Jan Lehman
Content-rich and engaging. Strategic as well as tactical. Uses humor and empathy to give the audience what they need to effectively learn. Builds in accountability so it's not a one-off training.
Jan Lehman is an accomplished technology executive who created and led highly effective teams with Fortune 500 companies. Globally recognized as a productivity expert and international time management speaker, she has been featured in Forbes, Business Journal, and Entrepreneur. Her bestselling book Work Smart Do More was an Amazon #1 new release in Workplace Culture and Leadership and a top seller in Time Management. Jan is passionate about integrating the tools she has developed into the fabric of your company's culture to create positive, lasting change—whether you’re a small business or a Fortune 10 company.
Jan's proprietary approach blends behavioral strategy with technology solutions to help leaders improve their work culture by maximizing their time, talent, and technology.
To learn more about Jan and CTC Productivity, visit janlehmanspeaking.com and ctcproductivity.com.
Jan Lehman is an accomplished technology executive who created and led highly effective teams with Fortune 500 companies. Globally recognized as a productivity expert and international time management speaker, she has been featured in Forbes, Business Journal, and Entrepreneur. Her bestselling book Work Smart Do More was an Amazon #1 new release in Workplace Culture and Leadership and a top seller in Time Management. Jan is passionate about integrating the tools she has developed into the fabric of your company's culture to create positive, lasting change—whether you’re a small business or a Fortune 10 company.
Jan's proprietary approach blends behavioral strategy with technology solutions to help leaders improve their work culture by maximizing their time, talent, and technology.
To learn more about Jan and CTC Productivity, visit janlehmanspeaking.com and ctcproductivity.com.
Create a Culture of Productivity from the Top
As a leader, you have the opportunity and responsibility to encourage and enforce productivity throughout your organization. But it must start with you.
Create a culture of productivity that eliminates unnecessary interruptions, emails, and non-essential work. Get everyone focused on their most important priorities and stop the highly reactionary behavior that has become the norm in business today.
Lead by example by defining and following effective communication protocols...
Project Management for Leaders
Are you responsible for managing the work of others? Do you find you have a hard time keeping people accountable or that your environment is highly reactionary?
Did you know that 90% of employees work on project teams, yet leaders have never been trained in project management concepts?
According to Deloitte Consulting, our business world is evolving and we must leverage new skills and tools to compete effectively in this day and age. Technology companies...
Take Control of Your Inbox. Don't Let it Control You!
CTC Productivity's exclusive email and time management presentation will give you the tools to learn how you can take control of your inbox and find time to complete your top priorities. Learning best practices in this area will save you time, energy and money!
The presentation is highly interactive. Jan facilitates a conversation with the audience to not only share their best practices, but also to discuss the action steps they will take back at the office. She also shares...
Maintaining Productivity in a Changing World
The world is changing and so should our approach to leading our teams.
We all need to maintain (or regain) productivity despite ever-shifting requirements and circumstances. Leaders play a critical role in providing and supporting the proper environment for their employees to be productive and engaged.
Jan will explore proven and emerging best practices in maintaining personal productivity in changing work environments: how to maintain team engagement, maximize...
50 recommend Jan
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EOS Worldwide
On-Site
V.C., Certified EOS Implementer, EOS Worldwide
Verified @eosworldwide.comI had the pleasure of meeting Jan Lehman at the 2024 EOS Conference. When I learned she was an award-winning Vistage speaker, I knew she’d bring tremendous value to our community and event—and she delivered a year later. The attendee feedback was consistently strong: her content was relevant, actionable, and sparked ideas leaders were eager to bring back to their teams. Jan brings a powerful blend of experience, clarity, and presence to her presentations. I’m grateful for the value she brought to our event, and I confidently recommend her as a speaker and thought leader for organizations seeking an expert in her field.
DeZURIK
On-Site
J.W., Director of Talent and Development, DeZURIK
Verified @dezurik.comTo say your session was a hit would be an understatement.
Vistage
On-Site
T.G., Vistage Chair, Vistage
Verified @vistagechair.comPicture a CE Vistage meeting where each of your members is actively engaged with the speaker. The speaker, who invited dialogue and "interruptions," actually meant what she said and is engaged in a discussion with the members. She even says, "I didn't know that. I will look into it and it sounds like there are some things I need to learn." Wow. Vulnerability from a Vistage speaker? Someone who does not come to the meeting with that "I have all the answers...listen to me" approach? That's Jan Lehman who presented to my group on "Creating a Culture of Productivity." Most of the scores are in and she is getting 5s across the board. The time flew by. Members lined up after the session for a few more minutes with Jan. And on top of everything else, she is one of the nicest, most humble speakers we have ever had.
