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FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT HIJACK SCAMS - Episode 148 from 2023-09-03T05:30:02

Today, in the final show of the season, I feel I need to cover a topic that’s hit so many of my friends and colleagues on social media – Scammers are exploiting the messaging systems on Instagram a...

DEMYSTIFYING THE DIGITAL DETOX - Episode 147 from 2023-08-27T05:30:02

If using electronic media causes you to have any of the following experiences, it’s a sign that you may need to disconnect.

· Depressed mood.
· Increased irritability, frustration,...

DIVING INTO DEEP WORK - EPISODE 146 from 2023-08-20T05:30:02

Cal Newport's book "Deep Work" serves as a counterbalance to the distractions of today's world by providing strategies and principles to reclaim focus, productivity, and meaningful work in a...

THE SPOTLIGHT EFFECT - Episode 145 from 2023-08-13T05:30:02

The Spotlight Effect is a cognitive bias that often leads us to overestimate the extent to which our actions or perceived flaws are noticed and remembered by others. It's well demonstrated b...

CUTTING IT UP WITH OCCAM'S RAZOR - Episode 144 from 2023-08-06T05:25:01

Occam's Razor, also known as the principle of parsimony is a problem-solving and reasoning principle that suggests that the simplest explanation or solution is often the most likely to be co...

THE SECRET OF TIME BLOCKING - Episode 143 from 2023-07-30T05:30:02

Time blocking is a productivity technique that involves scheduling specific time blocks for different activities or tasks throughout your day. By dedicating focused periods of time to specif...

DON'T BE A USEFUL IDIOT - Episode 142 from 2023-07-23T17:30:02

The Cambridge Dictionary describes a useful idiot as a person who is easy to persuade to do, say, or believe things that help a particular group or another person politically. It typically r...

PATTERN RECOGNITION - Episode 141 from 2023-07-16T17:30:02

Albert Einstein famously said that the definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That is pattern recognition in its most easi...

THREE MORE PEARLS OF INVALUABLE WISDOM - Episode 140 from 2023-07-09T17:30:02

Just like last week's episode, I am presenting three new pearls of productivity wisdom for you to consider.

For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https:...

THREE PEARLS OF INVALUABLE WISDOM - Episode 139 from 2023-07-02T17:30:02

A Pearl of wisdom is a piece of wise advice, that is metaphorically as precious as a pearl. The phrase has been about for centuries and came about I believe as pearls themselves take a long ...

MALICE or INCOMPETENCE - Episode 138 from 2023-06-25T17:30:02

Hanlon’s Razor is a mental model, often quoted as ‘Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by neglect.’ And it is derived originally from something Napoleon Bonaparte famou...

LIMITING MIND VIRUSES - Episode 137 from 2023-06-18T17:30:02

A limiting mind virus is simply a limiting belief - a state of mind or belief about yourself that restricts you in some way. Today I talk about these limiting beliefs, how to identify them within y...

TURNING A CRISIS INTO AN OPPORTUNITY - Episode 136 from 2023-02-19T18:30:01

We're often judged by how we do in times of crisis and it’s something that over the years I have become better and better at. It’s a skill, and it’s something that can be learned.

For a ...

THREE NEW MESSAGES FROM DEMI DEMI - Episode 135 from 2023-02-12T18:30:01

Three new episodes from internet sensation Demi Demi.

1. DON’T TELL PEOPLE WHAT YOU ARE DOING UNTIL IS TIME.
2. STAY ON YOUR LANE.
3. SOME REJECTIONS IN LIFE ARE A BLESSING. Listen

THE BEST ADVICE - Episode 134 from 2023-02-05T18:30:01

When I’m asked for advice I’ve noted that much of the time people go on to do exactly the opposite of what I tell them. As an Ethiopian proverb goes, “Give advice; if people don’t listen, let adver...

BANDWIDTH - Episode 133 from 2023-01-22T18:30:01

I’m talking today about bandwidth, not in the sense of telecoms or internet speeds but instead in our ability to deal with stuff. From every day, day-to-day stuff, to work stuff to family stuff, an...

GATEKEEPERS - Episode 132 from 2023-01-15T18:35:01

A gatekeeper is anyone who works to allow, refuse, limit, redirect, support, or hinder you. Proceeding through life with a state of mind that refuses to acknowledge that these people exist will onl...

BETA (TEST) CLIENTS An off the cuff episode... - Episode 131 from 2023-01-08T18:35:01

This is an off-the-cuff episode that looks at working or engaging with test or "beta" clients in order to learn something or better your services. You really must be careful not to end up working f...

HARD WORK vs THE LAW OF ATTRACTION - Episode 130 from 2023-01-01T18:35:01

Today I want to discuss a topic that some of you may already be aware of. It’s often referred to as having a positive mental attitude which is no bad thing, but here I am referring more specificall...

