Testimonials

“I geek out on this type of training!  I am an HR Department of one, there never seemed to be enough hours in the day.  The Outlook Optimization program from Focus to Evolve has changed that.  Through this training I gained the tools to reclaim my time.  The Outlook Optimization session consists of a great balance of the science behind why this is effective and the hands on demonstration for optimal Outlook set up.  I love that I am no longer working out of my email in-box.  I am able to focus my (newly found) extra time on the projects that support my department and organization goals.”

-Stacey Corbin, SHRM-SCP, PHR, Human Resources Manager at Community Action Wayne/Medina

“Your presentation was life changing for me. I was quite literally yelling ‘YES FINALLY!’  Having a clear inbox has always been my goal, and I’ve never been able to get there. I feel like I can finally get there! Thank you so so so so much. I’ve done other similar trainings before, but yours truly resonated with me. It was simple and easy and made a huge impact. Thank you again!”

-Malory Merwin, Corporate HR Manager at Penske Logistics

“Tana was absolutely amazing. The training hits on EVERYTHING an organization needs to know about maximizing productivity and efficiency. But more than that, it taught me how to break free from living a life controlled by my inbox and actually use my inbox to enhance my life. I created at least 5 more hours every week for myself after attending the training. Completely worth the investment!”

-Amelia Noel, Founder & CEO at Amelia Noel Coaching

“I attended Tana Mann’s Microsoft Outlook Balance and Productivity Optimization session. I've struggled for years in maintaining control of my email. Tana’s best practices enlightened me to take the necessary steps to address this issue. In two weeks I went from approximately 250 emails to an empty in-box. Tana’s productivity tools resulted in me gaining clarity and structure to address tasks in a timely manner. At the same time I was able to archive information quickly. This is a critical aspect of my professional role that often contributed to my productivity challenges.

Tana’s session provided a valuable mix of content and best practices on applying this information in my daily use of email. Tana's delivery was upbeat, confident and reassuring. Tana walked through the steps and explained the reasoning. Tana used a good combination of slides to support her approach. Tana then showed how to apply the best practices in MS Outlook. Tana answered all of the group's questions at the end of the session. Tana was genuine and practical in her explanations.

If you want to take your productivity to the next level, I highly recommend attending Tana’s session. I also endorse Tana as a presenter for organizations seeking to improve productivity. Tana has a great ability to share her technical knowledge in a manner that is understandable. I’m confident that by continuing to apply these techniques my focus and efficiency will remain at an optimum level—professionally and personally.”

-Michael Timmes, Programming Chairperson at Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources

“Tana was fantastic and her presentation was conversational and easy to follow. After the presentation, we had several employees thank us for connecting with Focus to Evolve, and how relieved they feel having a new game plan for their overwhelming inboxes. Thank you, Tana!” 

-Sarah Orlandi, Marketing Assistant at Meaden & Moore

“Thank you so much for your presentation -- I've received several emails from our members (and our board) saying how helpful the session was. I'm proud to report that I'm now at inbox zero and committed to staying there using your methods. This will relieve so much stress. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us! Your system is incredible.”

-Emma Pautler, Chapter Administrator at Delaware SHRM

"Tana presented to our local SHRM chapter on how to optimize Outlook productivity, and this topic was just what we needed! Tana kept our group engaged and showed us several tricks that we could implement immediately to make impactful changes to our work habits.  She has great communication skills, brings passion and joy to her work, and I'm looking forward to seeing how much more productive I can be with my time!"

-Jordan K.

"This training is exactly what I needed especially with my schedule becoming busier since going back to graduate school part -time. Tana was helpful and very clear in her instructions and goals for me. After a few sessions, I was able to stay on track and clean up my email while slowly getting used to the tasks options in Gmail. I plan to continue using the skills learned from this training throughout my professional career."

-Michael Ludgardo

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Tana to improve my efficiency in the workplace. After just a few sessions, it became apparent that these skills could be applied to everyday life. During the day, I feel more focused because I learned how to prioritize my time and balance incoming tasks. I discovered that my workday was not as stressful because I was able to mentally organize all of my cases throughout the day. Tana has a true passion for helping others, and I highly recommend reaching out to her if you are looking for new ways to improve your organizational skills. Thank you so much for your support and for showing me these invaluable skills!”

