Why CEO Time Is Your New Non-Negotiable
There’s a moment in every purpose-driven woman’s journey where she doesn’t just feel the weight—she discerns the misalignment.
For me, that moment didn’t come in the chaos of a launch or the pressure of a packed calendar.
It came quietly—through study, prayer, and reflection.
I wasn’t overwhelmed by everything I had to do.
I was grieved by how much I had been carrying without clarity.
I sat before God and whispered,
“I’m faithful. I’m obedient. But something still feels off.”
And He responded:
“Daughter, it’s not that you’re doing too much. You’re building without full alignment. Let Me lead—and the leverage will come with ease.”
That was the day I learned the power of CEO Time.
Not as a buzzword.
Not as a productivity hack.
But as a sacred rhythm. A spiritual strategy. A non-negotiable space where clarity, direction, and divine downloads live.
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” — Proverbs 3:6
Let’s Get Real: You’re Managing Tasks Instead of Leading Vision
Let’s be honest—most women I coach didn’t start their business to be the busiest person in the room. They started because they had vision, passion, purpose. But somewhere along the way, the to-do list took the driver’s seat.
You went from CEO to chief everything officer.
Sound familiar?
Here’s the truth: You can’t lead at the level you’re called to from a reactive state. You can’t build legacy from burnout.
You need white space to think.
You need time to strategize.
You need margin to hear from God.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
That’s what CEO Time gives you.
What CEO Time Really Is (And What It’s Not)
CEO Time isn’t about catching up on admin or finally getting to the bottom of your inbox.
It’s about:
• Reconnecting to your why and realigning your how
• Reviewing what’s working and what’s not—with honesty and grace
• Making spirit-led decisions instead of knee-jerk reactions
• Giving yourself space to be the visionary and the vessel
It’s not another task. It’s a divine appointment.
It’s where you meet with God, your goals, and your gifts—and receive what you need to move forward.
“Write the vision and make it plain…” — Habakkuk 2:2
CEO Time is where strategy meets surrender.
Why It Feels Hard to Prioritize (and Why You Must Anyway)
I know what you’re carrying. Clients. Children. Aging parents. Staff. Groceries. Grief. Deadlines. Disappointment. Hope.
But let me gently say this:
If your business only runs when you’re running on empty, it’s not built to last.
You can delegate tasks.
You can outsource operations.
But your vision? Your wisdom? Your alignment? That comes from your time with God.
If you don’t make space for stillness, your days will always be driven by urgency instead of divine order.
CEO Time isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline.
What Happens When You Actually Make Space
Here’s what I’ve seen—not just in myself, but in hundreds of women I’ve coached:
• You lead with clarity instead of confusion
• You build from flow, not force
• You trust your decisions instead of second-guessing everything
• You create systems that support you instead of enslaving you
When you prioritize CEO Time, you stop striving and start stewarding. You stop surviving and start strategizing.
And that? That’s where true alignment lives.
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1
My Rhythm: What CEO Time Actually Looks Like
Every Sunday, I block off what I call my Sacred CEO Hour. Sometimes it’s 20 minutes. Sometimes it’s two hours. But it’s always intentional.
Here’s what I do:
• Pray + Reflect: I ask God what I need to release, what I need to rebuild, and what needs my obedience.
• Review My Calendar: I make sure my time reflects my values—not just my obligations.
• Check My Numbers: I peek at income, expenses, and open loops.
• Plan My Delegation: I ask, “What do I need to stop doing?” and prep what I’ll hand off to my VA.
• Set My Top 3 Priorities: I decide what success looks like this week—not just in tasks, but in impact.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence.
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3
Your Invitation: Protect the Space Where Your Strategy Meets the Spirit
Need a little structure to help you start?
Grab the exact ChatGPT rhythm prompt I use during my CEO Time to guide your reflection, prayer, and planning.
If you’ve been feeling out of rhythm… out of clarity… or out of alignment—this is your invitation to begin again.
Here’s how to start:
1. Block the Time
Choose one hour a week. Make it non-negotiable.
2. Set the Atmosphere
Light a candle. Play worship music. Sit with your journal. Make it sacred.
3. Ask the Right Questions
• Where am I striving instead of surrendering?
• What’s feeling heavy?
• What is God calling me to release or reimagine?
4. Listen Without Rushing
Don’t force clarity. Let God reveal what you need in His time.
5. Protect the Flow
Don’t let this time get hijacked. Guard it like it holds your next breakthrough—because it just might.
You’re Not Behind. You’re Being Built.
Still unsure where to begin?
Take the Leverage Day Quiz and discover what your business really needs in this season—so you can build from alignment, not exhaustion.
Beloved, you weren’t called to build from burnout.
You were called to build from overflow.
That begins in stillness.
It expands through structure.
And it multiplies through surrender.
So before you rush into the next meeting, next post, next project… ask yourself:
Have I sat with the real CEO today?
Because when you start there—everything flows from alignment.
Your Next Step: Let’s Keep This Rhythm Sacred
If you’re ready to protect your peace and lead with intention, here are two ways to go deeper:
1. Use the ChatGPT Rhythm Reflection Prompt
Want help guiding your Sacred CEO Hour? I use this weekly prompt to structure my reflection, delegation, and prayer time.
Click here to steal the exact rhythm prompt I use »
2. Take the Leverage Day Quiz
Not sure what kind of support your business really needs right now? This quiz will match you with the right focus—whether it’s structure, systems, or space to breathe.
To your overflow,
Sheena G.
