AI Productivity Keynote Speaker:
Garland Coulson, "Captain Time" 🦸♂️⏱️
Give your audience something more valuable than money — time. Garland delivers powerful, real-world keynotes on AI and productivity that wake people up, give them practical things they can use, and keep them laughing along the way.
📅 Book a Free Discovery CallWho is Garland Coulson and what does he speak on?
Garland Coulson — known as "Captain Time" — is an AI productivity and time management keynote speaker who helps audiences rethink how they work in the age of AI. He is the Amazon-bestselling author of Stop Wasting Time: End Procrastination in 5 Weeks and has spoken, taught, and coached on productivity for over 15 years. Garland's keynotes blend a powerful message, practical real-world help, and genuine humor — so audiences leave both moved and ready to act.
Time management isn't just about work. One reason Garland loves this work is so people have more time for what matters — family, friends, community, and passions. More time to be a human "be-ing" instead of a human "do-ing."
Why book Garland Coulson for your conference or event?
Time is more valuable than money. If you run short of money, there are always ways to get more. But if you run out of time… that's it. That single idea sits at the heart of every Captain Time keynote — and it lands hard with audiences who feel busier than ever.
Garland's keynotes are powerful yet refreshingly practical. Audiences leave with a fresh way of thinking and real-world tools they can use right away — not "ivory tower" concepts. His passion and energy are mixed with light-hearted humor to create a memorable talk that keeps paying off long after the event ends.
Garland's signature keynotes
Each talk is thought-provoking, deeply human, and laced with light humor — and every one is customized to your audience and event theme.
Productivity 3.0: Humans + AI
We've moved past working harder and past working "smarter." Productivity 3.0 is the partnership era — where people and AI each do what they do best. Garland shows audiences what this new way of working actually looks like, and how to step into it with confidence instead of fear.
The Death of Productivity: How AI Made Creativity Your Only Job
When AI can do the tasks, the work that's left is the work only you can do — judgment, imagination, and human connection. A provocative, energizing look at why "being productive" is changing forever, and why that's the best news of your career.
AI-Native: The Next Evolution of Work
The organizations winning with AI aren't simply adding ChatGPT to old workflows — they're redesigning how work gets done. Garland reveals what separates AI-native organizations from everyone else, and gives leaders the first concrete moves they can make to begin the shift today.
Watch Captain Time's speaker demo reel
See Garland in action and get a feel for the energy he'll bring to your stage.
What do clients say about Garland?
"WOW! Garland REALLY knows his stuff. He's extremely pleasant to work with and knowledgeable. There is no better combination and there is no better instructor on this topic. I highly recommend!"
Principal Engineer & Owner, David A. Lopez Mixing & Mastering
"Thanks for your transformation of my work experience."
Toshi ShibanoPresident, Executive Financial Literacy
"Chat with Garland for a few minutes and you'll be making statements like, 'What a great idea!' and 'Now I get it!'"
Murray FuhrerExtreme Esteem Workshops
"I had the opportunity to hear Garland speak in front of a group I was a part of and it was very eye opening. I pride myself on my time management skills, but after listening to Garland, I notice there are gaps in my own management and lots of areas to improve."
Frequently asked questions about booking Garland
What are Garland's keynote topics?
Garland offers three signature AI and productivity keynotes: Productivity 3.0: Humans + AI; The Death of Productivity: How AI Made Creativity Your Only Job; and AI-Native: The Next Evolution of Work. Each is customized to your audience and event theme.
Does Garland speak virtually or only in person?
Both. Garland delivers keynotes in person on stage and virtually for online and hybrid events, bringing the same energy to either format.
Who is the audience for Garland's keynotes?
Garland keynotes at conferences, conventions, association events, and corporate gatherings — anywhere an audience wants a powerful, practical, and entertaining message about working in the age of AI. AI-Native: The Next Evolution of Work is especially popular with leadership audiences, executive retreats, and AGMs. (Looking for hands-on team training instead? See Garland's corporate training page.)
Where is Garland based and does he travel?
Garland is based in Canada and is available for in-person events across North America and internationally, as well as virtual events worldwide.
How do I book Garland Coulson to speak?
The fastest way is to book a free discovery call. Garland will learn about your event and goals, then recommend the right keynote and customize it for your audience. Book your discovery call here.
Book Garland to speak at your next event
Ready to give your audience the gift of time? Let's talk about your event and which Captain Time keynote will land best with your crowd. ⏱️🦸♂️
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