FRF Ep 26 | Jaw-Dropping Excel Tips to Reduce Gray Work

Описание: Welcome to Part 2 of the Limitless Productivity Series with Vickie Sokol Evans (RedCape)! In this episode, Vickie shares jaw-dropping Microsoft Excel tips that will help you eliminate "gray work"—those manual, repetitive tasks that slow you down and keep you from focusing on high-impact results.

Using the fun example of Taylor Swift’s wedding guest list, you’ll learn how to:

Instantly transform messy data into interactive Excel tables
Use slicers and pivot tables for powerful data insights
Automate calculations and reporting with just a few clicks
Spot and eliminate gray work in your daily routines
Apply the 80/20 rule to free up time for what matters most

Whether you’re an executive assistant, business leader, or anyone looking to level up your Microsoft 365 skills, this episode is packed with practical tips, relatable stories, and encouragement to get 1% better every day.

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📚 Recommended reading: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear & "The AI-Driven Leader" by Geoff Woods

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Timestamps (Chapters)
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
01:30 – Series Recap: Limitless Productivity Journey
03:00 – What Is Gray Work? Why It Matters
05:00 – The 80/20 Rule: Focus on High-Impact Work
07:00 – Common Productivity Roadblocks & Mindset Shifts
09:00 – Excel Demo: Transforming a Guest List into a Table
13:00 – Why Excel Tables Beat Old Habits
15:00 – Adding Rows, Columns & VIP Tracking
17:00 – Automating Calculations in Tables
19:00 – Using Total Rows for Budget & Headcount
21:00 – Creating Slicers for Instant Filtering
24:00 – Building Pivot Tables for Quick Insights
26:00 – Certification Tips & Skills Assessment
27:30 – Q&A: Slicers, Messy Learning, and Real-World Examples
30:00 – Next Steps: Team Learning & Upcoming Events
32:00 – Metadata Monday & The Importance of Metadata
34:00 – Closing Thoughts & Community Shoutouts
36:00 – What’s Next: Free Copilot Web Chat & More