EVEN MORE TOXIC ARCHETYPES - Episode 129 from 2022-12-25T18:30:02

Today I cover a topic that is particularly popular in these shows. It’s 3 more toxic personality types for you to keep an eye out for.

For a full transcript of this episode please go t...

10 THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA - Episode 128 from 2022-12-18T18:30:02

In this show, I introduce 10 thoughts on the pitfalls, benefits, and tricks for successfully using social media.

For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website <...

LIST YOUR WEAKNESSES - Episode 127 from 2022-12-11T18:30:02

I was tempted to do two episodes, one called why you should work for free and then another called why you shouldn’t work for free but I thought better of it and here we are. This isn’t rocket scien...

WHO DO YOU SPEND YOU TIME WITH? - Episode 126 from 2022-12-04T18:30:02

The people you spend the most time with shape who you are. They determine what conversations dominate your attention. They affect to which attitudes and behaviors you are regularly exposed. And wha...

THE CYCLE OF PRODUCTIVITY - Episode 125 from 2022-11-27T18:30:02

The cycle of productivity has 4 phases and consists of a create decide/ start phase, a do/ act phase, a completion/ finish phase, and an acknowledgment/ praise phase. Today I look at this in detail...

DOING STUFF FOR FREE - Episode 124 from 2022-11-20T18:30:01

I was tempted to do two episodes, one called why you should work for free and then another called why you shouldn’t work for free but I thought better of it and here we are. This isn’t rocket scien...

COMBINING PODCAST LESSONS - Episode 123 from 2022-11-13T18:30:02

Today I talk again about high level thinking, and of how to use this podcast or other productivity resources and techniques, so that you can get the most out of them.

For a full transcri...

THE FOCUS FUNNEL - Episode 122 from 2022-11-06T18:30:01

Today though I’m re-introducing you to Rory Vaden’s Focus Funnel. Managing your time goes beyond just being efficient and effective; you need to choose what tasks to take on, and which to let go. ...

THREE MORE LESSONS FROM DEMI DEMI - Episode 121 from 2022-10-30T18:30:02

Demi Demi has released hundreds of short 1-minute motivational pieces on Youtube and TickTock and I am visiting three of them here today.

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PROCRASTINATION or LAZINESS? - Episode 120 from 2022-10-23T17:30:02

Procrastination is an active process – you choose to do something else instead of the task that you know you should be doing. In contrast, laziness suggests apathy, inactivity and an unwillingness ...

ADDICTED TO THE MODERN WORLD - TECH ADDICTION - Episode 119 from 2022-10-16T17:30:01

Technology can be helpful in many ways, but it is one of the top 10 addictions of Modern Society.

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THE DEVIL'S IN THE DETAIL - Episode 118 from 2022-10-09T17:35:01

If you don’t take care of these details, the little intricate parts of whatever it is that you do, that may never be fully appreciated by others later on in the process but that will bloom into ser...

REDISCOVERING PASSION - Episode 117 from 2022-10-02T17:30:02

Passion is what drives us. Passion guides us and fuels us in our life and career and it’s an integral part of what we are. Today I talk about something that I’ve struggled with in recent years. Red...

ANOTHER 3 TOXIC ARCHETYPES - Episode 116 from 2022-09-25T17:30:01

Today I am tackling Drama Magnets, Critics and a more recent development the Social Media Pretender. This episode is issued in warning as, if you have any of these types of people in your life, the...

TAKING BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS - Episode 115 from 2022-09-18T17:30:02

I think sometimes we can get lost in the creativity of our work and in the focus that we bring to it but if we gave ourselves a break, literally and figuratively, we could all do a lot better.
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NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED - Episode 114 from 2022-09-11T17:30:02

When I say that "no good deed goes unpunished", I am talking about any act of kindness which backfires on those who offer it. Today I talk about this phenomenon.

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A QUICK CATCH UP - Episode 113 from 2022-09-04T17:35:02

Season 9 is here! In this show, I talk about what's been happening over the past 12 weeks, the ups and downs of my recent 12-week year, and about what to expect in the following 12 shows. I also in...

UNTANGLE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH A BRAIN DUMP - Episode 112 from 2022-08-28T17:30:02

A brain dump is a simple technique to help you declutter your mind and thoughts.
For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website

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THREE TOXIC ARCHETYPES - Episode 111 from 2022-08-21T17:30:02

Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters. They spread negativity, create problems and stress, manipulate you and...

THE PROPHET ISN'T RECOGNIZED IN HIS OWN LAND - Episode 110 from 2022-08-14T17:30:02

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t get the attention or respect or rewards that you deserve from the people who know you well, you’re not alone and today I’ll be looking at some of the reasons why....

