Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life
Episodes
Don Khouri on Knowing When to Say Yes
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don Khouri has spent decades studying productivity as a PhD in human and organizational systems, corporate VP, speaker, and executive coach. In his qu...
Katie Krimitsos on Meditation and Achieving Balance as a Working Mom
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Krimitsos is a long time podcaster and business woman and the creator of The Women’s Meditation Network where she produces a number of highly ...
Linda Bonnar on Managing Your Thoughts and Making Change Manageable
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Bonnar is a Personal & Corporate Coach, Author, Trainer and Educational Wellbeing Consultant based in New York City. Her latest book is 'Jus...
Mike Sturm on Mastering Prioritization, Focus and Motivation
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Sturm is the publisher of the weekly newsletter Woolgathering, which is intended to help you think better, more creatively, and add more value to...
Steve Dotto on Navigating Career Transitions
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Dotto is a Tech geek, Business owner and Entrepreneur. For over 20 years, as host and executive producer of Dotto Tech, a nationally syndicated ...
Anne Bogel on Getting More Out of Your Reading Life
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Bogel is an Author, Podcaster, and Blogger. Her latest book is My Reading Life: A Book Journal, which helps book lovers get more out of their rea...
Anne Bogel on Overthinking, Decision Making, and Self-Awareness
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Bogel is an Author, Podcaster, and Blogger. This is her third appearance on the show. Anne’s new book is Don't Overthink It - Make Better Dicis...
Dane Jenson on the Power of Pressure: How to Reduce Stress, Perform at Your Best and Master the Moments that Matter
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Jenson is the CEO of Third Factor where he works to help leaders be more effective, creative and resilient under pressure. In addition to his cor...
Carson Tate on How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carson Tate is the founder and managing partner of Working Simply, Inc., a business consulting firm that partners with organizations, business leaders...
Tanya Dalton on Intentionality and Living a Life of Meaning & Success
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonya Dalton is the host of the Productivity Paradox Podcast, a show with actionable strategies & exercises to help you create a life centered aro...
Tonya Dalton on the Joy of Missing Out, Overcoming Overwhelm and Taking Ownership
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonya Dalton is the host of the Productivity Paradox Podcast, a show with actionable strategies & exercises to help you create a life centered aro...
Jeremie Kubicek on Becoming a Leader Worth Following
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremie Kubicek specializes in getting leaders to a higher level through his speaking, consulting and books. He takes complex concepts and adapts them...
Jaime Masters on Focus, Flow, Time Tracking and Nootropics
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jaime Masters is the CEO of Evential Millionaire. She is a Business coach, author, and professional speaker and has hosted one-on-one interviews with ...
Paul Jarvis on Resilience, Autonomy, Speed and Simplicity
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Jarvis is a web designer, best-selling author and gentleman of adventure. Paul has a reputation as the designer whose vision and web design stra...
Bonus Shortcast Episode: Nir Eyal on Conquering Distractions
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode, a shortcast. Shortcasts are something that I've partnered with Blinkist on for a year now. A shortcast is a 10-15 min version...
Dorie Clark on the power of Long Term Thinking
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dorie Clark is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a Visiting Professor for IE Business ...
Bonus Shortcast Episode: Laura Vanderkam on Remote Work
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode, a shortcast. Shortcasts are something that I've partnered with Blinkist on for a year now. A shortcast is a 10-15 min version...
Megan McNealy on Achieving Optimal Productivity Through Well-being
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan McNealy has devoted her career to helping others achieve their highest potential-- by helping clients attain financial freedom through her wealt...
Bonus Shortcast Episode: Robert Stanley on Quitting
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode, a shortcast. Shortcasts are something that I've partnered with Blinkist on for a year now. A shortcast is a 10-15 min version...
Aaron Dignan on Challenging Assumptions and Operating System of an Organization
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Dignan is the founder of The Ready, an organization design and transformation firm that helps institutions like Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft...
Bonus Shortcast Episode: James Clear Atomic Habits
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode, a shortcast. Shortcasts are something that I've partnered with Blinkist on for a year now. A shortcast is a 10-15 min version...
Juliet Funt on Taking Strategic Pauses to Conquer Busyness
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Funt is a renowned keynote speaker and tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by un...
Grant Crowell on Creative Communication Skills
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Crowell is a virtual events trainer, a creative communication skills facilitator, a neurodiversity speaker and author. His book is 'GRANTASMS: C...
