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Jake Smolarek

Time Management Coach London

As featured in „The Times, Business Insider & Yahoo”

27k+ hours spent coaching
18+ years of coaching experience
1600+ happy clients
177+ testimonials

Time Management Coaching in a Nutshell

Beat procrastination and get more done in less time with the help of a time management coach who will help you squeeze every last drop of potential out of every day.

There is nothing more daunting than the thought that you never have enough time. You work long hours and complete your tasks, yet the feeling that you are still not doing enough nags away at you.

I know what it feels like. I’ve been there. I’ve struggled with time management in the past, and it wasn’t until I took control that I was able to fulfil my potential.

Stop whinging. Stop blaming others. Stop looking for excuses. And most of all, stop trying to improve the results you’re delivering simply by throwing more hours at the problem.

Whatever the root causes of your poor time management happen to be, I can help you address them. But you’ll need to take accountability. You got yourself into this position, so only you can get yourself out of it.

Maybe you have trouble meeting your deadlines, and it feels like you can never deliver your work on time. Perhaps your obsession with spending every spare minute in the office simply to keep up with your peers is gradually breaking down the relationships you hold dearest.

The issue is simple: You lack the time management skills to get the most out of your potential. My approach to time management coaching begins with an initial assessment, which is completely free. If you’re ready to stop looking for excuses and start looking for solutions, contact me today to book your initial discovery meeting.

Success Stories

Real Clients. Real Success. Real Results.
From feeling stuck professionally to landing a role far beyond what he expected. This is Egis’s story:

“Within the first couple of months of coaching, I achieved several incredible outcomes. I found an amazing, well-paid job, far beyond what I had expected, all with Jake’s support. I also entered a happy relationship, moved into the flat I had always dreamed of, started travelling the world, and gained a deeper understanding of myself. The journey has been truly transformative.” 

Egis — Business Change Manager at London’s Leading Law Firm

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Level Up From Busy To Productive.

Time: Mother Nature’s Most Precious Asset.

Not one for procrastination, I want to get right to the point. I’ve developed a time management strategy that works, and it involves not spending too much time explaining myself. So, let’s start with a few simple questions.

  • Do you long for more hours during the day?
  • Do you describe yourself as perpetually busy and overwhelmed?
  • Do you feel constant time pressure?
  • Do you keep missing deadlines?

If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then you might be in the same situation as a lot of my clients at the beginning of their journey with me.

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Maybe it’s time to start working with a professional time management coach.

Maintaining high levels of productivity and focus every day is a difficult task, but there are ways to maximise your performance and maintain it in the long term. As your time management coach, my job is to guide and assist you in setting up plans and strategies to ensure that all your tasks are completed on a timely basis.

No, I don’t mean working longer hours or sacrificing time with your family. That’s counterproductive. Time management coaching involves helping you make the most out of every minute. There are many ways to achieve that goal, including prioritising tasks and learning when and how to say “no”.

I will introduce you to a set of techniques and proven processes that have helped numerous of my clients. These techniques will help you manage your time more efficiently, achieve more, and become more productive than ever before.

But before you read on, I must warn you that I’m not like other time management coaches. I don’t accept excuses – I simply don’t have time for that bu****it. I have my own businesses to focus on, as well as other time management clients.

But if you’re ready to quit moaning and channel that energy into improving your work-life balance, I’m prepared to help. Book your free discovery consultation today to get started.

What Is Time Management Coaching?

Secret: You can’t manage time; you have to manage yourself!

We live during times that demand high productivity and focus in a stressful environment. Most people struggle to find a proper work-life balance while still advancing in their careers.

The world seems to spin just a bit faster for all of us, and it is common to feel pressured by time.

This is where time management coaches step in to help their clients better manage their priorities and develop time investment skills that involve the more effective use of every minute of the day.

Whether you just want to be more productive, are thinking about a career change, or starting your own business, time can be both your friend and your enemy.

My job as your time management coach isn’t to tell you how to manage your time; it involves giving you the resources and motivation to do it yourself.

It’s amazing what we can achieve when there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. In this case, that pot of gold is the life you’ve always dreamed of.

