Here's what worked:
Calendly – My calendar runs itself at this point. Anyone who needs to meet can find my link in my LinkedIn bio, on my website, or in my email signature. It shows what's available, handles timezones, and eliminates the email tennis.
Fathom – Every Zoom call gets recorded and summarized automatically. I use it constantly for follow-ups and to remember the details I'd otherwise lose in my notes. It's like having someone else take perfect notes while I focus on the conversation.
PodMatch – This changed my podcast guesting game. Relevant matches, easy process, way less time spent pitching.
Miro – Still my favorite tool for visual thinking. I recently built a Team New Year's Resolutions board for clients that's been getting shared around. Great for end-of-year reflection and planning. Steal it if you want.
Consensus – When I need research-backed answers quickly, this is where I start. It pulls from academic sources and simplifies them. Saves me from drowning in browser tabs and multiple PDFs.
Headshot.io – Most natural-looking AI headshot I've tried. Takes a few minutes. Done.
AuthoredUp – LinkedIn posting becomes manageable with this. Writing, formatting, scheduling, analytics. It keeps everything organized and saves me real time.
Riverside – My default for recording podcasts, interviews, and LinkedIn Lives. The teleprompter alone is worth it, but the automatic clips and summaries sealed the deal.
Grammarly – I can't write long-form content without it. My Forbes Council articles, my book CLICKING, and the next one (topic still secret) all comes through Grammarly first. It catches things I miss every single time.
