Create Space Between Your Meetings
Calendar buffers allow you to add time before and/or after appointments so you’re not jumping directly from one call to the next.
What Are Buffers?
Buffers are extra time blocks added:
Before a meeting
After a meeting
They help you:
✔ Prepare for calls
✔ Take notes
✔ Avoid back-to-back scheduling
Why Buffers Matter
Without buffers:
Meetings can stack back-to-back
You may feel rushed
There’s no time for follow-up or notes
Why Buffers Matter
Without buffers:
Meetings can stack back-to-back
You may feel rushed
There’s no time for follow-up or notes
Configure:
Pre-Buffer (time before meeting)
Post-Buffer (time after meeting)
🔎 Example
Meeting: 30 minutes
Pre-buffer: 15 minutes
Post-buffer: 15 minutes
👉 That 30-minute meeting now blocks 1 hour of your calendar
Recommended Buffer Settings
For most consultants:
Intro Calls: 10–15 minutes after
Presentation Calls: 15–30 minutes after
Follow-Ups: 5–10 minutes
🪄 Best Practices:
✔ Always include at least a post-buffer
✔ Increase buffers for longer or more important calls
✔ Use buffers to protect your time, not fill it
Common Mistakes
❌ No buffers → leads to burnout
❌ Too many buffers → limits availability unnecessarily
Final Takeaway
👉 Buffers protect your time and improve your meeting quality