Thu, 26 December 2013
I had the pleasure of having Timo Kiander, the Productive Superdad in our virtual studio. You're really going to enjoy this interview! Timo is a full time blogger at ProductiveSuperdad.com, runs the Productive Superdad podcast, has written for Lifehack.org, Dumb Little Man, WorkAwesome.com, ProBlogger, IQTell, Think Traffic, he's been on other podcasts such as Entrepreneur Idea Dads, been interviewed by Time Management Magazine, and so many more. Most recently, he wrote a book called Online Business Productivity: How to Start a Productive Online Business and Get Sh*t Done - Even When you are Working from 9-5. On top of all that he spends his fee time running marathons and triathlons! What a great interview and I can't wait for you to listen to this latest exclusive podcast! -Daniel Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Sat, 14 December 2013
In this GTD Virtual Study group live call, we talked about the conundrum of whether to use one productivity system or two. There was a lot of very good feedback and exchange on the call about whether or not to separate work and personal tasks managers and calendars. Thanks to one of our GTD VSG listeners, DeAngelis Bright, for suggesting this topic! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Thu, 14 November 2013
We had on the virtual studio, Ryder Carroll, the creator of a new way of taking notes and getting things done, The Bullet Journal. This Bullet Journal system is not only highly innovative, shows incredible entrepeneurialship on Ryder’s part, and reinforces a huge point for me, which is that if you are smart, hard working, believe in something passionately, and can develop a sound strategic business plan, you can make anything happen online. His website is gorgeous, his video is simply awesome and Ryder’s Bullet Journal has sparked tons of comments online, generated lots of fan-based blog posts, and overall, has absolutely gone viral! In this episode, I ask Ryder what prompted him to create this system. His story is truly personal and it reinforced a very important point for me - that productivity is so very personal. Yet, anyone can leverage his system as a framework and develop their own system with his as a foundation. In many ways, it is like what so many people have done with Getting Things Done methodology. We also talked about whether he is all analog all the time. You may be surprised by his answer! Lastly, I took many of your questions that you pre-submitted online to me. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Sat, 9 November 2013
111: The GTD VSG Welcomes Michelle Gunn As the New Co-host and an Amazing Group Conversation On How To Overcome Overwhelm!
In this episode of the GTD Virtual Study Group, we covered to big topics! The first is my big announcement regarding the format of the study group, and the second is our topic for our group discussion today on overwhelm. First, my big announcement! On the fourth Thursday of each month, I’ll be releasing an exclusive interview with another expert in the productivity space. I will have recorded that program over the weekend on my free time, which allows me to spend all of my focus during the week where it should be with my clients. And, on the second Thursday of each month, we will have the live call. And so, I have decided to bring on a co-host to help me with the live portion of the program. Who else better to have as a co-host then a GTD Virtual Study Group listener since 2009, an avid GTD follower, and someone who has spent her professional life in management, project management, and people management across multiple industries. Someone who is adept at listening to people and organizational needs to help build solutions. That person is Michelle Gunn. You're going to love this show! Michelle is an amazing moderator and in this first program with her co-hosting, she helped moderate an incredibly amazing and inspiring conversation on how to overcome that feeling of overwhelm. Please welcome Michelle as the new co-host of the program!! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Thu, 24 October 2013
You don't want to miss this incredibly engaging conversation with Mike Vardy, "The Productivityist" in this week's GTD Virtual Study Group. There are tons of wonderfully magnificent nuggets in this podcast. You'll learn about:
And, so, so, so much more ... like a great conversation, once again, about really great beers! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Mon, 7 October 2013
Erik Fisher, podcaster, blogger, and author joins us in the latest episode of the GTD Virtual Study Group. Erik wears many hats! In addition to being a husband and dad, he has a day job, runs a successful podcast called, "Beyond the Todo List", and recently co-authored a book called, "Beyond the Todo List: Goals - a step-by-step process to making and meeting the goals that matter". Erik and I had a great conversation about how he got into productivity, balancing both life and work, and why he continues to learn something new from reading Getting Things Done by David Allen during different periods in his life. Plus, you'll find really great tidbits such as why he believes his superhero name would be, "The Optimizer" and why he believes the perfect system is really about "self-management". There's so much more I really believe you'll learn from listening to this podcast. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Mon, 9 September 2013
