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December 28, 2022

Episode 455: Body Talk with James Hamblin

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 The Atlantic and the host of “If Our Bodies Could Talk” joins me on the show to talk about the things we can do to help ourselves and our bodies be more effective and efficient and the things we sometimes do that make them function at less than optimum levels.

He’s a funny guy. He’s insightful. He’s smart. We have a little bit in common. I’m no doctor. But I’m glad I got to speak to one here on this vault episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy.

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Connect with James: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInCheck out The Atlantic: If Our Bodies Could TalkLearn more about James Hamblin’s work hereSad Desk Lunch: Is This How You Want to Die? – The AtlanticSingle-Tasking Is the New Multitasking – The AtlanticEmail Is Ruining Us: A Brilliant Solution – The AtlanticRelated Conversation: The Free-Time Formula with Jeff SandersRelated Blog Post: Good Health and Productivity Go Together

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December 21, 2022

Episode 454: Michelle Segar talks about habits and The Joy Choice

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 nearly three decades under her belt, and she’s pioneered methods to create sustainable, healthy behavior changes, those changes are being used to boost patient health, employee well-being and gym member retention.

In this episode, we talk about behaviour change and habits, we talk about the concept of P.O.P., and of course, her latest book, The Joy Choice. I really think that this is a book worth your time and attention – and so is this episode!

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Connect with Michelle: Website | Twitter | LinkedInWhat Are Your Hidden Eating and Exercise TRAPs? Take the Quiz here!Buy Michelle’s book: The Joy ChoiceBuy Michelle’s book: No SweatRelated Conversation: The Four Tendencies with Gretchen RubinRelated Blog Post: A Productive Life: Integrating Habits

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Published on December 21, 2022 03:30

December 14, 2022

Episode 453: Matthew Dicks talks about actionable ways to propel your creative life

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 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel your Creative Life.

He is the author of nine other books beyond the one I just mentioned. He’s a best-selling novelist, nationally recognized storyteller, and award-winning elementary school teacher. Matthew teaches storytelling and communications at universities, corporate workplaces, and community organizations.

He’s won multiple math Grand Slam story competitions, and together with his wife, they created the organization Speak Up to help others share their stories. They also co-host the Speak Up Storytelling Podcasts.

I really enjoyed this conversation. We dive into the person who inspired me to do the work that I do now and quit my job. We also dig into this idea of perfectionism, we talk about performative productivity. And we talk about what he calls his 100-year-old plan, and lastly – we talk about oatmeal.

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Connect with Matthew: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Buy Matthew’s book: Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel your Creative Life.Listen to the Speak Up Storytelling PodcastRelated Conversation: Strategic Storytelling with Jordan BowerRelated Blog Post: JoCo: A Thank You Letter to Jonathan Coulton

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Published on December 14, 2022 03:30

December 7, 2022

Episode 452: Jennifer Smith talks about why process matters

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 1,200 business leaders on a quest to understand everything there is to know about processes, best practices, and productivity. Now with her startup Scribe, she’s empowering people to own their processes by building the world’s first operating system for know-how.

In this episode, we talk about all things Scribe. I mentioned how I discovered it, we chat about inbox zero, we geek out about quantitative and qualitative productivity, and so much more!

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Connect with Jennifer: Website | Twitter | LinkedInGet Scribe for FREE
Mike talks about the Great OverwhelmScott Friesen shows you how to use Scribe to create professional step-by-step guides Related Conversation: Overcoming Overwhelm with Dr. Samantha BrodyRelated Blog Post: How to Start Pacing Your Productivity

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Published on December 07, 2022 03:30

November 30, 2022

Episode 451: Mike Rohde talks about the 10th Anniversary of “The Sketchnote Handbook”

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 Rohde is a designer, teacher, and author of The Sketchnote Handbook and The Sketchnote Workbook, co-creator of The Sketchnote Ideabook, founder of Sketchnote Army, and Illustrator of REWORK, REMOTE, and The $100 Startup. 

In this episode, we have a delightful conversation talking about everything Sketchnote and allude to some of Mike’s other successes over the past decade. We chat about where the Sketchnoting community has gone, what’s happened with him, what he expected, what surprised him, and all things in between. 

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Connect with Mike: Website | Instagram | Twitter LinkedIn | FlickrGet The Sketchnote HandbookGet half-off two books with the code: HAPPY10 The Daily Plan BarSee all of Mike’s Sketchnote productsCheck out Sketchnote Workshops hereRelated Conversation: The Bullet Journal Method with Ryder CarrollRelated Blog Post: Why Paper Works

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Published on November 30, 2022 03:30

November 23, 2022

Episode 450: Mike Williams talks about Doing to Done

 

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 Conversation with Mike Vardy.

