Beyond Busy

Graham talks to speaker, author, and jiujitsu champion Jonathan MacDonald about change, purpose, mentorship and dealing with toxicity. Jonathan shares his thoughts on expanding the way people think, by decoupling flow state from the immediate context, and is candid about his former failures and the injustices he's faced. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks with opera singer and director, Freya Wynn-Jones. They discuss advocacy for classical music, learning names, and going into creative endeavours with ideas rather than a specific plan. Freya also shares her approach to freelancing, and balancing her personal and professional identities. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham's guest this episode is professional adventurer Alastair Humphreys. They discuss finding adventure in the most unlikely places, balancing adventuring with parenthood, and how we spend our out-of-work hours. Alastair spent four years cycling around the world, walked across southern India, rowed the Atlantic ocean, ran six marathons through the Sahara desert, and busked his way through Spain with a violin he didn't really know how to play. He shares highlights from his stories as well as his own approach to adventure/life balance, and how he'd trade it all in to play for Leeds United. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson. They discuss market disruption and consolidation, honesty, and decision fatigue. Greg also shares his concept of the “work-life blend”, creating a symbiotic, rather than compartmentalised relationship between his various commitments, so he can remain present in all of them. If you’re interested in switching to Octopus Energy, a renewable supplier, you can get £50 towards your first bill by visiting thinkproductive.octopus.energy.Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to Superfast author and CEO of the Caffeine Partnership, Sophie Devonshire. Their chat covers nurturing employees’ energy, embracing laziness, speed reading, and how Winston Churchill fought against complicated language. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to startup founder, CEO and remote-working advocate, Yann Toutant. They discuss self-driving cars, creating a space where it's OK to make mistakes, the joy of missing out and organising your agenda by cognitive load. Throughout the discussion, the theme of working remotely -- but not necessarily from home -- is key. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to standup comedian, writer and actor Jessica Fostekew, about life before, during and after the Edinburgh Fringe, working effectively on what you want to do vs playing it safe, professional jealousy, and combatting polemics. Jessica also shares her story about finding standup success "via the back door", through podcasting and acting, and her reticence in asking for help.Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks with Deep Work author Cal Newport, about the evolution of knowledge work, how social media compulsion has shifted in recent years, and balancing multiple careers. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to co-founder of Amazing If, Helen Tupper, about flexible working, embracing possibilities and exploring a squiggly career. This episode is sponsored by the Alptitude retreat, a 7-day gathering for entrepreneurs and leaders who are bored with the traditional business retreat. Find out more at alptitu.de.Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to wellbeing and performance coach Colette Heneghan about Work Fuel: the Productivity Ninja Guide to Nutrition, the book she and Graham co-authored. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.