SPEAKING TOPIC #1

Dominate Your Day:
Stop Being Busy and Leave Burnout Behind

5 TRUTHS

1 You don’t have to be busy. It’s about being productive.
2 It’s not “them” – you are in control of your own time.
3 Busy blinds you.
4 You can stop overworking yourself now. Don’t wait.
5 You have to prioritize your time first. You have permission to do that.

Busy isn’t sexy, but having purpose is.

Take a momentary break from the compulsory need to clear your email inbox, pause the personal development podcast telling you how to biohack your sleep, and honestly ask yourself: “Am I dominating my day, or is my day dominating me?” In a no holds barred, give-it-to-me straight kind of way, what would you say?

In this talk, I empower audiences to take back control of their personal and professional lives by shifting their mindset from being busy to pursuing purpose.

Drawing from my own toxic relationship with busyness as well as the testimonies from top-level executives I’ve consulted, I engage audiences with 5 game-changing truths that RELEASE them from the busyness trap.

Harnessing these truths alongside my productivity system, COAT, I teach audiences how to reset our relationship with busyness and discover fulfillment where productivity flows.

Fellow teacher pets who said NO to busy and YES to purpose-driven productivity.

“Sarah is truly one of the most engaging and captivating speakers I have had the pleasure of listening to. From the moment she steps onto the stage, her charisma and energy are infectious, drawing in her audience and holding their attention from start to finish.”

Leila Kubesch

National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee

“Thanks so much for your recent session. I am absolutely ecstatic about the way our client projects are being organized now, and it is making it a million times easier for the team members to understand who is working on what and what the current statuses are. You are simply amazing!!! Your session should be required for anyone managing a business.”

Erica Quigley

Poka-Yoke Solutions

“The responses have been incredible to your sessions, and I’m already seeing nonsense meetings get canceled. Your comment about the all-hands meeting being an expensive meeting, made our CRO realize we’re spending $50k a month in salaries on all-hands meetings.”

Corporate Training Client

During this keynote, you will:

Understand how the shift from busy to productive can be applied to nearly every area of work and life.
See how your team can reposition your work as progress toward the purpose.
Discover compounding productivity. Simple ways to accomplish more, make better and faster decisions, and increase productivity without burning out.
Learn a filter that will help you focus on the most impactful work every day. Plus, you can implement it the second you walk out of the session.

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Dominate Your Day
Corporate Workshops

Workshops are available as part of a series or as breakout sessions.

5 Ways to Get More Done Before Lunch
60-Minute Breakout or 90-Minute Workshop
In this session, you will learn 5+ easy-to-implement ways to get more done immediately. Imagine if you got out from under your never-ending lists, always knew what to work on next, and reduced your stress. In this jam-packed session, you will learn how to manage your to-dos, set your day up for maximum efficiency, combat distractions, and fight burnout. I’ll break down simple and actionable steps you can start using right away by applying my productivity system, COAT. Hands-on exercises ensure you leave this session equipped to get the right things done before lunch!
- Start your day with clear priorities and direction.
- Learn to prioritize the right tasks and get them done efficiently.
- Discover strategies to combat distractions and stay focused.
- Set yourself up for a productive day while reducing stress.
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The Amazing Meetings Playbook: Cure Bad Meeting
90-Minute Interactive Workshop
Businesses need meetings. It’s the number one communication vehicle businesses need to actually make progress. But, when I ask people what prevents them from getting their work done, the number one answer is: meetings. In this session, I share my 3-Step Meeting Formula for having meetings that get results and how to host meetings people actually want to attend. In this meeting management master session, we will cover:
- Why we do need meetings.
- The surprising meeting that is wasting everyone’s time.
- The meeting you should be having, but probably aren’t.
- Roles and responsibilities: the missing ingredient that makes meetings more effective.
- In-meeting etiquette that grows your whole team.
- Post-meeting behaviors that are derailing your team.
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How to Manage Your Time When Everything is Urgent
Two-Hour Workshop Accompanied by a Workbook
“How am I ever going to have time to get all this done?” I used to ask that same question until I realized the one thing I needed. Spoiler alert: it’s not more multi-tasking. Instead, it’s far more simple – structure. Without structure, you will never get control of your day. And you will never get the most critical actions done. In this time management master session, we will cover:
- How to structure your week and your day to maximize your output.
- My exact formula for setting up your ideal schedule.
- What’s really happening behind closed doors?
- The myths about multitasking.
- How to maximize your “dead time.”
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SPEAKING TOPIC #2

Brains @ Work:
The Invisible Power of Neurodiversity

Two people, two different brains, and a bunch of different experiences.

Working alongside my business partner Jeff Gibbard is like drinking champagne from a firehose. I love champagne, but not in my hair.

Jeff’s neurodivergent, and I’m neurotypical. His mind is constantly spinning, inventing, connecting, and reimagining, while I find comfort in linear thinking and spreadsheets.

A work day for him entails six hours of executive dysfunction followed by two hours of extreme productivity, while I maintain a steady pace throughout the day. We’re different. But, this dynamic has shed light on a remarkable discovery about diverse brain types in the workplace. It’s our strength.

