A Productive Conversation
Episodes
Fostering Clarity with Doug Fraser
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As host of NPR’s What We Do, Doug Fraser is not afraid to dive deep and follow his curiosity. Today we learn about the craft of clarity. My guest...
Frame Your Week with Racheal Cook
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest works 25 hours per week since she had kids 10 years ago. Tune in to find out about her impactful approach to productivity. Racheal Coo...
Stop Planning with Greg Reid
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re much closer to success than we think we are. Today’s guest Greg Reid will help you see what’s possible. Greg Reid is a fascinating chara...
Consistency Over Authenticity with Seth Godin
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Godin is a consistent player in the entrepreneurial space, influencing millions to embrace their inner-creative and best serve their audience. I...
Master Delegation with Barbara Turley
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Delegation is overwhelming. But it’s an essential part to any business, so expert Barbara Turley joins the show to explain where to begin. How oft...
Undaunted Doers with Kara Goldin
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We face many hurdles as entrepreneurs which is why today’s guest, Kara Goldin, has a mission to help people get unstuck in order to move forward. A...
Your Motivation Code with Todd Henry
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is it that ultimately drives you? It’s key to know this across all areas of your life, so I’m excited to speak with Todd Henry again on the...
Focused Writing with Adam Leeb
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Distraction-free writing: a process that all writers seek. Find out how today’s guest, Adam Leeb, has made it that much easier for you. As a writer...
Escape From Boring with Joe Barnes
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After reading a comment on YouTube about how to earn a good income without a boring job, today’s guest Joe Barnes made it his mission to find a fr...
Working Deeply with Cristina Roman
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deep work can easily feel overwhelming, so we put it off. In this episode we dissect how you can make it meaningful to you, and apply it to any area o...
Visibility Bias with John Meese
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all experienced social media overwhelm – what would it be like if you removed it from your marketing strategy? John Meese joins the show t...
Mind Map Your Writing with Daphne Gray-Grant
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all need to write more crappy first drafts – that’s the way to truly get unstuck from writing. In this episode I learn from Daphne Gray-Grant ...
Endless Curiosity with Derek Sivers
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After decades of following his own interests, today’s guest Derek Sivers has gone down many interesting rabbit holes. With an ambitious title for ...
Happy Now Year!
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo episode of the podcast, I talked about I’m ending one year and starting another – as well as everything that comes along with that. ...
Getting Productive With Astrology with Jill Blumenstock
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a topic so rarely discussed, but as you’ll learn on the show, tuning into your own daily and monthly astrological rhythms gives you permissio...
It's Time to Slow Things Down
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo episode of the podcast, I talk about the importance of slowing things down and how that can make your productivity even better than befor...
Making Time For What Matters with John Zeratsky
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since the early 00s boom in productivity optimization, today’s guest John Zeratsky has seen how much our relationship with time has evolved. As a wr...
This Amazing Adventure Called Life with Lex Latkovski
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I usually alternate between interviews and solo episodes, but I decided to mix things up a bit this time around. Why? Because this conversation with ...
Being Brutally Honest with Peter Kozodoy
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest, Peter Kozodoy, has seen time and again how much transparency and honesty in our work and personal lives lead to lasting results. Pet...
August: The Methodical Month
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I talk about the importance of planning – and why August is the month that I give planning my overarching focus. He...
The Power of Process with Justin DiRose
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I’m joined by Justin DiRose, a productivity expert and remote work consultant from northern Minnesota. He has a passion for becomin...
HEY! I'm Talking Email with Phil Simon
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to talk to someone who knows communication and email to talk about that subject. So Phil Simon joined me once again to talk about email –...
Let's Zoom with Phil Simon
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Simon returns to the program to talk about a service that more people have started using in 2020… some whether they wanted to or not: Zoom. Ph...
3 More Things with Benjamin Spall
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Spall returns to the podcast to share three more things. Check out his original appearance on Episode 196 of the podcast. Want to discover...
