The One Calendar Ritual That Can Heal Burnout with Steve Perkins

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Ever feel like your calendar is in charge of you? 🕒

Steve Perkins—former engineer turned executive coach—joins Amy to talk all things purpose, burnout, and time freedom✨. From decoding corporate chaos to sharing game-changing calendar hacks, Steve brings real-talk wisdom and practical magic. Plus, a few unexpected tips that might even level up your relationships ❤️.

Hit play for an energizing convo that'll have you rethinking how you work—and why.

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The One Calendar Ritual That Can Heal Burnout with Steve Perkins

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Ever feel like your calendar is in charge of you? 🕒

Hit play for an energizing convo that'll have you rethinking how you work—and why.

Additional Resources:

Become the CEO of Your Calendar!

Take the RootsUp Quiz

Connect with Steve on LinkedIn

Discover Your Spiritual Intelligence at Work

Connect with Amy Lynn Durham

Learn More About Create Magic at Work

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