-Marco Miranda, Private Client Associate at AB Bernstein Private Wealth Management

“I can’t tell you how much we appreciate your balance & productivity training.  It has changed our lives and our team loves it!”
-Nick Gerber, Vice President, Business Development at The Ashley Group

“Your presentation was amazing and what you teach is life transforming!  As soon as I had time to work on your methodology yesterday I did so, and I left at the end of the day with my inbox cleared out and all unfinished tasks moved to a future date. I left work feeling refreshed and like I had accomplished what I truly had to do that day! What you teach is truly awesome, thank you so much for reaching out to us!”

-Angie Stine, SHRM-SCP, Manager of Human Resources and Administration at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.

“Tana did a fantastic job explaining why we get caught up in our inboxes and then giving us the skills and resources to reimagine and revamp the way we utilize Outlook to maximize our time and create more time for our mission as an organization. We can’t thank her enough for her time and valuable knowledge.”

-Sarah Krieger, Advancement Specialist at Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center

"Tana, thank you for a great training session for Cleveland SHRM! I reached zero items in my inbox last week for the first time in my career. I'm almost a week in and it has been working great...it was the answer to the question that I wasn't sure how to ask."

-Lisa Lufkin, Operations Director at Saint-Gobain Crystals

“Thanks for reaching out after the session as follow up; I have no questions or feedback simply because it’s all working so well.  I’m loving this.”

-Jess Edmonds, Catering Director & Partner at Spice Kitchen Enterprises

“I worked with Tana for nearly six years while at AB Bernstein.   I was always impressed by her ability to seemingly be on top of hundreds of tasks…I now understand how she did it.   She actually learned and took the time to become an expert using the Microsoft Suite and the Task function to create organization and order in her life.   While much of the training that she provided may seem basic, putting the discipline in place to actually use technology to create order in my life has been immensely helpful.    I no longer spend countless hours combing through emails….there is a true power to reading, deleting and prioritizing emails and scheduling the appropriate follow ups to those emails.   Tana’s training caused me to intentionally focus on being sure to do the things that I want and need to do on a daily basis.   I highly recommend this training to anyone that’s feeling overwhelmed and lacking focus.”

-Jim Kavalec, Financial Advisor at AB Bernstein Private Wealth Management

“Thank you so much for taking the time to help me clean out my inbox.  I feel like a load has been lifted off of me.  I have no doubt that when I complete this project that I will be more productive in my personal and professional life.”

-Elizabeth England, Medicare Specialist at KAZ Company

“Tana's passion for organization and her ability to encourage others to lead their best life has always been amazing to watch and be around.  Having the opportunity to learn about additional functions available through Outlook was eye opening.  Who would have thought there was more to it than just sending and receiving a bajillion emails!  Tana gave me lots of helpful pointers to manage my emails instead of allowing them to manage (and constantly distract) me.  I went from literally thousands of emails to almost ZERO (I will get there ... I'm a work in progress!)  Tana showed me how utilizing Outlook to its fullest capabilities can keep me more focused and allow me to stay in my flow state longer and more effectively so that I can become more productive and recoup some of my 4 weeks per year of lost “focus” time! Thank You Tana for sharing your experience, expertise and encouragement!”

-Laurie Mann

“With the volume of email and incoming requests, our work environments have become nearly impossible. This Outlook training brought clarity to my day and stopped the noise immediately and with the settings done in class, it kept me there going forward. This was so effective that I even sponsor this training for my customers! This is a training that ACTUALLY CHANGES YOU. A must do if you currently use Microsoft Outlook; I cannot recommend it enough.”

-Trent Milliron, CEO at KloudTel

"There is no better way to learn than from someone with true passion for the subject matter. The thing that made this training effective for my team was the instructor's honest belief that she could help people make positive change for themselves. Through that approach, Tana helped bring out a genuine optimism and desire to 'do better' -- something that can never be overstated. This was an important step on the path to being the architect of my own time."

- Michael E., President of Star USA, Inc.

“Before Jason’s training, I left work every day stressed out trying to manage everything I needed to do out of my inbox. After Jason’s training, I left work every single day with a smile and no stress about the work that I still had hanging over me. This training saved me at least an hour a day! Over the course of a month, this has saved me 22 hours! If I keep track over the course of a year, I will have 264 hours of my time back! I want to thank you, Jason, for your training and showing me the proper way to use Outlook. I will always use your teaching as long as I use emails.”

