Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life

William Vanderbloemen on 12 Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m excited to bring you a conversation I had with William Vanerbloemen. William is the CEO and founder of Vanerbloemen a leading executiv...

Nick Gray on Building Big Relationships with Small Parties or Gatherings

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Nick Gray for a really fun conversation about how hosting small parties and gatherings can open the doors for so ma...

Joey Coleman on The Simple Path to Never Losing An Employee Again

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m excited to share my conversation with Joey Coleman. Joey is a renowned customer experience expert who has spent over 20 years in the f...

Todd Rogers on Why Your Writing Is Likely All Wrong

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to speak with Todd Rogers about the new book that he co-authored with Jessica Lasky, Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate Mor...

Mindy Peterson and Erik Fisher on Enhancing Your Life With Music

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m excited to share with you a conversation I had with Mindy Peterson on her podcast Enhance Life with Music. Mindy is a kindred spirit w...

Aytekin Tank on Having an Automation First Mindset

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it was my privilege to speak with Aytekin Tank about his new book Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the...

Kasia Wezowski on Open Body Language & Compassionate Communication

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it was my privilege to speak with Kasia Wezowski about body language, leadership, and communication. Kasia, along with her husband Patryk We...

Kevin Eikenberry on Designing Your Team For Everyone’s Success

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to speak with Kevin Eikenberry about a host of topics revolving around remote working, company culture, and clear communicatio...

Shawn Lemon on Transforming Your Digital Workspace From Chaos Into Order

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was really excited to speak with Shawn Lemon about digital organization and decluttering our digital workspaces. Shawn is the founder of T...

Chris Sparks on The Correlations Between High Stakes Poker and High Level Performance

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to talk with Chris Sparks about all things poker and how the principles of the game can elevate both your professional perform...

Jon Acuff on His 3-Step Plan to Achieving Your Goals Without Regret

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it was my privilege to welcome Jon Acuff back to the show to discuss his new book, All It Takes is A Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret a...

Jason Silver on Unlocking Big Impact at Work Without the Burnout in Life

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Jason Silver to the show for a preview of his upcoming book Quietly Crushing It: Unlocking Big Impact at Work Witho...

Lauren Gaggioli on Practical Productivity For the Modern Parent

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was delighted to welcome my friend of nearly ten years Lauren Gaggioli to the show for a practical and insightful conversation about purpo...

Phil Mershon on The Art and Science of Creating Unforgettable Experiences

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was really excited to speak with my friend and former colleague Phil Mershon about his new book, Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Cre...

Anna Dearman Kornick on Mastering Time Management Essentials

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m excited to welcome Anna Dearmon Kornick to the show to discuss her new book Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize...

Oliver Burkeman on Reclaiming The Humanity in Productivity

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m really excited to share this conversation with Oliver Burkeman. I was inspired by this chat as Oliver is proposing a fresh and humane ...

Brittany Berger on Discovering The Productivity System That’s Right For You

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m excited to welcome Brittany Berger to the show to discuss productivity, fighting hustle culture, and helping creatives balance, work a...

Mike Williams on Productivity Made Simple

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m excited to welcome Mike Williams to the podcast to discuss his new book Doing to Done: Productivity Made Simple Illustrated For Busy P...

Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst on Developing Your Own "Workstyle"

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm excited to welcome Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst to the show to discuss their new book, Workstyle: A revolution for well being, productivi...

Scott Miller on Transformative Insights from Our Great Minds

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Scott Miller to the show for a great talk about his latest book, Master Mentors Volume 2: 30 Transformative Insight...

Gaia Bernstein on Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was both excited and intrigued to welcome Gaia Bernstein to the show for an eye opening talk about the addictive nature of technology. Gai...

Phil Simon on the Forces Reshaping the Workplace

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Phil Simon back to the show to discuss his new book, The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace. Phil is...

Monica Parker on Discovering The Power of Wonder

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to talk with Monica Parker about her new book The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live...

Seth Godin on The Song of Significance and The Future of Work

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was honored and privileged to speak with Seth Godin about his new book, The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams. For most list...

Dr. Luana Marques on Transforming Anxiety Into Power

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was privileged to welcome Dr. Luana Marques to Beyond The To Do List to talk about her new book: Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform An...