Gradient Financial Group
On-Site
K.G., Chief Marketing Officer, Gradient Financial Group
Verified @gradientfg.comJan spoke to nearly 60 female business owners on time management, tech integration, and employee productivity during our latest event. She nailed her presentation. Her talk was light-hearted, tech-friendly, and connected with the audience in a way we hadn’t experienced before. She gave real solutions and simplified processes to consider. We would love to have Jan back ASAP!
Walmart
On-Site
J.O.D., Vice President Security Operations, Walmart
Verified @walmart.comJan’s engaging style and practical tips resonated with everyone. The tools and techniques she shared are becoming integral parts of our daily routines, fostering a more cohesive and effective work environment. One thing that sets Jan apart is her ability to tailor her content to the unique needs of the team, ensuring that her advice is not just theoretical but truly actionable. I wholeheartedly recommend Jan to any team looking to elevate their productivity and efficiency. Jan's expertise has been transformative.
State Farm Insurance
On-Site
A.H., Sales Leader, State Farm Insurance
Jan's "Work Smart Do More" session was outstanding! Her actionable takeaways that can help to improve your productivity and the productivity of your team were impactful! I plan to implement several new ideas into my day-to-day process, and I look forward to the positive results.
State Farm
On-Site
K.W., Communications, State Farm
Verified @statefarm.comJan received outstanding reviews from our Sales Leaders at our recent leadership meeting. A month later, most said they were practicing her tips for maximizing their time. It's easy to fall into patterns that actually work against our priorities. Practical ideas she shared were easy-to-implement game-changers. Her contributions were impressive and appreciated. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a speaker who delivers high-value content to help leaders regain control over their calendars and achieve their top priorities.
Fortune 50 Company
On-Site
M.S., Vice President, Fortune 50 Company
Verified @statefarm.comJan facilitated an engaging discussion with our sales leadership team. She leveraged real-life examples to drive the concepts out while keeping the energy in the room high. Each person came away with a few committed actions to make their work life better. I’ve personally experienced improved productivity. It’s enabled me as a leader to leverage my naturally high energy in the morning to get my key priorities accomplished. I would highly recommend Jan’s book “Work Smart Do More” as a baseline. If you want to drive the learning, I would invest in her coaching sessions to reinforce the concepts with your team. She is highly effective in this setting and a true delight to work with.
Zuellig Pharma, Singapore
Virtual
R.P., Regional Sustainability Lead, Zuellig Pharma, Singapore
Verified @zuelligpharma.comEngaging Jan Lehman as a guest speaker for our webinar delivered immense value to the teams. Her expertise, warmth, and thought-provoking perspectives on productivity left a profound impact on our audience. Jan's ability to connect with an international audience and challenge the conventional belief that productivity is solely about hard work and introduce a more accessible and joyful approach to success was truly inspiring. Throughout the session, Jan seamlessly blended her extensive knowledge with real-life examples and practical tips, making it easy for our attendees to connect with the material and immediately apply it to their work habits. Her presentation style was engaging and relatable, keeping the audience captivated from start to finish. Thank you, Jan, for an outstanding and enlightening experience!
Euromic- Hello! Destination Management
On-Site
P.S., International Account Executive, Euromic- Hello! Destination Management
Jan’s experience, data and tools for better productivity and time management were spot on. She addresses our 3 primary resources in life (Time, Talent, and Technology) and how to use them to gain more clarity, peace and productivity in our lives. I have pages of notes and have implemented a few new “life-hacks” that I need to make habit in the future. I think we can take our work ethic, creativity, and employee/client engagement to the next level.
CAL Insurance & Associates, Inc.
On-Site
J.L.D., President, CAL Insurance & Associates, Inc.
Verified @myCALteam.comI recently invited Jan to speak to a group of business leaders here in San Francisco. Within the first moments of her 30 minute presentation she quickly captured the audience by starting with her 3 T’s … .Time, Talent & Technology. Business leaders get pulled in many directions throughout the day which causes distraction and can actually hurt the culture of the organization in the long run. The culture and attitude of “working smart and doing more” comes from the top and Jan is an expert in helping businesses realize how to make this a daily reality.
Seifert Zuromski LLP
On-Site
R.Z., Partner, Seifert Zuromski LLP
Thank you for the wonderful presentation and insight this morning. I learned I need to be more disciplined when blocking my time.
Littler
On-Site
S.S., Program Director, Littler
Verified @littler.comJan prepared timely and tailored presentations on time and workflow management. Jan’s content was insightful, and her delivery was engaging. Following Jan’s teachings, many attendees reported feeling empowered to implement her strategies to save time in their day, increased their productivity, and found improved enjoyment in their jobs.
