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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Mike Vardy

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Business

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mikevardy.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

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...

FROM THE VAULT: James Clear Talks About Atomic Habits 26.07.2023

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 . We're going back into the vault for this episode for a conversation that I had in January 2019 with the one and only James Clear. James is best known as the author of A...

Josselyne Herman Saccio Talks About The Art of Being Unmissable With 19.07.2023

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 . Josselyne Herman Saccio joins the show to discuss her work helping people transform limiting beliefs and shift from a place of reaction to creation. She is a transforma...

Peter Ivanov Talks About Powering Up Virtual Teams 12.07.2023

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 "A Productive Conversation," I'm joined by Peter Ivanov. Peter is an inspiring keynote speaker, renowned for his expertise in virtual teams and futur...

Terry Cralle Talks About The Relationship Between Sleep And Productivity 05.07.2023

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 chat with Terry Cralle, a registered nurse based in Washington DC, and the conversation dives into the topic of sleep and its impact on productivity...

FROM THE VAULT: Keith Ferrazzi talks about Leading Without Authority 28.06.2023

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, I revisit my conversation with Keith Ferrazzi from May 2020. The discussion centers around leading without authority, breaking down silo...

Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 2) 21.06.2023

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 second part of my podcast conversation with Asian Efficiency's Thanh Pham, we explore various aspects of productivity, time management, and the impact of AI. The...

Thanh Pham talks about His Productivity Journey (Part 1) 14.06.2023

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 first part of my podcast conversation with Thanh Pham, founder of Asian Efficiency, we explored our shared experiences in the productivity space. We discussed th...

FROM THE VAULT: Marshall Goldsmith talks about The Earned Life 07.06.2023

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 dive into an enriching conversation with the renowned Marshall Goldsmith, a giant in the field of productivity and leadership. It was only a little o...

FROM THE VAULT: Getting Back to Happy with Marc and Angel Chernoff 31.05.2023

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 . On this episode of the podcast originally released in May 2018, I spoke with Marc and Angel Chernoff. Marc and Angel are the authors of the book Getting Back To Happy:...

Shannon McLay talks about Why Money Matters 24.05.2023

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 . On this episode, I'm joined by an exceptional guest, Shannon McClay. Shannon is the CEO and founder of the Financial Gym, a revolutionary financial services company bre...

Megan Hyatt Miller talks about Minding Your Mindset 17.05.2023

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 special guest Megan Hyatt Miller, co-author of "Mind Your Mindset: The Science that Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking." Megan is th...

Donna McGeorge talks about The 1-Day Refund 10.05.2023

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 thrilled to have Donna McGeorge, author of "The 1-Day Refund" and a renowned productivity coach, join me for an insightful conversation about makin...

Oscar Trimboli talks about Deep Listening 03.05.2023

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 dive into an engaging discussion with Oscar Trimboli. Oscar is an author, the host of the award-winning podcast Deep Listening , and a keynote speake...

FROM THE VAULT: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen 26.04.2023

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 back to another vault episode! This week I am excited to feature my conversation with David Allen , the creator of the Getting Things Done methodology. David jo...

Richard Medcalf talks about XQuadrant 19.04.2023

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 had a fantastic conversation with Richard Medcalf , the author of the book "Making Time for Strategy". He's a unique blend of a McKinsey consultant,...

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