Nick Sonnenburg on Leveraging Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm excited to welcome Nick Sonnenburg to the show for an informative discussion about his new book Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage ...

Scott Allender on The Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Scott Allender to the show for a chat about one of my favorite tools for helping people establish their personality...

Dude! Valerie Fridland on Like The Power of Language

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was delighted to welcome Valerie Fridland to the show for a really fun conversation about her latest book, Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing ...

Chip Conley on The Transforming Power of Wisdom and Mentorship

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Chip Conley to the show for a great conversation about wisdom and the transforming experience of being a “Modern ...

Gretchen Rubin on Discovering How To Live Life In Five Senses

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was delighted to welcome Gretchen Rubin back to the show for a great conversation about her new book, Life in Five Senses: How Exploring t...

Jeff Brown on Creating and Optimizing a Reading Habit

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to rerelease this conversation with Jeff Brown on creating and optimizing a habit of reading. It's been something on my mind a lot lately...

Zack Arnold on Optimizing Yourself and Avoiding Burnout

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was incredibly excited to welcome Zack Arnold to the show for a great conversation about optimizing your life, avoiding burnout and learni...

Jerry Dugan on Getting Beyond the Rut

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was a way to have more time with your family, advance your career or business, and enjoy more of your paycheck? This week I had the oppo...

Christopher S. Penn on What's True and What's False About ChatGPT

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m excited to bring you this informative and topical conversation I had with Christopher S. Penn about the realities, myths, and dare I s...

Beyond The To-Do List Trailer

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For more than a decade, Erik Fisher has sat down with productivity experts, authors, creatives as they share their insights on how to implement produc...

Gretchen Rubin on Expectations, Habits and Happiness

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m excited to re-release this conversation with Gretchen Rubin. At the time of this original recording Gretchen was promoting her then ne...

Jason Feifer on Resilience During Times of Change

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was really encouraged by my conversation with Jason Feifer. Jason is the the Editor In Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and author of the ne...

Marc Champagne on The Importance of Asking The Right Questions

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Marc Champagne to the show to discuss his new book, Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from L...

Kris Ward on Time Management Myths and Small Business Tips

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was happy to welcome Kris Ward back to the show for a wide ranging discussion on everything from time management to the importance of for...

Carlos Whittaker on Sharing Life Beyond Our Differences

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was encouraged to welcome Carlos Whittaker to the show for an honest and compassionate talk about his latest book, How to Human: Three Wa...

Kieran Setiya on How Philosophy Can Help Guide Us Through Life

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to connect with Kieran Setiya about his newest book, Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. Kieran teaches phi...

Chris Clews on What 80s Pop Culture Teaches Us About Life and Leadership

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Chris Clews to the show for a more laid back chat and pop cultural conversation about what 80s movies can teach us ...

My Favorite Productivity Books For 2023 Featuring Jeff Sieh

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by my friend Jeff Sieh of Social Media News Live to talk through the top productivity books for 2023. With the new year well un...

Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller on Mindset and Controlling the Narrative

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome back to the show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt-Miller.Michael Hyatt is the founder and chairman of Full Focus. He ...

Chris Bailey on How a Calm Mind Increases Productivity

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm excited to share my conversation with Chris Bailey. Chris has been a guest on the show a number of times, and in this episode he unpacks...

Matt McWilliams on Turning Your Passions into Profits

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome my old friend Matt McWilliams to the show to discuss his new book, Turn Your Passions into Profits: The Proven Path...

Ryan McRae on Setting Realistic Resolutions

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm excited to re-share an episode I recorded almost two years ago with Ryan McRae. Ryan has had ADHD all of his life, but he wasn’t going...

Greg Mckeown on Making Essential Activities Easy

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm excited to re-release a conversation I had with Greg Mckeown. Greg is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, 'Essentialism: ...

Allison Fallon on the Power of Writing for Clarity, Confidence and Purpose

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m thrilled to re-release this episode with Allison Fallon. Allison is an award winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationa...

Dr. Cassie Holmes on Understanding and Overcoming Time Poverty

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Dr. Cassie Holmes to the show to discuss her new book,Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and ...

