

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 your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your relationship with time and find balance in a busy world.
Subscribe and join the conversation—because a productive life is more than just getting things done.
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May 22, 2017 • 26min
Being with Toku McCree
It was a real treat chatting with this episode's guest Toku McCree. Toku is a coach, teacher and the guy behind Unexecutive.com and Samurai Coaching Dojo.
His background working with rock stars and living in a Zen monastery certainly gives off a vibe that he’s less traditional than the usual, and he uses these experience to teach entrepreneurs and leaders an out-of-the-box mindset to redefine success not as the destination but as a part of the journey to an amazing life.
Our conversation focused on the the idea that obsessing over tactics could actually be ruining your business, and even your life. Some of the points Toku and I covered in our discussion includes:
An obsession with productivity and strategy that he's noticed working with entrepreneurs, leaders, and CEOs.
The point in an individual's growth when the focus shifts from what you’re doing to what you’re being, and how this can change everything in your life, thus creating a kind of efficiency with less friction.
How he had 30 jobs before he was 30 years old, and how a cycle of getting hired, learning, getting bored and leaving a job led to a realization that he remains dissatisfied.
Meeting someone in a party which eventually led him to live in a monastery for two and a half years, where he learned about happiness and fulfillment.
Questions to ask yourself to enable you to run your business, or life, with greater efficiency, and without being tied to a rigid process, system, tactic or tool.
How vulnerability is actually a strength than can create possibilities, and enable one to be more effective in dealing with relationships, teams, and business.
Why is it important for a successful person who may be so used to relating to the world in a place of strength to show and experience vulnerability.
How putting tactics in place with perfection as the goal is likened to running a tank with no weaknesses, and why this is not an ideal mentality.
The significance of practicing presence by stepping back and relaxing to generate insights towards improving your business and life.
Relevant Links:
Unexective.com
Samurai Coaching Dojo | An accelerator to practice the art of deep coaching.
Picking role models that matter | Toku McCree | TEDxZurichWomen - YouTube
Toku McCree (@unexecutive) | Twitter
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
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This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

May 15, 2017 • 33min
Speaking with Passion with Corey Poirier
My guest on this episode is fellow Canadian Corey Poirier. Corey is a keynote speaker, sales professional, entrepreneur, and the host of Conversations with Passion Radio Show where he has interviewed over 4,000 "super-achievers."
A passionate speaker who wants to share with people his craft, Corey is behind the Passion Cure and The Speaking Program. It is through these avenues that he reaches out to people, coach those who are interested in developing their communication skills, and feature those who have been successful in their life’s passions.
Corey and I had a similar path in our lives that took us to what we’re doing now, and that is just one of the things we chatted about in this episode. Other areas we touched on are:
His journey starting with a career in sales, then shifting to stand-up comedy before finally transitioning into his passion for public speaking.
Our similar background in performance arts, and things that we didn’t enjoy as much in that field.
How people’s feedback propelled him into diving into passion as a speaker.
What people fear when it comes to communicating and public speaking, and how to get comfortable on stage.
The importance of tackling tasks and goals in small chunks that are easily achievable – whether in public speaking or productivity – until you’re ready to take on the big one.
How having a buddy to practice whatever it is that you’re passionate about or want to conquer gives you higher chances of success.
The structure of The Speaking Program.
Questions to ask oneself to help find your true passion, and how to take that first ‘baby step’ towards living that passion.
A productivity reminder to ensure that pursuing your passion is not interrupted – and becomes successful.
Relevant Links:
That Speaker Guy | Corey Poirier
Corey Poirier
How People Crush Fears and Expand Comfort Zones | Corey Poirier | TEDxCanmore - YouTube
Toastmasters International
The Speaking Program
The Passion Cure brings you the Conversations With PASSION! Radio Show
Corey Poirier (@thatspeakerguy) | Twitter
Weeding Your Life with Corey Poirier | Productivityist
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

