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Inbox Done with Yaro Starak

Inbox Done with Yaro Starak

Episode 462 · · 39:21

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 · · 39:19

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 · · 45:06

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 · · 34:10

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 · · 35:36

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 · · 41:42

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 · · 50:11

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 · · 19:03

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 · · 34:19

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 · · 30:23

"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 · · 38:55

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 · · 41:05

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 · · 54:03

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...

Anna Tsui talks about Shadow Magic

Anna Tsui talks about Shadow Magic

Episode 449 · · 33:49

Anna Tsui, is the creator of The Genius Method. She is a genius coach, international writer, speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Her bestselling book, “Shadow Magic: Turn your Fear Int...

Tiago Forte talks about Building a Second Brain

Tiago Forte talks about Building a Second Brain

Episode 448 · · 01:01:22

On this episode, I'm joined by Tiago Forte.  He is the author of Building a Second Brain, a Proven Method to Organize your Digital Life and Unlock your Creative Potential. He is one ...

John Baird & Edward Sullivan talk about Leading with Heart

John Baird & Edward Sullivan talk about Leading with Heart

Episode 447 · · 37:45

This week I am delighted to not bring you just one guest this week, but two! I am joined by John Baird and Edward Sullivan to discuss their new book Leading with Heart: 5 Conversatio...

BONUS EPISODE: Dominic Zijlstra talks about Traverse App

BONUS EPISODE: Dominic Zijlstra talks about Traverse App

Episode 446 · · 35:39

Here is an extra special bonus episode with Dominic Zijlstra - the creator of the learning app Traverse.link. He's an ed-tech entrepreneur and polyglot. He helps professionals learn ...

FROM THE VAULT: How to Fight a Hydra with Josh Kaufman

FROM THE VAULT: How to Fight a Hydra with Josh Kaufman

Episode 445 · · 34:13

This week we are bringing this excellent episode with Josh Kaufman out of the vault. He is the author of three bestselling books – including How to Fight a Hydra: Face Your Fears, Pu...

Moah talks about Boomerang

Moah talks about Boomerang

Episode 445 · · 30:09

Aye Moah, who goes by Moah (pronounced Moe), is taking over the helm as CEO of Boomerang which 2 million savvy active users rely on to spend less time on email and more time on what ...

Laura Vanderkam talks about Tranquility by Tuesday

Laura Vanderkam talks about Tranquility by Tuesday

Episode 444 · · 39:44

Join Laura Vanderkam and I having an easy and interesting conversation about Time Management. If you haven't heard our previous conversations, Laura’s work has appeared in various pu...

Robin Hills talks about Resilience

Robin Hills talks about Resilience

Episode 443 · · 38:05

This week I had Robin Hills on the show to talk about resilience. He's the author of the Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business Strategies to Manage Stress and Weather S...

FROM THE VAULT: Jon Acuff talks about Finish

FROM THE VAULT: Jon Acuff talks about Finish

Episode 442 · · 33:11

From the vault this week, we have Jon Acuff – a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books. In this episode, we discussed Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. John's deli...

Todd Henry talks about The Daily Creative

Todd Henry talks about The Daily Creative

Episode 441 · · 28:57

Todd Henry is returning for another productive conversation. He's the author of several books, and an international speaker on creativity, productivity, and passion for work, as well...

Joey Cofone talks about The Laws of Creativity

Joey Cofone talks about The Laws of Creativity

Episode 440 · · 33:46

This week I am joined by the founder and CEO of Baronfig, Joey Cofone. Joey is an award-winning designer and entrepreneur living and working in NYC who has designed and art-directed ...

Katie Stoddart talks about The Focus Bee

Katie Stoddart talks about The Focus Bee

Episode 439 · · 28:04

In this episode, I am joined by Katie Stoddard. Katie is an award-winning international coach whose mission is to support entrepreneurs, founders and executives world-wide to reach h...

FROM THE VAULT: Getting Productive With Astrology with Jill Blumenstock

FROM THE VAULT: Getting Productive With Astrology with Jill Blumenstock

Episode 438 · · 43:15

This week's featured vault episode is with guest, Jill Blumenstock! Jill is a certified Yoga Teacher and Vedic Astrologer, and has seen firsthand the impact of tuning into your own n...

Britt Frank talks about The Science of Stuck

Britt Frank talks about The Science of Stuck

Episode 437 · · 31:51

It's never fun to feel as if you're stuck. But there might be some advantages to getting stuck that you may not see, especially when you're actually in that state. That's where Britt...

FROM THE VAULT: A Mindful Conversation with Patrick Rhone

FROM THE VAULT: A Mindful Conversation with Patrick Rhone

Episode 436 · · 47:55

On this vault episode of the podcast, I bring back Patrick Rhone. He is an author and speaker who helps guide people to the balance and peace that comes through mindfulness, introspe...

Jake Kahana talks about Caveday

Jake Kahana talks about Caveday

Episode 435 · · 38:52

The more specific we get about something, the more we pay attention to it - and that's what we did with this episode. Jake Kahana is a designer and entrepreneur. He is a co-founder o...

FROM THE VAULT: What Goes Into a Task App with Amir Salihefendic

FROM THE VAULT: What Goes Into a Task App with Amir Salihefendic

Episode 434 · · 40:36

Mike is back once again with an episode from the vault. If you're a Todoist user or you just love To-do list apps, then you're going to love this episode. Amir Salihefendic is the fo...