-Stephen Walentik, eCommerce Specialist at PROforma

“When I was approached by Jason and Tana about attending a ‘productivity session’, my initial thought was that I was a master with computers and I do not need to spend two hours learning how to manage my time effectively. However, as I look back at where I was prior to my session to where I am now, there is a remarkable difference. Jason and Tana have a true passion for the insights that they deliver and it has truly made an impact not only on my professional life, but also my personal life. I would highly recommend this presentation/session to any company that wants to make their employees as efficient as possible. This is a game changer in 2020 and has made a lasting impact on how I approach every day when I wake up. Thank you Jason and Tana for your outstanding work and dedication to something that is much needed in the corporate world!”

-Regan Sweeney, Private Client Associate at AB Bernstein Private Wealth Management

“I’ve been using Outlook and other personal planning and productivity tools for 25 years and learned more about improving my personal efficiency in this 1 hour training session than in all previous training combined. I strongly encourage everyone to participate in the training session to enhance their productivity toolkit.”

-Brian Alquist, Certified Business Coach at actionCOACH

“I have always found myself to be a highly organized and diligent person, whether in my professional or personal life, so when Tana offered to help me refine some of my skills and help me save more time, I instantly jumped at the chance. I wasn’t sure how much more there was to learn, but Tana had tips and tricks that truly helped me with efficiency and mindset. She not only would show me ways to increase my productivity but also gave me the “Why” behind it, by explaining to me the distractions that decreased my focused and cost me a huge amount of time in the long run. Her presentation was fluid, easy to understand, and came with a visual demonstration of how I could change certain settings in my applications to help my workflow. It was clear she not only is very knowledgeable about her topic, but truly passionate about its purpose. I would, and will, recommend this training to all types of professionals, regardless of their organizational level or field of business. I feel more in control of my time and my tasks after her training and appreciated her outlook on “paying yourself” first when it comes to your daily calendar.”

-Hope Ziegler, Senior Private Client Coordinator at AB Bernstein Private Wealth Management

“I took this Outlook training 7 years ago, and I still use what I learned every single day. Outlook is such an amazing tool when used right. This Outlook productivity training shows you exactly what you need. Nothing more, nothing less and the results are instant. I cannot recommend this training enough.”

-Kurt McAllister, Sr. Strategic Consultant at American Greetings

“Tana’s training on how to use Outlook efficiently and  how to prioritize the day is hands down one of the best trainings I have received! I have been using Outlook professionally for about 10 years and did not know all the useful tools and tricks to get organized to be more productive. After my training with Tana, I have implemented the tips and it has made a huge difference in my productivity. I absolutely recommend going through this training! It’s a life changer.”

-Armando Toska, Private Client Associate at AB Bernstein Private Wealth Management

“Going into this productivity training, I knew I wasn’t using Microsoft Outlook to its fullest capacity. After taking the course, I now truly understand that this is a “getting things done” tool to help augment my value-added contribution to my clients and all that I need to accomplish in my work AND life. Fantastic productivity training with instant results that I could put into practice immediately. Highly recommended.”

-Marilee MacAskill, Corporate Trainer at Dale Carnegie

“During the Outlook Productivity training, it became immediately apparent that Tana is passionate about teaching individuals how to effectively use Outlook as a tool.  She has a fantastic understanding of the program and was able to educate me in a simple but impactful manner. I highly recommend this training to other people seeking to advance their productivity and organization, and I find myself excited to use the strategies taught to me on a daily basis.”

-Joseph Kelly, Private Client Associate at AB Bernstein Private Wealth Management

“I recently worked with Tana at Focus to Evolve LLC to enhance my productivity journey.  She helped me through some of the technological challenges of setting up this productivity discipline, despite the fact that I use Google Suite, which I am not well-versed in (I recently changed jobs to a Google shop).  Tana was refreshingly positive and helped me refocus on what is important in ensuring that my days, weeks, and months don't go off the rails as far as being organized, yet still leaving time to think about rising to a new level of productivity and mastery of my new role.  While I have a long way to go, I feel like I was instilled with some of the key building blocks to jump start my quest to be more productive and have more time for the most important things in life.  Thank you again!”

-Scott Engel, Chief Operating Officer at TalentLaunch

“Before the training, I just thought Outlook was an email and calendar tool. After the training, I now see how it really is a global-class personal productivity system. This is an amazing training for boosting priorities, organization, and getting things done in general.”

