Not As Advertised
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsNot As Advertised is an investigative series focused on validating the ideas and products that dominate the personal development and productivity space.
Each episode we ask "What if it was not as advertised?"
Through scientific research and data analysis, this show will help you design a personal productivity system that actually works.
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7: Break the System 07: Indecision
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBHow do you decide on your actions? Today we'll talk about how decisions are made in the brain, and what factors go into your decision-making! What drives you, and what influences them? Let us know what helps you make your important decisions! Website: www.mytechne.io Instagram / Facebook: @mytechne.io Twitter: @mytechne_io
Raphael Wong on Accounted For Podcast
March 20, 2019 20:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBHere's a sample of my recording on the Accounted For podcast, a show about career jumps and what actually happens beyond our LinkedIn profiles In this episode, I talk about: How I jumped from accounting to strategy consulting to tech start-ups How I started The Canvas Series podcast and how that ties into the larger mission of myTechne Learn more about Daniel and his work at https://www.oldmandan.com For the full episode, jump to www.oldmandan.com/podcast/rwong As always, let me kn...
6: Break the System 06: Burnout
March 14, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBWhat exactly is burnout? How does your brain process it? Or worse, how harmful is burnout to our health and productivity? Let us know if you've felt burnout, and how you deal with it! Website: www.mytechne.io Instagram / Facebook: @mytechne.io Twitter: @mytechne_io
5: Break the System 05: Multitasking
March 07, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBWhat is multitasking, and how does your brain switch between your various tasks? More importantly, how does it affect your productivity? Let us know how you deal with juggling tasks! Website: www.mytechne.io Instagram / Facebook: @mytechne.io Twitter: @mytechne_io
Raphael Wong on Pass the Torch Podcast
March 06, 2019 13:47 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBHere's a sample of the recording I did with Lavontay Santos on Pass the Torch podcast. In this episode, we talk about: Mentorship; Productivity; and What we are up to at myTechne.io and The Canvas Series podcast Be sure to listen to the full episode by searching 'Pass the Torch' on your podcast app. Learn more about Lavontay and his work: https://www.lavontaysantos.com/ https://mentorch.app/
4: Break the System 04: Sleep Deprivation
February 28, 2019 12:29 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBWhat is sleep? What are sleep cycles and how to improve sleep hygiene for greater productivity? Let us know how much sleep you are getting & whether you're waking in during or after a sleep cycle! Website: www.mytechne.io Instagram / Facebook: @mytechne.io Twitter: @mytechne_io Learn More: https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-deprivation-9945/
20: TCS 20: Mahfuz Chowdhury - Audit Your Time
February 26, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode I chat with Mahfuz about trying new things, auditing your time, and building a system to workout. Mahfuz is a digital marketer, podcaster, speaker, author and community builder. Episode Highlights [03:25] Priorities & Success [07:45] Importance of doing new things [13:38] Saying 'yes' and juggling too many priorities [18:50] Audit yourself [22:10] Time tracking w/ Toggl [29:15] Building a system for fitness Connect with Mahfuz Chowdhury: Linktree: http...
3: Break the System 03: Stress
February 21, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBWhat is stress and why does it happen? More importantly, what does it mean to our productivity and how can we deal with it? Be sure to subscribe to The Canvas Series for our weekly and monthly shows! Don't forget to join our mailing list to stay up to date on our latest content and product related news. Website: www.mytechne.io Social Media: @mytechne.io
2: Break the System 02: Procrastination
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBWhat is procrastination, why do we do it, and how can we build a system to reduce it? Hint: Mindfulness meditation is a proven, scientific system to improve focus, productivity and emotional control. Be sure to subscribe to The Canvas Series for all of our shows! Don't forget to join our mailing list to stay up to date on the latest content and product related news. Website: www.mytechne.io Instagram / Facebook: @mytechne.io Twitter: @mytechne_io
1: Break the System 01: Habits
February 07, 2019 02:59 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBIn the inaugural episode of our NEW WEEKLY show: BREAK THE SYSTEM - Ethan puts habits under the microscope and breaks down what habits are - and how it applies to you. Over the next few weeks, we are conducting a pilot to understand how we can give you regular, bite-sized content to teach you how systems work and how you can adopt it in your life. Let us know what you think about this format! Website: www.mytechne.io/contact Instagram / Facebook: @mytechne.io
Introducing myTechne
February 05, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBIn this episode, I introduce myTechne - a personal development company using media and technology to help you design the systems you need to succeed at what matters most to you. I talk about our brand story, what makes us different, and what all this means to you! Website: www.mytechne.io Instagram: @mytechne.io
19: TCS 19: Season 2 Launch
January 29, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode, I give a brief explanation on what to expect in this upcoming season followed by a short interview with Ethan so you can see how we will put it into practice. Episode Highlights [02:40] Intro to Season 2 [08:10] Brief interview with Ethan Kim [11:00] Weekly and daily planning system [16:30] Writing it down versus Digital [18:30] The science behind tracking progress [21:40] Small versus moonshot goals Concepts: Your Brain on Dopamine - The science of m...
