Task, Time, Energy: The Purpose-Filled Productivity Podcast

What is your dream right now? For the past year and a half, we've been asking our guests that question at the end of these podcast episodes. This episode is all about dreams. As we bid farewell to some dreams, new ones begin. Let's create a cooler world: https://creatingacoolerworld.com/ Make time for what's important. Visit https://scottmillercoaching.com/ .

“Our core values are not in a 3-ring binder sitting on a shelf in my office. They're emblazoned on our website. They're in our conference room. We talk about it all the time.” This is one of the things you’ll hear James La Barrie say when he talks about the values that guide his company, Beyond Marketing. James is an accomplished entrepreneur who now serves as president of Beyond Marketi...

Can you imagine performing in an energetic, two-person, 90-minute play where you’re on stage for almost the entire show, engaging in fast-paced witty banter with your co-star? Now imagine rehearsing and performing in that play while also performing with an improv team, teaching an Improv 101 course, and helping your mom recover from surgery. And all of this is happening while you’re preparing to m...

How can an organization achieve dramatic growth? And how can a certain level of conflict help a team succeed? What is a "not-to-do" list, and why is it useful to have one? Ganesh Venkataramanan is the Vice President of Presales of a leading industrial software company. He has over 20 years of experience in the simulation and training domain. Ganesh has a proven track record of growing in...

Traveling for work can be exhausting. How can we stay happy and healthy while doing a job that requires extensive travel? Colin Ryan is a comedic financial speaker who uses humor, storytelling, and motivation to bring the dry subject of personal finance to life. He has spoken to over 500,000 students and adults across North America, and was named one of the top 10 financial presenters in the U.S....

What is Boabom? And what does it have to do with mindfulness? We've talked about mindfulness a lot in recent episodes. We've talked about research involving mindfulness, learned how mindfulness is being used in healthcare settings, and heard from successful people who find that mindfulness practice plays an important role in their lives. But it's useful and interesting to remember t...

Yemado is the Director of the Boston School of Boabom and the founder of the Boabom Journey App and Video Course. In this bonus episode, Yemado guides us through a short breathing exercise and breathing meditation. The Boston School of Boabom is at https://bostonboabom.com/ Make time for what's important. Visit https://scottmillercoaching.com/ .

How is mindfulness being used in healthcare settings? And what lessons are being learned in those settings that we might apply in other aspects of life? Dr. Isabel Roth is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in the Program on Integrative Medicine in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. When she was in high school a...

We recently had the pleasure of recording a podcast episode with Dr. Isabel Roth, a Research Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Some of Dr. Roth's work focuses on mindfulness practices and ways of making them available to people who might benefit from them. You can hear our whole conversation in the next full episode of the podcast, Epis...

“Students with social capital and family networks tend to get the bulk of the meaningful work-based learning opportunities that exist in the world.” District C is working to change that. If you think it's important for high school students to learn practical skills that will help them succeed as adults, you'll like what District C is doing. District C is a nonprofit organization founded...

Jon Kolkin is a doctor who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. He is also a musician, an experienced international speaker, an award-winning photographer, and has been involved in humanitarian efforts around the globe for 20 years. Jon is president of the Shades of Compassion Foundation, an organization that supports women’s health, education, animal protection, and other initiatives a...

It’s not easy to make a bold decision. That’s especially true if we know that other people in our lives don't approve of the decision. People will often put subtle pressure on us—or not-so-subtle pressure—to encourage us to stick with the status quo. Ten years ago, Amy Knott Parrish decided to be sober. She saw what alcohol was doing to her life. She knew that being sober was the best choice...

Imagine going to college while raising three children. You're also working a "part time" job that's actually full time. How could you possibly do all of this and still make time for things you enjoy? Elisabeth Farnsworth Grant found a way. Elisabeth grew up in a very religious household where a woman’s role in life was clearly defined for her. She married and started a family a...