May 8, 2017 • 29min
The Magic of Manifestation with Jen Mazer
Do you want to live in an apartment with a jacuzzi in Manhattan – for free? Jen Mazer did that for 10 years (and so much more) – all through the power of manifestation.
Jen Mazer (a.k.a. the Queen of Manifestation) is a transformational speaker and coach, teaching people how to manifest their dreams and goals while making an impact on the world. She is the creator of the board game Sparked, and is also the author of the book Manifesting Made Easy: How to Harness the Law of Attraction to Get What You Really Want.
Manifesting gave Jen the chance to experience some of the most outrageous adventures – like attending a cocktail party hosted by Martin Scorsese, getting published in the New York Times, and even paying off debt. Jen's the guest on this episode and she’ll share the power of manifestation in her life and how it can do the same for you.
We chatted about her background, the law of attraction, resistance, and even touched a bit on quantum physics. Here’s a rundown of what we covered during our conversation:
How she started in this niche and how her friends came up with the moniker "Queen of Manifestation".
The skepticism and misconception that manifesting is solely about visualization and meditation, how productivity and action factors in, and why she isn’t a proponent of working too hard.
Her metaphor on how placing an order of the food you want in a restaurant is what manifesting is like to your life.
The importance of trusting your dreams as it could be foreshadowing what the universe wants for you, despite the limitations like not having time, experience, money.
The idea of seeing resistance as proof of movement and change, and obstacles as opportunities to experience new things.
The law of polarity, fostering awareness through what you want and don’t want, and reframing your intentions by positioning them so that they are positive and open to possibilities.
Reframing task management from “have to”, to “need to” to “get to” to make each task more impactful.
How her book breaks down manifesting concepts and techniques allowing anyone employ them, and the power of positivity and feeling positive inside before it even manifests.
What sparked the creation of the board game she co-created with her friend and how it is able to promote happiness, gratitude, inspiration and love
Simple and easy ways to start manifesting, and a story of how an affirmation she wrote years ago manifested in her life.
Relevant Links
Queen of Manifestation
Manifesting Made Easy
Strategies for Getting Clear on Your Vision | Queen of Manifestation
How to Deal with Resistance | Queen of Manifestation
Manifesting Made Easy by Jane Mazer | Amazon
Sparked: The game with inspiration, heart & hilarity
Queen of Manifestation | Facebook
Jen Mazer (@JenMazer) | Twitter
Jen Mazer (@jenmazer) | Instagram
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

May 1, 2017 • 29min
The Problem with Productivity with Adam Quiney
Despite the two of us being based in Victoria, and within the same circle, I have only been able to touch base with Adam Quiney pretty recently. He is the kind of guy that I can talk to for hours, no beer needed.
In his words, he is an “obsessive perfectionist and high performer” who used to work as a project manager and lawyer. He is currently working as an executive coach where he teaches people how to live a life without compromise while creating the impact they want to.
On this episode, we talked about the problem with productivity, fostering relationships, books, among others. Some of the areas we also touched on includes:
How personal transformations involve self-awareness, feelings of disconnection or a pain point as the trigger.
The idea of the noble sacrifice brought about by caring too much or wanting to make a difference which can create disappointment, anxiety or heartbreak.
The 'narrative' we were made to believe that building relationships take time contradicting the concept of efficiency, and how to practice deepening intimacy congruent to productivity.
How the pursuit of productivity becomes a hindrance to our lives through too much dependence, and an anecdote on how this fixation can even ruin our relationships.
Steps on fixing this challenge by slowing down, gaining awareness on what efficiency is costing us, and facing the fear of what will happen if we’re not efficient.
A story highlighting the importance of taking ownership, and the role the ego plays in this conundrum.
His top picks when it comes to books which helped him understand human nature, and in turn help others.
The importance of balancing one’s boundaries and why he likened traversing life to riding a bike.
His insights on the work-life balance vs. work-life integration debacle, and what he thinks is a more plausible concept to aim for.
Relevant Links:
Evergrowth Coaching
Adam Quiney (@evergrowthadam) | Twitter
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday | Amazon
Shambala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa
The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida | Amazon
Books by Neal Stephenson | Amazon
Books by Michael Singer | Amazon
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