18: TCS 18: Season 1 Finale
December 27, 2018 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode I share the highlights from Season 1 that best illustrate how busy people are designing systems into their life to succeed at what matters most to them. Be sure to subscribe to 'The Canvas Series' on your podcast app to get Product updates and Season 2 launch! Episode Highlights: [02:20] How to develop self-awareness [14:40] Why mindset matters [25:20] Breaking down passion [33:30] When 'trying' is good [43:10] Why everyone should build systems in their life...
17: TCS 17: Take small consistent actions to create massive change
November 27, 2018 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Sam Demma about the importance of taking small consistent actions to create massive change Sam is a professional speaker and social entrepreneur on a mission to spread a simple but powerful message - that small consistent actions will lead to massive change Episode Highlights [01:35] Small consistent actions [04:30] Origin story of PickWaste [16:02] Systems for daily improvement [24:45] The "overnight" success [28:00] Social proof [31:10] Why w...
16: TCS 16: Be purposeful with your business and health
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode I chat with Mary Young about what it takes to build a thriving business while keeping up with her health and overcoming a chronic disorder. Mary is the founder of the Mary Young lifestyle lingerie brand, creator of the Self Love Club, and regular keynote speaker on entrepreneurship, social media and mental health. Episode Highlights [02:00] Building a mission-driven business [07:20] Building life systems as an entrepreneur [12:50] Optimizing energy for self-care...
Panel: Podcasting, Storytelling and Entrepreneurship
October 26, 2018 04:01 - 1 hour - 67 MBPanelists: George Khalife (@khalifestyle) Marc Champagne (@kyoapp) Raphael Wong (@canvas.series) Hosts / Organizers: Daniel Breez (@danielbreez) Kelly Foss (@cwkellyfoss)
Talk: How an Introvert Systematically Started a Podcast
October 26, 2018 03:49 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBHad the absolute pleasure of sharing my story at the ImpactX Toronto Meetup. In this talk I share 3 key principles that helped me start the podcast. These principles can be used to start any kind of project that does not come natural to you. Let me know what you think! Best place to find me is on Instagram @canvas.series
15: TCS 15: Navigate the good and bad times with powerful mindset tools
September 25, 2018 03:57 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Michael Tranmer about a recent life-changing event and how he's transforming himself to take back control of his life. Michael was living a "normal" life up until a year ago. Now he's an engineer turned high performance life coach on a quest to take back control of his life and help others do the same. Episode Highlights [02:50] The blank canvas [08:30] Changing his mindset [12:25] Designing his life [21:40] The transformation process [32:50] Taking...
Ride With Me: Inspiring Chat with Raphael Wong
September 18, 2018 01:55 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBMade a guest appearance on the Ride With Me podcast, a show on marketing, personal development, and day-to-day thoughts of a motivated millennial. Show Details: Instagram: @mahfuzc Twitter: @cmahfuz Website: Ride With Me Book: Project Reinvention
14: TCS 14: Master your mind and achieve success with high performance tactics
August 28, 2018 00:29 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Brittany Michalchuk about success and what it takes to perform at peak levels. Brittany is a high performance coach and serial entrepreneur on a mission to teach people how to master their mind and take their life to a whole new level. Episode Highlights: [03:55] Starting her peak performance journey [11:45] Saying 'no' [18:30] Abundance versus victim mindsets [22:40] Breaking down fear [26:50] 10x life Brittany Michalchuk, High Performan...
