A Productive Conversation

Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation is a podcast that discusses tips, tools, tactics, and tricks that are designed to help you take your productivity, time management, goals, to do lists, habits, and workflow to new heights - both at work and at home. If you're looking to focus your efforts on getting the right things done and start living the good life, then this weekly conversational podcast – crafted in the tradition of Slate's Working, Back to Work, and HBR IdeaCast – is for you.

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1
Dr. Dale Whelehan Talks About Revolutionizing W...
Dr. Dale Whelehan shares insights on the four-day workweek's impact on productivity and well-being, offering a glimpse into the future of work.
32 min
2
PM Talks S1E4: Failure
Join Mike Vardy and Patrick Rhone in a compelling PM Talks episode discussing failure, choice, and the rich growth that can emerge from both.
49 min
3
Derin "DMac" McMains Talks About Talks About T...
Derin "DMac" McMains shares his journey from pro baseball to mental coaching, highlighting athlete identity, overcoming self-doubt, and the power of presence.
35 min
4
FROM THE VAULT: Ian Morgan Cron Talks About Enn...
Explore the Enneagram with Ian Morgan Cron and discover "The Story of You" and how to use it for personal growth and self-awareness.
38 min
5
Lindsey Roy Talks About Overcoming Adversity wi...
Lindsey Roy discusses overcoming adversity with perspective, vulnerability, and gratitude. A must-listen for personal growth seekers.
36 min
6
PM Talks S1E3: Nuance
Join Patrick Rhone in discussing the vital role of nuance in creativity and productivity. An episode filled with insights and stories.
54 min
7
Chris Knudsen Talks About Unconventional Busine...
Chris Knudsen talks unconventional business wisdom, self-education, and learning from failures in "Trust Me, I'm a Consultant."
43 min
8
FROM THE VAULT: Nir Eyal Talks About Mastering ...
Nir Eyal on mastering focus with "Indistractable," offering insights on productivity, distraction, and living intentionally
49 min
9
Haemin Sunim Talks About Zen Wisdom for Life's ...
Discover Zen wisdom with Haemin Sunim on facing life's challenges, embracing contentment, and finding joy in the present
59 min
10
PM Talks S1:E2: Choices
Explore happiness & contentment through personal choices with Patrick Rhone on the PM Talks series. A deep dive into minimalism, goals, and living intentionally.
34 min
11
Haris Butt Talks About AI and Productivity Enha...
Explore AI's impact on productivity with Haris But. from ClickUp. Insightful discussion on balancing AI tools and human efficiency in this podcast episode.
41 min
12
Hal Elrod Talks About Revamping “The Miracle Mo...
Explore Hal Elrod's journey and the evolving Miracle Morning routine in our latest podcast episode, packed with insights and practical advice.
24 min
13
Francesco D’Alessio Talks About Innovative Prod...
Dive into productivity with Francesco D’Alessio: App methodologies, AI tools, and finding the perfect productivity software.
39 min
14
Ben Kirk Talks About Productivity, Routines, an...
Productivity coach Ben Kirk joins Mike to discuss habits, routines, and overcoming obstacles
39 min
15
PM Talks S1E1: (Mostly) Paper Planners
Patrick Rhone joins me in a new monthly special series where we talk and listen to each other about things. This time around? Mostly paper planners.
47 min
16
Jim Vaselopulos Talks About Achieving Clarity i...
Jim Vaselopulos shares insights on clarity, balance, and storytelling in business, guiding us to work less and achieve more.
33 min
17
FROM THE VAULT: Angela Crocker Talks About Mast...
Explore digital decluttering with Angela Crocker, discussing her book and tips on managing apps, emails, and calendars.
26 min
18
Justin Chen Talks About Harnessing Feedback for...
Justin Chen on leveraging feedback for business success, AI limitations, and remote work dynamics.
32 min
19
Matt Martin Talks About AI-Enhanced Productivit...
Discover AI's role in productivity with Matt Martin in Ep. 505. Insights on time management and creative tools.
33 min
20
Russel Lolacher Talks About Relationships At Work
Join Mike as he engages with Russel Lolacher in a compelling discussion about evolving leadership and the essence of nurturing a positive workplace culture
31 min
21
FROM THE VAULT: Juliet Funt Talks About Embraci...
Discover Juliet Funt's insights on productivity and whitespace, redefining how we balance work and life for better creativity.
43 min
22
Dan Pontefract Talks About Redefining Work-Life...
Explore Dan Pontefract's insights on redefining work-life balance for personal growth and workplace authenticity on our podcast."
36 min
23
Brian Johnson Talks About Mastering Life's Ulti...
Explore life mastery with Brian Johnson: virtues, excellence, and purpose. A guide to living your best life.
33 min
24
David Allen Talks About Mastering Productivity ...
The creator of “Getting Things Done” delves into remote work productivity and self-management on the 500th episode of the podcast.
42 min
25
Milos Belcevic Talks About Applying Product Man...
Unlock transformative insights with Milos Belcevic as he explores the fusion of product management principles with personal life for unprecedented growth.
31 min