About the Author

Ciara Conlon is a productivity coach, consultant and speaker who specialises in the areas of personal productivity and leadership development. Ciara’s first book Chaos to Control, A Practical Guide To Getting Things Done was published in 2012. She has contributed to many publications, including The Irish Times and Tatler magazine, and has been a columnist for lifehack.org and the journal.ie.

Ciara has a degree in politics and economics from University College Dublin and diplomas in organisational psychology, coaching and IT. She has completed higher diplomas in management and leadership and is currently finalising her master’s in business.

Coming from chaos, Ciara transformed her own life by getting organised. Some would describe her as a productivity geek (or maybe freak) as she finds joy from both testing productivity software and organising her sock drawer.

Ciara lives by the sea in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband, three boys and their dog.

You can find out more and reach Ciara through her blog at www.theproductivityblog.com or website www.ciaraconlon.com.

Author’s Acknowledgments

Like all polite authors, I would like to acknowledge those who have helped me get here. Thank you to all the lovely, easy-to-work-with people at Wiley, especially Annie, Chrissy and Jennette. Your professionalism and productivity were impressive.

A massive thank you to Gerry Duffy and P.J. Cunningham who inspired me and held me accountable to my habit of writing. Without you guys, I would never have realised what I was capable of. Thanks to all my friends and family for the ongoing love and support, and to Ockie – now it’s your time to shine.

Publisher’s Acknowledgments

Executive Commissioning Editor: Annie Knight

Editorial Project Manager: Christina Guthrie

Development Editor: Daniel Mersey

Copy Editor: Jennette ElNaggar

Art Coordinator: Alicia B. South

Production Editor: Siddique Shaik

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