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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What Motivates Getting Things Done with Mary Lamia
On this episode guest is Dr. Mary Lamia - a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and the author of the new book What Motivates Getting Things Done. We spoke about why it is important to have ways to create absolute deadlines, the role emotions have in personal productivity, the nature of distraction, and more.
27 min
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The Free-Time Formula with Jeff Sanders
This episode guest is Jeff Sanders: a keynote speaker, founder of the Rocking Productivity Academy, and the author of the new book The Free Time Formula. In this episode, we spoke about health-centered productivity, being intentional with your time, and much more.
30 min
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Rise of the Youpreneur with Chris Ducker
On this episode guest, Chris Ducker joins me for another value-packed episode! Chris is a serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Youpreneur.com. He just released a new book titled Rise of The Youpreneur which I truly believe will be a bestseller.
33 min
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Riskology with Tyler Tervooren
Tyler Tervooren joins me for this new episode of Productivityist Podcast! Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit - an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent.
26 min
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Magnetic Memorization with Dr. Anthony Metivier
Our episode's guest is Anthony Metivier, founder of the Magnetic Memory Method - a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorizing foreign language vocabulary, dreams, names, music, poetry and much more in ways that are easy, effective and fun.
27 min
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The View from the Top with Aaron Walker
In this podcast episode, I spoke with life and business coach Aaron Walker. He spends the majority of his time helping men grow in success and significance as President and Founder of View From The Top, a premier life, and business coaching resource. We spoke about ambition, clarity, living a life of success, and more. It was a great conversation that I'm sure you'll get a lot out of.
28 min
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Undoing Things with Alison Stratten
On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Alison Stratten of Unmarketing. Alison is a writer, marketer, podcaster, parent, and also a fellow Canadian. I had a great time talking with her.
30 min
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Goat-ing Things Done with PJ Jonas
On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by PJ Jonas of Goat Milk Stuff. PJ is a wife, homeschooling parent, farmer, and also a business owner. She accomplishes a lot of things, so I was very excited to talk with her.
27 min
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The Year of Less with Cait Flanders
On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by my friend Cait Flanders. Cait is the author of The Year of Less, and we spend the majority of our conversation diving deep into how you can become more self-aware through setting rules.
40 min
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The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin
On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Gretchen Rubin, the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold almost three million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages. On her top-ranked, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she discusses good habits and happiness with her sister Elizabeth Craft. Fast Company named Gretchen Rubin to its list of Most Creative People in Business, and she’s a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100.
36 min
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Declutter Your Data with Angela Crocker
On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by my friend Angela Crocker. Angela is the author of The Content Planner and Declutter Your Data and we spend the majority of our conversation diving deep into digital decluttering strategies.
27 min
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Soulful Simplicity with Courtney Carver
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by My friend Courtney Carver, the person behind Be More with Less and author of Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More.
39 min
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The Pursuit of Time and Money with Dr. Sharon S...
Our guest for this podcast episode is Sharon Spano, a radio host of WorkSmart Live and author of The Pursuit of Time and Money: Step Into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful Prosperous Life. A Certified Professional Integral Coach, Sharon empowers entrepreneurs to maximize their performance, improve employee engagement, and increase their bottom-line results.
32 min
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Staying Simple with Justin Shelby
On this episode of the podcast, I speak with Justin Shelby, founder of Artichoke. Justin has held leadership positions in Fortune 500, growth stage, and startup companies, in addition, to have launched over 100 products in 16 countries. He has also previously founded 3 previous businesses, included two subscription-based operating businesses.
28 min
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Man Up with Bedros Keuilian
On this episode of the podcast, I chat with Bedros Keullian. An immigrant from a communist country turned hugely successful entrepreneur. Bedros uses the stage, TV, and social media platforms to share his personal Immigrant Edge and American Dream story to help inspire audiences worldwide to reach their fullest potential.
28 min
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Break the Twitch with Anthony Ongaro
Joining me on this podcast episode is Anthony Ongaro, creator of Break the Twitch and author of the book Break The Twitch: A Practical Guide to Minimalism and Intentional Living.
26 min
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Being Adaptive with Karim Bishay
Karim Bishay helps companies become insanely efficient. His purpose at Living Orgs is to empower organizations towards a clear, agile structure and stronger purpose. He is an industry-leading consultant in the areas of Holacracy and building Adaptive Organizations.
28 min
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Behind the Scenes with Dexter Guff and Peter Ol...
On this episode of the show, I am delighted to have two guests join me. First up is thought leader and podcast host Dexter Guff, host of Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too), and following his appearance I speak with his alter ego, comedic performer Peter Oldring.
38 min
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Fit Matters with Moe Carrick
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Moe Carrick. She is the founder of Moementum Inc., and she loves to help leaders transform themselves and their companies. Her book, Fit Matters: How to Love Your Job, with Maven House Press, was released May 2017.
32 min
420
Meetings and Momentum with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
I welcome Mamie Kanfer Stewart to the show on this episode. She is CEO and founder of Meeteor, a venture that helps teams build their capabilities for effective collaboration and productive meetings. Mamie is driven to help others optimize their time and cultivate their team to achieve results.
28 min
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Standing Up with Rob Jacobs
On this episode of the show, I speak with Rob Jacobs. Rob is a leader in the walking for health movement and the co-founder of Unsit - a company that created the first-ever treadmill you can use under your standing desk at work.
36 min
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The Art of Taking Action with Gregg Krech
On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Gregg Krech to the program. Gregg is one of the leading experts on Japanese Psychology in the U.S. He is the author of 5 books including The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology, which has become an Amazon bestseller and offers practical strategies for integrating ideas from Eastern philosophy with contemporary Western living.
32 min
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Faster Than Normal with Peter Shankman
Peter Shankman joins me on this episode of the podcast. Peter is the founder of Help A Reporter Out and the author of the new book Faster Than Normal.
31 min
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Finding Focus with Shawn Blanc
On this episode of the podcast, I speak with my good friend, productivity expert, and creator of The Focus Course, Shawn Blanc.
29 min
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Finish with Jon Acuff
My guest for this podcast episode is Jon Acuff – a New York Times bestselling author of six books with his most recent, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. Jon helps some of the world’s biggest brands tell their story and has appeared on CNN, Fox News, Good Day LA, and other major media outlets.
34 min