
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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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.

Feb 7, 2024 • 21min
Todoist vs Tana AND Understanding Task Management vs PKM Systems and Tools
The podcast discusses the pros and cons of using Tana for task management and emphasizes the importance of understanding different tools. They highlight the benefits of using multiple tools for different tasks and stress the significance of building personalized systems. The hosts also explore the risks of relying on a single tool and discuss the ICA framework for productivity and knowledge management. They touch on using videos for explaining processes and express interest in community questions.

Jan 31, 2024 • 14min
Boosting Team Productivity with Threaded Conversations
This podcast highlights the importance of using threads in digital communications like Slack and ClickUp for organized and efficient team communication. The speakers discuss the challenges that arise when threads are not utilized properly, and the benefits of transitioning from paper to digital systems. They emphasize how threads act as a single source of truth and promote productivity in team collaboration.

Jan 24, 2024 • 39min
Exploring the Future of Productivity: A Conversation with Julien Quintard, CEO of Routine
Julien Quintard, founder and CEO of Routine, a new productivity tool, discusses the need for another tool in the productivity world and how Routine plans to bridge the gaps between task management, note-taking, calendar, and contact management. He also talks about the challenges faced by digital tool creators and the importance of customization in productivity tools. Julien shares insights about what to expect from Routine in the future, highlighting the tool's unique features and approaches.

Jan 17, 2024 • 21min
Finding the Perfect Productivity Tool Stack for Busy Professionals
Explore the tool Heptabase for planning, along with other tools like Goalscape and Miro. Understand the concept of the ICOR® Framework for an efficient tool stack. Learn about the importance of tool selection and the role of coaching in improving productivity. Discover the value of the ICOR® journey and join the community for a productive new year.

Jan 10, 2024 • 24min
Should You STOP Highlighting Text Content as Busy Professional?
Explore the effectiveness of highlighting text content as a busy professional and strategies for studying efficiently. Discover the benefits of using Tana for processing and organizing information and how read wise reader promotes serendipity. Learn about implementing routines and inboxes for efficient information processing.

Jan 3, 2024 • 14min
The Drastic Steps We Took for YOUR Future Success - Yearly Recap 2023
Discover the 2023 accomplishments of the Paperless Movement, including migrating to a new membership platform, cancelling subscriptions, and launching new content. The podcast discusses website relaunch, tool finder discontinuation, and introduction of new courses. It also covers the progress in creating the iCore framework, launching new tool courses, and refining lessons. The Inner Circle tier is introduced, offering lifetime access, direct coaching, and weekly live Q&A sessions, along with the launch of a new podcast.

Dec 27, 2023 • 18min
How Daily Routines boost Productivity as a Busy Professional
Learn about the importance of daily routines for busy professionals, the difference between planning and task management, and the benefits of incorporating daily routines into your schedule. Discover how to create a productivity system, reduce reliance on notifications, and effectively manage time to maximize productivity.
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