A Productive Conversation

Britt Frank talks about The Science of Stuck

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's never fun to feel as if you're stuck. But there might be some advantages to getting stuck that you may not see, especially when you're actually i...

FROM THE VAULT: A Mindful Conversation with Patrick Rhone

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this vault episode of the podcast, I bring back Patrick Rhone. He is an author and speaker who helps guide people to the balance and peace that co...

Jake Kahana talks about Caveday

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The more specific we get about something, the more we pay attention to it - and that's what we did with this episode.Jake Kahana is a designer and ent...

FROM THE VAULT: What Goes Into a Task App with Amir Salihefendic

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is back once again with an episode from the vault. If you're a Todoist user or you just love To-do list apps, then you're going to love this epis...

Prasanth Nair talks about The Stack Method

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're into email management, this conversation is for you.Prasanth Nair has helped tens of thousands of people manage their inboxes through his e...

FROM THE VAULT: The Daily Plan Bar with Mike Rohde

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this vault episode, I'm bringing back Sketchnote creator, Mike Rohde. Mike is not just a friend. He is a sketchnoter, designer, illustrator, se...

Jake Kelfer talks about The Elevated Entrepreneur

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, a life elevator, and a coach to ambitious entrepreneurs, and freedom seekers helping people create incredibly...

FROM THE VAULT: Behind the Scenes with Dexter Guff and Peter Oldring

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this vault episode of the show, I am delighted to have two guests join me. First up is fellow Canadian, thought leader, and podcast host Dexter Gu...

Penelope Przekop talks about 5-Star career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Quality Management

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Penelope Przekop is a corporate quality management expert, entrepreneur, and author of 5-Star Career: Define and Build Yours Using the Science of Qua...

FROM THE VAULT: Create Good Mornings with Craig Kulyk

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is a special one. Not just because it is from the vault, but because this guest is no longer with us. Craig Kulyk and I met at the...

Shaahin Cheyene talks about Billions: How I Became The King Of The Thrill Pill Cult

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is Shaahin Cheyene the author of Billion: How I Became King of the Thrill Pill Cult but he is also the creator of herbal ecstasy, the noo...

Brad Stulberg talks about The Practice of Groundedness

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has been highly anticipated. Great guest. Great book. And a great conversation.Brad Stulberg is a coach and speaker on sustainable perfor...

Jason Goldsmith talks about Take Charge of You: How Self Coaching Can Transform Your Life and Career

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to be a sports fan to take something from this episode.A globally recognized Performance Coach, Jason Goldsmith emphasizes combining...

Neill Williams talks about How to Unbusy Your Life

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's always exciting having another productivity coach on the show with me and this episode definitely starts off on the right foot! This was a fun an...

Michael Clinton talks about Roar into the Second Half of your Life

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reimagine yourself, Own who you are, Act on what's next for you, Reassess your relationships. This is a mantra that Michael Clinton lives by. And this...

Loretta Breuning talks about Status Games

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been nearly 6 years since I first had the pleasure of speaking with Loretta Breuning. This episode has been months in the making and I’m hap...

Marshall Goldsmith talks about The Earned Life

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for years.Marshall Goldsmith is someone I've been following ever since I got into the productivity s...

Daniel Coyle talks about The Culture Playbook

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I was given the opportunity to speak with Daniel Coyle for A Productive Conversation, I jumped at the opportunity. He is the New York Times bests...

Adrienne Smith talks about playing football, giving her all, and giving back to the game

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've always wanted to interview a football player for the podcast.Thanks to Adrienne Smith, I got my chance.As an athlete, Adrienne has won two gold m...

Joshua Becker talks about Things That Matter

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Becker isn't just one of my favourite people to have a conversation with, he's one of my favourite writers. And his book, Things That Matter: ...

Cameron Herold talks about being The Second in Command

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meetings suck, don't they?Fellow Canadian Cameron Herold wrote a book with that title. But he knows that they don't have to suck.During our discussi...

A Very Special Episode: Liam Martin talks about Running Remote

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The way the world works has been changed forever over the past few years. There's no going back to the way things were. It's all about adapting to the...

FROM THE VAULT: Chris Bailey talks about Hyperfocus

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've been friends with Chris Bailey for years, dating back to our lunch at a diner in Ottawa when I was in his neck of the woods for a speaking enga...

Ian Morgan Cron talks about The Story of You

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've been interested in the Enneagram for a few years now, mainly because of my fascination with frameworks. And while I've had conversations with a l...

