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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

Greg McKeown

Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  • 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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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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Testimonials

Greg is a total pro and added tremendous value to our summit. The presentation was very, very good.

Apple

I knew it would be great. But it was SO much better than I was expecting!

Nike

Your presentation was very engaging and the dialogue continued during the day. Essentialism is spreading.

Google

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What is Greg McKeown's speaking style like?

Greg McKeown structures his keynotes around named frameworks — such as Essentialism and the 10X Dilemma — paired with numbered, actionable tools (e.g. five counterintuitive tools, four key communication actions) that attendees can apply immediately, often accompanied by a time-bound challenge such as a 21-Day Challenge to embed the practices post-event.

What topics does Greg McKeown specialise in?

Greg McKeown speaks on essentialism and prioritisation, effortless productivity and avoiding burnout, and team communication and clarity. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, "Essentialism" and "Effortless", with over three million readers across more than 45 languages.

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