Megan Hyatt Miller on How To Win at Work & Succeed At Life

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm excited to reshare with you a conversation I had with Megan Hyatt Miller. Megan is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Full Foc...

Jeff Sieh and Erik Fisher on Productivity for Podcasters

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm excited to share an episode of Social Media News Live in which my friend Jeff Seih interviewed yours truly about the process and product...

Heather Adams on the Power and Purpose of Mentorship

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Heather Adams to the show to discuss the many facets and benefits of both mentorship and becoming a mentor. Heather...

Michelle Segar on Achieving Lasting Change in Eating and Exercise

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was privileged to welcome Michelle Segar to the show to discuss her new book The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eat...

Phil Rosenthal on Creativity, Family, Food and Travel

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, I was inspired by a number of things to re-release this conversation that I had with Phil Rosenthal from his Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil...

Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz on The Power of Silence

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz to the show to discuss their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise....

Laura Vanderkam on Making Time for What Matters

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Laura Vanderkam back to the show for her sixth appearance! Laura has been coming on Beyond The To Do List for the p...

Tara McMullen on Changing Your Approach to Goal Setting

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Tara McMullen to the show to hear her insights, research, and reflections on her new book, What Works: A Comprehens...

Dr. Nicole Byers on the Science Behind Procrastination and Sleep

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Dr. Nicole Byers to the show to discuss the correlation between neuroscience and specifically neuropsychology with ...

Joey Cofone on Applying the Laws of Creativity to Unlock Your Creative Genius

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was thrilled to welcome back to the show Joey Cofone of Baron Fig. You can find the previous episode here. Joey Cofone is the Co-Founder a...

Melissa Urban on Setting Boundaries to Save Relationships

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to speak with Melissa Urban about her new book, The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free. Melissa and I h...

Bonus Episode: Joey Cofone on Creativity, Imagination and Inspiration

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am rereleasing an episode with Joey Cofone of Baron Fig in advance of his upcoming new episode where we talk about his new book: The Laws ...

Alan Stein Jr. on Sustaining Your Game and Avoiding Burnout

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it was my privilege to speak with Alan Stein Jr. Allan is former professional performance coach and now serves as a public speaker and autho...

Anita Stubenrauch on Creativity in a Remote World

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was privileged to be joined by Anita Stubenrauch. Anita is a former Apple Computers Executive and graduate of The Art Institute of Chicago...

Dr. Jennifer Heisz on Moving the Body To Heal The Mind

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Heisz to the show to discuss her new book, Move the Body, Heal the Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression,...

Ryan Mcrae on Productivity for College and University Students

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan McRae has had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder all of his life, but he wasn’t going to let ADHD run him down. He has worked to figure...

Todd Henry on the Daily Practice of Creativity

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Todd Henry back to the show for the sixth time to discuss his latest book, Daily Creative: A Practical Guide for St...

Jon Acuff on Teaching Teenagers to Remix Their Mindset to Reshape Their Reality

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was so happy to welcome Jon Acuff back to the show to discuss his newest book, Your New Playlist: The Student Guide to Tapping into the Su...

Kim Rittberg on Transitioning Your Talents when Changing Careers

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had a great conversation with Kim Rittberg about her new project the ‘Mom’s Exit Interview Podcast'. Kim and I discuss her checkered c...

Tiago Forte on Building a Second Brain to Free Our Minds

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was thrilled to speak with Tiago Forte about his groundbreaking new book, Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digita...

Kate Tellers on The Power and Skill of Storytelling

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Kate Tellers to the show to help us understand the power, purpose, and practicality of effective storytelling. Kate...

Omar Zenhom on Preparing to Leap Into Entrepreneurship

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Omar Zenhom to the show. Omar is the host of the award-winning podcast The $100 MBA Show and the creator of the pop...

Phil Simon on Project Management in a Hybrid World

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Simon is a frequent keynote speaker, recognized collaboration and technology authority, and college professor for hire. He is the award-winning a...

Jason Harris on The Soulful Art of Persuasion

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had a wonderful conversation with Jason Harris about his new book The Soulful Art of Persuasion: The 11 Habits That Will Make Anyone a Mas...

John Brandon on Maximizing Productivity Seven Minutes at a Time

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had a great conversation with John Brandon focused on his new book, The 7-Minute Productivity Solution: How to Manage Your Schedule, Overc...