THE DUNNING KRUGER EFFECT - Episode 109 from 2022-08-07T17:30:02

Today I am talking about a type of cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate their knowledge or ability, particularly in areas with which they have little to no experience.

The D...

OWN YOUR SUCCESS WITH THIS SIMPLE ACRONYM - Episode 108 from 2022-07-31T17:30:01

Today I want to introduce you to the short acronym OWN that’s O/W/N or OSCAR WHISKEY NOVEMBER if you are struggling with my accent. This stands for

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THE KEY TO PRACTICE IS PRACTICE - Episode 107 from 2022-07-24T17:30:02

Today I’m going to give you 5 reasons why practice makes perfect. We all know that but do we actually take it seriously, buckle down and action it?

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3 MORE MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGES FROM DEMI DEMI - Episode 106 from 2022-07-17T17:30:02

I’m back again with another 3 motivational messages from YouTube sensation Abo Demi Demi – partly because the last show I did of his, episode 96 during season 7 has been very successful and partly ...

PARKINSON'S LAW - Episode 105 from 2022-07-10T17:30:02

The law is simply that work expands and contracts to fill the time allotted for its completion. WORK EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS TO FILL THE TIME ALLOTTED FOR ITS COMPLETION

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MAKING YOUR NOT TO DO LIST - Episode 104 from 2022-07-03T17:30:02

By knowing what you want to avoid, you can focus your energy instead on the things you want to do and maximise your productivity.

For a full transcript of this episode please go to the o...

DO YOU HAVE A HOLE IN YOUR BUCKET? - Episode 103 from 2022-06-26T17:30:02

What one thing in your life is holding you back or keeping you down? And a follow-up question might be - what are you planning to do about it? What's the hole in your bucket?

For a full ...

TAKE THE EASY MONEY - Episode 102 from 2022-06-19T17:30:02

Today I talk about low hanging fruit which is how some people describe the most easily achieved of a set of tasks, measures, goals, etc.

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NEVER PLAY TO THE GALLERY - Episode 101 from 2022-06-12T17:30:02

This is the first episode of season 8 and in it we look at why playing to the gallery or the crowd. Adapting your ideas to suit the masses could be the reason why you aren’t finding success!
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10 PRODUCTIVITY SUPERPOWERS - Episode 100 from 2022-06-05T17:30:02

Today is the last of the long episodes and in it, I am going to look back over the previous 100 shows and pick out 10 productivity techniques that will supercharge your life if you choose to take t...

TO DO LISTS - Episode 99 from 2022-05-29T17:30:02

In this episode, I discuss 19 ways to improve how you handle to-do lists. How much time do you spend on planning your days? 5 minutes? 10? How many of you spend no time at all on planning and just ...

THE BIG PODCAST BOOST - A Special Minisode from 2022-05-29T16:30:02

CAMPAIGN LINK: https://igg.me/at/bigboost

This episode is to support the 10-day Indiegogo campaign that I have just launched. If y...

OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS - Episode 98 from 2022-05-22T17:30:02

Generally, when I talk about opening and closing doors I am talking in terms of taking on too many things. As discussed in the last show you need to ruthlessly prioritize what you are getting yours...

FOCUS ON THREE THINGS - Episode 97 from 2022-05-15T17:30:02

In this episode I’m backing a simple productivity concept - that focusing on no more than 3 things over a given period of time, not at the same time, but over a given period, could change everythin...

FIVE MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGES FROM ABO DEMI DEMI - Episode 96 from 2022-05-08T17:30:02

I follow one of life’s great philosophers on YouTube by the name of Demi Demi, who went viral a few years back with his video "Tough times never last, only tough people last". He did it with great ...

BATCHING - Episode 95 from 2022-05-04T17:30:02

Batching is simply the act of grouping tasks together, so you do them all at once, instead of switching between tasks that take place in areas.

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GOOD FAST CHEAP - Episode 94 from 2022-05-01T17:30:02

Today’s episode highlights a simple rule that can be applied to virtually any project that we set out to do. It’s known in business terms as The Project Management Triangle but that uses the terms ...

CREATIVITY ON DEMAND - Episode 93 from 2022-04-24T17:30:02

Making something from nothing, or quickly solving a creative problem that comes up to bite you or your project in the ass is sometimes a really hard thing to do. Like catching lightning in a bottle...

10 THINGS I LEARNED THE HARD WAY - Episode 92 from 2022-04-17T17:30:02

Just what it says on the tin. Here are 10 things I have learned the hard way.

This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, conta...

REVISITING THE 12 WEEK YEAR - A NEW YEAR SPECIAL - Episode 91 from 2022-01-02T18:25:02

Here I take a deep dive into Brian P Moran's 12 week Year system. Get more done in 12 weeks than others get done in 12 months!

