What Is a Productivity Coach? A Beginner's Guide
Productivity Coaching
"Lost time is never found again."—Benjamin Franklin.
Let me begin by dispelling a common myth: Productivity coaching isn't about doing more; it's about using your time in the most efficient way. That's why I also think of myself as a time management coach.
Productivity coaching, in my view, involves helping you use your time in the most productive way. Of course, that's easier said than done. When you're feeling overwhelmed, improving productivity can seem impossible. But "impossible" isn't a word I like to use.
Some productivity coaches focus solely on the sharing of productivity tips, but I delve further into your personal and professional life to understand the reasons for your situation. All I ask from you is to have an open mind and remain receptive to the productivity coach and time management coaching I offer.
If all that sounds good, we have a future together—and that future begins with an initial free, no-obligation discovery meeting. Taking place in my Central London office or via a Zoom call, this meeting will help me ascertain your specific needs and map out the productivity systems that will work for you. Get in touch today to start your personal journey.
What Is a Productivity Coach?
A productivity coach assesses the client's particular strengths and weaknesses before tailoring a strategy designed to deliver a sustainable approach to workplace productivity. Through a series of one-to-one coaching sessions involving productivity advice and personalised learning exercises, we'll collaborate on a new way to approach goal prioritisation and time management.
But I must warn you: I'm not a magician. Unless you're prepared to work hard, make sacrifices, and leave your comfort zone on a regular basis, I can't help you. I'm here to improve productivity across all areas of your life, but you have to remain in the driving seat throughout our journey together.
Do You Need Productivity Coaching?
The productivity world is full of coaches who don't have your best interests at heart. They'll promise you career-changing outcomes without even meeting you. That's not the way I work as a top productivity coach in London. That's why every new relationship begins with a free, no-obligation assessment—which can last up to two hours.
If you're not sure whether or not productivity coaches can help you, ask yourself if one or more of the following scenarios applies to you:
You Just Can't Find the Time
You see your peers delivering exceptional results and taking on more and more responsibilities, so why can you do the same? It just feels like there aren't enough hours in the day.
You're Missing Out on What's Most Important to You
To simply keep up with your workload and get from one day to the next, you're sacrificing time doing the things you love—with the people you love. It's affecting your mental well-being and personal development.
You Know You're Capable of More
You know you have the aptitude and drive to succeed, but your lack of productivity skills is holding your career back. You should be way ahead of where you are now.
You're Struggling to Prioritise Your Workload
There's so much work on your desk, and more keeps coming. You need more clarity in order to prioritise your to-do list and get ahead. You want to increase productivity in your professional life, but you simply don't know where to start.
Longer and Longer Working Hours Aren't Bearing Fruit
Your lack of productivity skills means you're having to put more and more hours in. As a result, you're tired and despondent. And, conversely, the more hours you work, the less productive you become.
Your Work Volume is Overwhelming
You simply can't cope with your everyday tasks and responsibilities. You're treading water instead of being proactive and making strategic career decisions.
Take Control of Your Career
If you recognise yourself in any of the scenarios I've listed above, the right productivity coach can make a huge difference to your professional life. As long as you're prepared to leave your ego at the door, work hard, and remain open to fresh ideas, I can help. Contact me today to begin your journey to increased productivity with a free, no-obligation discovery meeting with me.
Can Productivity Coaches Improve Your Personal Life?
Whether you like it or not, your personal life is inextricably linked to your work life. Productivity coaches have to find a way to balance these two facets of your life, which requires deep work on your psychological traits and a focused approach based on your strengths and weaknesses.
But if you're prepared to embrace change and place your trust in one of the best productivity coaches in London, improvements to your overall quality of life are almost guaranteed.
A productivity coach isn't just interested in effective time management—although that's very important—they're interested in changing your entire mindset.
Whether it's time management or digital productivity, embracing ways to squeeze more quality work into every hour of the day will inevitably give you more time to pursue a better life.
What Does a Productivity Coach Do?
The best productivity coaches don't explain exactly what they do until they've assessed the client. That's why I always begin a new relationship with an in-depth consultation.
That said, my personalised coaching sessions are built around the key responsibilities of a professional productivity coach.
