A Productive Conversation

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  • Penelope Przekop talks about 5-Star career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management

    Penelope Przekop is a corporate quality management expert, entrepreneur, and author of 5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management. She has worked with numerous Fortune 100 pharma companies where she has held many leadership positions and is the founder and CEO of PDC Pharma Strategy, where she also serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for Engrail Therapeutics. If you aren't already impressed, Penelope also earned a BS in Biology from Louisiana State University and an MS in Quality Systems Engineering from Kennesaw State University. She is a graduate of the Smith College Program for Women’s Leadership and the Rutgers University Senior Leadership Program for Professional Women. As well as, co-founded Bra in a Box with her daughter in 2018!

    We dive into her latest book, the science behind quality management, and how to clean your systems so they work for you. Systems don't have to be as scary as they seem and she breaks it all down for us in this episode of A Productive Conversation.

    Links Worth Exploring

    • Connect with Penelope: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 
    • See Penelope's Linktree for quick access to all her articles and interviews
    • Penelope's Book: 5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management
    • Related Conversation: Alignment and Automation with Mridu Parikh
    • Related Blog Post: How to Start Pacing Your Productivity

    • Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.

      Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.

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      37 min
    • Penelope Przekop talks about 5-Star career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management
      Penelope Przekop is a corporate quality management expert, entrepreneur, and author of 5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management. She has worked with numerous Fortune 100 pharma companies where she has held many leadership positions and is the founder and CEO of PDC Pharma Strategy, where she also serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for Engrail Therapeutics. If you aren't already impressed, Penelope also earned a BS in Biology from Louisiana State University and an MS in Quality Systems Engineering from Kennesaw State University. She is a graduate of the Smith College Program for Women’s Leadership and the Rutgers University Senior Leadership Program for Professional Women. As well as, co-founded Bra in a Box with her daughter in 2018!
      We dive into her latest book, the science behind quality management, and how to clean your systems so they work for you. Systems don't have to be as scary as they seem and she breaks it all down for us in this episode of A Productive Conversation.
      Links Worth Exploring
      Connect with Penelope: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 
      See Penelope's Linktree for quick access to all her articles and interviews
      Penelope's Book: 5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management
      Related Conversation: Alignment and Automation with Mridu Parikh
      Related Blog Post: How to Start Pacing Your Productivity
      Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.
      Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.
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      You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.
      Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.
      42 min
    • FROM THE VAULT: Create Good Mornings with Craig Kulyk

      This conversation is a special one. Not just because it is from the vault, but because this guest is no longer with us. 

      Craig Kulyk and I met at the World Domination Summit and it was an absolute pleasure to have called him my friend. I am attending the WDS while this episode airs, and what better way to honour his memory than to release this great conversation from the vault.

      Craig was known for his morning routines and his ideas on how to customize your morning to build better habits and be more productive. In this episode, we spoke about intentionality, how routines set the tone for the day, how you can shift and adapt your rituals over time, and more.

      Links Worth Exploring

      • Hear Craig talk more about his routines on these podcasts
      • Mike Vardy’s Morning Routine | My Morning Routine
      • Mike Vardy’s Evening Routine | Evening Routines
      • Related Blog Post: Why You Shouldn’t Spend Time Journaling in the Morning (And What You Should Do Instead)
      • Related podcast episode: Episode 5: World Domination, Inspiration & Chris Guillebeau

      • Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.

        Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.

        Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher

        You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.

        Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

        37 min
      • FROM THE VAULT: Create Good Mornings with Craig Kulyk
        This conversation is a special one. Not just because it is from the vault, but because this guest is no longer with us. 
        Craig Kulyk and I met at the World Domination Summit and it was an absolute pleasure to have called him my friend. I am attending the WDS while this episode airs, and what better way to honour his memory than to release this great conversation from the vault.
        Craig was known for his morning routines and his ideas on how to customize your morning to build better habits and be more productive. In this episode, we spoke about intentionality, how routines set the tone for the day, how you can shift and adapt your rituals over time, and more.
        Links Worth Exploring
        Hear Craig talk more about his routines on these podcasts
        Mike Vardy’s Morning Routine | My Morning Routine
        Mike Vardy’s Evening Routine | Evening Routines
        Related Blog Post: Why You Shouldn’t Spend Time Journaling in the Morning (And What You Should Do Instead)
        Related podcast episode: Episode 5: World Domination, Inspiration & Chris Guillebeau
        Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.
        Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.
        Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher
        You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.
        Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.
        38 min
      • Shaahin Cheyene talks about Billions: How I Became The King Of The Thrill Pill Cult

