Sharon Danzger
CFA, CLU, ChFC
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Productivity Expert
Sharon Danzger Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Productivity, Focus, Performance, Efficiency, Time Management, Priority Management
- Career Focus
- Corporate Training
I founded Control Chaos in 2006. As a productivity consultant, I provide group training and individual coaching.
My diverse background in financial services, non-profits, and small business enables me to offer a unique perspective on finding efficiency and balance. I tailor my approach to be industry specific and culturally focused based on my actual work and client experience.
I spent the early part of her career in financial services working for The Prudential Insurance Company of America. My time was spent in a variety of areas including commercial real estate, underwriting, corporate social responsibility, and group insurance. My work with non-profits has ranged from leadership development, governance, and training to financial analysis and oversight of an $18 MM budget.
I holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MS in Real Estate from New York University. I'm also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).
I earned a Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization from the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD). Most recently, I completed Monash University's "Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance," University of Virginia Darden School's "Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management," University of Pennsylvania Wharton School's "Contagious," and University of Michigan's "Inspiring and Motivating Individuals."
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OUT OF CLUTTER, FIND SIMPLICITY
Out of clutter, fInd simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.rn-Albert Einstein ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES STRESSED AND OVERWHELMED? Do you walk around the office and see piles of papers, empty take-out containers from late nights, and old coffee cups? The occasional crisis has, for many, become the daily norm. Each day there is another 'fire drill.'
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NOT ENOUGH SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR FLOSSING? HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD FLOSS ANYWAY.
On August 2, 2016, the NY Times featured an article “Feeling Guilty About Not Flossing? Maybe There’s No Need.” For decades, the federal government and dentists have strongly urged us to floss daily to promote good oral health. But now, the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services no longer endorse the practice of flossing due to a lack of scientific evidence supporting medical benefits. Non-flossers are rejoicing! Dentists are outraged! Those of us who floss regularly are in disbelief! WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED, COMMON SENSE?
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THE 2-MINUTE RULE
Sometimes the smallest actions have the greatest impact. This is true about getting through so many of the small tasks that we are faced with each day. Interestingly, polishing off a bunch of small, quickly done tasks can energize us and motivate us to handle the larger, more mentally taxing projects that need to get done. This philosophy can be applied successfully at both work and home. WORK
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SUCCESS, HAPPINESS, AND GIVING
Growing up in the 1970s, there was an expectation that if you work very hard, you would be financially successful and that would bring happiness. Financial success would provide you with the means to start giving. Evidence has come to light over the past few years to prove that this is not true. IN FACT, IT IS COMPLETELY BACKWARDS. Giving is an attribute that leads to greater happiness and success. Not the other way around. THE HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE
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MY 5 FAVORITE TED TALKS
I recently had the privilege of spending the evening with a group of incredibly bright women who are working towards their Executive MBAs at a prestigious university in NYC. As I shared some insights relating to attention management, mindfulness, and happiness, I found myself referring to some of my favorite TED talks. For today's post, I thought it would be fun to share my 5 favorite TED Talks that relate to Productivity, Happiness, and Success. For those of you unfamiliar with TED Talks, here's a short summary from their website:
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CHANGING YOUR MINDSET
If something happens all the time, why is it still unexpected? DAILY HASSLES Many years ago, I worked with a wonderful client who owns an imprinting business. Let's call her Michelle (not her real name.) Michelle's primary focus is helping businesses with their marketing efforts by imprinting their name/logo on all sorts of cool stuff (hats, shirts, bags, pens, bottles, etc.)
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3 SUREFIRE WAYS TO GET YOUR EMAILS READ
You are inundated with emails; maybe hundreds of them each day. Which means you are also writing lots and lots of emails. It makes you wonder - does anybody even read them? Here are 3 surefire ways you can make sure your emails get noticed...and read! 1. BE CONCISE
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3 SIMPLE AND POWERFUL PRODUCTIVITY HACKS
If you're like me, you are always searching for ways to improve work performance and find more time. You have a ton of work. Your task list keeps growing. You're drowning in emails. Yet, the number of hours in a day remains unchanged. These 3 simple and powerful productivity hacks will offer some guidance for getting more quality work done in less time. 1. EMAILS
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5 WAYS TO MANAGE WORK STRESS
Stress is defined as "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances." When we feel stressed, our body perceives a threat to our well being and releases a chemical that starts the "fight or flight" response. We have all felt it - our heart rate increases, our breath quickens, and our blood pressure goes up. These days it would be difficult to find an individual that does not experience stress at work and/or at home. While there is evidence that some stress is good for us, prolonged or chronic stress can be detrimental to our health.r
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DO SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE USE TO-DO LISTS?
Billionaires reject the concept of to-do lists. Successful professionals swear by their to-do lists. CONFUSED? You are not alone. Each day I review the articles that appear on the web related to productivity. For each one that I come across declaring the need to put everything on a to-do list, I find one that claims it’s a waste of time. This article explains the different perspectives on to-do lists and will help you figure out what might work best for you. DON'T BOTHER WITH TO-DO LISTS
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OVERCOMING ANALYSIS PARALYSIS
You want to make the right decision. We all do. But every time you get close to making a decision, doubt creeps into your head and you start to look for more information. And then a little more. There is truly no end to the research and information gathering you can do. This is what I refer to as "Analysis Paralysis."
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ACCEPTING FEEDBACK
I recently read Peter Bregman’s book “4 Seconds – All the Time You Need to Stop Counter-Productive Habits and Get the Results You Want.” The section on accepting criticism was particularly helpful.
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