-Roy Keating, Vice President, Multi-Channel Sales at MTD Products

“We brought Focus to Evolve, LLC in as a key variable to take us to our next tier. Everything delivered from priority path to individual productivity training was outstanding. I was skeptical to bring a productivity coach in, but now in hindsight, I wish I would have done this for my company from day one. For me, it comes down to this – if human performance matters to your company; If humans work for you and their performance has any consequence, get them in front of Focus to Evolve as soon as you can. Outlook and email can be your friend…I had no idea! What an outstanding training - I recommend this to any and every user of Outlook.”

-Mike Dagiasis, President at Phalanx Logistics

“This one-hour training actually shifted my level of productivity and organization to a whole other level instantly. I just needed that X factor addition with Outlook to allow me to get out in front of it all even further. This is a serious productivity training. I recommend it to any Microsoft Outlook user without reservation.”

-John Marchand, Vice President of Client Relations at Global 500 Financial

“Thanks Jason. This training was totally awesome and unexpected. I believe it can be life changing – and that is not an exaggeration.”

-Thomas A. Orutt, Vice President – Commercial Banking at The Huntington National Bank

“Focus to Evolve cuts to the chase (and cuts deep). No fluff training that changes your ability to get things done and accomplish priority items immediately. Haven’t seen one like this before. The Outlook Optimization session is just shy of a miracle… from hating Outlook to loving Outlook in 2 hours flat. Truly next-level productivity training.”

-Dennis Champa, Productivity Director at Wells Fargo

“I fully recommend Focus to Evolve’s Outlook Productivity training to anyone who is exploring solutions related to work load efficiency. At our office, Outlook is used 95% of the day and was proving to be a distraction more so than a productivity tool. If you’re going to sleep and waking up with hundreds of unopened emails and tasks and are constantly asking how you are going to manage the workload, I strongly recommend you invest two hours into his training. In the first 5 days, I’ve seen a tremendous improvement in efficiency, and I’m just getting started!”

-Rich Bewley, National Accounts at Proforma

“We had Jason onsite to do the Outlook productivity training.  I had implemented his suggestions about 9 months prior to having him onsite.  My productivity increased tremendously as a result.  That boost inspired me to get that same training at an industry meeting.  I have heard nothing but praise for the techniques and tricks that Jason teaches.  Outlook is a tool almost everyone uses in the business world, but very few have any training on it.  Take the time, devote yourself to the methods, and you will be amazed with the results.​”

-Mark Wilson​, Network Operations Manager​ at Santel Communications Cooperative

“I did the Outlook Productivity training last weekend. WOW!!! It has really helped me. I am now acutely aware of the things that I avoid doing that need to be done. I love it! I have gone all week with a clean inbox. I have already sung your praises.”

-Terese McGroarty, Franchise Specialist at FranNet North East Ohio

“This training makes me feel like a super human!  I get so much done compared to the old way I used to work, constantly getting distracted.  I’m engineering a new environment to be 200-500% more productive in the same time.  My stress level always decreases when I’m practicing your techniques.  Thanks for helping me get out of my inbox and on to the most important tasks!  Oh yea, the education on how our brain works and the hacks we can use to make our brain operate the way we want it to is absolutely life changing.  Thanks for your training!  Look forward to sharing more of my results soon.”

-Brian Smith, Mortgage Adviser & Executive Coach at Union Home Mortgage

“Tana revolutionized my inbox with some terrific time management tips, some theory, and lots of practical application using Outlook.  I never realized how much of my time and project management could be combined within the confines of Outlook.  Tana’s course was a major help to me and I recommend it to anyone who wants to get ahead and stay ahead of schedule.”

-Charles F. Mullen, Chairman at Apple Growth Partners

“This is the first time I have ever seen my inbox empty. Seriously. I took an amazing course with Focus to Evolve - a revolutionary productivity training company owned by one of my good friends. I’ve learned how to become the architect of my life and work smarter, not harder, and not longer hours!”

-Lindsay Kronk, Top producing Realtor and Founder of The Elle Kaye Group

“As an Outlook user for over a decade, I thought I knew everything I needed to know, but I could not have been more wrong!  Tana’s method for using email is not your typical Outlook tutorial. While I did learn a lot about various functions within the software that I never knew existed, what Tana really taught me is how to shift my mindset about time and how I’m using the hours in each day.  Her methods have allowed me to be much more focused and productive in less time, and on top of it I have a clean inbox at the end of each day!  If you’re feeling scattered and like there are just never enough hours to get everything accomplished, I highly recommend Tana’s training.  Its impact goes way beyond email, allowing you to approach each day with more presence and awareness.  Thank you, Tana – your training is truly a game changer!”

