A Productive Conversation

Mike Vardy

Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining…

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Why a Retreat Is Part of the Work, Not a Reward for It 2026-08-26 · 27m Read →
The Jolts That Make Us Quit — and the Ones Worth Ignoring (with Anthony Klotz) 2026-08-19 · 45m
The Difference Between an Aha Moment and a Full-Blown Epiphany (PM Talks S3E8) 2026-08-12 · 44m
Why Logic Alone Can't Explain the Human Mind (with Tom Griffiths) 2026-08-05 · 39m
Why "Life Is" Might Be the Only Sentence You Need (with Gary John Bishop) 2026-07-29 · 39m
The Goal Was Never Inbox Zero (It Was a Quiet Mind) 2026-07-22 · 22m
Why Procrastination Is Emotional, Not a Discipline Problem (with Robin J Emdon) 2026-07-15 · 52m
Within Tolerance (PM Talks S3E7) 2026-07-08 · 44m
Why You Can't Outwork Bad Sleep (with Shimin Ooi) 2026-07-01 · 41m
What You're Not Measuring Is Costing You (with Dr. Henry Cloud) 2026-06-26 · 49m
Paying Attention to Your Attention 2026-06-24 · 50m
The Art of Pacing: Why Slowing Down Is a Long Game Strategy (with Elizabeth Svoboda) 2026-06-19 · 41m
The Principles You're Already Overlooking (with Heather Jo Kennedy) 2026-06-17 · 41m
Letting Go of "Normal" to Finally Try Again (with Steve Kamb) 2026-06-12 · 43m
The Wisdom in Waiting: Rediscovering Prudence (PM Talks S3E6) 2026-06-10 · 53m
Sometimes Wrong, Never in Doubt: The Confidence That Comes From Doing the Work (with George Barrios) 2026-06-05 · 56m
Why Playing the Odds Beats Beating the Odds (with Kyle Austin Young) 2026-06-03 · 31m
Intention or Inertia: What Intentional Living Actually Looks Like in Practice 2026-05-27 · 47m
Why Speed Is a Byproduct, Not the Goal (with Dawna Ballard) 2026-05-20 · 59m
Making Space for Grace (PM Talks S3E5) 2026-05-13 · 54m
Max McKeown Talks About SuperAdaptability, Metaplasticity, and Thriving in an Age of Overwhelm 2026-05-06 · 47m
The Backwards Law: Why More Self-Improvement Might Be Making Things Worse (with Mark Manson) 2026-04-29 · 36m
The Subtle Problem with Productivity 2026-04-22 · 29m
From Routines to Rituals: How to Stop Living on Autopilot and Start Living on Purpose (with Erin Coupe) 2026-04-15 · 42m
Why Doing Nothing Might Be the Most Human Thing You Can Do (PM Talks S3E4) 2026-04-08 · 50m
Why "I'll Try" Is the Most Dishonest Thing You Can Say (with Carla Ondrasik) 2026-04-01 · 41m
Why Procrastination Persists Even When You Care Deeply (with Jon Acuff) 2026-03-25 · 45m
How to Stop Managing Everything and Start Leading What Matters (with Rich Czyz) 2026-03-18 · 39m
Why Practice Matters More Than Results (PM Talks S3E3) 2026-03-11 · 56m
How to Finally Organize Your Digital Life Without Overcomplicating It (with Johnny Decimal) 2026-03-04 · 49m
How to Flourish in a World Obsessed with Performance (with Daniel Coyle) 2026-02-25 · 38m
Joel Zuckerman Talks About Expressive Gratitude, Impactful Letters, and Lasting Connection 2026-02-18 · 34m
PM Talks S3E2: Poise Under Pressure in a Fractured Moment 2026-02-11 · 52m
Thom Gibson Talks About Work-From-Home Fatherhood, Six-Hour Workdays, and Sustainable Family Rhythms 2026-02-04 · 41m
Brad Stulberg Talks About Sustainable Excellence, Mastery, and Doing What Truly Matters 2026-01-28 · 40m
Brad Farris Talks About Leadership, Presence, and Scaling Beyond the $1M Agency Plateau 2026-01-21 · 38m