Assesses and Plans
There are too many so-called productivity gurus in the UK who claim to know exactly how to make you more productive without taking a minute to get to know you. That's not my approach. All my clients receive an initial, completely free consultation, which allows me to gauge their needs and plan a coaching programme accordingly.
When you turn to me for support—and experienced life coach—I'll focus on your specific needs, and not what it says in the "manual".
Personalises the Process
What worked for my last client won't work for you. While I always rely on certain principles, approaches, and digital tools, I can't deliver results unless I personalise my productivity coaching programmes for all my clients.
You will only be able to achieve your personal goals with a personal development plan. I'll dig deep into your psyche, your history, and your current situation to identify where, how, and why you're failing to be productive. I'll then work with you to set long-term goals to address each issue.
Sets Prioritised Goals
Setting goals isn't easy, but I've been a productivity coach for long enough to know that prioritising them is where things can get really tricky.
There will be times when trying to tackle multiple tasks and objectives simply brings you to a grinding halt. Taking on each goal in turn allows you to make steady progress and address the right things at the right time. And the sense of satisfaction you get from achieving a prioritised goal can provide you with the motivation to take on the next one.
Uses Various Productivity Tools
Call them what you like: tools, techniques, methods, digital productivity solutions, or time management coaching strategies. I'll use various proven tools and processes to help you save time, improve your productivity levels, and make space for the important things in life.
Shifts Mindsets
It's easy to become despondent or overly stressed when your workload seems insurmountable and unsustainable. But I'm here as a positive productivity coach to tell you that your mindset is everything. Together, we'll change the way you think about and react to changing priorities, tasks, and responsibilities.
Demands Accountability
I can manage your productivity programme for you, but I can't be there with you 24/7. This isn't a perfect science. Things will go wrong, and you will suffer setbacks along the way. All I insist on is that you're the person who takes full accountability—for your actions, inaction, and the outcomes you deliver.
Motivates When Necessary
I know I might come across as abrupt and overly direct at times, but it's only because I know that this approach cuts through the bull, saves time, and prioritises our important work together. But make no mistake: When I sense that you need a pat on the back or fire in your belly, I'll make sure you get exactly what you need.
Delivers Honest Feedback
What good can lying or sugarcoating things do for your long-term future? I've spent enough time in this industry to know that honesty is always the best policy. If you fu**ed up, I'll tell you. If you're too quick to succumb to distractions, I'll be the first to let you know.
Deliver's Long-Term Change
I will not only help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals. I will help you achieve your lifetime vision and dreams. Remember, dreams do not just come true; we make them come true!
Who Typically Seeks the Help of Productivity Coaches?
My work ranges from one-to-one sessions with entrepreneurs to group coaching sessions with global corporations. What's important is that I deliver my best productivity solutions to the right people. Whether that's focused on digital productivity methods or changing damaging, everyday habits, I will always tailor my approach to the needs of the person or people sitting in front of me.
Business Executives
I'm not just a productivity and confidence coach—I'm also a business coach. I work with highly successful executives who need to increase their productivity levels in order to take the next step in their careers.
People Looking for a Change of Career
Career change often requires more to for learning and development. I help people maintain focus and prioritise their primary tasks. This approach can create the time needed to pursue new challenges.
Entrepreneurs and Sole Traders
A lot of my work involves working with people who are right at the beginning of their careers. I provide the developmental resources, ongoing support, and insights entrepreneurs and sole traders need for personal growth and the development of ideas.
Creatives
In my experience, creatives are particularly susceptible to problems related to managing their time effectively. Not only that, but they are also prone to distractions and procrastination. I work with creatives to develop highly personalised techniques and strategies designed to give their creativity the time it needs to flourish.
My Approach to Productivity Coaching in the UK
Most productivity coaches in the UK have strategies they turn to when people ask for help. I have developed a unique strategy called Vision GPS, and it offers practical and developmental advice on how to fulfil your potential.
Vision GPS
V – Vision
Why do you need to become more productive? Do you need to improve your results in order to secure a big promotion? Is money your motivation? Are you in the game simply for the prestige or power? Together, we'll map out a vision for your long-term success—and use it as a powerful motivational tool.
