Film Pro Productivity

In this show, I look at how you must be able to adapt to circumstances as they come up. Flexibility means being able to pivot when problems or opportunities arise.     For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website  https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   You can find out more about the show on these links. OFFICIAL WEBSITE:  https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: @f...

In this episode, I talk about the productivity and life struggles of freelancers in 2020 and offer solutions and actions that you can take to increase your chances of success. I also list the upcoming episodes of season 5 which will be released on the 6th September.   For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   You can find out mor...

This episode is the second of my 2 part creative scams series. That’s scams that are aimed, not at the general public, but specifically at those working in the creative industries.   QUOTES: Who can I trust? You have to invest in somebody and chances are you're probably going to invest in somebody who's going to deceive you. I've been conned a couple of times, but now I'm a little more savvy. Magg...

This episode is about creative scams. That’s scams that are aimed, not at the general public, but specifically at those working in the creative industries.   QUOTES: It was the heart of any scam or fiddle -- keep the punter uncertain, or, if he is certain, make him certain of the wrong thing. Terry Pratchett We can all be conned but at what point do we realize that we're being conned and to what p...

In this episode and in the next I talk about social media marketing, personal branding and more with social media specialist and good friend Gillian Dick of the GoTo Agency in Glasgow. CONTACT GILLIAN:  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandick/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/gilliandick Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gsdick     QUOTES: Regardless of age, regardless of position, regar...

In this episode and in the next I talk about social media marketing, personal branding and more with social media specialist and good friend Gillian Dick of the GoTo Agency in Glasgow. CONTACT GILLIAN:  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliandick/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/gilliandick Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gsdick     QUOTES: Regardless of age, regardless of position, regar...

Building RESILIENCE isn’t easy, so in this show, I look at what exactly it is AND at strategies that will help you to create and maintain it.

In this episode, I discuss 10 productivity with Julian Cosky of the "Productivity Matters" podcast and discover how they can be used to make our lives more efficient and effective. CONTACT JULIAN:  Twitter: twitter.com/prodmatters Facebook: facebook.com/prodmatters Instagram: instagram.com/productivity_matters Website: https://www.productivity-matters.co.uk/ Other links: https://linktr.ee/producti...

I look today at the causes of stress and 30 ways of coping with it.   EPISODE REFERENCES: THE POWER OF "NO" - https://filmproproductivity.podbean.com/e/harnessing-the-power-of-no-episode-2/ PRIORITIZING IS THE KEY - https://filmproproductivity.podbean.com/e/prioritising-is-the-key-episode-3-prioritizing/ PERFECTIONISM & WHY TO AVOID IT - https://filmproproductivity.podbean.com/e/perfectionism-...

In this show, I talk to the highly experienced broadcaster, trainer and manager DAVID THOMAS of DAVID THOMAS MEDIA who has a keen interest in personal development and the professional motivation of others, honed through years as a team leader and trainer. This is one, not to be missed. CONTACT DAVID: https://davidthomasmedia.com/contact/ Official Website: https://davidthomasmedia.com/ Twitter: @dt...

Today's show looks at why and how we get addicted to comfort eating (aka emotional eating) to try and solve our problems. Inevitably though it leaves us with feelings of dissatisfaction and guilt.

In this show, I talk with KEYNOTE SPEAKER and MINDEST COACH, DEE BLEAKLEY, about how the right mindset, coupled with taking action, will lead you to success.  CONTACT DEE:  https://www.deebleakley.com/contact Official Website:  www.deebleakley.com Twitter: @DeeBleakley Instagram: @deebleakley QUOTES: A positive mindset, not a doomsday mentality, supports being exceptional. Wayne Dyer   The next sh...

This is the 2nd episode of season 4. In this show, I look into what "information overload" actually means in the context of both the coronavirus scare and more generally on our everyday life and I also offer up advice on how to deal with it.

In this episode, the first of season 4, I offer up advice on dealing with anxiety in your day to day life and during the current crisis. This is being released in response to the Covid19 situation.   QUOTES: The physical symptoms of fight or flight are what the human body has learned over thousands of years to operate efficiently and at the highest level...anxiety is a cognitive interpretation of...

This episode features relaxation sounds referred to during episode 57. Please use them for meditation and relaxation. https://filmproproductivity.podbean.com/e/coping-with-anxiety-and-taking-back-control-episode-57/ Please go to https://www.filmproproductivity.com / for more information.

In this episode (not to downplay the seriousness of what we face and the repercussions of self-isolation and the coronavirus) I suggest 5 productive activities we can engage in whilst in our self-isolation bubbles that will further our lives and career and bring us closer to overall success. I also discuss worry and fear and how to deal with it. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW JINNY DITZLER - YOUR BES...

In this episode, I discuss the nuts and bolts of putting together creative projects and how that relates to productivity techniques etc with fellow podcaster, writer and filmmaker Ian O'Neill. LINKS TO IAN'S PROJECTS HOW THEY DID IT FILMMAKING PODCAST LINK: http://howtheydidit.buzzsprout.com/ TWITTER: @hfilmmaking TWITTER 2: @ianwrites INSTAGRAM: @howthediditfilmmaking FACEBOOK: https://www.facebo...

This is my second mailbag episode where I answer questions from listeners.   You can read a full transcript of this show on the official website @ https://www.filmproproductivity.com/post/episode53   This is also the first episode where the show title has changed to FILM PRO PRODUCTIVITY & SUCCESS   QUOTES: Building smart processes to streamline the workflow can make the work easier and the re...

This episode is an "off the cuff" style show (unscripted) where I talk about my new experiences in planning the year ahead using Jinny Ditzler's excellent book MY BEST YEAR YET.   You can listen to my previous episode on her book here: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/post/episode16    You can buy the book on these links: AMAZON USA: (This link is NOT monetized) https://www.amazon.com/Your-Best...

Today’s show not only marks the end of season 3 but it also celebrates the first 50 episodes and a NEW YEAR with new hopes and possibilities. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: “Learn from yesterday, live for today.” - Albert Einstein “Learning the lessons of the past allows you to walk boldly in the light without...

Let's talk about Imposter (or impostor - here's some argument about this) syndrome and how you can overcome it. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: “…the exaggerated esteem in which my lifework is held makes me very ill at ease. I feel compelled to think of myself as an involuntary swindler.” - Albert Einstein “When...

Don’t be offended! Today I look at how we are manipulated by the press to become outraged and how this nonsense affects our productivity.   For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: “We are dominated by the relatively small number of persons who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they...

Today I will be talking about AFFIRMATIONS and how they can be used to change your life.  For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: “An affirmation is almost like a mantra. It does not really matter if what you are affirming is not totally true as yet. By repeating an affirmation over and over again, it becomes embedded i...

Today I’ll be tackling a form of behaviour which I see more and more often, and it took me a number of years to realise that BULLIES are as much a part of adult life as they were in school - but I’ve had enough of them, and I have started calling them out when they raise their ugly heads. They don’t like it though. They don’t like it at all.... For a full transcript of this episode please go to th...

Today I am answering questions sent in by listeners. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/   Quotes: “I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” ― Mark Twain “Better a good enemy than a bad friend.” -  Plato “Live in such a way that if someone should talk badly of you, no one would believe it.”...