Episodes
Matt Ragland is well-known for his offline productivity tips and tricks and Notion BuJo set-ups too! This episode his insights into how to balance the digital with the physical is super interesting! Follow Matt on YouTube here! We highly recommend that! You can learn more about Matt below! Follow Matt Ragland on Twitter: here. Subscribe to his Podcast: here. Learn mote about Podia (where Matt works): here. Next week, we chat with Wade Foster, the founder of Zapier - and we chat...
Published 10/28/19
Chris Dancy is called the most connected human in the world but in my opinion, one of the most organized people in the world too. This conversation was gold as Chris explores productivity, toolkits, daily routines, mortality, being connected and much more. You will learn so much for this podcast! Listen to our Airtable tour: here **Get Chris's Book "Don't Unplug": here. *Follow Chris Dancy below! * Chris on Twitter: here Learn more about Chris's tasks & speaking:...
Published 10/21/19
Superhuman is one of the newest email applications in the market and this week, we chat with Joel who's been using it for 3 months, he shares his opinions and experience - good and bad! You can follow Joel here: Here's his Twitter here. The Social Radio: here. Check in next week for the chat with Chris Dancy about tools + being the most connected human in the world! Special Guest: Joel Kai Lenz.
Published 10/14/19
Justin, the host of the Effective Remote podcast and community, shares his insights into what tools matter to his day-to-day remote work. Justin has been a routine guest of Tools They Use, and he's back to share all these useful tools and why they're awesome for Tools They Use. Justin and how to find him Effective Remote Work: here. Follow Justin DiRose on Twitter: here. All The Tools We Mention Discourse Loom Nexstand or Roost SetApp CalZones Audible Noise cancelling...
Published 10/07/19
This week, Jill Duffy joins us for an episode to discuss her views on the world of productivity tools. Jill reviews apps for her work at PC Mag and explores productivity as a passionate, we discuss research into over-work and more in this episode of Tools They Use. THE BBC Report piece Jill was working on: http://bit.ly/2lSH5M2 Find Jill here!: Follow her work on Twitter: here. Productivity Report, her blog: here We're super excited to have had Jill on and please do thank her on...
Published 09/30/19
Stacey is one of the wisest people I know when it comes to Evernote. We discuss a range of topics, from Evernote to GTD and how the GTD Summit went for her. Follow Stacey's Courses & Work Radical Productivity with Evernote Course: here Trauma Free Tax: here Her Twitter: here Harmon Enterprises: here Stacey's EverDone Course: here Stay tuned next week for an interview with Jill Duffy about overload research. Special Guest: Stacey Harmon.
Published 09/23/19
This book is a smashing take on keeping productive and taking control of your lives. John and Jake's relaxed take on productivity + time helps warn you of the effects of phones on your time and how to combat your approach to task priorities. Get the MakeTime Book: https://amzn.to/2N622zA You can follow John Zeratsky here on Twitter and check out the Time Dorks blog too! *Note: the link for the book is an affiliate link. If you decide to purchase, we'll make a small cut of the fee....
Published 09/16/19
Want to save money with your productivity software? Well, it's time to audit it! Our Courses Notion Made Simple - your forever guide to Notion and organizing your total Notion set-up. Be ready and take the first module free: here. Essentials of Todoist - your guide to getting started with Todoist and mastering the applciation. Here's the course, use the code "PRODUCTIVE20" for 20% off: here. Next week, we have John Zeratsky, the author of MakeTime book. Exciting stuff!
Published 09/09/19
It's time to answer your questions. We've put together 5 questions from the Keep Productive community and Patreon. Ranging from using productivity tools less, to tackling a 500+ long Todoist list. Our August Sponsor Sanebox is our first sponsor back. Time to get your email under-control! And get $25 off and 14-day free trial with our link (new accounts): https://www.sanebox.com/toolstheyuse Questions from you Should you remove productivity technologies when you do technology audits?...
Published 09/02/19
Staying on task is tricky. With all the distractions around us and our mind wandering, it feels much harder to keep just on one task. This episode will hopefully help by introducing methods & tools for you all. Our August Sponsor Sanebox is our first sponsor back. Time to get your email under-control! And get $25 off and 14-day free trial with our link (new accounts): https://www.sanebox.com/toolstheyuse 7 Ways to Stay on Task Use Toggl or Timely Introduce a Freedom or Forest...
Published 08/26/19
Woven is attempting to change the calendar game by using AI and intelligence to schedule and communicate better with others. Their CEO, Tim Campos, uncovers how his work at Facebook has inspired Woven and what matters to the future of their application and AI. Our August Sponsor Sanebox is our first sponsor back. Time to get your email under-control! And get $25 off and 14-day free trial with our link (new accounts): https://www.sanebox.com/toolstheyuse Find Tim & Woven Try Woven...
Published 08/19/19
Loneliness is a real thing in the remote work environment. Today, we discuss exactly how you can curb that and about our own issues that we've faced since working without colleagues around us. Justin DiRose Follow his Twitter here and check out Effective Remote Work here. Our August Sponsor Sanebox is our first sponsor back. Time to get your email under-control! And get $25 off and 14-day free trial with our link (new accounts): https://www.sanebox.com/toolstheyuse The 5 Tips &...