Apr 24, 2017 • 35min
The Power of Pursuit with Kelsey Humphreys
This episode’s guest is an amazing woman that I've been "pursuing" to get into the podcast for a while. She’s the host and producer of The Pursuit, a talk show and podcast where she interviews influencers and the who’s who of business.
Kelsey Humphreys is a media entrepreneur, success coach and consultant, a motivational journalist who’s written for Entrepreneur Magazine and The Huffington Post (among others), and the author of the book Go Solo: How to Quit the Job You Hate and Start a Small Business You Love.
After finding that the content available on success and entrepreneurship was not very "beginner-friendly", she made it her mission to break it down for those still doing the grind, helping people not to give up in the crucial first few years of their pursuits. (Kelsey also has a background in performance arts which could be another reason I gravitated toward her content.)
Our conversation revolved around what happens on her show and her plans for it. Some of the things we talked about include:
The behind-the-scenes action in producing her show, the technical issues, choosing between production quality and valuable content, and learning that perfection can hold one back from productivity.
Her vision of hosting a traveling talk show and how she planned to set it apart from other podcasts and YouTube shows.
The show’s humble beginnings - shooting with an action cam, getting help from volunteers, family, and friends, investing on equipment, and building Kelsey’s team.
What Kelsey perceives as the "value-added experience" by interviewing people live, and why she prefers to go to the where the guests are.
Her interesting experience interviewing Kathy Griffin.
Pre-game rituals, her staple questions, why she prefers not to bring her notes with her during the interview, and self-reminders to keep her in control of the interviews and provide quality content for her audience.
Giving up on college dreams, ticking off goals one by one, and her vision to become the “Ellen of entrepreneurship and success”.
Wanting to offer something new to the audience in the area of success and entrepreneurship through the book she’s currently writing.
The surreal experiences of landing interviews with Tony Robbins and Larry King.
The advice Kelsey imparts for people who have been pushing down their hopes and dreams.
Relevant Links:
Kelsey Humphreys | Kelsey Humphreys | Success for the Rest of Us!
Full Episodes Archive | The Pursuit with Kelsey Humphreys
Go Solo: How to Quit the Job You Hate and Start a Small Business You Love by Kelsey Humphreys | Amazon
Donald Miller | The Pursuit with Kelsey Humphreys
Jeremy Cowart | The Pursuit with Kelsey Humphreys
I’m Possible. | Jeremy Cowart
Kathy Griffin | The Pursuit with Kelsey Humphreys
Tony Robbins | The Pursuit with Kelsey Humphreys
Kelsey Humphreys | Facebook
Kelsey Humphreys (@KelseyHumphreys) | Twitter
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

Apr 17, 2017 • 31min
Making and Modifying with Justin Jackson
My guest this week is Justin Jackson. He is a dad, husband, entrepreneur, coach, the founder of Megamaker, author of Jolt, the creator of Marketing for Developers and Tiny Marketing Wins, and overall serial maker. He aims to help people through the things they create.
On this episode, we discussed the processes of making and/or modifying. We delved on his systems and approaches in the different initiatives and creations he is currently working on.
Other areas we touched on includes:
The story of how we met, a brief background of how he has always been involved in businesses and how he transitioned from non-profit, to consultancy, and finally – going solo with his independent projects.
How getting married, having children and experiencing failure, affected his plans and initiatives.
The process of starting up independently, which includes conceptualizing, case studies, exploring and being a serial maker – getting involved in different things which include his podcast, softwares, plugins, e-books, courses, and even merch.
How and why he decided to zero-in on writing Jolt and finishing it in the span of a month.
The concept of mind gremlins, how being less self-serving enabled him get rid of these, and other takeaways that people have from his two top products – Jolt and Marketing for Developers.
Conducting a survey and how its findings gave him insights when he created Tiny Marketing Wins.
His process when things must be put on the backburner or let go, and how he did this with his podcast.
His hybrid approach when it comes to making, modifying and refreshing the systems, tricks, and hacks supported by continuous research and learning.
A sample hack he shared in writing effective landing page copy and generating leads.
Relevant Links:
Justin Jackson | Make some stuff
MegaMaker
What has Justin made? | by @mijustin
Jolt | Sell more by standing out
Marketing for Developers | A guide to marketing your software, apps, and digital products
Tiny Marketing Wins | Weekly marketing tactics for online businesses
Watch for mind gremlins | by @mijustin
Focus on your own shit | by @mijustin
Learning with Justin Jackson | Productivityist
We all want progress | by @mijustin
Justin Jackson | YouTube
Justin Jackson (@mijustin) | Twitter
Thanks for listening, until next time remember to stop guessing… and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

Apr 10, 2017 • 29min
Building an Empire with Stacy Tuschl
For this episode, my guest is Stacy Tuschl of She’s Building Her Empire. Stacy is a business owner, philanthropist, in-demand speaker and business coach, author, wife, and mother. Her book Is Your Business Worth Saving? is a #1 International Bestseller which helps entrepreneurs to move towards success and do so without sacrificing time away from family.
She started her first business at age 18 in her parents’ backyard and was able to grow it into a 7-figure business. As an entrepreneur herself, she understands what her clients experience and struggle with – her hands-on experience and realistic approach ensures that women achieve their business goals.
Rescuing businesses and building empires are just some of what we’ve discussed. Other topics we’ve chatted about are:
How her journey as an entrepreneur started, how coaches and mentors helped her in her business early on and how she realized her niche in the business.
How meeting people with the same mentor yet in different phases and success levels of their businesses motivated her to write her book.
Her reason to niche down and focus on women entrepreneurs with She’s Building Her Empire.
Lessons learned, challenges her team faced and the groundwork involved with rebranding and shifting focus.
The diverse stories of the guests in her show and why she decided despite being a female-oriented brand to have male guests on her podcast.
Family and parenthood’s impact on her business, how her calendar, chunking, and theming the days enables her to accomplish more, and similar productivity systems I practice.
How people can start to emulate Stacy’s systems through proactive and reactive work scheduling, and having a top 3 in the to-do list.
The Mompreneur money map, how it works by simplifying things and implementing ideas, and how to get a free copy of it.
Her advice to people waiting to launch their business ideas but lacks the confidence to do so.
Relevant Links:
She’s Building Her Empire | Stacy Tuschl
Is Your Business Worth Saving by Stacy Tuschl
Episode 140: How to Know When It’s Time to Rebrand | Stacy Tuschl
Mompreneurs Money Map
She's Building Her Empire | Facebook
The Power of Chunking | Tony Robbins
She’s Building Her Empire Live
Meet Stacy | Stacy Tuschl
Stacy Tuschl (@StacyTuschl) | Twitter
Thanks for listening, until next time remember to stop guessing… and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

Apr 3, 2017 • 33min
The Staying Power of Sketchnotes with Deborah LeFrank
A landscape architect, entrepreneur, graphic journalist and memory collector, Deborah LeFrank uses pens and paper to capture stories from daily life by creating sketch notes or visual stories which help her remember things and memories. I've known her for quite some time and I'm a big fan of her work, and she's my guest for this episode.
She uses bullet journaling and incorporates visuals to it as a key tool for productivity in all aspects of her life. Her company Visual Life Stories helps people to collect their memories through visual stories.
There's so much that Deborah shared, some of the things discussed are:
How we met at Social Media Camp and the story behind the business cards she handed that really impressed me.
The scope of her work that allows for remarkable presentations and excellent ways to recall and capture the essence of the presentations for the audience.
People's innate attraction to visual learning and story-telling, and her technique to do the process of note-taking and sketching effectively.
How she started interest in her craft, honing it through practice as needed in her career, and finding out about the concept of sketch-notes.
Integrating analog and digital methods in sketch-noting to create projects and serve clients.
How bullet journaling allows her to combine artistry and productivity, and how its convenience and flexibility helps her greatly.
Features she’s added into the newest version of her bullet journal like habit tracking template, daily theming and focus words.
Relevant Links:
Visual Life Stories | Deborah LeFrank
Mike Rohde’s Books on Sketchnoting | Designer Mike Rohde
Eva-Lotta Lamm | User Experience Designer
My 3 Words for 2017 | Chris Brogan
3words | C.C. Chapman
Graphic Recording and Meeting Facilitation with Sunni Brown
Deborah LeFrank (@DeborahLeFrank) | Twitter
Visual Life Stories (@visuallifestory) | Twitter
Visual Life Stories | Facebook
Thanks for listening, until next time remember to stop guessing… and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

