
Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning
Interviews with extraordinary GTD'ers + the best advice for using Getting Things Done® (GTD) to clear your mind, to stay present with whatever you’re doing and to achieve stress free productivity.
Vital Learning is the official Crucial Learning Licensee in the Nordics+.
Hosted by certified GTD® Master Trainers Morten Røvik and Lars Rothschild Henriksen from Vital Learning.
Latest episodes

Aug 5, 2020 • 23min
27. Using GTD as a leadership advisor with Birgitte Alstrøm
Birgitte Alstrøm discusses using GTD as a leadership advisor, emphasizing the benefits of staying focused, regular reviews, and utilizing digital tools for productivity. She shares insights on bi-annual horizon reflections, system tweaks for efficiency, and leading by example in implementing GTD in her life.

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Jun 24, 2020 • 26min
26. GTD Half Year Review & thank you for the first year
The podcast reflects on its growth and listener appreciation while providing practical tips for a half-year review in the GTD methodology. Future plans include tech tool reviews and interviews with international listeners. Strategies for reflection, goal alignment, checklists, and productivity tips are shared to enhance personal growth and productivity.

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Jun 10, 2020 • 28min
25. GTD for teachers
Discover how teachers can use GTD to boost productivity and manage daily tasks efficiently. Hear insights on the challenges teachers face, handling stress in the classroom, and optimizing teaching with GTD strategies. Learn about organizing tasks, managing projects, and accessing additional resources to enhance teaching practices.

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May 27, 2020 • 23min
24. Using Affirmations as a GTD'er
Learn about the power and benefits of using affirmations in the GTD methodology for productivity and mental clarity. Discover how to craft and implement personal affirmations, including setting intentions for the New Year and prioritizing self-care and well-being.

May 13, 2020 • 32min
23. What it's like to be a GTD Trainer?
Learn about the journey to become a GTD Trainer, the certification process, and the diverse experiences of trainers from different professions. Explore resources for Nordic GTD enthusiasts and join the upcoming virtual GTD meetup with coaches. Share your own stories of when GTD helped you the most!

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Apr 29, 2020 • 26min
22. How to evaluate your own GTD practice
How good are you at doing GTD? Where are your biggest areas of improvement?
In this episode, Morten and Lars share two different tools that will help you assess your own GTD practice.
- The GTD-Q test
- The GTD® Practicioner Competency Self Assessment
Links for the above:
- GTD-Q test in Norwegian: www.GTDtest.no
- GTD-Q test in Danish: www.gtdnordic.dk/gtd-q/
- GTD-Q test in English: https://gettingthingsdone.com/gtd-q/
- The GTD® Practitioner Competency Self Assessment PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KDaZ18QtuKsWX8wkVLy99r_pp5OHlHA4/view?usp=sharing
As always, if you have any feedback or questions to your assessments, we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk. And lastly, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Apr 15, 2020 • 23min
21. How to approach the Corona virus as a GTD'er
Navigate the challenges of the Corona virus with a GTD perspective, including reviewing horizons of focus, reevaluating commitments, and doing a mind sweep. Explore adapting projects in uncertain times and fearless renegotiation. Learn to balance personal and work responsibilities using GTD principles.

Apr 1, 2020 • 31min
20. Listener questions: Getting email to Zero with GTD, Time blocking
Listener questions on time blocking and email management are covered in this episode. Tips on effective email processing, organizing emails, and setting aside dedicated time for work are shared. The importance of prioritization, productivity, and utilizing tools like Outlook Quicksteps and Boomerang is emphasized. Check out the GTD setup guides and website for Nordic countries for more productivity insights.

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Mar 18, 2020 • 34min
19. A very special interview with GTD author David Allen
In this podcast, David Allen discusses surprising GTD journeys, dream destinations, sleep habits, and the balance between laziness and efficiency in GTD. They also talk about virtual business challenges and navigating the virtual landscape.

Mar 4, 2020 • 20min
18. Using GTD as a CSO with Christian Solmunde Michelsen
Learn how Christian Solmunde Michelsen, Head of Sales and Marketing at Maersk Training in Denmark, uses GTD in his professional and personal life, including optimizing his GTD system with tech tools for enhanced productivity and stress reduction. Discover the value of GTD in sales processes and customer relations, and how it can improve thinking processes and focus.