Episodes

Latest Episode
Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy

Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy

Episode 611 · · 43:45

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

Dana Caspersen Talks About Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Clarity

Episode 610 · · 40:12

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

PM Talks S2E6: Momentum

Episode 609 · · 42:07

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

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

Episode 608 · · 35:48

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

Alice Draper Talks About Rejection, Resilience, and Podcast Pitching

Episode 607 · · 33:29

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

PM Talks S2E5: Adaptability

Episode 606 · · 36:50

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

Anne Marie Anderson Talks About Cultivating Audacity and Navigating Fear

Episode 605 · · 31:29

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

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

Episode 604 · · 34:45

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

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

Episode 603 · · 46:38

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

Yvonne Heimann Talks About Building Freedom Through Systems

Episode 602 · · 01:08:01

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

Keith Ferrazzi Talks About Teamship and Transforming the Way We Work

Episode 601 · · 36:05

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

PM Talks S2E4: Focus

Episode 600 · · 51:09

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...

David Kolbe Talks About Doing More Naturally and Unlocking Instinctive Productivity

David Kolbe Talks About Doing More Naturally and Unlocking Instinctive Productivity

Episode 599 · · 43:24

When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn’t come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it beca...

Austin Kleon Talks About Routine, Creativity, and Paying Attention

Austin Kleon Talks About Routine, Creativity, and Paying Attention

Episode 598 · · 34:12

It was a real treat to reconnect with Austin Kleon for this episode of A Productive Conversation. Before we got into the heart of the conversation, Austin gave us a quick update: his...

Krish Ramineni Talks About AI, Meetings, and Staying Focused While Building

Krish Ramineni Talks About AI, Meetings, and Staying Focused While Building

Episode 597 · · 33:48

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Krish Ramineni, co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai. Krish has had an impressive journey—from being one of Microsoft’s yo...

PM Talks S2E3: Curiosity

PM Talks S2E3: Curiosity

Episode 596 · · 58:53

This episode of PM Talks is all about curiosity—how it drives us, how it gets suppressed, and how it intertwines with trust and judgment. Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into the force...

Anne-Laure Le Cunff Talks About Tiny Experiments and Sustainable Productivity

Anne-Laure Le Cunff Talks About Tiny Experiments and Sustainable Productivity

Episode 595 · · 37:20

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ness Labs, to discuss her new book Tiny Experiments: H...

Charlie Gilkey Talks About Finishing What Matters

Charlie Gilkey Talks About Finishing What Matters

Episode 594 · · 01:09:56

Over the years, I've had plenty of insightful conversations on this podcast, and one that still stands out is my discussion with Charlie Gilkey about his book Start Finishing. This F...

Kerry Ann King Talks About Productivity, Art, and the Power of Intention

Kerry Ann King Talks About Productivity, Art, and the Power of Intention

Episode 593 · · 42:51

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Kerry Ann King, the founder and CEO of Eluminate Labs. Kerry Ann has spent more than a decade working inside the tech in...

Dan Schawbel Talks About Human Connection in the Digital Age

Dan Schawbel Talks About Human Connection in the Digital Age

Episode 592 · · 32:11

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my 2018 conversation with Dan Schawbel, a thought leader in workplace trends and human connection. We originally spoke about his book Back...

Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter Talk About Designing the Future and Navigating Uncertainty

Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter Talk About Designing the Future and Navigating Uncertainty

Episode 591 · · 46:41

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter to explore the themes of their book, Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide for Designing a Thriv...

Courtney Carver Talks About Gentle Living and Project 333

Courtney Carver Talks About Gentle Living and Project 333

Episode 590 · · 42:30

Fifteen years into her journey of simplicity, Courtney Carver continues to inspire people to do more with less. In this special Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation,...

PM Talks S2E2: Alignment

PM Talks S2E2: Alignment

Episode 589 · · 32:41

The latest episode of PM Talks is here, and this month, Patrick Rhone and I dive into alignment—a concept that is critical for making meaningful progress in both work and life. As we...

Joshua Becker Talks About Distractions, Meaning, and What Really Matters

Joshua Becker Talks About Distractions, Meaning, and What Really Matters

Episode 588 · · 34:05

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Joshua Becker to discuss his book Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningfu...

Nathan J. Murphy Talks About The Ideas That Rule Us

Nathan J. Murphy Talks About The Ideas That Rule Us

Episode 587 · · 56:22

Ideas shape our lives—sometimes without us even realizing it. In this episode, I sit down with Nathan J. Murphy, founder of Prepolitica and author of The Ideas That Rule Us, to explo...

Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions

Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions

Episode 586 · · 51:25

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I talk with Nir Eyal, the bestselling author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Nir...

Shawn Lemon Talks About Digital Peace and Organization

Shawn Lemon Talks About Digital Peace and Organization

Episode 585 · · 38:13

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I chat with Shawn Lemon, digital organizer and founder of The Digital Organizer. Shawn has helped countless individuals and organization...

Robin Hills Talks About Emotional Resilience and Leadership

Robin Hills Talks About Emotional Resilience and Leadership

Episode 584 · · 39:21

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Robin Hills, author of The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business. Robin is an expert in e...

Anders Indset Talks About The Viking Code and High-Performance Culture

Anders Indset Talks About The Viking Code and High-Performance Culture

Episode 583 · · 38:19

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anders Indset, the renowned business philosopher and author of The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success...

Mridu Parikh Talks About Automation, Systems, and Alignment

Mridu Parikh Talks About Automation, Systems, and Alignment

Episode 582 · · 40:53

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Mridu Parikh to discuss the power of simplicity in automation, systemization, and achieving alignment i...