A Very Special Episode: Austin Kleon Returns!

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I should have picked up Steal Like an Artist a long time ago."That was the thought that ran through my mind as I read the 10th anniversary edition of...

Joe Chura talks about being Not Almost There

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Chura is an entrepreneur, inventor, and investor philanthropist. He founded and bootstrapped two companies, Launch Digital Marketing and Dealer I...

Mohammad Anwar and Chris Pitre talk about Love as a Business Strategy

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes I get so caught up in the conversation that I make a mistake.... But considering the guests I have this time around I couldn't have picked a...

Brittany Wagner talks about not giving up, taking a chance, and vulnerability

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Brittany Wagner reached out to be on the program, I honestly didn't know that she was on a dock-series that I'd added to my Netflix queue called ...

FROM THE VAULT: Justin Jackson talks about Making and Modifying

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode is my friend Justin Jackson. I wanted to revisit this conversation from April 2017, so I pulled it from the vault to share i...

Michael Diettrich-Chastain talks about CHANGES

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Change is never easy. And it's constant.It's one of the things that we can rely on... even if we can't rely on what it might hold for us.That's why yo...

Luke Burgis talks about Wanting, Journaling, and Fulfillment

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life," Luke has spent plenty of time and energy researching the power of desire. I ...

Thomas Anderson talks about Being Vulnerable

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who is Thomas Anderson?Better still, who is Thomas Anderson to write a book on vulnerability?I ask this question during my conversation with him on th...

BONUS EPISODE: Charlie Gilkey talks about Momentum

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus (and sponsor-free) episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy, Mike is joined by his good friend Charlie Gilkey of Productive ...

FROM THE VAULT: Rob Walker

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past 7+ years of hosting this podcast, I noticed something: I've never gone back into previous conversations and revisited them with you. So ...

Perrine Farque talks about Inclusion

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Perrine Farque and I had a conversation that revolved largely around her area of expertise: inclusion. That's also the title of her book, which came u...

Becca Ribbing talks about Clarity, Getting Unstuck, and Journaling

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Becca Ribbing knows a thing of two about, well... giving things thought.She's the author of The Clarity Journal, so clarity is something she givers a ...

Stacy Tuschl talks about The Implementation Code

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Productivity makes Stacy Tuschl tick.In addition to being a Small Business Growth Coach, Stacy is a bestselling author, and founder of the Foot Traffi...

John Meese talks about Profit, Growth and Thriving

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Find out how to move from survival to thriving with your business with economist-turned-entrepreneur John Meese.John is on a personal mission to eradi...

Wes Kao talks about Maven, Cohort-based Learning and Seth Godin

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As co-founder of the altMBA, Wes Kao helped create the modern cohort-based education movement with Seth Godin. Wes has led over 150 launches for Fort...

Dr. Michael Breus talks about Energy Management, Movement and Sleep

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy...

Dan Clark talks about Brain.fm, Functional Music and Mental States

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brain.fm creates music that sounds different – and affects your brain differently – than any other music. Their science-first approach helps steer...

Ron Friedman talks about Reverse Engineering Success

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ron Friedman is an award-winning social psychologist who specializes in human motivation. He is a frequent contributor to HBR, CNN, Fast Company, and ...

Juliet Funt talks about a Minute to Think

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Juliet Funt is a renowned keynote speaker and tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500 who is regularly featured in top global media outlets, including F...

Jesse Mecham talks about YNAB, Money Management and Future You

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Personal finance expert, speaker, and business leader, Jesse Mecham is the Founder of You Need A Budget (or YNAB if you are very busy and important). ...

Pieter Geldenhuys talks about Shoshin Walks, Exploring and Nature

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pieter Geldenhuys – also known as PG Geldenhuys – facilitates hikes and retreats in South Africa and abroad to help you turn your focus inward, th...

Jeff Harry talks about Play, Flow and Curiosity

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to help teams and organizations navigate difficult conversations and assist individuals in addressing...

Kristoffer Carter talks about Permission, Purpose and Fear

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kristoffer Carter is a spiritual teacher at the intersection of consciousness and business. He is the founder of This Epic Life, a website and podcast...

Eric Partaker talks about The 3 Alarms

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Partaker coaches and mentors entrepreneurs and leaders throughout the world, helping them reach peak levels of performance, in both their busines...

Pamela Slim talks about the Widest Net

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pamela Slim is an author, community builder, consultant and former corporate director of training and development at Barclays Global Investors. Since ...

