• Episode 33: Keep it Simple (the 6th Pillar of Calm Productivity)
    Jul 9 2023

    🎙In Episode 33, we're getting specific when it comes to doing less in our everyday work in order to actually get more done. That's the irony of "simplicity", it prunes out the less important things in order to accomplish the bigger priorities in our day.

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    9 mins
  • Episode 32: The Power of Reflection (the 5th Pillar of Calm Productivity)
    Jun 16 2023

    🎙In Episode 32, we're putting our thinking hats on and discussing three ways to be more reflective.

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    👀 Looking for a smarter way to organize your busy week? Try out the Ideal Week Template (hint: it's free!): https://www.nonprofitproductive.com

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    11 mins
  • Episode 31: The 4th Pillar of Calm Productivity- Appreciation
    May 18 2023

    🎙In Episode 31, we're talking about the 4th Pillar in Calm Productivity: Appreciation. Specifically, we're talking about cultivating a sense of gratitude for the many, diverse areas of your life. All of it contributes to who you are and how you can be productive.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 30: 5 Steps to Your Next Weekly Review
    May 8 2023

    🎙In Episode 30, we're talking about the 3rd Pillar in Calm Productivity: Planning. Specifically, we're talking about the Getting Things Done concept of a Weekly Review.

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    9 mins
  • Episode 29: Interview with Chris Wood of Effective Faith & his love of the Upnote App
    Apr 22 2023

    🎙In Episode 29, we're talking with productivity expert Chris Wood of Effective Faith. Chris teaches about thoughtful productivity and is especially versed in the outstanding notes app, UpNote.

    👉🏼To learn more about Chris' work, visit his ⁠website⁠.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 28: Interview with Martine Ellis on Wellbeing-Driven Productivity
    Apr 15 2023

    🎙In Episode 28, we're talking with productivity expert Martine Ellis. Martine teaches that you've got to put yourself first in order to bring your best self to work and life.

    👉🏼To learn more about Martine's work, visit her website.

    👏 If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to share it with someone else who can use a "productivity boost". You know what we mean.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 27: the 2nd Pillar of Calm Productivity (Preparedness)
    Mar 28 2023

    🎙In Episode 27, we're talking about Pillar #2 of Calm Productivity: preparedness.

    👏 If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to share it with someone else who can use a "productivity boost". You know what we mean.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 26: Pillar #1 of Calm Productivity- Philosophy
    Mar 19 2023

    🎙In Episode 26, we're talking about a certain philosophy that is the starting point of "calm productivity". This first pillar is extremely important and gives the other seven pillars a footing that is not frenetic and always-on. Rather, this philosophy of calm productivity is balanced and reasonable.

    👏 If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to share it with someone else who can use a "productivity boost". You know what we mean.

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    Referenced in today's show: The CEO with the Empty Calendar and Episode 24 of the NPP Podcast which lays out all 8 pillars of calm productivity.

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    6 mins