“Scott was awesome!” “He made it fun and didn’t pull any punches”
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Scott Friesen is an exceptional speaker with insight and humor your audience will not forget. He has provided keynote speeches and workshops to thousands of professionals all over the world. From team meetings to global conferences, Scott motivates and engages audiences to perform at their productive best.
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What people are saying
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"Scott is one of our most engaging presenters and someone we count on to excite our learners on topics that matter. Participants come away feeling empowered to make a difference in their businesses right away."
Leo Chow Education Services Manager, Small Business BC |
"Scott is a lively, enthusiastic speaker and a great professional to work with. He was incredibly accommodating and more than happy to adapt his session to what best served our members. He was clearly a wonderful choice for our conference!"
Marge Wegren-Debre National Education Coordinator, Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada |
"Our monthly meeting was treated to an outstanding presentation! The 2 hours flew by as our 130 members learned to be more productive. Scott was entertaining, knowledgeable, friendly and answered all our questions with patience and understanding."
Sarah Wu Event Coordinator, Chartered Professional Accountants |
Focused Execution: How to Get the Right Work Done
It’s no longer about time management. It’s about focus management. Scott highlights the distractions that get in the way of doing our most important work. Through real-world examples and a healthy dose of humor, you will learn how to optimize your to-do list and organize your schedule for maximum clarity. For any professional seeking to create better habits that produce immediate results, Focused Execution is a fun and invaluable experience.
You will learn:
It’s no longer about time management. It’s about focus management. Scott highlights the distractions that get in the way of doing our most important work. Through real-world examples and a healthy dose of humor, you will learn how to optimize your to-do list and organize your schedule for maximum clarity. For any professional seeking to create better habits that produce immediate results, Focused Execution is a fun and invaluable experience.
You will learn:
- How to reduce distractions and recurring interruptions
- Why multitasking negatively affects your productivity
- To break overwhelming projects into manageable pieces
- How to develop a weekly routine to identify your most important work
- To create a meaningful task list by using the ‘2-Do’ list method
- How to create a system for capturing new ideas and lingering issues
Own Your Inbox: Manage Email like an Expert
Are you spending too much time with email? Does a typical day sound something like this: write, read, reply, and repeat? It’s time to take control of your inbox and start handling your email like a productivity expert. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to keep messages organized and easy to manage. From processing emails more quickly to setting up automated follow-ups, this presentation will make you the master of your inbox.
You will learn:
Are you spending too much time with email? Does a typical day sound something like this: write, read, reply, and repeat? It’s time to take control of your inbox and start handling your email like a productivity expert. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to keep messages organized and easy to manage. From processing emails more quickly to setting up automated follow-ups, this presentation will make you the master of your inbox.
You will learn:
- How to reduce the time spent checking email
- Processes to keep your inbox clean and efficient
- How to achieve inbox zero on a regular basis
- Techniques to avoid email distractions and inbox clutter
- How to create automated rules and follow-up reminders
Wake Up for You: How a Powerful Morning Routine Can Transform Your Day
What time do you set your alarm for? Do you wake up with a huge smile on your face or is the snooze button your best friend. Scott will share why when you wake up is just as important as what you do in the first hour. Through his own experiences and experiments, Scott will get you motivated to leave your pillow behind and change your mornings forever.
You will learn:
What time do you set your alarm for? Do you wake up with a huge smile on your face or is the snooze button your best friend. Scott will share why when you wake up is just as important as what you do in the first hour. Through his own experiences and experiments, Scott will get you motivated to leave your pillow behind and change your mornings forever.
You will learn:
- How to create an energizing morning routine that will impact your entire day
- Why hitting the snooze button is worse than getting fewer hours of sleep
- There is no such thing as an early bird or night owl personality
- Why you should never check email during the first hour of the day
- To make the time commuting to work effective and productive
Own Your Day: Get Control with Effective Focus Management
Do you need to get more out of your workday? Do you need tools and techniques that will drastically improve your output? You can try to manage your time to be more effective, but time is usually not the problem. It’s time to sharpen your focus so you can feel in control of your day. In this energetic session, you’ll learn how to manage your attention and reduce feelings of stress. From dealing with interruptions to organizing your schedule, gain the confidence to have your most productive day ever.
You will learn:
Do you need to get more out of your workday? Do you need tools and techniques that will drastically improve your output? You can try to manage your time to be more effective, but time is usually not the problem. It’s time to sharpen your focus so you can feel in control of your day. In this energetic session, you’ll learn how to manage your attention and reduce feelings of stress. From dealing with interruptions to organizing your schedule, gain the confidence to have your most productive day ever.
You will learn:
- How to reduce distractions and recurring interruptions
- To create a personalized system for capturing new ideas and managing issues
- How to stay focused and block out time for your most valuable projects
- Why managing your energy is just as important as managing your time
- How to develop a weekly routine to identify your most important work
Stop the Busyness: Why Being Busy Is Killing Our Productivity
No one cares how busy you are. What matters is getting the job done and producing exceptional results. Scott will show you the real reasons why we say “I’m too busy” and arm you with ways to help others stop complaining about their lack of time. He will teach you how to zero-in on what’s most important and enjoy less stress in return. Not only that, Scott will show you how to make your time count with his distinctive brand of humour and insight.
You will learn:
No one cares how busy you are. What matters is getting the job done and producing exceptional results. Scott will show you the real reasons why we say “I’m too busy” and arm you with ways to help others stop complaining about their lack of time. He will teach you how to zero-in on what’s most important and enjoy less stress in return. Not only that, Scott will show you how to make your time count with his distinctive brand of humour and insight.
You will learn:
- To stop competing with others on how busy we are
- How to deal with email overload and the temptation to respond immediately
- Why working longer hours leads to diminished productivity and poorer results
- How to say focused and block out your schedule for top priority work
- Why managing your energy is just as important as managing your time
Own Your Projects: Task Management for Powerful Results
Do you feel there is too much on your plate right now? How many projects and tasks do you need to complete this week? It’s vital to have a system so you can stay on top of your work. But traditional to-do lists are no longer effective in today’s business world. In this actionable session, you’ll learn efficient and powerful ways to manage all of your commitments. From dealing with information overload to identifying your most important tasks, this presentation will ensure you are at your productive best.
You will learn:
Do you feel there is too much on your plate right now? How many projects and tasks do you need to complete this week? It’s vital to have a system so you can stay on top of your work. But traditional to-do lists are no longer effective in today’s business world. In this actionable session, you’ll learn efficient and powerful ways to manage all of your commitments. From dealing with information overload to identifying your most important tasks, this presentation will ensure you are at your productive best.
You will learn:
- How to break overwhelming projects into manageable tasks
- Why prioritizing your work actually hurts productivity
- How to develop a daily routine to focus on your most important tasks
- To create a meaningful plan using the ‘2-Do’ list method
- How to prevent procrastination and achieve greater focus
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"Scott is the ultimate professional. He is able to connect to his audience and provide meaningful tools to further develop your skills after the workshop. If you're looking for help to optimize your team or company, Scott is a great resource."
Margaret Weniger Director of Sales Development, Atlanta Georgia 
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"As a person who has been involved in a variety of Scott's workshops, I can say without hesitation that it was a valuable use of my time and I would recommend any company to consider Scott for their talent development."
Jane Van Sickle Director of Sales, Vancouver Canada 
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