Are there people in your life that are filled with drama, bring you down, cross the mutual respect bounty, kill your productivity, and leave you feeling drained after every interaction with them? Today we’re covering the tough topic of toxic relationships. We’ll define what they are, give you the signs you might be in one, review what the research says and then give you a game plan to drop them like a hot potato. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your...

Do you and or your team feel overwhelmed and wishing you could get more done, but don’t know where to begin.  Are you thinking a productivity coach might be the way to go?  Your gut is right, even billionaires like Charles M. Schwab used a productivity coach. He paid 400,000 to get the Ivy Lee Method, but you don’t have to pay anywhere near that much to get help. Today we’re looking at what the research says about if productivity coaching works and then giving you 4 key questions to ask...

Have ever found yourself stuck in a conversation with no clear exit at a networking event? Today we are talking about how these situations happen to us and then giving you five ways to escape, I mean, politely end a conversation.  CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach out to us at b at brandon c white...

Ever have a project planned out only to get derailed by new functions, features or requirements that seem to show up out of nowhere? Let's face it, projects rarely unfold exactly as planned. New ideas emerge, needs evolve, and sometimes that initial project scope needs to adapt. While traditionally viewed as negative, scope creep can actually offer some surprising benefits. Today, we’ll define what scope creep is, review what the research says then give you 3 questions to ask you and your...

Ever find yourself having negative self talk? Everyone experiences negative self-talk from time to time. It’s that nagging inner critic that can derail motivation and focus. Today we’re talking about how to turn that negative self talk around into a positive self confidence boost with  the Triple Column Technique. We’re looking at the research to show you how this simple strategy, rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can help you identify and challenge unhelpful thought...

Half Moon Bay, California listeners if you want to be your most productive self you’ve got to take some time off work and have some fun. So here’s 5 Fun things to do in Half Moon Bay this weekend. Live musicEventsFestivalsFood pop-upsand moreThanks Half Moon Bay podcast listeners for being loyal fans of the Productivity Podcast! We'll be adding more cities to the 5 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in the coming weeks. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your...

Melbourne Australia listeners, if you want to be your most productive self you’ve got to take some time off work and have some fun. So here’s 5 Fun things to do in Melbourne this weekend April 19-21, 2024 Live musicEventsFestivalsFood pop-upsand moreThanks Melbourne podcast listeners for being loyal fans of the Productivity Podcast! We'll be adding more cities to the "5 Fun Things to Do This Weekend" in the coming weeks. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your...

Can some supplements really give you better focus and significantly improve your productivity? Today we’re diving into a natural supplement you can take that will improve your focus and concentration. We’ll review what the scientific research says and then give you a protocol you can put to work to give you that productivity boost you’re looking for. LINK from the episode https://amzn.to/3vYVCuc CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's...

You know the feeling: you’ve had a long day, you unwind with a glass of wine or other spirit and drift off peacefully, right?! Today we’re looking at the effect of drinking alcohol before bed, what the research says,  and then giving you 7 great alternatives to assure you’re your most productive self the next day.  CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app...

Has someone ever used a word to describe you that surprised you because you didn’t realize that was how others see you? Today, we're exploring the Johari Window, a powerful tool for self-reflection and building stronger teams. We’ll explain what the Johari Window is, the benefits and then how it works with directions with the five steps on how to use it correctly.   This is a great productivity hack for teams. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your...

Ever feel like the internet browser hasn’t been updated in years or even a decade. You’re not a alone, for the most part the Internet Browser has remained the same. Today I’m introducing you to the ARC browser, a refreshing new approach to browsing the Internet. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please reach...

Ever said something you instantly regretted?  We've all been there. But...what separates the high achievers, the super productive folks, from the rest in these moments?  It's not the mistake itself, but three words. Today we’re talking about why these three words elevate you and how people see you, what the research says and how to do it correctly because it’s not just as simple as saying the three words. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's...

