Where does motivation come from? Why do some people seem to have vast reserves of it, and others struggle to achieve the elusive ‘tunnel vision’? In an age of technological overload, how can you better organise your priorities without risk of distraction?

In this fascinating, actionable masterclass with Mark Channon, author of The Memory Workbook, you will learn how to deal with sources of distraction and optimise your time without overloading yourself. Not only will you unlock the science of inattention, you will discover how to better identify your priorities, how to create boundaries that enable you to reach them, and how to focus and refocus your mind to retain important information.

Essential for anyone who has found the past year to be a stopper in their motivation and productivity, this evening workshop provides actionable techniques that you can put to good use right away.

Course content

The science of inattention and where it comes from
Distraction and how to tackle it at the source
Information overload in an age of technology
Practical tools for improving productivity
Focusing your mind, retaining important information and increasing your verbal communication skills

Tutor profile

Mark Channon is a mindset coach and startup consultant. After creating the quiz show Monkhouse’s Memory Masters for the BBC, he became one of the first grand masters of memory in the world. Mark is the author of several books including The Memory Workbook and Improve Your Memory: Sharpen Focus and Improve Performance. Last year he also coached Gok Wan, Joey Essex and Valerie Singleton on Channel 4’s Can I Improve My Memory? After 25 years of experience working as a coach and launching digital products for the likes of BBC and Microsoft, Mark now works with individuals and startups to find their flow, improve productivity and advance their career or business.

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6pm GMT | 7pm CET | 10am PST | 1pm EST

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How to improve your productivity and focus