Your Time Management Problem Isn’t What You Think: Amanda Van Der Heiden #138 Close The Deal
Oct 4, 2026 · 11 min · 9 segments
Think you have a time management problem? Amanda Van Der Heiden says the real problem may be your priorities, communication, or leadership. In this episode of Close The Deal Podcast, Amanda joins…
Think you have a time management problem? Amanda Van Der Heiden says the real problem may be your priorities, communication, or leadership. In this episode of Close The Deal Podcast, Amanda joins Ewell Smith to break down why productivity hacks alone often don’t solve the problem—and what busy professionals can do instead. Amanda explains why your calendar is one of the clearest indicators of your priorities. If an important goal never gets scheduled, the demands of the day can quickly take over. She also explains how to identify the work that truly moves the needle and why unclear communication between leaders and employees can turn a simple assignment into hours or even days of wasted effort. **Key Takeaways** - A time management problem may actually be a prioritization problem. - Important goals need dedicated calendar time. - Urgent and noisy tasks aren't necessarily the work that creates progress. - Your most productive schedule depends on your own energy and circumstances. - Clear expectations can eliminate significant amounts of wasted work. - Leaders and team members share responsibility for confirming understanding. **About Amanda** Amanda Van Der Heiden is a chief learning consultant with a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology. She works in learning and development and has helped skill up thousands of people around the world. **Connect With Amanda** Free goal development workbook: https://gtdscorp.com/go/ \## **Visit** www.CloseTheDeal.com **to see all episodes.** The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself get made. Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice. Every episode is built around one thing: 👉 A clear decision 👉 A real commitment If you’re building something, you already know the truth - there’s a decision in front of you that matters. This show is where you face it. 🔥 CALL TO ACTION Want to be part of it? Go to **CloseTheDeal.com** and put your name on the board.
Think you have a time management problem? Amanda Van Der Heiden says the real problem may be your priorities, communication, or leadership. In this episode of Close The Deal Podcast, Amanda joins…