He is a speaker, author, executive, and coach who helps leaders obtain small wins with a big impact on their lives and businesses. Today, Mike assists clients using an effective coaching methodology that’s far from complicated. He also used what works to create Doing to Done.

He’s not the only one that’s involved in this book, because it’s illustrated for busy people like us! We talk about why he decided to put illustrations in this book, we dive into things like small wins the power of verbs, reflection, and its important clarity maps, as well as how to get email out of the way, so that you can make the work beats that you want to have last as short (or as long) as you want without having to worry about the external pings that are going on in your life. 

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Connect with Mike: Website | LinkedInRegister for Mike’s FREE webinar hereBuy Mike’s book:  Doing to Done: Productivity Made Simple Visit Rick Beato’s YouTube channelRelated Conversation: Episode 204: Getting Things Done for Teens with Mike WilliamsRelated Blog Post: Getting Things Done in Tough Places

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Published on November 23, 2022 03:30

November 16, 2022

Episode 449: Anna Tsui talks about Shadow Magic

 

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 Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching Business” shows readers how to overcome their personal self-sabotage and build a thriving career and business.

In this episode, I tell the story about my shadow self that infiltrated my world not too long ago. We talk about some other elements of Anna’s work, a bit of parenting, and there may be a few Star Wars references, too.

There’s a lot of great stuff in this episode, we had what we like to call a “badass” conversation, but it was productive!

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Connect with Anna: Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInDownload half of Anna’s bestselling book for freeBuy Shadow Magic: Turn your Fear Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching BusinessSign up for The Procrastination CourseRelated Conversation: Episode 332: Getting Productive With Astrology with Jill BlumenstockRelated Blog Post: 6 Reasons Why You Fail to Reach Your Goals

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Published on November 16, 2022 03:30

November 9, 2022

Episode 448: Tiago Forte talks about Building a Second Brain

 

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 of the world’s foremost experts on productivity and has taught thousands of people around the world how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their productivity, creativity, and personal effectiveness. 

We get into the depths of PKM productivity and what it really means to build a second brain.

This conversation was truly productive and we could have covered so much more!

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Connect with Tiago Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInListen to Tiago’s PodcastGet the Second Brain Quickstart GuideBuy Tiago’s book Building a Second BrainJoin the TimeCrafting Trust MembershipRelated Conversation: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David AllenRelated Blog Post: Everything in Evernote

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Published on November 09, 2022 03:30

November 2, 2022

Episode 447: John Baird & Edward Sullivan talk about Leading with Heart

 

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 Conversations that Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results.

This episode feels like a couple of friends having a conversation over coffee. We chat about the idea of the “lights on, lights off experiment”, how fear and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs play a part in why they constructed the book the way they did, and we go over how to read it!

John Baird has been considered one of the premier executive coaches in Silicon Valley for over 25 years. He built his career coaching in the C-Suite at companies ranging from Apple and Nike to start-ups like DoorDash and MasterClass. He earned a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. He is currently Founder & Chairman of the renowned executive coaching consultancy Velocity.

Edward Sullivan has been coaching and advising start-up founders, Fortune 10 executives, and heads of state for over 15 years. His clients include executives from Google, Salesforce, Slack, and dozens of other fast-growth companies. He holds an MBA from Wharton and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School. Edward is CEO & President of the renowned executive coaching consultancy Velocity.

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Connect with John:  Twitter | LinkedInConnect with Edward: Twitter | LinkedInPre-order  Leading with Heart: 5 Conversations that Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results. Visit their Velocity Coaching website Related Conversation: Episode 413: Mohammad Anwar and Chris Pitre talk about Love as a Business StrategyRelated Blog Post: Failing Forward: A 5 Step Process to Fight the Fear of Failure

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October 30, 2022

BONUS EPISODE: Dominic Zijlstra talks about Traverse App

 

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 faster and remember more using science-based learning methods.

Dominic built traverse to have an app where you have all the tools that you need specifically for learning and have them in a way that makes sure that what you need to learn is in your brain rather than just being a tool.

We talk about learning and retention, we dissect traverse.link and why it really works, and we dive into where his obsession with learning began.

He’s been working on this app for a while and it’s showing a lot of promise – I am excited to shine a spotlight on him in this episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy

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Connect with Dominic: Website | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedInJoin Dominic’s Super Learning Mini Course & NewsletterView and copy Mike Vardy’s Traverse Mind Map hereRelated Conversation: Episode 397: Jesse Mecham talks about YNAB, Money Management and Future YouRelated Blog Post: How to Trick Yourself into Learning Faster

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Published on October 30, 2022 03:30