PM Talks S3E1: Honesty 2026-01-14 · 65m
Chris Bailey Talks About Intentionality, Values, and Finishing What You Start 2026-01-07 · 48m
A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: The 12 Tips of TimeCrafting 2025-12-31 · 65m
Productivity A to Z with Erik Fisher: Volume 2 (Part 1) 2025-12-24 · 54m
Faisal Hoque Talks About Humanity, AI, and What Comes Next 2025-12-17 · 41m
PM Talks S2E12: Legacy 2025-12-10 · 42m
Michael Breus Talks About Sleep, Chronotypes, and the Three Dominoes of Wellness 2025-12-03 · 54m
Quang X. Pham Talks About Underdogs and Effort That Delivers Results 2025-11-26 · 33m
Chris Dalla Riva Talks About Music, Data, and the Stories Behind the Hits 2025-11-19 · 46m
PM Talks S2E11: Trust 2025-11-12 · 39m
James Kimmel Jr. Talks About The Science of Revenge and the Power of Forgiveness 2025-11-05 · 49m
Hannah Bookbinder Talks About ADHD, Awareness, and Unlocking Inner Superpowers 2025-10-29 · 32m
Anthony Verdino Talks About Simplifying CBT and Finding Balance Through Mindful Productivity 2025-10-22 · 53m
Skye Waterson Talks About ADHD, Attention, and Building Systems That Actually Work 2025-10-15 · 37m
PM Talks S2E10: Clarity 2025-10-08 · 31m
Jesse J. Anderson Talks About ADHD, Extra Focus, and Finding Flow 2025-10-01 · 48m
Leslie Grandy Talks About Creative Velocity and the Future of Ideas 2025-09-24 · 36m
Neil Ghosh Talks About Doing More Good and Building Legacy 2025-09-17 · 36m
PM Talks S2E9: Connection 2025-09-10 · 43m
Chris Ducker Talks About Long Haul Leadership and Lasting Success 2025-09-03 · 39m
Ben Amos Talks About Video Strategy and Storytelling 2025-08-27 · 65m
Michael Timms Talks About Inspiring Accountability Without Blame 2025-08-20 · 36m
PM Talks S2E8: Creativity 2025-08-13 · 41m
Brian Tracy Talks About Prioritization, Self-Discipline, and Eating That Frog [BONUS EPISODE] 2025-08-10 · 46m
Rob Shallenberger Talks About Pre-Week Planning and Leading a Life by Design 2025-08-06 · 37m
ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity 2025-07-30 · 62m
Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Talks About Intuition, Attention, and Inner Alignment 2025-07-23 · 45m
Bree Groff Talks About Bringing Fun Back to Work 2025-07-16 · 48m
PM Talks S2E7: Sustainability 2025-07-09 · 36m
Ben Chelf Talks About Reimagining Reading and the Power of Presence 2025-07-02 · 41m
Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy 2025-06-25 · 44m
Dana Caspersen Talks About Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Clarity 2025-06-18 · 40m
PM Talks S2E6: Momentum 2025-06-11 · 42m
Dr. Martin Moore-Ede Talks About Light, Health, and Productivity 2025-06-04 · 36m
Alice Draper Talks About Rejection, Resilience, and Podcast Pitching 2025-05-28 · 33m
PM Talks S2E5: Adaptability 2025-05-21 · 37m
Anne Marie Anderson Talks About Cultivating Audacity and Navigating Fear 2025-05-14 · 31m
Kerry Hoffman Talks About Order, Chaos, and Planning with Purpose 2025-05-07 · 35m
A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: Mike Vardy Talks About The Productivity Diet 2025-04-30 · 47m
Yvonne Heimann Talks About Building Freedom Through Systems 2025-04-23 · 68m
Keith Ferrazzi Talks About Teamship and Transforming the Way We Work 2025-04-16 · 36m
PM Talks S2E4: Focus 2025-04-09 · 51m