Kendra Adachi on Prioritizing the Things That Matter

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week a had a wonderful discussion with Kendra Adachi both about her new book, The Lazy Genius Kitchen as well as her podcast The Lazy Genius, and...

Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley on Simple Truths of Leadership

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it was truly my privilege to speak with Dr. Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley about their new book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be ...

Julie Solomon on Getting What You Want Out of Life

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had an inspirational conversation with Julie Solomon about her new book, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstopable. Julie was...

Ashish Goel on Drawing Upon Courage

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had a delightful conversation with Ashish Goel centered on his new book, Drawing on Courage: Risks Worth Taking and Stands Worth Making. A...

Dr. Susie Wise on Designing for Belonging

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was delighted to speak with Dr. Susie about her new book: Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communiti...

Abby Marks Beale on The Need For Speed Reading

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Abby Marks Beale about her latest book Speed Reading: A little Know Time-Saving Superpower. In this conv...

Michael Reddington on the Value of Everyday Conversation

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the privilege of speaking with Michael Reddington. Michael is an expert forensic interviewer and the President of InQuasive, Inc., whi...

Joshua Becker on the Pursuit of Purpose

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome back to the show Joshua Becker. Joshua is a best-selling author, speaker, and blogger whose latest book, Things Tha...

Lise Vesterlund on Balancing the Equality of Non-Promotional Workloads

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the privilege of speaking with Lise Vesterlund about a new book she helped co-author, The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End ...

Ian Sanders on The Journey Towards Better Days

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to welcome Ian Sanders to the show. Ian is the author of the new book, 365 Ways to Have a Good Day: A Day-By-Day Guide to Enjo...

Eric Pliner on Navigating Difficult Decisions

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the opportunity to speak with Eric Pliner about his new book, Difficult Decisions:How Leaders Make the Right Call with Insight, Integr...

Jon Acuff on Changing Overthinking Into a Superpower to Achieve Your Goals

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of ...

Amanda E. White on Healthy Boundaries With Alcohol

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda E. White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular instagram account @therapyforwomen. She is the founder and owner of the group t...

Harry Glorikian on the Breakthrough Benefits of Biotech

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Glorikian has been a healthcare entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and company leader for the last 25 years. He has been at the intersection of th...

Eric Zimmer on Fostering Spiritual Habits Without Religious Baggage

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Zimmer is a behavior coach, podcast host, and author inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intention...

Keith Ferazzi on Competing in the New World of Work

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm excited to share a conversation I had with Keith Ferrazzi. Keith's new book is entitled Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical ...

Lara Heimann on Yoga and the Importance of Proper Movement

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was excited to speak with fellow podcast host and yoga pioneer Lara Heimann. Laura and I had a fascinating discussion centered on the impo...

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen on Loneliness and Forging Meaningful Connections

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen are co-founders of LessLonely.com, the world’s first resource fully dedicated to reducing worker isolation and str...

Dr. Nate Zinsser on Finding a Mindset of Confidence

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nate Zinsser is an expert in the psychology of human performance who consults to individuals and organizations seeking a competitive edge. He is t...

John Meese on Not Merely Surviving but Thriving

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week it was my pleasure to welcome my friend John Meese back to the show. John and I had a great conversation centered around building the founda...

Daniel Pink on Learning From and Freeing Ourselves From Regret

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel H. Pink is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books -- including his latest, 'THE POWER OF REGRET: How Looking Backward Moves Us...

Priyanka Wali on Balancing Healing, Humor, and Podcast Hosting

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Priyanka Wali is a licensed and practicing physician who specializes in Internal Medicine and is also a stand up comedian.(Before Covid) Priyanka ...

Jenn Lim on Growing Beyond Happiness Both Personally and Professionally

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Lim has dedicated her career to helping organizations from name-brand industry leaders to innovative governments build workplace cultures that be...

Catherine Price on the Power of Fun

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Price is a science journalist, speaker, coach, consultant, and author of books including How to Break Up With Your Phone and Vitamania. Her ...

Dr. Michael Breus on Recapturing Your Energy and Reclaiming Your Sleep

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael J. 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 ...