Task, Time, Energy: The Purpose-Filled Productivity Podcast

What is your dream right now? For the past year and a half, we've been asking our guests that question at the end of these podcast episodes. This episode is all about dreams. As we bid farewell to some dreams, new ones...

“Our core values are not in a 3-ring binder sitting on a shelf in my office. They're emblazoned on our website. They're in our conference room. We talk about it all the time.” This is one of the things you’ll hear James...

Can you imagine performing in an energetic, two-person, 90-minute play where you’re on stage for almost the entire show, engaging in fast-paced witty banter with your co-star? Now imagine rehearsing and performing in...

How can an organization achieve dramatic growth? And how can a certain level of conflict help a team succeed? What is a "not-to-do" list, and why is it useful to have one? Ganesh Venkataramanan is the Vice President of...

Traveling for work can be exhausting. How can we stay happy and healthy while doing a job that requires extensive travel? Colin Ryan is a comedic financial speaker who uses humor, storytelling, and motivation to bring...

What is Boabom? And what does it have to do with mindfulness? We've talked about mindfulness a lot in recent episodes. We've talked about research involving mindfulness, learned how mindfulness is being used in...

Yemado is the Director of the Boston School of Boabom and the founder of the Boabom Journey App and Video Course. In this bonus episode, Yemado guides us through a short breathing exercise and breathing meditation. The...

How is mindfulness being used in healthcare settings? And what lessons are being learned in those settings that we might apply in other aspects of life? Dr. Isabel Roth is a Research Assistant Professor at the...

We recently had the pleasure of recording a podcast episode with Dr. Isabel Roth, a Research Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Some of Dr. Roth's work focuses on...

“Students with social capital and family networks tend to get the bulk of the meaningful work-based learning opportunities that exist in the world.” District C is working to change that. If you think it's important for...

Jon Kolkin is a doctor who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. He is also a musician, an experienced international speaker, an award-winning photographer, and has been involved in humanitarian efforts around...

It’s not easy to make a bold decision. That’s especially true if we know that other people in our lives don't approve of the decision. People will often put subtle pressure on us—or not-so-subtle pressure—to encourage...

Imagine going to college while raising three children. You're also working a "part time" job that's actually full time. How could you possibly do all of this and still make time for things you enjoy? Elisabeth...

Geshe Gelek Choda became a Buddhist monk when he was seven years old. He traveled from his home in Sikkim in northeastern India to Bylakuppe in the south, where monks who had escaped from Tibet were rebuilding the Sera...

Imagine sitting down with a skydiver who has made 16,000 jumps, holds multiple world records, and has been inducted into the Skydiving Hall of Fame. Imagine that she talks you through a world record formation skydiving...

Graham Downey is a graduate of Yale Law School who scored a 180—the highest score possible—on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). After law school, Graham taught LSAT prep courses and tutored students for a test prep...

What happens when the things that give our lives purpose and meaning no longer feel… meaningful? Luke Iorio is the past President and CEO of iPEC, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Luke was at the...

Why do time management systems so often fail to help people make lasting changes? Why do leaders sometimes have trouble helping team members manage their tasks and time? What responsibilities do leaders have—and what...

Why do we procrastinate? And what can we do about it? Want to hear what a neuropsychologist has to say about this? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Byers talks about procrastination, feeling overwhelmed, and taking a healthy...

I’ve enjoyed the conversations that I’ve had with all of our podcast guests, but this one might qualify as the most fun so far. My guest for this episode is Chris Ryan, co-founder and CEO of Silverquicken. Chris has an...

Is online dating a waste of time? Some people would say it is. In this episode you'll hear from two people who found it to be a very good use of their time. Who are these weirdos, you ask? Listen and find out! As a...

Dr. Sara Waltz cared for animals as veterinarian before becoming Area Medical Director for a network of veterinary hospitals. She now works as a Director of Learning and Development for Petfolk, a growing veterinary...

Becoming a veterinarian isn’t easy. After conquering the challenges of vet school, Dr. Sara Waltz cared for animals as veterinarian before becoming Area Medical Director for a network of veterinary hospitals. She now...

Pop quiz! Imagine that you didn’t get much sleep last night. (Maybe you don’t have to imagine. Maybe you didn’t!) What are five ways that a sleep deficit might be affecting your productivity and performance? What is the...

Louise Greene has a fairly straightforward, no-nonsense approach to completing tasks and keeping her life organized. In this episode, she shares her ideas about managing her time, the benefits of limiting the amount of...