Beyond Busy
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsGraham Allcott is the founder of Think Productive and author of the international bestseller How to be a Productivity Ninja.
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Cal Newport
April 10, 2019 23:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBGraham talks with Deep Work author Cal Newport, about the evolution of knowledge work, how social media compulsion has shifted in recent years, and balancing multiple careers. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617 Our Show Sponsors: T...
Helen Tupper
March 28, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBGraham talks to co-founder of Amazing If, Helen Tupper, about flexible working, embracing possibilities and exploring a squiggly career. This episode is sponsored by the Alptitude retreat, a 7-day gathering for entrepreneurs and leaders who are bored with the traditional business retreat. Find out more at alptitu.de. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: h...
Colette Heneghan
March 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBGraham talks to wellbeing and performance coach Colette Heneghan about Work Fuel: the Productivity Ninja Guide to Nutrition, the book she and Graham co-authored. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617 Our Show Sponsors: Think Productiv...
Mollie West Duffy
February 28, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBGraham talks down-the-line to organisational designer Mollie West Duffy from Ideo, and the author of No Hard Feelings: Emotions at Work and How They Help Us Succeed. They discuss devices at work, creating barriers against bad habits, working the room, and earning trust. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “...
Paul Jarvis
February 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBGraham talks down-the-line with author Paul Jarvis, about his book Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business. They discuss purpose, questioning growth, adaptability, "hustle" (and other business sacred cows), and how to think like a small company. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up ...
Benjamin Spall
January 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBGraham talks with Benjamin Spall of My Morning Routine, who shares what he's learned from the many successful people he's interviewed for his blog and book. They walk through some highlights from the book (including the four-star US General who purportedly survives on one meal a day), discuss what it means for Marie Kondo to leave the house untidy, and reflect on their Amazon reviews and attitudes towards them. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Produ...
Tony Danker
December 20, 2018 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBGraham talks to Tony Danker from Be the Business, about improving the productivity of UK businesses, forming good teams and constructively rowing within them. **Join Graham on Monday 21st January at Action for Happiness, for a talk on getting beyond busy.** Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “How to be a ...
Mark Dodgson & David Gann
December 06, 2018 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBGraham talks to Professors Mark Dodgson and David Gann, authors of the book The Playful Entrepreneur. They discuss learning and innovation, problematic depictions of entrepreneurship in popular media, and the importance of experimentation in work. **Join Graham on Monday 21st January at Action for Happiness, for a talk on getting beyond busy.** Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscr...
Grace Petrie
November 22, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBGraham talks to singer-songwriter Grace Petrie about gigging, protest singers, gender identity and acceptance. Grace's new album, Queer as Folk is available on her Bandcamp site, and on Spotify. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617 ...
Sally-Anne Airey
November 08, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBGraham has a frank and fascinating discussion with leadership coach Sally-Anne Airey, touching on identity, mindfulness, leadership in the Royal Navy, and parenting. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617 Our Show Sponsors: Think Produ...
Sam Conniff Allende
October 24, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBIn the first of a new season of Beyond Busy, Graham talks with serial social entrepreneur Sam Conniff Allende about ethical marketing, disruptive advertising and settling the score as to who would win between a pirate and a ninja. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http:/...
Derek Snook
May 16, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBGraham is in his back garden talking to the author of The Definition of Success, entrepreneur Derek Snook. They discuss faith, living among the homeless, living with purpose, social media and the search for validation. Derek formed a non-profit company in his home state of South Carolina, to help improve the working conditions of day labourers (workers, often manual labourers on day-long contracts that historically have been exploited). In his latest project, Co-Life, Derek is combatting...
Marie Benton
May 02, 2018 23:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBGraham is in Hove, speaking with founder and CEO of the Choir with No Name, Marie Benton. They chart the history of the first choir and the charitable organisation, and discuss maternity leave, work/life balance and self-evaluation. ## Support the Choir with No Name If you're in the UK, text the word SING to 70300 to donate £3 to the Choir with No Name. Find other ways to donate on their website. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This ...
Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler
April 18, 2018 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBGraham talks to the authors of The Communication Book and The Decision Book, Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler. They talk unicorns, England being rubbish at penalty shoot-outs, paralysis through analysis and some of the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica story. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “Ho...
Matthew Brown
April 04, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this quirky and enlightening episode, Graham speaks with Productivity Ninja Matthew Brown about culture, working with teams, eschewing technology when appropriate, and working with one's hands. ## Join Graham and Beat Bühlmann for an evening of productivity, psychology and technology. Join the Think Productive team for a free productivity event in conjunction with Evernote: * Manchester: 9th April * Birmingham: 16th April * London: 19th April * Bristol: 30th April Graham All...
