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How to improve your memory and sharpen your focus

By The Guardian Masterclasses

Date and time

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 · 6:30 - 8:30pm GMT

Location

The Guardian

Kings Place 90 York Way London N1 9GU United Kingdom

Refund Policy

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Description

Practical strategies to help you improve your memory and verbal reasoning, from Mark Channon, author of The Memory Workbook

Do you often get easily distracted? Ever find yourself marvelling at other people’s memory and despairing at your own ability to recall information? Join memory coach Mark Channon for this unique masterclass and learn how to reduce mind wandering, improve focus and remember more stuff.

In the space of just two hours, Mark will share simple strategies that you can use to improve your memory. You’ll receive tips on how to remember names, facts, presentations, and even whole books. Plus, you’ll discover how to use mindfulness training to sharpen your mind and verbal reasoning skills.

This inspirational class is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to deal more effectively with distractions and information overload. Tickets are limited so book your place now – and spend the evening discovering how a radically improved memory can transform your work and personal life for the better.

The price of your ticket includes a copy of Mark’s book, The Memory Workbook

Class preparation

  • One week before the class we’ll email you a link to a series of 1-2 minute videos, which are designed as a primer for the evening
  • If you purchase your ticket less than a week before the class, we’ll email you shortly after you’ve booked your place
  • Please note: watching these videos is not essential to attending the class or benefiting from it

More about your teacher…

Mark Channon is a memory coach and the founder of memoryschool.com. After creating the quiz show Monkhouse’s Memory Masters for the BBC, he became one of the first Grand Masters of Memory in the world. Mark is the author of several books including How to Remember Anything, The Memory WorkBook and Improve Your Memory: Sharpen Focus and Improve Performance.

Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website

Organized by

Welcome to Guardian Masterclasses – a unique programme of learning embedded within one of the world's most forward-thinking media organisations.

We offer a broad range of short and long courses across a variety of disciplines from creative writing, journalism, photography and design, film and digital media, music and cultural appreciation.

Harnessing the expertise and specialisms within the organisation, our courses are led by first class and award winning guardian professionals whilst also drawing on the skills and expertise of other leading figures at the forefront of the creative and digital industries.

The programme is aimed at anyone interested in personal or professional development whether that be refining your skills, focusing your ambition or simply broadening your mind and gaining inspiration.

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