Lisa Erickson talks about the Art and Science of Meditation

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Erickson is an energy worker, writer, and meditation teacher specializing in women’s energetics and sexual trauma healing. She has trained in m...

Perry Marshall talks about Detox, Declutter, Dominate

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Endorsed in FORBES and INC Magazine and has authored eight books, Perry Marshall is one of the most expensive business strategists in the world. At Lo...

A/J Jackson talks about Music, Glasses and Color Theory

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A/J Jackson is an American filmmaker, musician, songwriter, record producer, and the lead singer for the band Saint Motel. From feeling too limited to...

Mike Michalowicz talks about Getting Different

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Michalowicz is an American author, entrepreneur, and lecturer. He is currently an author of seven business books published by Penguin Random Hous...

Stephen Warley talks about Self-Awareness, Reflecting and Life Skills

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to finally have my good friend Stephen Warley on the show today. He founded Life Skills That Matter in 2016, a platform that teaches ind...

Jeff Brown talks about Reading To Lead

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Brown was a reluctant reader at school, but he fell in love with it when he had to learn more about marketing in his career. Jeff is a podcaster,...

Adii Pienaar talks about Measuring Life Profitability

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Adii Pienaar, is not a fan of labels, but he’s a true life-first entrepreneur and avid writer. He also co-founded WooThemes in 2007...

Yvonne Heimann talks about ClickUp, Project Management and Patience

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s personal building the right process for your business. ClickUp expert and business coach Yvonne Heimann shares how choosing the right tool will...

Vernon Foster II talks about the Soul Manual

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to take a pause. Athlete, author, podcaster and mentor Vernon Foster II shares his steps to mindful living. What’s clear from my convers...

Marli Williams talks about Retreats, Transformation and Epic Events

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Master facilitator Marli Williams shares what you can get out of a retreat – and the real-life transformations you can expect from connecting with t...

Mike Sturm talks about the Wabi-sabi Way

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buddhism and Taoism expert Mike Sturm joins the show to uncover how to develop a deep personal relationship with yourself – the Wabi-Sabi way. Mike ...

Jeffrey Shaw talks about The Self-Employed Life

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Small business expert and former photographer Jeffrey Shaw unpacks how live the best self-employed life. Jeffrey Shaw became one of the most preemin...

Erin Meyer talks about No Rules Rules

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From virtually no spending controls to ‘just take some’ vacation, Netflix’s innovation has stemmed from a simple set of rules. Erin Meyer unco...

Mike Kim Talks About You Are the Brand

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Kim joins the show as I rebrand the podcast into ‘A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy’. Find out how and why your brand evolves over t...

The Athlete’s Mindset with Dre Baldwin

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former professional basketball player Dre Baldwin shares how you can build repeatable success through systems he learnt from his athletic career. Af...

Create Your Clean Home Nirvana with Becky Rapinchuk

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Approach your home with some mindfulness and find out how some simple cleaning routines can go a long way with cleaning expert Becky Rapinchuk. From ...

How to Be Time Smart with Ashley Whillans

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Whillans spends a lot of her time studying happiness, so she joins the show to share how you can best spend your time to boost your life satis...

Finding Clarity with Jenna Britton

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clarity Coach Jenna Britton is here to help you find more clarity, so you can take action with more purpose and intention. As a self-proclaimed “s...

Your Energy Level Formula with Michelle Cederberg

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everything is done so much better when we manage our energy levels. Through the Success-Energy Equation, Michelle Cederberg shares her tactics to he...

Find Your ONE Thing with Geoff Woods

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a simple, powerful concept to focus on what matters most in your personal and work lives, Geoff Woods joins the show to share how you can find ...

Scale Your Services with Shawn Dill and Lacey Book

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The business side of things can get messy if you’re a service professional. You need help along the way to truly scale so you can do more of what yo...

The Patreon Process with Steve Dotto

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Dotto is an expert in helping people master tech to live the life they want. For over 20 years, as host and executive producer of Dotto Tech, a ...

Big Picture Planning with Janet Murray

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Beat content marketing overwhelm by simply planning on a piece of A4 paper. Tune in as Janet Murray shares her framework that you can work on today....

Being Time Rich with Steve Glaveski

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many organizations are trapped in a culture of meetings, task-switching and analysis paralysis. Steve shares how you can break this cycle and final...

Peak Performing Flow with Steven Kotler

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you want results, you need to play the long game. Flow expert Steven Kotler shares what peak performers do to achieve their goals – and what yo...