David Kolbe Talks About Doing More Naturally and Unlocking Instinctive Productivity 2025-04-02 · 43m
Austin Kleon Talks About Routine, Creativity, and Paying Attention 2025-03-26 · 34m
Krish Ramineni Talks About AI, Meetings, and Staying Focused While Building 2025-03-19 · 34m
PM Talks S2E3: Curiosity 2025-03-12 · 59m
Anne-Laure Le Cunff Talks About Tiny Experiments and Sustainable Productivity 2025-03-05 · 37m
Charlie Gilkey Talks About Finishing What Matters 2025-02-28 · 70m
Kerry Ann King Talks About Productivity, Art, and the Power of Intention 2025-02-26 · 43m
Dan Schawbel Talks About Human Connection in the Digital Age 2025-02-21 · 32m
Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter Talk About Designing the Future and Navigating Uncertainty 2025-02-19 · 47m
Courtney Carver Talks About Gentle Living and Project 333 2025-02-14 · 43m
PM Talks S2E2: Alignment 2025-02-12 · 33m
Joshua Becker Talks About Distractions, Meaning, and What Really Matters 2025-02-07 · 34m
Nathan J. Murphy Talks About The Ideas That Rule Us 2025-02-05 · 56m
Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions 2025-01-31 · 51m
Shawn Lemon Talks About Digital Peace and Organization 2025-01-29 · 38m
Robin Hills Talks About Emotional Resilience and Leadership 2025-01-24 · 39m
Anders Indset Talks About The Viking Code and High-Performance Culture 2025-01-22 · 38m
Mridu Parikh Talks About Automation, Systems, and Alignment 2025-01-17 · 41m
Derek Rydall Talks About Abundance, Alignment, and Meaningful Productivity 2025-01-15 · 42m
Michael Hyatt Talks About Productivity, Focus, and the Power of Saying No 2025-01-10 · 57m
PM Talks S2E1: Resilience 2025-01-08 · 41m
Paul Jarvis Talks About Staying Small in Business 2025-01-03 · 47m
A Very Special Episode: Welcome to 2025 (The Annual Preview) 2025-01-01 · 60m
Cal Newport Talks About Deep Work and Focused Success 2024-12-27 · 42m
Erik Fisher Talks About Productivity A to Z (Part 2) 2024-12-25 · 79m
Chase Reeves Talks About Creativity, Fatherhood, and the Gray Areas 2024-12-20 · 100m
Marshall Goldsmith Talks About AI, Triggers, and Giving Back 2024-12-18 · 50m
Marshall Goldsmith Talks About The Earned Life and Living with Purpose 2024-12-13 · 30m
PM Talks S1E12: Reflection and Growth 2024-12-11 · 43m
Michelle Gielan Talks About Broadcasting Happiness and Resilience 2024-12-06 · 33m
Justin Jones-Fosu Talks About Respectful Disagreement and Finding Common Ground 2024-12-04 · 36m
Jeff Sanders Talks About Adapting to Life’s Seasons and Free Time 2024-11-29 · 40m
Dr. Mithu Storoni Talks About Hyper Efficiency and Rhythmic Productivity 2024-11-27 · 40m
Seth Godin Talks About Intent, Creativity, and Consistency 2024-11-22 · 42m
Jeff Patterson Talks About Yielding and the Meditative Arts 2024-11-20 · 47m
Laura McClellan Talks About Simplifying Productivity and Making a Life That Matters 2024-11-15 · 54m
PM Talks S1E11: Uncertainty 2024-11-13 · 52m
Neil Pasricha Talks About Resilience, Happiness, and Living Intentionally 2024-11-08 · 67m
Dave Radparvar Talks About the Power of Journaling and Human Flourishing 2024-11-06 · 49m
Tiago Forte Talks About Building a Second Brain and Personal Knowledge Management 2024-11-01 · 62m
Jason Silver Talks About Finding Happiness in Work and the Power of Reflection 2024-10-30 · 38m
