
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life
Conversations with productivity experts, authors, and creatives on how to implement productivity strategies in both your professional and personal life. The goal as you listen is to help you gain perspective, practical knowledge, and productivity insights for living a whole life that goes Beyond The To-Do List.
Latest episodes

Aug 30, 2021 • 40min
Juliet Funt on Taking Strategic Pauses to Conquer Busyness
Juliet Funt, renowned keynote speaker and advisor to the Fortune 500, discusses reclaiming creativity, conquering busyness, and doing your best work using strategic pauses. Topics include the power of strategic pauses, the importance of white space, distinguishing true urgency, and getting others on the same page.

Aug 23, 2021 • 41min
Grant Crowell on Creative Communication Skills
Grant Crowell is a virtual events trainer, a creative communication skills facilitator, a neurodiversity speaker and author. His book is 'GRANTASMS: Creative twisted words for cool people!'. In this conversation, Grant talks about how to use creative techniques to improve workplace communication.This episode is bought to you by:
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Aug 16, 2021 • 40min
Ron Friedmann on Using Reverse Engineering to Master New Skills Faster
Ron Friedman, an award-winning social psychologist who specializes in human motivation. Ron has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, Nazareth College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and has consulted for some of the world’s most successful organizations. Ron's new book is Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. In this conversation, Ron shares how using reverse engineering helps to master new skills faster.This episode is brought to you byLinkedIn Jobs - Post your job for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 9, 2021 • 43min
Jeff Brown on the Power of Creating and Optimizing a Reading Habit
Jeff Brown is a podcaster, mentor, and speaker. He is the host of the Read to Lead podcast, and co author of the new book: Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career. In this conversation, Jeff talks about the power of creating a reading habit and how to optimize it.This episode is brought to you by:
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Aug 2, 2021 • 50min
Stanley Robertson on Why Quitting is the Last Principle of Success
Dr. Stanley G. Robertson is the author of the book 'Quit: The Last Principle of Success'. In this conversation, Stanley and Erik discuss:
The stigma of quitting
The steps of qutting well
Bad reasons to quit things
Why our brain can't let it go
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Jul 27, 2021 • 37min
Jess Cording on Managing Stress and Anxiety
Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC is a registered dietitian, health coach, and writer with a passion for helping people streamline their wellness routine and establish a balanced relationship with food and exercise. Through her writing, consulting, public speaking, and counseling, she works with individuals, corporations, and the media to help make drama-free healthy living approachable and enjoyable.Her new book is The Little Book of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety. In this converdsation, she and Erik talk scheduling time to worry, getting the right amount of caffeine, and having a plan for loneliness.This episode is brought to you by:
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Jul 20, 2021 • 43min
Scott Shute On the Positive Benefits of Mindfulness and Compassion in Organizations
Scott Shute is the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, and Author of 'The Full Body Yes: Change Your Work and Your World from the Inside Out'.In this conversation Scott talks about how companies can best help their employees, the place mindfulness and compassion take in the workplace, and The impact that moving from a "Me" to "We" mindset can have on an organization.This episode is brought to you bySit Down, Startup by Zendesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jul 14, 2021 • 52min
Greg Mckeown on Making Essential Activities Easy
Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less'. His new book is 'Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most'. He is also the host of the 'What's Essential Podcast'.In this conversation, Greg talks about what Essentialism is and making the most essential activities the easiest ones, so you can achieve the results you want, without burning out.This episode is brought to you by:
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Jul 6, 2021 • 47min
Shawn Stevenson on Caffeine and Screen Curfews to Get Better Sleep
Shawn Stevenson is an author of Sleep Smarter: 21 Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success. He is also the creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the country on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri, St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide.This episode is brought to you by:StreakUnidragon - Use code 'beyond' for 10% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 29, 2021 • 56min
James Beshara on Caffeine Alternatives for Energy and Productivity
James Beshara is a startup founder and investor in San Francisco, CA. After developing a heart condition in 2013 from excess caffeine consumption, James became fascinated by the science and research backing up alternatives to caffeine for energy, productivity, and focus. His new book is 'Beyond Coffee: A Sustainable Guide to Nootropics, Adaptogens, and Mushrooms'.In this conversation Erik and James talk about James past relationship with caffeine, decreasIng stress and improving productivity.This episode is brought to you by:
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