The Time Fix Podcast
Ildi Racz-Prosser & Pooja Kelkar
The Time Fix Podcast is a podcast for everyone who wants to improve their relationship with time, to become more productive and get more done.
Episodes
The Habit That Got You Promoted Might Be the One Holding You Back - Episode 21
You make somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 decisions every single day. Habits are the only reason that doesn't completely wipe you out. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja unpack what habits actually are, why we genuinely cannot function without them, and the part nobody talks about, the moment they stop serving you. In this episode: ✓ Why driving on autopilot and forgetting how you got there isn't a fluke, it's your brain conserving energy exactly the way it's meant to ✓ Why calling a habit "good" or "bad" is the wrong framing entirely, and what happens when you shift to "serves me" or "doesn't serve me" instead ✓ A real client story about a leader whose most effective habits became her biggest obstacle the moment she stepped into a new role Next episode, we go deeper into how you actually change a habit that's stopped working. Work with your natural time style, not against it. 🔁 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss it.
Just Because You Could Work From Home Doesn't Mean You Should - Episode 20
Everyone's talking about mandated work from home days right now. Almost nobody's talking about whether it's actually good for the people doing it. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja get into why "you can work from home" and "you should work from home" are two very different things, and what business owners need to think through before rolling either one out. In this episode: ✓ Why working from your kitchen table isn't just uncomfortable, it's an OHS issue that quietly kills focus ✓ Why the four day work week studies actually say something different to what most headlines claim ✓ Why isolation affects some people so badly that "flexibility" starts working against them, not for them Offering the option isn't the finish line. Understanding your people is. Work with your natural time style, not against it. 🏠 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.
Bojan Gangur: The Boat, the Rower, and the Wrong Island - Episode 19
You can be the strongest rower in the world and still end up on the wrong island, if nobody's steering. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja sit down with guest Bojan Gangur, founder of Level Playing Field Lawyers and the Clawz contract platform, to talk about what changed when he stopped assuming his team worked the way he did. In this episode: ✓ Why the quietest person in the room sometimes has the best idea, and why nobody thought to ask ✓ Why hearing the same feedback from someone outside the business landed completely differently than hearing it from the person signing the paychecks ✓ Why letting go of control, and giving direction instead of doing everything yourself, is what actually makes the business grow Effort isn't the problem. Direction can be. Work with your natural time style, not against it. ⛵ New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.
Episode 53 - A conversation with Eugene Wong
In this episode we have a special guest. We would like to introduce you to Eugene Wong from A Stronger Narrative. Join in and listen to Eugene sharing his experiences related to productivity & business with Ildi and Pooja! Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Post-it Notes: Nightmare or Superpower - Episode 18
Post-it notes. Timers. Tidying your desk. Every productivity tip out there works brilliantly for someone, and does absolutely nothing for someone else. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja share real, specific tips based on how different people naturally relate to time, plus the one habit that works for literally everyone (yes, even you). In this episode: ✓ Why some people need to connect with their goal for the day before anything else, while others need 15 minutes of just settling in first ✓ Why one sticky note can be the difference between chaos and clarity for some people, and mean absolutely nothing to someone else ✓ Why setting a firm end time on a task (even when you don't want to stop) makes you more productive, not less Stop chasing trending hacks. Work with your natural time style, not against it. 📌 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.
There's No Such Thing as a Bad Habits - Episode 17
There's no such thing as a good habit or a bad habit. Controversial? Maybe. True? Ildi and Pooja make the case. In this episode, they break down how habits actually form, why "just change the habit" almost never works, and the small, slightly odd trick that got a struggling Year 12 student back into "doing" mode in one afternoon. In this episode: ✓ Why habits aren't good or bad, they either serve you or they don't, and that distinction changes everything ✓ The real habit loop behind your workday: trigger, action, reward, and why cat videos are winning that loop right now ✓ Why putting on shoes (yes, actual shoes) can trick your brain into a working headspace faster than willpower ever will Awareness is the first step. From there, it's about working with your natural time style, not against it. 🔁 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.
The 8:30 Login Problem: Wasn't Working From Home Meant to Be Flexible? - Episode 16
Working from home. Two words that spark more workplace tension than almost anything else right now. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja get into why the real issue isn't working from home itself, it's that almost nobody has clearly defined what a "good day" of it actually looks like. In this episode: ✓ Why expecting someone to be "at their desk" by a fixed time misses entirely the point of flexibility ✓ Why keystroke trackers and monitoring tools push people toward burnout instead of better work ✓ Why humans are only realistically productive for four to six hours a day, not eight Listen and learn why clarity beats control every time. Define what a job well done looks like, and work with your natural time style, not against it. 🏠 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.
