Raise your hand if you find yourself in a busy season and are completely overwhelmed. It&apos;s the end of the school year, you&apos;re trying to reach your own goals and keep your sanity. In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain to share tips I have learned over the years to make this busy season a heck of alot easier than busy seasons of the past. In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>Identifying priorities and what to focus on </li><li>How to plan for busy periods in advance</li><li>Tips to take care of yourself during a busy season</li><li>Get ahead of challenges by anticipating them</li><li>The importance of an accountability buddy </li></ul>Connect with me:Instagram: <a href='http://www.instagram.com/melissa_franks'>www.instagram.com/melissa_franks</a>Work with me: <a href='http://www.melissafranks.com/offers'>www.melissafranks.com/offers</a>For further support on this topic download the Busy Season Framework: <a href='https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64713d8d3e266b3df9f1ddc4'>https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64713d8d3e266b3df9f1ddc4</a>

The Power of Connection with Katie Barnett

Do I have to be friends with my co workers to get ahead? Should I take the promotion even if I hate the job? Is my salary big enough or am I getting screwed? Do I have to choose between having a family and having a career? I've been laid off now what do I do? I'm Melissa Franks, and I've spent the last 25 years building my corporate career and a family to along the way, there have been bumps and bruises and some epic going down in flames of glory moments. My journey up the corporate ladder found me forging new ground without a safety net. Through my real life stories, experiences, and special guests on the show, I take the mystery out of how to succeed in the corporate world. I'm going to spill all the tea about how decisions are really made, how to tell who the hidden influencers are, and how to realize your full potential while enjoying the process at the same time. Each week, we will dive into a topic where I will share the good, the bad, and the ugly of my experiences and what we can all learn from them. You will walk away each week with a clear set of next steps to take action and improve your circumstances. We are going to speak frankly and freely about when it's time to opt in or to opt out. Opt In is a place where you can come to get practical, actionable advice to propel your career and your life in the direction you want.  Work with me: www.melissafranks.com/offers