Using real-life examples and tangible takeaways, our talk reveals how to stop the hemorraging of incredibly talented team members through innovative ways to leverage neurodiversity and maximize team productivity.

This eye-opening message explores the simple mindset shifts teams can make to coordinate, communicate, and support one another so everyone can bring their full selves to work, and contribute their zone of genius.

Brain geniuses who get it.

“Sarah gave an amazing presentation that was not only insightful but impactful. We walked away with tangible takeaways we could put into use immediately. Her ‘COAT’ method is an easy system that can be put into place whether you are an entrepreneur or in corporate life. Brilliant.”

Elisa Ellis

Turnkey Style

“It’s a tough topic for many individuals to face, but so incredibly important. Imagine all that potential energy regained for themselves, let alone the biz! I really appreciate how deftly you handled it firm, but kind. Direct with tons of positive energy.”

Clifford Henderson

III | Director of Construction

“Sarah is…..engaging, inspirational, authentic….her productivity tools transformed my daily performance – immediate results!”

Brian T. Bishop

Maj Gen, USAF, Ret (Thunderbird / Fighter Pilot),
CEO & Founder, 9G Teams

During this keynote, you will:

How understanding neurodiversity helps you hire the right people for the right roles without labels or putting people in boxes, and keep top talent from leaving.
How to get out of your own brain so you can see someone else’s gifts.
How the small act of creating safety can change your entire company.
How open and non-judgemental communication can help everyone meaningfully contribute.

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Brains @ Work
Corporate Workshops: 4-Part Series

Workshops are available as part of a series or as breakout sessions.

Productive Communications
Two-Hour Workshop

In this workshop, we facilitate necessary conversations for teams to boldly share their unfiltered thoughts about communication preferences and preferred boundaries. From “I don’t like email” to “I prefer face-to-face conversations,” we uncover the hidden communication barriers that might be holding your team back from making space for all brain types. At the end of this workshop, each attendee will be equipped with their own productivity user guide, systems, and tools to bring their best self to work. And teams are empowered to deploy these strategies in the future when finding the best way to collaborate so that everyone benefits.

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Productive Environment
Two-Hour Workshop

Whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or in-person, creating a productive environment for every team member is crucial for overall job satisfaction – and your bottom line. In this session, we dive deep into the strengths and weaknesses of each environment and how different work styles can be supported in each one. We deconstruct managerial micromanagement and focus on maximizing productivity for the individual – ultimately benefiting your entire team.

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Productive Time
Two-Hour Workshop

How one person relates to time can be drastically different from another, leading to conflict and unmet expectations. Unlike other time management workshops that promote one-size-fits-all systems, this workshop flips the traditional narrative of productivity on its head. We walk through the various ways individuals relate to time and provide practical tips on how to work on a team with different workflows and schedules.

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Productive Geniuses
Two-Hour Workshop

Is how you write your job descriptions conducive to attracting and retaining top talent? Are you equipped to deviate from traditional job roles to embrace an individual’s unique zone of genius? In this workshop, we explore how to build a team of productive geniuses where each individual is empowered to work to their strengths, have the freedom to innovate, and find fulfillment in their work.

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At your next event, let’s supercharge your audience with an energetic message of purpose-driven productivity, fit for every brain type.

I’m currently booking speaking engagements and workshops for conferences, corporate events, and wherever else busyness offenders lurk. Connect with me through the form below or contact me directly at Speaking@SarahOhanesian.com.

SO Productive | Super Productive

SPEAKING

Keynotes, Workshops, and Corporate Trainings

SPEAKING TOPIC #1

Dominate Your Day: Stop Being Busy and Leave Burnout Behind

SPEAKING TOPIC #2

Brains @ Work: The Invisible Power of Neurodiversity

5 TRUTHS

Busy isn’t sexy, but having purpose is.

Fellow teacher pets who said NO to busy and YES to purpose-driven productivity.

Leila Kubesch

National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee

Erica Quigley

Poka-Yoke Solutions

Corporate Training Client

During this keynote, you will:

Dominate Your Day Corporate Workshops

5 Ways to Get More Done Before Lunch

The Amazing Meetings Playbook: Cure Bad Meeting

How to Manage Your Time When Everything is Urgent

Two people, two different brains, and a bunch of different experiences.

Working alongside my business partner Jeff Gibbard is like drinking champagne from a firehose. I love champagne, but not in my hair.

Brain geniuses who get it.

Elisa Ellis

Turnkey Style

Clifford Henderson

III | Director of Construction

Brian T. Bishop

Maj Gen, USAF, Ret (Thunderbird / Fighter Pilot), CEO & Founder, 9G Teams

During this keynote, you will:

Brains @ Work Corporate Workshops: 4-Part Series

Productive Communications

Productive Environment

Productive Time

Productive Geniuses

Keynotes, Workshops,
and Corporate Trainings

Dominate Your Day:
Stop Being Busy and
Leave Burnout Behind

Brains @ Work:
The Invisible Power of
Neurodiversity

Dominate Your Day
Corporate Workshops

Maj Gen, USAF, Ret (Thunderbird / Fighter Pilot),
CEO & Founder, 9G Teams

Brains @ Work
Corporate Workshops: 4-Part Series