The three principles of the 12-week year: Accountability, ...

MAKING A "HOUSE BOOK" - Episode 90 from 2021-08-08T17:30:04

In this episode I discuss one very simple thing that you can do right now, if you have not already done it, to make your life easier and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress in regard to living ou...

HUNGRY ANGRY LONELY TIRED (HALT) - Episode 89 from 2021-08-01T17:30:16

I want to introduce you to the acronym HALT which stands for Hungry Angry Lonely Tired. HALT was originally promoted by Alcoholics Anonymous but is now a well-recognised tool to help you through a ...

THE OTHER PANDEMIC: VICTIM MENTALITY - Episode 88 from 2021-07-25T17:30:14

Just raising the subject of victim mentality is a dangerous business because those that buy into it will vehemently defend their position - a position born out of negative experiences, negative inf...

ALL IS WELL - Episode 87a from 2021-07-20T17:23:43

This is a follow-up episode to episode 84 - Headspace.

You can find out more about the show on these links.

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CLOUT CHASERS - Episode 87 from 2021-07-18T17:30:10

Clout chasing is an expression that came out of the American rap music industry and in simple terms, a Clout Chaser is someone who does and says things simply for the purpose of becoming more popul...

THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE - Episode 86 from 2021-07-11T17:30:13

Today I’ll be looking at a simple system of time blocking that could make all the difference to you if you are struggling to get stuff done. It’s something I’ve mentioned in passing in previous epi...

10 TYPES OF SELF SABOTAGE - Episode 85 from 2021-07-04T17:30:05

In this episode, I cover a topic that will easily ensure that your plans fall apart: Self-sabotage. That's when you undermine your own goals and values.

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HEADSPACE - Episode 84 from 2021-06-27T17:30:07

This episode encapsulates both an update on what I've been doing this last few months and an in-depth look at headspace and why having a clear head is important. there are lessons to be learned her...

5 VITAL LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE STOICS - Episode 83 from 2021-01-10T18:15:02

Here I delve into the world of stoicism which has a lot of lessons for those living in today's world. This is not some dry academic concept. It is something that will enable you to become more prod...

I'LL BE BACK - Episode 82a from 2020-12-27T23:03:17

I'm cutting back on my podcast time this year. Listen to find out why. This is not the end. The next episode will be released in 2 weeks. After that, they will be released less regularly.

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PLANNING YOUR BEST YEAR YET (part 2) - Episode 82 from 2020-12-20T18:15:02

This episode explores the final 5 questions put forth in Jinny Ditzler's incredibly powerful system, Your Best Year Yet, a system that enables those who undertake it to achieve their goals in the 1...

PLANNING YOUR BEST YEAR YET (part 1) - Episode 81 from 2020-12-13T18:15:19

This episode looks at the first 5 questions put forth in Jinny Ditzler's incredibly powerful system, Your Best Year Yet, which enables those who undertake it to achieve goals in the 12 months that ...

10 WAYS TO MOTIVATE&INSPIRE OTHERS (Part 2) - Episode 80 from 2020-11-29T18:15:02

These episodes look at ways to motivate and inspire the people who work under you and at what "leadership" actually means.

For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official...

10 WAYS TO MOTIVATE&INSPIRE OTHERS (Part 1) - Episode 79 from 2020-11-15T18:15:12

These episodes look at ways to motivate and inspire the people who work under you and at what "leadership" actually means.

For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official...

A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - Episode 78a from 2020-11-08T18:15

Today I talk about the Indie Film Hustle Podcast Network, and this shows move to be part of it.  
 
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HARNESSING THE LABOR ILLUSION - Episode 78 from 2020-11-01T18:15

Let's look at The labor Illusion. The psychology works like this, we value things more when we believe effort has been put into them – particularly if that effort is on our behalf.
 

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PRIDE AND ARROGANCE - Episode 77 from 2020-10-25T17:15

I will be looking today at how PRIDE and ARROGANCE can affect our productivity and limit our success and our happiness.

 
For a full transcript of this episode please go to the offi...

HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE (PART 2) Episode 76 from 2020-10-18T17:15

Today's show introduces 5 more principles from Dale Carnegie’s book How to Win Friends and Influence People. 
 
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HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE (PART 1) Episode 75 from 2020-10-11T17:15

Dale Carnegie's self-help classic, How to Win Friends & Influence People, aims to give easy to follow advice for building and improving positive and successful relationships with people in all area...

GETTING COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE episode 74 from 2020-10-04T17:15

Learning how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable will help you to manage difficult emotions and embrace difficult situations.
 
