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A Productive Conversation

Mike Vardy
Productivity
Time Management
Personal Development
Resilience
Artificial Intelligence
Creativity
Leadership
Journaling
Mental Health
Goal Setting
Happiness
Burnout
Work-Life Balance
Personal Growth
Perspective
Gratitude
Trust
Self-Awareness
Self-Reflection
Indistractable

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 your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentional... more

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This isn't a book about getting more done. It's a book about what it takes to keep going when the conditions around you make that difficult — and once I read it that way, I couldn't stop seeing the overlap with the work I do. We don't talk about care... more

I spoke at Podcast Movement in New York last month, and the whole conference ran on headphones — every attendee wearing a set, switching channels to pick which stage they were listening to. Which meant that partway through my talk, I watched at least... more

We're at a forty-year low for trust across nearly every institution, and the reflex is to reach for something faster — a better funnel, a tighter system, an optimization. Nick Richtsmeier's argument is that the reflex is the problem. The things that ... more

Normally I'm the one asking the questions. This time I wasn't. I was in New York for Podcast Movement, my daughter Grace came down from Montreal to meet me — partly for a concert, let's be honest — and since we were both sitting in a studio anyway, w... more

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Recent Guests

Tiffany G. Townsend
Psychologist, former professor, and author of Weathering the Storm: Navigating the Antisocial Justice Wave
Episode: What Radical Hope Actually Requires (with Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend)
Patrick Rhone
Writer with thirty years of experience publishing online
Episode: The Difference Between Experimenting and Tinkering (with Patrick Rhone)
Nick Richtsmeier
Author of The Damn Rules; leads bestplacesdamsgiven work; consultant
Best Places Damns Given / damrulesbook.com
Episode: Trust Is Broken, and Optimization Won't Fix It (with Nick Richtsmeier)
Grace Vardy
Daughter of Mike Vardy, guest in this episode
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Episode: My Daughter Interviews Me About Productiveness (with Grace Vardy)
Zakhar Azatian
Founder, Be Hard
Be Hard
Episode: Why One Challenge Beats Ten (with Zakhar Azatian)
Amy Leneker
Author of Cheers to Monday; expert on reducing work-related stress
Author, Cheers to Monday
Episode: The Five Kinds of Work Stress (with Amy Leneker)
Anthony Klotz
Author of Jolted, Why We Quit, When to Stay and Why It Matters
Texas A&M University economist
Episode: The Jolts That Make Us Quit — and the Ones Worth Ignoring (with Anthony Klotz)
Tom Griffiths
Author of Why Logic Alone Can't Explain the Human Mind
Princeton University
Episode: Why Logic Alone Can't Explain the Human Mind (with Tom Griffiths)
Gary John Bishop
Author and thought leader in personal development
Author of Now What? and Unfuck Yourself
Episode: Why "Life Is" Might Be the Only Sentence You Need (with Gary John Bishop)

Hosts

Mike Vardy
Host of A Productive Conversation, productivity strategist and author (Productivityist)
Patrick Rohne
Co-host introducing themes and guiding conversation

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • Interesting take on time management

    I found Mike Vardy on some productivity videos on LinkedIn. I’ve since joined the time crafting trust, and love this podcast. It is a unique way of looking at what others refer to as time management keep up the good work Mike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    73desertgirl
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love my conversation with Mike!

    As a host, Mike is such an authentic, helpful, straightforward thinker. Loved my conversation with him on how productivity connects with investing strategically in our resilience - thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Marie-Helene (MH) Pelletier
    Canada2 years ago
  • Mike - please finish your sentences

    I like this show and admire how much work and preparation Mike must put into the show. The guests are great and Mike is always prepared.

    My only issue with the show is how Mike expresses himself. It is hard to vibe with the conversations when Mike begins a thought, qualifies it with a complex thought, and then circles back to the original thought. Mike - stop qualifying and finish your sentences…pleeeeeezzzzeeee

    Otherwise, all good :)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    M in CT
    United States3 years ago
  • I've become a fast fan of your podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Kris Ward
    3 years ago
  • I want to like this podcast….

    But the host talks more than the guests! Mike, if you invite guests, let them speak. If you want to wax eloquently, then pick a topic and don’t have any guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    retired army gal
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Host is well-prepared and asks thoughtful questions, delivering in-depth conversations.
Listeners appreciate actionable takeaways and the host's authentic, direct style.
Guests bring valuable real-world insights and practical tips for productivity and leadership.
Some listeners wish guests had more time to speak and less host-centric commentary.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#211
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Apple Podcasts
#237
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Apple Podcasts
#113
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Apple Podcasts
#132
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Apple Podcasts
#168
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Apple Podcasts
#174
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Radical Hope Actually Requires (with Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend)
Q: Where would you suggest that they start?
Townsend recommends protecting 30 minutes each week for intentional self-care and finding a like-minded community that can support hope and joy.
What Radical Hope Actually Requires (with Dr. Tiffany G. Townsend)
Q: Can you talk about sustaining hope over time, like radical hope?
Townsend describes radical hope as holding an honest understanding of the obstacles alongside the belief that change is possible, informed by past progress.
My Daughter Interviews Me About Productiveness (with Grace Vardy)
Q: How should someone approach starting or redesigning a personal productivity journey according to the book?
Start by identifying your core energy patterns and align your tasks with when you have the most capacity, then use the principles to guide decisions about what to do, not merely how to do it; focus on the why and the ride rather than chasing endless output.
My Daughter Interviews Me About Productiveness (with Grace Vardy)
Q: Okay, so what are the nine principles of productiveness, and how do they relate to the book's message?
The nine principles are humanness, grace, prudence, cadence, nuance, tolerance, efficacy, trust, and will; they are designed to be read as a cohesive framework where will underpins action and supports each principle, with cadence and nuance addressing how we apply effort in realistic, energy-aware ways.
Why One Challenge Beats Ten (with Zakhar Azatian)
Q: What sparked the idea of Be Hard and how did it evolve from initial experimentation to a formal platform?
Zakhar explains that Be Hard grew from his own need for a product that could structure meaningful, multi-faceted challenges that combine physical, mental, and social elements, rather than simple to-do lists; it evolved through personal testing, feedback, and a focus on sustainable, one-at-a-time challenges.

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What is A Productive Conversation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, idea-forward show that brings together thinkers, authors, and practitioners who share practical strategies for living and working more intentionally. Episodes span productivity frameworks, time management, mindset shifts, sleep and health, leadership, and personal development, with guests who are scholars, authors, coaches, and industry veterans. Theformat tends to mix philosophical threads with actionable tips, case studies, and behind-the-scenes workflows, often anchored by the host's emphasis on time devotion and purposeful living. Noteworthy is the willingness to bridge psychology, philosophy, and practical productivity to help listeners reframe their relationship with time—appealing to career professionals, founders, and lif... more

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1. The Productivity Show
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3. Best Laid Plans
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1. Tiffany G. Townsend
2. Patrick Rhone
3. Nick Richtsmeier
4. Grace Vardy
5. Zakhar Azatian
6. Amy Leneker
7. Anthony Klotz
8. Tom Griffiths

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