Mark Woods

CEO Woods Group Inc.

  • Scottsdale AZ

Author and dynamic speaker that addresses today's productivity challenges

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Biography

Mark Woods has 18 years of hands-on, practical experience in sales, marketing, training and project management. He has experienced success with start-up organizations in addition to established corporations.

His background in organizational time management gives him the ability to be systematic when tackling new projects with clients. He has a proven ability to prioritize critical tasks and achieve deadlines. Mark co-authored a book with the late Trapper Woods, his mentor and his father, Attack Your Day! Before It Attacks You.

Mark's ridiculously easy time management methods that help clients reduce stress in today’s hectic world. This contemporary solution teaches how to be more productive so they can reach their personal and professional goals.

His engaging style combined with practical solutions connect with audiences on an emotional level. Mark's presentations are punctuated with stories, real-life experiences, and anecdotes that ignite life-changing energy in those who experience his programs.

What People Are Saying:

I am already more productive! Thank you for the seminar yesterday and the advance copy of your new book, Attack Your Day! - Michelle A, NY

I have used your Activity Game for two days and I am convinced that it will help me stay focused. I like the "box" format and the idea of space conceptually rather than a traditional linear time format. I enjoyed your training, it was very helpful. - Charndra G
Your training was awesome! I really learned a lot and hope to learn lots more from your book. - Deb L, PA

I really enjoyed the seminar and appreciate the opportunity for your help! I have owned/operated a women's health club & spa for 30 years. My biggest challenge seems to be my business planning. Now I have a plan! - Kathleen S, ME

Industry Expertise

Staffing and Recruiting
Corporate Training
Program Development
Professional Training and Coaching
Education/Learning
Training and Development

Areas of Expertise

Personal Productivity
Time Management & Goals
Work-Life Balance
Activity Management
Attitude

Education

University of Utah

Behavior Science and Health, Business

General studies at the University of Utah between between 90-95 before starting his third business as a general contractor.

Testimonials

President

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Project Management Institute

“Attack Your Day! offers a fresh perspective. As President of a volunteer organization, I’ve found time can be better managed by focusing on the practices identified in this book. These same practices are essential for success as a project manager.”

Executive Director

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Northwest Career Colleges Federation

“Attack Your Day! is an easy process that reaps huge benefits. Every student, every faculty member, and every administrator would see their productivity escalate and stress reduced just by practicing what’s outlined in this book. I did. It works.”

Event Appearances

Project Management Institute

East Valley Chapter meeting  Phoenix

2012-07-19

Project Management Institute

North Valley Chapter Meeting  Phoenix

2012-07-18

Northwest Career Colleges Federation

43rd Annual Conference, NWCCF  Coeur D'Alene, ID

2012-06-08

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Sample Talks

Attack Your Day! Before It Attacks You

Activities Rule, Not The Clock. To be a good time managers, you must be great at 5 activity management skills.

Choosing: Choosing the activities we do (or don't do) determines our daily productivity.

Arranging: Learn to think inside the time box to focus on the right activities and avoid procrastination.

Flexiute: You are a realist! You know that your day won't go exactly as planned, so you flexicute and prepare for the expected unexpected.

Tracking: At the completion of this workshop you?ll have a system to track all activity to ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.

Focusing: Focusing is the ability to say NO to interruptions and distractions.

Attack Your Day! Before It Attacks You

Today, we have more events and activities to manage than every before because of technology, the Internet and expectations of doing more with less. What we need are fast, flexible and easy solutions to navigate time for greater productivity. In this workshop you'll learn a simple formula to make effective choices, deal with Interruptions, and conflicting priorities.

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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$1500 to $6000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee