A Productive Conversation

A Productive Conversation

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A Productive Conversation episodes

  • Crafting Clear Systems with Marina Darlow
    On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Marina Darlow. Marina is a systems’ expert, and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10–20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns.
    We talk about her view and definition of a “system”, effective ways you can master your to do list, how to get out of a creative rut, and much more. (And as a Patreon supporter you’re getting even more content!)
    Relevant Links
    Vision Framework
    About | Vision Framework
    Goals vs. Systems | Scott Adams’ Blog
    An excruciating day, or How to wrench yourself out of a Creative Pit of Despair | Vision Framework
    Four effective ways to master to-do lists and what to do if you don’t like any of them | Vision Framework
    Marina’s App Guide
    Marina Darlow (@VisionFramework) | Twitter
    If you enjoy The Productivityist Podcast I'd appreciate a rating and review in iTunes or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps people find the show easier and will help me make improvements on the show by seeing what you have to say.
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    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.
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    33 min
  • Crafting Clear Systems with Marina Darlow
    On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Marina Darlow. Marina is a systems' expert, and a productivity geek. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns.
    32 min
  • The Coaching Habit with Michael Bungay Stanier
    On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast I speak with the author of The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier. We talk about deep work, simplicity, elegance, the questions you can ask to help you get more out coaching, and much more.
    Relevant Links
    The World Domination Summit Experience | Productivityist
    Box of Crayons
    Box of Crayons Blog | Inspiration for Teams, Leaders and Organizations
    Michael Bungay Stanier | Box of Crayons
    Interview with Matt May, In Pursuit of Elegance | Box of Crayons
    9 ways to “Do More Great Work” With Michael Bungay Stanier
    Do More Great Work: Stop the Busywork. Start the Work That Matters by Michael Bungay Stanier | Amazon
    Seven questions to condition your inner coach | The Globe and Mail
    The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier | Amazon
    Get Unstuck & Get Going…on the stuff that matters by Michael Bungay Stanie | Amazon
    The Creative Process: Michael Bungay Stanier
    End Malaria by Michael Bungay Stanier | Amazon
    The Coaching Habit Book
    If you enjoy The Productivityist Podcast I'd appreciate a rating and review in iTunes or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps people find the show easier and will help me make improvements on the show by seeing what you have to say.
    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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    37 min
  • The Coaching Habit with Michael Bungay Stanier
    On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast Mike speaks with the author of The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier. They talk about deep work, simplicity, elegance, the questions you can ask to help you get more out coaching, and much more.
    36 min
  • The Perfect Day with Craig Ballantyne
    This episode I'm joined by Craig Ballantyne of Early to Rise. Craig is the creator of The Perfect Day Formula and during our discussion we chat about his thoughts on Stoicism, how the mind is the real gateway (or barrier) to establishing better days, how he handles email, and the rule he crafted that has gotten shared all over the web (and received its share of praise and criticism in the process).
    I had an absolute blast chatting with Craig on this episode as we dive deep into our thoughts on being an early riser vs. being a night owl.
    Relevant Links
    Early to Rise - Health, Wealth, and a Life Well Lived
    BrettTerpstra.com
    The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday | Amazon
    The 3 C’s of the Perfect Day | Early To Rise
    Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness by Sharon Lebell | Amazon
    Is the 10–3–2–1–0 method REALLY the secret to a good night’s sleep? | Daily Mail Online
    Craig Ballantyne’s Morning Routine | My Morning Routine
    The Productivityist Podcast: The One Year No Beer Challenge
    The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod | Amazon
    Ralph E. Wolf and Sam Sheepdog - A Sheep In The Deep | YouTube
    Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey | Amazon
    Your NOT to do List | Early To Rise
    10 big ideas | Early To Rise
    The Perfect Day Formula
    Early to Rise (@EarlytoRiseHQ) | Twitter
    craigballantyne (@craigballantyne) | Twitter
    If you enjoy The Productivityist Podcast I'd appreciate a rating and review in iTunes or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps people find the show easier and will help me make improvements on the show by seeing what you have to say.
    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

    36 min
  • The Perfect Day with Craig Ballantyne
    This episode Mike is joined by Craig Ballantyne of Early to Rise. Craig is the creator of The Perfect Day Formula and during our discussion they chat about Craig's thoughts on Stoicism, how the mind is the real gateway (or barrier) to establishing better days, how Craig handles email, and the rule Craig crafted that has been shared all over the web (and received its share of praise and criticism in the process).
    35 min
  • Whole Life Fitness with Dai Manuel
    On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with Dai Manuel. Dai is the author of The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto and during this episode we talk about the relationship between health, wellness, and productivity and what his book and work does to promote making the most of this relationship.
    Relevant Links
    Going One Year No Beer with Andy Ramage and Ruari Fairbairns | The Productivityist Podcast
    The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto
    10% Happier by Dan Harris | Amazon
    How to Use The Tough Mudder Pledge to Succeed in Everyday Life | Productivityist
    Dai Manuel’s Blog about How to Live a Functionally Fit Life
    The Moose is Loose Weekly Digest | Dai Manuel
    Dai Manuel (@daimanuel) | Twitter
    If you enjoy The Productivityist Podcast I'd appreciate a rating and review in iTunes or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps people find the show easier and will help me make improvements on the show by seeing what you have to say.
    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

    31 min
  • Whole Life Fitness with Dai Manuel
    On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast Mike speaks with Dai Manuel. Dai is the author of The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto and during this episode Mike and Dai talk about the relationship between health, wellness, and productivity and what Dai's book and work does to promote making the most of this relationship.
    30 min
  • Framing Your Mind with Kim Ades
    On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Kim Ades.
    Kim is the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and we spend time talking about coaching – her philosophy behind the practice, what she focuses on with her clients, and more. We also dive into mindfulness and focus along the way, as those are aspects of her work that I spends time on in my own work.
    (Kim is also from Toronto – and it's always a treat for me to chat with a fellow Canadian!)
    There are plenty of takeaways in this episode so sit back, capture notes along the way, and enjoy!
    Relevant Links
    Frame of Mind
    Kim’s Frame of Mind
    JournalEngine
    Kim Ades, M.B.A. « Frame of Mind
    Kim Ades - Part 1 - PEP 181 | Performance Enhancing Podcast
    Kim Ades - Part 2 - PEP 182 | Performance Enhancing Podcast
    Kim Ades (@kimades) | Twitter
    If you enjoy The Productivityist Podcast I'd appreciate a rating and review in iTunes or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps people find the show easier and will help me make improvements on the show by seeing what you have to say.
    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

    35 min
  • Framing Your Mind with Kim Ades
    On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Kim Ades. Kim is the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Mike and her talk about coaching – her philosophy behind the practice, what she focuses on with her clients, and more. they also dive into mindfulness and focus along the way, as those are aspects of her work that Mike spends time on in his own work.
    34 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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