A Productive Conversation

By Mike VardyBusiness Careers Management

A Productive Conversation episodes

July 19, 2016 Getting Optimized with Stephan Spencer
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I speak with Stephan Spencer. Stephan is a man of many talents and projects, including hosting The Optimized Geek and writing the book The Art of SEO.
The focus of our conversation is on optimization. And I’m not just talking about search engine optimization (although as a Patreon supporter you will hear about his fascination with that subject matter). We dive into optimizing oneself, deliberate practice, Tony Robbins, the power of automation, and balancing learning with execution.
(Stephan also offers something special for listeners of the podcast, so listen for that!)
Relevant Links
SEO Expert, Author, Professional Speaker | Stephan Spencer
Optimized Geek | About
Platinum Partnership | Tony Robbins
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World | Cal Newport
Optimized Geek | Podcast
Unleash The Power Within | Tony Robbins
Marketing Speak | Podcast
Stephan Spencer (@sspencer) | Twitter
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31 min
July 18, 2016 Getting Optimized with Stephan Spencer
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with Stephan Spencer. Stephan is a man of many talents and projects, including hosting The Optimized Geek and writing the book The Art of SEO.
30 min
July 12, 2016 Learning to Commit with Avrum Nadigel
On this episode of the podcast, I chat with Avrum Nadigel. He is an author and relationship therapist. He co-produces "It’s the anxiety, stupid!” - a podcast about relationship angst, and draws a comic about intimacy called “Ball and Change”. His new book, Learning to Commit (The Workbook): Becoming Your Best Self to Find Your Best Match, will be published by Self-Counsel Press in November 2016.
We talk about his move away from GTD (Getting Things Done) and back to a higher level of thinking and workflow (a la Stephen Covey), the things that drive him nuts that productivity authors and users, and dive into his biggest fear.
Relevant Links
Avrum Nadigel | Official Website
Why I’ve Left GTD Behind: Part One | Productivityis
Why I’ve Left GTD Behind: Part Two | Productivityist
Why I’ve Left GTD Behind: Part Three | Productivityist
Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits
The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey
Getting Things Done | Official Website
Back to Work 261: The Illusion of Ease
The Covey Community
Daylite by Marketcircle
WISHCRAFT by Barbara Sher
Autofocus: a closer look at “dismissal” | Mark Forster
What is a “no list” system? | Mark Forster
Deep Work | Cal Newport
The Human Search for Meaning | Farnam Street
Learning to Commit
Avrum Nadigel on 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. You can also fill out this survey to help me make the show better.
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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23 min
July 11, 2016 Learning to Commit with Avrum Nadigel
On this episode of the podcast Mike chats with Avrum Nadigel. Avrum is an author and relationship therapist. He co-produces "It's the anxiety, stupid!” - a podcast about relationship angst, and draws a comic about intimacy called “Ball and Change”. His new book, Learning to Commit (The Workbook): Becoming Your Best Self to Find Your Best Match, will be published by Self-Counsel Press in November 2016.
22 min
July 05, 2016 The Big 100
On this, the 100th episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I chat with producer John Poelstra about the evolution of the podcast since it started nearly two years ago.
We talk about the changes that we have made (and the big change that we didn’t make), the process we use to make each episode happen and why it has worked so well for us, and reveal some of our favourite episodes and thoughts about the journey we’ve had over the past 100 episodes.
Relevant Links
Roman Mars | Makes Radio
Be More Successful: The Top 10 Productivity Podcasts for 2016 | Inc.com
Greetings and Salutations (The First Episode of The Productivityist Podcast)
Unmistakable: Why Only Is Better Than Best by Srinivas Rao | Amazon
TabLinks - BrettTerpstra.com
Trello
Hacking corporate with Nick Snapp | The Productivityist Podcast: Patreon Edition
MeisterTask
Deep Work with Cal Newport | The Productivityist Podcast
Relentless Sales Success with Chris Johnson | The Productivityist Podcast
The Art of the Side Hustle with Nick Loper | The Productivityist Podcast
SPECIAL EPISODE: Laura McClellan Returns! | The Productivityist Podcast
Everything Evernote with Andrew Sinkov | The Productivityist Podcast
Everything Is A To Do with Michael Schechter & Patrick Rhone | The Productivityist Podcast
Getting Things Done with David Allen | The Productivityist Podcast
Body Talk with James Hamblin | The Productivityist Podcast
Making Better Meetings with John Poelstra | The Productivityist Podcast
The Productivityist Podcast | Patreon
Podcast Production | John Poelstra
My /Now Page | MikeVardy.com
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. You can also fill out this survey to help me make the show better.
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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44 min
July 04, 2016 The Big 100
On this, the 100th episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike chats with producer John Poelstra about the evolution of the podcast since it started nearly two years ago.
43 min
June 27, 2016 Being Truly Productive with Michael Dolan
On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Michael Dolan. Michael is an executive coach who helps leaders get out of their own way by enabling them to develop and maintain higher levels of productivity, self-awareness and effectiveness so that they can create a bigger impact and experience greater satisfaction in their work and life.
Based on his 15-years of management experience, Michael understands the intense personal and organizational demands that successful executives must meet on a daily basis. We talk about his journey as an executive coach, his views on David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, how he uses the Enneagram in his work, and more.
Relevant Links
Truly Productive Leadership
What is the Enneagram?
Getting Things Done by David Allen | Amazon
Headspace
Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband | Amazon
The Productivityist Podcast 73: Cal Newport
The Productivityist Podcast 66: A Doer Who Likes To Be with Michael Townsend Williams
Truly Productive | Facebook
Michael Dolan, PCC (@MichaelPDolan) | 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.
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43 min
June 27, 2016 Being Truly Productive with Michael Dolan
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Michael Dolan. Michael is an executive coach who helps leaders get out of their own way by enabling them to develop and maintain higher levels of productivity, self-awareness and effectiveness so that they can create a bigger impact and experience greater satisfaction in their work and life.
42 min
June 21, 2016 Distractions & Disruptions with Dave Nevogt
On this episode, I speak with Dave Nevogt. Dave is the co-founder of Hubstaff and we chat about what it’s like to pivot from one entrepreneurial venture to another and how he is especially adept at eliminating distractions and dealing with disruptions.
Priority plays a role in how Dave handles his tasks and he shares how he keeps himself moving on the right path along the way. We also dive into what he does to help infuse some of his own strategic way of dealing with distractions and disruptions within Hubstaff. Dave also shares his thoughts on striking a balance between quantitative and qualitative productivity.
Relevant Links
DaveNevogt.com
Hubstaff
The Definitive Guide to Building a Remote Team | Hubstaff
Everything we’ve learned to grow our time tracking startup | Hubstaff
Hubstaff (@hubstaff) | Twitter
Dave Nevogt (@dnevogt) | 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
37 min
June 21, 2016 Distractions & Disruptions with Dave Nevogt
On the episode this week, Mike speaks with Dave Nevogt. Dave is the co-founder of Hubstaff and Mike and Dave chat about what it's like to pivot from one entrepreneurial venture to another and how Dave is especially adept at eliminating distractions and dealing with disruptions.
36 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.