        Not only is Shaahin Cheyene the author of Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult but he is also the creator of herbal ecstasy, the nootropic pill that sparked the 100% legal smart drug movement. He's further established himself as an award-winning entrepreneur, Amazon expert, inventor, author, and filmmaker. He's known as the “Willy Wonka of Generation X” and the world’s leading Amazon industry expert.

        In this episode, Shaahin and I touch on many topics. It's a wild ride, so prepare! We dive into why delegation, discipline, and patience are all integral cogs when running any successful business, what red flags to look out for when hiring in a management position, and the real secret behind making billions. He even provides a sneak-peek into his Amazon Mastery course that has been empowering people to create wealth through Amazon companies around the world.

        Shaahin is a successful serial entrepreneur, has lived a colourful life, and has some really invigorating insights on leadership. Hear what he has to say on this episode of A Productive Conversation.

        Links Worth Exploring

        • Connect with Shaahin: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 
        • Checkout Shaahin's Amazon Mastery Course: Click here
        • Shaahin's Book: Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult
        • Related Conversation: Episode 418: Joshua Becker
        • Related Blog Post: Too Busy To Think: 6 Ways To Create More Space

        • Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.

          Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.

          Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher

          You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.

          Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

          41 min
        • Shaahin Cheyene talks about Billions: How I Became The King Of The Thrill Pill Cult
          Not only is Shaahin Cheyene the author of Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult but he is also the creator of herbal ecstasy, the nootropic pill that sparked the 100% legal smart drug movement. He's further established himself as an award-winning entrepreneur, Amazon expert, inventor, author, and filmmaker. He's known as the “Willy Wonka of Generation X” and the world’s leading Amazon industry expert.
          In this episode, Shaahin and I touch on many topics. It's a wild ride, so prepare! We dive into why delegation, discipline, and patience are all integral cogs when running any successful business, what red flags to look out for when hiring in a management position, and the real secret behind making billions. He even provides a sneak-peek into his Amazon Mastery course that has been empowering people to create wealth through Amazon companies around the world.
          Shaahin is a successful serial entrepreneur, has lived a colourful life, and has some really invigorating insights on leadership. Hear what he has to say on this episode of A Productive Conversation.
          Links Worth Exploring
          Connect with Shaahin: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 
          Checkout Shaahin's Amazon Mastery Course: Click here
          Shaahin's Book: Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult
          Related Conversation: Episode 418: Joshua Becker
          Related Blog Post: Too Busy To Think: 6 Ways To Create More Space
          Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.
          Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.
          Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher
          You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.
          Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.
          46 min
        • Brad Stulberg talks about The Practice of Groundedness

          This episode has been highly anticipated. Great guest. Great book. And a great conversation.

          Brad Stulberg is a coach and speaker on sustainable performance and well-being. You may have read one of his many articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and many others! He has been helping people reach their full potential as an author and coach, and in this episode, we dive into one of his latest books - The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success that Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul

          With rates of burnout and workplace resignations at an all-time high - Brad and I discuss why sustainable performance, building strong fundamentals, and practicing groundedness are as crucial as ever - and how patience ties it all together.

          Brad even opens up about why he is never fully grounded. Want to know why? Listen and find out.

          Links Worth Exploring

          • Connect with Brad: Website | Twitter
          • Brad's latest book: The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success that Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul
          • Listen to Brad on the Rich Roll podcast here
          • Checkout The Fundamentals with David Robinson(s)
          • Related Conversation: Episode 367: Peak Performing Flow with Steven Kotler 
          • Related Blog Post: The Power of Bit by Bit Productivity

          • Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.

            Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.

            Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher

            You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.

            Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

            Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

            44 min
          • Brad Stulberg talks about The Practice of Groundedness
            This episode has been highly anticipated. Great guest. Great book. And a great conversation.
            Brad Stulberg is a coach and speaker on sustainable performance and well-being. You may have read one of his many articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and many others! He has been helping people reach their full potential as an author and coach, and in this episode, we dive into one of his latest books - The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success that Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul
            With rates of burnout and workplace resignations at an all-time high - Brad and I discuss why sustainable performance, building strong fundamentals, and practicing groundedness are as crucial as ever - and how patience ties it all together.
            Brad even opens up about why he is never fully grounded. Want to know why? Listen and find out.
            Links Worth Exploring
            Connect with Brad: Website | Twitter
            Brad's latest book: The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success that Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul
            Listen to Brad on the Rich Roll podcast here
            Checkout The Fundamentals with David Robinson(s)
            Related Conversation: Episode 367: Peak Performing Flow with Steven Kotler 
            Related Blog Post: The Power of Bit by Bit Productivity
            Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.
            Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.
            Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher
            You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.
            Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.
            49 min
          • Jason Goldsmith talks about Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career

            You don't have to be a sports fan to take something from this episode.

            A globally recognized Performance Coach, Jason Goldsmith emphasizes combining the mental and physical aspects of optimal performance. As founder of Goldsmith Performance, Jason has coached multiple Major champions and top-fifty golfers. His accomplishments in golf include assisting Jason Day and Justin Rose in achieving the number-one world ranking and helping Rose win both the Gold Medal at the 2016 Olympics and the 2018 FedEx Cup Championship. In addition, he is the co-author of the book Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career

            Self-coaching can transform your life and career and this is what Jason and I cover in this week's episode. We get into this idea of self-coaching and how important is it for people to open themselves up to new experiences and break from the norms so that they can perform at a higher level.

            Take Charge of You, which is co-written with David Novak, is broken up into five elements which we briefly dive into during our discussion, as well as a few other topics such as my favourite undervalued and underappreciated tool; journaling. We talk about uncovering transformational insights and what that really means. And of course, the difference between self-coaching versus being coached by someone else.

            Gaining new skills and doing things that are uncomfortable is never fun. But hopefully, this conversation will give you a boost of confidence to start.  

            Links Worth Exploring

            • Connect with Jason: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
            • Jason & David's Book: Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career
            • Related Conversation: Episode 241: What Sports Can Teach Us About Greatness with Don Yaeger
            • Related Blog Post: How To Find Your Way Forward (And Finish)

            • Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.

              Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.

              Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher

              You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.

              Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

              Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

              39 min
            • Jason Goldsmith talks about Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career
              You don't have to be a sports fan to take something from this episode.
              A globally recognized Performance Coach, Jason Goldsmith emphasizes combining the mental and physical aspects of optimal performance. As founder of Goldsmith Performance, Jason has coached multiple Major champions and top-fifty golfers. His accomplishments in golf include assisting Jason Day and Justin Rose in achieving the number-one world ranking and helping Rose win both the Gold Medal at the 2016 Olympics and the 2018 FedEx Cup Championship. In addition, he is the co-author of the book Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career
              Self-coaching can transform your life and career and this is what Jason and I cover in this week's episode. We get into this idea of self-coaching and how important is it for people to open themselves up to new experiences and break from the norms so that they can perform at a higher level.
              Take Charge of You, which is co-written with David Novak, is broken up into five elements which we briefly dive into during our discussion, as well as a few other topics such as my favourite undervalued and underappreciated tool; journaling. We talk about uncovering transformational insights and what that really means. And of course, the difference between self-coaching versus being coached by someone else.
              Gaining new skills and doing things that are uncomfortable is never fun. But hopefully, this conversation will give you a boost of confidence to start.  
              Links Worth Exploring
              Connect with Jason: Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
              Jason & David's Book: Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career
              Related Conversation: Episode 241: What Sports Can Teach Us About Greatness with Don Yaeger
              Related Blog Post: How To Find Your Way Forward (And Finish)
              Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.
              Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.
              Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher
              You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.
              Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.
              39 min

            About A Productive Conversation

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            Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your relationship with time and find balance in a busy world.

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