How to Improve Your Time Management Skills

For starters, you have to take responsibility and accountability. Then, you have to drop your defensive guard. Yes, I might hit you with a few truth bombs during our coaching sessions, but it’s not personal. In fact, it’s the opposite. I want my clients to improve their time management skills…I want them to find fulfilment. That’s one of the reasons I’m often abrupt and direct.

Time management coaching is the solution to these particular problems. It’s a guidance and support system that leads you to time freedom, helps you improve your overall success rate, and enables you to complete tasks and achieve results in less time.

Time management coaching sessions will help you keep procrastination to a minimum, eliminate low-value activities, and free up many hours of your time. Better time management can have a positive influence on anybody and everybody.

The Benefits of Working With a Time Management Coach

Working with a time management coach has many potential benefits for every individual. Usually, the most important advantage is an improvement in the work-life balance, which helps you clarify your priorities.

Time management also helps you erase the feeling of being overloaded and overwhelmed, which leads to lower stress levels and a healthier lifestyle. Cooperation with a coach will also enable you to change busy work into effective work and improve your effectiveness. It will take you away from poor time management habits and help you become a productivity beast!

Time management coaching also helps you to regain control over your day and discourages procrastination. Have more time for everything you love to do, rejuvenation, and achieving your goals.

You feel frustrated at your inability to achieve your goals because you’re not getting the results your effort warrants. Guess what: This isn’t about hard work or effort—it’s about working more effectively and deciding what and what isn’t worthy of your time.

Time Management Skills and Techniques You Will Learn To Improve Your Business and Personal Life

These skills are important to anybody who wants to succeed in both their professional and personal life. During our coaching sessions, I will introduce you to a number of time management tips that will improve your prioritisation and organisational skills. Here are just a few of them:

  • Using a time log to assess your current productivity levels and daily priorities
  • Discover the ABCDE system of creating priorities, and learn what is truly important
  • Explore the Salami system of dealing with feeling overwhelmed
  • Learn how to use daily, monthly, and yearly planners effectively
  • Get rid of your key misuses of time and create new behavioural patterns that will help you reach your goals faster.
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Proper Time Management: Let an Expert Advise You

There’s a better balance between the work life and the private life for everyone; it’s just a matter of identifying the obstacles in the way of better time management. Many of these issues will be personal to you, so this can’t be a one-size-fits-all program.

If you know you can do better at work, without any further damage to your family relationships, all you need is some guidance from a professional time management coach to reach your full potential.

I know how to help you organize your day-to-day schedule and shift your mindset so that you complete your responsibilities in a timely fashion.

I know how to help you grow both personally and professionally without feeling undue pressure during my time management training program.

Your inability to manage your time effectively is your fault—no one else’s. So, grow a backbone, admit responsibility, and let me help you become the best possible version of yourself.

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My Clients Say

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 has gone 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.

Tina Patel – Lawyer

When I began working with Mr Smolarek, the business was under considerable strain. Too many decisions were coming back to me, and several key roles were not working as they should. He helped me look at the organisation with much greater clarity. We made some difficult changes, strengthened the structure and put better people in the right positions. Within a quarter, margins had doubled.
UPDATE: I first worked with Mr Smolarek in 2020 and continued for over five years. He still visits our London headquarters periodically to offer an independent perspective.

Daniel Williams – Director & Co-owner

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 track. 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!

Ben C. – Business owner (Surname withheld for privacy)

Jake’s work as a business coach has had a tremendous impact on both my business and my life. Working with him helped me focus on my vision, goals and the actions that actually mattered. In just a few months, I made more progress than I had in the previous five years. I became much clearer about what I wanted and far more decisive about what needed to happen next.

Neil Coker – Founder and CEO

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, but Jake added a few missing pieces to my plan and helped me grow my coaching business much faster. In just a few weeks, he helped me see what I was missing, make better decisions, and improve how I was positioning and developing the business. It wasn’t always easy, but it was worth it.

Denise Green – Peak Performance Coach

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.

Tom Bayliss – Writer and editor

Working with Jake changed the way I thought about my business and the decisions I was making. Even after the first few sessions, I could see things more clearly and approach problems differently. He helped me improve my sales and communication, challenged some of the assumptions that were holding me back and pointed out opportunities I had not considered. Over time, I became more productive, made better decisions and had more freedom in how I ran the business.

