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A Productive Conversation

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

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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Recent Guests

Erin Coupe
Author of I Can Fit That In, How Rituals Transform Your Life
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Episode: From Routines to Rituals: How to Stop Living on Autopilot and Start Living on Purpose (with Erin Coupe)
Patrick Rohne
Guest on the episode; contributed perspectives on creativity, resilience, and human-centric thinking
patrickrohne.com
Episode: Why Doing Nothing Might Be the Most Human Thing You Can Do (PM Talks S3E4)
Carla Ondrasik
Author of Stop Trying, The Life Transforming Power of Trying Less and Doing More
Author, Stop Trying
Episode: Why "I'll Try" Is the Most Dishonest Thing You Can Say (with Carla Ondrasik)
Rich Czyz
Author of Autopilot, Practical Productivity for School Leaders
Author and School Leader
Episode: How to Stop Managing Everything and Start Leading What Matters (with Rich Czyz)
Johnny Decimal Noble
Creator of the Johnny Decimal system
Johnny Decimal
Episode: How to Finally Organize Your Digital Life Without Overcomplicating It (with Johnny Decimal)
Daniel Coyle
Author and thinker on culture and performance
Author (Flourish, The Culture Code)
Episode: How to Flourish in a World Obsessed with Performance (with Daniel Coyle)
James Kimmel Jr.
Lecturer in psychiatry and violence research at Yale, former lawyer.
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: James Kimmel Jr. Talks About The Science of Revenge and the Power of Forgiveness
Hannah Bookbinder
Productivity expert and author of 'Unlock Your Inner Superhero'
MyTOAD App
Episode: Hannah Bookbinder Talks About ADHD, Awareness, and Unlocking Inner Superpowers
Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir
Author and expert on intuition, focusing on the Icelandic art of intuition known as InnSæi
Episode: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Talks About Intuition, Attention, and Inner Alignment

Host

Mike Vardy
Productivity strategist and host focused on time devotion and practical productivity.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 197 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 States8 months 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 States2 years ago
  • I've become a fast fan of your podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Kris Ward
    2 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

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Host is often praised for preparation and guest quality.
Concise, actionable tips and strong guest lineups.
Listeners appreciate authenticity and practical productivity ideas, though some want more guest speak time.
Positive feedback on thought-provoking conversations and real-world applicability.

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

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#199
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#69
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Apple Podcasts
#113
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Apple Podcasts
#129
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Apple Podcasts
#208
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Apple Podcasts
#216
Spain/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Stop Managing Everything and Start Leading What Matters (with Rich Czyz)
Q: Can AI help with elimination, batching tasks, and other autopilot strategies while keeping humans in control?
Yes. AI can handle repetitive, administrative tasks, but humans should lead the prompts and decisions, ensuring outputs are suitable and aligned with educational goals; the idea is the 'human in the lead' rather than the 'human in the loop'.
How to Stop Managing Everything and Start Leading What Matters (with Rich Czyz)
Q: What's the most important thing you can take away from the book about putting things on Autopilot?
Elimination is the key first step; identify daily tasks that provide little value and remove or delegate them so you can focus on higher-impact work.
Joel Zuckerman Talks About Expressive Gratitude, Impactful Letters, and Lasting Connection
Q: How has the practice of writing letters changed your life?
Writing letters has made me more thoughtful, kinder, and slightly mellower over time.
Brad Stulberg Talks About Sustainable Excellence, Mastery, and Doing What Truly Matters
Q: How can you focus on the task at hand rather than the time on hand?
Block out periods for deep focus concentration and recognize the cumulative impact of small gains over time.
Brad Stulberg Talks About Sustainable Excellence, Mastery, and Doing What Truly Matters
Q: What is the difference between excellence and pseudo excellence?
Excellence is about engaged involvement in meaningful work, while pseudo excellence focuses on performance and social media validation without true substance.

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

This show centers on time devotion, productivity, and living intentionally in a busy world. Episodes feature thoughtful conversations with thinkers, doers, and creators who share practical tactics for working smarter, setting meaningful goals, and aligning daily actions with core values. A notable strength is its focus on actionable, human-centered productivity—balancing deep mindset shifts with concrete tools and routines. The format often combines guest perspectives with the host's clarifying questions, resulting in concise, takeaway-driven discussions that appeal to professionals seeking to optimize time and impact. A recurring edge is the through-line of time as a relationship to nurture, not merely a resource to squeeze, with themes li... more

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1. The Productivity Show
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3. How to Be Awesome at Your Job
4. Coaching for Leaders
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1. Erin Coupe
2. Patrick Rohne
3. Carla Ondrasik
4. Rich Czyz
5. Johnny Decimal Noble
6. Daniel Coyle
7. James Kimmel Jr.
8. Hannah Bookbinder

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