A few episodes ago I riffed on Inbox Zero—and joked that I bet my friend Sarah Stoddart (https://au.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240) follows it. Turns out, she definitely does. She voice-noted me her strategy after hearing the episode, and honestly, her approach is so clear, simple, and totally doable that I had to share it with you.

In this episode:

• Sarah walks us through how she keeps her inbox at bay (without going full robot).
• I riff on what really makes an efficient communicator: fast typing, fearless decision-making, and letting 80% be good enough.
• We unpack the boomerang effect of sending emails (more out = more in) and why thinking twice before hitting “send” could be your secret weapon.
• I reference a brilliant podcast convo between Jenny Blake and Chris Guillebeau (https://itsfreetime.substack.com/p/273) about inbox shame and time anxiety—and drop some practical shifts you can make today.

We also touch on:

• Folder systems that actually get used
• How being a fast reader helps in facilitation
• Whether every message needs to be an email (spoiler: no)
• Smart alternatives to email: Loom, voice notes, or... silence?

🎧 Guest: Sarah Stoddart (https://au.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240) from Calm the Pharm Podcast (https://www.audacy.com/podcast/calm-the-pharm-podcast-5fcfd) / Vitality Law Australia (https://vitalitylawaustralia.com/) .

Let me know if you try any of these tips or if you’re still in inbox purgatory. Either way, I’ve got you.

Speak tomorrow!

— Leanne

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