Harold Taylor, CSP, president of Harold Taylor Time Consultants Inc. has been speaking, writing and conducting training programs on the topic of effective time management for over 25 years. He has written 16 books, including a Canadian bestseller, Making Time Work For You. He has developed over 50 time management products that have sold in 38 countries around the world. His monthly Time Management Report has been published for twenty-five years and he has had over 300 articles accepted for publication.

A past director of the National Association of Professional Organizers, Harold received their Founder's Award in 1999 for outstanding contributions to the organizing profession. He received the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation in 1987 from the National Speakers Association. In 1998 the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers inducted him into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame. And in 2001, he received the Founder's Award from the Professional Organizers in Canada. The award has been named in his honor.

Prior to his speaking career, Harold held management positions in industry for twelve years and taught business subjects for eight years at Humber College in Toronto. He has been an entrepreneur for over thirty-five years, incorporating four companies during that time, all of which are still operating successfully. Since 1981, when he incorporated the time management company, he has presented over 2000 workshops, speeches and keynotes on the topic of time and life management.

The 90-Minute Hour

This popular program can be modified to fit any time period between a half-hour and 3 hours. It is a fast-paced presentation on how to cut through the confusion of theory and put into practice the principles of personal organization and time management. Harold's rapid-fire depiction of how people squander their time is both hilarious and revealing. He leaves you with a glimpse of yourself as seen by others - and a string of suggestions on how to revise your habits and gain control of your life. You will have tips on managing paperwork, keeping on top of e-mail, managing multiple projects, proper use of a planning calendar, developing a follow-up system, and making technology work for you as he role-plays his way into everyone's closet, garage and desk drawer. But his hilarious antics and quick wit have purpose beyond the laughter. He inspires you to action.

Procrastination: The Only Thing We Have Time For

Harold shares strategies for developing the do-it-now habit in this information- packed presentation...

• How serious is procrastination?
• Why do we do it?
• What are the results?
• How can we control it?

These questions are answered as Harold tackles the biggest time waster of them all, procrastination.

The North American Packrat

"Everyone has a junk drawer. Where else are you going to keep those coupons that expired in 1981?" Harold will have you laughing at yourself as he reveals how we suffocate ourselves with our possessions. "We had brown paper bags filled with brown paper bags..." Everyone will relate to the situations depicted as Harold provides solutions to clutter and disorganization.

Living at the Speed of Stress

In this entertaining and educational presentation on the causes, consequences and cures of excessive stress, Harold shares personal experiences, research and anecdotes that will delight you as well as enlighten you. At one time hospitalized with bleeding ulcers, Harold shares the lessons learned and the practical application of medical research that will help you to live successfully in an age where over 80 percent of all diseases are attributed to stress.

Say Yes to Your Dreams

You can be what you were meant to be, regardless of your age or circumstances. That's the message in this motivational presentation that takes the mystery out of goal setting and explains how to make your dreams a reality. Harold discusses both the mechanics of the goal setting process and the mental attitude needed to get you from where you are to where you want to be.

Time Management Myths

You can't manage time, time is not money, a personal organizer won't get you organized and To Do lists don't work. These are a few of the statements made by Harold Taylor as he dispels the ten common myths of time management and provides you with suggestions that will keep you organized and productive.

"Making Time Work for You" Workshop

This flagship workshop, based on his bestselling book by the same title, covers the basics of effective time and life management, and is available in either a half-day or full-day format. It covers goals, planning, scheduling, and reducing the major time problems such as procrastination, interruptions, rush jobs, unrealistic deadlines as well as handling email and life balance.