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A Productive Conversation

Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation is a podcast that discusses tips, tools, tactics, and tricks that are designed to help you take your productivity, time management, goals, to do lists, habits, and workflow to new heights - both at work and at home. If you're looking to focus your efforts on getting the right things done and start living the good life, then this weekly conversational podcast – crafted in the tradition of Slate's Working, Back to Work, and HBR IdeaCast – is for you.

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Matt Martin Talks About AI-Enhanced Productivity and Time Management from 2023-12-13T08:30

In Episode 505 of our podcast, we are excited to welcome Matt Martin, a visionary in the intersection of AI, productivity, and time management. Matt and I delve into the evolving landscape of AI to...

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Russel Lolacher Talks About Relationships At Work from 2023-12-06T08:30

In this episode of the podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Russel Lolacher, a good friend of mine and a visionary in the realms of leadership and workplace culture. Russel joins me to delve into the n...

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FROM THE VAULT: Juliet Funt Talks About Embracing White Space for Productivity from 2023-11-29T08:30

In this episode "from the vault", originally released in November 2021, I had the pleasure of chatting with Juliet Funt, author of "A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Y...

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Dan Pontefract Talks About Redefining Work-Life Balance from 2023-11-22T08:30

In today's podcast, I had an engaging conversation with Dan Pontefract, a renowned leadership strategist, about the nuanced aspects of work-life balance and productivity. Dan brings a fresh perspec...

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Brian Johnson Talks About Mastering Life's Ultimate Game from 2023-11-15T08:30

In this enlightening episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Brian Johnson, a thinker and writer who delves deep into the art of living a productive life. Brian, the author of "Areté...

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David Allen Talks About Mastering Productivity in a Remote World from 2023-11-08T08:30

In episode 500 of our podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the productivity guru David Allen in Lisbon at Running Remote. We dove deep into the evolution of Allen's revolutionary Gettin...

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Milos Belcevic Talks About Applying Product Management Principles to Life from 2023-11-01T07:30

In this episode we delve deep with Milos Belcevic as he shares his enlightening perspective on applying product management principles to foster personal growth. Milos navigates us through a transfo...

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FROM THE VAULT: Aaron Mahnke Talks About Crafting 'Lore', Mastering Productivity, and Navigating a Podcasting Caree from 2023-10-25T07:30

Originally aired in March 2016, this episode features the incredibly talented Aaron Mahnke, creator of the renowned podcast, Lore, and the mastermind behind Grim&Mild Entertainment. Aaron candidly ...

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Josh Fonger Talks About Adopting a Systems Mindset for Business Success from 2023-10-18T07:30

In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be in conversation with Josh Fonger, a distinguished consultant, coach, speaker, and the CEO of WTS Enterprises. With his expertise in Business Performance Archi...

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James Swanwick Talks About Sleep, Productivity, and Alcohol-Free Living from 2023-10-11T07:30

I’m excited to bring James Swanwick into our conversation for this episode of the podcast. As an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor, James has worn many...

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Erik Fisher Talks About Navigating Productivity, Avoiding Burnout, and Podcast Evolution from 2023-10-04T07:30

My guest for this episode, Erik Fisher, is the voice behind the "Beyond the To-Do List" – a podcast that has been going strong since 2012. Erik and I delve into the adventure of keeping a podcast r...

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FROM THE VAULT: David Sparks Talks About Productivity, Task Management, And The Value Of Journaling from 2023-09-27T07:30

In this episode from September of 2014, David Sparks, fondly known as "MacSparky," joins the conversation to reminisce about the evolving landscape of task management since we last met at Macworld....

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Mark Mears Talks About Purposeful Growth and Leadership from 2023-09-20T07:30

In this episode I'm joined by Mark Mears, the founder and chief growth officer for L.E.A.F. Growth Ventures. A visionary business leader, he's been recognized as a #1 best-selling author, a keynote...

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Jon Acuff Talks About Tapping Into Potential And Goal Setting from 2023-09-13T07:30

This week's episode features the insightful and dynamic Jon Acuff. Over the years, Jon has penned numerous books, with "All It Takes Is A Goal" being his ninth venture into sharing his wisdom with ...

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Andrea S. Kramer And Alton B. Harris Talk About Combatting Workplace Bias from 2023-09-06T07:30

In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the nuances of workplace bias with none other than Andrea Kramer and Alton Harris. Married to each other, Andie and Al are not just partners in lif...

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FROM THE VAULT: Charlie Gilkey Talks About Productivity, Projects, And The Process Of Writing from 2023-08-30T07:30

Welcome to this special revisit of my conversation with Charlie Gilkey. Originally broadcast in September 2019, Charlie shares insights into the world of productivity, how to manage projects, both ...

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Constance Dierickx Talks About Meta-Leadership Insights And Decision Mastery from 2023-08-23T07:30

In this episode I have the privilege of conversing with Constance Dierickx, Ph.D., famously known as The Decision Doctor®. A trusted advisor to boards and senior executives, Constance has lent her ...

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Stephanie Chandler Talks About Non-Fiction Publishing And Community Building from 2023-08-16T07:30

I'm admittedly taking a bit of a selfish turn in this episode as I get to chat with the renowned Stephanie Chandler. Stephanie, an acclaimed author of "The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan," is the ...

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Vinay Pitankar Talks About Process Management from 2023-08-09T07:30

In the latest episode of "A Productive Conversation", yours truly (Mike Vardy) and guest Vinay Patankar delve into the intricacies of process versus project management. Vinay Patankar is the CEO of...

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Marc Lesser Talks About Finding Clarity from 2023-08-02T07:30

In this enlightening episode, I engage in a meaningful (and productive) conversation with Marc Lesser. Marc is a multifaceted leader with roles as a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher. With an M...

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FROM THE VAULT: James Clear Talks About Atomic Habits from 2023-07-26T07:30

We're going back into the vault for this episode for a conversation that I had in January 2019 with the one and only James Clear. James is best known as the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy And Pro...

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Josselyne Herman Saccio Talks About The Art of Being Unmissable With from 2023-07-19T07:30

Josselyne Herman Saccio joins the show to discuss her work helping people transform limiting beliefs and shift from a place of reaction to creation. She is a transformative coach and course leader ...

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Peter Ivanov Talks About Powering Up Virtual Teams from 2023-07-12T07:30

In this episode of "A Productive Conversation," I'm joined by Peter Ivanov. Peter is an inspiring keynote speaker, renowned for his expertise in virtual teams and future-oriented leadership. With 2...

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Terry Cralle Talks About The Relationship Between Sleep And Productivity from 2023-07-05T07:30

In this episode, I chat with Terry Cralle, a registered nurse based in Washington DC, and the conversation dives into the topic of sleep and its impact on productivity and well-being. Terry is cert...

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FROM THE VAULT: Keith Ferrazzi talks about Leading Without Authority from 2023-06-28T07:30

In this episode from the vault, I revisit my conversation with Keith Ferrazzi from May 2020. The discussion centers around leading without authority, breaking down silos, and transforming teams thr...

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Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 2) from 2023-06-21T07:30

In the second part of my podcast conversation with Asian Efficiency's Thanh Pham, we explore various aspects of productivity, time management, and the impact of AI. The conversation covers breaking...

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Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 1) from 2023-06-14T07:30

In the first part of my podcast conversation with Thanh Pham, founder of Asian Efficiency, we explored our shared experiences in the productivity space. We discussed the evolution of productivity a...

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FROM THE VAULT: Marshall Goldsmith talks about The Earned Life from 2023-06-07T07:30

In this episode, I dive into an enriching conversation with the renowned Marshall Goldsmith, a giant in the field of productivity and leadership. It was only a little over a year ago that I first e...

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FROM THE VAULT: Getting Back to Happy with Marc and Angel Chernoff from 2023-05-31T07:30

On this episode of the podcast originally released in May 2018, I spoke with Marc and Angel Chernoff. Marc and Angel are the authors of the book Getting Back To Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change ...

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Shannon McLay talks about Why Money Matters from 2023-05-24T21:59

On this episode, I'm joined by an exceptional guest, Shannon McClay. Shannon is the CEO and founder of the Financial Gym, a revolutionary financial services company breaking barriers in the realm o...

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Megan Hyatt Miller talks about Minding Your Mindset from 2023-05-17T07:30

In this episode, I'm joined by special guest Megan Hyatt Miller, co-author of "Mind Your Mindset: The Science that Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking." Megan is the President and CEO of Full F...

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Donna McGeorge talks about The 1-Day Refund from 2023-05-10T07:30

In this episode, I'm thrilled to have Donna McGeorge, author of "The 1-Day Refund" and a renowned productivity coach, join me for an insightful conversation about making the most of our time and wo...

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Oscar Trimboli talks about Deep Listening from 2023-05-03T07:30

In this episode we dive into an engaging discussion with Oscar Trimboli. Oscar is an author, the host of the award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a keynote speaker dedicated to promoting posit...

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FROM THE VAULT: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen from 2023-04-26T10:30

Welcome back to another vault episode! This week I am excited to feature my conversation with David Allen, the creator of the Getting Things Done methodology. David joins us to delve deeper into th...

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Richard Medcalf talks about XQuadrant from 2023-04-19T10:30

In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Richard Medcalf, the author of the book "Making Time for Strategy". He's a unique blend of a McKinsey consultant, an unorthodox pastor, and an e...

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Mike Rucker talks about The Fun Habit from 2023-04-12T10:30

Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy! I'm excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who's a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It's funny how we haven't...

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Erik Qualman talks about The Focus Project from 2023-04-05T10:30

On this episode of A Productive Conversation, we had the pleasure of speaking with Erik Qualman, a best-selling author and keynote speaker who has reached over 50 million people in over 55 countrie...

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FROM THE VAULT: The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin from 2023-03-29T10:30

In this vault episode, I chat with Gretchen Rubin, a renowned author of multiple bestsellers including The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. Her books have been widely...

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Zack Arnold talks about Optimizing Yourself from 2023-03-22T10:30

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Zack Arnold, an award-winning editor, director, and founder of Optimize Yourself. He's also a father of two and a two-time American Ninja Warrio...

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Hamza Khan talks about Leadership, Reinvented from 2023-03-15T10:30

Hamza Khan is a best-selling author, global keynote speaker, and respected thought leader whose TEDx talk "Stop Managing, Start Leading" has garnered nearly two million views. He is trusted by prom...

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Amber Hawley talks about The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur from 2023-03-08T11:30

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in S...

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Growing Old and Staying Rad with Steven Kotler from 2023-03-01T11:30

If you're interested in human performance and personal growth, I highly recommend checking out this episode with Steven Kotler.  He has been studying human performance for over 30 years and has tau...

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Adrienne Smith talks about playing football, giving her all, and giving back to the game from 2022-04-20T13:00

I've always wanted to interview a football player for the podcast. Thanks to Adrienne Smith, I got my chance.As an athlete, Adrienne has won two gold medals and four national championships in the s...

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Joshua Becker talks about Things That Matter from 2022-04-13T13:00

Joshua Becker isn't just one of my favourite people to have a conversation with, he's one of my favourite writers. And his book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningf...

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Cameron Herold talks about being The Second in Command from 2022-04-06T13:00

Meetings suck, don't they? Fellow Canadian Cameron Herold wrote a book with that title. But he knows that they don't have to suck.During our discussion, Cameron shares with me why meetings don't ha...

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A Very Special Episode: Liam Martin talks about Running Remote from 2022-04-04T13:00

The way the world works has been changed forever over the past few years. There's no going back to the way things were. It's all about adapting to the evolved world of work – one that involves remo...

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FROM THE VAULT: Chris Bailey talks about Hyperfocus from 2022-03-30T13:00

I've been friends with Chris Bailey for years, dating back to our lunch at a diner in Ottawa when I was in his neck of the woods for a speaking engagement. We've had plenty of chats over the years ...

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Ian Morgan Cron talks about The Story of You from 2022-03-23T13:00

I've been interested in the Enneagram for a few years now, mainly because of my fascination with frameworks. And while I've had conversations with a lot of people who know about the Enneagram I had...

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A Very Special Episode: Austin Kleon Returns! from 2022-03-18T13:00

"I should have picked up Steal Like an Artist a long time ago." That was the thought that ran through my mind as I read the 10th anniversary edition of this work by Austin Kleon from cover to cover...

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Joe Chura talks about being Not Almost There from 2022-03-16T13:00

Joe Chura is an entrepreneur, inventor, and investor philanthropist. He founded and bootstrapped two companies, Launch Digital Marketing and Dealer Inspire, that both became two of the fastest grow...