The New Corner Office with Laura Vanderkam
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m joined once again by Laura Vanderkam, a fellow productivity specialist. Laura is the author of several books, including The N...
An Appetite for Apps
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve had an “on again, off again” relationship with apps during my career as a productivity strategist. Right now, it’s back on again. I share...
You and The Internet of Things with Vicki McLeod
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki McLeod joins me on this episode of the program. Vicki McLeod is a writer, author, coach, consultant and an award-winning entrepreneur. She is a...
The Quest for Simplicity
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, "In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity." I couldn’t agree more. So...
Growing Young with Marta Zaraska
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Marta Zaraska. Marta is a Polish-Canadian science journalist published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, New ...
The Analog Way with Jeff Sheldon
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo episode of the podcast, I’m doing something a little different: I’m hosting a guest. Jeff Sheldon joins me on the program to talk a...
It's Go Time with Jill McAbe
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this time around is Jill McAbe. Jill is a business coach, high-performance expert and Amazon best-selling author of It’s Go Time: The ALL...
I Took a Clarity Day
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I took a Clarity Day this week. Not sure what a Clarity Day is? I explain its value on this episode… as well as how I know it’s going to help me w...
The Only Skill That Matters with Jonathan Levi
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Levi. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, published author, and podcaster born and raised in Silicon Valley...
Three Big Days
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Three big days that happen over a three-week period are incredibly meaningful to me: World Productivity Day, Father’s Day, and my birthday. I share ...
Curating Your Life with Gail Golden
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast delves into the concept of curation with the author of Curating Your Life, guest Gail Golden. Gail Golden, MBA, Ph.D., i...
3 More Things with KC Procter
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
KC Procter returns to the podcast to share three more things. Check out his original appearance on Episode 206 of the podcast. Want to discover som...
Trying Times with Bosco Anthony
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode of the program is digital strategist, renowned speaker, and good friend Bosco Anthony. When we decided to have this convers...
3 More Things with Judy Machado-Duque
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Machado-Duque returns to the podcast to share three more things. Check out his original appearance on Episode 205 of the podcast. Want to disc...
Talking Slack with Phil Simon
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Simon joins me on this episode to talk about his book, Slack for Dummies. If you’ve ever wanted to get more out of Slack then you’ll get a ...
This is The Most Productive Thing I've Done Today
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I’ve decided to share with you the most productive thing I’ve done today. And it’s been a long time coming. I’...
Leading Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m beyond thrilled to bring you this episode of the podcast featuring guest Keith Ferrazzi. Keith is the author of the best-selling book Never Ea...
3 More Things with Matt Bodnar
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Bodnar returns to the podcast to share three more things. Check out his original appearance on Episode 207 of the podcast. Want to discover so...
How to 10X Your Content with Amy Woods
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the program, I’m joined by Amy Woods. Amy has become known as a leading expert and true visionary when it comes to content repur...
3 More Things with Erin Acton
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Acton returns to the podcast to share three more things. Check out her original appearance on Episode 209 of the podcast. Want to discover some...
Think Do Say with Ron Tite
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode of the program is Ron Tite, the author of Think Do Say: How to Seize Attention and Build Trust in a Busy Busy World. A bes...
Happy Days
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garry Marshall created many television programs and directed plenty of movies, but one of his most popular contributions to the creative world was the...
Get Your Head Out of Your Apps with Matt Ragland
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by fellow productivity enthusiast/specialist/strategist, Matt Ragland. This is a conversation I’ve wanted to have for some t...
The Social Media-Productivity Balancing Act
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Social media and productivity seem to be strange bedfellows. But in the right hands, they can coexist better than you might think. On this episode of ...
Connect First with Dr. Melanie Katzman
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the program, I’m joined by Dr. Melanie Katzman, the author of Connect First: 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy...
TimeCrafting Tactics: The MVP Day
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This was not the episode I had planned. I’ve shelved that planned episode for now but while sitting with the dilemma of what episode to deliver to y...
