The Omni Show

Luc Beaudoin, Head of CogZest and author on cognitive productivity, discusses how he integrates OmniOutliner with his research and workflows. He shares insights on using templates for deep reading and effective note-taking. The conversation dives into the creation of his Hook App, emphasizing its unique linking features that enhance productivity. Beaudoin also reflects on a transformative journey from psychology to cognitive science and offers listeners exclusive discounts on his tools, encouraging community engagement for further learning.

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com Kourosh Dini, MD is a psychiatrist, productivity expert, author, and musician. He's the author of Creating Flow with OmniFocus. On weekends, he can be heard streaming music from his website. Kourosh crafts his days using OmniFocus. His value of productivity as play is expressed within the routine structure that OmniFocus provides him. Some other people, places, and things mentioned: Getting Things Done by David Allen kGTD with Kourosh Dini on Inside OmniFocus Kourosh Dini on Learn OmniFocus

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com Allen Pike runs Steamclock, where he helps design and develop polished apps in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. His work ranges from strategy and product management to coordinating design and development. Previously, he was a Software Engineer at Apple. On weekends, he hosts a podcast about silly facts. Allen leverages OmniFocus to capture and prioritize the best ideas when working at SteamClock. His unique blend of perspectives and workflow afford him the feedback he needs to make mission-critical decisions quickly. Some other people, places, and things mentioned: High Output Management Getting Things done Allen's Inside OmniFocus Article Super Mario Bros 3 Super Soaker Water Guns

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com Aaron Hockley of TechPhotoGuy.com is a Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman (M.Photog.Cr.), as recognized by the Professional Photographers of America. In 2014, he was recognized for third place in the Commercial/Illustrative category at PPA’s Grand Imaging Awards, and went on to represent the United States as a finalist at the World Photographic Cup. He was also the 2017 & 2020 President of the Oregon Professional Photographers Association. Aaron employs [OmniFocus] (https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/) as an essential component of his business workflow. From templating reminders for his gear setup and prep, to automating his pre-and-post blogging checklists, Aaron has integrated Omni’s software to successfully manage attention even as commitments grow. Some other people, places, and things mentioned: TechPhotoGuy OmniFocus Blog Post Omni Automation TaskPaper Format Ulysses Drafts Shortcuts on iOS

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com Alyssa Goodman is the Robert Wheeler Willson Professor of Applied Astronomy at Harvard, co-Director for Science at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and Research Associate of the Smithsonian Institution. Alyssa utilized OmniGraffle to create the brilliantly informative and aesthetically beautiful Path-to Newton project which visualizes the prevailing thought patterns and discoveries leading up to Sir Isaac Newton's discovery. You can find Alyssa on the web at her Harvard page. Some other people, places, and things mentioned: GLUE The Radcliffe Wave Merge Cube Hololens Oculus Rift Tabeau The Prediction Project

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com William Gallagher is the deputy chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. From his Youtube channel, 58keys to writing Doctor Who radio dramas and feature articles for AppleInsider - William shares his experiences appropriating OMNI's software to get it all done. Having authored over 19 non-fiction books, William's passion for writing a well-turned phrase utilizing the best software is self-evident. This conversation ranges from information organization to utilizing OMNI's apps in unorthodox ways. You can find William on the web at williamgallagher.com. Some other people, places, and things mentioned: Dr. Who Radio Dramas The Beiderbecke Affair (BFI TV Classics) Apple Insider The BBC OmniPlan OmniFocus OmniGraffle OmniOutliner

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com Our world is constantly changing, and each year we have to be prepared to adjust our plans based on what we encounter along the way. On July 8 we published an update to our 2020 Omni Roadmap, and in this episode of the Omni Show we talk with Ken Case about some of this year's twists and turns and how we've adapted. We've shipped Omni Automation in all our apps. A great resource for learning more about Omni Automation is omni-automation.com. Here are links to some of the referenced news from Apple, announced during WWDC: Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon Apple introduces macOS Big Sur with a beautiful new design You can find Ken on Twitter @kcase and on our Slack group. You can also find @omnigroup on Twitter.

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com Thorsten Grantner is a founder of OmniCert, a German company which is a certification body for sustainability management systems. He joins the show to talk about how he and his employees use OmniFocus to keep up with their many processes and clients. That business may sound dry, but don’t be fooled by how it sounds: it’s a critical part of helping turn our world safer and greener. And, as vitally important detail-oriented work, it’s exactly the kind of thing OmniFocus excels at helping with. You can find Thorsten on the web at omnicert.de. Some other people, places, and things mentioned: Getting Things Done® Agile Inuit Danube Baden-Württemberg Tesla GTD® Summit Jira OmniOutliner OmniGraffle Atlassian Confluence MindNode

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com Dr. Lyle Skains is a researcher and practitioner in the field of digital and interactive fiction. She writes and creates interactive stories and then writes up her research. How did it go? How is creativity and process affected? How do audiences react? And — she uses OmniOutliner to organize this research. We met Lyle via Twitter, when she posted some screenshots of her use of OmniOutliner: here’s a Twitter thread with some of them. She keeps notes, projects, and bibliographies in OmniOutliner. Annette Fuller, Support Human at the Omni Group and fiction writer, joins this episode as co-host. This episode runs a bit longer than most because both Annette and your host were absolutely enthralled by Lyle and the subject matter. You can find Lyle @lskains on Twitter and on the web at lyleskains.com. Some other people, places, and things mentioned: University of Bangor in Wales Manchester Metropolitan University Digital fiction The Stanley Parable Zork Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Game Tom Wolfe Noelle Stevenson Nimona Lumberjanes Homestuck William S. Burroughs Language Is a Virus from Outer Space song Nine Inch Nails Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Pemberley You Game of Thrones Twine New Mexico

Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com Scotty Jackson — Manager, Information Services at Large Telecommunications Company and co-host of the Nested Folders productivity podcast with Rose Orchard — joins the show to talk about how he uses OmniFocus. We talk about Scotty’s shortcuts, his custom Next perspective, how he integrates OmniFocus with other apps, and hamburgers. Our special co-host this week is Aaron Cherof, Support Human, who wrote the theme music for The Omni Show, and who we welcome back to the airwaves. You can find Scotty on Twitter @heyscottyj and on the web at heyscottyj.com. Some other people, places, and things mentioned: Scotty’s project structure for 2020 Daily Agenda Journal Shortcut OmniFocus actions to email for meeting prep John Wick dog meme Hipster PDA Ryan Dotson Tim Hortons Eric Bowers Forecast tag Rose Orchard Taylor Swift Matthew Lee Marquess of Queensberry Rules