G – Goals
You won't be able to make your vision a reality overnight. Baby steps over a number of years offer the typical route to achieving your ultimate goal in life. That's why I work with my clients to create a series of time-sensitive goals. Every time you achieve a goal, you'll feel motivated and empowered to take on the next one with increased enthusiasm.
P – Planning
You can't hope to make a difference in your life without a long-term strategy. In addition, you need short-term strategies to help you deliver sustainable change to your productivity levels. Together, we'll figure out a master plan that takes you from my office to the life you've always dreamed of.
S – Systems
Every plan requires a day-to-day and week-to-week approach. We'll use technology, various business tools, insights, and support mechanisms to create a series of systems to make your everyday life easier and more productive. From time management strategies to developing soft skills, these systems will deliver sustainable change for long-term success.
MY CLIENTS SAY
Jake is a fantastic coach who gets to the core of the issues excellently. He helped me to take drastic steps (they were needed!), which brought me a massive shift in my business and my family life. Now, I work less, earn double that I used to and have more time for my kids. What I like about Jake is that he can be straightforward if needed and when necessary. He is not afraid to ask the difficult (fundamental) questions when the situation calls for them. An outstanding return on investment! Thank you, Jake. See you again soon.
What a tremendous coach. Jake has a very unique and powerful style. His help allowed me to fix my objectives and build a very profitable online business. He pushed me to reach my full potential! I have been motivated and inspired, and have learned powerful tools for my business and personal life. I feel the happiest in my entire life. Thank you so much. You are a huge inspiration, Jake!
Jake has had an enormous effect on my motivation, my decision making and discovering my true potential. Over the past year, I have found my dream job, got out of a toxic relationship, lost weight and started my own part-time business. I found Jake's coaching to be superb and life-changing. The best investment in my life.
When I started coaching with Jake, I was in the darkest depths of my relationship, my business, and my entire life. I was a walking shadow, and I couldn't see any light at the end of the tunnel... However, Jake helped me to turn everything around and put me on the right tracks. His coaching helped me to change how I can see the world. The impact it has had on my business and personal life is priceless. His business ideas are so easy to implement and at the same time very powerful!
Jake's work as a coach has had tremendously positive feedback on my life. I feel like a different person. Working with Jake has helped me to concentrate on my vision, goals and the essential ACTIONS! Without a doubt, he has helped me achieve more in a few months than I did in the last five years. I am a different person now compared to when I initially started my coaching sessions with Jake.
The only thing I can say is a "huge thank you, Jake"! I already had the right tools in place to create a good income. However, Jake added a few missing puzzles to my plan and helped me accelerate my income tremendously in just a few weeks. He could see what I was missing and helped me to make the right decisions and changes. It wasn't always easy, but it was worth it.
Jake helped me change my life when I felt lost. I decided to work with him because I wanted to change my career path. With his genuine personality and sense of humour, I instantly connected with him. He helped me find my new way, and I am now doing what I always wanted to do, but wasn't brave enough to try. Jake believed in me when I doubted every action and feeling I had. He pushed me to my limits, so I had to break them, and to my surprise, I did.
There aren't any words that could describe how much Jake has supported me through his coaching. His knowledge, experience, and professionalism are to be admired. He will always go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. The new approach and tools I now have, enable me to have a much stronger focus and plan to action in achieving my deepest dreams. I also like his (sometimes brutal) honesty and speaking the "truth", exactly how it is. Only a coach can tell you what you have to fix to get better results. He doesn't just cheerlead his clients through the highs, but also through the challenges. I decided to extend his services to another few months for other problems and goals. I look forward to working with you again and again.
Jake offers an excellent service. It is incomplex and at the same time full of wisdom. He was able, in a straightforward way, to help me find my inner truth. At the same time, he inspires, not only through his fantastic support, faith, and confidence but also with his contagious vibrancy and beautiful personality. My self-belief and determination have soared. I can honestly say since coaching with Jake, my life has never been lovely. I wholeheartedly recommend him as your life coach!
