

Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life
Erik Fisher
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.
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Jan 19, 2021 • 37min
Jon Acuff on Finishing, Fighting Perfectionism and Completing Your Goals
Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author. In this conversation Jon talks with Erik about his book Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done about completing goals. Jon also has a new podcast called 'All It Takes Is A Goal'.This episode is brought to you by:Mint MobileBrain.fm 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.

Jan 12, 2021 • 34min
Dr. Samantha Brody on Overcoming Overwhelm
For decades, Dr. Samantha has helped people to transform their lives with her innovative approach. Now you can use the same tested tools and guidance to experience the freedom of better health, greater resilience, and peace of mind. Samantha's new book is Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out. In this episode she and Erik talk about overcoming overwhelm, dismantling stress and achieving greater resilience.This episode is brought to you by:
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Jan 5, 2021 • 50min
Cait Flanders on Opting Out of Expectations and Living With Intentionality
Cait Flanders is the author of Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Year of Less. Her new book is Adventures in Opting Out: A Field Guide to Leading an Intentional Life. In this conversation Cait and Erik talk about how to opt-out of expectations and live a more intentional life.This episode is brought to you by:
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Dec 29, 2020 • 42min
David Smith and Brad Johnson on How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace
David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson are gender-in-the-workplace experts. Their new book is Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace. In this conversation they talk about:
How men can partner with their female colleagues to advance women's leadership and equality
Overcoming unconscious biases
Creating productive and respectful working relationships with women
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Dec 22, 2020 • 46min
David Shar on Identifying, Preventing and Dealing with Burnout
David Shar is a keynote speaker, consultant, and trainer specializing in helping organizations improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, and design meaningful work.In this conversation David talks with Erik about identifying the signs of burnout, ways to prevent it, and dealing with burnout when you have it. Make sure to check out David's Burnout-Proof Culture Model.This episode is brought to you by:
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Dec 15, 2020 • 45min
Melissa Steginus on Mindfulness, Intention and Attention
Melissa Steginus is a mindfulness teacher and productivity coach helping people structure their work and lives to be intentional, empowering, and fulfilling. With a background in social work and over a decade of experience as a counsellor, coach, yoga instructor, and world traveller, Melissa has helped thousands of people transform their personal and professional lives. Her new book is 'Everyday Mindfulness: 108 Simple Practices to Empower Yourself and Transform Your Life'.In this conversation Melissa and Erik discuss the importance of mindfulness and getting started daily mindfulness practices.This episode is brought to you by:
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Dec 8, 2020 • 43min
John Jantsch on Resilience, Perseverance and Perspective
John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker and best selling author Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine, The Referral Engine and SEO for Growth. He is the creator of the Duct Tape Marketing System and Duct Tape Marketing Consulting Network that trains and licenses small business marketing consultants around the world.John Returns to the show this time to talk about specific entries in the month of August from the book centered around resilience, perseverance, and perspective.John's new book is 'The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: 366 Daily Meditations to Feed Your Soul and Grow Your Business'.This episode is brought to you by:SetappBetterhelp 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.

Dec 1, 2020 • 27min
Holiday Gift Suggestions 2020
In this episode, Erik runs through his top suggestions for holiday gifts to give or ask for in 2020.
Kiwi Co - Promo code: beyond
Fight Camp
Setapp
Textexpander
X-Stand - Portable Standing Desk
Ember Mug
Oculus Quest 2
Swanwick
Muse
Brainfm
AirPods
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Top 5 Productivity Books
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Nov 24, 2020 • 44min
Greg Audino on Control, Ownership, and Mindset
Greg Audino is the host of the Optimal Living Advice podcast.In this conversation Greg talks with Erik about the concept of control, ownership, agency and mindset.This episode is brough to you by:NuCalmKiwiCo Use code 'beyond' to get 50% off your first month and free shipping! 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.

Nov 17, 2020 • 41min
Firdaus Kharas on Creativity as a Key to a Remarkable Life
Firdaus Kharas is an Author, Speaker and Founder of Chocolate Moose Media. His new book is 'Creativity: The Key to a Remarkable Life'. In this conversation, Firdaus talks with Erik about what creativity is and is not, how to tap into it, how to use it through focus and distraction, and how to lead a creative life.This episode is brought to you by:ExpressVPNAthletic GreensBetterhelp 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.