What if you could design your week the same way top companies design their best products? That’s the question I dive into with my guest, Howard Steinman. Howard is an executive coach with over 25 years of leadership experience, including time as a technology executive at Amazon, and he brings a treasure trove of wisdom about how the “working backwards” approach can change not just business, but also the way we plan our time and live our lives.

In this episode, Howard and I talk about starting with a clear vision for how you want your week to feel—whether that’s light, accomplished, connected, or something else—and then reverse engineering the steps to get there. We get into how this process can bring clarity in both work and home life, why not all decisions deserve the same amount of weight, and how to find purpose even when life feels messy or uncertain.

I loved this conversation so much because it’s not just about productivity, it’s about living more intentionally, giving yourself grace when plans shift, and creating space for what really matters. If you’ve ever wanted your days to feel more aligned and joyful, I think you’ll find Howard’s insights both practical and inspiring.

Links & resources:

Plan Goal Plan Planners! https://www.navigatingnextcoaching.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsteinman/

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Design Your Week Like Amazon Designs Products | Working Backwards with Howard Steinman Ep. | Ep. 248