Virtus Law
On-Site
T.M.F., Co-Founder, Virtus Law
Verified @virtuslaw.comJan's presentation on creating a culture of productivity elicited expressly positive feedback from our group members. She was engaging and professional, providing the perfect balance of audience participation and expert guidance. Jan gave valuable insight into what we need to do as leaders to inspire staff to be more productive, and delivered a plethora of actionable suggestions on how to achieve our productivity goals. The content was relevant to our group of estate planning law firm owners, and it's clear that Jan knows what she's doing based on real experience within the industry. I would highly recommend hiring her!
West Central MN SHRM
On-Site
A.B., ashlie.bradley@centracare.com, West Central MN SHRM
Verified @centracare.comJan Lehman of CTC Productivity delivered a 60-minute presentation to our group of roughly 50 HR experts across West Central Minnesota. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and her energy around the productivity of organizations inspired our virtual room of professionals. Our members referred to Jan as an A+ speaker and felt strongly that her recommendations and tips could be incorporated immediately into their professional and personal lives. She made a lasting impact and we are eager to have her back to present on other topics in her wheelhouse of expertise. Her real-life examples and engaging presentation style were outstanding! Our Board of Directors would highly recommend Jan for your next corporate event, leadership training, or development experience.
Bridge Masters, Inc.
On-Site
R.U., COO, Bridge Masters, Inc.
Verified @bridgemastersinc.comOne of the best and quickest ROI presentations. Jan's "tool kit" enabled us to manage time and technology with habits (behaviors), thus making a difference within a week!
REACH Development Systems
On-Site
B.H., Owner, REACH Development Systems
Verified @reachdev.comThe Professional Sales Association was privileged to have Jan Lehman speak at one of our recent meetings and she was terrific. She arrived early to our meeting and spent her time talking to our members about their specific productivity needs. During the presentation she used this information to personalize her material and often referred to the members by name. All of this meant that the presentation was entertaining, thoughtful, and full of useful ideas. Ideas that the audience would be able to immediately use to be more productive. If you are interested in having a lively and intelligent speaker, Jan Lehman would be your best choice.
Simple Strat
On-Site
A.S., CEO/Founder, Simple Strat
Verified @simplestrat.comJan spoke to the Pipeline Members, covering a productivity theme and the content was spot on! Loved her enthusiasm, and the work she put into the presentation to tailor it to our audience, and really build rapport with the attendees. We heard great feedback from the attendees! Highly recommend hiring Jan to help your team learn how to communicate more effectively and fight the constant distractions that we face in modern business environments!
Eli Lilly and Company
On-Site
C.M.R., Director of Training, Eli Lilly and Company
Jan provided a couple of different trainings for our organization. She is easy to work with, spends time to prep for your specific audience and needs, and provides efficient and engaging training. We measure our training interventions and Jan received 4.7/5 for both trainings on overall effectiveness, engagement, and practical application. Our learners left each training with easy, implementable tips.
Performance Excellence Network
On-Site
B.L., President, Performance Excellence Network
Verified @performanceexcellencenetwork.orgJan is truly outstanding in her work! My nonprofit (the Performance Excellence Network) has partnered with her many times over many years, and she consistently receives rave reviews from our members. Her content and insights are always timely, current, relevant, and useful. Her delivery and style are engaging and inviting. In PEN's constant search for best practices and high quality experts, Jan consistently ranks as one of our strongest partners!
Rainbow Treecare
On-Site
D.P., Senior Financial Analyst, Rainbow Treecare
Jan gave a wonderful talk to our company. I will say it did not feel like 2.5 hours of listening (which can often be draining for me and my fellow Millennials) - her speaking style is very engaging and upbeat, continuously keeping the attention of our group.
Washington County Minnesota
On-Site
C.S., Program Supervisor, Washington County Minnesota
Jan's presentation was inspiring. Her communication style is approachable, engaging, and vibrant. The tools she shared were simple to understand and implement. I would highly recommend Jan as a presenter.
Rochester Community Technical College
On-Site
C.R., Workforce Development Specialist, Rochester Community Technical College
Verified @rctc.eduJan provided her services for the 2018 Administrative Professional's Conference. Jan was easy to work with and I was impressed with her professionalism and timely responses to my e-mails. She was eager to learn more about the event to make sure her session was beneficial to the attendees. She arrived early for the event and mingled with participants to better learn her audience. Her breakout session was well received by participants and provided useful takeaways for the attendees. I would book Jan again for future events
Palmer Bus Service
On-Site
J.F., CEO, Palmer Bus Service
Verified @palmerbusservice.comJan did an exceptional job presenting to our company! As the leader of an organization, it is important that our employees be engaged with the content, feel that is is applicable to what they need, and be implementable. An afternoon of entertainment is NOT what I was looking for, but real, practical, applicable content. I am looking forward to a jump in productivity and employees who feel more proactive about their workday. Thank you, Jan! You are GREAT at what you do!