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Mohammad Anwar and Chris Pitre talk about Love as a Business Strategy from 2022-03-09T14:00

Sometimes I get so caught up in the conversation that I make a mistake.... But considering the guests I have this time around I couldn't have picked a better time for that to happen. You see, I mis...

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Brittany Wagner talks about not giving up, taking a chance, and vulnerability from 2022-03-02T14:00

When Brittany Wagner reached out to be on the program, I honestly didn't know that she was on a dock-series that I'd added to my Netflix queue called "Last Chance U." I started to go through some o...

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FROM THE VAULT: Justin Jackson talks about Making and Modifying from 2022-02-23T14:00

My guest on this episode is my friend Justin Jackson. I wanted to revisit this conversation from April 2017, so I pulled it from the vault to share it with you once again. Justin is a ton of things...

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Michael Diettrich-Chastain talks about CHANGES from 2022-02-16T14:00

Change is never easy. And it's constant. It's one of the things that we can rely on... even if we can't rely on what it might hold for us.That's why you're seeing the phrase "change management" so ...

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Luke Burgis talks about Wanting, Journaling, and Fulfillment from 2022-02-09T14:00

As the author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life," Luke has spent plenty of time and energy researching the power of desire. I absolutely loved getting into the book and want...

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Thomas Anderson talks about Being Vulnerable from 2022-02-02T14:00

Who is Thomas Anderson? Better still, who is Thomas Anderson to write a book on vulnerability?I ask this question during my conversation with him on this episode of the podcast. Do vulnerability an...

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FROM THE VAULT: Rob Walker from 2022-01-26T14:00

Over the past 7+ years of hosting this podcast, I noticed something: I've never gone back into previous conversations and revisited them with you. So I decided to make that more of a thing going fo...

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Perrine Farque talks about Inclusion from 2022-01-19T14:00

Perrine Farque and I had a conversation that revolved largely around her area of expertise: inclusion. That's also the title of her book, which came up quite a bit during our chat... and for good r...

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Becca Ribbing talks about Clarity, Getting Unstuck, and Journaling from 2022-01-12T14:00

Becca Ribbing knows a thing of two about, well... giving things thought. She's the author of The Clarity Journal, so clarity is something she givers a lot of attention to. The change to the way I k...

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Stacy Tuschl talks about The Implementation Code from 2022-01-05T14:00

Productivity makes Stacy Tuschl tick. In addition to being a Small Business Growth Coach, Stacy is a bestselling author, and founder of the Foot Traffic Formula - helping small businesses around th...

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John Meese talks about Profit, Growth and Thriving from 2021-12-29T14:00

Find out how to move from survival to thriving with your business with economist-turned-entrepreneur John Meese. John is on a personal mission to eradicate generational poverty by helping entrepre...

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Wes Kao talks about Maven, Cohort-based Learning and Seth Godin from 2021-12-22T14:00

As co-founder of the altMBA, Wes Kao helped create the modern cohort-based education movement with Seth Godin.  Wes has led over 150 launches for Fortune 500 brands and startups, and is recognized...

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Dr. Michael Breus talks about Energy Management, Movement and Sleep from 2021-12-15T14:00

Dr. Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 psych...

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Dan Clark talks about Brain.fm, Functional Music and Mental States from 2021-12-08T14:00

Brain.fm creates music that sounds different – and affects your brain differently – than any other music. Their science-first approach helps steer you into a desired mental state. How Dan joined th...

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Ron Friedman talks about Reverse Engineering Success from 2021-12-01T14:00

Ron Friedman is an award-winning social psychologist who specializes in human motivation. He is a frequent contributor to HBR, CNN, Fast Company, and Psychology Today, as well as the author of mult...

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Juliet Funt talks about a Minute to Think from 2021-11-24T14:00

Juliet Funt is a renowned keynote speaker and tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500 who is regularly featured in top global media outlets, including Forbes and Fast Company. She is a white-space wa...

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Jesse Mecham talks about YNAB, Money Management and Future You from 2021-11-17T14:00

Personal finance expert, speaker, and business leader, Jesse Mecham is the Founder of You Need A Budget (or YNAB if you are very busy and important). He is also a podcast host and best-selling auth...

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Pieter Geldenhuys talks about Shoshin Walks, Exploring and Nature from 2021-11-10T14:00

Pieter Geldenhuys – also known as PG Geldenhuys – facilitates hikes and retreats in South Africa and abroad to help you turn your focus inward, through his business Shoshin Walks. He’s also learnt ...

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Jeff Harry talks about Play, Flow and Curiosity from 2021-11-03T13:00

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to help teams and organizations navigate difficult conversations and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a p...

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Kristoffer Carter talks about Permission, Purpose and Fear from 2021-10-27T13:00

Kristoffer Carter is a spiritual teacher at the intersection of consciousness and business. He is the founder of This Epic Life, a website and podcast devoted to conscious living, which has created...

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Eric Partaker talks about The 3 Alarms from 2021-10-20T13:00

Eric Partaker coaches and mentors entrepreneurs and leaders throughout the world, helping them reach peak levels of performance, in both their businesses and lives. He draws from his world-class wo...

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Pamela Slim talks about the Widest Net from 2021-10-13T13:00

Pamela Slim is an author, community builder, consultant and former corporate director of training and development at Barclays Global Investors. Since 2005, Pam has advised thousands of entrepreneur...

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Lisa Erickson talks about the Art and Science of Meditation from 2021-10-06T13:00

Lisa Erickson is an energy worker, writer, and meditation teacher specializing in women’s energetics and sexual trauma healing. She has trained in multiple contemplative traditions and energy heali...

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Perry Marshall talks about Detox, Declutter, Dominate from 2021-09-29T13:00

Endorsed in FORBES and INC Magazine and has authored eight books, Perry Marshall is one of the most expensive business strategists in the world. At London’s Royal Society he announced the world’s l...

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A/J Jackson talks about Music, Glasses and Color Theory from 2021-09-22T13:00

A/J Jackson is an American filmmaker, musician, songwriter, record producer, and the lead singer for the band Saint Motel. From feeling too limited to one color choice with his own eyewear – A/J Ja...

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Mike Michalowicz talks about Getting Different from 2021-09-15T13:00

Mike Michalowicz is an American author, entrepreneur, and lecturer. He is currently an author of seven business books published by Penguin Random House, including ‘Profit First’ and ‘Clockwork’, an...

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Stephen Warley talks about Self-Awareness, Reflecting and Life Skills from 2021-09-08T13:00

I’m excited to finally have my good friend Stephen Warley on the show today. He founded Life Skills That Matter in 2016, a platform that teaches individuals how to create a business that is in alig...

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Jeff Brown talks about Reading To Lead from 2021-09-01T13:00

Jeff Brown was a reluctant reader at school, but he fell in love with it when he had to learn more about marketing in his career. Jeff is a podcaster, mentor, and speaker, with a mission to help pe...

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Adii Pienaar talks about Measuring Life Profitability from 2021-08-25T13:00

Today’s guest, Adii Pienaar, is not a fan of labels, but he’s a true life-first entrepreneur and avid writer. He also co-founded WooThemes in 2007, founded Conversio in 2014. His latest book, Life ...

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Vernon Foster II talks about the Soul Manual from 2021-08-11T06:00

It’s time to take a pause. Athlete, author, podcaster and mentor Vernon Foster II shares his steps to mindful living.
This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unloc...

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Marli Williams talks about Retreats, Transformation and Epic Events from 2021-08-04T06:00

Master facilitator Marli Williams shares what you can get out of a retreat – and the real-life transformations you can expect from connecting with the right people.
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Mike Sturm talks about the Wabi-sabi Way from 2021-07-28T06:00

Buddhism and Taoism expert Mike Sturm joins the show to uncover how to develop a deep personal relationship with yourself – the Wabi-Sabi way.
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Jeffrey Shaw talks about The Self-Employed Life from 2021-07-21T00:01

Small business expert and former photographer Jeffrey Shaw unpacks how live the best self-employed life.
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Erin Meyer talks about No Rules Rules from 2021-07-14T00:01

From virtually no spending controls to ‘just take some’ vacation, Netflix’s innovation has stemmed from a simple set of rules. Erin Meyer uncovers how you can foster a culture of freedom and innova...

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Mike Kim Talks About You Are the Brand from 2021-07-07T00:01

Mike Kim joins the show as I rebrand the podcast into ‘A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy’. Find out how and why your brand evolves over time.
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The Athlete’s Mindset with Dre Baldwin from 2021-06-30T00:01

Former professional basketball player Dre Baldwin shares how you can build repeatable success through systems he learnt from his athletic career.
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Hypnosis and Being Productively Present with Erika Flint from 2021-06-23T00:01

Hypnosis is a powerful way to reprogram how we think and feel. Erika Flint uncovers how being in the present moment boosts productivity.
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Create Your Clean Home Nirvana with Becky Rapinchuk from 2021-06-16T00:01

Approach your home with some mindfulness and find out how some simple cleaning routines can go a long way with cleaning expert Becky Rapinchuk.
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How to Be Time Smart with Ashley Whillans from 2021-06-08T21:00

Once again, I’m joined by a fellow Canadian! Today’s guest is Ashley Whillans, a Behavioral Scientist and Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School in Negotiations, Organizations, and Markets....

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Finding Clarity with Jenna Britton from 2021-06-02T00:01

As a self-proclaimed “soulful storyteller”, Jenna Britton is a writer, coach and speaker. Finding Human Design was integral to helping Jenna find — and begin truly living — her life with clarity an...

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Your Energy Level Formula with Michelle Cederberg from 2021-05-26T00:01

Certified Speaking Professional Michelle Cederberg has captivated audiences across the world with her messages about how to set worthwhile goals and get energized for success. As a coach, consultan...

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Find Your ONE Thing with Geoff Woods from 2021-05-19T00:01

Geoff Woods is the Co-Founder and President of ProduKtive®, the training company behind The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast. He’s an advisor to executives ranging from small busines...

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Scale Your Services with Shawn Dill and Lacey Book from 2021-05-12T00:01

With a background in chiropractic steeped in neurology, Shawn Dill and Lacey Book help support service professionals grow their business. Through their principles of success in marketing, sales and...

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The Patreon Process with Steve Dotto from 2021-05-10T00:01

Steve Dotto is an expert in helping people master tech to live the life they want. For over 20 years, as host and executive producer of Dotto Tech, a nationally syndicated TV show, Steve has entert...

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Big Picture Planning with Janet Murray from 2021-05-05T00:01

Through a fascinating career journey in teaching and journalism, Janet Murray made the big switch to run her own business that helps business owners build and engage their online audience. Janet an...

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Being Time Rich with Steve Glaveski from 2021-04-28T00:01

Steve Glaveski joins the show again to talk about his latest findings from his book ‘Time Rich: Do your best work, live your best life’. Steve is the CEO of Collective Campus, an innovation acceler...

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Peak Performing Flow with Steven Kotler from 2021-04-21T00:01

Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective. He is the author of thirteen books, includi...

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Be Productive with Uncertainty with David Neagle from 2021-04-14T13:20

David Neagle is the best selling author of The Millions Within, and is one of the architects of the coaching and personal growth industry, having worked alongside well-known mentors like Bob Procto...

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Purposeful Play with Gary Ware from 2021-04-07T13:20

I’ve known Gary Ware for over 10 years now. He’s a true expert when it comes to play – it’s not just associated with kids. In this conversation, I pick his brains to find out how play can help boos...

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Collaborating with Nature with Darren Virassammy from 2021-03-31T13:20

Collaborating with nature has been a catalyst for the success of Darren Virassammy. He’s the Co-Founder of 34 Strong, an organization which provides expert team development resources and leadership...

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Meaningful Online Connections with Misha Glouberman from 2021-03-24T12:20

Misha Glouberman helps people communicate better. He teaches communication skills, runs meetings and conferences for organizations, hosts live events, and speaks at conferences. He is the author, w...

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Writing at Middle School with Kristina Naydonova from 2021-03-17T12:20

Kristina Naydonova is hands down the youngest guest I’ve had on the show. Aged 13, she’s already published a novel, The Black Sisterhood Files, and writes for Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global. Sh...

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Being a Multipotentialite with Vanessa Tharp from 2021-03-10T13:20

Vanessa Tharp has over 15 years of education, leadership, community building and event planning. She collaborates with people to help create epic events, conferences, retreats, business strategies ...

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A World Without Email with Cal Newport from 2021-03-03T13:20

Email simply doesn’t scale – its back and forth nature is what drove Cal Newport down the rabbit hole of finding a better way to work. This includes all methods of communication, be it Slack, Whats...

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The Common Path to Uncommon Success with John Lee Dumas from 2021-02-24T13:20

John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire. He’s interviewed thousands of entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara...

