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Productivity Gladiator
by Productivity Gladiator
Sharing knowledge, hacks, and ideas on work-life balance and personal productivity, and talking to knowledgeable people in those areas.
Episodes
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Permission Is the New Productivity Tool: Stop Waiting & Start Getting Things Done - With Dr. Cindy McGovern
Think about the last time you delayed making a decision at work. Did you tell yourself you were just "gathering more information" or waiting for the "perfect moment"? That feeling is exactly why this episode is an absolute must-listen. "Permission is procrastination dressed up a little bit,"…
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Succession Planning for Productivity: Stop Losing When People Leave - With Meridith Elliott Powell
Imagine opening your email on a Friday afternoon and seeing a two-week notice from the one person on your team who actually knows how everything works. Panic sets in, right? That feeling is exactly why this episode is so incredibly urgent. "Right now we are facing one of the biggest succession…
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No More Team Drama: Fix The Productivity Killers That Are Destroying Your Results with Joe Mull
There is a silent productivity killer happening in almost every office, and it usually starts the exact second the official team meeting ends. If you’ve ever watched your private chat blow up with side-conversations while a presenter is still talking, or if you feel like you are spending more…
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Why Smart People Still Have Bad Productivity Habits & How to Finally Change Them - with courtney clark
We’ve all been told since we were kids that "quitters never win." If you’ve ever found yourself white-knuckling a project that clearly isn't working, or if you feel like a failure for hitting 95% of a goal instead of 100%, I want you to hear this episode. I sat down with resilience expert…
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Future-Proof Your Job From AI: The Skills That Make You Indispensable - with Rosie Ward
If you've been reading the headlines lately, it feels like every day there's a new story about AI taking over jobs and downsizing departments. If that topic gives you anxiety, I want you to hear this episode. I sat down with Rosie Ward, CEO of Salveo Partners, to talk about how to actually...
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Fight "Busy" With The "COAT" Method: Tell The Difference Between Productive and Busy - Sarah Ohanesian
What if being "productive" is actually just you performing in a "Productivity Parade"? Brian sits down with Sarah Ohanesian, productivity expert and founder of SO Productive, who reveals why we're so easily lured into the "busy trap" and how performative work (hello, mouse jigglers) is ruining…
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Weekly Planning Mistakes That Kill Your Productivity - Demir Bentley
What if 94% of managers know the secret to productivity but only 0.8% actually use it? Brian sits down with Demir Bentley, who nearly died from working 100-hour weeks in finance before discovering the "religion of leverage" that transformed him into someone running a multi-seven-figure business…
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Should I Quit Social Media? A Digital Marketing Expert’s Answer (You’ll Be Surprised) - Corey Perlman
Should I quit social media? A debate with a social media & digital marketing expert - With Corey Perlman What if the secret to winning at social media is barely being on it at all? Brian debates social media expert Corey Perlman, who runs a digital marketing agency but doesn't even have Instagram...
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The Bad Productivity Habits That Drive Away Your Best Employees - With Cara Silletto
Think your productivity systems are helping your team? They might be driving your best people straight out the door. Brian sits down with retention expert Cara Silletto, who's spent 13 years figuring out why good employees quit, and the answers will make you rethink everything about your…
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The Productivity Skills That Will Fast-Track Your Promotions - with Kendall Berg
Ever wonder why some high performers skyrocket while others stay stuck in middle management hell? Brian teams up with career coach Kendall Berg, who cracked the code after getting promoted five times in six years—and it wasn't by working harder. This conversation gets uncomfortably real about...
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Digital Organization Mistakes That Kill Productivity - With Judith Guertin
Digital Organization Mistakes That Kill Productivity - With Judith Guertin What happens when two organizing experts get real about wrangling life’s digital chaos? In this episode, Brian sits down with digital-organization veteran Judith Guertin, and the conversation quickly gets refreshingly...
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Should I Quit Social Media? A Debate With A Focus Expert - Penny Zenker
What happens when a productivity expert and a focus coach talk honestly about the role social media plays in our lives? In this episode, Brian sits down with Penny Zenker to have a real conversation about how platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook affect our attention, stress levels…
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How Hidden Beliefs Are Wrecking Your Productivity - With Rachel Druckenmiller
In this eye-opening episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer sits down with Rachel Druckenmiller—keynote speaker, singer-songwriter, and founder of Unmuted—to expose a hidden productivity killer: the quiet, limiting beliefs that shape how we work. Drawing on her own experience with burnout and recovery…
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Conversations That Matter: The Hidden Productivity Killer You're Ignoring - With Jess Pettitt
In this lively episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer sits down with Jess Pettitt—speaker, author, and founder of Good Enough Now—to uncover the hidden productivity killer most teams overlook: the conversations they’re avoiding. Drawing on years of experience with organizations nationwide, Jess explains…
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Your Communication Protocol Can Make or Break Your Team’s Productivity - With Theresa M. Ward
In this engaging episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer interviews Theresa Ward, founder of Fiery Feather, who reveals how communication protocols can transform team productivity and effectiveness. As a team effectiveness coach with experience across multiple industries, Theresa shares how structured…
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ADHD-Inspired Productivity: Mythbusting & What You Can Learn From This Condition - With Skye Waterson
In this engaging episode, Brian Nelson-Palmer interviews Skye Waterson, founder of Unconventional Organisation, who challenges common myths about ADHD while sharing research-backed strategies for productivity. As a former academic turned entrepreneur who has ADHD herself, Skye offers unique...
