The CEO's Transformation
Problem: Robert made all decisions in early morning "to get them done"
Energy Audit Revealed: - Natural peak: 11 AM - 2 PM - Morning energy: 4/10 - Afternoon energy: 9/10
Changes: - Moved strategy sessions to late morning - Used early morning for exercise and reading - Scheduled key meetings during peak - Protected afternoon for deep work
Results: - Decision quality improved dramatically - Stress levels dropped - Team noted his improved leadership - Company performance increased 30%
The Parent's Revolution
Problem: Sophie forced all planning into exhausted evenings
Energy Audit Revealed: - Evening energy: Depleted - Weekend mornings: Peak - Weekday lunch: Moderate but available
Changes: - Sunday morning: Weekly family planning - Lunch breaks: Personal admin - Evenings: Automated routines only - Saturday morning: Financial decisions
Results: - Less family conflict - Better financial choices - More present with kids in evening - Personal goals actually progressing
The Creative's Breakthrough
Problem: Designer forcing creativity into 9-5 schedule
Energy Audit Revealed: - Creative peak: 7-11 PM - Morning: Logic and admin strong - Afternoon: Energy crash
Changes: - Mornings: Client communication and business - Afternoons: Light tasks and restoration - Evenings: Design work - Negotiated flexible hours
Results: - Portfolio quality skyrocketed - Client satisfaction increased - Income doubled in one year - Work-life satisfaction improved