Productivity Gladiator

Brian Nelson-Palmer shares 14 creative prompts to leverage generative AI (like ChatGPT) to supercharge your productivity at work and in your personal life. This is especially relevant to Project Managers and Aspiring Leaders. From data analysis to contract summaries to infusing humor into speeches, he provides practical examples of how AI can be your "brilliant intern." He also introduces his new...

Chris Croft, an author and speaker on productivity and happiness, joins Brian on the show to share his unique "productivity animal" framework. He explains how different animal personalities represent different combinations of goals, efficiency, enjoyment, and achievement. The banter between Chris and Brian is humorous and insightful. Take the quiz to find out your Productivity Animal, and tune in...

Dean Karrel, a sales trainer and career advisor, joins Brian to discuss everyday sales tactics that can be used to influence and persuade, not just in a sales role but in all aspects of life - with kids, family, bosses, and clients. They discuss emotional intelligence, listening, understanding the other person's perspective, telling stories, being prepared, focusing on benefits over features, buil...

Ever been in a meeting and thought “UGH, this meeting could have been an email?” This episode is a massive knowledge share, where Brian reveals some of the tips, tricks, and hacks he teaches in his training on this topic. It’s time to pull back the curtain on meeting efficiency, effectiveness, and skill. See the full details and links on the episode's page. ***************************** Links to R...

Can we be productive at work without ruining our own wellbeing? Jeanette Bronée shares insights gained while recovering from burnout and losing both parents. We discuss tangible ways individuals and leaders can shift perspectives to promote sustainable productivity grounded in humanity and wellbeing. See the full details and links on the episode's page. ***************************** Links to Refer...

Dr. Todd Dewett joins Brian to dive into story telling at work and at home. They uncovered tips and tactics on how to tell better stories, when to leverage the power of a story, and where stories are most effective. These hacks will help you level up your story telling game, so you’ll shine even brighter at work, and in your personal life. See the full details and links on the episode's page. ****...

Eric Girard joins Brian as a co-host to unveil 10 time management hacks for new managers, empowering them to balance their increased responsibilities efficiently. These hacks will help you carve out the time necessary to fulfill your team's needs while handling your personal responsibilities. See the full details and links on the episode's page . ***************************** Links to References I...

Chris Westfall joins Brian on the show to dissect what it is that makes a winning elevator pitch. He is a regular contributor to Forbes, the author of The NEW Elevator Pitch, and one of the most sought-after business coaches & keynote speakers in the world. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/dissecting-a-winning-elevator-pitch-w...

Christopher Lind, Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed and industry thought leader around AI, joins Brian to talk about AI & The Human Experience, with practical applications and implications of AI for employees and supervisors right now at work. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/ai-the-human-experience-with-christopher-lind-pract...

Brian Glass, Attorney and Host of the Time Freedom For Lawyers podcast, joins Productivity Gladiator to talk about Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices for people that work in a billable hours career, and passive income strategies. See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/billable-hours-life-balance-tips-passive-income-with-time-fre...

In this episode, April Myers, a Vice President and Realtor with RLAH @Properties, joins Brian to talk about Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices for people that work on Commission.  See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/commission-sales-life-balance-mistakes-best-practices-with-realtor-vp-april-myers Today’s Guest April Myer...

In this episode, Soness Stevens, the Original TEDx Speaker Coach, joins Brian to talk about getting, giving, & excelling at, a TEDx Talk. This episode is a departure from the normal episode, since Brian’s TEDx talk went live and went viral, Brian’s received a lot of questions about how to get a TEDx talk, and tips or advice on giving one. This episode with Soness shares solid answers to those...

In this episode, Brian shares his “year in review” for 2022, the process he uses to create the review, a template so you can try your own, and the steps he follows to automate the reminders to check back in throughout the year(s) to see if you’re still on track. Link for the full page with all the details, the video, and more, for this episode: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/my-yea...

In this episode, Maggie Gough, Chief Operating Officer of The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) joins Brian to talk about the right and wrong metrics to measure life balance and wellness. Link for the full page with all the details, the video, and more, for this episode: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/maggie-gough-right-wrong-metrics-to-measure-life-balance-and-wellness Today’s...

In this episode, Haysing Han, founder of H. Manifest joins Brian to talk about the ways productivity should create capacity to advance your life & career. If you only give 110% to your tasks, without any capacity left to network, or meet with a mentor, then you’ll only ever get more tasks instead of advancement. Link for the full page with all the details of this episode: https://www.productiv...

Full Episode Link: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/workr-beeing-49-tips-to-manage-stress-in-a-hectic-work-environment TODAY’S GUESTS DR. KATINA SAWYER & DR. PATRICIA GRABAREK CO-FOUNDERS OF WORKR BEEING https://workrbeeing.com/ instagram.com/workrbeeing/   facebook.com/workrbeeing/   Community:  https://workrbeeing.memberful.com/join   On the show we found ou...

Your workload just tripled, what do you do? How do you handle it? Perhaps someone on your team leaves for another job, or someone gets pulled for another project, or maybe a new initiative starts. All the sudden you find yourself with two to three times the work you had before. What can you do to help manage all that extra work? How do you handle all that overwhelm? How does your work life balance...

In this episode Brian and Paul dive into work-life balance, looking at it through the lens of what you CAN control as an employee and as a supervisor., setting aside the things that are out of your control like company culture and policies. Moving past the helpless feeling of “there’s nothing I can do”. The full detail on this episode, the guest, links from the episode, as well as Productivity Gla...

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