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Being Productive

By Art Gelwicks

Being Productive is about working less and accomplishing more. Productivity is more than a bunch of hacks. Are you ready to start? Listen in for ideas on strategies, techniques, tools, and insights on how you can spend less time being stressed and more time being productive.
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Being ProductiveMay 28, 2020

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Episode 78 - Mindmapping, Flowcharts, and Checklists

Episode 78 - Mindmapping, Flowcharts, and Checklists

Is there a place for mindmaps, flowcharts, and checklists in your productivity system?  In episode 103 of CrossPlatform we started discussing how we manage our processes and procedures and it raised an interesting question: is there a place for mind maps, flowcharts, and checklists as part of your daily productivity?

Mar 02, 202406:13
Ep 77 - Achieving Work Life Balance

Ep 77 - Achieving Work Life Balance

In this episode, we challenge the conventional idea of work-life balance, proposing a dynamic approach likened to riding a bicycle. Unlike a static seesaw, balance involves continuous movement and skillful steering through life's challenges. We explore the nuanced journey of maintaining equilibrium by making consistent adjustments, acknowledging that unexpected obstacles can alter our direction without throwing us off balance. Join us for a fresh perspective on achieving a harmonious and fulfilling life through flexible and pragmatic strategies.

Feb 05, 202404:04
Ep 76 - Linking Your Information

Ep 76 - Linking Your Information

We're told by many productivity tool companies that it's best to put all our information in one place, usually the tool they are building and selling. I disagree. In this episode let's talk about the pros and cons of using one tool for everything. I'll also give you some examples of how I use multiple tools to create the same "one tool rules them all" experience.

Aug 10, 202318:02
Ep 75 - Simplify your Productivity

Ep 75 - Simplify your Productivity

Welcome to this week's episode of "Being Productive"! In a world that thrives on constant connectivity and innovation, we often find ourselves drowning in a sea of productivity tools, each promising to revolutionize our work lives. But have we ever stopped to consider the value of simplicity in these tools? Join us as we delve into the crucial topic of "Simplifying Our Productivity Tools." We'll explore the myriad benefits of streamlining our digital arsenals, from reducing overwhelm and decision fatigue to fostering focus and efficiency. Discover how trimming the excess and embracing straightforward, user-friendly solutions can empower us to reclaim our time, enhance collaboration, and ultimately achieve a higher level of productivity. Get ready to unlock the secrets of productivity through simplicity in this eye-opening episode!

Aug 01, 202311:42
Ep 74 - Digital Doom Piles

Ep 74 - Digital Doom Piles

Doom piles and doom boxes are terms from the world of ADHD and in this episode, I delve into how they are part of my world from a digital perspective. What are they, how can they be managed, and what are some techniques I use to control the digital assets in my world are included. 

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Mar 08, 202326:22
Ep 73 - OneNote at the Crossroads

Ep 73 - OneNote at the Crossroads

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Episode 73 deals with the current state of the OneNote application from Microsoft. What are it’s challenges, limitations, and what does it’s future hold?

Feb 13, 202317:10
Ep 72 - First Takes on AI and Productivity

Ep 72 - First Takes on AI and Productivity

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

In this episode of Being Productive we explore some early takes on the impact of AI technologies on personal, professional, and small business productivity. If you want to explore this topic more as it relates to your productivity, contact GelwicksTech.com today to schedule a free initial consultation about your needs.

AI technology has become increasingly integrated into small business operations, with businesses of all sizes able to access and implement AI tools to improve their productivity and efficiency. This paper examines the potential impacts of AI on small business productivity, both positive and negative.

First, it is critical to appreciate that AI can be leveraged for a wide array of different undertakings and activities, ranging from automating customer service responses to optimizing marketing campaigns. AI can also be employed to assist in decision-making, as it is able to rapidly analyze huge amounts of data and accurately identify trends. Therefore, AI can be a potent instrument that can help small businesses become more efficient and productive.

However, there is also the potential for AI to cause a certain level of disturbance in the workforce. AI-powered automation means that certain tasks and processes can be completed more quickly and accurately than with manual labor, and this can lead to job losses. It is likewise significant to keep in mind that AI algorithms may not always be perfect for every task, and businesses need to ensure that they are employing AI tools that are appropriate for their specific needs. Moreover, AI may also bring about unintended consequences, such as a lack of transparency which could lead to discriminatory decisions or an increase in cyber security threats.