Mar 27, 2017 • 33min
Zen and The Art of Work with Kourosh Dini
My guest for this episode is Kourosh Dini - a psychiatrist, writer, musician, and author. Some of his works include Zen & The Art of Work, Creating Flow with OmniFocus, and Workflow Mastery.
I’ve met Kourosh a couple of years ago when we worked together for the OmniFocus set-up. I love his work and have always seen him as a thoughtful productivity strategist who knows his stuff.
Some of the things we talked about this week are:
How meditation shifts our mindset which ultimately makes us more mindful and productive.
The importance of pausing and practical tips on how to apply it in your life.
Personalization and why it's important in your daily interactions.
Why play time is a necessary ingredient in performance, productivity, and happiness at work.
How music can boost your productivity, creativity, and overall sense of well-being.
Kourosh's thoughts on ambient sound apps and how he uses them in his own workflow.
The five elements of good health, according to Kourosh.
Kourosh's take on meditation and his recommendations for those who want to start meditating.
Relevant Links:
Kourosh Dini | Mind, Music, and Technology
Zen & the Art of Work | Find Calm in Work and Play
OmniFocus | Task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Review: Zen and The art of Work | Productivityist
Productivity & Play with Dr. Kirsten Milliken | Productivityist
Focus at Will | Get 4x increase in productivity with this concentration music for working smarter.
So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport| Amazon
How to Meditate: A Guide to Self-Discovery by Lawrence LeShan| Amazon
What’s the Best Music to Listen to While Working? | The Atlantic
Kourosh Dini (@kouroshdini) | Twitter
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.

Mar 20, 2017 • 35min
The Inner Game of Productivity with Alan Brown
My guest this week is Alan Brown – a productivity coach, best-selling author of the book Zen and the Art of Productivity, and the host of Crusher TV. Alan helps people get more things done in less time and with less stress through smart productivity and brain hacks.
We chatted about his experience in overcoming a learning disability and addiction, how he catapulted himself from an average ad executive to a successful entrepreneur, and how brain hacks played an important part in all these.
This week, he shares some techniques to get you from planning to execution. Join us as we discuss:
Alan's interesting background which involved dealing with ADHD and turning it into an advantage that accelerated his career.
What motivated him to create the ADD Crusher and eventually the Crusher TV community.
What a brain hack is according to Alan and his thoughts about it.
Alan's thoughts on different coaching approaches and what works.
What an inner game is and the role it plays in one's own productivity.
Alan's views on setting boundaries, awareness, deep work, and how these all affect one's inner game.
The importance of well-being to fuel the body and brain.
Alan’s low-bandwidth but high-impact sampling of brain hacks that will help you maximize your productivity.
Relevant Links:
Crusher TV
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey | Amazon
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Pocketbook Guide to Fulfilling Your by Deepak Chopra | Amazon
Mind Hacking: How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days Hardcover by John Hargrave | Amazon
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Hardcover by Cal Newport | Amazon
Crusher TV (@realcrusherTV) | Twitter
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by Nexos.ai. Nexos is the all-in-one secure AI platform for enterprise—bringing workspaces, model access, and governance together under one roof. Try it free for 14 days at nexos.ai/apc today.