About Robyn
I teach time management because I used to be bad at it!
My path has taken some interesting turns. First I was a librarian, then a farmer’s wife and mother of six (including an intellectually handicapped foster son). Next I was a solo mother on government benefits. A few long years later I climbed out of the poverty trap (with a dabble in tourism along the way) and become a very successful real estate agent, (a not so obvious career path!)
In real estate I had to learn better time management skills – or sink!
- For years no one else in the house would answer the phone.
- I was kicked out of meetings because I was late.
- I burnt out numerous times from overwork and poor time habits.
Frustrated with my complaints about lack of time, a wise friend pointed me in the direction of a decent diary and a few key time management principles. Since then, through much study, trial and error, that great weakness has transmuted into a major strength and an international business.
I reckon this is the best possible background for running a time management business – I really do understand how it feels to be out of control! It’s a huge buzz these days to help others make the same change as they learn and practice the many simple and practical productivity habits that changed my life so dramatically.
You’ll find more about my speeches, books and other products, and the training system now available for other trainers at our main website www.gettingagrip.com.
Professional Speaking Credits
- CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) – first in New Zealand. Less than 10% of the speakers who belong to the International Federation for Professional Speakers (IFFPS), the body representing professional speaking associations worldwide, hold this professional designation. CSP is the international standard they agree represents competence in the speaking profession.
- Past President NSANZ 2002-3 (National Speakers Association of New Zealand).
- Spirit of Excellence award winner 2003 – to honour both excellence in the speaking profession and contributions to the speaking industry of New Zealand.
- Past President 2006/2007, International Federation for Professional Speakers (IFFPS). Member countries: USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, Holland.
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