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USING SWOT ANALYSIS - Episode 73 from 2020-09-27T17:15

SWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique used to help a person or organization identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
 

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WHAT ARE SMART GOALS? Episode 72 from 2020-09-20T17:15

The SMART goal setting system is a simple productivity technique that will help you to plan out and set realistic and achievable goals. To find out more, have a listen.
You can read the full t...

MISSION CREEP - Episode 71 from 2020-09-13T17:15

Mission creep happens when a commitment strays beyond an original agreement. It is the gradual broadening of the original plans and objectives of a mission or organization.
 

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WHY YOU MUST ADAPT AND BE FLEXIBLE - Episode 70 from 2020-09-06T17:15

In this show, I look at how you must be able to adapt to circumstances as they come up. Flexibility means being able to pivot when problems or opportunities arise.
 
 

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NEVER GIVE UP&COMING SOON! - Episode 69 from 2020-08-09T17:15

In this episode, I talk about the productivity and life struggles of freelancers in 2020 and offer solutions and actions that you can take to increase your chances of success. I also list the upcom...

SCAMS, LIES&DOUBLE DEALING (Part 2) - Episode 68 from 2020-05-03T16:45

This episode is the second of my 2 part creative scams series. That’s scams that are aimed, not at the general public, but specifically at those working in the creative industries.
 
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SCAMS, LIES&DOUBLE DEALING (Part 1) - Episode 67 from 2020-05-03T16:30

This episode is about creative scams. That’s scams that are aimed, not at the general public, but specifically at those working in the creative industries.
 
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It was the heart...

TALKING SOCIAL MEDIA, PERSONAL BRANDING&MORE WITH GILLIAN DICK (Part 2) - Episode 66 from 2020-04-26T16:45

In this episode and in the next I talk about social media marketing, personal branding and more with social media specialist and good friend Gillian Dick of the GoTo Agency in Glasgow.
CONTACT...

TALKING SOCIAL MEDIA, PERSONAL BRANDING&MORE WITH GILLIAN DICK (Part 1) - Episode 65 from 2020-04-26T16:30

In this episode and in the next I talk about social media marketing, personal branding and more with social media specialist and good friend Gillian Dick of the GoTo Agency in Glasgow.
CONTACT...

REJECTION AND RESILIENCE - Episode 64 from 2020-04-19T16:30

Building RESILIENCE isn’t easy, so in this show, I look at what exactly it is AND at strategies that will help you to create and maintain it.

This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Netw...

10 AWESOME PRODUCTIVITY APPS WITH "PRODUCTIVITY MATTERS" HOST, JULIAN COSKY - Episode 63 from 2020-04-12T16:30

In this episode, I discuss 10 productivity with Julian Cosky of the "Productivity Matters" podcast and discover how they can be used to make our lives more efficient and effective.
CONTACT JUL...

30 WAYS TO COMBAT STRESS - Episode 62 from 2020-04-05T16:30

I look today at the causes of stress and 30 ways of coping with it.

 
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TALKING ANXIETY, MONEY WORRIES&FREELANCING WITH DAVID THOMAS - Episode 61 from 2020-04-02T17:00

In this show, I talk to the highly experienced broadcaster, trainer and manager DAVID THOMAS of DAVID THOMAS MEDIA who has a keen interest in personal development and the professional motivation of...

IS COMFORT EATING, EATING YOU?- Episode 60 from 2020-03-31T16:58:19

Today's show looks at why and how we get addicted to comfort eating (aka emotional eating) to try and solve our problems. Inevitably though it leaves us with feelings of dissatisfaction and guilt.<...

TALKING MINDSET WITH MINDSET COACH DEE BLEAKLEY - Episode 59 from 2020-03-29T17:05:45

In this show, I talk with KEYNOTE SPEAKER and MINDEST COACH, DEE BLEAKLEY, about how the right mindset, coupled with taking action, will lead you to success. 

CONTACT DEE: Listen

INFORMATION OVERLOAD&DEALING WITH OVERWHELM - Episode 58 from 2020-03-26T17:00

This is the 2nd episode of season 4. In this show, I look into what "information overload" actually means in the context of both the coronavirus scare and more generally on our everyday life and I ...

COPING WITH ANXIETY AND TAKING BACK CONTROL - Episode 57 from 2020-03-24T18:13:32

In this episode, the first of season 4, I offer up advice on dealing with anxiety in your day to day life and during the current crisis. This is being released in response to the Covid19 situation....

RELAXATION SOUNDS TO SUPPORT EPISODE 57 - Episode 56 from 2020-03-24T18:12:42

This episode features relaxation sounds referred to during episode 57. Please use them for meditation and relaxation.
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WHY SELF ISOLATION IS A PRODUCTIVITY GIFT - Episode 55 from 2020-03-17T17:00

In this episode (not to downplay the seriousness of what we face and the repercussions of self-isolation and the coronavirus) I suggest 5 productive activities we can engage in whilst in our self-i...

