In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins speaks with Tonianne DeMaria, co-author of Personal Kanban, about her inspiring journey from fashion to becoming a productivity expert. Tonianne highlights how visual systems like Personal Kanban empower independent professionals and business owners to streamline their workflow, manage energy, and create sustainable habits for long-term success. The discussion also dives into the neuroscience of productivity, addressing cognitive biases and how to balance personal well-being while achieving business growth.Tonianne introduces Dr. David Rock’s SCARF Model, a framework that helps professionals understand human needs in the workplace. It complements traditional models like Maslow’s hierarchy.Key Themes:• Using Personal Kanban to visualize work and achieve effectiveness• The SCARF Model by Dr. David Rock: Understanding Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness• Managing energy and overcoming cognitive biases for better productivity• Building resilience and creating humane systems for knowledge workers • Importance of mentorship and creating trust in teams and collaborationsMentions: • Personal Kanban: Mapping Work and Navigating Life (Book by Tonianne DeMaria and Jim Benson) • Dr. David Rock and the SCARF Model: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness, a cognitive framework similar to Maslow’s hierarchy• Tools like Trello, Miro, and Kanban Zone for visualizing and managing work• Francesco Cirillo and the Pomodoro Technique for time management• Modus Institute – Training on productivity and visual managementListener Offer Save 30% off Modus Institute's Personal Kanban class, Value Stream Mapping class, and Lean-Agile Visual Management (LAVM) program with the coupon code WISEPRENEURS. See https://modusinstitute.com/coursesOr, you can join the modusinstitute.com community for free.Connect with Tonianne DeMaria• Website: www.modusinstitute.com• LinkedIn: Tonianne DeMaria on LinkedIn• Twitter: Practical ideas for independent professionals building practice on their own terms. Arrives Tuesday. Subscribe free at wisepreneurs.com.au Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter