of Big Meaningful Life. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!
Connect with Sally on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymahamdeh
Send Sally an email with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
Music Credit:
This episode features ''Je n'y suis jamais allé'' by Yann Tiersen.
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On Change: Tools to Start Achieving What You Want in Life Now with Simone Kreutzer
In this episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Simone Kreutzer—a mental fitness coach and hiking guide—for a deep and heartfelt conversation about change. The kind we crave... and the kind that catches us off guard.
Simone and I met through the Positive Intelligence Foundation and instantly connected over our shared passion for living in alignment and helping others create meaningful transformation. In this conversation, we unpack what truly holds us back from change (hint: it’s often not time or money), and explore simple, powerful ways to move through fear and start building the life we actually want.
We talk about:
- Why career and life transitions are rarely just about the job
- The internal blockers that keep us stuck—like self-doubt, perfectionism, and fear of judgment
- What to do when life throws you an unexpected change you didn’t ask for
- How to gently shift your perspective and open up to new possibilities
- The power of small questions and compassionate self-inquiry to move forward
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your current path, contemplating a big leap, or processing a change you didn’t choose—this episode is a soft, empowering guide to help you take the next right step. With honesty, warmth, and tools you can use right away.
Let this be your reminder: meaningful change doesn’t have to be dramatic. It starts with awareness, courage, and one tiny shift in perspective.
Connect with Simone Kreutzer:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-kreutzer-coach-guide/
Tune in every week for a new episode of Big Meaningful Life. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!
Connect with Sally on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymahamdeh
Send Sally an email with ideas for future episodes: [email protected]
Music Credit:
This episode features ''Je n'y suis jamais allé'' by Yann Tiersen.
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