# Stop Wasting Time: The Secrets to Meetings That Actually Work with Chris Fenning | TGV699

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Published: 2026-02-19T01:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Stop letting bad meetings kill your productivity! In this episode of The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala sits down with Chris Fenning, author of "Effective Meetings" and a global expert who has led and attended over 15,000 meetings. Chris shares actionable secrets to transform painful, time-wasting sessions into high-impact conversations that actually drive results. In this episode, you’ll learn: The "TPO Method" (Topic, Purpose, Output) and why it’s a productivity game-changer. How to calculate the true financial cost of every meeting you lead or attend. Practical checklists to avoid unnecessary meetings and reclaim your calendar. Strategies for navigating the unique challenges of hybrid and remote meetings. Whether you’re a corporate leader looking to streamline your team or an employee tired of saying "this could have been an email," this episode is packed with transformative wisdom designed to simplify and amplify your journey to success. #Productivity #MeetingManagement #ChrisFenning #TheGuidingVoice #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessEfficiency #TPOmethod Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The $25,000 Meeting Mistake 2:57 – Meet Chris Fenning: 15,000 Meetings of Experience 4:12 – Why Most Meetings Fail (Lack of Preparation & Structure) 7:48 – Calculating the True Financial Cost of Bad Meetings 13:19 – Fixing Remote and Hybrid Meeting Mistakes: The Imbalance Problem 15:19 – Meeting or Email? The Asynchronous Decision Framework 17:07 – A Simple Checklist to Avoid Unnecessary Invites 20:09 – Warning Signs: How to Spot a Meeting Going Off Track Early 22:25 – The Art of Gently Refocusing a Conversation Without Embarrassment 24:35 – Mastering the TPO Method: Topic, Purpose, and Output 28:53 – Rapid Fire Round: Chris Fenning’s Worst Meeting Ever 32:04 – One…

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