Be Productive with Uncertainty with David Neagle

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a whirlwind of uncertainty lately. David Neagle shares his practical insights to help you step out of the blame game and embrace uncerta...

Purposeful Play with Gary Ware

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Play around more when you work to boost productivity. Founder of Breakthrough Play, Gary Ware, shares what you can do today. I’ve known Gary Ware f...

Collaborating with Nature with Darren Virassammy

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast host and entrepreneur Darren Virassammy shares how connecting with nature will cultivate your excellence. Collaborating with nature has been...

Meaningful Online Connections with Misha Glouberman

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Misha Glouberman, communication expert, teaches you how to build meaningful online connections without the Zoom fatigue. Misha Glouberman helps people...

Writing at Middle School with Kristina Naydonova

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I catch up with the very thoughtful 13-year-old novelist Kristina Naydonova to learn how to carve out our own paths. Kristina Naydonova is hands dow...

Being a Multipotentialite with Vanessa Tharp

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you run a business, you can’t do it alone. The Productivityist’s Chief of Staff, Vanessa Tharp, jumps on to explain how she supports my jour...

A World Without Email with Cal Newport

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cal Newport is back on the show to uncover his magnum opus on why we work the way we work today, and why we need to change our relationship with emai...

The Common Path to Uncommon Success with John Lee Dumas

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This candid conversation reveals what John Lee Dumas has learnt throughout his life – which includes interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs on hi...

Calm Your Chaos with Nicola Taggart

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chaos is a constant. So what can you do to embrace life’s ebb and flow? Nicola Taggart joins the show to share her latest tips. Nicola Taggart is ...

Your Data-Driven Diet with Angelo Poli

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

International expert in the field of body transformations, Angelo Poli shares the practical diet strategy that will give you the results you want. A...

Get Out of Your Head with Ian Reed Kesler

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With so many moving pieces as a creative freelancer, learn what actor Ian Reed Kesler does to keep focused on his projects. Today’s guest, Ian Ree...

The BIG Ready Week: Jenna Britton

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate The BIG Ready Week! This episode features a new friend and a fellow scribe, Jenna Britton. Je...

The BIG Ready Week: Marli Williams

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate The BIG Ready Week! This episode features the EPIC Marli Williams. Marli Williams is going to be par...

The BIG Ready Week: Gary Ware

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate The BIG Ready Week! This episode features one of the "funniest" guys I know, Gary Ware. Gary Ware wi...

The BIG Ready Week: Stephen Warley

30 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate The BIG Ready Week! This episode features someone that, despite being unrelated by blood, I consider ...

The BIG Ready Week: Janet Murray

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate The BIG Ready Week! This episode features my friend, content queen and big picture planner, Janet Mur...

The BIG Ready Week: Vanessa Tharp

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate The BIG Ready Week! This episode features change-maker and action-taker Vanessa Tharp. Vanessa Tharp,...

Productive Conversations with Therese Huston

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feedback is essential for us to move forward. But how do we use it effectively? Today’s guest, Therese Huston, gives you the practical tools that y...

How To Decide with Annie Duke

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by decision-making expert Annie Duke to unpack what you can do to achieve your long-term goals. Annie Duke is an American former profe...

Thinking Time with Natalie Sisson

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Four years since I last spoke with entrepreneur Natalie Sisson, a lot has changed. Join me as we explore her growth journey. Natalie is a New Zealand...

A Catalyst For Hope with Thane Marcus Ringler

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thane Marcus Ringler takes the professional athlete’s mindset to everyday people in everyday life. Today’s guest is Thane Marcus Ringler, the fo...

Eating Frogs with Brian Tracy

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Tracy’s goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier – by eating your frogs first. What I love about my po...

Being Nice with Dave Delaney

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a specialist in delivering presentations and workshops to empower leaders, I’m excited to share with you today’s guest Dave Delaney – an ex...

Virtual Event Conversions with Liam Austin

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since hosting his first virtual event in 2015, Liam Austin knows the formula to making a success of it. I learnt heaps from today’s interview with...

Questions To Ask Yourself with Tripp Lanier

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With over 15 years of coaching busy, high-achievers, Tripp Lanier shows how to stay present and be guided by your internal direction. Tripp Lanier i...

The Transparency Wave with Paul Pagnato

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After analyzing companies for almost 30 years, Paul Pagnato, shows how we’re in an exponential era. Find out how transparency is the key to growth....