Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam

Keynote Speaker: Time-Management Guru; Author of "168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think" & "What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast"

Laura Vanderkam Biography

Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books. Her most recent book, "Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters," shares strategies that have been proven to help busy people feel like life is more sustainable and joyful on normal days.

Her book, "Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done," explores through more than 900 time diaries collected on a single March day, why some busy people feel relaxed about time, while others do not. "I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time" tackles the question of how women combine work and life through an analysis of 1001 days in the lives of women with demanding careers and children at home.

Her most high-profile book, "What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast," profiles prominent people who use time creatively to achieve their goals. "168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think" argues that time is best approached from the holistic perspective of a week (168 hours) rather than any single day. Vanderkam is also the author of a time management fable, "Juliet’s School of Possibilities."

Vanderkam’s work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, City Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company.

She has appeared on numerous television programs, including "The Today Show" and "CBS This Morning," hundreds of radio segments, and has spoken about time and productivity to audiences of all sizes. Her TED talk, “How to gain control of your free time,” has been viewed more than 12 million times. She is the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast "Best of Both Worlds." She hosts the every-weekday-morning podcast "Before Breakfast," featuring productivity tips designed to take listeners’ days from great to awesome.

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Laura Vanderkam Speaking Topics

168 Hours: Succeeding at Work and Life, 24/7

Drawing on the themes from her time management books, Laura talks about how to manage the 168 hours we all have each week to get the most out of your professional and personal life. In addition to sharing her top 10 time management tips, Laura can work with a few audience members beforehand to tweak their schedules, and incorporate the results into her talk.

Laura Vanderkam Videos

How to gain control of your free time | Laura Vanderkam | TED
The Productivity Ringmaster, Laura Vanderkam
Manipulate Your Sense of Time With 3 Steps | Laura Vanderkam

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What topics does Laura Vanderkam speak about?

Laura Vanderkam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, Success, Personal Growth, TED, Consulting, Marketing, Motivational, Human Resources, Business, Literary, Women and Corporate Culture.

Where does Laura Vanderkam travel from?

Laura Vanderkam generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Laura Vanderkam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Authors and Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laura Vanderkam for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Laura Vanderkam generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Amelia Rose Earhart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laura Vanderkam for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

Laura Vanderkam Speaking Topics

  • 168 Hours: Succeeding at Work and Life, 24/7

    Drawing on the themes from her time management books, Laura talks about how to manage the 168 hours we all have each week to get the most out of your professional and personal life. In addition to sharing her top 10 time management tips, Laura can work with a few audience members beforehand to tweak their schedules, and incorporate the results into her talk.

Laura Vanderkam Videos

How to gain control of your free time | Laura Vanderkam | TED
The Productivity Ringmaster, Laura Vanderkam
Manipulate Your Sense of Time With 3 Steps | Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam Reviews

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  • How do I book Laura Vanderkam to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Laura Vanderkam for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Laura Vanderkam, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Laura Vanderkam or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Laura Vanderkam for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Laura Vanderkam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Laura Vanderkam are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Laura Vanderkam, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Laura Vanderkam speak about?

    Laura Vanderkam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, Success, Personal Growth, TED, Consulting, Marketing, Motivational, Human Resources, Business, Literary, Women and Corporate Culture.
  • Where does Laura Vanderkam travel from?

    Laura Vanderkam generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Laura Vanderkam?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laura Vanderkam for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Laura Vanderkam for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Laura Vanderkam or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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