Time Management Expert & Productivity Consultant; Former NASA Apollo Rocket Design Team Member; Author of "Time Management Made Easy"

Dallas, TX, USA

Peter Turla Biography

Peter Turla is a time management expert whose career began in the early American space program. Turla worked with NASA as a member of the Apollo rocket design team, contributing to the development of critical elements used in the propulsion system of the Saturn 5 moon rocket. During his time at NASA, he developed and applied management techniques to address fast-changing priorities, frequent interruptions, stress, and tight deadlines.

After his tenure at NASA, Turla applied his engineering background and problem-solving skills to productivity consulting. Known as Peter the Time Man Turla, he founded the National Management Institute, which develops and presents time-management training programs for individuals and organizations. The National Management Institute has trained more than 500,000 people worldwide, including clients from universities, Fortune 500 companies, business, government, and industry.

Turla is the author of "Time Management Made Easy," "Time Management," and "How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Getting Things Done Now!" He served as a columnist for Success magazine, and his books have been translated into multiple languages and sold in more than 30 countries. His productivity and time-management strategies have been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Industry Week, USA Today, and The London World News.

Turla has appeared on more than 200 radio and TV shows. As a keynote speaker, he translates the precision of rocket science into practical strategies for professionals. He teaches organizations how to manage shifting priorities, interruptions, stress, and tight deadlines. His seminars on managing time and multiple priorities are included in productivity training for organizations worldwide. With a career spanning aerospace engineering and professional development, Turla provides expertise in time management, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Peter Turla Speaking Topics

  • Time management for people in a hurry

    Easy to use tips and tricks to free up your time.

Peter Turla Videos

Time Management Tip # 1 - Time is a Precious Resource

Time Management Tip # 1 - Time is a Precious Resource

Time is more precious than money. Magic trick illustrating how time, once spent, never returns.

Time Management Tips: How to Improve Your Time Management Skills

Time Management Tips: How to Improve Your Time Management Skills

Time management tips on how to be more effective, how to better manage time, improve your time management skills, set priorities, and overcome...

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Peter Turla is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Time management for people in a hurry. The estimated speaking fee range to book Peter Turla for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Peter Turla generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jones Loflin, Jordan P. Evans, Kenneth Harris II, Laura Stack and Jason Young. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peter Turla for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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