Eugenie Teasley
March 22, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBGraham is on the Brighton marina speaking with Eugenie Teasley, Chief Executive of the Goodall Foundation and charity founder. Eugenie shares her successes and failures within the charity world, her perspective on parenting and "shiny squirrels". ## Join Graham and Beat Bühlmann for an evening of productivity, psychology and technology. Join the Think Productive team for a free productivity event in conjunction with Evernote: * Manchester: 9th April * Birmingham: 16th April * London:...
Peter Smith
March 08, 2018 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBGraham is in Sydney with corporate trainer and facilitator Peter Smith, talking about living a full and vital life, what a productive day really feels like, and Peter's 40/20/40 split as it relates to training. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury Digital. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “How to be a...
Graham talks at Action for Happiness
February 22, 2018 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis is a recording of a recent talk Graham gave at Action for Happiness, in which he reveals his three Ps for productivity: projects, phones and procrastination. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury Digital. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1...
The Happy Startup School
February 08, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBGraham is at Platform 9 in Brighton, talking to Laurence McCahill and Carlos Saba of the Happy Startup School. They discuss networking for people who hate networking, the stigma around lifestyle businesses and conquering the stereotype of the "hustler". Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury Digital. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grah...
Mark Williamson
December 14, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBGraham talks to Mark Williamson, the Director of Action for Happiness, about the relationship between wealth, mental health and happiness, how to make people more at peace with themselves, and the danger of comparing our real lives to the Instagram-filtered lives of others. Mark also walks through GREAT DREAM, the organisation's 10 point plan for achieving happiness. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management trainingcompany Think Productive. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's N...
Persephone Pearl
November 30, 2017 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBOn the Remembrance Day for Lost Species, Graham talks to the event's co-founder Persephone Pearl. They discuss the pressure around objects of remembrance, the idea of ritual in teams, and listening rather than proselytising. Persephone's tip for wellness and switching off is to engage in physical activities like cycling and dance. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury Digital. This podcast is produced...
Beat Bühlmann
November 20, 2017 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBGraham talks to Beat Buhlmann, General Manager of Evernote in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Evernote has more than 200 million users worldwide, and employs around 350 people. They discuss virtual teams, collaboration, digital communication hygiene and the power of small wins. **Tip from Beat:** When writing a difficult email, leave the email address until the very end, so you don't send it by accident or in frustration. Beat Buhlmann's "triple overload" (data, communication and c...
Laura Willis
September 20, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBGraham talks to Laura Willis about mindfulness and fixing the relationships we have with our smartphones. Laura runs Shine Offline, a company that aims to help people break negative habits around smartphone use and the always-on lifestyle. Shine Offline - Laura's company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hER0Qp6QJNU https://www.ted.com/talks/manoush_zomorodi_how_boredom_can_lead_to_your_most_brilliant_ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HbYScltf1c Irresistible: Why you are addicted t...
Josie Long
August 30, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBGraham talks to standup comedian Josie Long about empowering young people, surviving trolls, and balancing public and personal life. (This episode contains very strong language.) https://www.twitter.com/artsemergency/status/683936499788845056 Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities, by Rebecca Solnit Lefty Scum - Josie's show with Grace Petrie and Jonny & the Baptists: * Sun 29 Oct: Theatre Royal, Margate * Mon 30 Oct: The Yard Theatre, London * Wed 01 Nov: The Old...
Abudu Sallam Waiswa
August 16, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBGraham talks to Ugandan lawyer Abudu Sallam Waiswa about integrity, deal-making and going toe-to-toe with a pop superstar. As a younger man, Abudu sold chickens, worked in debt collection, sold TV time to Premier League addicts and has most recently completed a two-year masters degree, after attending Nottingham Trent University remotely from Uganda. Find Abudu on LinkedIn Concise Work Book on Fundamentals of Commercial Law in Uganda, Abudu's book Boda boda defined in Wikipedia Jos...
Lorraine Pascale
July 26, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBGraham talks to TV chef and "career chameleon" Lorraine Pascale about positivity, productivity and boundary-pushing. Lorraine's blog post on mental health and fitness What Color is Your Parachute? - a book on career change Follow Lorraine on Twitter and Instagram Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury Digital. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: ...
Professor Jon Dron
July 12, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBGraham meets the chair of the School of Computing and Information Systems at Athabasca University, Jon Dron. They discuss people and systems, the meaning of productivity, communicating with crowds and social networking. Jon's website Teaching Crowds: Learning & Social Media - the book Jon co-wrote with Terry Anderson Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury Digital. This podcast is produced by Origi...
