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 breaking barriers in the realm of financial wellness. Throughout our conversation, we deep-dive into the motivating factors behind the inception of her company, exploring the challenges, prejudices, and anxieties that individuals often grapple with when handling their personal finances. We also take a journey through the origin story of the Financial Gym and uncover the secrets behind its success. Prepare for an insightful discuss ..read more

I want to introduce you to a transformative concept that has revolutionized my approach to productivity. It’s called “The Productivity Diet,” and it’s all about striking the delicate balance between quality and quantity in our daily lives. Just like any diet, it’s not a quick fix, but a sustainable lifestyle that fuels our productivity over time. In a world that values constant busyness and the pressure to do more, we often overlook the importance of quality in our work. We become obsessed with ticking off tasks on our to-do lists, without considering the impact on our well-being and the long ..read more

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 the President and CEO of Full Focus and co-host of the popular Business Accelerator podcast. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Megan shares her insights on how to improve our relationship with time, cultivate productivity, and achieve balance in our lives. Key Discussion Points Megan Hyatt Miller’s background, her role at Full Focus, and her experience as a co-host on Lead to Win An introduction to “Mind Your Mindset” a ..read more

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 making the most of our time and working smarter. With her innovative approach, Donna challenges traditional thinking around leadership, productivity, and workplace efficacy. Key Discussion Points Donna McGeorge’s background and her journey to becoming a productivity coach The concept behind “The 1-Day Refund” and how it can transform our approach to time management The importance of capacity and energy in achieving productivity and ..read more

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 speaker dedicated to promoting positive change through listening. As a marketing and technology veteran, he has worked with major organizations, including Microsoft, Google, and HSBC, to transform leadership through effective listening. We cover topics such as the importance of eye contact, the nuances of communication, and even touch on my own “hometown” messaging. Oscar provides valuable insights throughout, and we’re excited for yo ..read more

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 joins us to delve deeper into the GTD methodology and how it has evolved since its inception in 2001. While there were some technical difficulties during our conversation, this episode is still a must-listen for anyone looking to streamline their productivity. Throughout the episode, David shares some insightful thoughts on GTD, including his involvement in writing the new book, Getting Things Done for Teens, and why he believes t ..read more

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, an unorthodox pastor, and an entrepreneur, and he’s the founder of X Quadrant. Richard is also a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams. During our chat, we talked about his book, where we covered a lot of interesting topics. We started by exploring the idea of firefighting, and how it can prevent us from making time for strategy. We also delved into the phrasing we use when trying to f ..read more

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, an unorthodox pastor, and an entrepreneur, and he’s the founder of X Quadrant. Richard is also a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams. During our chat, we talked about his book, where we covered a lot of interesting topics. We started by exploring the idea of firefighting, and how it can prevent us from making time for strategy. We also delved into the phrasing we use when trying to f ..read more

Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy! I’m excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who’s a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It’s funny how we haven’t met in person yet, but that’s just how life goes sometimes. Mike is a behavioral scientist, organizational psychologist, and a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He’s also been published in prestigious academic journals like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. Mike’s work has been featured in many well-known publications ..read more

Every week I have a daily theme where I give my overarching focus to planning. The key to planning isn’t just making sure you have your external commitments locked down and taken care of in the days ahead. It’s also to make sure that you’ve got your internal commitments locked down. You need to make sure you’re balancing commitments. But, strangely, we often do this in reverse order. That means we are forsaking our internal goals for external demands. It’s challenging to break the habit of dealing with and ensuring that your external commitments are taken care of before your internal ones are ..read more