A CONVERSATION WITH IAN O'NEILL - CREATIVE NUTS AND BOLTS - Episode 54 from 2020-02-27T18:52:02

In this episode, I discuss the nuts and bolts of putting together creative projects and how that relates to productivity techniques etc with fellow podcaster, writer and filmmaker Ian O'Neill.
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Mailbag Show 2 - TECH TROUBLES&THE SCIENCE OF WHEN - Episode 53 from 2020-01-26T18:00

This is my second mailbag episode where I answer questions from listeners.
 
You can read a full transcript of this show on the official website @ Listen

OFF THE CUFF&MY NEW BEST YEAR YET - Episode 52 from 2020-01-12T18:00

This episode is an "off the cuff" style show (unscripted) where I talk about my new experiences in planning the year ahead using Jinny Ditzler's excellent book MY BEST YEAR YET.
 
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New Year Special - 5 OF THE BEST and LOOKING FORWARD - Episode 51 from 2019-12-29T18:00

Today’s show not only marks the end of season 3 but it also celebrates the first 50 episodes and a NEW YEAR with new hopes and possibilities.
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IMPOSTER aka IMPOSTOR SYNDROME - Episode 50 from 2019-12-22T18:00

Let's talk about Imposter (or impostor - here's some argument about this) syndrome and how you can overcome it.
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OUTRAGE PORN - Episode 49 from 2019-12-15T18:00

Don’t be offended! Today I look at how we are manipulated by the press to become outraged and how this nonsense affects our productivity.
 
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FIND YOUR WAY WITH AFFIRMATIONS - Episode 48 from 2019-12-08T18:00

Today I will be talking about AFFIRMATIONS and how they can be used to change your life. 
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BULLYING AND THE SILENT MAJORITY - Episode 47 from 2019-12-01T18:00

Today I’ll be tackling a form of behaviour which I see more and more often, and it took me a number of years to realise that BULLIES are as much a part of adult life as they were in school - but I’...

Mailbag Show FAKE FRIENDS AND OVERWHELM - Episode 46 from 2019-11-24T17:00

Today I am answering questions sent in by listeners.
For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https...

THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS PART 6 - Episode 45 from 2019-11-18T17:00

 

This is the final episode of this special interconnected series within the series focusing on Napoleon Hill’s powerful book THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS. In whatever walk of life y...

THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS PART 5 - Episode 44 from 2019-11-17T17:00

 

In whatever walk of life you are in, SUCCESS is a universal theme that will be of interest. This is the fifth of six interconnected episodes about Napoleon Hill’s powerful book and if ...

THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS PART 4 - Episode 43 from 2019-11-11T17:00

This is the fourth part of my series on Napoleon Hill’s powerful book and if you’ve not yet heard the previous parts then I’d strongly advise you to go back and check out episodes 40 through 42 fir...

THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS PART 3 - Episode 42 from 2019-11-10T17:00

 

This is the third part of my breakdown of Napoleon Hill’s powerful book THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS but if you’ve not yet heard the previous episodes in this particular series the...

THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS PART 2 - Episode 41 from 2019-11-04T17:00

 

Here we are now with part 2 of Napoleon Hill’s powerful book THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS, and before I get into it, IF YOU’VE NOT YET HEARD THE PREVIOUS EPISODE, which covers the ...

THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS PART 1 - Episode 40 from 2019-11-03T17:00

Over the next six episodes, I will be introducing you to the concepts and principles which he first presented in his very powerful book THE LAW OF SUCCESS IN 16 LESSONS – It’s the book that his mor...

DON'T DO ME A FAVOUR - Episode 39 from 2019-10-27T17:00

 

Today I’m going into another in my TELL IT LIKE IT IS series of shows which have proven to be very successful in the past – These are episodes where I talk about a problem which it’s l...

SWIM FOR YOUR LIFE - Episode 37 from 2019-10-20T17:00

Today I’m releasing release two shorter more on point episodes. This episode SWIM FOR YOUR LIFE is the first show where I’ve talked about fitness… it’s a very limited immersion (pun very much inten...

HOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT? - Episode 38 from 2019-10-20T17:00

In today’s episode, I’m going to be talking once again about HABITS. I’ve gone into them before in episode 13 - HABIT FORMING FOR A BETTER LIFE and I will be coming back to them again. The more you...

CROWDFUNDING: LESSONS LEARNED - Episode 36 from 2019-10-13T17:00

Today, I’m talking about crowdfunding - If you have ever considered running a campaign of your own then there are a few things which I’ve picked up along the way that you might find useful.
Fo...

