Hunter Milligan
“Stop Overthinking Everything” Coach @ Let It Go with FLOW
Hunter has worked and consulted at Fortune 500 companies and experienced the full spectrum of challenges in software development. As a longtime developer turned manager, he’s navigated the high-stress chaos of tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and working with diverse personalities.For the past 15+ years, Hunter has been coaching teams and individuals to not only survive—but actually thrive. His secret sauce? A practical framework called FLOW, made up of four simple, repeatable skills that help professionals let go of mental clutter, respond with clarity, and get more done with less stress.
Designed for analytical minds and fast-moving environments, FLOW helps developers and leaders find steadiness in the chaos, stay focused under pressure, and—yes—breathe a little easier along the way. After all, the code may be complicated, but navigating work and life doesn’t have to be.
When not traveling the states or the rest of the world, Hunter enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, and practicing tai chi—often in unexpected places.
Presentations
Delegation Without Guilt: The Skills to Reclaim Focus
If your to-do list keeps growing because “it’s just faster to do it myself,” this workshop is for you. Delegation isn’t just about getting things off your plate—it’s about building others up, focusing on the work only you can do, and staying sane in the process. You’ll learn a practical 7 Steps of Delegation—a clear, practical framework for how to empower your team without micromanaging (that’s time consuming, and no one likes it!). From clarifying the why behind a task to setting outcomes instead of instructions, you’ll discover how to hand off work with trust, clarity, and accountability. You’ll practice how to invite questions, listen with empathy, and create ownership while still keeping your team aligned on milestones and results.
You’ll also build two key skills that make delegation sustainable: how to Let It Go—quieting the perfectionism and control that keep you clinging to work—and how to Own Your Part when mistakes happen. Because they will. Instead of taking it all back or blaming your team, you’ll learn how to lead through those moments with clarity and trust. Walk away with a smarter approach to delegation, stronger team leverage, and more space to think strategically, lead proactively—and get home on time way more often.
Progress Over Perfection: The Skills to Lead with Confidence
For Tech Leaders, the fear of making mistakes can show up everywhere — from over-polishing a roadmap deck to rewriting your team’s code “just to be sure.” But leadership isn’t about getting it perfect — it’s about moving forward, learning fast, and helping others do the same. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to adopt a growth mindset: a practical framework that reframes mistakes as part of progress, not failure. We’ll explore how perfectionism sneaks into your leadership style — and what it’s quietly costing you.
You’ll also build two essential FLOW skills that help you lead through imperfection: how to Focus with Breath so you stay calm when fear kicks in, and how to Let It Go—releasing unrealistic expectations and the pressure to get everything right the first time. Through relatable leadership scenarios and peer-based practice, you’ll develop a more resilient mindset, sharper decision-making, and the confidence to lead with clarity — even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed (or perfect). You’ll walk away ready to apply these skills immediately in high-pressure moments, performance reviews, team decisions, and your day-to-day leadership rhythm.
The Tech Leader's Guide to Difficult Talks That Actually Work
Missed deadlines. Underperforming teammates. Stakeholders pushing too hard. If you're a technical leader, you're probably avoiding at least one conversation that matters. In this workshop, you’ll learn a simple, proven 4-step framework (inspired by Nonviolent Communication) to handle tough conversations with clarity, confidence, and zero drama. Think of it like debugging communication: identify what’s really going on, name it without blame, and make a request that moves things forward.
You’ll also learn two essential FLOW skills to handle what makes these talks hard in the first place—pre-conversation anxiety and post-conversation rumination—and how to own your part without sliding into blame. You’ll leave this workshop with tools to approach difficult conversations with steady confidence and get your point across without triggering confusion or conflict. It will feel less like a confrontation and more like a real conversation—one that actually brings clarity to the situation.
Maximize Your Output: The 80/20 Rule—Too Simple to Be True?
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?