Feb 07, 202322:57
Ep 71 - The Power of Connected Notes

Ep 71 - The Power of Connected Notes

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

If you're an avid note taker you've likely run into the issue of connecting your notes to make them more useful. I'm not talking about cloud storage or online connectivity but rather connecting note topics and ideas together. In this episode we're going to talk about how you can leverage connecting your notes to make your information more useful and actionable.

Jan 03, 202316:16
Ep 70 - Getting your day off to a productive start

Ep 70 - Getting your day off to a productive start

How do you get your day off to a productive beginning?  Do you take time in the morning to plan your day, or time at the end of the day to prepare for tomorrow?  Do you work a detailed process, or cross your fingers and hope for the best?  In this episode I'll walk you through how I prepare for my day, give you some tips you can implement in your own process, and by the end you'll have some insights on how to get your day off to a productive start. 

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Jan 03, 202343:32
Ep 69 - Starting your week off right

Ep 69 - Starting your week off right

Getting your week started correctly can make all the difference in how productive you are. This episode I explore some of the ways that I start my own week and give you some ideas as to how you can put your week in motion.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Aug 11, 202248:06
Ep 68 - What tools are you using?

Ep 68 - What tools are you using?

An open discussion of the tools I use and a guest pops in to share the tools she uses to run her business.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Aug 08, 202247:30
Ep 67 - Productivity is like riding a bicycle

Ep 67 - Productivity is like riding a bicycle

Have you ever ridden a bicycle? If so, then you already understand many of the basic concepts you need to be productive.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Aug 05, 202217:04
Ep 66 - Duplicated Tools in the Workplace

Ep 66 - Duplicated Tools in the Workplace

When was the last time you looked around your workplace to see if you had more than one tool that did the same job? I'm fairly sure that at some point in time you've made the realization you have multiple tools capable of doing the same thing and you're paying for all of them. How do you go through the exercise of identifying which tools to use, which tools to get rid of, and how best to make them fit the work that you need to do? That's what we're going to explore in this episode. I'm going to give you some insights based on recommendations I give to my clients and a five step process where you can start the groundwork before going through a digital transformation of your technology and your work processes.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Jun 20, 202212:13
Ep 65 - OneNote, PDFs, and Outlook extensions for the productive win

Ep 65 - OneNote, PDFs, and Outlook extensions for the productive win

This episode we're going to discover a new feature leveraging the outlook extension for Chrome and talk a little bit about using PDF files with Microsoft OneNote. Also we'll talk a little bit about where we're headed and future topics for the podcast.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Jun 17, 202210:01
Ep 64 - Is Multitasking Really a Myth?

Ep 64 - Is Multitasking Really a Myth?

The common thought process around multitasking really comes down to can you do more than one thing at a time and be effective and have the same level of quality as if you were doing things individually. The answer is normally no. But is that true? Is that the case? Can you multitask tasks and get more work done? In this episode I give you some ideas as to how you may emulate multitasking to get more work accomplished.

Jun 15, 202210:10
Ep 63 - Carl Pullein Worst Productivity Tips response

Ep 63 - Carl Pullein Worst Productivity Tips response

In this episode I'm going to take some time to respond to Carl Pullein's latest video on the some of the worst productivity tips that are out there. There's not a lot of argument but there's definitely some insight and some differences on how I approach these recommend recommendations as compared to the way he approaches them so give it a listen.
Apr 01, 202213:15
Ep 62 - What is Digital Transformation

Ep 62 - What is Digital Transformation

Lots of people talk about implementing new technology to be more productive, but few take the steps necessary to truly transform their operations to leverage the tech they invested in.  This episode is about the process of digital transformation, what it takes to be successful, and how so many organizations and individuals fail to do so.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Mar 21, 202212:01
Ep 60 - OneNote Tasks, ghosted employers, and quality of work

Ep 60 - OneNote Tasks, ghosted employers, and quality of work

Time for an update to catch up on all the things going on.  In this episode:

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.


