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.

The Podcast

Episode 266: Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal

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.

Episode 265: Bringing Gratitude with Karl Staib

I’m joined by my good friend and author of Bring Gratitude, Karl Staib on this episode. We spend time speaking about the effects that gratitude can have on your productivity when you simply “bring it” into your life as much as possible.

Episode 264: How to Build Yourself More Time with Jaime Masters

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 been a business coaching for over 10 years and has taught six and seven figure CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners how to double and triple their revenue. She has been featured in Yahoo Online, Inc.com, SUCCESS Magazine, Entrepreneur, Women’s Health Magazine, Business Insider, and more.

Episode 263: Own Your Weird with Jason Zook

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.

Episode 262: Start Finishing with Charlie Gilkey

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 helps professional creatives, leaders, and changemakers take meaningful action on work that matters.

Episode 260: 10 Years of Sketchnotes with Mike Rohde

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 the new Kickstarter project, The Sketchnote Ideabook.

Episode 258: What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer

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, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money.