A Productive Conversation with Thomas Frank
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m excited to welcome Thomas Frank to this episode of the podcast. Thomas is an author, YouTuber, musician, and podcaster who is passionate about...
The 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting Series: April 2019
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast I’m sharing with you insights from my inactive daily podcast “3 Minutes of TimeCrafting”, which c...
Leadership is Language with David Marquet
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the program I’m joined by David Marquet, best-selling author, student of leadership and organizational design, former nuclear su...
The Fitness Challenge
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve tried my fair share of fitness programs and plans over the years and have always found them to be more of a challenge than I’ve been willing ...
Why Values Thinking Works with David Allison
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by David Allison on this episode of the program. David Allison is the founder of The Valuegraphics Database, the world’s first databa...
How I Built My Business
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast I fly solo! I talk about why I’ve added a second episode to the podcast each week and present (nearly) all of the sto...
Creative Menopause with Chase Reeves [Recorded LIVE at The BIG Ready]
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode I’m joined by Chase Reeves LIVE at The BIG Ready to talk about many things, including something Chase calls “creative meno...
BONUS EPISODE: The 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting Series (March 2019)
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we head towards the end of March, I wanted to share another bonus episode of the podcast featuring every episode from March 2019 of my inactive dai...
The Vision Driven Leader with Michael Hyatt
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hyatt returns to the show for this excellent episode of the program. Michael is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Michael Hyatt &...
BONUS EPISODE: The 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting Series (February 2019)
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After stopping the short-lived first edition of 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting, I decided to get back into the idea of producing a daily podcast in Februa...
How to Be Awesome at Your Job with Pete Mockaitis
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I’m joined by Pete Mockaitis. Pete is, among plenty of other things, the founder of How to Be Awesome at Your Job and he hosts th...
BONUS EPISODE: The 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting Series (March 2018)
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the following bonus episode, I've combined all of the episodes from the March 2018 run of my now-concluded 3 Minutes of TimeCrafting podcast. The...
Where The Action Is with J. Elise Keith
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast I’m joined by J. Elise Keith, co-founder of Lucid Meetings and author of Where The Action Is: The Meetings That Mak...
Doing Project 333 with Courtney Carver
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m excited that my friend Courtney Carver returns for this episode of the program. We focus our conversation around her book Project 333: The Mi...
How to Start Ugly with Chris Krimitsos
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m happy to welcome to Chris Krimitsos as the guest for this episode. Chris is a father, husband, community builder and ever-evolving innovator. ...
How to Be a Successful Speaker with Grant Baldwin
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the program I’m joined by Grant Baldwin. Grant is the founder of The Speaker Lab, a training company that helps public speakers ...
Well-Presented with Mike Pacchione
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Mike Pacchione. Mike is a speaking expert who helps presenters find their voice on stage. (Hint: putt...
The Responsibility Ethic with Adam Kreek
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m joined “in studio” by Adam Kreek. A two-time Olympian, Adam holds 60 international medals, including Olympic Gold, and mul...
Accomplish It with Mridu Parikh
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I chat with Mridu Parikh, founder of Life Is Organized and author of Accomplish It: 7 Simple Actions to Get the Right Things Done an...
All You Have to Do is Ask with Dr. Wayne Baker
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Dr. Wayne Baker as my guest. Focusing on social capital, social networks, generosity, and positive organiz...
Finding Success in Your Sphere with Zvi Band
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the program I’m joined by Zvi Band. Zvi is the cofounder and CEO of Contactually, a leading CRM platform for relationship-orient...
Keeping Productive with Francesco D'Alessio
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the program I’m joined by a guest I’ve been looking to chat with for a long time. Francesco D’Alessio runs Keep Productive, a Yo...
Overcoming Overwhelm with Dr. Samantha Brody
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Samantha Brody. Dr. Samantha is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, and the foun...
Freeing The Dream with Cliff Ravenscraft
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Cliff Ravenscraft. For more than a decade, Cliff had been known as the Podcast Answer Man. He’s tra...