Coaching sessions with Jake were life-changing. Even after one or two sessions, there were absolute and distinct differences in my thinking and in the actions that I took in my business and day-to-day life. In addition to confidence, he helped me develop valuable sales and communication skills that helped me grow my business. He made me find ways to overcome my limiting beliefs. Jake opened up the doors to those talents and ideas that had never crossed my mind before. He is truly a fantastic example and representative of the coaching industry. I now know for sure that working with a coach can not only multiply your productivity but also give you more freedom and help achieve incredible business goals.
Jake! The only thing I can say is THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You have changed my life for the better. Finally, I feel like I am alive. Thank you for showing me that I can do what I always wanted to do.
Choosing to work with Jake has been one of my best decisions. I was a little bit doubtful about life coaching. However, I decided to give it a go after the first session with this amazing man, and I was blown away by his style and knowledge. He's helped me to clarify my vision, find exactly what I want from life, lay out the path for my future, and gain new insight into how to carry out my life goals. All our coaching sessions were run in both a professional and friendly manner. However, Jake likes to get to the core of every problem and could be strict and firm, but only to help you get your best. Most importantly, he helped me overcome my eating disorder problem. He has changed my entire life. It was a privilege to work with him.
Jake is a great coach. My sessions with him were fantastic and open minded. I thought I knew a lot, but he gave a lesson that we can not ever stop learning and getting better. Jake is very intelligent, alert and unique. He looks through people to find the right path for everyone he works with. He is very experienced and I'm truly grateful for the support he gave us to work through this troubling time. He is definitely made for being a life coach.
Working with Jake gave me tremendous confidence and motivation. He is an excellent coach, and I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for one. He took me from talented but with a lack of confidence and self-belief to a bold athlete. He has taught me to dream big dreams, aim to the top and to be the best. Now I am interested only in the 1st place - second place is the first place among the last ones.
Getting a coach was one of my best decisions in life! If you are hesitating, please STOP! In my case in a few short months, I went from procrastinating and agonising over taking my next step, to putting myself out there and succeeding! It was an amazing and profound experience. Jake is intuitive and positive. And most importantly, he doesn't waste time. His style is an excellent balance of “let's get things done” and also creative and exploratory. He seems to know when to focus on the concrete goals and when to explore our motivations and feelings.
Jake is a charming coach to work with. He is not only a great listener but also very generous with his time when needed. He is very determined to help you with achieving your best version of yourself. He helps you assert yourself and take daily actions in order to complete your goal. He helped me reveal my inside genius and also discover that I am really able to be successful in all areas of my life. Jake helped me a lot. I was in a very stuck position when I met Jake. Thanks to his magic, I am on my way of taking on the whole world! He has helped me to discover ways to improve many areas of my life and he has helped me to create the foundation for my new future, the things I would never think could happen to me.
Jake coached and mentored me through the first phases of my internet company. He is a very talented, knowledgeable and experienced businessman. I cannot speak highly enough about him and his incredible help. Jake helped me a lot by merely believing in me and my business. My confidence soared through the roof from the very first chat with this brilliant man. He helped me set up my own online fashion business, and it is running very successfully now. Thank you for your impressive help. Keep doing what you are doing!
I can highly recommend Jake and his excellence services. He helped, mentored me and coached me to take me and my business to the next level. And then another and another one. I can not thank him enough!
Before my coaching sessions with Jake, I was in a terrible position. My relationship was in a bad state, my feelings and sense of self-worth were very low, and I was barely able to stay emotionally stable. I hated my job and my whole life. However, since working with Jake, I've become much stronger, my self-belief went through the roof, and I know how valuable I am. I have found a company I love to work for, and my relationships with others are much more profound and exciting.
I have just one word to describe this guy: Phenomenal! Jake gave me the tools, insights, and courage to chase my real dreams. Thanks to life coaching with Jake, my life has changed dramatically! I am now on my way to realise my biggest dreams and goals. The techniques Jake has given me are life-changing. Jake is the best coach I have ever met.
Turbocharge Your Career with an Initial Consultation Session
I'm a productivity and career coach who prefers the face-to-face approach. That's why I offer in-person coaching sessions at my London office, which is located at 2a Prebend Street. N1 8PT.
Contact me today to arrange your free, no-obligation discovery meeting and take the first step to becoming the productivity powerhouse you know you can be! Simply fill out the form below, and let us start that magical journey together!
