Stop Welcoming the Distractions!

Date: Nov. 15 at 12:00 p.m. PT | 2:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Sarah Tetlow, CEO of Firm Focus, Legal Productivity Coaching & Consulting

Your time is valuable, but the distractions never seem to stop. Do distractions keep coming, or are you letting them happen? This fun and engaging workshop guides you with practical techniques to stop welcoming distractions and interruptions into your already busy days. Participants will learn how to proactively manage time and expectations, mitigate interruptions, and finally control those constant distractions!

During this presentation participants will learn the following:

• The difference between internal and external distractions,
• How to effectively manage time and regain control of your workday by addressing your most frequent distractions and interruptions,
• How to uncover and address the cultural challenges within your firm that contribute to time wastage,
• How to implement tailored solutions to establish boundaries and set expectations,
• Reduce stress and anxiety by creating a more focused and productive work environment.

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Mr. Murow has been a professional in the general engineering contracting industry for over 35 years. During that time he has served as a principal in two leading contracting firms, consultant to major land developers, specifier and bid administrator, senior project manager, and as an expert witness. He has expertise in public and private engineering and building contracting, creating land development pro formas, claims mitigation, scheduling and cost estimating. Mr. Murow is the current and past President (2011-2015, 2019) of the Orange County Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA) and National Board Member and 2013 National Past President of the FEWA National Board of Directors.

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