Jan 15, 202229:24
Ep 59 - Back in the swing of things

Ep 59 - Back in the swing of things

Being Productive is back from hiatus and ready to get started exploring what productivity means in this new, changed world we're operating in.  This episode I start exploring my challenges with task management solutions and some of the approaches I'm taking to try fresh solutions. Come give a listen as we get back into the swing of things and press forward towards the new year.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

 

Oct 29, 202123:33
Ep 58 - Seven tips for OneNote as a Project Knowledge Repository

Ep 58 - Seven tips for OneNote as a Project Knowledge Repository

If you've thought about using OneNote to manage the information on a project there are some steps you need to take to increase your chance of success.  This episode I'm covering seven steps you can take to help your team take advantage of OneNote to share and manage your project knowledge.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Jun 17, 202108:04
Ep 57 - Hoteling - Working without a home base

Ep 57 - Hoteling - Working without a home base

Has your organization raised the idea of Hoteling? Not giving you a dedicated location to work but rather having people work at whatever spots are available?  This episode I dig into many of the weaknesses and some of the strengths of this idea and give you some tips as to how to survive in this type of environment.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Apr 26, 202124:11
Ep 56 - A Feature Done Right in Any.do and The Mobile Only Experiment

Ep 56 - A Feature Done Right in Any.do and The Mobile Only Experiment

This episode I explain a little about the experiment I'm doing when it comes to personal productivity and mobile devices. Also, I share some thoughts on an application feature done right in the task management application Any.Do.

Are you looking for an inspiring podcast to keep you motivated and help you stay productive? Look no further than the Being Productive podcast! Join host Art Gelwicks as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and authors to help you create meaningful work and live a more productive life. Be inspired by their stories and learn valuable tips to help you manage your time, stay focused, and achieve your goals. Tune in today and make the most of every moment!

Art Gelwicks is a productivity and technology expert, helping small businesses and professionals to work smarter, not harder. He is the founder of GelwicksTech, a technology-based consultancy specializing in time management, task automation, and productivity techniques. Art helps his clients maximize their time and energy to become more efficient and successful in their everyday lives, providing customized plans and the best possible support.

Listen to this episode and others on Anchor.fm, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting platform. If you really want to become productive, come join us in the Personal Productivity Club at personalproductivity.club to explore this topic and others, meet other professionals, and take your productivity to new heights. Follow us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts This podcast is produced and sponsored by GelwicksTech, specializing in digital transformation services for small businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs. If you want to work less and accomplish more, contact GelwicksTech today to start your productivity transformation.

Apr 20, 202121:14
The Myth of Multitasking and Meetings vs Collaboration - Being Productive - Ep 55

The Myth of Multitasking and Meetings vs Collaboration - Being Productive - Ep 55

In this episode, I share some follow-up thoughts about an upcoming episode of ProductivityCast delving into the book, The Myth of Multitasking by Ben Crenshaw.  Also, I climb back up on my soapbox to talk about the challenge of replacing meetings with collaboration tools.

Mar 01, 202117:58
Productivity metrics, attention management, and workers PTO - Being Productive - Ep 54

Productivity metrics, attention management, and workers PTO - Being Productive - Ep 54

In this episode I dig into the challenges around personal productivity metrics, attention management over time management, and why aren't people taking PTO?

Articles referenced in this episode:

As always, if you have any thoughts you want to share please drop me a line.  You can reach me on:

  • Twitter - @theideapump, @artgelwicks
  • LinkedIn 
  • Facebook

You can leave me a message on the Being Productive site and it might get used in a future episode!

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Oct 28, 202013:53
Productivity Articles from around the web- Being Productive - Ep 53
Oct 21, 202018:08
Task Management Part 3 - Lists vs Boards - Being Productive - Ep 52

Task Management Part 3 - Lists vs Boards - Being Productive - Ep 52

In part three of our special series on task management, we tackle the ups and downs of task lists vs. task boards. A number of different task management tools get called out in this episode, such as:

  • Todoist
  • Any.do
  • Remember the milk
  • Notion
  • Trello
  • Workflowy

If you have thoughts about task lists vs task boards, please share them with us over at theideapump.com or on Twitter at @theideapump.  Thanks for listening!

Oct 14, 202013:46
All About Task Management - Part 2 - Urgent and Recurring - Being Productive - Ep 51

All About Task Management - Part 2 - Urgent and Recurring - Being Productive - Ep 51

This is part two of my three part series on task types with the focus on Urgent Tasks and Recurring Tasks.  Let's talk about these problematic little things and some ways to get them under control.

If you like this podcast and want to hear more, stop over at anchor.fm/beingproductive and drop me a line, leave me a message, or become a sponsor!

Jun 11, 202036:44
All about Task Management - Part 1 - Being Productive - Ep 50

All about Task Management - Part 1 - Being Productive - Ep 50

This is the first in a three part series on task management.  Understanding what tasks really are, how they impact you and others, and how you can manage them more effectively beyond the traditional to-do list.

