Harold Taylor

Time Management Expert and Professional Organizer

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 17 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. In addition he writes two bi-weekly electronic reports with a circulation of over 2,000 managers and professionals. His ideas have appeared in a broad range of publications, including Reader’s Digest, Chatelaine, Woman’s Day, Canadian Banker, Flare and Executive Magazine.

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. 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.

As a time management consultant, Harold Taylor has presented training programs in Mexico, England, Holland and New Zealand as well as in the United States and Canada. He has conducted training programs for such companies as Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s, Ford Electronics, IBM Canada, Coca Cola, Caterpillar, Campbell Soup, 3M, Merck Frosst, Duracell, Norvartis and Philips Electronics.

His first book, published in 1981, Making Time Work For You, was a Canadian bestseller. It was translated into five languages and published in fourteen countries. Beaufort in New York published it as a hardcover and Dell Pocket Books published it as a mass-market pocket book. It was last updated in 2008. Originally published in hardcover format in Canada by General Publishing in 1984, Delegate: the Key to Successful Management has since been reprinted and published in a dozen countries, translated into several languages and used in organizations throughout the world.

Topics:

Living at the Speed of Stress�
In this fast-paced, humorous presentation on the causes, consequences and cures of excessive stress, Harold shares personal experiences, research and anecdotes that will keep you entertained as well as enlightened. He explains why "Type A" personalities are not necessarily at risk, why anger is more dangerous than speed, and how you can remain calm and effective in a stressful environment. "Life is a rat race only if you're a rat," he claims.
Procrastination: The Only Thing We Have Time For�
Harold’s rapid-fire one liners and humorous anecdotes keep you off guard as he slams home the truth -- most of us are putting off living.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 90-Minute Hour�
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. Ideal for luncheons or slots in the program where time is limited, Harold's rapidfire 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.
The North American Packrat�
"People don't clean out junk drawers; they just rearrange the junk in a more orderly manner." � Harold will have you laughing at yourself as he reveals how we suffocate ourselves with our possessions. Everyone will relate to the situations depicted as Harold 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 injects ideas, suggestions, how-to's, into the presentation.
The Power of Goals�
What's the good of being on the fast track if it doesn't go anywhere? In this lively, hands-on workshop, Harold reviews the myths and realities of personal goal-setting, and shows that the goal-setting process need not be complicated. He explains the pitfalls as well as the triumphs, explains the essentials for achievement, and provides examples from his own experience as well as the experience of others. Participants will develop their own mission statement and set some personal goals using the "extrapolation technique."

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"You exceeded our expectations...the partners left with a very clear message, but smiling and feeling good about the whole experience.� � Your presentation style was superb. I would recommend you unequivocally to any prospective client". Senior Partner, Deloitte & Touche.

"You're definitely a first-rate speaker!� We found you very easy to listen to...you had our full attention".� � Ontario Hydro.

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Time Management Expert and Professional Organizer

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