Stop Looking for the Perfect Productivity Hack - Episode 15
AI. Planners. Sticky notes. Timers. There's no shortage of productivity tools out there, so why does none of it stick? Because the tool has to match the person. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja get practical: real tips for real behaviour styles, plus an honest look at why AI might (or might not) actually save you time. In this episode: ✓ Why spending time to find the right tool isn't wasted time, even if it feels like a paradox ✓ Why some people need rigid lists and estimated timings, while others need to throw the list away entirely and work in short, varied bursts ✓ Why "undisturbed time" is a non-negotiable productivity tool for some people, and completely irrelevant for others The trick isn't finding the one hack that works for everyone. It's working with your natural time style, not against it. 🧰 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.
The Winter Slump: Why Short Days Kill Your Productivity (And How to Fight Back) - Episode 14
It's dark by 4pm, the motivation is gone, and you've still got hours of work left. Sound familiar? In this episode, Ildi and Pooja get into why shorter, darker days quietly wreck productivity, and the small, deliberate things that pull you out of the slump before it takes over your week. In this episode: ✓ Why lack of sunshine hits your motivation harder than you think, and why rushing through the day makes it worse, not better ✓ The reward jar trick: small, personal rewards that keep you moving when nothing else motivates you ✓ Why organising one small social thing (dinner, drinks, a chat) changes how you feel on a Monday morning, before the week even starts Winter isn't the enemy. Being on autopilot through it is. Work with your natural time style, not against it. ☀️ New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.
What Does "Productive" Even Mean? (Probably Not What You Think) - Episode 13
Ask ten people on your team what "productive" means, and you'll get ten different answers. That's the problem. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja unpack why productivity isn't the tidy input-output equation it's made out to be, and why assuming everyone shares your definition is quietly costing you. In this episode: 💡 Why productivity became a measurable "thing" only with the industrial revolution, and why that history still shapes how we misuse the word today 💡 The real story of a business owner whose definition of productivity was "happiness", and why her team dismissed it before realising she had a point 💡 Why perfectionism hides inside the word "good job", and how one tiny miscommunication can derail an entire team Before you chase another productivity hack, define what the word actually means in your world, then work with your natural time style, not against it. 🎯 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.
The Timely Trap: Why Your "T" in SMART Goals Is Lying to You - Episode 12
You set a date on your goal. Ticked the "T" box. Done, right? Not quite. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja break down why putting a date on a goal is nowhere near enough, and why most people's "available time" math is wrong before they even start. In this episode: ✓ Why dividing your target by 12 months sets you up to fail before you begin ✓ The real time deductions nobody accounts for ✓ Why being generous with your time estimate leads to better results than being optimistic Before you lock in a single number this financial year, work out your true available time first, then work with your natural time style, not against it. ⏳ New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next week.
The Review Dodge: Why We All Skip the Step That Matters Most - Episode 11
Goals? Done. Plans? Done. So why does next year end up looking exactly like last year? Because of the step almost everyone skips: the REVIEW. In this episode, we unpack why we dread looking back and why there's no reward without review. In this episode: 👉 Why we always see what went wrong first and how to flip it. 👉 The one question to ask when your whole year felt like a flop ("How come my lights are still on?"). 👉 Why a wage isn't a reward and why your brain needs a real reward to repeat what works. Before you set a single goal for the new financial year, take a walk down memory lane and pick apart what went well first, working with your natural time style, not against it. 🏆 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss the next one — work habits are up soon.
The Planning Myth: Why Your "Perfect" Plan Keeps Falling Apart - Episode 10
You set the goal. You made the plan. So why did nothing happen? If your beautifully laid-out plans keep collapsing the moment real life shows up, this episode is for you. Ildi and Pooja unpack the real reasons plans fail and spoiler: it's rarely about discipline. In this episode: 👉 Why treating your plan like it's set in stone sets you up to fail 👉 The four very different ways people naturally plan and how each one goes wrong 👉 Why "I don't plan because I know I'll fail" is the most dangerous sentence in business With the new financial year here, it is the perfect time to rethink how you plan, by working with your natural time style, not against it. 📋 New episodes every week 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming in July. #TimeManagement #Productivity #Planning #NewFinancialYear
The Goal Trap: Why Some of Us Dread the G-Word - Episode 9
It's EOFY here in Australia, and everyone's talking about the g-word. Goals. Ask ten business owners how they feel about that word and half of them will visibly flinch. In this episode, we unpack why some people set goals easily and pivot without a second thought, while others quietly dread committing to a number out loud. It usually comes down to trust — some of us rely on the data we can see right now and stay wary of what the future might hold. We also get into why "what if I don't make it?" is usually the real thing holding people back, long before the goal itself does. You'll learn why understanding your own wiring changes how goals feel, and why the word "yet" might be the most powerful tool in your vocabulary. 👉 Subscribe for more on working with your natural time style, not against it.