Chris Bailey Talks About Hyperfocus, Meditation, and Attention Management 2024-10-25 · 40m
Yemado Talks About Relaxation, Meditation, and Self-Defense Through Boabom 2024-10-23 · 48m
Paul Millerd Talks About Good Work and the Pathless Path 2024-10-18 · 56m
Patrick McAndrew Talks About Human-Centered Productivity and Inner Alignment 2024-10-16 · 42m
Srinivas Rao Talks About Creativity, AI, and Content Evolution 2024-10-11 · 34m
PM Talks S1E10: Pacing and Cadence 2024-10-09 · 48m
David Allen Talks About Team Productivity and the Evolution of GTD 2024-10-04 · 47m
Andrew J. Mason Talks About Podcasting and Productivity 2024-10-02 · 48m
Gretchen Rubin Talks About The Four Tendencies 2024-09-27 · 36m
Tamsen Webster Talks About Lasting Change and the Power of Communication 2024-09-25 · 36m
Leo Babauta Talks About the Power of Slowing Down and Intentional Living 2024-09-20 · 31m
Kurtis Lee Thomas Talks About Breathwork Detox and Thriving in the Age of Anxiety 2024-09-18 · 37m
Flashback Friday: John Zeratsky Talks About Designing Your Environment for Focus 2024-09-13 · 43m
PM Talks S1E9: Importance 2024-09-11 · 39m
Flashback Friday: Jon Acuff Talks About Guaranteed Goals and the Power of Potential 2024-09-06 · 48m
Pete Steinberg Talks About Leadership Shock and Overcoming Leadership Challenges 2024-09-04 · 38m
Carl Pullein Talks About Time Management and Productivity Strategies 2024-08-28 · 58m
Rebecca Zung Talks About Negotiating with Narcissists 2024-08-21 · 36m
PM Talks S1E8: Urgency 2024-08-14 · 37m
Paul Epstein Talks About Decision-Making and Momentum 2024-08-07 · 43m
Paul Austin Talks About Microdosing Psychedelics for Productivity and Creativity 2024-07-31 · 40m
Khe Hy Talks About Evolving Productivity and Self-Awareness 2024-07-24 · 38m
Marie-Hélène Pelletier Talks About Resilience and Sustaining Efforts Over Time 2024-07-17 · 34m
PM Talks S1E7: Perspective 2024-07-10 · 46m
Kevin Surace Talks About AI and Maintaining Productivity 2024-07-03 · 40m
FROM THE VAULT: Corey Poirier Talks About Finding Your Passion and Overcoming Public Speaking Fears 2024-06-26 · 54m
Laura Mae Martin Talks About Personalized Productivity Systems and Well-being 2024-06-19 · 45m
PM Talks S1E6: Writing 2024-06-12 · 51m
Scott Rusnak Talks About Integrating EOS for Maximum Impact 2024-06-05 · 29m
Scott H. Young Talks About Getting Better at Anything 2024-05-29 · 64m
John Diggs Talks About Unlocking Potential with Mind Mapping 2024-05-22 · 43m
Steven Bertrand Talks About Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Meditation 2024-05-15 · 45m
PM Talks S1E5: What Do You Want From Us? 2024-05-08 · 63m
Mat Ellis Talks About Balancing Productivity and Personal Connection with AI 2024-05-01 · 41m
FROM THE VAULT: Thomas Frank Talks About Elevating Creativity in Productivity 2024-04-24 · 59m
Dr. Dale Whelehan Talks About Revolutionizing Work with a Four-Day Week 2024-04-17 · 33m
PM Talks S1E4: Failure 2024-04-10 · 50m
Derin "DMac" McMains Talks About Talks About Transitioning from Sports to Mental Performance Coaching 2024-04-03 · 35m
FROM THE VAULT: Ian Morgan Cron Talks About Enneagram Self-Discovery 2024-03-27 · 39m
Lindsey Roy Talks About Overcoming Adversity with Perspective 2024-03-20 · 36m
PM Talks S1E3: Nuance 2024-03-13 · 54m
Chris Knudsen Talks About Unconventional Business Wisdom 2024-03-06 · 43m