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Calm Your Chaos with Nicola Taggart from 2021-02-17T12:20

Nicola Taggart is a life and leadership success strategist, coach, consultant, speaker, and author. Nicola helps people discover a more centered and conscious approach to life that increases their ...

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Your Data-Driven Diet with Angelo Poli from 2021-02-10T12:20

Angelo Poli is the Founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm-based weight-loss engine, which is fueled by the data you feed into it every day. He’s worked with the likes of NFL MVP Aaron Rodge...

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Get Out of Your Head with Ian Reed Kesler from 2021-02-03T12:20

This episode's guest, Ian Reed Kesler, is an actor and director best known for Sydney to the Max, Suits and 500 Days of Summer. From a serendipitous conversation on Twitter, I managed to get Ian on...

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The BIG Ready Week: Jenna Britton from 2021-02-02T08:00

Jenna Britton is also one of the speakers for The BIG Ready, joining us for the Communication panel. In this final bonus podcast episode leading up to The BIG Ready, Jenna shares more about clarity...

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The BIG Ready Week: Marli Williams from 2021-02-01T11:40

Marli Williams is going to be part of the "Retreats" panel discussion at The BIG Ready. In this EPIC episode, Marli shares how to create an EPIC retreat for your tribe.

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Voices for Vets with Gary Miller Jr. and Daniel & Vanessa Hayes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This special episode of the podcast features interviews that Mike conducted with veterans of the military service, Gary Miller Jr. of GaryMillerJr.com and Daniel & Vanessa Hayes of Simple Life Toge...

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Paul Jarvis: Old Man Internet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode features a great conversation with the incredibly creative and productive Paul Jarvis. The discussion revolves around future-proofing your work and your business (which also does the s...

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Free Time with Patrick Rhone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike sits down with Patrick Rhone to talk about Rick Rubin, his Dash/Plus system, and a bunch of other cool stuff in the first of the regular "Free Time with Patrick Rhone" series on the podcast.

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Being Unmistakable with Srinivas Rao from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike speaks with the "unmistakably creative" Srinivas Rao, author of The Art of Being Unmistakable and founder of The Unmistakable Creative. They dive into the art and craft of taking things to the...

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Productivity on the Road from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike just returned from a whirlwind travel schedule, and on this episode of The Productivityist Podcast he discusses how (and why) he went iOS only on this trip. He also offers up his presentation ...

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Living Productively with Chris Bailey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Mike chats with fellow Canadian Chris Bailey of A Life of Productivity about experimenting with workflow and productivity, as well as looking deeper at time, task, and living a more produ...

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Simply Executing with Josh Long from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike is in conversation with Josh Long, an incredibly prolific and productive writer, builder, and designer. The thing about Josh is that he focuses on quality over quantity, and that's just one of...

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The Best Kind of Paper Pushing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Mike talks about why he still loves and uses paper. He also talks about several paper-based approaches worth exploring, including Ryder Carroll's Bullet Journal and his own creation: The ...

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Tasking, Tracking, and Tactics with David Sparks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike and guest David Sparks (better known as MacSparky) talk about task management, habit tracking, and plenty of other tactical stuff - all in a shade under 30 minutes!

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A Hard Habit App to Break from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike dives into the world of "habit tracking" apps, which also encompasses routines, rituals, and goals that we want to develop and foster.

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Talking TaskClone with Troy Christmas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the first official episode of the podcast, Mike talks about MeetingHero, Checkmark 2.1, and Dave Ursillo's new book. He also has a conversation with Troy Christmas of TaskClone.

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Greetings and Salutations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this "unofficial" first episode, Mike discusses what to expect from his new solo podcast effort. He also brings up what ideas he has for the podcast and how you can help make those ideas happen.

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What Sports Can Teach Us About Greatness with Don Yaeger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today’s episode, I spend time with Don Yaeger. Don is an award-winning keynote speaker, business leadership coach, eleven-time New York Times best-selling author, and longtime Associate Editor f...

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Declutter Your Way to Success with Terri Savelle Foy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today’s guest is Terri Savelle Foy. Terri is a motivational speaker, Youtuber and cheerleader of dreams. We spoke about how your environment affects your mindset, why it is important to define your...

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Fit Matters with Moe Carrick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Moe Carrick. She is the founder of Moementum Inc., and she loves to help leaders transform themselves and their companies. Her book, Fit Matters: How to ...

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Meetings and Momentum with Mamie Kanfer Stewart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I welcome Mamie Kanfer Stewart to the show on this episode. She is CEO and founder of Meeteor, a venture that helps teams build their capabilities for effective collaboration and productive meeting...

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Standing Up with Rob Jacobs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the show, I speak with Rob Jacobs. Rob is a leader in the walking for health movement and the co-founder of Unsit - a company that created the first ever treadmill you can use un...

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The Art of Taking Action with Gregg Krech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Gregg Krech to the program. Gregg is one of the leading experts on Japanese Psychology in the U.S. He is the author of 5 books including The Art of Taking ...

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Faster Than Normal with Peter Shankman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Peter Shankman joins me on this episode of the podcast. Peter is the founder of Help A Reporter Out and the author of the new book Faster Than Normal.

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Finding Focus with Shawn Blanc from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast I speak with my good friend, productivity expert, and creator of The Focus Course, Shawn Blanc.

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Finish with Jon Acuff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest this week is Jon Acuff – a New York Times bestselling author of six books with his most recent, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. Jon helps some of the world’s biggest brands tell th...

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Overlap with Sean McCabe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Sean McCabe of the Seanwes.com. Sean is an entrepreneur, a hand lettering artist, and the guy behind the Seanwes community which connects hundreds of ...

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Relative Productivity with Joanne Ling & Tracey Fry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I welcome Joanne Ling and Tracey Fry from Sister Mixin’ to the show this time around. I met these two sisters at Chris Drucker’s Tropical Think Tank in March 2017 and we had a great time learning a...

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Szen Zone with Gary Szenderski from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Gary Szenderski. Gary is the author of the book Szen Zone: Reaching a State of Positive Change and I wanted to dive into the idea of what “Szen” is why ...

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Worth It with Amanda Steinberg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Amanda Steinberg. Amanda launched DailyWorth in 2009 to bring a fresh voice and an outsider’s perspective to personal finance and the Daily Worth websit...

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Get That Job with Angela Copeland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast I welcome guest Angela Copeland. Angela is a career coach and CEO at her firm, Copeland Coaching. She is the host of the Copeland Coaching Podcast, co...

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OmniFocus and Other Things with Joe Buhlig from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe Buhlig and I sit down this week to talk about an app that he uses extensively: OmniFocus. But we don't stop there.

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Cause and Connection with James Eder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by James Eder, the founder of a new social app called Causr. James shares insights about connecting with others and the role social interaction plays in ...

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Farsighted Focus with Eliot Wagonheim from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Eliot Wagonheim, a lawyer and the author of Fire, Aim…Ready: Management. We talk about partnerships, setting boundaries, and even touch on how improvi...

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Fearless and Free with Wendy Sachs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Emmy-award winning TV news producer, speaker, and author of the book Fearless and Free, Wendy Sachs joins me at the Productivityist Podcast. Wendy has also worked as a Capitol Hill press ...

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Positively Speaking with Dan Lerner and Alan Schlechter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Daniel Lerner and Alan Schlechter. Daniel Lerner is a clinical instructor at NYU and has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University ...

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Abundant Productivity with Damion Lupo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Damion Lupo, a financial mentor and co-author of Reinvented Life. Wherever you are right now, I think this discussion will offer you some helpful advi...

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Sleep Smarter with Shawn Stevenson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I met Shawn Stevenson at Tropical Think Tank in February of 2017 and his talk was phenomenal. We had a few exchanges while we were there but I wanted to have him on the show to dive deeper into som...

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Tackling Transition with Shawn Razek from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by engineer by day, aspiring productivity hacker, and co-founder of to-do list app Vista List, Shawn Razek.

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Real Artists Don't Starve with Jeff Goins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jeff Goins is out to prove that real artists don't have to starve. In fact, he is out to prove that they can thrive in his latest book Real Artists Don't Starve.

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The Daily Plan Bar with Mike Rohde from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For this episode, I went out and pursued hard so I can chat with Sketchnote creator, Mike Rohde. Mike is a sketchnoter, designer, illustrator, self-professed techy, author and speaker who is fond o...

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Being with Toku McCree from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It has been a real treat with this episode's guest Toku McCree. Toku is a coach, teacher and the guy behind Unexecutive.com and Samurai Coaching Dojo.

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Speaking with Passion with Corey Poirier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest on this episode is fellow Canadian Corey Poirier. Corey is a keynote speaker, sales professional, entrepreneur, and the host of Conversations with Passion Radio Show where he has intervie...

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The Magic of Manifestation with Jen Mazer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do you want to live in an apartment with a jacuzzi in Manhattan – for free? Jen Mazer did that for 10 years, and so much more – all through the power of manifestation. Jen Mazer a.k.a. the Queen of...

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The Problem with Productivity with Adam Quiney from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Despite the two of us being based in Victoria, and within the same circle, I have only been able to touch base with Adam Quiney pretty recently. He is the kind of guy that I can talk to for hours,...

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The Power of Pursuit with Kelsey Humphreys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode’s guest is an amazing woman that I have been pursuing to get into the podcast for a while. She’s the host and producer of The Pursuit, a talk show and podcast where she interviews infl...

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Making and Modifying with Justin Jackson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest today is Justin Jackson. He is a dad, husband, entrepreneur, coach, the founder of Megamaker, author of Jolt, the creator of Marketing for Developers and Tiny Marketing Wins, and overall s...

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Building an Empire with Stacy Tuschl from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For this episode, my guest is Stacy Tuschl of She’s Building Her Empire. Stacy is a business owner, philanthropist, in-demand speaker and business coach, author, wife, and mother. Her book Is Your ...

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The Staying Power of Sketchnotes with Deborah LeFrank from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A landscape architect, entrepreneur, graphic journalist and memory collector, Deborah LeFrank uses pens and paper to capture stories from daily life by creating sketch-notes or visual stories which...

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Zen and The Art of Work with Kourosh Dini from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest for this episode is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, writer, musician, and author – Kourosh Dini. Some of the books he’s written and courses he taught include Zen & The Art of Work, Creating...

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The Inner Game of Productivity with Alan Brown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I would like to introduce you all to Alan Brown – he is a productivity coach, brain hacker, host of Crusher TV, and a best-selling author of the book Zen and the Art of Productivity – and he is my ...

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The Productive Kitchen with Allison Schaaf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode, my guest is Allison Schaaf. She is a food, nutrition and culinary expert, and the founder of meal-planning website PrepDish, which offers gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo meal pla...

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Automating, Growing, and Selling with Joshua Latimer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode, my guest is Joshua Latimer – the man behind SendJim and AutomateGrowSell – both are initiatives that aid small local service businesses to get better in their niche.

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Say Hello to David Knapp-Fisher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest on this episode is one of my good friends, David Knapp-Fisher. We met at the World Domination Summit where we found out that we live 4 blocks apart, and have been constantly connecting eve...

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Controlling the Clutter with Claire Tompkins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode's guest is Claire Tompkins (a.k.a. the Clutter Coach). Claire works with clients to organize and declutter their homes and offices, to manage their time and get things done better. She...

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Giving and Growing with Philip McKernan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest for this week’s episode is Philip McKernan. He is an inspirational speaker, philosopher, writer, and filmmaker who works with entrepreneurs and leaders to live a life that benefits all asp...

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The Mikes on Mics 5 Year Anniversary Show with Michael Schechter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It’s been 5 YEARS since my very first podcast recording with Michael Schechter. I thought it would be fitting to bring him back today, as we catch up on what happened since we stopped recording pod...

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Alignment and Automation with Mridu Parikh from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joining me on this episode is Mridu Parikh - the woman behind Life is Organized. Mridu is a productivity coach, business strategist, speaker and trainer. She made it her goal to help individuals ge...

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Fostering Your Inner Youpreneur with Chris Ducker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The guest on this episode of The Productivityist Podcast is my good friend Chris Ducker, whom I will be joining at the Tropical Think Tank event happening this coming March.

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The Sunday Basket with Lisa Woodruff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest on this episode is Lisa Woodruff, a professional organizer, productivity specialist and author of the book The Mindset of Organization: Take Back Your House One Phase at a Time. She coache...

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A Focus on Flourishing with Charlie Gilkey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode's guest is a long-time friend whom Mike met at the World Domination Summit. He is the founder of Productive Flourishing, a best-selling author, the host of the Creative Giant podcast, ...

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The Well Life with Briana Borten from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anytime is a good time to establish a "well life", and it just so happened that we’re starting 2017 with a means to help you do just that. On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, my guest i...

