Standing on a TEDx stage is always an honor.

But standing on that stage in Zimbabwe alongside my son, Brandon — was something else entirely.

We have long returned from speaking at TEDxChinotimba, and I’m still soaking in every joyful, grounding, perspective-shifting moment. 

Sharing that experience with my son made it profoundly meaningful. It reminded me, in the most personal way possible, that joy really does multiply when you share it.

What made the experience bittersweet was grieving the loss of my only sister from across the world—unable to return home for her funeral—while knowing that these ten days with my son were a one-time moment I would never get back.

Watch my TEDx talk, How to find meaning amidst mayhem

Why I Stopped Managing Time and Started Managing Values

For years, I did what many of us are taught to do: manage every minute, optimize every hour, and hustle harder in the name of productivity. On paper, it worked. In reality, it left me exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in a cycle of time poverty.

That’s why this TEDx talk is so personal.

In it, I explore a radical—but deeply practical—shift: replacing time management with values management. Because the truth is, you don’t need more hours in the day. You need greater clarity about what truly deserves your time.

When everything feels urgent, meaning gets lost in the mayhem.

Lessons from the Stage — and Safari

Between rehearsals and powerful conversations with fellow speakers, Brandon and I made time to explore Zimbabwe’s extraordinary beauty. One moment stands out vividly: watching elephants roam freely on safari.

There was no rushing.
No checking the time.
Just presence, awe, and connection.

That experience brought my work full circle. This is why I do what I do—not just to help people work smarter, but to help them live fully, connect deeply, and choose meaning over motion.

From Time Poverty to Time Wealth

As the creator of the Busy Busting Framework, I help professionals escape burnout by addressing the root cause of overload—not with hacks or hustle, but with clarity.

In this talk, I share research-backed strategies to help you:

  • Break free from chronic busyness
  • Reduce cognitive overload and decision fatigue
  • Reclaim focus for high-meaning work
  • Design a life with more intention—and far less mayhem

Achieving more by doing less isn’t about slowing down.
It’s about aligning your time with your values.

A Question Worth Sitting With

This TEDx experience—sharing the stage, traveling with my son, standing still long enough to truly see the world—reinforced something I know to be true:

Meaning doesn’t come from managing time better.
It comes from choosing what matters most—and protecting it.

🎥 Watch How to find meaning amidst mayhem here

And I’ll leave you with the same question I’m still reflecting on myself:

What would change in your life if you stopped managing your time—and started managing your values instead?

If this message resonated, I’d be grateful if you’d like, comment on, or share the TEDx video on YouTube—it helps the idea travel to others who may be navigating their own mayhem.

If this sparked something for you, there’s more to explore.

  • Curious about the ideas behind my work?
    Start with Beyond Busyness to see the full framework in action.
  • Want something practical?
    These practical Workbooks are designed to help you turn insight into simple, meaningful shifts.
  • Exploring speakers or leadership experiences?
    Learn more about my Keynote Speaking and how these ideas come alive for corporate audiences.
  • Ready to continue the conversation?
    You’ll find me on the Contact page or connect with me on LinkedIn.

Do Less, Achieve More! That’s always the goal.