FROM THE VAULT: Nir Eyal Talks About Mastering Focus By Being Indistractable 2024-02-28 · 50m
Haemin Sunim Talks About Zen Wisdom for Life's Challenges 2024-02-21 · 60m
PM Talks S1:E2: Choices 2024-02-14 · 35m
Haris Butt Talks About AI and Productivity Enhancements 2024-02-07 · 42m
Hal Elrod Talks About Revamping “The Miracle Morning” and Embracing Challenges 2024-01-31 · 24m
Francesco D’Alessio Talks About Innovative Productivity Apps and Methodologies 2024-01-24 · 39m
Ben Kirk Talks About Productivity, Routines, and Overcoming Obstacles 2024-01-17 · 40m
PM Talks S1E1: (Mostly) Paper Planners 2024-01-10 · 47m
Jim Vaselopulos Talks About Achieving Clarity in Business and Life 2024-01-03 · 34m
FROM THE VAULT: Angela Crocker Talks About Mastering Digital Decluttering 2023-12-27 · 27m
Justin Chen Talks About Harnessing Feedback for Entrepreneurial Success 2023-12-20 · 32m
Matt Martin Talks About AI-Enhanced Productivity and Time Management 2023-12-13 · 34m
Russel Lolacher Talks About Relationships At Work 2023-12-06 · 31m
FROM THE VAULT: Juliet Funt Talks About Embracing White Space for Productivity 2023-11-29 · 43m
Dan Pontefract Talks About Redefining Work-Life Balance 2023-11-22 · 36m
Brian Johnson Talks About Mastering Life's Ultimate Game 2023-11-15 · 33m
David Allen Talks About Mastering Productivity in a Remote World 2023-11-08 · 42m
Milos Belcevic Talks About Applying Product Management Principles to Life 2023-11-01 · 32m
FROM THE VAULT: Aaron Mahnke Talks About Crafting 'Lore', Mastering Productivity, and Navigating a Podcasting Caree 2023-10-25 · 45m
Josh Fonger Talks About Adopting a Systems Mindset for Business Success 2023-10-18 · 33m
James Swanwick Talks About Sleep, Productivity, and Alcohol-Free Living 2023-10-11 · 48m
Erik Fisher Talks About Navigating Productivity, Avoiding Burnout, and Podcast Evolution 2023-10-04 · 41m
FROM THE VAULT: David Sparks Talks About Productivity, Task Management, And The Value Of Journaling 2023-09-27 · 32m
Mark Mears Talks About Purposeful Growth and Leadership 2023-09-20 · 36m
Jon Acuff Talks About Tapping Into Potential And Goal Setting 2023-09-13 · 46m
Andrea S. Kramer And Alton B. Harris Talk About Combatting Workplace Bias 2023-09-06 · 36m
FROM THE VAULT: Charlie Gilkey Talks About Productivity, Projects, And The Process Of Writing 2023-08-30 · 36m
Constance Dierickx Talks About Meta-Leadership Insights And Decision Mastery 2023-08-23 · 39m
Stephanie Chandler Talks About Non-Fiction Publishing And Community Building 2023-08-16 · 41m
Vinay Pitankar Talks About Process Management 2023-08-09 · 39m
Marc Lesser Talks About Finding Clarity 2023-08-02 · 33m
FROM THE VAULT: James Clear Talks About Atomic Habits 2023-07-26 · 43m
Josselyne Herman Saccio Talks About The Art of Being Unmissable With 2023-07-19 · 32m
Peter Ivanov Talks About Powering Up Virtual Teams 2023-07-12 · 31m
Terry Cralle Talks About The Relationship Between Sleep And Productivity 2023-07-05 · 40m
FROM THE VAULT: Keith Ferrazzi talks about Leading Without Authority 2023-06-28 · 32m
Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 2) 2023-06-21 · 35m
Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 1) 2023-06-14 · 30m
FROM THE VAULT: Marshall Goldsmith talks about The Earned Life 2023-06-07 · 30m
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