The 4 Time-Centric Archetypes: Which One Are You? - Episode 8
We've been building to this one. Today we finally pull back the curtain on the concept at the heart of everything we do at The Time Fix — time-centric archetypes. Rooted in behavioural science and the extended DISC modality, there are four major archetypes that shape how people relate to time — and none of us are just one of them. We unpack all four: the Time Treasurer who lives by "time is money," the Time Bender who will always stop for a story, the Time Sitter who banks time but loses it to procrastination, and the Time Validator who gets lost chasing perfection. Once you understand which archetypes show up in your team, everything changes — how you plan, how you communicate, and how you get the best out of everyone around you. Next month we're diving into planning. You won't want to miss it. 👉 Subscribe so you're first to know when it drops. And if you prefer watching us, check out our YouTube channel!
‘Do Like I Do!’ Is Killing Your Team's Productivity - Episode 7
"Just watch me and do what I do." It sounds harmless. It's not. In this episode, we unpack why the classic "do as I do" approach quietly sabotages your team's productivity, and why it's not entirely anyone's fault. We trace it all the way back to primary school, where we spent 15 years conditioning young people to respond to bells, timetables, and external cues. Then the moment they hit a workplace, we expect them to build their own structure from scratch. And when they can't? We point fingers. The truth is, expecting someone to work exactly the way you work doesn't just miss the mark, it actively gets in the way of what they're capable of. Even the way you manage your browser tabs says something about how you're wired. Next episode, we're finally getting into it: Time-centric Archetypes. Those clocks on the wall? They mean something. 👉 Subscribe so you don't miss it.
Stop hoping for gold - Episode 6
What does productivity actually mean? Ask ten people on your team and you'll get ten different answers. That's exactly the problem. In this episode, we unpack why standardising productivity backfires, including the story of a business owner who made the Pomodoro Technique compulsory for his whole team and watched output drop. Hoping your team will be productive is like swinging a metal detector and praying for gold. 👉 Subscribe for more practical tips on time and productivity from The Time Fix. or if you prefer watching us, follow us on YouTube!
The Biggest Constant in Your Life Is Not Constant - Episode 5
What if time isn't the problem? What if your relationship with it is? In this episode, Ildi and Pooja unpack one of the most overlooked ideas in productivity: that every person has a completely different relationship with time, shaped by culture, upbringing, neuroscience, and the stage of life they're in. And yet we keep expecting everyone to show up, perform, and produce in exactly the same way. They trace how humans have understood time across history, from the rhythm of seasons and circadian cues to atomic clocks on our wrists, and explore why that layering of complexity creates real tension in how we live and work today. If you've ever been told to just be more productive and felt like that advice missed something, this episode is the reason why. Hit subscribe to keep following the journey. There's a lot more to unpack.
Good Work Takes Time - Episode 4
👉 Do you prefer a video? Check us out on YouTube - https://youtu.be/KdJKEXXcYe8 Some clients call when the house is on fire. This one called because he wanted to grow his garden differently, and that made all the difference. In this episode, we share the real story of a boutique law firm we've been working with for nearly 12 months. We talk about how the relationship started, what the work actually looked like on the ground, and the moment their CFO reported a 30% jump in profitability. We also get honest about timelines, expectations, and why a four-part workshop — while valuable — isn't always enough. 👉 New here? Head back three episodes and start from the beginning of Season 2 and subscribe so you don't miss our weekly podcast!
Your team needs more than just an oil change - Episode 3
Let's be honest. Most teams aren't falling apart. They are just... fine. And that's the problem. When everything is "good enough," it's easy to miss the small frictions quietly building up beneath the surface. The finger-pointing. The disengagement. The people who are physically present but mentally checked out. In this episode, Ildi and Pooja get real about what's actually going on in those "reasonably well-functioning" teams and why sending your people to a one-day workshop and calling it done is a bit like getting an oil change and expecting a full engine rebuild. Real change takes time, the right support, and a willingness to look at the deeper stuff. But when you get it right? The impact goes well beyond productivity. 👇 If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place. Hit subscribe and come back every episode for honest, practical conversations about people, performance, and what it really takes to build a team worth being part of. #TeamPerformance #WorkplaceProductivity #TeamCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #PsychologicalSafety
Consultants. Investment or Expense? - Episode 2
Our podcast is now viewable on YouTube! Here is the link! Is bringing in a consultant a business expense or a smart investment? If you've ever thought "it's too expensive" or "we should be able to fix this ourselves," this one's for you. In this podcast episode, we explore why even thoughtful leaders hesitate to ask for help, and what it's really costing them. Because beneath the packed calendars, the constant firefighting and the busyness that's become the norm, there are invisible leaks quietly draining your team's capacity, revenue and trust. Just like you invest in accounting to protect your finances or marketing to protect your pipeline, investing in your people's productivity protects how your team uses their time and energy. Listen to find out what shifts when you stop seeing support as a nice-to-have and start seeing it as what it really is.