DEVELOPING A SENSE OF URGENCY - Episode 35 from 2019-10-06T17:00

I talked about A SENSE OF URGENCY last season in my episode entitled DRIVE, but for me, it’s really one of the cornerstones of productivity itself. John Kotter’s quote there says it very well. This...

BEST LAID PLANS - Episode 34 from 2019-09-29T17:00

Today I talk about how to deal with problems that upset your plans and why you shouldn't let them derail you.
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CHOICE PARALYSIS - Episode 33 from 2019-08-20T18:08

Do you tend to overthink your choices to the point where you feel paralyzed and don’t make a decision? If you recognise this in yourself then listen up as this week I’ll be talking about how to ove...

THE LAW OF SINGLE HANDLING - Episode 32 from 2019-08-18T18:30

The Law of Single Handling states that you will only maximize your performance and potential when you discipline yourself to concentrate single-mindedly on the single most important task from incep...

WHY IT’S OK TO GIVE UP - Episode 31 from 2019-08-04T17:00

 

If you Google why you SHOULD GIVE UP ON STUFF you’ll get a thousand hits that say the exact opposite - the message is strong and positive and seemingly sensible – NEVER GIVE UP – but t...

LESS SCROLLING, MORE LIVING - Episode 30 from 2019-07-14T17:02

The main benefit of a social media detox is that it gives you an increased focus on what really matters. Today I talk about this and the other benefits of taking a social media break.
 
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TEN MINUTE MOTIVATION&THE MVP Episode 29 from 2019-07-14T16:59

Today's episode looks at 10-minute motivation and the concept of the minimum viable product as applied to creative projects.
For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official web...

YOU HAVE THE POWER (To Take Control) - Episode 28 from 2019-05-12T17:00

This show is the last of season 2 and today I will encourage you yet again to take control of your life and work and dreams and ambitions by adopting the productivity techniques that I have talked ...

FIVE MORE FREE APPS TO MAKE YOU MORE PRODUCTIVE - Episode 27 from 2019-05-05T17:00

Today I will be following up on Season one’s FIVE FREE PRODUCTIVITY APPS episode with five more awesome apps for IOS or Android. These are apps that I use myself, if not every day of the year then ...

SHOOT WITH WHAT YOU'VE GOT - Episode 26 from 2019-04-28T17:00

(Edit August 2020 - I should have called this "Start With What You've Got" as it's a little less film-specific.) This lesson can be applied to any endeavour.
This week I’m postulating on why m...

6 FREE PRODUCTIVITY EXTENSIONS FOR GOOGLE CHROME - Episode 25 from 2019-04-21T17:00

As last season’s 5 FREE APPS TO MAKE YOU MORE PRODUCTIVE episode was so incredibly popular, I thought that I’d continue with a couple of episodes this season on similar themes. Today I will present...

TOXIC PEOPLE AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM - Episode 24 from 2019-04-14T17:34

Today I’m tackling a subject which I think every one of us faces at least every now and again. It’s one of a series of episodes where I TELL IT LIKE IT IS. The SERIES 1 TIMEWASTERS episode was in t...

KILLING THE MICROWAVE MINDSET - Episode 23 from 2019-04-07T18:00

Today’s show is all about KILLING THE MICROWAVE MINDSET and replacing it with something much more realistic. If you can understand the concepts I raise here and apply them to your life and work, an...

RUMINATING ON RUMINATION - Episode 22 from 2019-03-31T18:00

On this week’s show, I talk about RUMINATING. I mentioned it in passing on THE INNER CRITIC episode 6 but I expand on it here and offer solutions. Rumination can take over your mind, kill your crea...

OBLITERATING PROCRASTINATION - Episode 21 from 2019-03-24T18:00

This week I’ll be talking about another topic which every one of us likely suffers from, from time to time - PROCRASTINATION. We’ll look at what it is and its causes and list a few techniques and t...

BAD COLLABORATIONS - Episode 20 from 2019-03-17T18:00

On today’s show, I will be talking about a subject that no one ever seems to discuss but it’s one that creatives have to endure perhaps more often than most. Whereas I can admit that sometimes coll...

THE FOUR DISCIPLINES OF EXECUTION - Episode 19 from 2019-03-10T18:00

Today we’ll be delving into a business productivity system called the 4 DISCIPLINES OF EXECUTION aka the 4DX which I believe will be applicable to the world of creatives like film pros.
For a ...

PROTECTING YOUR MENTAL ENERGY - Episode 18 from 2019-03-03T18:00

Today I am going to be talking about Mental Energy and why ABOVE ALL THINGS it must be protected. I’ll talk about what it is, how to ensure it isn’t wasted and the huge difference that protecting i...

