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

Get That Job with Angela Copeland

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, columnist for the Career Corner newspaper column, and author of career book Breaking The Rules & Getting The Job. Angela’s personal career […]

OmniFocus and Other Things with Joe Buhlig

 Joe Buhlig and I sit down this week to talk about an app that he uses extensively: OmniFocus. But we don’t stop there. We talk about a ton of other things, including: Paper-based productivity and where it fits into his workflow The new version of Things by Cultured Code Why you should consider paying for

Cause and Connection with James Eder

  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 our lives. Some of the takeaways from our conversation include: We’re social beings. If we can give people context

Farsighted Focus with Eliot Wagonheim

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 improvisation can help you in your business. Some of the takeaways from our conversation include: The four key questions you need to ask

Fearless and Free with Wendy Sachs

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 secretary, public relations executive, CNN contributor, content strategist, and editor-in-chief of Care.com.Tune in as we talk about careers, career change and ways

Positively Speaking with Dan Lerner and Alan Schlechter

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 of Pennsylvania, where he serves on the teaching staff. He works with musicians, athletes, and executives to improve their performance through developing

Abundant Productivity with Damion Lupo

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 advice and practical tips you can use today. Some of the takeaways from our conversation include: The importance of triggers The

Sleep Smarter with Shawn Stevenson

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 some of his work.

Tackling Transition with Shawn Razek

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.