1. The
BusinessProductivity
Workshop!

2. Congratulations!
 For investing in you and
your business!
 For being here despite
your responsibilities
 For saying yes to growth
and education

3. Be aware…

4. Just imagine…
 You work with or sell to your ideal client.
 They come to you…ready to buy/pay!
 You experience peace and financial security
 There’s plenty of time to work and play
 You end your day knowing it was a great
and productive day- EVERY DAY!

5. It is possible!
 To plan your day with purpose!
 To achieve more in less time!
 To have clarity and focus!
 To enjoy all the time off you want!
 To be financially secure!
 To continually make more money!

6. I will teach you…
 Business strategies that promote
growth
 You will learn how to prioritize your
business and life for success
 You will identify what activities are
wasting your time
 Achieve a clear vision for your
business!

7. What about you?
 Your name
 Company, Business
 What is new and good?
 What do you MOST want to get out of
this workshop?

8. About me…
 Business & Productivity Consultant
and founder of
www.BeProductiveToday.com
 Mother, girlfriend, and passionate
productivity advocate!
 My own story….(real quick)

9. Stuff before we begin…
 Ask questions
 Workbook
 Break
 Group work

10. Let’s Get Started!!

11. Where are you now?
 Business
 Purpose
 Passion
 Commitment
Worksheet #1

12. Respect the gift of time…

13. Top 5 Time Wasters
 Multitasking
 Poor Information Management
 Lack of Tools & Techniques
 Unclear Prioritization
 Miscommunication

14. Multitasking
 According to neuro-scientific research,
the human brain cannot focus on
more than one thing at a time
 Stanford University study of heavy and light
multi-taskers
 Task switching, not multitasking
 Fast is not better - it merely takes
more effort

15. Information Management
 Having access to more data than you can
consume in a lifetime
 The Univ. of So CA recently found we consume an
equivalent of 174 newspapers a day and produce 6.
 “It’s not information overload. It’s filter failure.” ~ Clay
Shirky
 How to build better filters
 Email begets email
 Streamline your processes
 Designate times for information gathering

16. Don’t let your tools use you…
 Locate the ‘off’ button.
 Work only on project-related
applications. Close the rest!
 Let it go to voicemail sometimes.
 Utilize online status tools for Skype, IM,
etc.
 Boundary-building exercise ~ just say
‘no’

17. Prioritize for success!
 The Eisenhower
Principle
 Toss all items in
lower left quadrant
 Focus mainly on
upper quadrants
 Leave room for the
unexpected
Worksheet #2

18. Communication Skills
 Email versus phone communication
 Feedback method of communication ~ “What I
heard you say was…”
 Expectation management
 Say ‘no’ with kindness ~ Three-Step Process
• Acknowledge request
• Ask questions
• Negotiate alternatives

19. Let’s turn things around!

20. Fix Multitasking
 Find the time you are most productive
 Set timers
 Eliminate distractions

21. Information Management
 Unsubscribe
 Google reader
 Use Timer

22. Set Priorities
 Working on the right things at the right
time!
 What will bring you the biggest return?
 What will get you closer to your goal?

23. It’s time for a break!

24. What’s keeping you stuck?
Worksheet #3

25. It’s time to take action!

26. Create your action plan
 Clarity is essential for creating an
action plan
 Clarity = Focus = Productivity
 Avoid the S.O.S. Syndrome with
clarity
Worksheet #4

27. Live Examples
Creating an action plan-
In Action!

28. Where do you go from here?
 Accomplishment creates momentum!
 Success Tracking Sheet
 Implementation creates success!
 Implementation Checklist
 Accountability keeps you on track
 Find a buddy or mentor who understands you!
 Celebrate each small accomplishment
 Success Journal
 Invest in your future and business
 Workshops, coaches, mentors, programs that allow
you to grow.

29. Additional Resources
 Free eBook:
“Get it Done! Your Complete Guide to the Next 30 days!”-
BeProductiveToday.com
 Receive weekly productivity tips from
me.
 One-on-one mentoring programs for
business owners ready to take things
to the next level.

30. What did you think?
 I will email a survey- please take a
moment and fill it out! Really
appreciate it!
 Can you help me spread the word?
Share your experience today in order
to inspire others!

31. THANK YOU!!