Phillip Larsen – CEO

I had a good job and was earning well, but I wanted to build something of my own. I found Jake online, booked an initial consultation and told him I had no idea what that business should be. Through our conversations, I became interested in online advertising. Jake encouraged me to take it seriously and helped me turn it into a business.
UPDATE 2026: Seven years later, I still run the agency full-time. I deliberately kept it small and specialised, working with freelancers and focusing mainly on advertising for cleaning businesses across London and other UK cities.

Magda Kowalczuk – Agency Owner

By the time I was introduced to Jake, I had already built a successful fashion business, but I was carrying too much of it myself. The company was growing, the pressure was increasing, and I had very few people around me who truly understood what it meant to run a business.
Jake helped me think more clearly, challenge my assumptions and make better decisions. Over time, the business became larger, more profitable and far less dependent on me.
UPDATE: I first worked with Jake in 2019. In 2026, I sold the business in a lower nine-figure deal and began considering what I wanted to build next.

Barbara Johnson – Fashion Entrepreneur

I started working with Jake in 2020 when I was 22 and trying to turn my fitness work into a proper business. He helped me understand the commercial side, including sales, branding, marketing and positioning. Within about six months, I was earning £10,000-£14,000 a month and had built a six-figure business. Jake gave me structure, challenged my thinking and helped me focus on what actually moved the business forward. His guidance made a real difference in how quickly I progressed.
UPDATE: By the second quarter of 2026, I had grown the business to eight figures in annual revenue.

Rakesh Patel – Fitness Entrepreneur

Jake, thank you. You genuinely changed my life for the better. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I was really moving forward and doing what I had always wanted to do. You helped me believe that I could make it happen, and then actually start doing it. That confidence carried into my business as well. I started making clearer decisions, taking opportunities more seriously and building with much more purpose than before.

Romario Ramirez – Business owner, Speaker & Artist

Jake is a great coach. Our conversations challenged the way I was looking at several problems and reminded me that there is always more to learn. He is very observant, experienced and good at seeing what may be difficult to notice when you are too close to a situation. I am genuinely grateful for the support and perspective he gave us during a difficult period. I can see why business coaching suits him so well.

Steven P. – COO of a large corporation (Surname withheld for privacy)

When I started working with Jake, the business was doing around £6 million in turnover, but too much still depended on me. Jake helped me see that I had become the bottleneck and pushed me to change the way I was running the company. We improved delegation, brought in the right support and put better systems around the business. Once I stepped back from things I should not have been doing, the company grew into eight figures. Jake helped me see what needed to change and held me to it.

Michael Chadwick – Founder

At a certain level, it becomes difficult to get completely honest feedback. Jake gave me that. He challenged some of my assumptions, said things others around me were unlikely to say and helped me look at several decisions more clearly. What I valued most was the directness. There was no need to impress me or agree with me. The conversations helped me sharpen my thinking, delegate better and make cleaner decisions.

Oscar A. – Founder & CEO (Surname withheld for privacy)

Jake coached and mentored me through the early stages of my online business. He gave me confidence, helped me understand what I needed to do and supported me while I built my online fashion company. His guidance made a real difference in those early years, especially when I was still learning how to think about the business and make decisions with more confidence.
UPDATE: I started working with Jake in 2017. Now in 2026, the business is generating more than $40 million in annual turnover.

Jane Ho – Online Entrepreneur

I can highly recommend Jake Smolarek as a business coach. He must be one of the best in the business. He helped me take my business to the next level and become much clearer about the decisions I needed to make. I did not always like what Jake had to say, but he is tough, fair and very direct. Looking back, some of the things I least wanted to hear were exactly what I needed. He helped me see what I was missing and approach the business with much more clarity.

Susan Mason – Business Owner

I worked with Jake for more than 5 years. When we started, I was still employed and building my business from scratch. He helped me make the decisions I needed to make, including leaving my job and going full-time with the business. Over the years, I grew the company from zero to around £2 million in turnover. Jake was there through every stage, helping me with decisions and growth. He was always direct, and I knew I would get his real opinion. Working with him made a huge difference to me and the business. I would highly recommend him to any serious business owner.

Paul Jackson – Business Owner

Jake challenged the way I was looking at the business and pushed me to make a few decisions I had been avoiding for too long. Some were uncomfortable, but they changed the way we led the company and how the business was structured. Within less than twelve months, turnover grew from around £80 million to £140 million. Jake has a very good eye for what is actually getting in the way and is not afraid to say it.

