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Why it's different
It's called an agenda for a reason
There are plenty of planners built to manage tasks. This one treats relationship-building as real work, builds follow-up in, and recognizes that chamber work is cyclical, seasonal, and people-driven.
Part one
Mindset
Think like the CEO of your role. Decide what only you can do, and what to delegate, systemize, or release.
Part two
Relationships
Build trust before you need it. No-ask connection is scheduled, not left for "later."
Part three
Execution
A weekly rhythm that holds when the day goes sideways: Top 3, commitments, and follow-up that actually happens.
Inside every week
Plan on Sunday. Execute all week.
Each weekly page separates planning from doing. Set your priorities before the week starts, so Monday begins in motion instead of catch-up.
Beside every week is an Engagement Notes page for the conversations, context, and commitments that matter.
Weekly Focus & ExecutionWeek of ______
Commitments
The actions I'm choosing to move forward.Delegation check
What can I delegate, defer, or eliminate?30 in 30 this week
3–5 people. No ask. Just connection.Sun
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What's inside
A full year, built around how chambers really run
Use what you need. Some weeks lean on planning and follow-up; others on reflection and reset. It works on a calendar year or a July–June fiscal year.
Four times a year
12-Week Focus
Long enough to make progress, short enough to stay flexible. Set priorities, key relationships, and a capacity check for each focus period.
Every month
Focus & Priorities
Monthly focus, key priorities, and where growth and revenue may show up this month.
Every month
Sales & Growth Snapshot
Wins, challenges, and what to continue, adjust, or start next month. Growth is everyone's job.
Every month
Meetings & Follow-ups
Relationships are built in what happens after the meeting. Track who, what, and what's still owed.
Every month
Reflection & Reset
What worked, what didn't, what you're releasing, and where you let yourself disconnect.
Once a year
Intentional Time Away
Plan rest the way you plan priorities. Name your early signs of burnout and what "off" really looks like.
30in 30 days
Relationship before the ask
No pitch. No agenda. Just connection.
Each month, list 30 members, partners, or community stakeholders to check in with, with no ask attached. Done consistently, it strengthens trust, retention, and natural advocacy.
You probably won't reach all 30. That's not the point. It's training your mind to build the habit.
Book review
Required reading for anyone serious about the future of chambers of commerce.
"As a chamber professional, The Chamber Clarity Agenda is one of those rare reads that feels both validating and energizing. It clearly articulates many of the challenges chambers face today, relevance, member engagement, strategic focus, while offering a practical framework for moving forward with intention and confidence.
What sets this book apart is its emphasis on clarity. Rather than chasing trends or trying to be everything to everyone, it challenges chamber leaders to sharpen their mission, align their programs with real member value, and lead with purpose. The insights are grounded in real-world chamber experience, making the concepts immediately applicable whether you're a CEO, board member, or emerging leader in the chamber industry.
This book is not just inspirational, it's actionable. I found myself reflecting on our own priorities, asking better questions, and feeling re-energized about the role chambers play in strengthening communities and local economies. The Chamber Clarity Agenda should be required reading for anyone serious about the future of chambers of commerce."
Reviewed by a fellow chaos coordinator · Amazon · January 2026Read reviews on Amazon →
Who it's for
Every role at the chamber grows the chamber
No matter your title, your role matters. Every conversation matters. Every follow-up matters.
- Chamber CEOs and Presidents Lead
- Membership, sales, and business development Grow
- Program, events, and communications staff Deliver
- Operations and administrative professionals Sustain
- Emerging leaders and early-career staff Learn
- Anyone who wears more than one hat All of it
Workshops & speaking
From Chaos to Clarity
An interactive session on taking back control of your time in chamber work.
Informed by research and interviews with chamber professionals, this session helps teams protect their capacity, delegate with intention, avoid burnout, and move beyond a traditional to-do list. Every participant leaves with next week already planned.
Participants leave with
- A time audit of where their week really went
- A clear list of what to keep, delegate, systemize, or release
- Their first 30 in 30 relationship list
- A Sunday planning rhythm and a time-blocked week
- A capacity check and a 12-week commitment
Available as a breakout session, staff retreat, or board workshop.
About the author
Kira Zavala
A chamber leader who wrote the planner she needed.
Kira has spent more than a decade inside chambers of commerce and alongside nonprofit and civic leaders. She is President & CEO of the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the WACE Emerging Leaders Council, and an elected city councilor, so she sees the work from every side of the table.
IOMACEWACE Emerging Leaders Council, ChairZavala Strategies & Consulting
"If you love what you do, you've never worked a day in your life."
— Brad Hicks, quoted in the agenda
Start this week
Use it consistently. Use it imperfectly.
Make it work for you. For workshops, bulk orders for your team, or speaking, reach out to Kira at kiraleezavala@gmail.com.