Ron Friedmann on Using Reverse Engineering to Master New Skills Faster
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Friedman, an award-winning social psychologist who specializes in human motivation. Ron has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, ...
Jeff Brown on the Power of Creating and Optimizing a Reading Habit
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Brown is a podcaster, mentor, and speaker. He is the host of the Read to Lead podcast, and co author of the new book: Read to Lead: The Simple Ha...
Stanley Robertson on Why Quitting is the Last Principle of Success
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stanley G. Robertson is the author of the book 'Quit: The Last Principle of Success'. In this conversation, Stanley and Erik discuss: The stigma o...
Jess Cording on Managing Stress and Anxiety
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC is a registered dietitian, health coach, and writer with a passion for helping people streamline their wellness rou...
Scott Shute On the Positive Benefits of Mindfulness and Compassion in Organizations
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Shute is the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, and Author of 'The Full Body Yes: Change Your Work and Your World from the Inside O...
Greg Mckeown on Making Essential Activities Easy
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less'. His new book is 'Effortless: Make It Eas...
Shawn Stevenson on Caffeine and Screen Curfews to Get Better Sleep
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Stevenson is an author of Sleep Smarter: 21 Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success. He is also the cr...
James Beshara on Caffeine Alternatives for Energy and Productivity
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Beshara is a startup founder and investor in San Francisco, CA. After developing a heart condition in 2013 from excess caffeine consumption, Jam...
Corbett Barr on Digital House Cleaning, Online Presence and Reputation
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corbett Barr is a founder/CEO of Fizzle. He's been self employed on the Internet since 2005, earning a living from blogging, podcasting, online course...
Miles Adcox on Prioritizing Emotional Wellness, Mental Health and Margin
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Adcox is an entrepreneur, speaker, host, and coach. He is the Owner and CEO of Onsite, an internationally-known emotional wellness lifestyle bra...
Nir Bashan on Creativity and Unlocking The Creator Mindset
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nir Bashan is a world-renowned creativity expert. He has taught thousands of leaders and individuals around the globe how to harness the power of crea...
Bonus Episode: Erik Fisher on The Simplify Podcast by Blinkist
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode is an appearance Erik made on the Simplify podcast by Blinkist. In it you will hear lessons from almost 10 years of podcasting abou...
Ximena Vengoechea on The Power and Skill of Listening
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Wa...
Jason Scott on Project Management and Productivity
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Scott has personally overseen the global transformational efforts within organizations such as DirecTV, Trader Joe's, Blizzard Entertainment, So...
Jon Acuff on Changing Overthinking Into a Superpower to Achieve Your Goals
18 May 2021
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 ...
Dee Ann Turner on Transitioning Your Career to Create a Work Life You Love
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dee Ann Turner spent three decades leading teams and coaching staff members at Chick-fil-A. In her new book 'Crush Your Career: Ace the Interview, Lan...
Dave Crenshaw on The Myth of Multitasking
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Crenshaw is the author of 'The Myth of Multitasking: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done'. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed...
Mary Rensel and Ali Hively on Brain Health and Optimization
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mary Rensel and Ali Hively have backgrounds in academic medicine and life coaching. Their company, BrainOps Group helps professionals optimize the...
Julie Fast on Getting Things Done with Depression
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Fast is a critically acclaimed international author, researcher, educator and sought after expert in the mental health field. She is regarded as...
Ariel Garten on Meditation, Mindfulness and Neuroscience
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Garten is a Neuroscientist, former psychotherapist and cofounder of Muse - The Brain Sensing Headband. Muse tracks your brain during meditation ...
Megan Hyatt Miller on How To Win at Work & Succeed At Life
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Hyatt Miller is the chief executive officer at Michael Hyatt & Co. She is also the co-host of the Lead to Win podcast. Her new book, co-auth...
Michael Dietrich-Chastain on Reducing Stress, Accomplishing Goals, and Mastering Adaptability
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Dietrich-Chastain is a psychotherapist, an executive coach, and an organizational consultant at his firm Arc Integrated. He is also the author...
Charlie Gilkey on How to Start Finishing Projects in Your Life and Go From 'Idea' to Done!
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Gilkey is the founder of Productive Flourishing, a website that helps changemakers (creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs) start finishing the...
Kim Foley on How You Can Be Your Best in Virtual Meetings
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Foley founded Smartphone Video Production Academy and trains organizations how to produce and edit professional-quality mobile video. In addition,...
John Lee Dumas on Discipline, Mentorship, Achieving Uncommon Success
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. His first traditionally published book, The Common Path to...