Journey Construction
On-Site
R.K., CEO, Journey Construction
I had the pleasure of first meeting Jan at a Vistage meeting where she made an awesome presentation on ways to make teams more productive. I felt compelled to invite Jan to come and make a similar presentation to our management team, followed by an afternoon session with our executive leadership team on how to implement changes to improve productivity. It was just an overall great experience and we are currently in the process of finalizing details of specific measures we plan to take and roll-out to our entire team. I believe these measures with greatly improve our productivity and efficiency. Jan was such a joy to work with and her personality and energy fit so well with our team.
Bologa Enterprises
On-Site
J.B., CEO, Bologa Enterprises
Verified @balogaenterprises.comAs founder and moderator of the C-Group, I book a lot of speakers. Jan addressed the C-Group recently and did an amazing job speaking to my group. She was very comfortable communicating with senior leaders and was able to really connect with them. She is an expert in productivity and was able to make the subject matter engaging and comprehensible. Her advice would be a huge benefit to any business. She exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend her.
Dristeem
On-Site
D.P., CEO, Dristeem
Verified @dristeem.comJan presented to DriSteem's executive management team. She was engaging and the information useful. We have made immediate use of Jan's lessons on email management and other productivity improvement techniques.
Vistage
On-Site
J.A., Vistage Chair, Vistage
Verified @vistagechair.comYour presentations were brimming with best practice tips and measurable take-home value. I scored you "5's" all the way and wish I had heard you years ago.
Stand Tall
On-Site
S.S.L.C., CEO, Speaking Coach, Stand Tall
Verified @standtall-llc.comJan knows how to engage an audience. I love her warm and confident speaking presence. Her topic is extremely relevant. She delivered just the right amount of content and stories. She managed her time like a pro and made a topic that could be overwhelming light and fun. Very well done.
Oskie & Sofio, PLLC
On-Site
K.S., Managing Partner, Oskie & Sofio, PLLC
Jan recently presented to the Minnesota Defense Lawyer Association. She was a great speaker: engaging, funny, and quite frankly chock full of information. I would highly recommend her as a speaker, and of course a coach!
Frattalone Companies, Inc.
On-Site
S.S., Senior Business Development Manager, Frattalone Companies, Inc.
Verified @frattaloneco.comI have heard lots of good "buzz" from our team about your presentation. You are a very engaging, knowledgeable, dynamic presenter. As a fellow Boomer, getting and keeping up to speed with technology is way different than those that have grown up with it. You connected on my level.
Liberty Diversified International
On-Site
K.K., Talent Management Professional, Liberty Diversified International
Verified @gmail.comJan presented time management concepts to the Twin Cities Human Resource Association (TCHRA). It was very well done! She is very professional in her approach and told excellent stories to bring the concepts to life. I think the content would be beneficial for many companies!
Pivotal Advisors
On-Site
M.B., Owner/Founder, Pivotal Advisors
Verified @pivotaladvisors.comLoved your energy, practicality and the way you engaged people over Zoom. Nicely done!
City of Farmington
On-Site
L.L., Municipal Service Coordinator, City of Farmington
Verified @ci.farmington.mn.usJan is an engaging presenter and shared lots of excellent organizational tips. People stayed well after she finished and talked about the ideas she inspired and how they were going to implement them. Would love to have her back again!
Pivotal Advisors
On-Site
G.B., Owner/Founder, Pivotal Advisors
Verified @pivotaladvisors.comWe just had Jan present to our Pivotal Peak Alliance group made up of Sales Leaders from across a few dozen different companies on the subject of time management. Time management is always a challenge for this group of people, so the topic was very relevant. This was our first all virtual meeting for this group and we were a little concerned about holding the attention of attendees for an extended period of time. Well Jan knocked it out of the park. Through the use of polls, chat and breakout rooms, the group was not only engaged, but got a ton of value out of the presentation and tips that Jan presented. I have already received rave reviews from many attendees. She brought a very practical approach to how each of us can work smarter and save time so we can be more productive. For anybody considering a speaker in a virtual environment (she is great in person also), I would highly recommend Jan!
