School Hours or Less: Time and Productivity for Mums & Moms In Business
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If you are currently juggling the job of raising little humans while also trying to grow and scale your business...And you're finding it challenging to fit it all in, then this is the podcast for you.
Hosted by Master Certified Coach & Melissa Tiers' trained Hypnotist, Kirsty Knight, this show delivers the productivity-boosting and time-leveraging strategies, time management tips, and mindset shifts you need to grow and scale a wildly successful business, without sacrificing time with your kids and without burnout.
Having coached hundreds of women over the past five years, and as a serial entrepreneur and a mum herself, Kirsty knows all too well the time and productivity challenges most mums face, and she brings all of that expertise and wisdom, as well as the solutions and processes she teaches her clients, into this show.
No matter what stage of business you are in, and whether you call yourself a mum or a mom, this is the podcast for you if you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, small business owner, coach, consultant, or an online service provider with a big heart and big ambition. Because why on earth should women have to choose?
If you're looking for the answers to problems and questions like...
I want a 6-figure business during School Hours Only but I'm struggling to fit it all in.
I want to only be working during School Hours but want to be making more money.
I can't put my baby down for even five minutes. How am I going to get any work done?
I actually had the whole day free, because I had childcare for once, and I wasted the whole day.
Why isn't time-blocking working for me? How can it possibly work for mums?
How am I supposed to work on my business, when my kids are home, sick?
How do I overcome my perfectionism? I know it is slowing me down and making me procrastinate.
Why can't I make myself take action? Even when I know what I should be doing, I don't do it.
I feel like I'm not good enough yet to raise my prices but I’m not earning enough and I don’t have more hours to work.
I’m snowed under so think I need to hire a VA, but I had a bad experience once and my income also isn’t consistent, what should I do?
How can I stop procrastinating?
I think I'm self-sabotaging my business success. What can I do?
I'm worried about my kid at school, which means I can't focus on work.
I feel like I'm always on my phone for my business - and my kids are seeing me on it all the time.
Even when I say I will stop working to play with the kids, I find myself squeezing one more task in.
I always feel behind. Even when I have a productive day, I still feel like I haven't done enough.
I get such bad mum-guilt if I have to work on my business, instead of being fully available for my kids.
I am terrible at managing my time.
I waste so much time on my emails and social media, even though I don't have time to waste. How do I stop?
I want to be earning more, but I don't have any more hours to work. What can I do?
I know my work-life balance isn't good. I'm always having to tell my kids no.
I only work when the kids are at school - but I am not making the money I want to be making with those hours. What can I do?
I find it so hard to stay motivated and accountable to what I said I would do, working for myself
I hate planning but know that I am more productive when I do. How can I overcome the resistance to planning my week?
I can't stop saying yes, even though I don't have time for it.
There just aren't enough hours in the day. Should I be getting up at 4am? How do other mums juggle it all?
I can't get anything done when the kids are home - they interrupt me constantly.
If you’re ready to learn ninja-level skills at managing your business, mind and time, so you can make the money you want to be making in your business, whilst still having time with your little ones, this podcast is your next must-listen.
Hosted by Master Certified Coach & Melissa Tiers' trained Hypnotist, Kirsty Knight, this show delivers the productivity-boosting and time-leveraging strategies, time management tips, and mindset shifts you need to grow and scale a wildly successful business, without sacrificing time with your kids and without burnout.
Having coached hundreds of women over the past five years, and as a serial entrepreneur and a mum herself, Kirsty knows all too well the time and productivity challenges most mums face, and she brings all of that expertise and wisdom, as well as the solutions and processes she teaches her clients, into this show.
No matter what stage of business you are in, and whether you call yourself a mum or a mom, this is the podcast for you if you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, small business owner, coach, consultant, or an online service provider with a big heart and big ambition. Because why on earth should women have to choose?
If you're looking for the answers to problems and questions like...
I want a 6-figure business during School Hours Only but I'm struggling to fit it all in.
I want to only be working during School Hours but want to be making more money.
