A Productive Conversation

By Mike VardyBusiness Careers Management

A Productive Conversation episodes

June 13, 2016 Hacking Corporate with Nick Snapp
On this episode, I speak with Nick Snapp, the host of The Make It Snappy Productivity Show and a productivity strategist who specializes on helping people “hack” Corporate.
Nick’s story is rooted in finding creative ways to “hack” Corporate, escape the office, and still achieve exceptional performance ratings. We talk about the challenges he (and I) have faced translating Corporate skills to personal productivity as entrepreneurs. We also dive into what can help you drive long-term successful outcomes, how we focus on family through our processes, setting boundaries, and more.
Relevant Links
The Make it Snappy Productivity Show
Episode 73: Cal Newport | The Productivityist Podcast
Start with Why by Simon Sinek | Amazon
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington | Amazon
The One Email You Must Send Before You Go on Vacation | Productivityist
RescueTime
‎Steve Chandler Audio Programs
Nick Snapp (@thesnappyshow) | Twitter
Productivity on Purpose (P.O.P.) Facebook Group
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32 min
June 13, 2016 Hacking Corporate with Nick Snapp
On this episode Mike speaks with Nick Snapp, the host of The Make It Snappy Productivity Show and a productivity strategist who specializes on helping people "hack" Corporate.
31 min
June 06, 2016 Strategic Storytelling with Jordan Bower
On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jordan Bower. We talk about the power of story, his approach to storytelling, and much more (including a mention of one of my favourite storytellers, Steven Pressfield).
Jordan is a strategic storyteller now based in my hometown of Victoria. We had a chance to meet up for the first time at Social Media Camp and had a great face-to-face conversation and I was excited to carry that over to the podcast. (He also has a fascinating story to tell of his own and he shares elements of it in this episode.)
Relevant Links
Jordan Bower: Strategic Storytelling & Corporate Intimacy Expert
About Jordan Bower
Brush with death made Jordan Bower get serious about photos | Toronto Star
Storytelling Approach | Jordan Bower
Rolf Potts’ Vagabonding
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer | Amazon
Rohdesign | Mike Rohde
Stefan Sagmeister: The power of time off | TED.com
Writing Wednesdays: The Hero’s Journey in Real Life | Steven Pressfield
Jordan Bower (@jordan__bower) | 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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37 min
June 06, 2016 Strategic Storytelling with Jordan Bower
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Jordan Bower. They talk about the power of story, his approach to storytelling, and much more (including a mention of one of Mike's favourite storytellers, Steven Pressfield).
36 min
May 31, 2016 Good to Greatist with Derek Flanzraich
In this episode, I speak with Derek Flanzraich, the founder/CEO of Greatist. We talk about the idea of planning, time chunking, and many other things that allow us to push our intentions forward (and allow him to embody the term “greatist”).
This is definitely more of a conversation than an interview, as Derek and I exchange ideas and thoughts on making choices, being productive, and how we make sure we allocate attention to push our intentions forward. So if you’re looking for a straight up interview, you won’t find it here.
I’m looking forward to having Derek back on again in the not-too-distant future as we have a lot more to talk about!
Relevant Links
Greatist
I Got Six-Pack Abs in Six Weeks. Here’s How I Feel One Year Later | Greatist
How Long Does it Take to Get Six Pack Abs? | Guy Standard
More Than Marketing, Millennials Are the Economic Future | Inc.com
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life by Scott Adams | Amazon
The More of Less with Joshua Becker | The Productivityist Podcast
What is Greatist?
Time Chunking | Productivityist
The Rock Clock | Project Rock
My Three Words for 2016 | Productivityist
What is a Pensieve? | Pottermore
The Hacked-Together Productivity Tool I Can’t Live Without: My Master Planner
How a Themed Schedule Can Help You Stay on Task | Workshifting
Think Productive with Graham Allcott | The Productivityist Podcast
Body Talk with James Hamblin | The Productivityist Podcast
Derek Flanzraich (@thederek) | 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
44 min
May 30, 2016 Good to Greatist with Derek Flanzraich
In this episode Mike speaks with Derek Flanzraich, the founder/CEO of Greatist. They talk about the idea of planning, time chunking, and many other things that allow them to push our intentions forward (and allow Derek to embody the term "greatist").
43 min
May 24, 2016 Priorities with Erik Fisher and Steve Dotto
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I'm featuring the Productivity Powerhouse Panel Blab that Steve Dotto (DottoTech) and Erik Fisher (Beyond The To Do List) did with me on the topic of priorities.
This episode is a little longer than usual – these panel discussions last an hour – and the audio quality will be different because it is ripped from the Blab we did.
You’ll hear Steve challenge me about how I use time theming and the three of us dive deep into how we deal with prioritization every day.
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
54 min
May 23, 2016 Priorities with Erik Fisher and Steve Dotto
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, we're featuring the Productivity Powerhouse Panel Blab that Steve Dotto (DottoTech) and Erik Fisher (Beyond The To Do List) did with Mike on the topic of priorities.
53 min
May 16, 2016 Beating Burnout with Ben Fanning
On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Ben Fanning. Ben is a “burnout specialist,” the author of The Quit Alternative, and someone I’ve had the pleasure of seeing regularly at the World Domination Summit in Portland.
Ben and I spend time discussing how to create to-do lists that work and really dive into how he helps people stave off overwhelm and burnout.
Relevant Links
Ben Fanning | The Burnout Specialist
Three Steps to Create a To-Do List that Actually Works | The Burnout Specialist
The QUIT Alternative by Ben Fanning | Amazon
The Time We Have | Productivityist
World Domination Summit
Ben Fanning (@BenFanning1) | 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
29 min
May 16, 2016 Beating Burnout with Ben Fanning
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Ben Fanning. Ben is a "burnout specialist," the author of The Quit Alternative.
28 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.