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Brian Nelson-Palmer

Founder
Productivity Gladiator
Country or state 
United States (Florida)
Available to 
Global
City 
Tampa
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Do you have a productivity system to stay ahead of work and life demands? Wondering how to build a higher-performing team without burnout? Enter Brian Nelson-Palmer, a productivity specialist, award-winning speaker, and the founder of Productivity Gladiator®. He gives recently promoted office people leaders an enormous boost, leveling up their skills so they'll stop spinning their wheels, wasting time and resources. His TEDx talk on time management was named an “Editor’s Pick” by the team at TED and gained 150x MORE views in just two weeks, than most talks get in a lifetime. Brian is also the host of the popular Productivity Gladiator podcast & book club. Graduates of Brian’s Gladiator training wield superpowers in time management, practical leadership, communication, & productivity.

At age 4, Brian was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, and was told that life would be 10-20 years shorter than everyone else. Figuring out the way to thrive and maximize life’s every minute, while still managing all of life’s responsibilities, became a lifelong pursuit. Brian maintains the highest levels of performance at work, while also thriving in his personal life. From teaching fitness classes, to training for his commercial boat captain’s license, to drumming in a rock band, to traveling the world, to a loving family life, all in addition to being a top performer at his day job, his focus is on thriving now, not waiting for retirement. In the beginning, Brian’s friends asked, “How do you keep track of it all?” Brian started sharing his system. The system also worked wonders for his friends and colleagues, who started referring him to others. This is where Productivity Gladiator® was born.

Current position (1)

Founder

Productivity Gladiator

Achievements (2)
TED Editor's Pick

TEDx Talk on time management selected by the team at TED as an editors pick, was featured on their website, social media, youtube, etc.

Division Champion Toastmaster

Competed In the international speech contest, made it all the way to the 3-state championship, 1 step away from the World Championship of Public Speaking.

Degrees (2)
Bachelors - Business (Management Information Systems)
Florida State University
2001 to 2005
Masters - Government Procurement
Federal Acquisition Institute
2010 to 2014

Presentations

Presentations (4)
This Meeting Could Have Been an Email: Less Meetings, Done Better

PROBLEM:
There are too many meetings. With the introduction of generative AI, the pace of work is picking up. If meetings are part of your team’s productivity, that means the potential for even more meetings. But if the work day isn't getting any longer, how do we create more time to get the important work done?

THIS WILL BE REVOLUNTIONARY IF YOU HAVE EVER:
—Wanted fewer meetings, done more effectively.
—Looked for alternatives to meetings.
—Wondered how you could change your organization’s meeting culture.

IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL:
—Identify meeting necessity – When would an alternative work better.
—Two unforgettable keys to meeting effectiveness – The core elements to a worthwhile meeting.
—Explore alternatives – Replace meetings with effective alternatives.
—Implement change – Start a cultural shift in the meeting culture.

Worth Your Time: The Missing Formula to Prioritize & Create More Time

PROBLEM
There just aren't enough hours in the day, and it's getting worse. With the introduction of Generative AI the amount of work to be done is increasing, but the number of hours stay the same. You need a way to create more time.

THIS WILL BE REVOLUTIONARY IF YOU HAVE EVER:
—Felt like there just weren’t enough hours in the day
—Wished you had more time for things you enjoy or value.
—Struggled to say “no” to time-wasting activities or requests.

IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL:
—Calculate your time’s value – Define the $/hour value of your time
—Quickly identify time-wasting habits — Where you may be losing time.
—Plan your time investment – Recognize when it’s worth it to buy back your time, to create more of it.

Calm In Chaos: Prioritize, Focus, & Get It DONE When You're Drowning & Everything's "Important"

PROBLEM:
Overwhelm is real, sometimes it feels like chaos. The pace of work is accelerating. AI helps you do more, which means you're responsible for more - 8 projects turns into 12 overnight. With endless tasks, constant interruptions, and everything labeled "urgent," overwhelm isn't just stress - it's your daily reality. When your brain is juggling too many balls, you can't even remember all your commitments, let alone prioritize them effectively.

THIS WILL BE REVOLUTIONARY IF YOU HAVE EVER:
—Felt paralyzed by everything you need to-do.
—Been bombarded with notifications from all sides and lose track of what you were working on.
—Been derailed by a 'quick favor'.

IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL:
—Implement the 5-step "Gladiator Calm in Chaos™" process on your own todo list.
—Master “Importance” — because everything can’t be “important”.
—Uncover bandwidth — strategies for delegation and deadline management.

Life Equilibrium: Discover, Design, & Dominate Your Life Balance

PROBLEM
For many, all they know about Life Balance is "I think I work too much”. Even people working their dream job burn out if they’re missing part of the equation. Sustained productivity requires balance. To achieve "balance" consistently, you need to understand what covers it, and you need a plan.

THIS WILL BE REVOLUTIONARY IF YOU HAVE EVER:
—Contemplated quitting your job because you work too much.
—Struggled to clearly define what life balance looks like for you.
—Wanted a structured approach to actually achieve life balance.

IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL:
—Discover what creates Life Balance – The 5 points, and how it “GLOWS”.
—Design your Life Balance — The Gladiator Life Balance Quadrants™ to plan your own.
—Dominate by improving your plan — Incorporate best practices & lessons learned into your plans

Past talks (4)
This Meeting Could Have Been An Email: Less Meetings, Done Better
HR Florida - SHRM State Conference
Orlando, FL
August 26, 2024
Time Alchemy: Your Time’s Worth, When To Spend It, & The Midas Touch To Create More
PHCC CONNECT 2024 Conference: A Stage for Forming Authentic Connections
Birmingham, AL
October 8, 2024
This Meeting Could Have Been an Email: Less Meetings, Done Better
Association of Talent Development (ATD) International Conference & Expo
Washington, DC
May 20, 2025
Life Equilibrium: Discover, Design, & Dominate Your Life Balance
First Watch Corporate Event: Be a Better HumanLife Equilibrium: Discover, Design, & Dominate Your Life Balance
Virtual
January 30, 2025
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Books & Articles (4)

Dictating is 3x Faster Than Typing, Start Talking
Addiction to Social Media: Fix It With Apps & Tech Hacks
Stop The Back & Forth To Set Meetings
Ideas To Improve Your Commute

Expertise (11)

Business
Government
IT consulting and services
PR & Communications
Leadership
boost productivity Productivity and Time Management Effective Meetings Focus prioritization Life Balance

Clients

TED
Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM)
Association of Talent Development (ATD)
US Navy
General Services Administration
First Watch Restaurants
Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

Personal Productivity Skills boost! Less doing, get more DONE. Increase employee retention too!

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