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 619: Michael Timms Talks About Inspiring Accountability Without Blame

Michael Timms shares how real leaders inspire accountability—not through blame, but through trust, clarity, and systems that support ownership.

Episode 618: PM Talks S2E8 – Creativity

Patrick Rhone joins me for the latest PM Talks as we explore how creativity thrives within constraints, the myth of perfection, and how to inject creativity into everyday tasks.

Episode 617: Rob Shallenberger Talks About Pre-Week Planning and Leading a Life by Design

Rob Shallenberger joins me to explore the power of pre-week planning and why leading a life by design—not default—is the key to lasting productivity and peace.

Mike Vardy in podcast artwork looking quizzical while he prepares to answer questions asked by listeners of A Productive Conversation.

Episode 616: ASK MIKE ANYTHING – Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity

Mike Vardy answers your questions about procrastination, journaling, urgency, and navigating tech changes—all with his signature clarity and candor.

Episode 615: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Talks About Intuition, Attention, and Inner Alignment

What if your deepest productivity tool isn’t your to-do list—but your intuition? In this conversation with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, we explore how the Icelandic art of “InnSæi” can help you navigate burnout, find inner clarity, and show up more fully in your life and work.

Podcast artwork featuring Bree Groff casually lying on her side on a bookshelf smiling, implying that work should be fun.

Episode 614: Bree Groff Talks About Bringing Fun Back to Work

Work shouldn’t feel like a countdown to Friday. In this conversation with Bree Groff, we explore how fun, creativity, and human connection can turn your workdays into days well spent.

Episode 613: PM Talks S2E7 – Sustainability

In this episode of PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into what it means to sustain—routines, projects, and even ourselves—over the long haul.

Episode 612: Ben Chelf Talks About Reimagining Reading and the Power of Presence

Ben Chelf joins Mike to discuss reclaiming attention through single-purpose tech, like the Soul Reader, and why presence matters more than ever.

Episode 611: Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy

Jenny Wood joins me to explore the power of reframing fear and so-called “negative” traits to unlock personal and professional courage.

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