Mastering Your Calendar: Your Path to Confidence and Career Growth

Hey there, lady leaders! Ever wondered how to boost your confidence and supercharge your career growth? Let me share my success equation with you:

Calendar Management = Confidence = Career Growth.

This formula isn't just a concept; it's a game-changer backed by real success stories. In fact, it was the main equation in my own corporate leadership success story and my clients continue to prove it over and over again.

Let's dive into the first part of the equation: Calendar Management. It's more than just filling your calendar with endless meetings and tasks; it's about intentional planning and prioritization. As an Executive Career Growth Coach, and someone with more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience, I know that setting aside specific time for reflection, preparation, and strategic thinking can significantly impact your confidence levels.

?When you proactively manage your calendar, you're not just managing your time; you're managing your mindset (aka CONFIDENCE).

Think of your calendar as a tool for empowerment. By carving out time for personal development, skill-building, visibility, meeting prep, and goal-setting, you're investing in yourself and your future. This intentional approach not only boosts your confidence but also sets the stage for you career growth.

Confidence is your secret weapon in the workplace. Confident individuals are more likely to speak up, take on new challenges, and showcase their skills and achievements. They radiate a presence that attracts opportunities, promotions, and all the right attention.

Let me share a story about our client "S", a successful EmpowerHER Executive Leadership Program 1:1 Coaching client who not only transformed her own career, but who also helped inspire our EmpowerHER Executive Leadership Group Program.

"S" was a Regional Manager who, despite her talent and dedication, was struggling to advance. Her confidence was very low and she was concerned that she couldn't fit anything more into her schedule. She was very worried and wondered whether advancement was even a possibility for her.

When we assessed her calendar, we found that it was overloaded with day-to-day tasks, lacking a strategy to help her stand out as a promotion-ready leader. In fact, the way she was operating caused her to be viewed as a SME rather than an impactful and influential team leader. Additionally, her team was not feeling challenged or trusted so there was an even bigger issue than she first realized.

By making strategic adjustments to her calendar, like delegating, consolidating, and eliminating meetings, "S" created white space for critical leadership activities. She focused on developing her personal brand and executive presence, enhancing her strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and investing in her team's development. This transformation not only boosted "S"'s confidence, but also led to her promotion from a Regional Manager role to a Division Senior Manager role shortly after her coaching program ended.

Here are some practical tips to help you master your calendar and boost your confidence:

1. Block Time for Preparation: Before important meetings or presentations, block off time on your calendar for preparation. Use this time to gather your thoughts, anticipate questions, and rehearse your key points.
2. Set Clear Goals: Use your calendar to set and track progress towards your goals, especially career goals. Break down larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks and schedule time for each step.
3. Limit Multitasking: Focus on one task at a time by shutting down distractions and dedicating specific time blocks to different projects or responsibilities. Avoid multitasking during meetings. This can negatively impact your brand.
4. Regularly Review and Adjust: Continuously review your calendar to ensure alignment with your goals and priorities. Be flexible and adjust as needed to stay on track.

Confidence is your ticket to advancement! When you exude confidence in your abilities and contributions, you naturally become more visible and valuable to your organization. Confident women are not only more likely to be noticed, but are also more likely to be promoted (just ask my clients).

To wrap things up, mastering your calendar has a much larger impact that simply showing that you can manage your time. Calendar Management is about building your confidence and elevating your career growth. By implementing these tips and strategies, you can take control of your calendar and pave the way for a more confident and successful career journey.

Are you ready to unlock your full leadership potential and achieve your career goals faster?

Join our EmpowerHER Executive Leadership Group Program and let's start the journey together. The next cohort is starting on April 9th and we have some awesome bonuses available right now.

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Upcoming Events:

1. April 2-4 2:00pm-3:00pm PDT: 3-Day Live on Zoom EmpowerHER Workshop: Career Growth Blueprint:Calendar Mastery, Visibility, and Career Action Plans
2. April 9 3:00pm PDT-Live on Zoom Empower Hour: Elevate Your Leadership & Grow Your Career: 3 Things Successful Leaders Prioritize. RSVP HERE
3. April 9 START-Live on Zoom New Cohort of EmpowerHER Executive Leadership Group Coaching Program for Managers and Directors
4. April 20th 11:00am-3:00pm PDT-LIVE IN-PERSON Job Search Success Workshop: Resume & Interview Strategies for Job Seekers. San Ramon California. More Info HERE