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Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 1)

Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 1)

Episode 479 · · 30:19

In the first part of my podcast conversation with Thanh Pham, founder of Asian Efficiency, we explored our shared experiences in the productivity space. We discussed the evolution of...

FROM THE VAULT: Marshall Goldsmith talks about The Earned Life

FROM THE VAULT: Marshall Goldsmith talks about The Earned Life

Episode 478 · · 30:15

In this episode, I dive into an enriching conversation with the renowned Marshall Goldsmith, a giant in the field of productivity and leadership. It was only a little over a year ago...

FROM THE VAULT: Getting Back to Happy with Marc and Angel Chernoff

FROM THE VAULT: Getting Back to Happy with Marc and Angel Chernoff

Episode 477 · · 36:48

On this episode of the podcast originally released in May 2018, I spoke with Marc and Angel Chernoff. Marc and Angel are the authors of the book Getting Back To Happy: Change Your Th...

Shannon McLay talks about Why Money Matters

Shannon McLay talks about Why Money Matters

Episode 476 · · 40:19

On this episode, I'm joined by an exceptional guest, Shannon McClay. Shannon is the CEO and founder of the Financial Gym, a revolutionary financial services company breaking barriers...

Megan Hyatt Miller talks about Minding Your Mindset

Megan Hyatt Miller talks about Minding Your Mindset

Episode 475 · · 34:39

In this episode, I'm joined by special guest Megan Hyatt Miller, co-author of "Mind Your Mindset: The Science that Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking." Megan is the President an...

Donna McGeorge talks about The 1-Day Refund

Donna McGeorge talks about The 1-Day Refund

Episode 474 · · 37:23

In this episode, I'm thrilled to have Donna McGeorge, author of "The 1-Day Refund" and a renowned productivity coach, join me for an insightful conversation about making the most of ...

Oscar Trimboli talks about Deep Listening

Oscar Trimboli talks about Deep Listening

Episode 473 · · 35:59

In this episode we dive into an engaging discussion with Oscar Trimboli. Oscar is an author, the host of the award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a keynote speaker dedicated to ...

FROM THE VAULT: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen

FROM THE VAULT: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen

Episode 472 · · 28:59

Welcome back to another vault episode! This week I am excited to feature my conversation with David Allen, the creator of the Getting Things Done methodology. David joins us to delve...

Richard Medcalf talks about XQuadrant

Richard Medcalf talks about XQuadrant

Episode 471 · · 37:38

In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Richard Medcalf, the author of the book "Making Time for Strategy". He's a unique blend of a McKinsey consultant, an unorthodox p...

Mike Rucker talks about The Fun Habit

Mike Rucker talks about The Fun Habit

Episode 470 · · 41:57

Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy! I'm excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who's a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It's funny...

Erik Qualman talks about The Focus Project

Erik Qualman talks about The Focus Project

Episode 468 · · 29:58

On this episode of A Productive Conversation, we had the pleasure of speaking with Erik Qualman, a best-selling author and keynote speaker who has reached over 50 million people in o...

FROM THE VAULT: The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin

FROM THE VAULT: The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin

Episode 468 · · 35:39

In this vault episode, I chat with Gretchen Rubin, a renowned author of multiple bestsellers including The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. Her books h...

Zack Arnold talks about Optimizing Yourself

Zack Arnold talks about Optimizing Yourself

Episode 467 · · 40:29

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Zack Arnold, an award-winning editor, director, and founder of Optimize Yourself. He's also a father of two and a two-time Americ...

Hamza Khan talks about Leadership, Reinvented

Hamza Khan talks about Leadership, Reinvented

Episode 465 · · 41:35

Hamza Khan is a best-selling author, global keynote speaker, and respected thought leader whose TEDx talk "Stop Managing, Start Leading" has garnered nearly two million views. He is ...

Amber Hawley talks about The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur

Amber Hawley talks about The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur

Episode 464 · · 43:29

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therap...

