Welcome to “A Productive Conversation,” (formerly known as The Productivityist Podcast). Hosted by Mike Vardy, each episode features engaging discussions with thought leaders, productivity experts, and successful individuals who share their unique experiences and actionable tips. Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal efficiency, improve your time management skills, or find inspiration for a more balanced life, “A Productive Conversation” offers valuable insights and real-world advice to guide you on your journey. Listen each week for thought-provoking conversations that will empower you to achieve your goals and craft the life you truly desire.
Michelle Segar and I talk about behaviour change and habits, we talk about the concept of P.O.P., and of course, her latest book, The Joy Choice. I really think that this is a book worth your time and attention – and so is this episode!
Matthew Dicks and I dive into the person who inspired me to do the work that I do now and quit my job. We also dig into this idea of perfectionism, we talk about performative productivity. And we talk about what he calls his 100-year-old plan, and lastly – we talk about oatmeal.
In this episode, Jennifer and I talk about all things Scribe, I mention how I discovered it, we chat about inbox zero, geek out about quantitative and qualitative productivity, and so much more!
In this episode, Mike Rohde and I have a delightful conversation celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sketchnote
We talk about why he decided to put illustrations in this book, we dive into things like small wins the power of verbs, reflection, and its important clarity maps, as well as how to get email out of the way, so that you can make the work beats that you want to have last as short (or as long) as you want without having to worry about the external pings that are going on in your life.
In this episode, I tell the story about my shadow self that infiltrated my world not too long ago. We talk about some other elements of Anna’s work, a bit of parenting, and there may be a few Star Wars references, too.
We get into the depths of PKM productivity and what it really means to build a second brain.
I am joined by John Baird and Edward Sullivan to discuss their new book Leading with Heart
Dominic Zijlstra and Mike talk about learning and retention, we dissect traverse.link and why it really works, and we dive into where his obsession with learning began.
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