Sean McKenzie – Founder and CEO

Jake is a fantastic business coach who gets to the heart of the problem very quickly. He helped me take some drastic steps (they were needed!), which made a huge difference to both my business and family life. In practical terms, I now work less, earn roughly twice what I used to and have considerably more time with my kids. What I like about Jake is that he can be straightforward when needed. He is not afraid to ask difficult questions when the situation calls for them. An outstanding return on investment. Thank you, Jake. See you again soon.

Peter Barnes – Entrepreneur

Jake is one of those people I call “my people”. He was the business coach I needed when I was trying to get clear on what I wanted to build and how to move forward. His feedback helped me clarify my objectives and build a very profitable online business. He challenged me when I needed it and gave me practical tools I still use in both business and life. I am in a much better place today because of the work we did together. Thank you, Jake.

Robert Yau – Online Entrepreneur

People Also Ask – Time Management Coaching FAQ:

A time management coach is somebody who helps you get a clear vision of where you are spending your energy right now and where you want to spend your time in the future. A time management specialist encourages their clients to become more focused and productive on things that truly matter to them.

As your coach, I’m here to break you free from that overwhelming feeling of always being behind and stuck in procrastination mode. We’ll build a time management system that’s tailor-made for you—one that boosts your efficiency, cuts through the distractions, gets you away from poor time management habits, and helps you focus on the tasks that truly matter.

We’ll dive deep into your unique working style, energy levels, and peak performance hours. By understanding these, we’ll craft a schedule that flows with your natural rhythm, making your time work for you, not against you.

I’ll be your guide as you develop essential skills: setting clear goals, prioritising effectively, and making confident decisions. Together, we’ll ensure that every step you take aligns with your long-term vision.

And throughout this journey, I’ll be your unwavering support system, cheering you on and holding you accountable. We’ll celebrate your victories, learn from any stumbles, and keep refining your time management approach to meet your evolving needs and goals.

Time management coaching is a vital tool for effective time management, another essential component in the modern busy life. As the time management coach London trusts, I understand the struggle to balance work, personal development, and life’s important things.

Through time management training, you learn to manage your hours more wisely, ensuring productivity and well-being even when you work long hours. It’s about creating a life where you can prioritise your tasks and enjoy a fulfilling week without feeling stuck. By working on, and developing your time management skills, not only will your productivity grow, but also your confidence and self-belief. There will be less stress in your life, and you will work smarter.

But it’s not just about getting more done—it’s about feeling better, too. When you’re in charge of your time, stress melts away, your focus sharpens, and you create more room for the things that truly bring you joy in real life. My clients achieve more by doing less and enjoying the time they have left by doing the things they love, like spending it with family, travelling, or writing that book they always wanted to write!

You’ll ditch the feeling of constantly racing against the clock or sacrificing your personal life for work. Instead, you’ll discover a sense of balance and harmony that lets you thrive in every aspect of your life.

Time management coaching isn’t just about ticking off tasks; it’s about designing a life that mirrors your values and dreams. By investing in yourself and your time management skills, you open the door to endless possibilities, reaching your goals with more ease and confidence. Remember, time is your most valuable asset – how you use it will shape your entire life.

For entrepreneurs, time management coaching isn’t just training; it’s a life-changing journey. Balancing business responsibilities with personal life, especially in a fast-paced environment like the UK (and especially London), demands high productivity and accountability. 

As your life and time management coach, I’ll help you create effective strategies, enabling you and your team to focus on marketing, career growth, and managing the many tasks involved with growing a business—to be very precise, a successful business.

Life coaching and time management coaching are all about transforming hours spent into hours invested in your entrepreneurial journey.

Let’s get real about how you manage your time. During the Time Coaching programme, we’ll uncover clever ways to group similar tasks together, set healthy boundaries to safeguard your schedule, and confidently say no to anything that doesn’t fit your bigger picture.

Time management coaching is very individual support that will teach you how to go from one task to another with less effort.

We’ll also tap into technology and automation to take the load off your plate for repetitive tasks, giving you more brainpower to focus on creative and strategic projects. And because staying calm under pressure is a superpower, we’ll dive into mindfulness and stress-management techniques that’ll keep you centred, even when deadlines loom, or curveballs come your way, so you will not feel overwhelmed anymore.

