SMART TIME MANAGEMENT
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- LEARN HOW PREPARATION IS CRITICAL FOR PRODUCTIVITY
- UNDERSTAND AND APPLY TIME MASTERY FOR GREATER RESULTS
- MANAGE ENERGY LEVELS AND INCREASE CONCENTRATION
- LEVERAGE YOUR TIME THROUGH POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY
- CREATE MORE BALANCE IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE
- AND MUCH MORE…
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
In this practical, fast-paced program, time management expert Laura Stack shares insights gathered from some of the most successful people in world. You’ll discover behaviors that are easy to implement and can make a huge difference in your personal and professional life. You’ll learn how to stay focused and concentrate, communicate with your team and boss to improve personal productivity, build consistent personal routines, plug productivity leaks in your day, eliminate annoying time wasters, and improve your personal efficiency. Anyone integrating these principles into their daily routine will enjoy significantly higher levels of productivity, lower levels of stress, and greater balance in every area of their life.
Widely regarded as one of the leading experts in the field of productivity, Laura Stack has been featured nationally on CNN, the New York Times, USA Today, Readers Digest, and O magazine. She is the author of 4 bestselling books, as well as an award winning speaker. Her client list includes government agencies and international associations, as well as major organizations including Starbucks, Nationwide, and Cisco Systems. She is also is a spokesperson for Microsoft, 3M, and Office Depot, and is the designer of The Productivity Pro planner by Day-Timer. Laura Stack holds an MBA and has been awarded the CSP, which is the highest designation earned by professional speakers.
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