Performance Intelligence Bite Size: Stop Reacting to Your Calendar: Plan Your Week Like a CEO | Andrew May & Angela Poon
Dec 7, 2025
Discover how to take control of your week instead of merely reacting to it. Learn about the '5 Big Rocks' that high performers use to design their schedules, from timing weekly plans to blocking deep work periods. Andrew shares a unique daily mental warm-up and the importance of reviewing your week to clear cognitive load. Angela highlights the '3 Anchors'—play, movement, and connection—as essential elements for a grounded week. Transform your calendar into a tool for intention and clarity!
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Plan Your Week Around Five Big Rocks
- Do plan your week by placing the Five Big Rocks first before scheduling smaller tasks.
- Schedule a weekly planning block (e.g., Sunday night) and share it with your team to align priorities.
Monday EA Coffee To Align Weeks
- Andrew meets with his EA every Monday morning to compare better weeks and align work.
- They use that meeting to shape what a great week looks like and coordinate priorities.
Start Days With A Warm-Up
- Do start each day with a daily warm-up to map out what a great day looks like before diving into email.
- Align work to your 90–120 minute energy rhythms to preserve focus and productivity.