-Elizabeth Lazar, Senior Grant Writer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

“As a single mom and a full time professional, I had been struggling with that nagging and frustrating feeling of “am I forgetting to do something?”  In the car ride to work… “Did I forget to put an extra mask in Christian’s backpack?”  On the way home from work… “I need to get ready for that seminar next week.” My training with Tana gave me the tools to get out of my head and develop a system that keeps me on top of all the tasks I need to handle in any given day, freeing up time to devote to my family.  I came out wondering how I have spent 38 years not knowing this information.  Everyone should know these tips and tricks!  Tana is inspirational and a great coach.   I highly recommend this training for everyone!”

-Mandy Altamirano, Dental Operations Coach at Summit Dental Consulting

“I have been more swamped than usual lately, and your training came at the perfect time. Because of it, I’ve been able to set aside undisturbed time for writing and it’s really helped me to be more productive! I cannot tell you how satisfying it is to be able to zero out my inbox nearly every day, it’s such a gift.”

-Elizabeth L. Grepp, Grant Writer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

“The Outlook Productivity training is truly a gamechanger. By making a few simple tweaks to the way I manage my inbox and calendar, I have completely altered how I do business. Tana’s training provides so much more than practical tools and tips – it provides peace of mind. I am so grateful for Focus To Evolve for helping me become a more effective and efficient manager of my time and energy. I have already recommended the training to several of my colleagues and will continue to do so. It is absolutely worth it!”

-Lauren Switzer, Director of Development Operations at Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

“I've been using Outlook my entire career, and I had been using it wrong the entire time! I can't believe I wasn't using it to its full and intended potential. Thanks to Focus to Evolve's Outlook Productivity training, I was able to centralize my task list, allowing for more focused and productive work. After my training with Tana, I was able to immediately implement the tactics learned, something lacked from many other professional development opportunities I have attended. My officemates are also hooked after championing the information I learned!”

-Tyler Hayden, Academic Assistant to the Schools at Sacred Heart Schools

“The training provided by Tana and Focus to Evolve did more than just boost my productivity. It helped me build habits that prioritize my work, keep me organized and allow time for strategic thinking. I have a sense of accomplishment each day and know that my organization is benefiting from my improved time management.”

-Colette Taylor, Regional Director, Akron at Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

“Double thumbs up from me. This training hooked me right away when it was said: ‘most people just show up at their job and they happen to use Outlook, but they never get any actual training on the tool.’ Outlook is such a huge part of our day!  We move at such a pace, it is easy to overlook efficiency training for the tools we use. Some of the most basic tips are incredibly helpful. There is a lot of benefit (in my opinion) to putting in place an actual system (as opposed to just letting our inbox dictate the flow of our day). Great presentation/training…good stuff!”

-Bob Taylor, Director of Human Resources at United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland

“Thank you so much for this training! It’s a real game changer for me!”

-Leslie Dorsey, Human Resources Director at Oatey

“Most of us spend a great portion of our workday with e-mails.  This training taught me how to save time by efficiently using Outlook.  One of the best trainings I have taken!”

-Sue G.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you for the fantastic training!  In less than a week, I’ve already experienced great gains – both in productivity and in mental space freed up by managing my time and tasks better in Outlook.  The inspiration you provided was the exact spark I needed to shift me in the right direction.”

-Tessa Maki, Training Solutions Specialist

“The Outlook training with Tana helped me get out of my busy mind and shift to a place of focus and creativity. With just a few habit changes I learned in the training, I'm able to check more off of my task list AND devote more energy and attention to big-picture projects.”

-Katie F., Analyst at Healthcare company

“Being inundated with emails and items that needed to be reviewed, handled immediately or should be deleted, created an inbox that was unmanageable! I found the training provided by Tana extremely helpful to teach me the importance of handling each one in an efficient manner. She was patient and helped me think through what made sense for me. This process makes me feel much more in control of my day!"

-Anita P.

“My productivity training session with Tana was super beneficial! She helped me to take all my ‘mental lists’ and get them out of my head, so I could focus on getting my tasks accomplished and not just trying to remember them all! My household is running more efficiently, and I have more time to devote to my family.” 

-Jennifer Roessler

“This training has made a profound difference in my productivity and work-life balance. I’m able to achieve more in less time and have gained valuable time to focus on my priorities.”

-Sarah D., Financial Advisor at Wealth Management firm