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.

Subscribe and join the conversation—because a productive life is more than just getting things done.

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1
Michelle Gielan Talks About Broadcasting Happin...
Michelle Gielan shares insights on Broadcasting Happiness, resilience, and small shifts for lasting positivity.
32 min
2
Justin Jones-Fosu Talks About Respectful Disagr...
Justin Jones-Fosu discusses respectful disagreement, nuance, and building meaningful connections.
36 min
3
Jeff Sanders Talks About Adapting to Life’s Sea...
Jeff Sanders talks about The Free Time Formula, health-first productivity, and life updates in this Flashback Friday episode.
39 min
4
Dr. Mithu Storoni Talks About Hyper Efficiency ...
Dr. Mithu Storoni discusses hyper efficiency, brain rhythms, and how to align work with energy cycles.
40 min
5
Seth Godin Talks About Intent, Creativity, and ...
Seth Godin shares insights on intent, consistency, and creativity in this Flashback Friday episode.
42 min
6
Jeff Patterson Talks About Yielding and the Med...
Jeff Patterson shares insights from The Yielding Warrior on yielding, meditation, and mindful living.
46 min
7
Laura McClellan Talks About Simplifying Product...
Laura McClellan joins me to discuss simplifying productivity, sabbaticals, and making a meaningful life.
54 min
8
PM Talks S1E11: Uncertainty
Patrick Rhone joins me to talk about embracing uncertainty and how clarity and control can help.
51 min
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
Chris Bailey Talks About Hyperfocus, Meditation...
Chris Bailey discusses hyperfocus, meditation, and managing distractions in this Flashback Friday episode.
39 min
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
Srinivas Rao Talks About Creativity, AI, and Co...
Srini Rao shares how AI is revolutionizing creativity and content repurposing in this episode
33 min
18
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
19
David Allen Talks About Team Productivity and t...
David Allen shares insights on team productivity, GTD evolution, and fostering trust within teams.
47 min
20
Andrew J. Mason Talks About Podcasting and Prod...
Andrew J. Mason shares insights on podcast production, productivity tools, and creative efficiency.
48 min
21
Gretchen Rubin Talks About The Four Tendencies
Gretchen Rubin talks about The Four Tendencies and how they impact productivity and relationships.
35 min
22
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
23
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
24
Kurtis Lee Thomas Talks About Breathwork Detox ...
Kurtis Lee Thomas talks about overcoming anxiety through breathwork and offers practical exercises.
36 min
25
Flashback Friday: John Zeratsky Talks About Des...
John Zeratsky shares insights on caffeine naps, focus, and designing your environment for productivity.
43 min