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Apr 5, 2021 • 26min
How Gabrielle Collard Uses OmniFocus
Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com
Gabrielle is an expat who’s moved from the UK to Madrid and utilizes OmniFocus to handle her daily tasks.
In this episode, Gabrielle and Andrew talk about how OmniFocus assists Gabrielle in managing all the details of her busy life. Whether she’s renovating an apartment, learning Spanish, working with coaches, writing, or just wrangling her priorities - OmniFocus helps ground and solidify her perspective.
Some other people, places, and things mentioned:
Remarkable Tablet
OmniGraffle
OmniFocus
OmniPlan
OmniOutliner
The Coach Space - Priority Exercise

Mar 15, 2021 • 25min
How Jake Bernstein Uses Omni Software
Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com
On today's Omni Show, we welcome cybersecurity lawyer, Jake Bernstein. Jake is the former regulator for the Washington state attorney general, and currently practices with Focal Law. His work includes advice & counsel on everything from data breach and GDPR to the California Consumer Privacy Act.
In this episode, we chat through Jake's journey to discovering Apple and The Omni Group. We also talk about his use of OmniOutliner and OmniFocus to keep his practice and caseload running smoothly. Jake also shares some tips that have helped him along the way.
Some other people, places, and things mentioned:
Browserwrap
Clickwrap
DevonThink
Federal Trade Commission Act
Focal Law
iThoughts
Jake's Twitter Account
Kourosh Dini
MacSparky
Mailmate
Obsidian
Omni Automation
OmniFocus
OmniOutliner
OneNote
Scrivener
The Cyber Risk Management Podcast
VMWare

Feb 15, 2021 • 24min
Roadmap 2021 Special with Ken Case
Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com
On January 21 we published the Omni Roadmap 2021, where we looked back at 2020 and look forward to all the items planned for this year. Ken Case, CEO of the Omni Group — and author of the roadmap — joins the show to go into further detail.
2020 - What a year! From migrating our entire suite to run natively on Apple's new M1-powered Macs to integrating a streamlined way to handle licensing and subscriptions - Omni Group accomplished a lot.
We recap all the progress from 2020, and Andrew tries his hardest to get Ken to spill the beans on upcoming application features.
And, like every year, we expect that Apple will announce new features at WWDC, and we will have surprise work to do. Which we don’t mind — it’s part of the fun of making apps! (We love those new features as much as you do.)
You can find Ken on Twitter @kcase and on our Slack group. You can also find @omnigroup on Twitter and on Micro.blog.
Previous roadmap blog posts:
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

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Jan 11, 2021 • 38min
How Jason Atwood Uses OmniFocus - Part 2
Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com
Jason Atwood is COO and one of the founders of Arkus, Inc., a Salesforce consulting partner. He returns on this episode to provide some tips and tricks for the new year...direct from his OmniFocus system.
Some other people, places, and things mentioned:
Arkus Blog - 8 tips after 800 weekly reviews
Arkus Blog - Weekly Review Tuneup for the new year
Arkus Cloud Focus Weekly Podcast
Change Your Game with GTD® Podcast by Next Action Associates
GTD For Teens
GTDNordic Podcast
It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
JasonMAtwood on Twitter
Karios Cognition
Kinkless GTD
OmniFocus
Rework
Salesforce
Slack
Start with Why
The Dip by Seth Godin
The Omni Show - Episode 54 (Jason's Part 1)
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Dec 21, 2020 • 39min
How Oogie McGuire Uses OmniFocus
Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com
Oogie McGuire is a shepherdess to a flock of Black Welsh Mountain sheep at her farm in Colorado. When she's not farming, she can be found digitally archiving community photos, curating her Animal Tracker database, or thoughtfully planning and processing her business's next steps.
Oogie leverages OmniFocus to handle the details, rhythm, and unpredictability level that raising sheep on her family farm provides. Whether it's pulling up her "calls list" during a quiet moment or elegantly addressing the multiple needs that a new season brings - Oogie and OmniFocus pull it off together.
Some other people, places, and things mentioned:
Android
Apple Pencil
Desert Weyr (Oogie's Farm)
DevonThink
FoxBASE
Getting Things Done book
GoodNotes
Animal Tracker (Previously Lamb Tracker)
LibreOffice
Obsidian
OmniFocus
Oogie's GitLab page
Python
SQLite
Zotero
Scrivener

Dec 7, 2020 • 48min
Sal Soghoian, Automation Advocate
Sal Soghoian, user automation expert, discusses the advantages and potential of automation, his role at Apple, the future of voice control, getting started with automation, Apple's secret enterprise strategy, and the power of automation in enhancing productivity and transforming lives.

Nov 23, 2020 • 34min
How David Sparks uses OmniFocus
Full transcript and show notes at theomnishow.omnigroup.com
David Sparks is an Orange County, California business attorney and a geek. David is also a podcaster, blogger, and author who writes about finding the best tools, hardware, and workflows for using Apple products to get work done. David also writes for Macworld magazine and speaks about technology.
OmniFocus is how David successfully runs his law practice, blogging, podcasts, and personal life. His system expresses both structure and fluidity as he utilizes URL linking to maximize his focus.
Some other people, places, and things mentioned:
OmniFocus
OmniOutliner
Mac Sparky
OmniFocus Field Guide ("HoorayOmniGroup" for 5$ off)
Toggl
Timing App for Mac
Hook App
Keyboard Maestro
Relay.fm Podcast Network
Mac Power Users
Automators
Focused

Nov 10, 2020 • 30min
How Luc Beaudoin uses OmniOutliner
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.

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Oct 27, 2020 • 30min
How Kourosh Dini uses OmniFocus
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

Oct 13, 2020 • 40min
How Allen Pike uses OmniFocus to run Steamclock
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