A Productive Conversation

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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1
Laura McClellan Talks About Simplifying Product...
Laura McClellan joins me to discuss simplifying productivity, sabbaticals, and making a meaningful life.
54 min
2
PM Talks S1E11: Uncertainty
Patrick Rhone joins me to talk about embracing uncertainty and how clarity and control can help.
51 min
3
Neil Pasricha Talks About Resilience, Happiness...
Join me and Neil Pasricha as we explore resilience, gratitude, and finding joy in life's small moments.
67 min
4
Dave Radparvar Talks About the Power of Journal...
Dave Radparvar shares how journaling fosters personal growth, reflection, and human flourishing in this insightful conversation.
48 min
5
Tiago Forte Talks About Building a Second Brain...
Tiago Forte shares insights on Building a Second Brain and personal knowledge management in this Flashback Friday conversation.
62 min
6
Jason Silver Talks About Finding Happiness in W...
Jason Silver discusses how to unlock happiness and success at work using the skills you already have.
38 min
7
Chris Bailey Talks About Hyperfocus, Meditation...
Chris Bailey discusses hyperfocus, meditation, and managing distractions in this Flashback Friday episode.
39 min
8
Yemado Talks About Relaxation, Meditation, and ...
Discover Boabom with Yemado, a blend of meditation, relaxation, and self-defense that fosters personal growth and resilience.
47 min
9
Paul Millerd Talks About Good Work and the Path...
Paul Millerd talks about Good Work, parenting, and sustainable creativity in this episode of A Productive Conversation
56 min
10
Patrick McAndrew Talks About Human-Centered Pro...
Patrick McAndrew shares insights on evolving productivity, focusing on inner alignment and practices over task management frameworks.
42 min
11
Srinivas Rao Talks About Creativity, AI, and Co...
Srini Rao shares how AI is revolutionizing creativity and content repurposing in this episode
33 min
12
PM Talks S1E10: Pacing and Cadence
Explore the importance of pacing in work and life with Patrick Rhone and me in our latest PM Talks episode.
48 min
13
David Allen Talks About Team Productivity and t...
David Allen shares insights on team productivity, GTD evolution, and fostering trust within teams.
47 min
14
Andrew J. Mason Talks About Podcasting and Prod...
Andrew J. Mason shares insights on podcast production, productivity tools, and creative efficiency.
48 min
15
Gretchen Rubin Talks About The Four Tendencies
Gretchen Rubin talks about The Four Tendencies and how they impact productivity and relationships.
35 min
16
Tamsen Webster Talks About Lasting Change and t...
Tamsen Webster talks about the nine principles of lasting change, effective communication, and sustainable success.
35 min
17
Leo Babauta Talks About the Power of Slowing Do...
Leo Babauta from Zen Habits talks about slowing down and living intentionally in this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation.
30 min
18
Kurtis Lee Thomas Talks About Breathwork Detox ...
Kurtis Lee Thomas talks about overcoming anxiety through breathwork and offers practical exercises.
36 min
19
Flashback Friday: John Zeratsky Talks About Des...
John Zeratsky shares insights on caffeine naps, focus, and designing your environment for productivity.
43 min
20
PM Talks S1E9: Importance
Patrick Rhone and I explore the balance between urgency and importance in this episode.
38 min
21
Flashback Friday: Jon Acuff Talks About Guarant...
Jon Acuff shares his practical approach to guaranteed goals and tapping into potential
47 min
22
Pete Steinberg Talks About Leadership Shock and...
37 min
23
Carl Pullein Talks About Time Management and Pr...
Carl Pullein returns to talk about time management strategies, focusing on task prioritization and balancing work, personal projects, and administrative tasks for effective productivity.
57 min
24
Rebecca Zung Talks About Negotiating with Narci...
Rebecca Zung talks about negotiating with narcissists, offering strategies for understanding and leveraging their psyche for successful outcomes.
36 min
25
PM Talks S1E8: Urgency
Explore urgency vs. importance in this PM Talks series episode with insights, stories, and actionable advice from Mike Vardy and Patrick Rhone.
36 min