13: TCS 13: The power of self-reflection and how world-class entrepreneurs and leaders stay at the top of their game
July 31, 2018 00:16 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Marc Champagne about self-reflection and how to start and maintain a regular practice to keep us at the top of our mental game. Marc is the co-founder of KYO, a podcast host, and avid photographer on a mission to help people get the most out of their everyday life. Episode Highlights: [05:50] What is mindfulness? [12:40] What is self-reflection and why it matters [19:25] Our self-reflection systems [27:15] How self-reflection helped Marc jump into entr...
12: TCS 12: Managing your health, energy and attention for peak performance
June 26, 2018 02:48 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this episode I chat with Hamza Khan about the systems and strategies we use to achieve peak performance, and how that begins with managing our health, energy and attention. Hamza is an award-winning author, marketer, entrepreneur and keynote speaker on a mission to help people & organizations transform ideas into action. Episode Highlights: [04:05] What is burn out & why it matters [09:00] 12 stages of burn-out [19:20] Strategies to manage burn-out [28:05] Managing time & ener...
11: TCS 11: Creating an environment that fuels the launch and beyond
May 28, 2018 21:57 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode I chat with Eva Chan and Jane Lee about their launch story and how they've designed an environment to fuel the explosive growth of their company - Launch Pop. Eva and Jane are serial entrepreneurs - with experience in marketing, product and branding - on a shared mission to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. Episode Highlights: [03:10] Build a business on what you already love doing [10:25] Create the right stress and risk environment to improve outcomes [1...
10: TCS 10: Using storytelling to share your message, inspire change and create outcomes that matter
April 24, 2018 03:01 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode I chat with George Khalife about the power of storytelling - and how it helps us share ideas, meet interesting people, and ultimately create the outcomes and impact that we desire most. George is a capital markets sales professional, entrepreneur, blogger, podcaster and community builder. [04:30] Why storytelling matters [10:10] How to get started [15:50] How to turn your idea into a story [19:20] Developing EQ and self-awareness [22:00] Overcoming fe...
TCS 09: Bringing value and appreciation to create a meaningful mentorship experience
March 27, 2018 01:43 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Melvin Suen about why mentorship matters and how we can develop a collaborative relationship that accelerates growth and learning for both parties involved.
TCS 08: Going all in to create a life of abundance
February 27, 2018 03:22 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Razvan about what it takes to go all-in and how that leads to a mindset and life of abundance.
TCS 07: Following your interests to unpack a world of opportunities
January 30, 2018 01:05 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with JR about pursuing his interests in globalism, languages and the environment; and when combined with a real market problem and his acquired skills, that leads to the formation of his 10x moonshot goal.
TCS 06: Hacking your way to success with awareness and intent
November 13, 2017 03:02 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode I chat with James and Robyn about living an intentional life, whether as a business owner or digital freelancer. We discuss the importance of self awareness, designing experiments and how to navigate day to day challenges with compassion.
TCP 05: The art of experimenting, hustling and thinking like an investor
October 17, 2017 03:47 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Joey about entrepreneurship, venture capital, and how to design our lives like a startup
TCP 04: Embracing vulnerability and self-awareness in pursuit of daringly great things
June 21, 2017 03:29 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with Alex (@livepcld) about vulnerability and self-awareness, and how we can use these principles to take risks and pursue the things that matter. Alex is the founder of LIVE Purpose Coaching & Life Design.
TCP 03: Asking why to set and execute on the goals that matter
May 18, 2017 01:36 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode, I chat with Julian Fok (@julianfok) about aligning our passion with our goals and how discipline creates a sense of freedom. Julian is a photographer and boulder-denim athlete on a mission to become the world's best adventure photographer.
TCP 02: Adopting the right mindset to tackle high-stake challenges
May 18, 2017 01:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode, I chat with Jonathan Yim (@apertureadv_co) about the growth and stress mindsets and their role in how we set and execute on our goals. Jon is a business development professional, traveler and Nikon photographer.
TCP 01: Using feedback to enhance your performance
May 18, 2017 01:25 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with Katie Furgoch about how we used a 360 feedback exercise to gain insights into how we can improve our performance. Katie is a HR strategist and traveler who is always looking to push her limits in personal development.
TCP Intro: What is The Canvas Project Podcast all about?
May 18, 2017 01:20 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBIn this introductory episode, I share the story of how The Canvas Project came into existence and what this community can mean to those on a pursuit to create value in their products, businesses and life.