Harold Taylor,

CSP Hall of Fame Personal Effectiveness, Stress, Time/Self Management.

Topics

Procrastination: The Only Thing We Have Time For

Did you know that Harold developed this talk over 12 years ago, and never got around to advertising it? But he's cured! And he shares the secret of developing the do-it-now habit in this information-packed presentation. His 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.

Recommended Time: 1/2 hour
Target Audience: Everyone. Situations depicted are from everyday life both at home and at the office.

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. "We had brown paper bags filled with brown paper bags..." 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. And at the close, you will have an irresistible urge to throw out half your household.

Recommended Time: 1/2 hour
Target Audience: Everyone who lives in a house or apartment (with a few business examples thrown in). Ideal for homemakers.

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 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.

"How-to's" included in this session include getting rid of the backlog of work, handling your in-basket material, keeping on top of paperwork and projects, proper use of a planning calendar, developing a follow-up system, and keeping track of assignments, telephone calls, and visits.

Recommended Time: 1 hour
Target Audience: Business people at all levels.

Is There Life After Planning?

"You can plan long range, but you cannot perform long range." In this instructional talk, laced with his inimitable brand of humour, Harold explains how to get things done. He explains how to translate goals into action through the use of a time planner. Among the hints: how to schedule realistically, making appointments with yourself, gaining commitment on the part of yourself and others, coordinating the planner and the follow-up file, and making time for family and friends.

"If you want something to happen in your life, you've got to schedule it!" A practical description of how to increase personal productivity.

Recommended Time: 1/2 hour
Target Audience: Business people at all levels. Can be tailored to homemakers as well.

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.

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 when over 80 percent of all diseases are attributed to stress.

Recommended Time: 1/2 hour
Target Audience: Business people at all levels. Can be tailored to homemakers as well.

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."

Recommended Time: 1/2 hour
Target Audience: Business people at all levels. Can be tailored to homemakers as well.