Published 08/12/19
A solo episode this week, with your host, Francesco D'Alessio. We tackle the age of question. How do I find the best to-do list application for my needs? Our August Sponsor Sanebox is our first sponsor back. Time to get your email under-control! And get $25 off and 14-day free trial with our link (new accounts): https://www.sanebox.com/toolstheyuse The 3 Part Process Needs - Create a list of features your to-do list app needs, and the situation you're in. Research - Shortlist the...
Published 08/05/19
Tools They Use is back! After 2 months off, we're back with regular episodes. This first episode back, we have Martine Ellis, host of the Teaching Space and teacher on a mission to boost teacher productivity and awareness of time-saving methods. Our August Sponsor Sanebox is our first sponsor back. Time to get your email under-control! And get $25 off and 14-day free trial with our link (new accounts): https://www.sanebox.com/toolstheyuse With plenty of advice, tools and ways to stay...
Published 08/01/19
Today, we discuss Evernote's new series "Behind the Scenes" - a look into what the Evernote team are working on! MENTIONED Watch Evernote's Behind the Scenes Video: here Learn about all the latest Evernote updates: here Next week, we'll have a feature on the different life stages of productivity and how to handle them. Back next week, with a solo segment!
Published 06/03/19
Today, we discuss productivity techniques with Scott Friesen of Simpletivity - one of the most popular productivity YouTube channels out there. Become a subscriber of Simpletivity on YouTube: here Thanks so much to Scott from coming and sharing his insights, applaud everyone to check out his YouTube channel and all the smashing content over there! Back next week, with a solo segment! Special Guest: Scott Friesen.
Published 05/13/19
Today, we chat with Amir Salihefendić, the founder at Todoist & Twist - one of the most popular to-do list tools. You can follow Amir on Twitter: follow here. This was recorded at the Business of Software Conference in Cambridge. Thank you to their team for hosting us and it was great fun! Special Guest: Amir Salihefendić.
Published 05/10/19
Today, we chat with Ivan Zhao, the co-founder at Notion - a fast growing productivity software INFORMATION SHEET Ivan's Twitter: follow him Notion: Get it here Learn Notion from Scratch: here Thanks to Ivan for having me in the office to interview him. See you next week for the Todoist CEO, Amir. Special Guest: Ivan Zhao.
Published 04/29/19
On Monday, we'll be interviewing Ivan Zhao, co-founder at Notion all about his story and vision INFORMATION SHEET Ivan's Twitter: follow him Notion: Get it here Learn Notion from Scratch: here On 6th May, we have Todoist CEO Amir ready to interview - stay tuned! Please, if you have 2-3 minutes, pop us a review! Francesco :-) Special Guest: Ivan Zhao.
Published 04/26/19
Today, we chat with Marc Champagne, creator of KYO about mental health and fitness at the workplace. FOLLOW MARC AND KYO'S WORK Twitter @MarcChampagne: here. KYO Digital Journal: here. Let me know if you want to hear more on the topic of health at work! Thanks for stopping by guys! :-) Francesco Special Guest: Marc Champagne.
Published 04/08/19
Today, we discuss the best resources for improving your productivity! 10 CHANNELS TO FOLLOW FOR PRODUCTIVITY Thomas Frank: here. Matthew Encina, Futur: here, our Notion chat here. Carl Pullein: here. CharliMarieTV: here. Wandering Aimfully: here. Matt D'Avella: here. Mariana's Study Corner: here. Atlassian Blog: here. Jeff Eisley: here. Paul Minors: here. 100% worth following all these guys! They are brilliant! Thanks for stopping by guys! :-) Francesco
Published 04/01/19
Today, Pete and I sit down to discuss the world of ADHD and how it affects productivity. We chat about the tools that matter and how you can do your best to manage it day to day. FOLLOW THE BRILLIANT PETE WRIGHT Subscribe to their ADHD focused podcast today: here. Become a Patron to their Podcast here. Thanks for stopping by guys! :-) Francesco Special Guest: Pete Wright.
Published 03/25/19
Today, we discuss the concept of switching in to-do list applications, and why we should try not to do it once we've made a base. BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE, UK EVENT: here SWITCHING ADVICE Write out your 3-5 of the key features you need - shortlist the features that will make your to-do list manager. These are a must-have for this choice of application. Filter your options to 3 tools: Use the Matrix here to determine what sort of tool you need here. Thanks for stopping by guys! :-)...
Published 03/18/19
Today, we chat with Stacey Harmon all about Evernote, GTD techniques and Methods Before Tools - this one was a perfect conversation for active Evernote users worldwide. Follow Stacey's Courses & Work Radical Productivity with Evernote Course: here Trauma Free Tax: here Her Twitter: here Harmon Enterprises: here Stacey's EverDone Course: here You'll enjoy this one if you're up for Thanks for stopping by guys! :-) Francesco Special Guest: Stacey Harmon.
Published 03/11/19
Today, we discuss the concept of the personal project management tool and how tools like Notion, ClickUp, Bonsai are becoming tools used by professionals to manage not only lists but projects too. Mentioned tools: Notion: get here. Bonsai: get here ClickUp: get here Next week, we have Stacey Harmon of Harmon Enterprises to discuss all about the Evernote death spiral, her GTD facinsation and more! Subscribe on your podcast app of choice. Tweet us too @KeepProductive
Published 03/04/19