Data Logic
On-Site
V.C., Projects and Customer Experience Leader, Data Logic
Verified @datalogic.comI had the opportunity to attend Jan's presentation last weekend, and it was a real treat! She's a natural-born speaker who can relate to and capture her audience quickly. She was engaging, brought great visual props and provided just enough hand-out materials that we don't feel overwhelmed. I came away learning many new tips and encouraged that I can reduce the clutter in my home and life. I sincerely believe that everyone, in their personal or business world, can benefit to have Jan help them. Thank you, Jan!!
Pivotal Advisors
On-Site
M.H., Senior Consultant, Pivotal Advisors
Verified @pivotaladvisors.comJan, you did an incredible job with our virtual training. I can't think of a company that couldn't use your training.
Oregon Insurance Lady
On-Site
K.K., CEO, Oregon Insurance Lady
Verified @oregoninsurancelady.comJan Lehman is one of the best presenters I have heard. She is knowledgeable, entertaining and succinct on the subject of becoming better organized and living more efficiently. She also engages and includes the audience every step of the way. I highly recommend her as a speaker.
Pivotal Advisors
On-Site
B.D., Senior Consultant, Pivotal Advisors
Really appreciated the presentation. I found good ideas in how to manage email, blocking time for the heavy thinking and researching how Office 365 can help drive things via tools.
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
On-Site
C.H., Meeting Manager, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Verified @namic.orgJan was outstanding. She was able to craft meaningful content for a diverse audience and deliver key take-a-ways so participants could leave with actionable items for self-growth. Jan's approach to learning is engaging, creative, and impactful. We are looking forward to having Jan back next year.
Career Partners International
On-Site
T.T., Vice President, Career Partners International
Verified @cpitwincities.comThank you for your presentation at the Vantage Executive Forum yesterday. Loved the productivity tips and appreciated your warm, authentic presentation style!
Ivystone Group
On-Site
A.B., Chief Sales Officer, Ivystone Group
The key growth area for me from your presentation is the opportunity to continue to leverage the ideas and best-practices on efficiency and effectiveness that you shared with our national sales team. I am here for the duration, you for only a short moment. But now going forward, I can point to your concepts, best-practices and tricks as items people (managers and sales reps) should consider for improvement in time, reduction in stress, increases in productivity and ultimately growth in income.
States Manufacturing
On-Site
J.S., President, States Manufacturing
Verified @statesmfg.com"Jan is an interactive and engaging speaker and productivity coach. She understands the demands of sales activity and how the new normal expects 24/7/365 customer response. Her time management skill training is vital for our company's success."
SeaChange Print Innovations
On-Site
W.B., CEO, SeaChange Print Innovations
Verified @seachangemn.com"Jan Lehman is a phenomenal speaker and efficiency enthusiast. Our team walked away with many action items we are already implementing to save us time through more efficient use of emails, more effective meetings and increased focus time through time management best practices."
131 Epernay Group
Virtual
J.D., Chief Catalyst, 131 Epernay Group
I saw Jan speak at the SEGC virtual meeting and appreciated her sharing her time and thought leadership and giving such great ground rules for managing Covid. Her passion and energy came through!
CP&Y, Inc
On-Site
S.W., Director of Operations, CP&Y, Inc
Verified @cpyi.comThank you for a great presentation with value added ideas for implementation.
131 Epernay Group
Virtual
J.D., Chief Catalyst, 131 Epernay Group
Verified @131epernaygroup.comI saw Jan speak virtually at a SEGC event. She generously shared her time and thought leadership with all of us. Giving us such great ground rules for managing Covid. Her passion and energy came through even during a virtual session!
Site Landscape Development
On-Site
A.C., CEO, Site Landscape Development
Verified @siteld.comYour presentation was awesome!!! Thank you so much.
Association of General Contractors
On-Site
M.P., Director Of Workforce Development, Association of General Contractors
Jan came highly recommended to AGC of SD from one of our members who have changed internal processes to become more productive and effective. As a Keynote at our 2022 Convention, she was a hit. Her stage presence was high-energy and professional and her presentation was on-point. In addition, she was exceptionally easy and positive to work with. I would highly recommend her!
Allied Executives
On-Site
K.T., President, Allied Executives
Verified @alliedexecutives.comWe recently engaged Jan to share her expertise on individual and organizational productivity with our client members (senior executives and business owners). Jan showed us how it's important for leaders to understand that everyone is different and to take into account the way people work best and that each approach will be different based on the person's personality. Jan's pragmatic style, concrete examples, and ready-to-be-implemented immediately advice was valuable, well-received, and helped us all improve in a critical area. I recommend Jan and her work to anyone who needs to get things done, done well and done through others.