My goal is simple: I want to help you (one-on-one) and your team (group coaching) build a sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle as an entrepreneur. By mastering your time, you’ll hit your business goals without sacrificing your personal well-being, relationships or passions. Think of it as crafting a map to success that lets you thrive both in the office and beyond.

This is what top Time Management Coaches do for a living! Helping you to structure your time effectively. So you can focus on the most important things.

Each session is a collaborative journey tailored to your unique circumstances and aspirations. We’ll start by pinpointing the specific challenges and priorities that are holding you back from making the most of your time.

Are you constantly juggling multiple tasks and feeling frustrated? Are you struggling to meet deadlines? Do you feel stressed by your to-do list? By identifying these pain points, we can develop a personalised roadmap to address them using time management techniques and strategies.

From there, we’ll dive into practical strategies and productivity coaching to optimise your schedule, achieve a better balance, eliminate distractions, and create a focused approach to your work. This might involve exploring time-blocking methods, prioritisation frameworks, or productivity tools that align with your working style.

Together, we’ll craft an action plan tailored to your specific goals, whether it’s completing a major project, achieving a better work-life balance, or simply gaining more control over your daily routine.

Through our collaborative efforts, you’ll not only gain valuable insights but also develop a set of practical tools and techniques to master your time and unlock your full potential. No more stressed days for you anymore.

As your productivity coach, I will share with you the secrets I teach my clients on effective time investment so you will stop wasting time and only “invest” your time! Remember, your time is the most precious asset. Start building your new productivity skills and habits today!

Taking the first step towards greater time management mastery is simple. Reach out to me for an initial consultation session that is free. There’s no obligation to this session. Rather, it’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We’ll talk about your current challenges and aspirations and explore how my coaching can support your journey. And do not feel guilty that you will waste my time. I am London’s top time management coach – I know what I am doing! For me, it is also a good investment!

During the initial consultation session, we’ll delve into your unique circumstances, identify your key goals, and assess whether we’re the right fit to work together. Based on our discussion, I’ll develop a personalised coaching plan that addresses your specific needs and sets you on the path to achieving your desired outcomes by managing time like a pro.

Whether you’re seeking to increase productivity, reduce your stress level, learn new skills, streamline your schedule, reduce anxiety or create a more fulfilling life, this consultation is your first step towards taking control of your time and realising your full potential.

The good news is that even if your time management skills are poor, you can improve them. Top productivity and time management coaches (including myself) will help you with the following time management skills to name the few:

  • Delegating. This is probably the most difficult skill to learn and the most crucial one. You only have 24 hours a day, so if you want to be more productive and have more time, you have to start delegating almost “everything”.
  • Planing. It’s not just about a realistic plan that is important. It is all about the Planning Process.
  • Goal setting. Setting SMART goals is a crucial skill for a successful and balanced life. If you do not know where you are going, any road will take you there
  • Prioritising. You need to understand what your priorities are in life and business. Unfortunately, most people major in minor things. Prioritisation is the major factor in successful time management.
  • Creating To-Do lists and Stop-Doing lists. Having a proper to-do list with the right task is one thing. But more often than not, we have to stop doing things that only waste our time. A better balance on this is crucial.

That’s a great question, and the answer is simple: I’m the best. Why? Because I’ve started several successful businesses over the years. I started a non-profit that initially involved just me and my partner before building it into an organisation with more than 600 volunteers.

One of the reasons I’m one of London’s top-time coaching professionals is that I don’t give a s**t about what people think of me. Why should I? Most people are too busy listening to Wii-FM—”What’s in it for me?” I’m a career change coach whose only priority is to help my clients improve their lives.

They don’t have my best interest at heart. So, if they’re not a friend, a relative, or a valued client, I just don’t care. People don’t like my methods, as they find them too direct and overly honest. In my opinion, my directness is why I’m so successful.

I’ll keep this one very brief. I’ve developed a process that begins by defining your vision. It’s called VISION GPS, and it has helped countless people set goals, create plans, and use systems such as time management to pursue and achieve their ultimate vision in life.

Don’t feel frustrated about your chaotic lifestyle. Do something about it!

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