Miles Seecharan

When did you first discover GTD, and what inspired you to become a trainer?

I first came across GTD in 2004 when I was appointed the IT Training manager in a UK university and I discovered that nobody was showing the staff how to useOutlook properly. I decided that such a key daily workflow tool was too important to expect people just to use what they stumbled across so I set out to do something about it. My research quickly led me to GTD and I started using it myself. The difference it made was clear, so fast forward several years and I had become the go-to guy for advice about personal productivity. I then realized that I enjoyed helping people so much that I should be doing it full-time and so I joined Next Action Associates.

What goals do you have for the work that you do with clients?  What do you want them to achieve and experience?

I always focus on helping coaching clients achieve whatever goals they bring, but I do find that the way GTD helps people have a life away from work is something that I feel particularly passionate about.

What’s a fun or unexpected fact about you? (Think hobbies, life experiences, or unique traits)

I’m part-owner of a flight simulator business in Manchester which has full-scale Boeing 737,Airbus A320, Vulcan and Spitfire simulators. I’m an instructor on the 737.