A weekly calendar with colour-coded meetings and blocked focus time

Overview

When a calendar is managed reactively, the day is shaped by whoever books first. Meetings overlap, preparation time disappears, and deadlines sneak up.

The challenge

  • Double-bookings and back-to-back meetings with no breaks
  • Scheduling across different time zones
  • No time protected for focused work or preparation

Approach

  • Colour-coded calendar so meeting types, deadlines and personal time are clear at a glance
  • Calendly booking links with buffers and limits, so external meetings fit around existing priorities
  • Protected focus blocks for deep work and meeting preparation
  • Weekly look-ahead every Friday, flagging conflicts, travel and deadlines for the week ahead
  • Meeting coordination, including agendas, reminders and follow-up notes

Outcome

  • No more double-bookings or missed meetings
  • A predictable week with time protected for the work that matters
  • Deadlines met on time, every time