Cal Newport on Information Overload and a World Without Email
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Newport is the author of Deep Work and So Good They Can’t Ignore You and Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. Cal's new...
Eric Partaker on Identity, Purpose and Change
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Partaker is a certified coach by the High Performance Institute. Eric coaches a limited number of entrepreneurs and leaders throughout the world,...
Jeffrey and Jami Downs on The Power of Streaking to Create Life Changing Results
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey and Jami Downs of StreakingMastery.com are the authors of the new book Streaking: The Simple Practice of Conscious, Consistent Actions That Cr...
Chris Byers on Remote Teams, Remote Culture and OKRs
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Byers, CEO of Formstack, an online form and data-collection platform. He has helped Formstack grow from 7 to 200 employees in the past 10 years ...
Annie Duke on Making Better Decisions by Identifying and Dismantling Hidden Biases
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Duke is a decision strategist, poker champion, and the bestselling author of Thinking in Bets. Her new book How to Decide: Simple Tools for Maki...
Allison Fallon on the Power of Writing for Clarity, Confidence and Purpose
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Fallon is an award winning author, sought after public speaker, and nationally recognized writing coach. She has coached hundreds of thousands...
Jon Acuff on Finishing, Fighting Perfectionism and Completing Your Goals
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author. In this conversation Jon talks with Erik about his book Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done ab...
Dr. Samantha Brody on Overcoming Overwhelm
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, Dr. Samantha has helped people to transform their lives with her innovative approach. Now you can use the same tested tools and guidance ...
Cait Flanders on Opting Out of Expectations and Living With Intentionality
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cait Flanders is the author of Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Year of Less. Her new book is Adventures in Opting Out: A Field Guide to Leading an...
David Smith and Brad Johnson on How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson are gender-in-the-workplace experts. Their new book is Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Wor...
David Shar on Identifying, Preventing and Dealing with Burnout
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Shar is a keynote speaker, consultant, and trainer specializing in helping organizations improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, a...
Melissa Steginus on Mindfulness, Intention and Attention
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Steginus is a mindfulness teacher and productivity coach helping people structure their work and lives to be intentional, empowering, and fulf...
John Jantsch on Resilience, Perseverance and Perspective
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker and best selling author Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine, The Referral En...
Holiday Gift Suggestions 2020
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erik runs through his top suggestions for holiday gifts to give or ask for in 2020. Kiwi Co - Promo code: beyond Fight Camp Setapp...
Greg Audino on Control, Ownership, and Mindset
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Audino is the host of the Optimal Living Advice podcast.In this conversation Greg talks with Erik about the concept of control, ownership, agency...
Firdaus Kharas on Creativity as a Key to a Remarkable Life
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Firdaus Kharas is an Author, Speaker and Founder of Chocolate Moose Media. His new book is 'Creativity: The Key to a Remarkable Life'. In this convers...
Edward Hess on Hyper-Learning and Adapting to Change in the Workplace
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Hess is a Professor of Business Administration, Batten Fellow and Batten Executive-in-Residence at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the Un...
Bryan Falchuk on Building Better Relationships with The 50 75 100 Solution
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Falchuk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Behavior Change Specialist who has coached many people to improve their lives. In his professional c...
Ashley Whillans on Being Time Smart, How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Whillans Is an assistant professor at Harvard Business School and author of TIME SMART: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life.In thi...
Top 5 Personal Productivity Books
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Erik counts down his top five personal productivity books! The Top 5 Personal Productivity Books: The Getting Things Done Workbook - Dav...
Rob Hatch on Time, Attention, Information Overload and Focus
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Hatch is the co-founder and President of Owner Media Group, providing strategies and skills for the modern business. He is also a highly sought af...
Dave Delaney on Technology and Focus, Relationships and Networking
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Delaney is a recognized leader, consultant and keynote speaker on digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking. His book is ...
Todd Henry on Motivation and Discovering the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Henry write books, podcasts and speaks internationally on creativity, leadership, productivity, and passion for work, and help people and teams ...
Julie Morgenstern on Productivity in Parenting and Relationships
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Morgenstern is a well known expert on organization and time management. The author of five best-selling books, Morgenstern has appeared on Oprah...
Paul Casey on Time Management and Maximizing Every Minute
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Casey is the owner of Growing Forward Services, and has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habi...
Andy Andrews on Having the Proper Focus, The Power of Thought and Being Truthful with Yourself
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Andrews is an author of over 20 books and sought after corporate speaker. Andy Andrews is the author of the New York Times bestsellers How Do You...
