Episodes

PM Talks S2E8: Creativity

Episode 618 · August 13, 2025 · 42:12

This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where I’m joined by my friend Patrick Rhone to explore timeless ideas around productivity, creativity, and everything in be...

Brian Tracy Talks About Prioritization, Self-Discipline, and Eating That Frog [BONUS EPISODE]

Episode · August 10, 2025 · 46:57

Brian Tracy returns to A Productive Conversation to mark the launch of the 4th Edition of Eat That Frog!, the productivity classic that has helped millions worldwide stop procrastina...

Rob Shallenberger Talks About Pre-Week Planning and Leading a Life by Design

Episode 617 · August 6, 2025 · 37:30

In the latest episode, I sit down with Rob Shallenberger—CEO of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership and one of the world’s foremost authorities on productivity and time management. ...

ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity

Episode 616 · July 30, 2025 · 01:03:08

In this very special "Ask Mike Anything" edition of the podcast, the tables turn. TimeCrafting Trust Premium member and all-around thoughtful guy Tim O’Hare steps in to host and ask ...

Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Talks About Intuition, Attention, and Inner Alignment

Episode 615 · July 23, 2025 · 45:19

What does it mean to truly listen to your intuition—and why is that more vital than ever in today’s overstimulated world? In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I’m joined by ...

Bree Groff Talks About Bringing Fun Back to Work

Episode 614 · July 16, 2025 · 49:11

What if “fun” isn’t the opposite of “work”—but the missing ingredient? In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Bree Groff, workplace culture expert and author o...

PM Talks S2E7: Sustainability

Episode 613 · July 9, 2025 · 36:28

This episode is the latest in our monthly series, PM Talks, where I’m joined by my friend and fellow thinker, Patrick Rhone. This time around, we dig into something that often gets o...

Ben Chelf Talks About Reimagining Reading and the Power of Presence

Episode 612 · July 2, 2025 · 41:23

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Ben Chelf—co-founder and CEO of Sol, the company behind the innovative Sol Reader. This single-purpose device is designe...

Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy

Episode 611 · June 25, 2025 · 44:34

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I'm joined by Jenny Wood — author of the book Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. Jenny and I dive deep into the nine suppo...

Dana Caspersen Talks About Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Clarity

Episode 610 · June 18, 2025 · 41:02

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I dive into a topic that’s often overlooked when discussing productivity: conflict. But not just any conversation about conflict — this ...

PM Talks S2E6: Momentum

Episode 609 · June 11, 2025 · 42:56

This episode is the latest installment in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into ideas that shape how we manage time, energy, and focus. This month, we...

Dr. Martin Moore-Ede Talks About Light, Health, and Productivity

Episode 608 · June 4, 2025 · 36:37

Light is something we often take for granted. We flip a switch, our rooms brighten, and we move on with our day. But what if the light we’re exposed to is impacting our sleep, health...

Alice Draper Talks About Rejection, Resilience, and Podcast Pitching

Episode 607 · May 28, 2025 · 34:18

What if rejection wasn’t something to fear—but a skill to build? In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I chat with Alice Draper, founder of Hustling Writers and host of My Re...

PM Talks S2E5: Adaptability

Episode 606 · May 21, 2025 · 37:39

This episode marks the latest in our ongoing monthly PM Talks series, where I sit down with Patrick Rhone to explore a theme through candid conversation, lived experience, and a touc...

Anne Marie Anderson Talks About Cultivating Audacity and Navigating Fear

Episode 605 · May 14, 2025 · 32:18

This episode features a truly audacious guest—Anne Marie Anderson. A three-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster and the author of Cultivating Audacity, Anne Marie has spent her career...

Kerry Hoffman Talks About Order, Chaos, and Planning with Purpose

Episode 604 · May 7, 2025 · 35:34

When you gain agency over your time—whether stepping out of a traditional 9-to-5 job or shifting into self-employment—it can feel liberating… and overwhelming. Kerry Hoffman knows th...

A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: Mike Vardy Talks About The Productivity Diet

Episode 603 · April 30, 2025 · 47:27

What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this special episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit on the other side of the mic as Tim O’Hare—an active and insightful member o...

Yvonne Heimann Talks About Building Freedom Through Systems

Episode 602 · April 23, 2025 · 01:08:50

In this episode, I reconnect with productivity strategist Yvonne Heimann—aka AskYvi—who’s not only made a bold geographic shift but is navigating personal and professional freedom wi...

Keith Ferrazzi Talks About Teamship and Transforming the Way We Work

Episode 601 · April 16, 2025 · 36:54

It was a real treat to welcome Keith Ferrazzi back to the show—especially to discuss his latest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith’s work has long p...

PM Talks S2E4: Focus

Episode 600 · April 9, 2025 · 51:58

This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I go deep on foundational elements of productiveness. And for this one—our 600th episode, no less—w...