Hunter Milligan

Does your life feel like non stop motion with never a moment to chill, as if you're always reacting to shifting priorities? You’re not alone, and it’s time to bring your A-game beyond the code. In this groomed talk, you'll learn how to use similar concepts—roadmaps, backlogs, and more—from your professional life in analogous ways to bring order to your everyday life.

Discover how to transform chaos into clarity by prioritizing tasks like a pro, tackling personal goals with laser focus, and making “fire drills” far less frequent. You’ll also learn how to let go—yes, it’s a skill, not just a mindset—and drop some of the mental clutter that keeps you spinning. Through relatable examples, humor, no-nonsense strategies, and real-world letting go practices, you’ll walk away with tools to get your life dialed in, reduce stress, achieve what truly matters—and still have time for a beer with friends. No debugging required!

Ever find yourself slipping into endless distractions and losing hours on what started as a quick task? You're not alone, but it is possible to get much better at avoiding the cycle of going down the rabbit hole.

This talk explores why our brains are hardwired for distraction and gives you concrete techniques to stay focused, including baby steps in setting digital boundaries (yes, that means putting your phone down for at least five minutes!). You’ll also learn how to refocus your mind by practicing discernment, intentional breathing, and letting go—a skill that helps you release the mental clutter that pulls you off track.

Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you’ll leave ready to regain control, master your focus, and take back valuable hours of your day.

Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels on tasks that barely move the needle? It's time to flip the script with the 80/20 rule—where 20% of your efforts drive 80% of your results. This talk provides background on how the 80/20 rule transforms productivity at work and home, helping you identify and focus on the tasks that truly matter while minimizing distractions, low-impact work, and yes—no more chasing squirrels! You'll learn practical strategies to prioritize with pinpoint clarity, eliminate time-wasters, and let go of the stuff that doesn’t actually deserve your time or energy. Letting go is a skill—one you’ll start applying here to reclaim focus and get results.

With real-world examples, hands-on techniques, and a touch of humor, you'll walk away ready to do less but achieve so much more. Because why work harder when you can work smarter?

Tired of feeling trapped by too many demands and fearful of hearing—or saying—“no”? This interactive workshop dives deep into the transformative power of “no”—both in confidently asserting boundaries and receiving rejection with resilience. You'll learn how to respectfully say “no” to protect your time, priorities, and integrity while maintaining strong relationships.

On the flip side, you’ll gain tools to handle “no” without spiraling—by actually learning to let go. Letting go is a skill, not a mindset, and in this workshop you’ll practice using it in the moments when pressure builds—when your calendar’s packed, the ask feels unreasonable, or the “no” hits harder than expected. Through real-world scenarios, small group exercises, and practicing letting go techniques, you’ll leave equipped with tools to say and receive “no” effectively.

Picture this: another chaotic project push, overloaded schedules, endless revisions, and frayed tempers all in the name of meeting the impossible delivery deadline. The grind feels inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be. Let us help you to transform high-pressure environments into spaces where you and your team can thrive. Learn to manage delivery stress, navigate challenging interactions, and lead with clarity.

In this interactive session, we’ll apply the CALM framework—four practical, skill-based shifts to help you reset under pressure and lead from grounded, purposeful action:

• Center with Breath — pause by intentional breathing before reacting, even when the heat is on
• Acknowledge and Own — move from blaming to clarity and accountability
• Let It Go — learn to let go by paying attention to thoughts
• Make It a Habit — weave the above practices into tiny daily routines

By combining real-world examples, team activities, and a focus on letting go, you’ll shift from stressful sprints to a cohesive, high-performing environment—and walk away ready to lead friction-free.