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Demystifying Evernote with Charles Byrd from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on The Productivityist Podcast we zero in on Evernote with a guest who knows the ins and outs of the app. Charles Byrd will be talking Evernote with Mike with the goal of helping anyone g...

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A Closer Look at Automation with Wade Foster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike will be chatting with Wade Foster. Wade is the co-founder and CEO of the automation platform Zapier, which helps people automate their wo...

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Broadcasting Happiness with Michelle Gielan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We’re "broadcasting happiness" on this episode of The Productivityist Podcast with Mike Vardy and his guest Michelle Gielan, the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness.

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Fostering Creative Focus with Shawn Blanc from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Shawn Blanc is back on the Productivityist Podcast with Mike Vardy. This week, Mike and Shawn will be diving into the subject of creative focus. A father of three, Shawn has a passion for creative ...

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Beyond the E-Myth with Michael E. Gerber from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael E. Gerber, founder of Michael E. Gerber companies and author of The E-Myth books is this week's featured guest and he discusses some of the main concepts of his latest book, Beyond the E-Myth.

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Picking the Low Hanging Fruit with James Sudakow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

James Sudakow, author of the book Picking the Low Hanging Fruit, is this episode’s guest and Mike and he talked about the language people use in the corporate world.

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The Power of Journaling with Zachary Sexton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The guest for this week's podcast episode is Zachary Sexton (formerly of Asian Efficiency) whom together with host Mike Vardy discusses the science and art of journaling as a productivity practice...

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Paperless Productivity with Brooks Duncan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brooks Duncan from DocumentSnap (a.k.a. The Paperless Guy) is this week’s guest on The Productivityist Podcast where both he and host Mike Vardy talked about the idea of backing up and going paperl...

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Sound Speaking with Grant Baldwin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode, Mike Vardy’s guest is Grant Baldwin, who returns to The Productivityist Podcast. Grant is a speaker, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Speaker Lab – where he helps people (spe...

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The Power of When with Dr. Michael Breus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with "The Sleep Doctor" and author of The Power of When, Dr. Michael Breus. They discuss the ties between chronotypes and productivity, what The Sleep Do...

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ProTECHtivity with Steve Dotto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast Mike welcomes his good friend Steve Dotto to the show. Steve's made a name for himself on two separate occasions – first as a nationally-recognized te...

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The Making of The Productivityist Playbook from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of the podcast Mike talks about the making of The Productivityist Playbook, diving into the creative and tactical processes he used – as well as mistakes made – during the creation...

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Progress with Erik Fisher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with his good friend Erik Fisher in the second part of a cross-podcast conversation started on his podcast Beyond the To-Do List. They ta...

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Crafting Clear Systems with Marina Darlow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Marina Darlow. Marina is a systems' expert, and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more producti...

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The Coaching Habit with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast Mike speaks with the author of The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier. They talk about deep work, simplicity, elegance, the questions you can ask ...

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The Perfect Day with Craig Ballantyne from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode Mike is joined by Craig Ballantyne of Early to Rise. Craig is the creator of The Perfect Day Formula and during our discussion they chat about Craig's thoughts on Stoicism, how the min...

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Whole Life Fitness with Dai Manuel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast Mike speaks with Dai Manuel. Dai is the author of The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto and during this episode Mike and Dai talk about the relationship be...

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Framing Your Mind with Kim Ades from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Kim Ades. Kim is the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Mike and her talk about coaching – her philosophy behind the practice, what she focuses o...

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Managing Millennials (and More) with Lee Caraher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Lee Caraher. Lee's a CEO, an author, and an acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems.

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1-800-GOT-PRODUCTIVITY with Brian Scudamore from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast Mike speaks with Brian Scudamore, the founder and CEO of O2E Brands. O2E Brands is the banner company for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack ...

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Going One Year No Beer with Andy Ramage and Ruari Fairbairns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of the podcast, Mike not only talks with Andy Ramage and Ruari Fairbairns of One Year No Beer but he also take on one of their challenges.

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Order and Organization with Rashelle Isip from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast Mike is joined by Rashelle Isip of The Order Expert. Rashelle is a consultant, author, and founder of TheOrderExpert.com, a blog featuring organization, time manageme...

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Being Unmistakable (Again) with Srinivas Rao from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike chats with his friend Srinivas Rao. Srini is the author of the book Unmistakable: Why Only is Better Than Best and the founder and CEO of Unmistakable Creative....

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Getting Optimized with Stephan Spencer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with Stephan Spencer. Stephan is a man of many talents and projects, including hosting The Optimized Geek and writing the book The Art of...

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Learning to Commit with Avrum Nadigel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast Mike chats with Avrum Nadigel. Avrum is an author and relationship therapist. He co-produces "It's the anxiety, stupid!” - a podcast about relationship angst, and dra...

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The Big 100 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this, the 100th episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike chats with producer John Poelstra about the evolution of the podcast since it started nearly two years ago.

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Being Truly Productive with Michael Dolan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Michael Dolan. Michael is an executive coach who helps leaders get out of their own way by enabling them to develop and maintain higher levels of pr...

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Distractions & Disruptions with Dave Nevogt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the episode this week, Mike speaks with Dave Nevogt. Dave is the co-founder of Hubstaff and Mike and Dave chat about what it's like to pivot from one entrepreneurial venture to another and how D...

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Hacking Corporate with Nick Snapp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode Mike speaks with Nick Snapp, the host of The Make It Snappy Productivity Show and a productivity strategist who specializes on helping people "hack" Corporate.

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Strategic Storytelling with Jordan Bower from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Jordan Bower. They talk about the power of story, his approach to storytelling, and much more (including a mention of one of Mike's favourite storyt...

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Good to Greatist with Derek Flanzraich from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike speaks with Derek Flanzraich, the founder/CEO of Greatist. They talk about the idea of planning, time chunking, and many other things that allow them to push our intentions for...

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Priorities with Erik Fisher and Steve Dotto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, we're featuring the Productivity Powerhouse Panel Blab that Steve Dotto (DottoTech) and Erik Fisher (Beyond The To Do List) did with Mike on the topi...

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Beating Burnout with Ben Fanning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Ben Fanning. Ben is a "burnout specialist," the author of The Quit Alternative.

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Finding Your Signature Strengths with Scott Barlow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast Mike speaks with the founder of Happen To Your Career, Scott Barlow.

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The More of Less with Joshua Becker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode features Mike in conversation with Joshua Becker. Joshua is the man behind Becoming Minimalist and the author of The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own.

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Productivity and Play with Kirsten Milliken from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with clinical psychologist and certified ADHD Coach, Dr. Kirsten Milliken. She's the author of PlayDHD, a book that not only gives adults with ADHD permi...

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Focusing on Memory with Brad Zupp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with Brad Zupp. Brad is an entertaining motivational speaker and memory improvement expert from New York. Brad shows people how to superc...

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Productivity for Dummies with Ciara Conlon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with fellow productivity strategist Ciara Conlon. Ciara is the author of Chaos to Control: A Practical Guide to Getting Things Done and P...

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Making Better Meetings with John Poelstra from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with podcast producer and meeting facilitation expert John Poelstra about how you can go about making better meetings.

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Getting Momentum with Jason and Jodi Womack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with Jodi and Jason Womack. They are the wife and husband team behind Get Momentum, a coaching program designed to help people realize th...

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What Goes Into a Task App with Amir Salihefendic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the podcast Mike speaks with the founder and CEO of Doist (the makers of Todoist), Amir Salihefendic.

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The Year of Fear with Kendra Wright from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with Kendra Wright. They talk about how they each treat fear, their to do lists, their calendars, and more.

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Overnight Success with Aaron Mahnke from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode features a conversation between Mike and Aaron Mahnke, accomplished author and the man behind the award-winning podcast Lore.

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Getting Reading Done with Mike Dariano from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the show, Mike is joined by Productivityist's resident book reviewer and fellow avid reader Mike Dariano. They talk about how they go about reading and what they do differently t...

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A Mindful Conversation with Patrick Rhone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Patrick Rhone returns for another great conversation with Mike. This time around they focus on reading more (and better), mindfulness (and Patrick's new book "Mindfu...

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ADHD Productivity with Ryan McRae from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Mike speaks with Ryan McRae, better known as The ADHD Nerd. They talk about how ADHD has affected Ryan's productivity, what time management tips he recommends to those who have ADHD, and ...

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Think Productive with Graham Allcott from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this edition of the podcast, Mike speaks with founder of Think Productive and productivity ninja Graham Allcott. They focus on the nine characteristics you need to have to become a true producti...

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Freakishly Productive with Annie Mueller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike talks with Annie Mueller from Freakishly Productive about tactical time management tips. They discuss how Annie is able to be productive while homeschooling four kids and runni...

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The Productivity Project with Chris Bailey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of the podcast Mike chats with fellow Canadian and author of The Productivity Project, Chris Bailey.

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Better Email Habits with Andy Mitchell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike speaks with the founder of ActiveInbox, Andy Mitchell. They talk about email and how you can (if you want) use it to manage your tasks. It's not something Mike does (or advocat...

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Level Up Your Life with Steve Kamb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike speaks with the founder of Nerd Fitness and the author of the book Level Up Your Life, Steve Kamb.

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The Real Inbox Zero with Dmitri Leonov from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Dmitri Leonov, co-founder of SaneBox. They talk about why it isn't always a good idea to use every aspect of a tool (SaneBox naturally gets mentione...

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Deep Work with Cal Newport from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To ring in 2016, Mike speaks with his friend and the author of the forthcoming book "Deep Work", Cal Newport.

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Simplicity and Impact with Simon Tyler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition of The Productivityist Podcast Mike speaks with Simon Tyler, author of The Impact Code and The Simple Way. They talk about raising your impact level in business, simple ways to be m...

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Relentless Sales Success with Chris Johnson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this installment of the podcast, Mike is joined by his friend and principal owner of Simplifilm Chris Johnson. They dive into a lot of things but really focus on how to work on sales technique a...

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The Art of the Side Hustle with Nick Loper from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast I speak with the founder of Side Hustle Nation, Nick Loper. We talk about some of the unconventional productivity tactics he uses and dive into some of the equally un...

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Boosting The Brain with Dr. Andrew Hill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike spends time with the Lead Neuroscientist of truBrain, Dr. Andrew Hill, on this episode of the podcast. They talk about a ton of "brain stuff", including the importance of getting things out of...

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Military Time with Julie Sheranosher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode Mike chats with military veteran and fellow productivity professional Julie Sheranosher. They talk about the story behind her developing a passion for productivity, the lessons she ...

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A Doer Who Likes To Be with Michael Townsend Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode of the podcast features a conversation between Mike and guest Michael Townsend Williams, who is known as "A doer who likes to be." He's the founder of Breathe Sync™ and the author of t...

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Laura McClellan Returns! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week I've decided to make the first of our bonus episodes available to everyone - even those not currently patrons. This episode marks the return of Laura McClellan to discuss the idea of them...

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Money and Minimalism with Cait Flanders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike talks with the woman behind Blonde on a Budget, Cait Flanders. They talk about managing money wisely, why she imposed a one year shopping ban on herself, and more.

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Passionate About Productivity with Amber De La Garza from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the show, Mike speaks with fellow productivity specialist Amber De La Garza. They talk about the reason you want to be productive, how multiple screens can help (or hinder) your produc...

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Project Management for You with Cesar Abeid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week’s episode features a discussion between Mike and fellow Canadian and project management professional Cesar Abeid. Cesar is the author of the new book Project Management and You, and he ta...

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15 Time Secrets with Kevin Kruse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joining Mike this week on the podcast is the author of 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management. They talk about why Kevin wrote this book, how to wrap your work day responsibly, the...

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The Power of Focus with Shawn Blanc from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the show Mike welcomes his friend Shawn Blanc, creator of The Focus Course. They have a deep discussion about intentionality, being attentive, the creative process, productivity, and –...

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Less Doing with Ari Meisel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the show Mike is joined by Ari Meisel of Less Doing. They talk about what task management app Ari uses (the answer will surprise you), the art of optimization, automation, and outsourc...

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The Habits of a Happy Brain with Loretta Breuning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with Dr. Loretta Breuning from the Inner Mammal Institute. They talk about how you can retrain your brain, including some tactics and tip...

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Building Better Teams with Jared Brown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode features a discussion between Mike and Jared Brown of Hubstaff. They talk about what you need to do in order to make bringing people on to work with you a more beneficial experience fo...

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Crafting Coaches with Tony Stubblebine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike talks with Tony Stubblebine of Coach.me. They talk about the power of coaching, what it takes to be a coach, and several areas that people could really use coac...

