Chris Bailey Keynote Speaker

  • Productivity coach and consultant
  • Bestselling author, "Hyperfocus," and "The Productivity Project"
  • Published author in 16 languages

Chris Bailey's Biography

Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, and the bestselling author of three books about productivity: Hyperfocus, The Productivity Project and How to Calm Your Mind. Chris’s books have been published in 35 languages.

Chris writes widely about productivity and speaks to organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive, without hating the process.

His work has garnered coverage in media including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, The Sunday Times, the BBC, and New York Magazine.

Some of his recent articles include  ‘CNBC: 5 tips for staying laser-focused from productivity expert Chris Bailey’, ‘Fast Company: How to solve complex problems (by not focusing on them)’, and ‘Toronto Star: How ‘scatterfocus’ can improve focus and attention span’. Chris was also recently featured in GQ in an article about how to be less distracted and get more done.

Chris spends most of his time meditating, reading, writing, drinking large amounts of green tea in one sitting, and researching and experimenting with productivity.

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Chris Bailey's Speaking Topics

  • How to Calm Your Mind

  • How to Get Your Brain to Focus

  • Custom Talk | A Fresh Approach to Productivity

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Videos of Chris Bailey

The path to meaningful work: Chris Bailey at TEDxGatineau
A More Human Approach to Productivity | Chris Bailey | TEDxLiverpool
How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester

Books by Chris Bailey

chris bailey book
How To Calm Your Mind

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