What To Do About Too Much To Do
A Keynote That Helps People Get The Right Things Done - Now
Designed for individuals and organizations where overload, competing priorities, and constant pressure are draining energy and focus.
Let’s be honest. Your proverbial plate is already running over with everything you have to do. Even worse, your mind is full of new ideas, opportunities, and responsibilities that all seem important.
You want to perform at a high level—without working longer hours or burning yourself out. Maybe it’s time to run away and join the circus…at least mentally.
This keynote offers a practical, engaging approach to managing time, energy, and priorities—so work and life feel more intentional instead of overwhelming.
How This Keynote Helps
This keynote helps people who feel stretched too thin. It equips them to:
Manage priorities more intentionally instead of reacting all day
Reduce overwhelm without lowering expectations
Focus on what matters most—even when everything feels urgent
Protect energy so productivity doesn’t come at the expense of well-being
Take control of their workload instead of letting it control them
The goal isn’t to cram more into the day.
It’s to use time and energy more wisely.
A Practical Way To Run Your Circus
Using the model of a successful circus, this keynote shows people how to manage complexity without chaos. Participants learn how to:
Think like a ringmaster
Build a realistic and effective three-ring lineup that balances work, self, and relationships
Manage distractions instead of being pulled by them
Stay present and focused in the middle of competing demands
Make intentional choices about where time and energy are spent
Let go of low-value tasks that create noise without results
This approach helps people explore new opportunities, improve results, and feel more in control—without trying to do everything at once.
Improved focus changes how people work and how teams perform.
When attention is directed with intention, work becomes clearer, decisions come faster, and progress feels more consistent instead of exhausting.
Productivity increases as attention becomes more intentional
Stress decreases as priorities become clearer
Work feels more meaningful as progress becomes visible
Teams stop reacting to every demand and start choosing what matters
Energy is spent on high-value work instead of constant task-switching
People feel more in control of their day and their results
This keynote helps people stop being busy—and start being effective.
The Impact
This keynote is based on the principles found in Jones Loflin’s book Juggling Elephants and helps people apply those principles to real-world priorities.
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If you or your organization is dealing with overload, distraction, and too much to do, this keynote delivers practical insight people can use immediately.
Questions Event Planners Often Ask
Can this keynote be customized for our audience?
Yes. This keynote is customized to reflect your audience’s realities, work demands, and organizational culture. Jones works with event organizers in advance to understand the pressures people are facing so the message feels realistic, relatable, and immediately applicable.
Who is this keynote best suited for?
This keynote is ideal for professionals and leaders who feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or pulled in too many directions. It resonates strongly with audiences struggling to balance work responsibilities, personal priorities, and ongoing demands without burning out.
How long is the keynote presentation?
The keynote is typically delivered in a 45–60 minute format but can be adjusted to fit your event schedule. Shorter sessions, extended formats, or breakout adaptations are available depending on your needs.
Is this keynote available in virtual or hybrid formats?
Yes. This keynote is available for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. The content and delivery are adapted to ensure engagement while still encouraging reflection and practical application, regardless of format.
What outcomes can audiences expect?
Audiences leave with a clearer sense of what truly deserves their attention, practical ways to manage competing demands, and a healthier perspective on balance. This keynote helps people stop trying to juggle everything and start making intentional choices with their time and energy—without guilt, burnout, or unrealistic expectations.
What makes this keynote different from others on work-life balance?
This keynote stands apart by using a circus mindset to reframe work-life balance. Audiences learn to think like a ringmaster—aware of all three rings, but never trying to perform in all of them at once. The result is a powerful shift in how people manage time, energy, and attention, creating balance that supports progress instead of burnout.