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Join me in learning how to get more done at work, without sacrificing everything else that matters.
Are you ready for a better work week?
Here’s what to do next
Exit meeting overwhelm
If your schedule is packed with meetings, calls, and video chats from morning to night, there’s barely any time left for the work that actually moves the needle. It doesn’t have to be that way — reclaim your calendar with 5 Actions to Immediately Exit Meeting Overwhelm.
Make a plan, and work it!
Once you’ve got breathing room in your day, the next step is a simple work system that gets everything out of your head and into motion — no expensive planners or apps required. Grab a pack of sticky notes and check out my online guided workshop to get set up and shipping work by end of day.
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Hello, I’m Amber Simonsen
I’ve built my career on getting big things done as a strategic project leader across the tech, government, and aviation industries. I’ve launched multimillion-dollar products, led county-wide civic engagement sessions, managed the rebrand of a Fortune 500 company, and drove the commercial project portfolio for a national merger. Through it all, I learned a lot about helping team members thrive during these stressful times.
While the work is always changing, the daily struggles are the same – not enough time, too many meetings, an endless inbox of e-mails, and SO MUCH WORK to do. This can drive you into a constant state of striving that can ruin your performance, your health, and your relationships with those who want your attention after work.
Fellow cube neighbor/zoommate, it’s time for a change! Let’s get back to doing the work we love with smart boundaries, owning our calendar, and getting out of our inbox so we can produce outstanding results. Let’s start #workingbetter, today.
What people are saying
The team was highly positive about the session and stayed afterwards to talk to Amber one on one. Overall, I was thrilled with the content, and Amber did a fantastic job.
Amber delivered a refreshingly relatable and insightful talk at Women in Aerospace. She shared not only her personal journey, but also practical, actionable strategies for managing time, setting boundaries, and leading with intention. Her honesty, humor, and real-world advice resonated deeply with the room—and gave us all tools we can use starting Monday.
Amber delivered a compelling and highly practical session on sustainable productivity that truly resonated with our students and UW Foster School of Business community.
Want to have a better work week?
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