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Getting Into Smartsheet with Brent Frei from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Smartsheet has been a player in the task management and project management space for a long time, and on this episode of the podcast Mike speaks with Brent Frei, the founder and VP of Marketing at ...

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The Productive Woman with Laura McClellan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode features a lengthy discussion between Mike and the host of The Productive Woman – and a productive woman in her own right – Laura McClellan. They chat about the possible differences th...

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Voice Lessons with Todd Henry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this week's episode of the podcast Mike talks with Todd Henry, author of the new book "Louder Than Words: Harness The Power of Your Authentic Voice". They discuss the importance of delivering yo...

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Making Teamwork Work with Sebastian Klein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Being productive on your own can be a challenge with everything we face today, but being productive as a team can be even more daunting. On this episode of the podcast, Mike Vardy chats with Sebast...

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Everything Evernote with Andrew Sinkov from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike has an in-depth conversation with Andrew Sinkov, Vice President of Marketing and Brand at Evernote. They talk about where Evernote has been, where it's headed, and they even dive into some of ...

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The Productive People of Podcast Movement 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode of the podcast, producer John Poelstra and host Mike Vardy continue to talk to those attending Podcast Movement 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. They speak with Srinivas Rao (The Unmistak...

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Podcast Movement 2015: Making Conferences Productive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This bonus episode of the podcast features a discussion between myself and Jaime Tardy (Eventual Millionaire) and Russel Lolacher (The Upsell) about how they make conferences productive. Also, newl...

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Internationally Intentional with Jared Brock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Mike chats with author, filmmaker, and co-founder of Hope For The Sold, Jared Brock. Jared lives both a multi-faceted, intentional, and international life, which is why he is another idea...

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The World Domination Summit Experience from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Mike and podcast editor John Poelstra chat with those who were gearing up for The World Domination Summit while at The Productivityist Enthusiasts' Meetup in Portland, Oregon. A be...

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Defending Against Distractions with Tim Metz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode Mike tackles distractions. He discusses what he believes is the difference between distractions, disruptions, and diversion (and how to defend yourself against them through awarenes...

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The Productive Pastor with Jonathan Pearson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Mike spends some time this episode chatting with Jonathan Pearson, who aptly describes himself as "a millennial determined to leave the world in better shape than he found it". The...

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The 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting Series: April 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast I'm sharing with you insights from my inactive daily podcast "3 Minutes of TimeCrafting", which concluded after this run of episodes in April 2019.

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How to be a Productive Speaker with Grant Baldwin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode features a discussion between Mike and Grant Baldwin. Grant is an accomplished speaker (so much so that he teaches others to become better speakers) and many of his weeks are more dyna...

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Leadership is Language with David Marquet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the program I'm joined by David Marquet, best-selling author, student of leadership and organizational design, former nuclear submarine Commander, and named one of the Top 100 Le...

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The Productivity Habits with Ben Elijah from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episodes features an invigorating discussion between Mike and Ben Elijah. Ben is the author of "The Productivity Habits" and blogs over at Ink and Ben. They talk about how they look at product...

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The End of Jobs with Taylor Pearson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike talks with Taylor Pearson, the author of "The End of Jobs" (due out in late June 2015). They discuss the process Taylor used to write the book – including drawing inspiration f...

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Mind Hacking with Sir John Hargrave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this discussion, Mike Vardy and Sir Joh Hargrave (author of the forthcoming book "Mind Hacking") talk about how to "hack the mind" in order to optimize productivity and what approaches you can t...

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The Art of Iteration with Omar Zenholm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Omar Zenhom has spent a lot of time defining and refining what he delivers, and recently rebooted what his co-created product, Webinar Ninja, was and created a vastly different iteration as a resul...

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An Introduction To The NOW Year Formula from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode is being released earlier than usual because it's a special one. Why? Because Mike talks about his "big work" - the thing he's been actively working on for well over a year (and likely...

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It’s All Fun and Games with Dave Caolo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Mike talks with Dave Caolo of the podcast Home Work and the website Apple World Today about his newest hobby: tabletop gaming. They discuss the benefits of gaming in terms of helping with...

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Flying Solo: A Solo Parenting Productivity Adventure from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Mike discusses how he dealt with a major workflow change over the past 10 days as a result of his wife going on holiday and him acting as the lone parent during that time. He'll sh...

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Beyond Productivity with Erik Fisher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the host of the Beyond The To Do List podcast, Erik Fisher has interviewed many of the top names in productivity, task, and time management and now Mike is putting him on the other side of the m...

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Efficient Writing with Jim Woods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Jim Woods, author and creator of the "Write Publish Share" course. They talk about the writing process, habits, and the relationship between product...

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Closing Chapters with Michael Schechter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael Schechter, Mike's good friend and former podcasting partner, drops by the show for the first time on his own. The two of them talk about old times, what Schechter has been up to since they ...

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The Power of SCALE with Travis Collier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this edition of The Productivityist Podcast Mike chats with his friend Travis Collier, the author of "SCALE: Refuse to Settle, Recognize what Matters, Redefine Success." They talk about how they...

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How to Deliver a "Do Over" with Jon Acuff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jon Acuff is a celebrated (and New York Times best-selling) author whose latest effort is titled Do Over. In this lively (and efficient) discussion, Jon talks with Mike about his latest book and th...

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Procrastinating on Purpose with Rory Vaden from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The guest on this episode is Rory Vaden. He is the author of "Take The Stairs: 7 Steps To Achieving True Success" and "Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time." In this discus...

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Body Talk with James Hamblin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. James Hamblin, Senior Editor at The Atlantic and the host of "If Our Bodies Could Talk" joins Mike this week on the show as they talk about the things we can do to help ourselves and our bodies...

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Getting Things Done with David Allen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike Vardy talks with David Allen, author of Getting Things Done. They discuss the pull of email, how to wrap your head around working by context, and what's different in the 2015 e...

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Message Not Received with Phil Simon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike Vardy sits down with Phil Simon, author of "Message Not Received." They talk about the problem with email, why clarity is often lost in communication, and what we can do to mak...

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A Look At Meetings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the podcast, Mike Vardy and Lee Garrett take a look at one of the biggest productivity drains on the planet: meetings. They discuss why they don't usually work as currently desig...

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Moods and Modes with Brett Terpstra from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brett Terpstra is one of the smartest guys on the Internet, and in this episode Mike and Brett talk about work habits, workflows, and how moods and modes each help them deliver their work on a cons...

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Everything Is A To Do with Michael Schechter & Patrick Rhone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike is joined once again by Patrick Rhone and reunites with his former podcasting partner-in-crime Michael Schechter on this episode. They discuss the idea of "have to" versus "need to," choices, ...

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Building a Better Podcast with Joel Boggess & Dr. Pei from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike chats with prolific podcasters Joel Boggess and Dr. Pei. They are the husband and wife team behind the creation, development, and explosive growth of ReLaunch, an incredibly po...

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How To Read More (and Read Better) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike flies solo, revealing his reading workflow. This workflow is how he's able to stay productive and build a reading habit that allows him to read more...and read better.

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An Intentional Discussion with Patrick Rhone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Patrick Rhone returns to the show for another free-form discussion with Mike. They talk about intentions, planning and allocating your time wisely, and eventually get around to talking about what s...

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Built Unstoppable with Justin Levy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the podcast, Mike spends time with Justin Levy. The story that has unfolded for him in the past few months has been very inspiring, as he's in the midst of recovering from a series of ...

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Managing Time Demands with Francis Wade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode features a conversation between Mike and Francis Wade, author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. They have a lively discussion about the difference between time management and time de...

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A Look at Calendar Apps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Mike explores several calendar apps, offering his thoughts on each of them along with some tips and tricks that he uses when dealing with his calendar. (Note: This won't be the last...

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Shaping a Great Year with David Delp from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this conversation with David Delp of Pilot Fire, Mike and David discuss what it takes to make a great year, how understanding and acknowledging roles can be a real boon to productivity, what goa...

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The Disconnection Discussion with Patrick Rhone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Mike has another conversation with Patrick Rhone. They discuss letter and number grading systems in schools, when tech fails you, and more kernels of wisdom in less than a half an hour.

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The Procrastination Conversation with Dr. Tim Pychyl from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Mike has a candid conversation with Dr. Tim Pychyl about procrastination, strategic delaying, and what can get in the way of our productivity no matter what technology or approach ...

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Let Go and Lean In with Daniel Gold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Daniel Gold of DEG Consulting pops by to talk with Mike about letting go, leaning in, and the primary thing you need to keep in mind that will help you take your work, life, and side projects to gr...

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Leveling Up with Jaime Tardy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Mike chats with Jaime Tardy, founder of Eventual Millionaire and author of the book The Eventual Millionaire. They talk about the growth of their respective businesses and the things they...

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The Contexts Conversation: Part Two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a lengthy thread on Twitter that debated what contexts were (and weren't), Mike invites some of the participants to discuss their thoughts on contexts in more detail in the second of two epis...

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The Contexts Conversation: Part One from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a lengthy thread on Twitter that debated what contexts were (and weren't), Mike invites some of the participants to discuss their thoughts on contexts in more detail. For this first part in t...

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The BIG Ready Week: Gary Ware from 2021-01-31T12:20

Gary Ware will be delivering a workshop called "The Productive Power of Play" at The BIG Ready. Gary is here to chat with me about the different forms of play that will make you more creative and m...

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The BIG Ready Week: Stephen Warley from 2021-01-30T12:20

Stephen Warley isn't just my good friend... he'll be facilitating the first workshop for The BIG Ready. In this bonus podcast episode, Stephen talks about being a solopreneur and the three componen...

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The BIG Ready Week: Janet Murray from 2021-01-29T12:20

Janet Murray will be delivering the opening keynote for The BIG Ready – which is exciting on its own. But I'm also excited that she agreed to chat with me on the podcast about certainty, consistenc...

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The BIG Ready Week: Vanessa Tharp from 2021-01-28T12:20

Vanessa Tharp, Chief of Staff at Productivityist and one of the organizers of The BIG Ready, shares how she helped create clarity for Productivityist as a company and how she levelled it up by crea...

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Productive Conversations with Therese Huston from 2021-01-27T12:20

Therese Huston’s mission is to help conscientious, growth-minded professionals bring out their best at work. She’s a cognitive scientist at Seattle University, as well as a speaker and author of Le...

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How To Decide with Annie Duke from 2021-01-20T12:20

Annie Duke is an American former professional poker player and author in behavioral decision science and decision education. She holds a World Series of Poker gold bracelet from 2004 and used to be...

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Thinking Time with Natalie Sisson from 2021-01-13T12:00

Natalie Sisson is a New Zealand entrepreneur, author, speaker, lover of handstands and triathlete. It’s taken a lot of incremental micro steps for Natalie to pivot from her Suitcase Entrepreneur id...

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A Catalyst For Hope with Thane Marcus Ringler from 2021-01-06T12:20

This episode's guest is Thane Marcus Ringler, the former professional golfer turned speaker, writer, development coach and podcast host of The Up & Comers Show. It’s his mission to help people get ...

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Eating Frogs with Brian Tracy from 2020-12-30T12:20

Brian Tracy has been on my list to speak with for a long time. As a keynote speaker and seminar leader, Brian has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5 million people th...

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Being Nice with Dave Delaney from 2020-12-23T12:00

Dave Delaney joins the show, creator of the NICE Method™. He’s a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and the author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking. He’s worked with the likes of Goo...

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Virtual Event Conversions with Liam Austin from 2020-12-16T12:20

Liam is the co-founder of Entrepreneurs HQ and Virtual Summit Academy, which organizes many virtual summits and publishes marketing tactics of top entrepreneurs. When he had over 15,000 people regi...

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Questions To Ask Yourself with Tripp Lanier from 2020-12-09T12:20

Tripp Lanier is a professional coach, author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous: The Irreverent Guide for Men Who Refuse to Settle, and host of The New Man Podcast. I loved interviewing Tripp as ...

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The Transparency Wave with Paul Pagnato from 2020-12-02T12:20

Paul Pagnato has spent much of his career managing capital as a wealth advisor. From studying so many companies, he came to the realization that society has grown through massive waves of transform...

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Fostering Clarity with Doug Fraser from 2020-11-25T12:20

Doug Fraser, a creator, producer, and host of NPR’s What We Do. He’s a true expert when it comes to storytelling… be it the history of rats to kitchens. He’s not afraid to ask questions, which make...

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Frame Your Week with Racheal Cook from 2020-11-18T12:20

Racheal Cook is a business strategist and business development consultant. Through her signature online mastermind The CEO Collective, Racheal helps women entrepreneurs start and scale businesses w...

