Where Does My Time Go? A Time-Analysis Tool to Shift from Overwhelm to Clarity
Do you constantly feel caught in back-to-back meetings, buried under stakeholder interruptions, and unable to find time for the work that truly matters? As an individual contributor or emerging leader, this mini-course is designed for you.
In this targeted program, you’ll work directly with a practical, outcome-driven Time-Analysis Worksheet guided by expert-led video instructions.
You’ll uncover exactly where your time is going, how it matches your strategic priorities (and stakeholder demands), and where the hidden costs of your calendar lie.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Visualise and quantify your actual time allocation across stakeholders, meetings, and individual work
Identify the time-drains, distractions and recurring commitments that prevent you from achieving the outcomes that really matter
Align your time usage with your strategic goals and stakeholder expectations
Have a data-based conversation with your manager or peers, showing what must shift and why
Design a concrete plan to reclaim time for high-impact work
Who this is for:
Executives, senior leaders, or individual contributors who are feeling overwhelmed
Those who feel they’re always reacting rather than proactively driving towards the highest priorities
Mini-course includes:
A short, high-impact intro video to explain the course
A full walkthrough video of the Time-Analysis Worksheet
The Excel/GoogleSheet Template you can apply straight away and reuse as many times as you might need to
A reflection & journaling PDF to deepen insight and drive conversations
Time commitment:
Approximately 10 minutes of video, plus the time you’ll spend completing the worksheet and reflection (about 30-45 minutes). Work at your own pace and revisit as needed.
I’ve seen my clients make life-changing decisions after doing this analysis and assessing what mindset and behavioral shifts they need to make!
In an era of shifting priorities, increasing stakeholder demands and shorter attention spans, your capacity to choose how you spend your time is a competitive advantage.
Don’t try to squeeze more hours into an already busy day. Shift where your hours go so you deliver more strategic impact with less burnout.
Ready to gain personal insights, increasing clarity, and opportunities for sustained positive change? Let’s begin.
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Introduction
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Analysis
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Reflection
Testimonials
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Testimonials ✳
“This was such an eye-opener for me and my manager! They knew I had a lot on my plate and had no idea how overcommitted I really was. As a result, she deprioritized some items and started to think about requesting additional headcount.”
“Doing this exercise was the impetus for taking a hard look at my calendar and reducing the length and frequency of some meetings. Now I have a more ‘alone time’ to focus on strategic planning.”
What you’ll learn
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Use this tool to visualize how your time is spent. Consider relevant stakeholders, frequent meetings, and individual work performance.
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Identify the time-drains, distractions and recurring commitments that keep you stuck.
Align your time usage with your strategic goals and stakeholder expectations.
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Have a data-based conversation with your manager or peers, showing what must shift and why
Design a concrete if-then plan and habit change to reclaim time for high-leverage work
Course FAQ
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No, you can use Google worksheets, Mac Numbers, or your preferred spreadsheet tool.
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There is about 10 minutes of video to watch plus the time it takes to thoughtfully complete the worksheet. I estimate this to be 30-45 minutes.
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No, but you will get a better sense of how your time is spent, how your time is wasted, and how you can improve your life by changing the priorities and deliverables of your job.
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Now that you know where and how your time is spent, it can be hard to know where you go from here. How can you improve the outcome? How can you prevent burnout? If you need a coach to guide you through, contact Diane for a free discovery call. You can email her at diane@dianechangcoaching.com.