Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
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Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
Reclaim Your Time: A Journey Into Strategic Calendar Management
Help Me Think With Starla West
50 minutes
2 years ago
Reclaim Your Time: A Journey Into Strategic Calendar Management
In today's insightful discussion, we delve into the transformative, but not so new, concept of entrusting the management of your calendar to a skilled assistant.
A calendar isn't just a tool for scheduling. It is much more. It's a roadmap to optimizing your work and life.
And much like the challenging video game Tetris, where one must masterfully orchestrate falling blocks into a puzzle, busy executives often need the help of an expert who can expertly navigate the puzzle of their daily commitments, ensuring their highest priorities receive the attention they deserve.
That's where Tiffany Nguyen comes in. She is the embodiment of Strategic Calendar Management success. As an Executive Assistant for various CEOs, Tiffany has become an influential figure in the administrative professional circle. Her meticulous approach to calendar optimization and enhancing productivity has garnered remarkable outcomes. Some of Tiffany's stellar achievements include:
(1) Uncovering an impressive 10.5 additional hours weekly for her CEO's strategic contemplation and flex time.
(2) Slashing the time consumed by the CEO's weekly regular meetings from a significant 39% down to a mere 23%.
(3) Curtailing his tactical meeting durations from nine hours to a concise 3.25 hours weekly.
Key insights from Tiffany reveal:
(1) The magic of an assistant's expertise in harmonizing your daily engagements.
(2) How to strategically position high-priority commitments to ensure they get the attention they deserve.
(3) The empowering freedom from decision fatigue and the renewed clarity that comes with it.
Join us on this enlightening journey into the Tetris of time!
TAKE ME TO THE FREE WORKSHEET
For listeners eager to apply Tiffany's wisdom to their own calendar woes, a complimentary worksheet accompanies this episode, guiding you through the calendar audit process to realize tangible results. Please visit https://starlawest.com/2023/09/reclaim-your-time-a-journey-into-strategic-calendar-management/ to grab your free copy of the worksheet for this episode.
EPISODE LINKS
Find Tiffany Nguyen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/detiffanynguyen/
Google Calendar Time Insights: https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/10738043?hl=en
The Executive Assistant Peer Advisory Forum: https://starlawest.com/executive-assistant-peer-advisory-network/
Recommended Conferences
Administrative Professionals Conference: https://www.apcevent.com/
The Conference for Administrative Excellence: https://officedynamicsconference.com/
Enlighten: https://officedynamics.com/enlighten/
EA Ignite: https://www.eaignite.com/
Watch This Episode Online: https://starlawest.com/2023/09/reclaim-your-time-a-journey-into-strategic-calendar-management/
Starla's Website and Newsletter Sign-Up: https://www.starlawest.com/podcast
Starla's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarlaWest
Starla's Podcast Coach, Chris Spangle: https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com
LEAVE A REPLY
What was your favorite lesson from this episode? Please let me know, and after you apply what you learned, make sure you share your breakthrough moments and successes with me. And, of course, I welcome your feedback, questions, insight, experience, and suggestions. Visit https://starlawest.com/2023/09/reclaim-your-time-a-journey-into-strategic-calendar-management/ to join the conversation now.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR
I want to thank our title sponsor, Business Furniture, an organization celebrating its 100th anniversary and revolutionizing the way we work since 1922. With hybrid work becoming mainstream, Business Furniture offers solutions that balance the flexibility employees crave with the need for fostering collaboration and innovation. Check them out at businessfurniture.net.
Help Me Think With Starla West
Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
