A Productive Conversation

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  • More Fun in Done with Marli Williams
    Today’s guest is Marli Williams. Marli is a speaker, activation coach, purpose finder and inspiration generator. Her mission in life is to inspire and empower people to go from stuck to STOKED! In this episode, we spoke about the power of live, in-person events, courage, growth and living a life of fun. Here are some highlights of the show:
    What made her decide to quit a day job she enjoyed
    The power of quotes in providing inspiration
    The value of in-person experiences in a comfortable setting
    We are more connected than ever before but still long for meaningful connections
    Doing things whenever you want during the year
    Making tasks more fun and enjoyable
    Enjoying the process of creation as well as the goal
    Asking questions like “How can I make this more fun?”
    Knowing your strengths and getting help in other areas
    Relevant Links:
    Marli Williams Website
    Marli Williams @marli_williams | Twitter
    Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going!
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    34 min
  • More Fun in Done with Marli Williams
    On this episode's guest is Marli Williams. Marli is a speaker, activation coach, purpose finder and inspiration generator. Her mission in life is to inspire and empower people to go from stuck to STOKED! In this episode, we spoke about the power of live, in-person events, courage, growth and living a life of fun.
    33 min
  • What Motivates Getting Things Done with Mary Lamia
    Today’s guest is Dr. Mary Lamia – a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and the author of the new book What Motivates Getting Things Done. We spoke about why it is important to have ways to create absolute deadlines, the role emotions have in personal productivity, the nature of distraction and more. Some of the topics we discuss include:
    How specific deadlines combined with accountability can help
    Task driven people vs. procrastinators
    Why emotions are what really motivate us
    A fear of failure is significantly present among those who are successful
    Why shame anxiety is a powerful motivation too
    Why distractions are not a bad thing
    The importance of focusing your stress
    Relevant Links:
    Mary Lamia | Website
    What Motivates Getting Things Done
    Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csiksszentmihalyi | Amazon
    How Procrastinators Get Things Done | Psychology Today
    Mary Lamia @drlamia | Twitter
    Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going!
    Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
    And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.

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    28 min
  • What Motivates Getting Things Done with Mary Lamia
    On this episode guest is Dr. Mary Lamia - a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and the author of the new book What Motivates Getting Things Done. We spoke about why it is important to have ways to create absolute deadlines, the role emotions have in personal productivity, the nature of distraction, and more.
    27 min
  • The Free-Time Formula with Jeff Sanders
    Our guest this week is Jeff Sanders: a keynote speaker, founder of the Rocking Productivity Academy and the author of the new book The Free Time Formula. In this episode, we spoke about health-centered productivity, being intentional with your time, and much more. Here are a few more topics we covered:
    Waking up with a plan and jumpstarting your day with intention
    How the Free-Time Formula Works
    How free-time is often already set with habits
    The connection between health and productivity
    Things Jeff has discovered in having health-first productivity approach
    Focusing on quick wins over the short-term instead of the long-term
    Finding a healthy rhythm with pausing
    Jeff’s new productivity system
    Relevant Links:
    JeffSanders.com – Keynote Speaker and Author of the 5 AM Miracle
    The Free-Time Formula Book by Jeff Sanders
    The 5 AM Miracle Podcast
    7 Essential Elements of Productivity | Jeff Sanders
    Jeff Sanders @jeffsanderstv | Twitter
    Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going!
    Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.

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    31 min
  • The Free-Time Formula with Jeff Sanders
    This episode guest is Jeff Sanders: a keynote speaker, founder of the Rocking Productivity Academy, and the author of the new book The Free Time Formula. In this episode, we spoke about health-centered productivity, being intentional with your time, and much more.
    30 min
  • Rise of the Youpreneur with Chris Ducker
    This week on the podcast, Chris Ducker joins me for another value-packed episode! Chris is a serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Youpreneur.com. He just released a new book titled Rise of The Youpreneur which I truly believe will be a bestseller. We had a fantastic conversation. Here are a few specific topics we covered:
    The rise of the Youpreneur and what that means
    What it takes to be a Youpreneur
    The role of hard work or hustle
    How to course correct
    The importance of self-awareness
    What Chris is focusing on right now
    Why you should wear your heart on your sleeve
    Relevant Links:
    Rise of the Youpreneur | Amazon
    Purchase Rise of the Youpreneur here to get special bonus
    ChrisDucker.com | Helping Entrepreneurs Become More Productive and Profitable
    Youpreneur: The Entrepreneurial Community Where Nobody Gets Left Behind
    How to Launch a Book Guerilla-Style | Page Two Strategies
    Youpreneur Mike Vardy | Google Search
    The Productivityist Podcast: Fostering Your Inner Youpreneur with Chris Ducker | Productivityist
    Supercharging Your Entrepreneurial Productivity with Mike Vardy | ChristDucker.com
    Reshaping, Rebuilding and Rebranding Your Business with Mike Vardy | ChrisDucker.com
    Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going!
    Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.

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

    34 min
  • Rise of the Youpreneur with Chris Ducker
    On this episode guest, Chris Ducker joins me for another value-packed episode! Chris is a serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Youpreneur.com. He just released a new book titled Rise of The Youpreneur which I truly believe will be a bestseller.
    33 min
  • Riskology with Tyler Tervooren
    Tyler Tervooren joins me for a new episode at the Productivityist Podcast! Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. Join us on this episode as we spoke about being an introvert leader, how culture is shifting, and more. Here are a few highlights from our conversation:
    Why introverts can, in fact, be leaders
    How being an introvert is actually an advantage
    Why you should be introspective about before looking for resources
    Learning to rely more on your intuition
    Eliminating self-doubts through small actions
    Growth mindset and how it applies to the learning process
    Relevant Links:
    Riskology
    The Top 5 Leadership Challenges of Introverts (and How to Beat Them) | Riskology
    Growth Mindset: The Science of Achieving Your Potential| Riskology
    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Amazon
    Tyler Tervooren | Twitter
    Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going!
    Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.

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

    27 min
  • Riskology with Tyler Tervooren
    Tyler Tervooren joins me for this new episode of Productivityist Podcast! Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit - an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent.
    26 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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