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Bestselling author & productivity expert

Greg McKeown

Transform workplace productivity with Greg McKeown, bestselling author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Greg works with global organisations to simplify and focus, helping them to design sustainable productivity systems which combat and prevent burnout. Greg is the author of two New York Times bestsellers published in 45+ languages and a top-ranked podcast host.

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Greg McKeown

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Key topics about

  • Leadership strategist helping organisations eliminate nonessential activities
  • NYT bestselling author on essentialism and productivity
  • Advisor to leading global companies including Apple and Google
Greg McKeown is a productivity thought leader who helps individuals and organisations eliminate nonessential activities to focus on what truly matters. His practical approach to simplification has transformed how leaders worldwide approach work and life. As the author of two New York Times bestsellers, "Essentialism" and "Effortless", Greg has reached over 3 million readers through his books which have been published in more than 45 languages. He hosts The Greg McKeown Podcast, featuring conversations with influential leaders, consistently ranked in the top 5 self-improvement podcasts. Greg equips organisations to combat today's overwhelming complexity by teaching actionable frameworks for prioritisation. His methodology helps teams identify their highest contribution activities, eliminate unnecessary distractions, and design systems that make important work easier. This approach directly addresses the burnout and decision fatigue that plagues modern workplaces. Greg's insights have been lauded by numerous world-leading organisations, including Amazon, Airbnb, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Google, and Apple. Audiences leave Greg's presentations with practical tools to distinguish the vital tasks from the trivial, create clearer decision-making processes, and establish sustainable productivity habits. His evidence-based strategies help professionals achieve better results with less effort. Book Greg McKeown to give your team the clarity needed to focus on what truly matters in an increasingly distracted world.

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Topics, Sessions and Talks

Effortless: The Disciplined Pursuit Of Simple
Greg McKeown explores the misconception that relentless work leads to success, often resulting in exhaustion and stagnation. He emphasises the counterproductive cycle of working harder yet achieving less. McKeown presents an empowering perspective, suggesting that success can be simpler. Attendees will learn to identify the 10X Dilemma that hinders progress, discover five counterintuitive tools to advance without burnout, and understand how Radical Gratitude can transform challenges into opportunities.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less
In his keynote, Greg McKeown tackles the issue of being busy yet unproductive in our hyperconnected world. He presents a transformative mindset that empowers attendees to identify what is essential, eliminate distractions, and streamline their execution. Participants will learn the value of Essentialism, three key practices for applying it, and receive a 21-Day Challenge with actionable steps to implement these strategies effectively in their personal and professional lives.
Please Don't Misunderstand Me
Greg McKeown emphasises that teams often face disorientation rather than distraction, leading to counterfeit agility where real issues remain unaddressed. Advanced communicators enhance team performance by reducing noise and improving clarity through four key actions: listening to create safety, reflecting to ensure truth, speaking clearly, and confirming understanding. In today’s work environment, success hinges on asking the right questions and amplifying quiet voices. Attendees will learn how to become effective Signalists, fostering high-performing teams.

Why We Recommend Booking Greg

Greg McKeown, bestselling author and productivity thought leader, empowers organisations to combat workplace complexity by teaching actionable frameworks that eliminate the nonessential and focus on what truly matters. Book Greg to give your team the clarity and practical tools they need to achieve better results with less effort in today's increasingly distracted world.

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Greg McKeown specialises in discussing essentialism, productivity, leadership and high performance and more.
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Greg delivers engaging, impactful presentations that spark ongoing dialogue and inspire action. Audiences consistently praise his clarity, practical insights, and ability to make complex ideas accessible and memorable.
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Yes, Greg McKeown offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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