Pascal Venier was our guest today. He is a Personal Kanban Trainer and Coach as well as the translator of the French version of the great classic by Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Barry, Personal Kanban: Mapping Work | Navigating Life to be published with Modus Cooperandi Press in 2013. In this episode, Pascal taught us about the history of Kanban; how to setup a Kanban board, the benefits of Kanban and personal productivity, and how to take the system with you in both digital and analog formats. This was a very interesting show and one in which I know I learned a whole lot. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Mon, 26 August 2013
This was an awesome GTD Virtual Study Group! We learned how to get things done in Evernote with super productivity specialist, Lilli Weisz! You want to be sure to head over to the website to view the Google+ Hangout presentation and download Lilli's slides she shared with us. Seriously, what an awesome productivity session! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Thu, 8 August 2013
Dallon Christensen of Whiteboard Business Partners joined us on the live call. Dallon not only has an amazing personal story of how he has been using GTD, but also wears a whole lot of hats ranging from a full time day job and several side projects. Listen in as we learn his story and find out how he's able to get it all done! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Thu, 25 July 2013
Thanks so much to everyone who joined the GTD® Virtual Study Group today! What a great call! Tara shared with us so many wonderful memories over the last seven years! And thanks to Clint Craun for the great visual reminder he gave us over the Google+ Hangout to subscribe to the Tara Show and continue to listen to her amazing words of wisdom!! Thank you again Tara for an unbelievably remarkable and life changing seven years. Your leadership will continue to have a lasting impact on thousands across the globe! We will all be listening closely to all of the great shows you will be producing on the Tara Show! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Thu, 11 July 2013
This was our first episode where we leveraged both the call-in number and Google+ Hangouts! It was great to watch Ciara Conlon, a productivity coach, speaker, author of Chaos to Control speak to us and give a presentation on how to avoid getting overwhelmed. So often we get stressed and maxed out; whether it's our productivity system itself, home or work we all get there at some point. She provides some really great tips and best practices for all of us! Here's a wonderful quote Ciara shared with us: “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” ― Lao Tzu
Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Fri, 28 June 2013
Tara Rodden Robinson was our guest! She talked to us about what she's been working on since her announcement that she was leaving the Virtual Study Group, the global response she's received, and her new venture, "Sexy + Soul-full Productivity". This was a fantastic call that you won't want to miss! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Sat, 15 June 2013
In this episode, we welcome authors of the soon to be released book, iPad Only by Augusto Pinaud and Michael Sliwinski. They shared how you can go truly mobile using only the iPad as your sole machine. Great conversation! Hope you can join the fun. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
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Thu, 23 May 2013
Daniel will be taking the reins of the Virtual Study Group in August. Get to know more about him, his journey in GTD, and much more on this call. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Sat, 11 May 2013
After nearly 7 years and over 300,000 downloads, Tara has decided to step down as host and facilitator of the Virtual Study Group. In this episode, Tara talks about her decision, outlines what to expect during the transition, and introduces our new host: Daniel Gold. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Fri, 12 April 2013
With so many of us using Evernote for GTD, it seemed like a great time to bring together a group of luminaries to give us a glimpse of their expertise. Listen in as our incredible panel gave their thoughts on the best of Evernote.
Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Thu, 14 February 2013
It's time for another episode of Ask the VSG! On this call, we talk about corporate communication, social media as an alternative to email, and much more. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Fri, 25 January 2013
Longtime listeners already know about Jim McCullen's groundbreaking approach to managing tasks and email using Outlook's search folders. Jim joins us again to give us a preview of his new ebook and how his Control Your Day system works. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |
Fri, 11 January 2013
Happy New Year! Join us as we discuss setting goals and making resolutions. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com |