I can't put my baby down for even five minutes. How am I going to get any work done?
I actually had the whole day free, because I had childcare for once, and I wasted the whole day.
Why isn't time-blocking working for me? How can it possibly work for mums?
How am I supposed to work on my business, when my kids are home, sick?
How do I overcome my perfectionism? I know it is slowing me down and making me procrastinate.
Why can't I make myself take action? Even when I know what I should be doing, I don't do it.
I feel like I'm not good enough yet to raise my prices but I’m not earning enough and I don’t have more hours to work.
I’m snowed under so think I need to hire a VA, but I had a bad experience once and my income also isn’t consistent, what should I do?
How can I stop procrastinating?
I think I'm self-sabotaging my business success. What can I do?
I'm worried about my kid at school, which means I can't focus on work.
I feel like I'm always on my phone for my business - and my kids are seeing me on it all the time.
Even when I say I will stop working to play with the kids, I find myself squeezing one more task in.
I always feel behind. Even when I have a productive day, I still feel like I haven't done enough.
I get such bad mum-guilt if I have to work on my business, instead of being fully available for my kids.
I am terrible at managing my time.
I waste so much time on my emails and social media, even though I don't have time to waste. How do I stop?
I want to be earning more, but I don't have any more hours to work. What can I do?
I know my work-life balance isn't good. I'm always having to tell my kids no.
I only work when the kids are at school - but I am not making the money I want to be making with those hours. What can I do?
I find it so hard to stay motivated and accountable to what I said I would do, working for myself
I hate planning but know that I am more productive when I do. How can I overcome the resistance to planning my week?
I can't stop saying yes, even though I don't have time for it.
There just aren't enough hours in the day. Should I be getting up at 4am? How do other mums juggle it all?
I can't get anything done when the kids are home - they interrupt me constantly.
If you’re ready to learn ninja-level skills at managing your business, mind and time, so you can make the money you want to be making in your business, whilst still having time with your little ones, this podcast is your next must-listen.
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Mum guilt for entrepreneurs can feel relentless, like you’re failing at both business and parenting, no matter how hard you try. Between school holidays, sick days, and constant interruptions, it’s easy to lose momentum or feel torn in two. In this episode, I share two proven approaches to handling mum guilt, keep your business aligned with your values, and stay productive even when the kids are home. You’ll learn how to tell when guilt is a signal for change, when it’s just an unhelpful thought, and how to reframe it so you can grow your business and be present with your family without the constant tug-of-war. Check out the full show notes and the resources mentioned in this episode at http://www.kirstyknightcoaching.com/episode-168-overcoming-mum-guilt-for-entrepreneurs-running-a-business Connect with Kirsty Website Instagram Work with Kirsty
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Do you ever feel like the harder you push, the more behind you fall? You’ve tried the planners, the time-blocking, the endless productivity hacks… But the truth? Hustling harder isn’t the answer. And deep down, you know it. Leanne Davies was an overwhelmed mum searching for connection, and what she found instead was a counterintuitive strategy that built a 100K+ community and two successful businesses. She didn’t work more hours. She went for a run. If you’ve been stuck in the burnout cycle, believing rest is a reward and movement is indulgent… this will flip your thinking. Because sometimes, stepping away is the smartest move you’ll ever make. Ready to rewire your approach to productivity? I want to hear what shifts for you—DM me! Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://kirstyknightcoaching.com/episode-165-run-for-your-productivity/
Are you tired of reaching 2:07 PM only to realize you've been avoiding work that matters while staying "busy" all day? I'm Kirsty Knight, and I'm exposing the shocking truth about why high-achieving women find themselves stuck in this maddening cycle—and it has nothing to do with laziness or lack of discipline. If you're constantly avoiding tasks that would grow your business while drowning in low-value activities, your subconscious mind is working against you in ways you never imagined. Discover how understanding the subconscious mind and the real reasons for procrastination can finally free you from this exhausting pattern that's keeping your business stuck. Ready to rewrite your story? Tag me @kirstyknightcoaching on Instagram—I want to hear all about the bold moves you’re making. Join my free challenge "Six Hours Back" to start making the micro decisions that create space in your calendar while growing your business—sign up through the link in my Instagram bio @kirstyknightcoaching. Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at:http://www.kirstyknightcoaching.com/episode-164-the-psychology-behind-why-you-keep-avoiding-important-work Connect with Kirsty: Website Instagram Work with Kirsty
