
Productivity like a Pro!
Welcome to "Productivity like a Pro", the official podcast of the Paperless Movement® hosted by world's leading business productivity experts Tom Solid and Paco Cantero.
As busy professionals, you're no stranger to the overwhelming flood of information and the myriad of digital tools. Together, we cut through the noise, transforming clutter into clarity and information into action. Delve into the ICOR® methodology and meet a community of experts, industry leaders, and innovators to provide you with the strategies needed to harness your productivity tools and tailor them to your workflow.
Expect enlightening conversations with the brains behind top productivity platforms and real transformation tales from pros like you. Join us weekly and be part of the movement that is redefining productivity for the digital age.
Let's ICOR®!!! 🚀✨
Latest episodes

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Sep 11, 2024 • 36min
The Surprising Truth About Task & Time Management Nobody Tells You
Discover the crucial differences between task managers, planners, and calendars and how they can transform your productivity. Uncover strategies for organizing tasks and managing time efficiently, especially for busy professionals. Dive into effective planning techniques and learn the importance of setting clear weekly goals. Explore how to handle frequent meetings and optimize workflows through time blocking. Focus on current projects to unlock transformative outcomes and better teamwork, leading to more efficient execution of ideas.

Sep 4, 2024 • 37min
Enhancing Productivity and Project Management with ICOR®
Discover how the ICOR® Methodology transforms project management by creating a 'single source of truth' to tackle information overload. Learn about a flexible, adaptable approach designed for both professional and personal productivity. The discussion delves into the I-Core framework, distinguishing inner versus outer worlds to enhance organization. You'll also find strategies for effective communication and context-rich information retrieval to improve workflows without disruptive changes.

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Aug 21, 2024 • 40min
Shallow vs Deep Work - Master your Workday!
Discover the balance between shallow and deep work to enhance your productivity. Learn effective strategies for managing tasks, reducing stress, and maintaining focus. Personal experiences with distractions and time management techniques like the timer method are shared. Explore essential productivity tools that help organize your day without feeling overwhelmed. Emphasizing structured planning, the discussion highlights the need for boundaries to achieve professional fulfillment. Get ready to master your workday!

Aug 14, 2024 • 34min
Improve Team Communication and Efficiency with These Simple Strategies (No matter the tools!)
Explore the impact of constant interruptions on team communication and productivity. Discover the I-Core methodology to promote asynchronous work and lessen stress. Learn strategies for aligning teams and optimizing workflows through effective communication. Delve into the absurdity of unnecessary meetings and the benefits of a centralized information system. Understand the significance of a single source of truth to enhance collaboration and achieve common goals.

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Aug 7, 2024 • 28min
Unleashing Personal Productivity: The Power of Inboxes
Discover the secrets to mastering your inbox and achieving daily inbox zero. Learn how structured routines can reduce anxiety and enhance task management. Explore the benefits of tools like Superhuman for efficient email processing. Dive into effective strategies for prioritizing communications and minimizing chaos. Plus, uncover the importance of routine processing in maintaining a streamlined workflow. Transform your productivity and take control of your inbox like a pro!

14 snips
Jul 31, 2024 • 30min
AI for Busy Professionals
Discover how AI is reshaping the workflows of busy professionals. The evolution of note-taking tools showcases the transition from initial excitement to practical integration. Learn about AI's role in project management and content creation, emphasizing the balance between human input and automated assistance. Explore how AI can enhance decision-making and self-reflection, acting as a thoughtful partner in productivity. The discussion reveals the transformative potential of these technologies and the importance of navigating their integration for maximum efficiency.

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Jul 24, 2024 • 25min
How to plan your Longterm Tasks like a Pro
Learn about efficient longterm task management techniques, AI-generated summaries, task organization, ClickUp & Sunsama integration, IO methodology, task batching, and productivity tips.

Jul 17, 2024 • 24min
How long does it take to learn a new productivity tool?
Learn how to effectively integrate new productivity tools without feeling overwhelmed by focusing on one tool at a time. Discover strategies for maximizing productivity through optimal tool selection and workflow optimization. Understand the importance of well-defined workflows over tools in enhancing efficiency and reducing frustration.

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Jul 10, 2024 • 27min
Master the Execution Beast: Get Things Done Efficiently
The podcast discusses the Execution Beast concept for boosting productivity. It covers critical questions, planning, executing tasks, and aligning them with goals. Topics include organization, setting priorities in a Microsoft environment, task management with Planner and time blocking, and efficiently managing daily priorities and unexpected opportunities.

Jul 3, 2024 • 24min
Don't use Tana for Note-Taking if...
Discover why Tana may not be the best productivity tool for busy professionals, limitations users face, alternative tools like Reflect, integrating different productivity apps, discussing Tana's hype and community, closed beta phase of a tool, challenges in choosing note-taking tools, profitable tool prioritizing simplicity, maximizing productivity through diversified tool usage