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Project Management Hacks, Skills & Tools You Can’t Get From Software or AI - With Bonnie Biafore
In this engaging episode, project management expert Bonnie Biafore shares invaluable insights about the human skills and techniques that software and AI simply can't replace. She reveals her top "non-tech hacks" for successful project management, including smart approaches to estimating, cost...
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18 Tasks I Outsourced That Changed My Life (And How You Can Too) - With Marcey Rader
Ready to win back hours of your life? In this episode, productivity experts Brian Nelson-Palmer and Marcey Rader reveal 18 tasks they've successfully outsourced - from hiring a culinary grad to chop vegetables to finding affordable ways to never do laundry again. They break down exactly how to...
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Breaking Your Team's Biggest Success Barrier: 7 Simple Changes - with Maura Thomas
Productivity expert Maura Thomas joins Brian to tackle this #truthbomb: Your team's biggest productivity barrier might be you. Through engaging stories and practical examples, Maura reveals how leaders unknowingly create chaos through their communication habits and "always available" mentality....
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How Your Purpose Will Multiply Your Productivity - With Stan Phelps
Stan Phelps joins Brian and explores the deep connection between purpose and productivity. They dig into the importance of aligning personal and organizational goals with a clear purpose. They also dive into helpful tangents including: The 4 versions of the workplace and how productivity is tied…
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5 Productivity Hacks We Disagree On - With Eric Girard
This episode features a debate between Brian and Eric Girard. There are 5 productivity hacks that these two disagree on. The discussion includes: tasks written on calendar vs to-do list, planning out every minute of the day on your calendar, wake-up times (early vs. late), meditation, and the use...
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Beat Interruption Overload, Your Hidden Productivity Killer - With Joel MacCharles
Joel MacCharles joins Brian to discuss discuss managing your interruption overload and staying focused. They share their personal strategies for staying organized and productive, including using to-do lists, calendars, and focus music. They emphasize the need to prioritize tasks and eliminate...
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Tactics For Managing People Older Than You - with Ann Kerian
Ann Kerian, an author, executive coach, & consultant joined Brian for a candid discussion on managing older employees. The episode is full of practical tips and personal insights. Brian and Ann explore strategies for building respect across generations, avoiding common pitfalls, and leveraging...
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Life Balance: The Blueprint You've Been Missing
In this episode, Brian unveils the Gladiator Life Balance Blueprint, the piece of the puzzle you’ve been missing. The 5-Pointed Star represents your balance, and you’ll want to plan how brightly your star GLOWS - Growth, Love and relationships, Others, Work, and Self (GLOWS). Brian provides a…
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Tips You Missed On Successfully Starting Something New - with Dr. Amanda Crowell
Dr. Amanda Crowell, a cognitive psychologist and author of "Great Work", shares powerful insights on successfully starting something new. From overcoming mental blocks to having honest conversations about bandwidth, she provides a refreshing perspective on thriving at work without sacrificing...
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Email Overload? No More! Reclaim Your Inbox With These Underutilized Hacks & Tactics
Drowning in emails? This is your life raft. Discover the shockingly simple 4D system for inbox mastery and the little-known hacks top performers use to never miss an important email and stay on top of tasks. Listen now, so you can close your inbox with confidence. See the full details and links…
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The Difference Between Good vs. GREAT Leaders: A Deep Dive - with Sara Canaday
Leadership strategist Sara Canaday joins Brian and shares insights on the key differences that turn a good leader into a great one. Unlike vague general leadership training, this conversation is specific for a change, delving into what a good leader and a great leader would do in the same...
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AI Productivity Hacks: 14 Game-Changing Prompts to Transform Your Work & Life
Brian Nelson-Palmer shares 14 creative prompts to leverage generative AI (like ChatGPT) to supercharge your productivity at work and in your personal life. This is especially relevant to Project Managers and Aspiring Leaders. From data analysis to contract summaries to infusing humor into…
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What Is Your Productivity Animal? Understand Your Natural Tendencies - with Chris Croft
Chris Croft, an author and speaker on productivity and happiness, joins Brian on the show to share his unique "productivity animal" framework. He explains how different animal personalities represent different combinations of goals, efficiency, enjoyment, and achievement. The banter between Chris...