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Stop Planning with Greg Reid from 2020-11-11T12:20

Greg Reid is a fascinating character, and he’s testament to achieving great things despite the odds. Even with dyslexia, he is the ultimate master storyteller. He has been published in over 78 book...

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Consistency Over Authenticity with Seth Godin from 2020-11-04T12:20

Seth Godin is a consistent player in the entrepreneurial space, influencing millions to embrace their inner-creative and best serve their audience. In this episode, we uncover how to make an impact...

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Master Delegation with Barbara Turley from 2020-10-28T17:00

Barbara Turley, CEO of the Virtual Hub, is a true expert when it comes to hiring and on-boarding staff for small businesses. Barbara is an investor and entrepreneur with a keen interest in scalable...

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Undaunted Doers with Kara Goldin from 2020-10-21T17:00

As Founder & CEO, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and mother, in this episode's guest Kara Goldin wears many hats. Kara founded the flavoured water brand Hint in 2005, and has seen it grow ex...

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Your Motivation Code with Todd Henry from 2020-10-14T17:00

In this episode's guest Todd Henry has helped identify the unique ways that we are motivated. It’s fascinating: there are 27 potential ways and it’s different for all of us. Todd is a self-proclaim...

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Focused Writing with Adam Leeb from 2020-10-07T17:00

Adam is an award winning product designer and mechanical engineer who is obsessed with product design especially in relation to user experience and user interaction. Join us as we explore mechanica...

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Escape From Boring with Joe Barnes from 2020-09-30T17:00

So I was excited to have Joe Barnes on the show to hear more about his Three Paths to pursuing your dream job. He set up Escape The System - a resource for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and world change...

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Working Deeply with Cristina Roman from 2020-09-23T17:00

In this episode's guest, Cristina Roman has taught her clients this very philosophy. She’s a Certified Life Coach, deep work extraordinaire, and coaches clients on overcoming procrastination.

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Visibility Bias with John Meese from 2020-09-16T17:00

In this episode's guest John Meese has found something liberating: removing social media from his marketing equation. When done well, social media works, but it’s easy to get distracted by vanity m...

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Mind Map Your Writing with Daphne Gray-Grant from 2020-09-09T17:00

We all need to write more crappy first drafts – that’s the way to truly get unstuck from writing. In this episode I learn from Daphne Gray-Grant about her inspiring writing process.

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Endless Curiosity with Derek Sivers from 2020-09-02T17:05

Derek Sivers is best known as a writer, musician, programmer and the founder of CD Baby, an online CD store for independent musicians. For the past 12 years he’s been living a nomadic lifestyle and...

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Happy Now Year! from 2020-08-30T17:00

On this solo episode of the podcast I talk about I'm ending one year and starting another – as well as everything that comes along with that.

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Getting Productive With Astrology with Jill Blumenstock from 2020-08-26T17:00

In this episode's guest, Jill Blumenstock, is a certified Yoga Teacher and Vedic Astrologer, and has seen firsthand the impact of tuning into your own natural rhythms. It’s a time guide that’s beyo...

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It's Time to Slow Things Down from 2020-08-23T17:00

On this solo episode of the podcast, I talk about the importance of slowing things down and how that can make your productivity even better than before.

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Making Time For What Matters with John Zeratsky from 2020-08-19T17:00

How do you manage your time? There’s no one-size-fits-all tactic, but John Zeratsky's latest book ‘Make Time’ runs through tried and tested approaches for us to cherry pick, so I was super excited ...

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This Amazing Adventure Called Life with Lex Latkovski from 2020-08-16T17:00

Lex Latkovski's work is featured over at The Lexpedition and he's the author of Passport Forward: Moving from Regrets and Routine to Freedom, Passion, and Adventure. He's also a serial traveler and...

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Being Brutally Honest with Peter Kozodoy from 2020-08-12T17:00

In this episode's guest, Peter Kozodoy, has seen time and again how much transparency and honesty in our work and personal lives lead to lasting results. Peter is an Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, keynote...

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August: The Methodical Month from 2020-08-09T17:00

On this episode of the podcast I talk about the importance of planning – and why August is the month that I give planning my overarching focus.

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The Power of Process with Justin DiRose from 2020-08-05T17:00

On this episode I'm joined by Justin DiRose, a productivity expert and remote work consultant from northern Minnesota. He has a passion for becoming better, the distributed workforce, being a great...

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HEY! I'm Talking Email with Phil Simon from 2020-08-02T17:00

On this episode of the podcast, special guest Phil Simon sticks around with me to talk about our thoughts on Basecamp’s foray into the world of email, HEY.

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Let's Zoom with Phil Simon from 2020-07-29T17:00

Phil Simon returns to the program to talk about a service that more people have started using in 2020... some whether they wanted to or not: Zoom.

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3 More Things with Benjamin Spall from 2020-07-26T17:00

Benjamin Spall returns to the podcast to share three more things. Check out his original appearance on Episode 196 of the podcast.

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The New Corner Office with Laura Vanderkam from 2020-07-22T17:00

On this episode I'm joined once again by Laura Vanderkam, a fellow productivity specialist. Laura is the author of several books, including "The New Corner Office: How the Most Successful People Wo...

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An Appetite for Apps from 2020-07-19T17:00

I've had an "on again, off again" relationship with apps during my career as a productivity strategist. Right now, it's back on again. I share some of my insights on apps during this episode.

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You and The Internet of Things with Vicki McLeod from 2020-07-15T17:00

Vicki McLeod joins me on this episode of the program. Vicki McLeod is a writer, author, coach, consultant and an award-winning entrepreneur. She is an advocate for mindful business, everyday happin...

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The Quest for Simplicity from 2020-07-12T17:00

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, "In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity." I couldn't agree more. So I decided to share my thoughts on the quest for ...

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Growing Young with Marta Zaraska from 2020-07-08T17:00

My guest is Marta Zaraska, a Polish-Canadian science journalist published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, New Scientist, the Atlantic, Discover, and more. She's the author of the book ...

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The Analog Way with Jeff Sheldon from 2020-07-05T17:00

On this solo episode of the podcast, I'm doing something a little different: I'm hosting a guest. Jeff Sheldon joins me on the program to talk about simplicity, productivity, and the story behind A...

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It's Go Time with Jill McAbe from 2020-07-01T17:00

My guest this time around is Jill McAbe. Jill is a business coach, high-performance expert and Amazon best-selling author of It’s Go Time: The ALL-IN System For Unstoppable Success in Business and ...

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I Took a Clarity Day from 2020-06-28T17:00

I took a Clarity Day this week. Not sure what a Clarity Day is? I explain its value on this episode... as well as how I know it's going to help me with my productivity and prioritization moving for...

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The Only Skill That Matters with Jonathan Levi from 2020-06-24T17:00

On this episode I'm joined by Jonathan Levi. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, published author, and podcaster born and raised in Silicon Valley.

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Three Big Days from 2020-06-21T17:00

Three big days that happen over a three-week period are incredibly meaningful to me: World Productivity Day, Father's Day, and my birthday. I share my thoughts on all of them in this episode.

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Curating Your Life with Gail Golden from 2020-06-17T17:00

This episode of the podcast delves into the concept of curation with the author of Curating Your Life, guest Gail Golden.

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3 More Things with KC Procter from 2020-06-14T17:00

KC Procter returns to the podcast to share three more things. Check out his original appearance on Episode 206 of the podcast.

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Trying Times with Bosco Anthony from 2020-06-10T17:00

My guest for this episode of the program is digital strategist, renowned speaker, and good friend Bosco Anthony. When we decided to have this conversation initially, we had a different set of topic...

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3 More Things with Judy Machado-Duque from 2020-06-07T17:00

Judy Machado-Duque returns to the podcast to share three more things.

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Talking Slack with Phil Simon from 2020-06-03T17:00

Phil Simon joins me on this episode to talk about his book, Slack for Dummies. If you've ever wanted to get more out of Slack then you'll get a lot out of this conversation.

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This is The Most Productive Thing I've Done Today from 2020-06-03T04:00

I'm taking imperfect action with this episode. I know that I've got plenty to learn and a lot of listening to do. But I wanted to start somewhere. This episode is that.

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Leading Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi from 2020-05-27T17:00

I'm beyond thrilled to bring you this episode of the podcast featuring guest Keith Ferrazzi. Keith is the author of the best-selling book Never Eat Alone and our conversation centers around his lat...

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3 More Things with Matt Bodnar from 2020-05-24T17:00

Matt Bodnar returns to the podcast to share three more things.

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How to 10X Your Content with Amy Woods from 2020-05-20T17:00

On this episode of the program, I'm joined by Amy Woods. Amy has become known as a leading expert and true visionary when it comes to content repurposing, and is the author of Content 10x: More Con...

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3 More Things with Erin Acton from 2020-05-17T17:00

Erin Acton returns to the podcast to share three more things.

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Think Do Say with Ron Tite from 2020-05-13T17:00

My guest for this episode of the program is Ron Tite, the author of Think Do Say: How to Seize Attention and Build Trust in a Busy Busy World.

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Happy Days from 2020-05-10T17:00

On this episode I share and further explore the insights on productivity that I gathered through watching a rather unlikely source.

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Get Your Head Out of Your Apps with Matt Ragland from 2020-05-06T17:00

In this episode, I'm joined by fellow productivity enthusiast/specialist/strategist, Matt Ragland. This is a conversation I've wanted to have for some time and I'm glad I'm able to deliver it as my...

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The Social Media-Productivity Balancing Act from 2020-05-03T17:00

On this episode of the program I talk about how social media use CAN be productive, how to make that happen, and share the story of my current social media platform experiment with one I never thou...

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Connect First with Dr. Melanie Katzman from 2020-04-29T17:00

On this podcast episode, I'm joined by Dr. Melanie Katzman, the author of Connect First: 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy at Work.

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TimeCrafting Tactics: The MVP Day from 2020-04-26T17:00

This was not the episode I had planned. I've shelved that planned episode for now but while sitting with the dilemma of what episode to deliver to you this time around, I believe I've come up with ...

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A Productive Conversation with Thomas Frank from 2020-04-22T17:00

I'm excited to welcome Thomas Frank to this episode of the podcast. Thomas is an author, YouTuber, musician, and podcaster who is passionate about helping people become more capable and productive.

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The Fitness Challenge from 2020-04-12T10:05

So on this episode, I share with you the things I need to overcome this challenge on an ongoing basis, what I've tried before, and what I'm doing that I'm committing to for the foreseeable future.

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Why Values Thinking Works with David Allison from 2020-04-08T07:00

I'm joined by David Allison on this episode of the program. David Allison is the founder of The Valuegraphics Database, the world’s first database that can predict and influence behaviour for anyth...

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How I Built My Business from 2020-04-05T07:00

On this episode of the podcast I fly solo! I talk about why I've added a second episode to the podcast each week and present (nearly) all of the stories of how I've built my business as per a reque...

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Creative Menopause with Chase Reeves [Recorded LIVE at The BIG Ready] from 2020-04-01T07:00

On this very special episode of the podcast I'm joined by Chase Reeves in front of a live audience at the event I hosted on February 29, 2020... The BIG Ready. Chase co-founded Fizzle.co — the firs...

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BONUS EPISODE: The 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting Series (March 2019) from 2020-03-29T07:00

As we head towards the end of March, I wanted to share another bonus episode of the podcast featuring every episode from March 2019 of my inactive daily podcast 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting.

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The Vision Driven Leader with Michael Hyatt from 2020-03-25T07:00

Michael Hyatt returns to the show for this excellent episode of the program. Michael is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Michael Hyatt & Company. He is also the author of several New York...

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BONUS EPISODE: The 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting Series (February 2019) from 2020-03-22T07:00

Another week, another bonus episode! This time I'm sharing with you all of the episodes I delivered on my discontinued 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting podcast from February of 2019.

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How to Be Awesome at Your Job with Pete Mockaitis from 2020-03-18T07:00

On this episode I'm joined by Pete Mockaitis. Pete is, among plenty of other things, the founder of How to Be Awesome at Your Job and he hosts the popular podcast of the same name.

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BONUS EPISODE: The 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting Series (March 2018) from 2020-03-15T07:00

In the following bonus episode, I've combined all of the episodes from the March 2018 run of my now-concluded 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting podcast. The topics I discuss include:

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Where The Action Is with J. Elise Keith from 2020-03-11T07:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by J. Elise Keith, co-founder of Lucid Meetings and author of Where The Action Is: The Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization. We dive into an area...

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Doing Project 333 with Courtney Carver from 2020-03-04T08:00

I'm excited that my friend Courtney Carver returns for this episode of the program. We focus our conversation around her book Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really i...

