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Planning to Go Digital: The Secrets to Digital Planning Success featuring Christa Hutchins

For a lifelong lover of gorgeous paper planners, the thought of “going digital” with your calendar and to-do list can feel a little daunting. Christa Hutchins made the switch years ago and has never looked back. Now, she helps female entrepreneurs with big dreams step into their calling – and getting their systems together is one piece of that puzzle.

 

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You might remember today’s guest, Christa Hutchins, from the bonus episode about remote working success back in March, right as all of our offices were closing up so we could hunker down for the first few months of covid-19 stay at home measures.

I’m thrilled that Christa is back to share more of her story, and here on It’s About Time that story always includes a behind-the-scenes look at how my guests “do life.” This episode is no exception. In fact, Christa shares exactly how she stays on top of her 9-to-5, 40 hour a week, full time job in the engineering industry, how she uses her “bonus time” to support female entrepreneurs and ministry leaders as they grow their businesses, and still makes time to love on her family. For Christa – it comes down to having a time management system that’s flexible, fast, portable and easy to search – and that means going digital.

I know some of you listening are die-hard paper planner users, but hear me (and Christa) out. You might find some inspiration that you can use in your current system, or some opportunities to take baby steps in the direction of going digital.

About Christa Hutchins

Christa Hutchins uses tough grace to equip busy communicators and leaders with project management and problem solving skills so they can turn their big ideas into a successful ministry or business. She is passionate about teaching women to find practical application of the Bible in their personal, professional and ministry lives. Christa lives in south Louisiana with her husband in their delightfully empty nest.

In today’s conversation with Christa, we dive into

• 4 reasons to ditch your paper planner in favor of going digital

• The 3 common mistakes people make when making the switch from paper to digital – and she’s not afraid to admit that she made them too

• And she reveals the 3 secrets for a successful transition to digital planning

• Plus – she shares her favorite digital tools and a free downloadable, printable tool she’s created just for It’s About Time listeners who are ready to make the switch. You’re going to love it, I just know it.

Growing Together

In addition to her expertise on powerful planning systems, Christa knows a thing or two about powerful partnerships. In fact, right now you can catch a replay of her recent workshop, Growing Together: Keys to Landing Online Partnerships.

If you’ve ever wondered how to find new people who need what you do, and will fuel the growth of your business or ministry – but you’re just not sure where to find them or how to get started, you won’t want to miss Christa’s free workshop. Click here to to learn all of this powerful partnership goodness.

Ditch Your Paper Planner 12 Week Plan

And as if Christa isn’t jam packing enough value into her interview today AND her free workshop, You can also get your hands on her Ditch Your Paper Planner 12 Week Plan. A totally free, downloadable, printable tool that Christa’s created for anyone ready to take the first steps toward going digital with their planning.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH CHRISTA

• Instagram: @doanewthing

• Facebook: Do a New Thing

• Website: doanewthing.com

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LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• iCal – Christa’s digital calendar of choice

• Trello – Christa’s favorite to-do list, task and project management tool

• Ditch Your Paper Planner 12 Week Plan

• Growing Together: Keys to Landing Online Partnerships