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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The Coaching Habit with Michael Bungay Stanier
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast Mike speaks with the author of The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier. They talk about deep work, simplicity, elegance, the questions you can ask to help you get more out coaching, and much more.
36 min
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The Perfect Day with Craig Ballantyne
On this episode Mike is joined by Craig Ballantyne of Early to Rise. Craig is the creator of The Perfect Day Formula and during our discussion, they chat about Craig's thoughts on Stoicism, how the mind is the real gateway (or barrier) to establishing better days, how Craig handles email, and the rule Craig crafted that has been shared all over the web (and received its share of praise and criticism in the process).
35 min
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Whole Life Fitness with Dai Manuel
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast Mike speaks with Dai Manuel. Dai is the author of The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto and during this episode, Mike and Dai talk about the relationship between health, wellness, and productivity and what Dai's book and work does to promote making the most of this relationship.
30 min
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Framing Your Mind with Kim Ades
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Kim Ades. Kim is the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Mike and her talk about coaching – her philosophy behind the practice, what she focuses on with her clients, and more. they also dive into mindfulness and focus along the way, as those are aspects of her work that Mike spends time on in his own work.
34 min
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Managing Millennials (and More) with Lee Caraher
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Lee Caraher. Lee's a CEO, an author, and an acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems.
34 min
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1-800-GOT-PRODUCTIVITY with Brian Scudamore
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Brian Scudamore, the founder, and CEO of O2E Brands. O2E Brands is the banner company for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack Shine. Starting with one truck and a great idea, Brian grew 1-800-GOT-JUNK? into one of North America’s most successful companies and he’s poised to do the same with his three newest ventures.
23 min
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Going One Year No Beer with Andy Ramage and Rua...
In this episode of the podcast, Mike not only talks with Andy Ramage and Ruari Fairbairns of One Year No Beer but he also take on one of their challenges.
43 min
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Order and Organization with Rashelle Isip
On this episode of the podcast, Mike is joined by Rashelle Isip of The Order Expert. Rashelle is a consultant, author, and founder of TheOrderExpert.com, a blog featuring organization, time management and productivity tips, ideas, and inspiration to help people lead more balanced lives. She is the author of “The Order Expert’s Guide to Time Management” and “How to Plan a Great Event in 60 Days.”
32 min
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Being Unmistakable (Again) with Srinivas Rao
On this episode of the podcast, Mike chats with his friend Srinivas Rao. Srini is the author of the book Unmistakable: Why Only is Better Than Best and the founder and CEO of Unmistakable Creative. They talk about his book (which Mike says he's dog-eared to death) and going down the path of becoming unmistakable.
30 min
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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 Get Yourself Optimized and writing the book The Art of SEO.
30 min
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 in helping people "hack" Corporate.
31 min
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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
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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
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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
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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. Ben and Mike spend time discussing how to create to-do lists that work and really dive into how Ben helps people stave off overwhelm and burnout.
28 min
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Finding Your Signature Strengths with Scott Barlow
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with the founder of Happen To Your Career, Scott Barlow.
38 min
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The More of Less with Joshua Becker
This episode features Mike in conversation with Joshua Becker. Joshua is the man behind Becoming Minimalist and the author of The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own.
38 min
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Productivity and Play with Kirsten Milliken
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with clinical psychologist and certified ADHD Coach, Dr. Kirsten Milliken. She's the author of PlayDHD, a book that not only gives adults with ADHD permission to play – it encourages it!
35 min
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Focusing on Memory with Brad Zupp
In this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with Brad Zupp. Brad is an entertaining motivational speaker and memory improvement expert from New York. Brad shows people how to supercharge their memories to improve many aspects of their lives (including productivity) and to have a better memory at any age.
36 min
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Productivity for Dummies with Ciara Conlon
In this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with fellow productivity strategist Ciara Conlon. Ciara is the author of Chaos to Control: A Practical Guide to Getting Things Done and Productivity for Dummies.
35 min
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Making Better Meetings with John Poelstra
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, Mike speaks with podcast producer and meeting facilitation expert John Poelstra about how you can go about making better meetings.
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