Geshe Gelek Choda became a Buddhist monk when he was seven years old. He traveled from his home in Sikkim in northeastern India to Bylakuppe in the south, where monks who had escaped from Tibet were rebuilding the Sera Je Monastery. When Geshe Gelek arrived to join Sera Je, the beautiful buildings that stand today were not built yet. The monks were living in crude tents. Geshe Gelek  immediately m...

Imagine sitting down with a skydiver who has made 16,000 jumps, holds multiple world records, and has been inducted into the Skydiving Hall of Fame. Imagine that she talks you through a world record formation skydiving attempt, from the careful planning on the ground, through the ride up in the airplane, through the jump itself, opening a parachute, landing, and then excitedly gathering with your...

Graham Downey is a graduate of Yale Law School who scored a 180—the highest score possible—on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). After law school, Graham taught LSAT prep courses and tutored students for a test prep company, sharing his knowledge with other people striving to master the test. The LSAT is one of the most challenging graduate-level entrance exams. It can be frustrating and stress...

What happens when the things that give our lives purpose and meaning no longer feel… meaningful? Luke Iorio is the past President and CEO of iPEC, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Luke was at the pinnacle of a very successful career with iPEC when he completely burned out. In this episode, Luke talks about what led to that personal and professional crisis and what he learned...

Why do time management systems so often fail to help people make lasting changes? Why do leaders sometimes have trouble helping team members manage their tasks and time? What responsibilities do leaders have—and what should their employees be doing—to ensure that teams communicate effectively about tasks and deadlines? In this episode, Dr. Beth Banks Cohn talks about these situations and other cha...

Why do we procrastinate? And what can we do about it? Want to hear what a neuropsychologist has to say about this? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Byers talks about procrastination, feeling overwhelmed, and taking a healthy approach to developing habits that serve our long-term goals. A self-proclaimed "neuroscience nerd" with a Ph. D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Byers is CEO of Rocky Mounta...

I’ve enjoyed the conversations that I’ve had with all of our podcast guests, but this one might qualify as the most fun so far. My guest for this episode is Chris Ryan, co-founder and CEO of Silverquicken. Chris has an infectious and inspiring fascination with knowledge and learning. It’s led him to some impressive successes as a student and educator. He holds a degree in physics from Harvard and...

Is online dating a waste of time? Some people would say it is. In this episode you'll hear from two people who found it to be a very good use of their time. Who are these weirdos, you ask? Listen and find out! As a bonus, here's a link to the TED Talk that we mention in this episode: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_webb_how_i_hacked_online_dating Make time for what's important. Visit...

Dr. Sara Waltz cared for animals as veterinarian before becoming Area Medical Director for a network of veterinary hospitals. She now works as a Director of Learning and Development for Petfolk, a growing veterinary practice with multiple locations in North Carolina, balancing that role with her responsibilities as a wife and the mom of two toddlers while also working with her husband to care for...

Becoming a veterinarian isn’t easy. After conquering the challenges of vet school, Dr. Sara Waltz cared for animals as veterinarian before becoming Area Medical Director for a network of veterinary hospitals. She now balances the challenges of working as Director of Learning and Development for Petfolk, a growing veterinary practice with multiple locations in North Carolina, with her responsibilit...

Pop quiz! Imagine that you didn’t get much sleep last night. (Maybe you don’t have to imagine. Maybe you didn’t!) What are five ways that a sleep deficit might be affecting your productivity and performance? What is the greatest benefit that you might gain by improving your sleep habits? My answers to these questions have changed significantly since talking with neuroscientist and sleep expert Dr....

Louise Greene has a fairly straightforward, no-nonsense approach to completing tasks and keeping her life organized. In this episode, she shares her ideas about managing her time, the benefits of limiting the amount of “stuff” we buy and keep, and habits that she built in the past which are now helping her live life the way she wants to live. Make time for what's important. Visit https://scot...