Marianne Cantwell
June 28, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBGraham talks to "free-range human" Marianne Cantwell about burnout, liminality, conformism, groupthink and identity. Marianne is a speaker, author, businessperson and the founder of Free Range Humans which helps people "escape the cage" and live life on their terms. Be a Free Range Human: Escape the 9-5, Create a Life You Love and Still Pay the Bills - Marianne's book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnooCepNZv4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6XvFgiVeuE Graham Allcott is the founder...
Stephen Brobst
June 14, 2017 23:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBGraham talks to "customer-centric" CTO of Teradata, Stephen Brobst. They discuss Big Data, advising the Obama administration, and the freedom of not being tied down by "stuff". Stephen was named one of the top four CTOs in the US, rarely spends more than five days in the same place, and doesn't own a car or a house. Stephen's Wikipedia entry Google's blood-sugar-tracking contact lens Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast ...
Mike Bandar
May 24, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBGraham talks to serial entrepreneur Mike Bandar about contentment, ambition, success and challenging oneself. Turn Partners: Mike's business Hopper HQ: the Instagram scheduling tool Listen to the Ben & Jodie Cooke episode of Beyond Busy What Makes Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial? - study by Saras D Sarasvathy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IJlHfw43mQ Society for Effectual Action Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is ...
Asher Jacobsberg
May 11, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBGraham talks to Asher Jacobsberg about small-p politics, separating politics and democracy, empowering and engaging a local community, and giving oneself permission to spend some personal time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBa15YbSAC0 Lordship Hub Co-op - the local community space Asher helped to set up and run Smart School Councils Community - Helping young people to become active, democratic citizens Involver - Asher and Greg's youth-orientated social enterprise Graham's blog ...
Rachel Parris
April 27, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBGraham talks to standup comedian Rachel Parris. Rachel performs music in her shows, and her work is often confessional. They discuss her relationship with the blank page, procrastination and imposter syndrome. **See Rachel at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017** August 2nd - 28th, Pleasance Dome Rachel's Standard Issue articles Rachel on the Comedian's Comedian podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uauJri9OZc Austentatious: Rachel's Jane Austen themed improv group Elizabeth Gilbert...
Chester Osbourn
April 13, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBGraham is in Adelaide talking to Chester Osbourn, chief wine maker at family-owned vineyard d'Arenberg. They discuss the making of wine, what running a multigenerational business means, and Chester's upcoming clothing label, specialising in loud shirts. Top five d’Arenberg wines to try - Decanter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HjGIlu3g4A Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury Digital. This podca...
Nick Jenkins
March 30, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBGraham talks to Moonpig founder Nick Jenkins, about his time in the greeting card business, what it's like to be a dragon on BBC Two's Dragons' Den and knowing when to politely say "no" to new opportunities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmbnlnHe5nc Listen back to the [Ben & Jodie episode Mwabu, Nick's education tech company Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury Digital. This podcast is produc...
Liz Peters
March 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBGraham talks to improviser Liz Peters, Artistic Director of the Maydays. They share practical tips for dealing with nerves, improv and body language. Liz's website The Maydays' website https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, by Steven Pressfield Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Bloomsbury D...
Rob Geraghty
March 02, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBGraham talks to presentation coach Rob Geraghty. They discuss Rob's "Vision 35": his plan to retire by the age of 35, spending money to avoid wasting time, and the myths around passive income. Find Rob on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class do Not!, by Robert Kiyosaki Cashflow: Robert Kiyosaki's board game The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to do About it, by...
Carl Honoré
February 16, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBGraham talks to award-winning author, speaker and journalist Carl Honoré. They discuss "the multiple page-turn technique" of bedtime storytelling, slowing down in a period of fast-paced living, changing ingrained cultures, Brexit and slowing down politics. ## Go further In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed: Carl's book The Slow Fix: Lasting Solutions in a Fast-Moving World: also by Carl Carl's website Carl's Wikipedia page https://www.ted.co...
Claire Fox
February 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBGraham talks to Claire Fox, global HR Director and Child Safeguarding Director at Save the Children, as well as author. They discuss leaving work at the door, finding ways to spend time with family, running marathons and running in sack races. ## Go further Work/Life Symbiosis: The Model for Happiness and Balance: Claire's book Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's N...
Gerald Ratner
January 19, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBGraham talks to legendary businessman Gerald Ratner, the former CEO of Ratner’s and H Samuel, whose infamous speech to the Institute of Directors led to him losing everything almost overnight. They discuss his book, some of his famous friends and rivalries and of course that speech, its consequences for him personally and how he managed to bounce back. Graham also has a special announcement towards the end of the show. ## Go further Gerald Ratner: The Rise and Fall... and Rise Again: Ge...