Andy Andrews on Perspective
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Andrews is an author of over 20 books and sought after corporate speaker. Andy Andrews is the author of the New York Times bestsellers How Do You...
Bruce Tulgan on The Art of Being Indispensable at Work
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Tulgan is a leading expert on young people in the workplace and one of the leading experts on leadership and management. Bruce is a best-selling...
Laura Vanderkam on How to Succeed at Remote Work
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Succes...
Cal Newport on Digital Minimalism
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Newport is the author of Deep Work and So Good They Can’t Ignore You. Cal’s latest book is Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a No...
Brooke McAlary on Rhythms, Rituals and Routines
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke McAlary of The Slow Your Home Podcast talks about creating Rhythms, Rituals and Routines to slow down and have more simplicity in your life. He...
David Allen on Developing the Skill of Outcome and Action Thinking
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Allen is the originator of GTD. GTD is the shorthand brand for “Getting Things Done“. GTD enables greater performance, capacity, and innovat...
Ian Morgan Cron on Overcoming the Productivity Hangups of Each Enneagram Type
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, Enneagram teacher, nationally recognized speaker, psychotherapist, and Episcopal priest. In his book 'The Ro...
Ian Morgan Cron on The Enneagram 101
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, Enneagram teacher, nationally recognized speaker, psychotherapist, and Episcopal priest. In his book 'The Ro...
Mike Sturm on The Wabi-Sabi Way
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Sturm is the publisher of the weekly newsletter Woolgathering, which is intended to help you think better, more creatively, and add more value to...
Mike Sturm on the Meaning of Productivity
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Sturm is the publisher of the weekly newsletter Woolgathering, which is intended to help you think better, more creatively, and add more value to...
Mike Robbins on Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Robbins is an author, thought leader and sought-after speaker who teaches people, leaders, and teams to infuse their lives and businesses with au...
Liz Fosslein on the Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Fosslien is a consultant on product design and experience design projects with companies including Salesforce, SYPartners, and Ernst & Young. ...
Melissa Steginus on Making Self-Care, Personal, Purposeful and Practical
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Steginus is a mindfulness teacher and productivity coach helping people structure their work and lives to be intentional, empowering, and fulf...
Elizabeth Emens on the Admin Tasks of Life
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Emens is a Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, and the author of Life Admin: How I Learned to Do Less, Do Better, and Live More.Elizabe...
Mamie Kanfer Stewart on Making Meetings More Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mamie Kanfer Stewart founded Meeteor, a global venture providing meeting management solutions. Through consulting and technology, Meeteor enables tea...
Chris Bailey on Hyperfocus, Mental RAM and Boredom
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of produ...
Lacy Boggs on Slow Growth and Work Life Balance
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lacy Boggs is director of The Content Direction Agency. She helps small businesses and solopreneurs teach them how to drive their own content marketin...
Michael Brues on The Power of Chronotypes and Sleep
06 May 2020
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 ...
Matt Bodnar Psychology of Business and Decision Making, Contemplative Routines and the 80/20 Principle
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Bodnar is also the Creator and Host of The Science of Success Podcast. He was named to "Forbes 30 Under 30” and partner in multiple "Inc Fastes...
Nir Eyal on Overcoming Internal and External Distractions
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nir Eyal is the bestselling author of 'Indistractable: 'How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life'.In this conversation Erik And Nir talk abo...
James Clear on Building Good Habits and Breaking Bad Ones
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entr...
How Productive Should You Be in a Crisis?
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief 15 min episode, Erik takes a few minutes to talk about two previous crisis from his past in hopes of being real about how there is no 'o...
Kate Swoboda on Courage as a Habit and Emotional Resilience
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Swoboda is author of 'The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past, and Live Your Courageous Life'. She's also Director of the C...
Michael Hyatt on Creating a Clear and Compelling Vision to Grow Your Organization
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hyatt is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company and no stranger to this podcast! His newest book is 'The Vision Driven Leader: 10 ...
Grant Baldwin on Productivity Tips for Public Speakers
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Baldwin is the founder and CEO of TheSpeakerLab.com, a training company for public speakers. He is the best-selling author of "The Successful Sp...
Anne Bogel on Overthinking, Decision Making and Self-Awareness
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Bogel is an Author, Podcaster, and Blogger. This is her third appearance on the show. Anne’s new book is Don't Overthink It - Make Better Dicis...