
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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Apr 10, 2024 • 33min
Unveiling the Secrets of Effective Note Processing for Busy Professionals
Explore the secrets of effective note processing for busy professionals, including strategic tagging, utilizing inboxes for control, and optimizing note-taking apps. Learn about streamlining workflows, reducing app usage, and transitioning between note-taking tools for enhanced productivity.

Apr 3, 2024 • 36min
Tana vs Heptabase and Shallow vs Deep Thinking using Note-Taking Apps
Dive into the contrasting strengths of Tana and Heptabase in enhancing productivity and note-taking. Discover how Tana excels at quick, shallow thinking and idea generation, while Heptabase supports deep content creation. The discussion highlights the outlining technique for organizing thoughts, the nuances between bullet points and outlines, and crafting personalized productivity systems. Plus, learn the importance of choosing the right tools for individual workflows and how to effectively manage long texts and complex projects.

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Mar 27, 2024 • 35min
From Simple to Complex Productivity Setups in Easy Steps
Explore the journey from basic to complex productivity setups for busy professionals. Learn about the structured ICOR® approach, starting simple and gradually adding tools. Discover the importance of core apps, avoiding tool overload, and focusing on essential workflows. Dive into strategies for simplifying project management and self-learning business processes.

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Mar 20, 2024 • 20min
Revolutionizing Meeting Notes for Busy Professionals with MeetGeek
Discover how MeetGeek uses AI-driven summaries to revolutionize meeting productivity for busy professionals. The tool integrates seamlessly with platforms like ClickUp, offering personalized and relevant outputs. Learn about the importance of privacy, security, and financial stability in MeetGeek's operations. Explore the debate between bootstrapping and venture capitalization in the software industry for sustainable growth.

Mar 13, 2024 • 24min
Switching Productivity Tools - WHEN and HOW you should do it as a Busy Professional
Explore when and how to switch productivity tools as a busy professional. Delve into the implications of tool migration and choices, from Trello to ClickUp. Learn about the 'shiny object syndrome' and the importance of evaluating tools from a workflow-centric perspective. Understand the benefits of periodically changing productivity tools and using the iCORE framework for optimization.

Mar 6, 2024 • 26min
TIME TRACKING - Will it make you MORE PRODUCTIVE as a Busy Professional?
Debate on time tracking's impact on productivity for busy professionals. Practical examples in video editing and project management. Alternative strategies like prioritization discussed. Maximize productivity through tools like Rescue Time and Rise. Optimizing workflows by analyzing time allocation and energy management.

Feb 28, 2024 • 32min
The Future of Goal Management - Discussion with Marcus Baur, CEO of Goalscape
Exploring the value of circular goal representation in productivity management, efficient goal resource management, setting purposeful goals, and future plans for Goalscape including AI integration and collaborative features.

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Feb 23, 2024 • 43min
From Stuck to Unstoppable: Outsmarting the Microsoft & Google Productivity Trap!
Exploring productivity in corporate settings, the podcast delves into maximizing tool efficiency using Microsoft and Google. From reducing tool stack to implementing a 'Single Source of Truth,' the speaker emphasizes core principles over tool variety. The narrative highlights streamlining projects, team efficiency, and transitioning to ClickUp for enhanced productivity coaching.

Feb 21, 2024 • 28min
The Quest for the 'One and Only' Productivity App for Busy Professionals
Diving into the quest for the perfect productivity app, exploring popular tools like Notion and ClickUp. Discussing the Paperless Movement and the benefits of deep vs shallow thinking. Emphasizing the importance of aligning tools with specific information types for optimal productivity.

Feb 14, 2024 • 18min
It's made for Busy Professionals to boost their Productivity in just 1 month!
Discover the journey behind the development of the Inner Circle cohort and the tool agnostic approaches to productivity. Explore the benefits of the productivity program for busy professionals, including guided coaching and dedicated weeks on automation. Learn about the creation of a private space for a cohort and the timing of life coaching sessions.