Are you feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and overwhelmed? If so, you’re likely burned out and You're not alone, we’re living in a wild world and life and work get crazy sometimes taking a toll on your mental and physical well being. Today we’re talking about research that discovered a six stage recovery process to bounce back from burnout and reclaim yourself and your productive mojo. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225...

Today's question plagues office workers, remote workers and digital nomads alike: how many hours should you really be working? Is the standard 40-hour week a productivity sweet spot, or a relic of the industrial age?  Today we're diving into the research to reveal the optimal workweek schedule for maximum output and well-being and then giving you 5 tips on how to make sure that you’re working the right number of hours. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your...

Can scribbling things down mindlessly actually boost your focus and efficiency? Today, we giving you a surprising productivity hack: the mindless list. We’re looking at the science behind this strategy, 4 benefits of making a mindless list and the playbook how to do it. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people more productive please...

Who knew a 13th-century monk could hold the key to unlocking your productivity potential?  Today we're going over a research study on Monks productivity and then going over 4 practices of medieval monasteries that you can use to overcome modern-day struggles with things like focus, information overload, and the ever-present urge to multitask. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an...

Ever wondered how top performers manage their time like pros? Today, we're exploring a game-changer in productivity: Time Blocking! In this episode, we're examining what time blocking is, reviewing a research study on time blocking and then giving you 5 tips on how to make it work for you. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing productivity tool or app that will make people...

Today, we're diving into the world of goal setting, specifically a method that can transform your aspirations into reality: SMART goals.  We’ll review the origins of the SMART goals framework, two research studies that looked at the effectiveness of SMART GOALS and then we’ll explain exactly how to successfully write your SMART Goals. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing...

The blue light from our screens is one of the biggest issues we face when it comes to getting a quality night’s sleep and having a positive, productive next day.  Are we doomed?  Luckily not!  Today, we're looking into the effects of blue light on your health, we’ll see what the research says, give you a modern-day free plug in that you can use on all your screens that mimics natural light and we’ll finish up with the 3 big impacts using can have on your health and  productivity. CONNECT...

Time flies, worries melt away, and you're hyper-focused, energized, and performing at your best. That is the magic of a flow state.  Today, we’re diving deep into this fascinating phenomenon, exploring what the research says, and sharing 5 proven tips to unlock your own flow state so you can hit your peak performance when you need it most. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter to Boost Your Productivity. It's FREE! Over 24,225 listeners and counting! If you have an amazing...

Ever found yourself asking why you feel so tired and slow late morning or mid afternoon even when you got a decent night’s rest and had your regular caffeine fix? Turns out it might be that you’re dehydrated. Today we’re diving into the science of hydration. We’ll go over the symptoms so you can recognize them, review what the research says, bust the myth around the 8 glasses a day advice you’ve likely been told, give you the equations to figure out your optimal water intake for when you’re...

Feeling glued to your screen, brain fried? Your Productivity plummets, you try to push through the fatigue, but it feels like you're running on fumes. You reach for your coffee or energy drink. We've all been there. But what if the answer isn't another cup of coffee or chugging that energy drink? What if the key to getting back on track lies just outside your window? Today, we're exploring the science of nature breaks and how a quick escape into the green will revitalize your brain and...

Ever picked up or played with a puppy only to realize that you didn’t check your phone, hear that alert go off and 30 minutes flew by?  That’s because you were focused. Today we’re exploring the surprising power of cuteness, or "Kawaii," to increase your focus.  We’ll explain what it is, review some research that backs up the Kawaii effect up and then give you the formula to use it to improve your concentration to 10x your productivity. CONNECT WITH US Claim Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter...

Ever find yourself working on something only to have a call come in that "you just have to get", someone knock on your door for a "quick question" or check your email "real quick"... only to find it hard to get back into the flow of the thing you’re working on? Today we’re reviewing four research studies on interruptions that look at just how long it takes to get back into the work flow and we’ll wrap up with 5 Tips you can put to work after finishing this episode so those interruptions don’t...