Starting Something Stupid with Richie Norton
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I chat with Richie Norton. Riche is the award-winning, bestselling author of the book The Power of Starting Somethin...
Humor That Works with Andrew Tarvin
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I’m joined by Andrew (Drew) Tarvin. Drew is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how ...
How to Win the Day with Kris Ward
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I speak with Kris Ward. Kris is the director of a marketing and branding company and it was through her work there that she learned a...
Crowdsourcing Paris with J.H. Bunting
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the program I speak with J.H. Bunting about the life of a writer and the making of his ambitious new book, Crowdsourcing Paris: ...
The Seven Longest Yards with Chris Norton
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Norton. Chris is a speaker, author, adoptive & foster parent. He suffered a severe sp...
The Daily Decision with Brian Dixon
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m joined by Brian Dixon, the author of Start with Your People: The Daily Decision that Changes Everything. As a podcaster, con...
You Are Awesome with Neil Pasricha
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of being joined by the author of The Book of Awesome Series, Neil Pasricha. Neil thinks, writes, ...
Metamorphosis with Steven L. Blue
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I speak with Steven L. Blue. Steven is the best-selling author of five critically acclaimed books that target executives, leaders, en...
Revisiting and Reframing Automation with Wade Foster
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I speak with Wade Foster. Wade is the CEO and co-founder of Zapier, a workflow automation tool used by over three million people t...
Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m joined by Nir Eyal, the author of what I consider to be the best productivity book I’ve read in a long time, Indistractable...
Bringing Gratitude with Karl Staib
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by my good friend and author of Bring Gratitude: Feel Joyful with Bite-Sized Mindset Practices, Karl Staib on this episode. We spend t...
How to Build Yourself More Time with Jaime Masters
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m excited to welcome Jaime Masters as a guest on his episode of the podcast. Jaime is the host of Eventual Millionaire. She’s interviewed almo...
BONUS EPISODE: It's International Podcast Day with Michael Schechter
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode celebrating International Podcast Day features a long-awaited return of the productivity banter between yours truly and my good fr...
Own Your Weird with Jason Zook
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I speak with my friend Jason Zook. Jason is the author of several books, including Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Findi...
Start Finishing with Charlie Gilkey
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I chat with my good friend Charlie Gilkey. He’s the author of the book Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done and is the f...
Empathy Everywhere with Michael Ventura
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This time around I’m joined by Michael Ventura. Michael is the founder & CEO of Sub Rosa – a strategy and design practice – and the author ...
10 Years of Sketchnotes with Mike Rohde
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I speak with my friend and returning guest, Mike Rohde. Mike is the author of two bestselling books: The Sketchnote Handbook and T...
Being a Rare Breed with Ashleigh Hansberger
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ashleigh Hansberger is an award winning brand and business innovator. She was named by Inc Magazine as one of the “Top 30 Under 30” coolest entre...
What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Gitomer joins me on this episode of the program. Jeffrey is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and s...
Emotional Time Management with Paula Mosher Wallace
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I spend time chatting with Paula Mosher Wallace. We spoke about the emotional component that needs to get considered ...
Understanding Ultralearning with Scott H. Young
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by fellow Canadian and author of the book Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition an...
Productivity in Motion with Joel Heath
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Joel Heath. Joel is founder & CEO of FluidStance, the world’s first work platform that elicits s...
Breaking the Time Barrier with Mike McDerment
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I speak with Mike McDerment, the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks. FreshBooks is the world’s #1 cloud accounting software for sel...
Elevate Your Eight with Kris McPeak
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I spent time with Kris McPeak. Kris is the author of “Elevate Your 8: 21 Days to Prosperous Time Management” and the CEO of Silve...
Getting Video Done with Owen Video
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, I spent time with Owen Video. Owen creates livestream and YouTube strategies for brands including show concept, talent, and mar...
Being a Late Bloomer with Rich Karlgaard
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, I spent time with Rich Karlgaard. Rich Karlgaard, author of Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Earl...