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Next Action Associates is a management consultancy delivering game-changing and life-changing productivity enhancements. We are proud to be the only International Partner of the David Allen Company in the United Kingdom and Ireland certified to teach the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. We don't just teach this stuff we live it and love it.
Next Action Associates | Blog
9h ago
watch time: 4:49 mins
We cannot operate at our best at all times, but have you paid enough attention to this when it comes to your work? Todd shares some great insights into getting the most out of your work life balance and being as efficient as possible.
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Todd is co-founder and director of Next Action Associates. He has been a leader in the global learning and development and talent management community for more than 20 years. His coaching and seminar experience includes work with senior executives and teams at Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Schneid ..read more
Next Action Associates | Blog
1w ago
watch time: 11:35 mins
Overload comes from taking on too many tasks. But how do you say no effectively? Check out today’s video for some helpful insight and tips.
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Next Action Associates | Blog
2w ago
est. reading time: 7 mins
“Are you winning, Miles?”
The person asking is a burly, retired Mancunian who owns the plot next to mine at the allotment. He has a penchant for crooning ballads at the top of his voice as he cultivates the cabbages, cauliflowers and potatoes that feed his children and grandchildren across the borough.
“Yes, Vinny”, I reply.
I nearly always answer yes. Even when the carrot fly have ravaged another crop, even when the slugs have eaten my strawberries, and even when I’m knee high in weeds that resemble triffids. I’m always winning.
I’m always winning not because I’m a ..read more
Next Action Associates | Blog
3w ago
watch time: 8:20 mins.
It’s time to free yourself from the stress of calendar reminders and notifications – find out how with these useful tips and tricks.
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Next Action Associates | Blog
3w ago
In this episode, Robert and Todd discuss what the recent rise in AI could mean for your GTD® system.
watch time: 31 mins
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0:00:05.4 Robert Peake: So welcome everyone to another Change Your Game with GTD Podcast. My name is Robert Peake, and I’m here with Todd Brown.
0:00:13.6 Todd Brown: Hi, Robert.
0:00:15.6 RP: Hey, Todd. So in this podcast series, our goal is to help you find ways to get more done with less stress, and in particular, do that by applying the getting things done or GTD methodology, which is a systematic way to get on top of all the th ..read more
Next Action Associates | Blog
1M ago
watch time: 07:10 mins
Ever considered having a productivity buddy? Now could be the right time – but make sure they’re asking these three key questions.
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Todd is co-founder and director of Next Action Associates. He has been a leader in the global learning and development and talent management community for more than 20 years. His coaching and seminar experience includes work with senior executives and teams at Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Schneider Electric, UK Government agencies, and Discovery Communications. More about Todd ..read more
Next Action Associates | Blog
1M ago
watch time: 9:27 mins
Overwhelm is a very common term these days. But are you actually overwhelmed or overloaded? What is the difference and what can you do? Check out today’s video for how to avoid feeling overwhelmed and overloaded at work.
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Next Action Associates | Blog
1M ago
watch time: 7:58 mins
Employee stress in the work place is a common theme nowadays. Our GTD training will bring more balance to wellness at work and in your personal life. This video explains just how and why it works!
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When James found GTD in 2006 he instantly recognised that David Allen’s methodology was exactly what he needed. Since then, James has run several companies, been CEO of a family office with many direct reports, and expanded his corporate coaching and training into GTD work – all without losing the feeling of being in control and keeping an a ..read more
Next Action Associates | Blog
1M ago
est. reading time: 7 mins
During Stress Awareness month many of us – especially parents and teachers – will be planning to travel alone or with our families in an attempt to relax and unwind. I’m just back from 6 days abroad with my wife and children, completely unplugged – no calls, no emails – only using my phone to capture photos to remember the quality time with the family.
In the modern age of endless notifications, dozens or hundreds of emails a day and countless interruptions from all angles, the promise of a completely unplugged holiday can seem both alluring and impossible.
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Next Action Associates | Blog
2M ago
In this episode, Robert and Todd discuss how creative thinking is supported by your GTD® system.
watch time: 23.5 mins
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0:00:05.6 Todd Brown: Hello everyone, and welcome to another Change Your Game with GTD podcast. My name is Todd Brown and I’m here with Robert Peake.
0:00:12.6 Robert Peake: Hey, Todd.
0:00:13.9 TB: Hey, Robert. Our goal in these podcasts is to give you the opportunity to gain the benefit, I suppose, of our experience and knowledge in many, many years experience between us in the use and the instruction of, and the ..read more