Hi, We’re Jake & JZ, Creators of Make Time
After working in the tech industry for a long time, we felt burned out by the always-connected culture and back-to-back meeting schedule that left little time for our priorities.
So we decided to do something about it…
We took what we learned from designing apps like Gmail and YouTube, and came up with simple ways to fight distraction and take back control. We looked at the success of our design sprint process, and saw principles that anyone could apply to make better use of their time.
We began experimenting with our own habits and routines, trying to make time for what’s important to us. We tested hundreds of dorky tactics and took notes on what worked. We shared our results online and asked readers to tell us about their experiences.
With some simple changes, we learned that it’s possible to redesign your time—to get more focus, greater attention, and better energy for the things that matter to you every day.
Since publishing Make Time 2018, We’ve Evolved From “Two Guys Sharing Advice” To A Whole Team of Time Dorks
After Make Time was published, there was demand from individuals, businesses, and organizations who wanted to apply the framework in their own ways. We began giving talks, facilitating workshops, and designing programs that allowed us to successfully apply the framework in a variety of diverse contexts. Since then, we’ve launched multiple online courses, taught thousands of students, and shared Make Time with teams like NASA, Google, Klarna, and L’Oreal.
Today, we’re a robust team of facilitators and coaches who are dedicated to teaching others how to get more done in a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling way.
Meet the Make Time & Work Team
Over the last 20 years, our team has helped 200+ organizations reset the defaults of business as usual so they can make time for the work that matters.
Since being founded in 2018 by Make Time creators Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, we’ve grown into a dedicated team of facilitators and coaches with experience across a variety of business contexts.
Connor Swenson
CEO & Head of Make Time at Work
Lead trainer, originally from the U.S and now in Lisbon after years in London, bringing Make Time to global tech (YouTube, Klarna, Squarespace), luxury brands (L’Oréal, Kiehl’s, Maybelline), and more.
Claire Dinan
Head of Operations
Half British, Half Malaysian-Chinese operations expert who consulted at PwC for over 10 years and founded her own vegan snack brand.
John Puts
Certified Trainer
Dutch facilitator based in Berlin, partnering with major European tech (Vinted, Bol.com, GetYourGuide) and global brands like Google and L’Oréal.
Ros Croad
Certified Trainer
Creative producer and entrepreneur from New Zealand, now in Brighton. Founded an events company and has helped organizations like the CDC and Kiehl’s make time for what matters.
Katie Stoddart
Certified Trainer
French leadership coach based in Stockholm, helping individuals and teams at global organizations like MindValley build sustainable productivity practices.
For 20+ Years, We’ve Helped 300+ Organizations Make Time For The Work That Matters
Organizations benefiting from Make Time
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The Make Time Mission
Help You Reclaim Your Time & Attention For A Happier, More Fulfilling Life
In a world where people are constantly busy, distracted, and stressed, we believe slowing down and focusing on what really matters is the real key to feeling happy and fulfilled.
By bringing purpose and intention to every moment, we believe you’ll look back on your life with joy and satisfaction knowing you spent your time exactly the way you wanted.
If you want to learn more about ten big ideas at the core of approach, read The Make Time Manifesto.
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