Simon Woodroffe
November 10, 2016 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBGraham talks to entrepreneur, founder of Yo! Sushi and original dragon on Dragons’ Den, Simon Woodroffe. They discuss his story from counting every penny to depositing millions in his current account, and are joined by a special guest, a professional sailor embarking on a remarkable expedition. ## Go further * Yo! Home, which uses Simon’s background in scene design to maximise living space * Yo! Row, Lia Ditton’s solo rowing expedition from Japan to San Francisco Graham Allcott is ...
Grace Marshall
October 21, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBGraham chats with one of Think Productive’s Productivity Ninjas, Grace Marshall. They discuss FOMO, the word “busy” itself, and taming the lizard brain. They also swap their personal productivity confessions. ## Go further * Grace’s website – be sure to sign up to her newsletter and subscribe to her blog * How to be Really Productive – Grace’s book * Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them, by John Ortberg * The Chimp Paradox, by Professor Steve Peters * Follow Grace on T...
Norman Baker
October 03, 2016 09:31 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBGraham speaks to a man David Cameron described as “the most annoying man in politics", Norman Baker. Norman is formerly an MP for Lewes and minister in the Home Office, and was a part of the coalition government as a member of the Liberal Democrats. They discuss the life of a busy minister, the reputation of MPs in the wake of the expenses scandal, compromise, integrity and Brexit. ## Go further *Against the Grain, Norman’s memoir published in 2015 *The Strange Death of David Kelly...
Ayanna Coleman
August 04, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBGraham talks to literary agent and founder of Quill Shift, Ayanna Coleman, about diversity in publishing, balancing a day-job with a side-project, and time management. ## Go further * Quill Shift literary agency * Follow Ayanna on LinkedIn * Tanglewood Press: Ayanna’s day-job * Follow Graham on Twitter Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https:/...
Ben & Jodie Cook
July 21, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBGraham talks to husband and wife Ben and Jodie Cook. Ben is a personal trainer and former model with a degree in economics. Jodie is a social media manager, five years into running an award-winning business with local and international clients. On top of which, she is currently the BDPFA under 55.5kg British powerlifting champion, and is coached by her husband Ben, who co-developed the Clever Tykes series of children’s books. They talk about living and working together, and “essentialism...
Lisa Luxx
July 07, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBGraham talks to writer, editor and speaker, Lisa Luxx. Lisa runs Prowl Magazine, writes for the Telegraph and performs poetry and other spoken word. In this podcast, Graham also discusses three strategies for dealing with change, in the wake of Brexit. ## Go further * Prowl House – Lisa’s magazine * Ben Hammersley talks to Lisa Luxx * Ben Hammersley’s website * Lisa’s Telegraph article on transgender acceptance * Indigo Children definition * Lisa’s book: Polyphonic Scars * Foll...
Amy Lee
June 20, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBGraham talks to professional clown and actor, Amy Lee. Amy is the fiancé of last week’s guest, Matt Burt, and an award-winning performer. ## Go further * Richard Pochinko – Pochinko clowning * Sacha Baron Cohen on WTF with Marc Maron * Morro & Jasp’s website * Eat Your Heart Out – Morro & Jasp’s cookbook * Follow Graham on Twitter * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn01mCWw8FQ *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYA5RVGsD9E *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXx40c0fOiI *https://w...
Matt Burt
June 17, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBGraham talks to musician and podcaster Matt Burt, about a crucial crossroads in his working life. ## Go further * Songs in Seven – Matt’s podcast * The proposal episode of Matt’s podcast: very funny and extremely sweet * Follow Matt on Twitter * Follow Graham on Twitter Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up ...
Heather Moyse
May 12, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBGraham talks to two-time Olympic gold medalist, bob-sleigher, athlete and Rugby player, Heather Moyse. ## Go further * Heather’s website * Graham mentioned Gary Vaynerchuk * Follow Heather on Twitter * Follow Graham on Twitter * Jim Carrey talks about "asking the Universe", and following your passion. *Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's TED talk on "flow". Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin. ✔ Links: ...
Dr Chris O’Connor
April 28, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBGraham is in Canada, talking to founder and President of Think Research, Dr Chris O’Connor about clinical care, switching off from technology, productivity hacks and more. ## Go further * The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right, by Atul Gawande * In praise of text expansion * Use Microsoft Word’s AutoCorrect Feature to Expand Text * Follow Graham on Twitter *Also, here’s Atul Gawande’s TED talk on the Checklist Manifesto: http://www.ted.com/talks/atul_gawande_how_do_we_he...
Heather Urquhart
April 14, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn this episode, Graham talks to improv actor, musician and author Heather Urquhart, of the Maydays and Showstoppers. They discuss when to say “yes” to things and when to say “no”, making time for friends and family, and learning how to play. ## Go further * The Maydays, Heather’s improv company * Sing it, Heather and Joe Samuel’s book * Open Your Mouth and Sing: more musical improv * The “yes, and” rule of improv * Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” Thinking and Improves ...