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How to Start Ugly with Chris Krimitsos from 2020-02-26T08:00

I'm happy to welcome Chris Krimitsos as the guest for this episode. Chris is a father, husband, community builder, and ever-evolving innovator. He loves people and their stories and has leveraged h...

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How to Be a Successful Speaker with Grant Baldwin from 2020-02-19T08:00

On this episode of the program, I'm joined by Grant Baldwin. Grant is the founder of The Speaker Lab, a training company that helps public speakers learn how to find and book speaking gigs. He's al...

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Well-Presented with Mike Pacchione from 2020-02-12T08:00

On this episode, I'm joined by my good friend Mike Pacchione. Mike is a speaking expert who helps presenters find their voice on stage. Hint: putting yourself in your speech, while scary, is a bit ...

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The Responsibility Ethic with Adam Kreek from 2020-02-05T08:00

On this episode, I'm joined "in studio" by Adam Kreek. A two-time Olympian, Adam holds 60 international medals, including Olympic Gold, and multiple hall of fame inductions. Adam’s new book, The Re...

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Accomplish It with Mridu Parikh from 2020-01-29T08:00

On this episode I chat with Mridu Parikh, founder of Life Is Organized and author of Accomplish It: 7 Simple Actions to Get the Right Things Done and Achieve Your Goals.

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All You Have to Do is Ask with Dr. Wayne Baker from 2020-01-22T08:00

On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Dr. Wayne Baker as my guest. Focusing on social capital, social networks, generosity, and positive organizations, Dr. Baker has published six books and con...

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Finding Success in Your Sphere with Zvi Band from 2020-01-15T08:00

On this episode of the program I’m joined by Zvi Band. Zvi is the cofounder and CEO of Contactually, a leading CRM platform for relationship-oriented businesses, and author of "Success is in Your S...

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Keeping Productive with Francesco D'Alessio from 2020-01-08T08:00

This week on the program I'm joined by a guest I've been looking to chat with for a long time. Francesco D'Alessio runs Keep Productive, a YouTube show dedicated to helping people find the most sui...

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Overcoming Overwhelm with Dr. Samantha Brody from 2020-01-01T08:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Samantha Brody. Dr. Samantha is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, and the founder of Evergreen Natural Health Center in Portland...

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Freeing The Dream with Cliff Ravenscraft from 2019-12-25T08:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Cliff Ravenscraft. For more than a decade, Cliff had been known as the Podcast Answer Man. He’s trained tens of thousands of individuals on how to succ...

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Starting Something Stupid with Richie Norton from 2019-12-18T08:00

On this episode of the podcast, I chat with Richie Norton. Riche is the award-winning, bestselling author of the book The Power of Starting Something Stupid (in 10+ languages) and Résumés Are Dead ...

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Humor That Works with Andrew Tarvin from 2019-12-11T08:00

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I'm joined by Andrew (Drew) Tarvin. Drew is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He is a...

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How to Win the Day with Kris Ward from 2019-12-04T08:00

On this episode, I speak with Kris Ward. Kris is the director of a marketing and branding company and it was through her work there that she learned a great deal about productivity versus being bus...

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Crowdsourcing Paris with J.H. Bunting from 2019-11-27T08:00

On this episode of the program I speak with J.H. Bunting about the life of a writer and the making of his ambitious new book, Crowdsourcing Paris: Memoirs of a Travel Adventure.

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The Seven Longest Yards with Chris Norton from 2019-11-20T08:00

On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Norton. Chris is a speaker, author, adoptive & foster parent. He suffered a severe spinal cord injury playing college football. However, ...

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The Daily Decision with Brian Dixon from 2019-11-13T08:00

On this episode I'm joined by Brian Dixon, the author of Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything. As a podcaster, conference speaker, and business coach, Brian is passion...

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You Are Awesome with Neil Pasricha from 2019-11-06T08:00

On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of being joined by the author of The Book of Awesome Series, Neil Pasricha. Neil thinks, writes, and speaks about intentional living, and on this...

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Metamorphosis with Steven L. Blue from 2019-10-30T07:00

On this episode I speak with Steven L. Blue. Steven is the best-selling author of five critically acclaimed books that target executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to learn the sec...

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Revisiting and Reframing Automation with Wade Foster from 2019-10-23T07:00

On this episode, I speak with Wade Foster. Wade is the CEO and co-founder of Zapier, a workflow automation tool used by over three million people to connect the work apps they use every day. Prior ...

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Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal from 2019-10-16T07:00

On this episode I'm joined by Nir Eyal, the author of what I consider to be the best productivity book I've read in a long time, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

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Bringing Gratitude with Karl Staib from 2019-10-09T07:00

I'm joined by my good friend and author of Bring Gratitude: Feel Joyful with Bite-Sized Mindset Practices, Karl Staib on this episode. We spend time speaking about the effects that gratitude can ha...

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How to Build Yourself More Time with Jaime Masters from 2019-10-02T07:00

I'm excited to welcome Jaime Masters as a guest on his episode of the podcast. Jaime is the host of Eventual Millionaire. She’s interviewed almost 500 self made millionaires and billionaires. She’s...

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BONUS EPISODE: It's International Podcast Day with Michael Schechter from 2019-09-30T07:00

This bonus episode celebrating International Podcast Day features a long-awaited return of the productivity banter between yours truly and my good friend and former co-host of Mikes in Mics, Michae...

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Own Your Weird with Jason Zook from 2019-09-25T07:00

On this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love.

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Start Finishing with Charlie Gilkey from 2019-09-18T07:00

On this episode, I chat with my good friend Charlie Gilkey. He's the author of the book Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done and is the founder of Productive Flourishing, a company that hel...

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Empathy Everywhere with Michael Ventura from 2019-09-11T07:00

This time around I'm joined by Michael Ventura. Michael This time around I'm joined by Michael Ventura. Michael is the founder & CEO of Sub Rosa – a strategy and design practice – and the author of...

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10 Years of Sketchnotes with Mike Rohde from 2019-09-04T07:00

On this episode, I speak with my friend and returning guest, Mike Rohde. Mike Rohde is the author of two bestselling books: The Sketchnote Handbook and The Sketchnote Workbook – and co-creator of t...

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Being a Rare Breed with Ashleigh Hansberger from 2019-08-28T07:00

On this episode of the podcast I speak with Ashleigh Hansberger about her first book, Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different.

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What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer from 2019-08-21T07:00

Jeffrey Gitomer joins me on this episode of the program. Jeffrey is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty,...

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Emotional Time Management with Paula Mosher Wallace from 2019-08-14T07:00

On this episode of the podcast, I spend time chatting with Paula Mosher Wallace. We spoke about the emotional component that needs to get considered when you're trying to manage your time. It's som...

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Understanding Ultralearning with Scott H. Young from 2019-08-07T07:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by fellow Canadian and author of the book Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition and Accelerate Your Career, Scott H. Young.

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Productivity in Motion with Joel Heath from 2019-07-31T07:00

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Joel Heath. Joel is the founder & CEO of FluidStance, the world's first work platform that elicits subtle movement where you are stuck working. His pe...

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Breaking the Time Barrier with Mike McDerment from 2019-07-24T07:00

On this episode, I speak with Mike McDerment, the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks. FreshBooks is the world’s #1 cloud accounting software for self-employed professionals. Built in 2003 after he ac...

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Elevate Your Eight with Kris McPeak from 2019-07-17T07:00

On this episode, I spent time with Kris McPeak. Kris is the author of "Elevate Your 8: 21 Days to Prosperous Time Management" and the CEO of SilverPeak Development, an online career coaching commun...

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Getting Video Done with Owen Video from 2019-07-10T07:00

On this podcast episode, I spent time with Owen Video. Owen creates Livestream and YouTube strategies for brands including show concept, talent, and marketing strategy. His clients' shows have been...

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Being a Late Bloomer with Rich Karlgaard from 2019-07-03T07:05

On this episode guest, I spent time with Rich Karlgaard. Rich Karlgaard, author of Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement, is the publisher of Forbes magazi...

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5 Days with John Poelstra from 2019-06-26T07:00

On this episode guest, I spend time with John Poelstra on a different kind of episode. I actually walk through the elements of adding elements of TimeCrafting to his productivity workflow through a...

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The Magic of Metabolic Profiling with Angelo Poli from 2019-06-19T07:00

On this episode guest, I spent time with Angelo Poli. Angelo Poli is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition. He’s the Founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm-based tra...

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Productive Fundraising with Chad Barger from 2019-06-12T07:00

On this episode guest, I spent time with Chad Barger. Chad Barger is a fundraising coach, productivity guru, and vlogger. Chad teaches charities how to optimize their fundraising, so they can focus...

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The Power of Virtual Accountability with Jeff McMahon from 2019-06-05T07:00

On this episode guest, I spent time with Jeff McMahon. Jeff is a virtual trainer who has trained online entrepreneurs like Amy Porterfield, Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, and many more. Jeff works to h...

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How to Be Great at Your Job with Justin Kerr from 2019-05-29T07:00

On this episode guest, I spent time with Justin Kerr. Justin is a self-described efficiency monster, He is the author of the rogue corporate playbooks How to Write an Email and How to Be a Boss. He...

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What Happy Successful People Do Differently with Marc and Angel Chernoff from 2019-05-22T07:00

On this podcast episode, I spent time again with Marc and Angel Chernoff. Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers ...

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Living a Conscious Life with Bob Rosen from 2019-05-15T07:00

On this podcast episode, I spent time with Bob Rosen. Bob is the founder and CEO of Healthy Companies and is a trusted global CEO advisor, organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and New York...

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The Art of Noticing with Rob Walker from 2019-05-08T07:00

On this podcast episode, I spend time chatting with Rob Walker. Rob Walker is a journalist covering design, technology, business, the arts, and other subjects. He writes the Human Resource column f...

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Exploring The Productivity Paradox with Tonya Dalton from 2019-05-01T07:00

On this podcast episode, I spent time speaking with Tonya Dalton. Tonya Dalton started her first business in 2009 working out of her home juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the busines...

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How to UnLearn with Humble The Poet from 2019-04-17T07:00

On this podcast episode, I spend time with Humble the Poet. Kanwer Singh aka Humble The Poet is a Toronto-bred MC/Spoken word artist with an aura that embodies the diversity and resiliency of one o...

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Free to Focus with Michael Hyatt from 2019-04-10T07:00

On this podcast episode, I spend time with Michael Hyatt. Michael is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, a leadership development firm specializing in transformative live events, worksh...

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Keep Going with Austin Kleon from 2019-04-03T07:00

On this episode, I spend time with Austin Kleon. Austin is the New York Times bestselling author of three illustrated books: Steal Like An Artist, Newspaper Blackout, and Show Your Work! We can now...

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What Great Leaders Possess with Kevin Kruse from 2019-03-27T07:00

On today's podcast episode, I spend time with Kevin Kruse once again. Kevin is the Founder and CEO of LEADx (leadx.org), an AI startup that created “Coach Amanda”, the world’s first executive coach...

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Achieving Work-Life Balance with Clayton Morris from 2019-03-20T07:00

On this podcast episode, I spend time with Clayton Morris. Clayton Morris is a former FOX News Anchor who left the #1 cable news show in the world after achieving financial freedom through his real...

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Big Ideas with John Lamerton from 2019-03-13T07:00

This time around on the podcast, I spend time with John Lamerton. John is a self-described "lazy entrepreneur" and investor. He balances running an ambitious lifestyle business with raising two you...

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Bolder with Carl Honoré from 2019-03-06T08:00

I haven’t talked to Carl Honoré for some time so it was a real treat when he joined me on this episode of The Productivityist Podcast. Carl is the author of such books as "In Praise of Slow" and "T...

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Consider This: Maybe It’s You with Lauren Zander from 2019-02-27T08:00

On this episode, I am joined by Lauren Zander. Lauren is a life coach, university lecturer, and public speaker. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private clients including couples, ...

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Being Called to Change with Dale Halaway from 2019-02-20T08:00

Dale Halaway is the guest on this episode of the podcast. He has been influencing the lives and careers of thousands for almost forty years and is a leader in the movement for awakening and change.

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Crafting Conscious Communications with Mary Shores from 2019-02-13T23:00

I'm excited to be joined by Mary Shores on this episode, the bestselling author of Conscious Communications: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your ...

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Exploring Digital Minimalism with Cal Newport from 2019-02-06T08:00

On this episode, Cal Newport joins me to talk about his latest book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. He is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and is...

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Tailoring Tools for Thinkers with Joey Cofone from 2019-01-30T08:00

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Joey Cofone, the co-founder and CEO of Baron Fig, joins the show. Baron Fig is a company that started as a Kickstarter project which has evolved into...

