Three G-Calendar Hacks for a Values-Focused Work Week

Take a peek into my weekly calendar organization system. Plus 13 open job opportunities. Welcome to the November 11th Unseasoned Newsletter!

- Insight from life beyond outdoor seasonal work-

Career Check In

“Your calendar is… intense” a friend said this weekend, peering over my shoulder onto my screen as we tried to schedule a holiday dinner.

“That’s just the month view!” I hedged. “I mostly use it in weekly format. See, when you look at it this way, not so bad!”

She remained skeptical, which… fair.

Let me explain.

When it comes to how I schedule my in-town, 9-5 life, I prefer to put everything I possibly can on the calendar page. It frees up my mental load and also keeps me honest about what I actually have capacity for.

I like to remind myself, before I say yes to that midweek evening event, that I’m already committed to 8-9 hours of work. Putting my freelance commitments into my weekends reminds me to say no to that new contract ask. Marking down a gym workout or time with friends ensures I protect the time for what matters most.

I watch many former outdoor seasonals struggle with the expansiveness of an in-town schedule. It’s tough to go from being confined to a rigid, linear trip schedule (“Today we’re going downriver!”) to one full of choice (“Which gym workout should I attend after work? Or should I get beers with friends?!”)

Starting each week by time blocking my commitments and plans help me ensure my week is actually aligned with my values and priorities.

Just getting into your g-calendar? Here are three quick tips:

1. Make it beautiful. Just like you always row Cove Creek better in your lucky pearl snap shirt, you’re more likely to use a calendar if you like the way it looks. Learn how to set your own custom colors here.

2. Set daily topic intentions. I’ve been experimenting this fall with designating each weekday with a different energetic intention (ex: Meetings, Execute, Creative). With a 9-5, I don’t have complete control of my schedule. But as I’m able, I’ll batch my calls on Tuesday (Meetings), or my design work on Wednesday (Creative). On Thursday, I focus on task completing (Execute). This allows me to be intentional about what I wear, how I prep the day, and how I wind down.

3. Let it flex. Expecting your week to go - down to the hour time block - exactly as planned is a fast path to burn out. Just like being outdoors, I like to make a plan but then let it flex to your environment, energy, and the unexpected.

How do you use your calendar? What organization tools help you adjust into your non-outdoors life? Reply and let me know!

xx – Emerald

PS: Still figuring out what your values and priorities even are? Pick up the Trace Your Trails Workbook, a step-by-step process to uncover the professional value in your outdoor and seasonal experiences, identify what matters most to you now, and chart a clear career path forward.

- Questions for Your Next Journal or Hike -

On Reflection

When you’re ready to leverage your outdoorsy background and move into your next career step with confidence, here’s how I can help:

1. Download the Trace Your Trails Workbook: A step-by-step workbook to help you uncover the professional value in your outdoor and seasonal experiences, identify what matters most to you now, and chart a clear path forward.

2. Explore 1:1 Coaching: Work with me one-on-one for a full month of personalized support, including tailored resume and LinkedIn support, access to my network, and my full attention on your next career move.

Unsure where to begin? Reply to this email and I’ll help you decide!

- Meet an Outdoor Adventurer From Our Network -

Community Corner

Are you a professional with the outdoors in your background? I’d love to feature you in the Community Corner! The form is quick and easy to complete and the published product a great hit to share on your LinkedIn.

- Land your next role -

How I’d Apply

Emerald (no relation!) is hiring an Overland Expo Account Executive.

Unique Value Proposition (UVP):

Let’s say you’ve been working as a big game hunting guide. Overland Expo is a brand rooted in adventure travel, community, and overlanding culture. Because you are part of that space, you would bring authenticity to your role. Brands and event teams value people who genuinely understand the market and the ethos, not just someone coming from outside selling space.

This alignment also means you can help Emerald differentiate themselves: you understand the community, you understand the story, you can help shape offerings that resonate with both exhibitors and attendees in a meaningful way.

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Sample Resume Bullet Point (Hunting Guide):

Sales Through Service: Delivered exceptional, personalized hunting experiences that turned first-time guests into repeat clients and referrals, demonstrating an ability to identify customer motivations and drive loyalty-based growth.

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