Growing Old and Staying Rad with Steven Kotler

Growing Old and Staying Rad with Steven Kotler

Episode 464 · · 43:10

If you're interested in human performance and personal growth, I highly recommend checking out this episode with Steven Kotler.  He has been studying human performance for over 30 ye...

The Bullet Journal Method with Ryder Carroll

The Bullet Journal Method with Ryder Carroll

Episode 460 · · 40:10

I was so happy to have Ryder Carroll back on show. It's always great to hear from the creator of the Bullet Journal, especially as the approach continues to evolve and gain in popula...

Inbox Done with Yaro Starak

Inbox Done with Yaro Starak

Episode 462 · · 40:03

In this episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy - we have special guest Yaro Starak. Yaro is the co-founder of Inbox Done. He shares his insights on why email management...

Personal Socrates with Marc Champagne

Personal Socrates with Marc Champagne

Episode 459 · · 40:01

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with fellow Canadian, Marc Champagne. Marc is the author of the book "Personal Socrates". We had a great conversation about how the bo...

Paul Millerd talks about The Pathless Path

Paul Millerd talks about The Pathless Path

Episode 460 · · 45:47

I'm really excited to have this conversation with Paul Millerd because I had the chance to meet him back in June of 2022 at the World Domination Summit. We had a fantastic time conne...

Cameron Herold talks about Unleashing the Power of your COO

Cameron Herold talks about Unleashing the Power of your COO

Episode 459 · · 34:51

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Canadian business growth guru Cameron Herold to discuss the concept of the "second in command." Cameron is the mastermin...

Alan Henry talks about new work rules for the marginalized

Alan Henry talks about new work rules for the marginalized

Episode 458 · · 36:17

Alan Henry is a service journalist and editor who writes and commissions stories that help readers make better use of their technology and embrace a healthier relationship with it in...

Chris Bailey talks about How to Calm Your Mind

Chris Bailey talks about How to Calm Your Mind

Episode 457 · · 42:23

I am joined yet again by productivity expert and international bestselling author - Chris Bailey. Chris has been on the show a handful of times and this one is a rather candid and co...

Marie Poulin talks about Notion

Marie Poulin talks about Notion

Episode 453 · · 50:52

Marie Poulin is the creator of Notion Mastery and co-founder of Oki Doki. Diagnosed with ADHD, she believes that Notion is especially powerful for neurodivergent folks who have long ...

FROM THE VAULT: Body Talk with James Hamblin

FROM THE VAULT: Body Talk with James Hamblin

Episode 455 · · 19:45

What if our bodies could talk? What if they could tell us that what we're doing to them and for them is either good or bad? On this vault episode, Dr. James Hamblin, Senior Editor at...

Michelle Segar talks about habits and The Joy Choice

Michelle Segar talks about habits and The Joy Choice

Episode 451 · · 35:01

Michelle Segar is the author of No Sweat, she is a lifestyle coach and an award-winning NIH-funded sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. She's got nea...

Matthew Dicks talks about actionable ways to propel your creative life

Matthew Dicks talks about actionable ways to propel your creative life

Episode 453 · · 31:04

"Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone".  That quote from Pablo Picasso are the first words I read in Matthew Dicks book Someday is Today: 22 Sim...

Jennifer Smith talks about why process matters

Jennifer Smith talks about why process matters

Episode 452 · · 39:36

If Jennifer Smith is right, the way anyone shares how-to knowledge is about to change forever. A former VC and McKinsey consultant turned accidental CEO, she interviewed more than 1,...

Mike Rohde talks about the 10th Anniversary of “The Sketchnote Handbook

Mike Rohde talks about the 10th Anniversary of “The Sketchnote Handbook

Episode 451 · · 41:47

He's been a frequent guest not only on this podcast, but every podcast I've done in the past. This one is extra special because it's the 10th anniversary of the Sketchnote Handbook! ...

Mike Williams talks about Doing to Done

Mike Williams talks about Doing to Done

Episode 450 · · 54:44

There's a better way to be the best.  That's what Mike Williams shares in his book, Doing to Done: Productivity Made Simple and what we talk about in this episode of A Productive Con...