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.
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 […]
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
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
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
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.
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.
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: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age. On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike talks with Jeff about why stealing can be something an artist can do, why collaboration can be a good thing – or even the best thing – for the thriving artist, what role mindset and money have in the life of an artist, and more.
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 of simple yet impactful design solutions. A sample of such is the Daily Plan Bar which he created to make task management
It was a real treat chatting 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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