DRIVE - Episode 17 from 2019-02-24T18:00

And it’s good to be back with the 1st episode of season 2 and today the subject is DRIVE. How to find it, how to maintain it and how to harness it.
For a full transcript of this episode please...

Coming Soon - A Season 2 Preview from 2019-02-10T17:00

 
Hello and welcome to this preseason mini-episode of the show which continues to do well and today the figures say that it’s actually up 11.8% over the previous 14 days of downloads. I’ve bee...

NEW YEAR SPECIAL - YOUR BEST YEAR YET - Episode 16 from 2018-12-30T17:30

Today I look at Jinny Ditzler's awesome book for planning the year ahead, Your Best Year Yet.
 
For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website Listen

PLANNING YOUR FUTURE BY SETTING GOALS - Episode 15 from 2018-12-09T17:59

In this, the final episode of season 1, I’ll be talking about one of the most powerful weapons in the productivity-ists arsenal: GOAL SETTING.
For a full transcript of this episode please go t...

FIVE FREE APPS TO MAKE YOU MORE PRODUCTIVE - Episode 14 from 2018-12-02T17:59

The format this week is a little bit different as I want to offer you suggestions on productivity apps which you can use to make your day to day life and work just a little bit easier. In this epis...

HABIT FORMING FOR A BETTER LIFE - Episode 13 from 2018-11-25T17:59

In this episode I will be discussing the topic of habit-forming and how forming new habits and, just as important, breaking old ones - can move you into a better life, a stronger career and a happi...

DEALING WITH TIME WASTERS - Episode 12 from 2018-11-18T17:59

I’ve wanted to tackle this subject for a while now, as it is something that I am more and more aware of. Today I will be talking about how to deal with people that waste your time and distract you ...

ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS WITH A 12 WEEK YEAR - Episode 11 from 2018-11-11T17:59

On this week’s show, I will be discussing the concept of the twelve-week year, how I used it to get out of a creative rut and how it can be used to focus your vision and complete goals quickly. It’...

MULTITASKING, THE MYTH - Episode 10 from 2018-11-04T17:59

This week I am talking about multitasking and why it’s a bad thing for productivity. You’ve likely heard the old adage that HE WHO CHASES TWO RABBITS, CATCHES NEITHER – or maybe you prefer SHE WHO ...

FOUR HACKS TO BEAT PROCRASTINATION - Episode 9 from 2018-10-28T17:59

On this show I’m going to squeeze in 4 more productivity “rules” that I know will make your life easier and continue to help you to beat procrastination and just get things done. I’m talking about ...

USING THE 5 SECOND RULE - Episode 8 from 2018-10-21T17:59

This week, I will be talking about MEL ROBBINS 5 SECOND RULE and how you can use it to cut through indecision, Beat fear and uncertainty, hack procrastination, Become confident, Share your ideas wi...

APPLYING THE PARETO PRINCIPLE - Episode 7 from 2018-10-14T18:00

On today's show I’ll be looking at one of The Productivity World's most effective strategies – often referred to simply as the 80/20 rule.
For a full transcript of this episode please go to th...

DEALING WITH YOUR INNER CRITIC - Episode 6 from 2018-10-07T18:02

EPISODE 6 – DEALING WITH YOUR INNER CRITIC
 
In this episode, I’ll be talking about negative and debilitating thoughts and how to handle them. Last week I left you with my thoughts on per...

PERFECTIONISM and WHY TO AVOID IT - Episode 5 from 2018-09-30T18:00

EPISODE 5 – PERFECTIONISM & WHY TO AVOID IT
On this week’s show, I will be talking about how PERFECTIONISM is NOT the way forward if you want to be PRODUCTIVE and HAPPY.
For a full transc...

5 A DAY FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH (A.L.I.V.E.) - Episode 4 from 2018-09-23T18:00

EPISODE 4 – 5 A DAY FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH A.L.I.V.E.
This week I’ll be talking about 5 simple steps to a happier life through mental well-being using the acronym ALIVE.
For a full transc...

PRIORITIZING IS THE KEY - Episode 3 from 2018-09-02T07:48

In this episode, we will be looking at how to prioritise your tasks and gain clarity of mind that will allow you to move forward.
 
For a full transcript of this episode please go to the ...

HARNESSING THE POWER OF "NO" - Episode 2 from 2018-09-02T07:46

Today I’m talking about how the word NO can turn your life around and get you on the road to success.

This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertisin...

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?&HIGH-LEVEL THINKING - Episode 1 from 2018-09-02T07:44

HIGH-LEVEL THINKING – developing through conscious thought, an overview of your life and work which will allow you to BE IN CONTROL. When you have achieved this position you can more easily make de...