Betsy A. Hays

Educator * Speaker * Author * Podcaster

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Handled(ish): Productivity for the Imperfect

is a weekly podcast hosted by me. It's a practical and humorous look at productivity, how to get things done well, and how to accept that a lot of things will just get "done enough" -- and that's ok.


The podcast is both philosophical and practical, and included in each episode are ideas that listeners can immediately use. Because I practice what I "preach," the podcast is imperfect, like all of us, and hopefully serves as a reminder that the beauty of life is often in its imperfections.



Central Valley Stories:

Advertising and Public Relations


This 13-episode podcast series takes an

in-depth look at the history, trends, changes and challenges of the public relations and advertising industries in California's Central Valley, as well as the illustrious careers of my guests.


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Looking for

a speaker?

With 20+ years of experience as a professional speaker, I would love to educate and inspire your team at your next event.


Talks are customized to your audience on topics such as productivity, effective communication, presentation skills, networking, and personal and professional branding.


Betsy A. Hays,

APR, Fellow PRSA

In addition to writing and speaking, here are some other things I love: my family and friends, seasoned pretzels, a lovely cup of hot tea, curling up on the couch with a blanket to read or watch football, and yoga.


I also love my job. I’ve been a public relations and advertising professor for close to 25 years. (The future is in pretty good hands, folks, so please don’t worry so much.)


Other on-campus adventures include work in service-learning, career-readiness, and entrepreneurship education.


Also, I’m a productivity and planning nerd, always thinking, learning and tinkering with strategies, schedules, and routines . . .




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