Done!

Hosted by David Stiernholm

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Oct 2026

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The podcast about good structure at work, concrete tips for personal productivity, how to stress less and gain more control of your work situation - with the Struktör David Stiernholm. (🇸🇪 Podden finns också på svenska, då med namnet Klart!.)

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October 19, 2026Episode 6933 min

Set boundaries around your availability

Do you want to be present for the people you lead, but find your time gets eaten up as soon as you show up? In this week's Done! , you'll get a tip to help you strike a better balance between being available and having time to focus as a manager. Have you found another way to set boundaries around your availability? Write to me and tell me about it. I'm curious! Is there any other verb more powerful than "begin" when you want to beat procrastination ? These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

October 12, 2026Episode 6925 min

How to make sure the evaluation happens when the project is finished

Does the project evaluation never happen because you jump straight into the next project? You're not alone. In this week's Done! , you'll hear about a recent study whose findings could help you make sure the evaluation actually gets done. Do you recognise the experience of contrasting a threatening future with a present worth preserving, and finding that it motivates you to "do the right thing"? Write to me and tell me , because any techniques we can use to make decisions that do us good in the long run are worth their weight in gold, both to me and to everyone I meet. Here are your five questions for good foresight during the fall . These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

October 5, 2026Episode 6913 min

How to stay available without becoming exhausted

Does being available make you tired? Are you sure availability is the problem? In this week's episode of Done! , you'll learn about a new study that pinpoints what really wears us out in today's connected workplace. What have you done to successfully remain available without being subjected to constant interruptions? Do you have a particular trick you're especially pleased with? Tell me about it . I'm curious to hear! Here, you will find the study I mention initially. And, I also mention an earlier blog post about interruptions . Here's when you should prioritize tasks that are neither important nor urgent. These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

September 28, 2026Episode 6903 min

This is the right time to "tackle things"

Does it matter what time of day you work on difficult tasks? In this week's episode of Done! , you will learn what a brand-new German-Dutch study found about this question. Do you have a particular strategy for when you do tasks that involve "tackling things"? Have you found an approach that works especially well for you? Write to me and tell me. I am curious to hear about it. Here's three smart strategies for structuring when the job is new. These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

September 21, 2026Episode 6894 min

What needs to change for you to feel tip-top?

How do you give yourself the best possible conditions during tough times? In this week's episode, I'm sharing a structured trick that I, in turn, learned from one of my course participants. Do you have a habit similar to the one Jennie has adopted? Write to me and tell me about it! Perhaps I'll adopt it too, because I'm always looking to refine how I move through life, both at work and in my personal life. Here's why it's crucial to set a clear expiration date to any workarounds you take when technology fails. These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

September 14, 2026Episode 6883 min

Attach a task to make sure the decision gets implemented

Have you ever made a decision, only for nothing to happen afterward? This week's episode of Done!, no. 688, is about the trick that helps turn your decisions into action. What's your key to making sure that decisions actually get implemented? Write to me and tell me. I'm curious to hear about your best trick. Here's how to make waiting valuable . These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

September 7, 2026Episode 6874 min

If Pomodoro doesn't work for you, try Flowtime

What is the best rhythm for you when you work? This week, Done! is about a variation on the popular Pomodoro Technique that you can try. Have you also adapted the Pomodoro method to suit the way you prefer to work? Write to me and tell me about it. Perhaps you've even come up with a catchy name for your version? "The Paramount Productivity Pulse"? "The Revolutionizing Rhythm"? Do you know of these four things you can do to make your next time off more relaxing ? These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

August 31, 2026Episode 6864 min

Skip the grunt work of organizing your folder structure

Have you ever opened a folder on your computer and thought, "Help, what a mess!"? I have. In this week's episode of Done! , I'll tell you how I let an AI help me create a better folder structure. What have you done to make it as easy as possible to improve the structure of your documents? Write to me and tell me—I'm curious. What says "structure" more than having your documents in order? Do you know about this simple trick to help you make smarter decisions before you commit? These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

August 24, 2026Episode 6853 min

Prune your workload for autumn

Will your autumn continue along the same tracks as spring? Or is there something you did then that you want to drop now? In this week's episode of Done! , I make the case for unsentimental pruning. What are you pruning away from your work this autumn? Give me examples of what that might be for you, because I'm curious to hear. Write to me and tell me! Have you found this way to send an email without seeing the inbox ? These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube

August 17, 2026Episode 6844 min

Figure out when you actually need to pass the ball on

When something you're doing needs to be handed over to someone else afterward, does that always mean it's urgent? Not necessarily. In the first Done! episode of the autumn season, I'm sharing a trick that helps you make your time go further. How do you determine the deadline for tasks that are part of a chain? Is it explicitly stated every time, or do you have a trick you usually rely on? Write to me and tell me; I'm curious. Here's why you should be selective when discarding tasks. These episodes are also available as a weekly newsletter to your email. If you rather read than listen (or both!), sign up for a free subscription. David Stiernholm is a "struktör". As such he helps people and companies become more efficient and productive by creating better structure. His motto is: Everything can be done easier! David is frequently hired as a speaker by all kinds of businesses, from well-established major corporations to entrepreneurial companies in hyper-growth. He extinguishes himself by providing clients with concrete tools and methods that can be applied instantly both at work and in your personal life. During a talk with David Stiernholm, you will realize that structure is both liberating and fun and that establishing a better structure makes you less stressed and more efficient. 🙋🏼‍♂️ Book a talk with David 📚 Read David's book 🍿 Watch short videos with practical structure tips on YouTube