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Chris Bailey

Productivity and Performance Expert | Bestselling Author

Chris Bailey
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TEDxManchester: How to Get Your Brain to Focus
TEDxLiverpool: A More Human Approach to Productivity
TEDxGatineau: The Path to Meaningful Work
Thinking in Threes and Finding Productivity Balance
How To Tame Work Distractions
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Chris Bailey
Speaker Reel
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TEDxManchester: How to Get Your Brain to Focus
TEDxLiverpool: A More Human Approach to Productivity
TEDxGatineau: The Path to Meaningful Work
Thinking in Threes and Finding Productivity Balance
How To Tame Work Distractions

Over the past decade, Chris Bailey has personally experimented with pretty much every productivity hack under the sun to separate what works from what doesn’t. He is one of the most-viewed TED speakers of all time and has been called “the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet” by TED Talks, “a quirky and energetic guide through the productivity thicket” by the Harvard Business Review, and a “productivity mastermind” by WIRED. Bailey’s practical time-saving advice combined with his infectious enthusiasm for the topic, will transform how audiences view productivity at home and work.

Celebrated for making productivity exciting, Bailey’s approach is unique — he doesn’t believe in a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, he argues that we should take the advice that works for us and leave the rest. To date, Bailey’s productivity experiments have run the gambit from curious to ridiculous, seeing him meditate for 35 hours in a week, use his smartphone for only 30 minutes a day, work 90-hour weeks, and more. He combines lessons from his entertaining experiments with the latest research in neuroscience to show audiences how they can apply different tactics to accomplish more — while actually enjoying the process.

Bailey is the author of three internationally bestselling books — The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and How to Calm Your Mind. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages and have been named books of the year by Oprah Magazine, Fortune, The Globe and Mail, and Reader’s Digest. He is also the author of the Audible Original, How to Train Your Mind, and writes a biweekly column on his website, ChrisBailey.com. His fourth book, about the science of goal attainment, will be published globally by Penguin Books in 2026.

Bailey has also written hundreds of articles on productivity and his work has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, The Huffington Post, Harvard Business Review, Lifehacker, GQ, TED, Wired Magazine, BBC, Fortune, and Fast Company. His latest TED Talk, “How to Get Your Brain to Focus”, has been viewed over 17 million times.

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Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

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  • Thank you, Chris Bailey! The session was interactive, engaging and packed with simple, practical techniques to suit all types of people. His conversational, yet concise style meant the session felt relaxing as well as engaging. Chris Bailey was a fantastic speaker to work with and we hope to work with him again soon!

  • We chose Chris as he operates in that unique space between productivity and wellness which was very important to us as we wanted to engage those that may be traditionally put off by pure wellness initiatives. Chris’ presentation was engaging, professionally delivered and most importantly, incredibly practical. If you are looking for a speaker who will have a real impact on the way you work, I highly recommend Chris for your company as well.

  • Chris delivered a fantastic presentation to our organization on the topic of intentionality, energy, attention, and prioritization, as it pertains to productivity and work-life satisfaction. His strategies were succinct and easy to consume by our colleagues. He encouraged us to “take what works, and leave the rest”.

    His approach was so well balanced between presenting research findings surrounding productivity and engaging/interacting with the attendees.

    Chris’s presentation has been the “spark that ignites the fire” of positive change in our organization. Thank you Chris!

  • The return on investment from Chris’ workshop just two short months ago is unquestionably massive, and continues to grow. After the event, I received appreciative feedback from everyone in attendance, from new engineers, to industry-renowned experts with 40+ years of experience. One executive vice-president at my company even went so far as to say that the workshop “changed his life.” Chris’ ideas on how to work with deliberateness and intention have grown to become a part of our everyday conversations. Simply put, we’re accomplishing more and are happier doing it.

  • With the always increasing demands placed on us at work, being productive is hugely important in order to succeed in the workplace and have enough time for our personal interests. Chris presents an elegant framework on managing time, attention and energy in order to increase output and create more personal time. Presenting his research and personal experiments with humour, Chris brings life to a sometimes stuffy topic. Friends and family have noticed my increase in productivity, labelling me, “Mr. Efficiency”. Mr E. thanks you, Chris!

  • We invited Chris to give a 40-minute presentation on productivity for our university’s general assembly with 1,500-2,000 students, faculty, and staff. Chris immediately engaged our audience and held their attention throughout his impeccably-crafted and memorable presentation. Chris speaks confidently about his experience and expertise, while remaining friendly and approachable. Any organization would be hard-pressed to invite a more practical, relevant speaker. I would welcome Chris back any time.

  • Chris Bailey’s keynote on productivity was perfect for our annual customer conference. Chris is an easy going, funny and relatable speaker that can engage any crowd. He kindly did book signings and attended our receptions to give our attendees more time to connect with him on questions and his ideas. I’d recommend Chris to any organization that is looking for effective connect delivered by a young and engaging speaker.

     

  • Chris’ enthusiasm and dedication to understanding and dissecting productivity principles provided incredibly valuable insights for our teams here at Zipcar. Chris was not only a joy to watch, but he was a pleasure to work with!

  • Chris’ passion and humor combined with his practical advice and know-how resonated strongly with our audience — especially in how relevant and timely his talk was. Chris’ personal experience living a productive life gave great learnings that are easy to remember and put to use — both professionally and personally.

  • Chris was a great fit for our project management team.  Personal productivity is a challenge for most these days, and Chris has done the heavy lifting to sift through the various methods and hacks out there to distill productivity into simple concepts.   Chris is entertaining, informative and engaging and was a great choice to help motivate our team to improve their performance through their personal productivity!

  • With his easy going humour and practical wisdom, Chris had our audience hanging on his every word. His message is applicable to all stages of life and career, and I had positive comments from students, alumni and faculty for weeks following his talk. His take home notes hang in my office, reminding me every day that I have the tools for a productive, manageable workflow at my disposal. I would welcome the opportunity to hear Chris speak again!

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