A Productive Conversation podcast

A Productive Conversation

Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your relationship with time and find balance in a busy world. Subscribe and join the conversation—because a productive life is more than just getting things done.

Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your relationship with time and find balance in a busy world. Subscribe and join the conversation—because a productive life is more than just getting things done.

 

#648

PM Talks S2E12: Legacy

This episode marks the final PM Talks conversation of the 2025 calendar year, and it’s a f... more

10 Dec 2025

41 MINS

41:45

10 Dec 2025


#647

Michael Breus Talks About Sleep, Chronotypes, and the Three Dominoes of Wellness

Most of us think of sleep as a nightly event. Michael Breus thinks of it as a lifelong pat... more

03 Dec 2025

53 MINS

53:38

03 Dec 2025


#646

Quang X. Pham Talks About Underdogs and Effort That Delivers Results

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Quang X. Pham — entrepreneur... more

26 Nov 2025

32 MINS

32:59

26 Nov 2025


#645

Chris Dalla Riva Talks About Music, Data, and the Stories Behind the Hits

This episode of A Productive Conversation features Chris Dalla Riva, a musician, data anal... more

19 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:44

19 Nov 2025


#644

PM Talks S2E11: Trust

This latest edition of our monthly PM Talks series dives into a topic that underpins nearl... more

12 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:55

12 Nov 2025


#643

James Kimmel Jr. Talks About The Science of Revenge and the Power of Forgiveness

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with James Kimmel Jr., JD — a Yal... more

05 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:43

05 Nov 2025


#642

Hannah Bookbinder Talks About ADHD, Awareness, and Unlocking Inner Superpowers

In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Bookbinder, founder of AcademicAlly, LLC, and crea... more

29 Oct 2025

32 MINS

32:13

29 Oct 2025


#641

Anthony Verdino Talks About Simplifying CBT and Finding Balance Through Mindful Productivity

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anthony Verdino — a licensed... more

22 Oct 2025

52 MINS

52:42

22 Oct 2025


#640

Skye Waterson Talks About ADHD, Attention, and Building Systems That Actually Work

When you’re managing ADHD—or simply navigating the distractions of modern life—traditional... more

15 Oct 2025

36 MINS

36:54

15 Oct 2025


#639

PM Talks S2E10: Clarity

This episode is the latest in our monthly series PM Talks, where Patrick Rhone and I dive ... more

08 Oct 2025

31 MINS

31:05

08 Oct 2025


#638

Jesse J. Anderson Talks About ADHD, Extra Focus, and Finding Flow

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Jesse J. Anderson, a writer,... more

01 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:18

01 Oct 2025


#637

Leslie Grandy Talks About Creative Velocity and the Future of Ideas

On this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Leslie Grandy, author of [Cr... more

24 Sep 2025

35 MINS

35:51

24 Sep 2025


#636

Neil Ghosh Talks About Doing More Good and Building Legacy

I had the chance to sit down with Neil Ghosh, a seasoned executive whose work has spanned ... more

17 Sep 2025

36 MINS

36:20

17 Sep 2025


#635

PM Talks S2E9: Connection

This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, and Patrick Rhone and I dive in... more

10 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:58

10 Sep 2025


#634

Chris Ducker Talks About Long Haul Leadership and Lasting Success

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Chris Ducker—serial entrepre... more

03 Sep 2025

39 MINS

39:18

03 Sep 2025


#633

Ben Amos Talks About Video Strategy and Storytelling

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I welcome Ben Amos—video strategist, produce... more

27 Aug 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:11

27 Aug 2025


#632

Michael Timms Talks About Inspiring Accountability Without Blame

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Michael Timms—TEDx speaker, ... more

20 Aug 2025

36 MINS

36:13

20 Aug 2025


#631

PM Talks S2E8: Creativity

This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where I’m joined by my friend P... more

13 Aug 2025

41 MINS

41:23

13 Aug 2025


#630

Brian Tracy Talks About Prioritization, Self-Discipline, and Eating That Frog [BONUS EPISODE]

Brian Tracy returns to A Productive Conversation to mark the launch of the [4th Edition of... more

10 Aug 2025

46 MINS

46:07

10 Aug 2025


#629

Rob Shallenberger Talks About Pre-Week Planning and Leading a Life by Design

In the latest episode, I sit down with Rob Shallenberger—CEO of Becoming Your Best Global ... more

06 Aug 2025

36 MINS

36:41

06 Aug 2025


#628

ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity

In this very special "Ask Mike Anything" edition of the podcast, the tables turn. TimeCraf... more

30 Jul 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:19

30 Jul 2025


#627

Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Talks About Intuition, Attention, and Inner Alignment

What does it mean to truly listen to your intuition—and why is that more vital than ever i... more

23 Jul 2025

44 MINS

44:30

23 Jul 2025


#626

Bree Groff Talks About Bringing Fun Back to Work

What if “fun” isn’t the opposite of “work”—but the missing ingredient? In this episode of ... more

16 Jul 2025

48 MINS

48:22

16 Jul 2025


#625

PM Talks S2E7: Sustainability

This episode is the latest in our monthly series, PM Talks, where I’m joined by my friend ... more

09 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:39

09 Jul 2025


#624

Ben Chelf Talks About Reimagining Reading and the Power of Presence

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Ben Chelf—co-founder and CEO... more

02 Jul 2025

40 MINS

40:34

02 Jul 2025


#623

Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I'm joined by Jenny Wood — author of the boo... more

25 Jun 2025

43 MINS

43:45

25 Jun 2025


#622

Dana Caspersen Talks About Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Clarity

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I dive into a topic that’s often overlooked ... more

18 Jun 2025

40 MINS

40:12

18 Jun 2025


#621

PM Talks S2E6: Momentum

This episode is the latest installment in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone... more

11 Jun 2025

42 MINS

42:07

11 Jun 2025