1Ever told yourself you “just don’t have time” to chase that project, only to realize years have slipped by and nothing’s changed? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and client Ady, a writer who spent 30 years waiting for the perfect moment to start her novel. Together, we unpack the stories we tell ourselves about time, productivity, and what it really takes to shift from stuck and overwhelmed to unstoppable and fulfilled. This isn’t about calendar hacks or rigid routines—it’s about rewriting your identity, learning how to actually finish what you start, and giving yourself permission to invest in your own growth. If you’re ready to stop letting time slip away—and finally become the person who gets things DONE—this episode is your permission slip. Ready to rewrite your story? Tag me @kirstyknightcoaching on Instagram—I want to hear all about the bold moves you’re making. Need deeper support to make real change? Check the show notes to join my School Hours Only Mastermind and start making more with your precious time. Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at: https://kirstyknightcoaching.com/episode-163-from-overwhelm-to-progress-adys-transformation Links & Mentioned Resources Consultation Call School Hours Only Mastermind Connect with Kirsty: Website Instagram Work with Kirsty
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What if everything you've been taught about how to make a decision is actually keeping you stuck? While other entrepreneurs are scaling their businesses, you're still 'sleeping on it.' Today, we're busting the myths about decision-making that are secretly sabotaging your success and revealing a framework that will change everything. Join me as I shatter common myths about decision-making that keep ambitious women entrepreneurs stuck in analysis paralysis. If you've ever told yourself "I just need more time to think about it," this episode is your wake-up call! Don't let indecision hold your business back another day! Press play now to master the art of strategic decision-making and transform how you approach choices in your business. Ready to take action on the decisions you've been putting off? Connect with me on Instagram @kirstyknight and explore how we can work together through Time Masters, The Productive Quarter, or the School Hours Mastermind to scale your business with confidence. Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at: http://www.kirstyknightcoaching.com/stop-sleeping-on-it-a-fresh-take-on-strategic-decision-making
Ready to break free from the "perfect morning" trap that's keeping you stuck? Join me as I shatter the myth that you need to "win your morning to win your day." If you're tired of writing off entire days because your morning didn't go as planned, this episode is your permission slip to embrace imperfect action and transform your productivity mindset. Whether you're starting your workday at sunrise or sunset, I’m revealing why optimizing your time isn't about when you start – it's about how you think. Your next breakthrough might be hiding in those "write-off" days you've been ignoring. Ready to stop letting imperfect mornings derail your business momentum? Join me inside The Productive Quarter to master the strategies that will help you create consistent results, no matter what life throws your way. Connect with me on Instagram @kirstyknight and share a productivity myth this episode helped you bust. Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at: http://www.kirstyknightcoaching.com/break-free-from-the-perfect-morning-routine-trap Connect with Kirsty: Website Instagram Work with Kirsty
Can't focus because your mind is a tornado of personal drama, health worries, or family conflicts? In today’s episode, productivity expert Kirsty Knight reveals her strategies for staying focused at work – even when life throws emotional curveballs. Whether you're running an online empire from your kitchen table or managing a team remotely, you'll discover how to transform your scattered thoughts into laser-sharp concentration. If you're tired of your personal life hijacking your workday, this episode is your rescue plan—press play and learn how to transform your scattered mind into your secret weapon for success. Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at: http://www.kirstyknightcoaching.com/how-to-stay-focused-on-work-even-when-your-mind-is-racing
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Kirsty's podcast is an essential listen for any businesswoman who is feeling a bit stuck in their business, for whatever reason. She has so much wisdom to offer and I'm really looking forward to the next episode!