GTD Connect Slice Of Gtd Life Library

Doug Miller has been practicing GTD since before it was called GTD. You'll hear him talk about his journey from carrying his commitments in his head, to a paper planner, to a Palm Pilot, to his present setup with Outlook. Beyond the GTD tools, he has plenty to say about realizing that the methodology is about moving beyond the tools, to the point where you can pay attention to what really has your...

Lisa Hinkley is a GTD enthusiast, as well as the Associate Vice President for Career & Professional Development at Lake Forest College. In this Slice of GTD Life, you'll hear her talk about how her practice has evolved, and how she continues to improve her productivity. In the last few minutes of the interview, Lisa mentions technical and adaptive changes, and the idea of immunity to change . It's...

We hope you enjoy this new Slice of GTD Life, with Heather Lakatos. You may recognize her from her scuba avatar in the forums. She's a chemical engineer by training, with work that takes her all over the world. You may find that she's quite modest about her GTD skills, considering her obvious proficiency. You'll hear about her journey from paper to digital. Part of the reason for that transition i...

Get ready to think creatively with Michael Burtt. He's the Artistic Director at Making Room, which seeks "to return art to its rightful place in everyday life as a bridge between our inner and exterior worlds." He speaks about the distinction between really thinking and just having "thoughtlets," and about using GTD as a contemplative tool. According to Michael, if you give yourself the room, you'...

Carol Walker is an instructional coach, former classroom teacher, and big-picture thinker about GTD in education. She describes how GTD has helped her navigate changes in her areas of focus, handling greater levels of responsibility. She strives to teach students and educators how to relate to productivity concepts, so that they can learn how to learn.

Kate Hurley directs the Shelter Medicine Program at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After listening to her, you may also think she's a psychologist, philosopher, and economist. She shares two terrific keys for getting started with GTD, that also apply for advanced GTDers. Her talent for finding parallels between GTD and other areas of her life is instructive and inspiring.

Dave Stroup shares how GTD has helped him as a project manager for a large design and construction firm, and how he is bringing GTD into his organization, as a candidate in our Certified Trainer Program. Listen in as Dave ranges gracefully from the big picture of GTD to the tactical implementation that makes his systems work seamlessly.

Musician Evan Taubenfeld and entertainment lawyer Danny Passman join David Allen and Coach Kelly Forrister in an inspiring conversation about GTD for creative people. Lots of wonderful nuggets in this one about finding the creative spark within the structure of a GTD system.

Rob Randall, a course designer, shares how he makes GTD work in his personal and professional life. He also gives a great reframe for how he stays motivated to do the Weekly Review.

Join David Allen and Kelly Forrister on a rich conversation with long-time GTD enthusiasts Mark Jantzen and Allen Atkins . Mark and Allen share about their long-term success with the GTD methodology and how GTD has helped their stability, clarity, and focus.

This Slice of GTD Life features two wonderful doctors and GTD enthusiasts in our GTD community: Dr. Julie Flagg and Dr. Julian Goldman. They join David Allen and Coach Kelly Forrister in a lively and heartfelt discussion about how GTD has helped their stability, clarity, and focus.

Siobhan Burland Ross shares how she uses GTD in her work as an environmental engineer. She is a great example of how to balance a huge volume of complex projects, multiple direct reports, and busy home life--with grace and ease.

Hear GTD enthusiast Sarah Tolland describe her GTD system, including how she manages projects, interruptions, collection on-the-go, and short cycles of completion. Sarah's enthusiasm for GTD and joy about her workflow and tools is palpable.

Long-time GTDers and GTD Connect ambassadors Barb Bailey and Dena Dahilig have a casual chat with Coach Kelly Forrister about what's fun and motivating for them in their GTD practice and work as small business owners. Hear some tips for getting GTD to stick and enjoying the process along the way.

Listen in on this unique Slice of GTD Life with Dave Egan. He shares the creative questions he uses to keep himself engaged and on track with GTD, such as "How is my mind engaged with the world?" and "What are my shadowy things?"

Dave Littlehales shares how he applies GTD to his work in the non-profit world, what tools he's using for his GTD systems, and current GTD challenges and wins.

Mark Dillon, a facilities manager at a thriving special events property, shares how he manages his GTD system. You'll hear about his workflow tools, how he captures on the go and around the property, tracking delegated and team projects, and more. Or, watch the video version .

Dena, a graphic designer, shares how GTD helps her run her small business, how she uses a paper planner for her lists, the unique place she does her Weekly Reviews, and more. Or, watch video version . You can also connect with Dena in the member forums .

Carolyn shares how she uses GTD to manage her workflow as an executive assistant supporting a team, in addition to owning a successful small business with her spouse. She talks about doing two Weekly Reviews every week, handling short cycles of completion, and her helpful tip for those just getting started with GTD.

Victoria Bampton shares how she handles a massive amount of daily email input, runs a successful photography-related business, uses OmniFocus, and more.

Listen in on a fascinating interview with Evelyn, who recently defended her doctoral dissertation with highest honors. Learn how she tracks academic projects, deals with volumes of "nice to read" input, and her practical tips for getting started with GTD.

Bjorn, an IT consultant, shares how becoming a father inspired him to implement GTD. Hear how he manages his GTD system using Google tools, how the Weekly Review is his critical feedback loop, and more.

Come into the world of Oogie McGuire --sheep farmer, techie and GTD aficionado. Here how she balances a demanding schedule on the farm with time for creative hobbies and her GTD practice.

Enyo, a technical consultant living in Ghana, shares her journey with GTD. Hear what she uses for tools, how she manages her projects, zeros out inbox several times a day, easily completes the Weekly Review, and more. A fascinating interview with an exceptionally talented GTD aficionado.

Hear how a college professor applies GTD to her academic work and personal life, including managing classes as projects, sharing GTD with her students, essential gear, and more.