You probably think you have a productivity problem.

More to do. Better systems. Tighter schedules.

But what if the real issue isn’t what you should be doing..

it’s what you need to stop doing?

In this episode, I coach a CEO named "Alfie" who believes he needs a better to-do list. What he actually needs is a “to don’t” list.

We unpack the hidden habits that quietly drain your energy.

The things that feel productive, keep you busy, and still don’t move the business forward.

• Slack checks.
• Inbox loops.
• Meetings with no agenda.
• Decisions you already know the answer to but keep postponing.

I’ll walk you through how to build your own to don’t list:

• how to spot avoidance disguised as work
• how to identify habits that kill momentum and
• how to turn those insights into clear, non-negotiable rules
  
  

When Alfie removes these patterns, something interesting happens: more energy, better decisions, and space for the work that actually matters.

Less effort. Better outcomes.

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Most CEOs are "brilliant operators." They got to the top because they were the best at capturing tasks, solving problems, and getting things done.

But there is a trap.

Today I share the story of "Jane," a CEO with a world-class to-do list who felt like she was drowning in busyness while failing at the work that actually mattered.

The truth is: To-do lists reward task completion, not leadership. If you are still personally managing a long list of checkboxes, you aren't leading—you’re operating. You’re a high-priced firefighter. And as long as you’re holding the hose, you can’t steer the ship.

We discuss:

• Why sophisticated systems often become a leader's biggest bottleneck.
• The "Operator Habit" and how to break it.
• What happened when we stripped Jane’s systems back to almost nothing.
• Why "protected time" is more valuable than any productivity app.
  
  

If you feel busy but ineffective, this is for you.

Coming up next: If it’s not a to-do list, what should a CEO run their week on? Subscribe to catch that one.

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If you enjoy my content and you want to get in touch to find out how I could work with you, or someone you know, you can reach me at:

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Or you can drop me an email.

In this episode, we explore the critical concept of 'headroom' for CEOs.

Discover why maintaining time, energy, and capital reserves is essential for seizing unexpected opportunities, from mergers and acquisitions to market shifts.

Learn how the best leaders design margin into their strategies to stay agile and responsive.

Share your thoughts on creating 20% headroom in your business and why it matters.

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Videos for all these episodes are on my YouTube channel.

If you enjoy my content and you want to get in touch to find out how I could work with you, or someone you know, you can reach me at:

My LinkedIn Page

Or you can drop me an email.