Reset. Restart. - The Story Behind The Time Fix - Episode 1
Our podcast is now viewable on YouTube! Here is the link! After over 100 episodes, we thought we need a bit of a break and a rethink of this podcast, so we decided to give YouTube a crack... Video is out of our comfort zone, but if you would prefer to watch us, the link is above! In the meantime... Reset and relaunch! HERE! And before we deep dive again in serious matters around productivity let's go back to how it all begun! In this first episode back, we share our journey that brought us together. The experiences, turning points, and hard-won lessons that shaped the way they think about productivity, people, and purpose. It's the story behind The Time Fix, and why building a human-centred approach to how we work wasn't just a business decision, it was a personal one. This is where it all started.
Episode 107 - If you need something done, find a busy person
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about the mindset surrounding busyness and overwhelm and why busy people get things done. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 106 - Reset Rituals
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about what Reset Rituals are and how you can use them as a part of your time management toolbox. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 105 - The Conscious Gap
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about what the Conscious Gap is and how to utilise it Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 104 - Time Centric Achetypes and the Time Management Toolbox
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about how the Time Centric Archetypes can utilise the time management toolbox. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 103 - Time Management as a Toolbox
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about how we need to shift our thinking to look at using Time Management as Toolbox. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 102 - Hidden Talent
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we look at how you can find the hidden talent in your offshore team and learn how to utilise it for more than just your extra admin work. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 101 - The Burden on Onshore Teams
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we look at how an offshore team can sometimes be a burden to onshore teams and how communication impacts both teams. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 100 - The 100 Episode Celebration
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we have a very special episode celebrating 100 episodes of this Podcast. Listen along to celebrate with us. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 99 - Communication with Remote Teams
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we continue discussing off shore staff and remote teams and especially how important communication is. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 98 - Offshore Teams & Productivity
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we discuss the benefits and challenges around having an offshore team with our special guest Delia MacKenzie. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 97- Back to the Office?
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about a hot topic and that is how working from home affects the different time centric archetypes. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 96 - Archetypes and Finances
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, our Time Centric Archetypes and how they relate to Finances. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 95 - Short Term vs Long Term Planning
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, just in time for the new financial year we touch on the topic of short term vs long term planning! Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 94 - The Autopilot
Have you ever stopped and thought you didn't know how you got onto the freeway? This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about the autopilot mode we all have sometimes and when it does and does not serve us. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 93 - Different needs, Different Approach
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about the importance of life-long recognising that when it comes to productivity different needs require different approaches. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 92 - Lifelong learning and Productivity
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about the importance of life-long learning and productivity! Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 91 - Selfcare & Productivity with Gladys Wong
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we shift the focus to talking about self care and productivity with our special guest Gladys Wong Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 90 - Tapping into your teams strengths
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we continue to talk about practical productivity tips, with a focus on tapping into your teams strengths this week. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 89 - Short days, short productivity
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about short days and how the environment around us can effect our productivity on a day to day basis. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 88 - Seasonal Depression and How to Combat It
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about the impacts of seasonal depression and how you can combat it to minimise its effects on your productivity Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 87 - A conversation with Jo McClure - How AI Impacts our Productivity
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we have Jo McClure as our special guest talking about AI and how it impacts our Productivity Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 86 - Are you flexible?
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we ask the question, are you flexible? have a listen to find out more! Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 85 - Staying connected to your plan
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we reflect on how last week we talked about the importance of staying focused and this week we shift our focus to the importance of staying connected to our plans. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 84 - Staying Focused
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talking about ways you can get back on track with staying focused! Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 83 - Motivating your people
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we continue our theme of the month by talking about how you can motivate your people within your teams at work. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 82 - Motivation in the workplace - Talking with Al Rawack
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we have a discussion about motivation in the workplace and how hybrid working arrangements can have an impact on productivity. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 81 - Silent Saboteur The Hidden Costs of Unproductivity
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about the silent and hidden costs that come with having an unproductive team Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website
Episode 80 - Connecting processes with your people
This week on The Time Fix Podcast, we talk about the importance of connecting your businesses processes with your people. Do you have a question? Connect with us! We would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us: LinkedIn Instagram Our Website