

Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life
Erik Fisher
Conversations with productivity experts, authors, and creatives on how to implement productivity strategies in both your professional and personal life. The goal as you listen is to help you gain perspective, practical knowledge, and productivity insights for living a whole life that goes Beyond The To-Do List.
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Jan 10, 2022 • 48min
Dr. Michael Breus on Recapturing Your Energy and Reclaiming Your Sleep
Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine.Michael was previously on the show to talk about his book The Power of When: Discover Your ChronotypeIn this conversation Michael talks with Erik about his new book he co-wrote with soulcycle founding instructor Stacey Griffith Energize!This episode is brought to you by:
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Jan 3, 2022 • 37min
Don Khouri on Knowing When to Say Yes
Don Khouri has spent decades studying productivity as a PhD in human and organizational systems, corporate VP, speaker, and executive coach. In his quest to understand the secrets of the most productive people, he discovered the missing link in current productivity systems: they tell you how to manage projects and to-do lists, but don't show you how to determine what gets put on your plate in the first place.Don's new book is 'When to say Yes - The 5 Steps to Protect Your Time'. In this episode Don shares ways to protect your time, knowing how to triage requests and knowing when to say yes to incoming opportunities.Mentioned in this episode:"Why You Should Eliminate Your Free Time"This episode is brought to you by:
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Dec 20, 2021 • 46min
Katie Krimitsos on Meditation and Achieving Balance as a Working Mom
Katie Krimitsos is a long time podcaster and business woman and the creator of The Women’s Meditation Network where she produces a number of highly effective meditation podcasts to help women feel more calm, less stress and anxiety and more confident.In this episode Katie lays out her approach to achieving a centered and productive lifestyle, how meditation differs depending on your personality, and how she is achieving balance while managing both a household and a growing business.This episode is brought to you by:Breathwrk - Get 40% off Breathwrk Pro!
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Dec 13, 2021 • 39min
Linda Bonnar on Managing Your Thoughts and Making Change Manageable
Linda Bonnar is a Personal & Corporate Coach, Author, Trainer and Educational Wellbeing Consultant based in New York City. Her latest book is 'Just Three Things: Bite-size ways to transform your life'.In this episode Linda addresses dealing with your inner critic, imposter syndrome, managing stress and making change more manageable.This episode is brought to you by:
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Dec 6, 2021 • 48min
Mike Sturm on Mastering Prioritization, Focus and Motivation
Mike Sturm is the publisher of the weekly newsletter Woolgathering, which is intended to help you think better, more creatively, and add more value to your life and work. His first book is Be, Think, Do Essays on Personal Development and Productivity. His second book is The Wabi-Sabi WayIn this episode Mike shares his personal productivity workflow 'The Today System'. He created this system to achieve what other productivity systems were lacking: a sense of personalization, gamification and daily satisfaction.Mike Sturm https://thetodaysystem.comPrevious episodes with Mike Sturm:
Mike Sturm on the Meaning of Productivity
Mike Sturm on The Wabi-Sabi Way
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Nov 29, 2021 • 39min
Steve Dotto on Navigating Career Transitions
Steve Dotto is a Tech geek, Business owner and Entrepreneur. For over 20 years, as host and executive producer of Dotto Tech, a nationally syndicated TV show. His new co-written book is 'No Limit Over 50: What To Do When You’ve Been Let Go, Replaced, Displaced, Or Just Want Something Different From Life'.In this conversation Steve talks with Erik about the current state of the workforce and how to prepare for the future.This episode is brought to you by:
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Nov 22, 2021 • 39min
Anne Bogel on Getting More Out of Your Reading Life
Anne Bogel is an Author, Podcaster, and Blogger. Her latest book is My Reading Life: A Book Journal, which helps book lovers get more out of their reading lives.This episode is brought to you by:
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Nov 15, 2021 • 51min
Anne Bogel on Overthinking, Decision Making, and Self-Awareness
Anne Bogel is an Author, Podcaster, and Blogger. This is her third appearance on the show. Anne’s new book is Don't Overthink It - Make Better Dicisions, Stop Second Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life.This podcast is brought to you by:Wild Alaskan Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 2021 • 48min
Dane Jenson on the Power of Pressure: How to Reduce Stress, Perform at Your Best and Master the Moments that Matter
Dane Jenson is the CEO of Third Factor where he works to help leaders be more effective, creative and resilient under pressure. In addition to his corporate work, Dane works extensively with athletes, coaches, leaders and boards across Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic sport system to enhance national competitiveness. Dane's new book is 'The Power of Pressure: Why Pressure Isn’t the Problem, It’s the Solution'.In this conversation dane talks about the power of pressure, how to reduce stress, and performing at your best and master the moments that matter.This episode is brought to you by:Setapp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2021 • 36min
Carson Tate on How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job
Carson Tate is the founder and managing partner of Working Simply, Inc., a business consulting firm that partners with organizations, business leaders and employees to enhance workplace productivity, foster employee engagement, and build personal and professional legacies.The author of the best-selling, Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style. Her newest title is 'Own It. Love It. Make It Work.: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job'.This episode is brought to you by:Textexpander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