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Everyday Persuasion: The Sales Tactics That Work With Kids, Bosses, AND Clients - with Dean Karrel
Dean Karrel, a sales trainer and career advisor, joins Brian to discuss everyday sales tactics that can be used to influence and persuade, not just in a sales role but in all aspects of life - with kids, family, bosses, and clients. They discuss emotional intelligence, listening, understanding…
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Could This Meeting Have Been An Email? - 28 Hacks, Tips, & Tricks
Ever been in a meeting and thought “UGH, this meeting could have been an email?” This episode is a massive knowledge share, where Brian reveals some of the tips, tricks, and hacks he teaches in his training on this topic. It’s time to pull back the curtain on meeting efficiency, effectiveness…
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Productivity Vs. Wellbeing: The Surprising Truth on Making Them Coexist, With Jeanette Bronee
Can we be productive at work without ruining our own wellbeing? Jeanette Bronée shares insights gained while recovering from burnout and losing both parents. We discuss tangible ways individuals and leaders can shift perspectives to promote sustainable productivity grounded in humanity and...
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Better Storytelling: Get What You Want @Work & @Home - with Dr. Todd Dewett
Dr. Todd Dewett joins Brian to dive into story telling at work and at home. They uncovered tips and tactics on how to tell better stories, when to leverage the power of a story, and where stories are most effective. These hacks will help you level up your story telling game, so you’ll shine even...
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10 Time Management Hacks for New Managers - with Eric Girard
Eric Girard joins Brian as a co-host to unveil 10 time management hacks for new managers, empowering them to balance their increased responsibilities efficiently. These hacks will help you carve out the time necessary to fulfill your team's needs while handling your personal responsibilities. See...
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Dissecting a Winning Elevator Pitch, with Elevator Pitch Champion Chris Westfall
Chris Westfall joins Brian on the show to dissect what it is that makes a winning elevator pitch. He is a regular contributor to Forbes, the author of The NEW Elevator Pitch, and one of the most sought-after business coaches & keynote speakers in the world. See the full details and links on the...
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AI & The Human Experience With Christopher Lind: Practical Applications of AI Now For You At Work
Christopher Lind, Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed and industry thought leader around AI, joins Brian to talk about AI & The Human Experience, with practical applications and implications of AI for employees and supervisors right now at work. See the full details and links on the episode's page:...
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Billable Hours: Life Balance Tips & Passive Income with "Time Freedom For Lawyers" Brian Glass
Brian Glass, Attorney and Host of the Time Freedom For Lawyers podcast, joins Productivity Gladiator to talk about Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices for people that work in a billable hours career, and passive income strategies. See the full details and links on the episode's page:...
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Commission Sales: 14 Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices with Realtor VP April Myers
In this episode, April Myers, a Vice President and Realtor with RLAH @Properties, joins Brian to talk about Life Balance Mistakes & Best Practices for people that work on Commission. See the full details and links on the episode's page:...
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Soness Stevens - TEDx Talks: Getting, Giving, and Excelling At One
In this episode, Soness Stevens, the Original TEDx Speaker Coach, joins Brian to talk about getting, giving, & excelling at, a TEDx Talk. This episode is a departure from the normal episode, since Brian’s TEDx talk went live and went viral, Brian’s received a lot of questions about how to get a...
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My Personal Year In Review & How I Do It
In this episode, Brian shares his “year in review” for 2022, the process he uses to create the review, a template so you can try your own, and the steps he follows to automate the reminders to check back in throughout the year(s) to see if you’re still on track. Link for the full page with all…
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Maggie Gough - Right & Wrong Metrics to Measure Life Balance & Wellness
In this episode, Maggie Gough, Chief Operating Officer of The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) joins Brian to talk about the right and wrong metrics to measure life balance and wellness. Link for the full page with all the details, the video, and more, for this episode:...
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Haysing Han - Productivity Should Create Capacity To Advance Your Life & Career
In this episode, Haysing Han, founder of H. Manifest joins Brian to talk about the ways productivity should create capacity to advance your life & career. If you only give 110% to your tasks, without any capacity left to network, or meet with a mentor, then you’ll only ever get more tasks instead...
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Workr Beeing - 49 Tips to Manage Stress In A Hectic Work Environment
Full Episode Link: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/workr-beeing-49-tips-to-manage-stress-in-a-hectic-work-environment TODAY’S GUESTS DR. KATINA SAWYER & DR. PATRICIA GRABAREK CO-FOUNDERS OF WORKR BEEING https://workrbeeing.com/ instagram.com/workrbeeing/ facebook.com/workrbeeing/...
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Andrew Lawless - Your Workload Tripled, What Do You Do?
Your workload just tripled, what do you do? How do you handle it? Perhaps someone on your team leaves for another job, or someone gets pulled for another project, or maybe a new initiative starts. All the sudden you find yourself with two to three times the work you had before. What can you do to...
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Paul McFadden - Support Work-Life Balance By Changing Workplace Culture As An Employee & Supervisor
In this episode Brian and Paul dive into work-life balance, looking at it through the lens of what you CAN control as an employee and as a supervisor., setting aside the things that are out of your control like company culture and policies. Moving past the helpless feeling of “there’s nothing I…
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