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Always feel behind at work? Here’s how to reclaim your time and get ahead—without burning out.

Account managers and client-facing professionals are constantly juggling competing demands, endless messages, and packed calendars. If your days feel reactive and frantic, this episode of Say What You See is for you.

In this solo episode, Chris Marr shares the real reason productivity hacks don’t work—and what to do instead. It’s not just about efficiency—it’s about ownership. When you design your days with intention, you create the headroom to do your best work consistently, not just occasionally.

→ Always feeling on the back foot

→ Being reactive to clients, messages, and internal chaos

→ Lack of time for strategic, high-value work

→ You’ll walk away with practical strategies to take control of your calendar

→ Learn how to reduce stress, increase focus, and show up like the pro your clients need

→ Start crafting your days to do deep, meaningful work consistently

• The 8 principles for owning your time and setting up your workweek for success
• How to time block and plan based on your energy levels
• The “inbound triage” habit that immediately frees up your focus
• Why buffers are essential—and how to build them in
• How scheduling messages and using AI tools can reduce distractions
• The power of a shutdown routine to end your day with clarity
• A realistic path to becoming the most organised person in the room

• What’s one thing you’re going to change in your calendar starting today?
•  What tip from this episode made you think, “I really need to do that”?
•  Drop your takeaways, wins, or challenges in the comments—let’s build better work habits together.

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Chris