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Why You Need Atomic Habits with James Clear from 2019-01-23T11:00

On this episode, I speak with James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones. James is an expert on habit formation who offers not only the...

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How to Build a Company of One with Paul Jarvis from 2019-01-16T08:00

On this episode I speak with my good friend and author of Company of One, Paul Jarvis. I've known Paul for years and am elated to finally have him appear on the show to talk about staying small and...

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Going from Employee to Entrepreneur with Steve Glaveski from 2019-01-09T08:00

On this episode of the show, my guest is Steve Glaveski. Steve is an entrepreneur, author, and host of the Future Squared podcast. His mission is to unlock the latent potential of organizations and...

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How to #CHILL with Bryan E. Robinson from 2019-01-02T08:00

My guest for this episode is Dr. Bryan E. Robinson, author of the book #CHILL: Turn Off Your Job and Turn on Your Life. He is a licensed psychotherapist and Professor Emeritus at the University of ...

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The One Percent Better Project with Joe Ferraro from 2018-12-26T11:00

On this episode of the show, I speak with Joe Ferraro. Joe is the man behind The One Percent Better Project and is a teacher and podcast host who helps to dissect the mindset, language, and behavio...

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How to Fight a Hydra with Josh Kaufman from 2018-12-19T11:00

I'm joined this time around by Josh Kaufman, the author of three bestselling books – including his latest effort How to Fight a Hydra: Face Your Fears, Pursue Your Ambitions, and Become the Hero Yo...

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The Serving Mindset with Farnoosh Brock from 2018-12-13T02:00

On this episode, after years of crossing paths both online and offline, I speak with Farnoosh Brock. Farnoosh went from electrical engineer and rising leader at corporate to business coach and entr...

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Becoming Better Everyday with Brett Pinegar from 2018-12-05T11:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Brett Pinegar. Brett is the founder of the X Group, where he helps individuals and teams multiply their effectiveness by adopting the techniques and mi...

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How to STRIVE with Scott Amyx from 2018-11-28T11:00

Scott Amyx joins me on this episode of the podcast. Scott is the author of Strive: How Doing the Things Most Uncomfortable Leads to Success, which has been endorsed by Tony Robbins, Forbes, Singula...

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Building The Best Planner Ever with Jennifer Dawn from 2018-11-21T11:00

I welcome Jennifer Dawn, creator of the Best Planner Ever, to the podcast this time around. Jennifer is a serial entrepreneur who has grown two multi-million dollar businesses and serves high-achie...

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Back to Human with Dan Schawbel from 2018-11-14T11:00

On this episode of the show, I speak with New York Times best-selling author Dan Schawbel. Dan is the author of Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation and the ho...

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Running Down a Dream with Tim Grahl from 2018-11-07T11:00

Tim Grahl joins me on this episode of the podcast to talk about his latest book (and most personal one to date), Running Down a Dream: Your Road Map To Winning Creative Battles.

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The Role of Tech in Productivity with Jay Miller from 2018-10-31T10:00

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with Jay Miller of Productivity in Tech. I’ve known Jay for a few years now and it was a pleasure to have him in my studio to talk about prod...

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The Bullet Journal Method with Ryder Carroll from 2018-10-24T10:05

Have you ever wanted to hear the story of how one of the most popular productivity methodologies came to be? Then you'll enjoy this episode as I'm joined by the creator of the incredibly popular Bu...

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Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone with Andy Molinsky from 2018-10-17T10:00

On this episode of the show, I speak with Andy Molinksy. Andy is a professor of International Management and Organizational Behavior at Brandeis University, an author of two business books - Global...

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Hyperfocus with Chris Bailey from 2018-10-11T01:00

On this episode I speak with fellow Canadian and productivity expert Chris Bailey. Chris Bailey is the international bestselling author of The Productivity Project and Hyperfocus: How to Be More Pr...

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Beating Back Burnout with Clark Gaither from 2018-10-03T10:00

If you’ve ever faced burnout, then this discussion I have with Dr. Clark Gaither is definitely for you. Dr. Gaither is a family physician, author, speaker, blogger, corporate consultant, personal l...

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Act On It with Erin Acton from 2018-09-27T03:00

On this episode, I chat with Erin Acton, someone that I’ve known for a few years since we’re both based in Victoria, BC. Erin spends her time providing coaching in groups and in one-on-one settings...

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Beyond Evernote with Chris O'Neill from 2018-08-08T10:00

I'm pleased to welcome Chris O'Neill on this episode of the podcast. Chris is the CEO of Evernote and I spoke with him over the course of the show about the past, present, and future of Evernote.

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The Art of Decision-Making with Matt Bodnar from 2018-08-01T10:00

Matt Bodnar joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss what goes into the art of making decisions. Failing to decide or having too much to decide upon can be a pain point in personal produc...

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Vices and Virtues with KC Procter from 2018-07-25T10:00

On this episode, I'm joined by KC Procter of Fit Dad Life. KC is a good friend and since he's a dad like me (albeit with a few more kids) I wanted to talk to him about fitness and health and how th...

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Filling Your Cup with Judy Machado-Duque from 2018-07-19T06:55

Judy Machado-Duque joins me on this episode of the podcast. Judy is known as the "Productivity Goddess" and is a fellow Canadian so we had plenty to talk about during our time together, including h...

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Getting Things Done for Teens with Mike Williams from 2018-07-12T06:55

On this episode of the show, I speak with Mike Williams. Mike is the co-author of the book Getting Things Done for Teens and the former CEO of The David Allen Company. I actually had my teenage dau...

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The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen from 2018-07-04T10:05

David Allen joins me on this episode of the podcast to dive deeper into the Getting Things Done methodology. The meat of our conversation gets into how it has evolved over the years since it first ...

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Off the Clock with Laura Vanderkam from 2018-06-28T02:05

On this episode of Productivityist Podcast, I am joined by speaker and author Laura Vanderkam. Her latest book titled Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Things Done came out last May....

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Willpower Doesn't Work with Benjamin Hardy from 2018-06-20T02:05

On this episode of Productivityist Podcast, I am joined by Benjamin Hardy. Benjamin has been the #1 writer on Medium.com since 2016 and has organically grown his email list from 0-300,000+ subscrib...

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The Direct Line Between Happiness and Productivity with Will Henshall from 2018-06-13T02:05

On this 200th(!) episode of The Productivityist Podcast, my guest is Will Henshall. Will is the CEO and founder of Focus@Will, a tech music platform that helps 1.5M professionals be up to four time...

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Create Good Mornings with Craig Kulyk from 2018-06-06T02:05

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Craig Kulyk . Craig writes about how to customize your morning to build better habits and be more productive. We spoke about intentionality, how routine...

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The Competitive Advantage with Austin Church from 2018-05-30T10:00

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Austin L. Church. Austin is the author of children’s books and a consultant who loves helping people build businesses around the work that doesn't feel ...

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Getting Back to Happy with Marc and Angel Chernoff from 2018-05-23T10:00

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Marc and Angel Chernoff. Marc and Angel are the authors of the new book Getting Back To Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality and Turn Your T...

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Morning Routines with Benjamin Spall from 2018-05-16T10:00

On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with Benjamin Spall. Benjamin is the co-author of My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired, and the founding editor...

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All Things Productive with Carl Pullein from 2018-05-09T10:00

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Carl Pullein. Carl is a personal productivity specialist, presenter and author of Your Digital Life and Working With Todoist: The Book. We spoke about t...

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Purpose Mapping with Craig Filek from 2018-05-02T10:00

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Craig Filek. Craig is Executive Director of the Purpose Genome Institute and the creator of Purpose Mapping. He helps high-achievers realize their full ...

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The Workcation Weekend with Holly Worton from 2018-04-25T10:00

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Holly Worton. Holly helps entrepreneurs dissolve their blocks and limiting beliefs around money and success. We discussed how Holly has a “Workcation We...

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The Link Between Personal and Professional Productivity with Mark Lavercombe from 2018-04-18T10:00

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Mark Lavercombe. Mark is a specialist physician and medical educator, who writes on productivity, clinical education and leadership at The Productiv...

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Designing Your Mindset with Andy Murphy from 2018-04-11T10:00

On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Andy Murphy, the founder of Mindset by Design. Andy has helped world champion athletes, multi-millionaire entrepreneurs, Hollywood producers and actors,...

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Reading People with Anne Bogel from 2018-04-04T10:00

This episode's guest is Anne Bogel. Anne is a podcaster, blogger, and author. She is also known as a tastemaker through her popular book lists and reading guides. Recently, Anne wrote a new book ti...

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Possess Your Success with Andrew McDonald from 2018-03-28T10:00

It's time for another episode of the Productivityist Podcast! Our guest this week is Andrew McDonald. Andrew is a self-made speaker, author, and coach whose passion is to leave the world better tha...

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More Fun in Done with Marli Williams from 2018-03-14T10:00

On this episode's guest is Marli Williams. Marli is a speaker, activation coach, purpose finder and inspiration generator. Her mission in life is to inspire and empower people to go from stuck to S...

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What Motivates Getting Things Done with Mary Lamia from 2018-03-07T11:00

On this episode guest is Dr. Mary Lamia - a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and the author of the new book What Motivates Getting Things Done. We spoke about why it is important to have ways ...

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The Free-Time Formula with Jeff Sanders from 2018-02-28T11:00

This episode guest is Jeff Sanders: a keynote speaker, founder of the Rocking Productivity Academy, and the author of the new book The Free Time Formula. In this episode, we spoke about health-cent...

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Rise of the Youpreneur with Chris Ducker from 2018-02-21T11:00

On this episode guest, Chris Ducker joins me for another value-packed episode! Chris is a serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Youpreneur.com. He just released a new boo...

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Riskology with Tyler Tervooren from 2018-02-14T11:00

Tyler Tervooren joins me for this new episode of Productivityist Podcast! Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit - an annual eve...

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Magnetic Memorization with Dr. Anthony Metivier from 2018-02-07T11:00

Our episode's guest is Anthony Metivier, founder of the Magnetic Memory Method - a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorizing foreign language vocabulary, dreams, names, music, poetry and much...

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The View from the Top with Aaron Walker from 2018-01-31T11:00

In this podcast episode, I spoke with life and business coach Aaron Walker. He spends the majority of his time helping men grow in success and significance as President and Founder of View From The...

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Undoing Things with Alison Stratten from 2018-01-24T11:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Alison Stratten of Unmarketing. Alison is a writer, marketer, podcaster, parent, and also a fellow Canadian. I had a great time talking with her.

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Goat-ing Things Done with PJ Jonas from 2018-01-17T12:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by PJ Jonas of Goat Milk Stuff. PJ is a wife, homeschooling parent, farmer, and also a business owner. She accomplishes a lot of things, so I was very exc...

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The Year of Less with Cait Flanders from 2018-01-10T12:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by my friend Cait Flanders. Cait is the author of The Year of Less, and we spend the majority of our conversation diving deep into how you can become more...

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The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin from 2018-01-03T12:00

On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Gretchen Rubin, the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happ...

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Declutter Your Data with Angela Crocker from 2017-12-27T12:00

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by my friend Angela Crocker. Angela is the author of The Content Planner and Declutter Your Data and we spend the majority of our conversation diving deep...

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Soulful Simplicity with Courtney Carver from 2017-12-20T12:00

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by My friend Courtney Carver, the person behind Be More with Less and author of Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More.

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The Pursuit of Time and Money with Dr. Sharon Spano from 2017-12-13T12:00

Our guest for this podcast episode is Sharon Spano, a radio host of WorkSmart Live and author of The Pursuit of Time and Money: Step Into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful P...

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Staying Simple with Justin Shelby from 2017-12-06T12:00

On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Justin Shelby, founder of Artichoke. Justin has held leadership positions in Fortune 500, growth stage, and startup companies, in addition, to have laun...

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Man Up with Bedros Keuilian from 2017-11-29T12:00

On this episode of the podcast I chat with Bedros Keullian. An immigrant from a communist country turned hugely successful entrepreneur. Bedros uses the stage, TV and social media platforms to shar...

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Break the Twitch with Anthony Ongaro from 2017-11-22T12:00

Joining me this week on the podcast is Anthony Ongaro, creator of Break the Twitch and author of the book Break The Twitch: A Practical Guide to Minimalism and Intentional Living.

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Being Adaptive with Karim Bishay from 2017-11-15T12:00

Karim Bishay helps companies become insanely efficient. His purpose at Living Orgs is to empower organizations towards a clear, agile structure and stronger purpose. He is an industry leading consu...

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Behind the Scenes with Dexter Guff and Peter Oldring from 2017-11-08T12:00

On this episode of the show, I am delighted to have two guests join me. First up is thought leader and podcast host Dexter Guff, host of Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too) and fol...

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