Mike Vardy

A Productive Conversation

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Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your relationship with time and find balance in a busy world. Subscribe and join the conversation—because a...

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Author

Mike Vardy

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Business

Podcast website

mikevardy.com

Latest episode

Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

Ben Kirk Talks About Productivity, Routines, and Overcoming Obstacles 17.01.2024

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . Welcome to Episode 510 of our podcast, where I had the pleasure of hosting Ben Kirk , an expert in productivity coaching. In this enlightening conversation, we delved d...

PM Talks S1E1: (Mostly) Paper Planners 10.01.2024

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . Welcome to the inaugural episode of our monthly series, "PM Talks," where my good friend Patrick Rhone and I delve into a myriad of topics, each leading to incredibly p...

Jim Vaselopulos Talks About Achieving Clarity in Business and Life 03.01.2024

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this insightful episode, I sat down with Jim Vaselopulos , the author of "Clarity: Business Wisdom to Work Less and Achieve More." Jim shared his profound insights o...

FROM THE VAULT: Angela Crocker Talks About Mastering Digital Decluttering 27.12.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this enlightening episode originally broadcast in December 2017, I had the opportunity to chat with Angela Crocker, an expert in digital decluttering and organizatio...

Justin Chen Talks About Harnessing Feedback for Entrepreneurial Success 20.12.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . Welcome to our latest episode, where I had the pleasure of conversing with Justin Chen , co-founder of PickFu . Our discussion delved into the intricacies of consumer i...

Matt Martin Talks About AI-Enhanced Productivity and Time Management 13.12.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In Episode 505 of our podcast, we are excited to welcome Matt Martin , a visionary in the intersection of AI, productivity, and time management. Matt and I delve into t...

Russel Lolacher Talks About Relationships At Work 06.12.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this episode of the podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Russel Lolacher , a good friend of mine and a visionary in the realms of leadership and workplace culture. Russe...

FROM THE VAULT: Juliet Funt Talks About Embracing White Space for Productivity 29.11.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this episode "from the vault", originally released in November 2021, I had the pleasure of chatting with Juliet Funt , author of "A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativi...

Dan Pontefract Talks About Redefining Work-Life Balance 22.11.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In today's podcast, I had an engaging conversation with Dan Pontefract , a renowned leadership strategist, about the nuanced aspects of work-life balance and productivi...

Brian Johnson Talks About Mastering Life's Ultimate Game 15.11.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this enlightening episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Brian Johnson , a thinker and writer who delves deep into the art of living a productive lif...

David Allen Talks About Mastering Productivity in a Remote World 08.11.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In episode 500 of our podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the productivity guru David Allen in Lisbon at Running Remote. We dove deep into the evolution of...

Milos Belcevic Talks About Applying Product Management Principles to Life 01.11.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this episode we delve deep with Milos Belcevic as he shares his enlightening perspective on applying product management principles to foster personal growth. Milos n...

FROM THE VAULT: Aaron Mahnke Talks About Crafting 'Lore', Mastering Productivity, and Navigating a Podcasting Caree 25.10.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . Originally aired in March 2016, this episode features the incredibly talented Aaron Mahnke , creator of the renowned podcast, Lore, and the mastermind behind Grim &...

Josh Fonger Talks About Adopting a Systems Mindset for Business Success 18.10.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be in conversation with Josh Fonger , a distinguished consultant, coach, speaker, and the CEO of WTS Enterprises. With his expertise...

James Swanwick Talks About Sleep, Productivity, and Alcohol-Free Living 11.10.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . I’m excited to bring  James Swanwick  into our conversation for this episode of the podcast. As an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, and former ESPN SportsCen...

Erik Fisher Talks About Navigating Productivity, Avoiding Burnout, and Podcast Evolution 04.10.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . My guest for this episode, Erik Fisher , is the voice behind the "Beyond the To-Do List" – a podcast that has been going strong since 2012. Erik and I delve into the ad...

FROM THE VAULT: David Sparks Talks About Productivity, Task Management, And The Value Of Journaling 27.09.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this episode from September of 2014, David Sparks , fondly known as "MacSparky," joins the conversation to reminisce about the evolving landscape of task management...

Mark Mears Talks About Purposeful Growth and Leadership 20.09.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this episode I'm joined by Mark Mears , the founder and chief growth officer for L.E.A.F. Growth Ventures. A visionary business leader, he's been recognized as a #1...

Jon Acuff Talks About Tapping Into Potential And Goal Setting 13.09.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . This week's episode features the insightful and dynamic Jon Acuff . Over the years, Jon has penned numerous books, with "All It Takes Is A Goal" being his ninth venture...

Andrea S. Kramer And Alton B. Harris Talk About Combatting Workplace Bias 06.09.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the nuances of workplace bias with none other than Andrea Kramer and Alton Harris . Married to each other, Andie and A...

FROM THE VAULT: Charlie Gilkey Talks About Productivity, Projects, And The Process Of Writing 30.08.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . Welcome to this special revisit of my conversation with Charlie Gilkey . Originally broadcast in September 2019, Charlie shares insights into the world of productivity,...

Constance Dierickx Talks About Meta-Leadership Insights And Decision Mastery 23.08.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this episode I have the privilege of conversing with Constance Dierickx , Ph. D., famously known as The Decision Doctor®. A trusted advisor to boards and senior exec...

Stephanie Chandler Talks About Non-Fiction Publishing And Community Building 16.08.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . I'm admittedly taking a bit of a selfish turn in this episode as I get to chat with the renowned Stephanie Chandler . Stephanie, an acclaimed author of "The Nonfiction...

Vinay Pitankar Talks About Process Management 09.08.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In the latest episode of "A Productive Conversation", yours truly (Mike Vardy) and guest Vinay Patankar delve into the intricacies of process versus project management....

Marc Lesser Talks About Finding Clarity 02.08.2023

This episode is brought to you by Your Clockwise Week—a personalized weekly structure built around your actual life, not an ideal one. If your week feels full but not fitting, you can learn more at mikevardy.com/yourclockwiseweek . In this enlightening episode, I engage in a meaningful (and productive) conversation with Marc Lesser . Marc is a multifaceted leader with roles as a CEO, executive coa...

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