May 28, 202019:24
Remote Working: Office Spaces with Augusto Pinaud - Being Productive - Ep 49
May 22, 202031:12
Ep 48 - Being Productive - I have a Notion to save some money

Ep 48 - Being Productive - I have a Notion to save some money

Notion has changed their pricing for the better and we should all be aware of this opportunity.  Now's your chance to try out a tool I've been using off and on for a couple of years now.  Not the easiest thing in the world, but definitely a powerful addition to anyone's toolbox.


May 21, 202004:10
Ep 47 - Being Productive - Gen-Z, the Boomer will Zoom you now

Ep 47 - Being Productive - Gen-Z, the Boomer will Zoom you now

Digging into an article by Forbes.com titled "Why Working from Home is Tougher than We Thought."  In this episode I take apart this article which tries to draw what I consider mistaken assumptions about age demographics and struggles with working from home.  Agree or disagree? Let me know!

Leave a voice message at https://anchor.fm/beingproductive/message and your thoughts may be added to the podcast!


May 19, 202021:16
Ep 46 - Being Productive - Working at Home and Thoughts from the web
May 13, 202021:22
Ep 45 - Being Productive - Timeblocking and Habits vs Routines
May 07, 202017:48
Ep 44 - Being Productive - Some quarantine thoughts
Apr 11, 202015:13
Ep 43 - Being Productive - The Work Firehose
Mar 18, 202010:39
Ep 42 - Being Productive - Interview with Augusto Pinaud
Mar 13, 202022:21
Ep 41 - Being Productive - Coronavirus
Mar 11, 202010:44
Ep 40 - Being Productive - Double your work, double your fun
Mar 03, 202010:11
Ep 39 - Being Productive - Other People's Stuff

Ep 39 - Being Productive - Other People's Stuff

Taking some time to talk about dealing with other people's stuff how they organize it and what impact that has on you
Feb 28, 202011:28
Ep 38 - Being Productive - A not so new beginning

Ep 38 - Being Productive - A not so new beginning

A few minutes about where the podcast is where it has been and where it is going.
Feb 26, 202007:35
Ep 37 - Holiday Chaos

Ep 37 - Holiday Chaos

The holidays can derail our productivity and our peace of mind. Let's talk about taming the chaos.
Nov 24, 201909:27
Ep 36 - Measuring Success

Ep 36 - Measuring Success

Have you ever looked into all the different types of analytics that are out there when it comes to personal productivity? Let's take a few minutes to talk about success criteria and making sure you're measuring the right things.
Jun 19, 201909:12
Ep 35 - Google Podcasts and an App Rant

Ep 35 - Google Podcasts and an App Rant

How I use Google Podcasts and Google Assistant. Also, do we need an app for everything?

Tell me your thoughts by using the Voice Message link here in the show notes and your comments may be part of a future episode.
Jun 05, 201906:11
Ep 34 - Five Minutes on Digital Assistants

Ep 34 - Five Minutes on Digital Assistants

Digital assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are all the rage.  Are you putting them to best use for you?  Let's discuss.  

If you'd like to share your thoughts with me, click on the Voice Message link in the show notes and let me know what you're thinking.  Your message might even be used in a future episode of Being Productive!

Jun 03, 201904:31
Ep 33 - iPad Note Taking and Morning Routines

Ep 33 - iPad Note Taking and Morning Routines

We explore the benefits of morning routines and note taking on the iPad in this episode
Apr 11, 201909:38
Ep 32 - Bullet Journaling for the Elderly

Ep 32 - Bullet Journaling for the Elderly

This episode I'd like to explore the idea of implementing bullet journaling for the elderly.
Apr 08, 201910:57
Ep 31 - Simplify to Be Productive

Ep 31 - Simplify to Be Productive

Our tools and systems can become complex and unwieldy quickly resulting in a loss in productivity.  Sometimes what we need is to take time to simplify and get back to basics.  In this episode I talk about efforts as of late to simplify my own systems and projects to get things under control.

Apr 03, 201911:44
Ep 30 - What a drone taught me about planning ahead

Ep 30 - What a drone taught me about planning ahead

Teachable moments are everywhere when it comes to being productive. In this case it was the loss of a drone that taught an embarrassing but effective lesson in planning ahead.

Feb 18, 201906:14
Ep 29 - Batting Practice for Contractors

Ep 29 - Batting Practice for Contractors

If you're a contractor who lives by billable hours, how do you make the time to get better and more productive?  Let's discuss some ideas about how you can take "professional batting practice."

Feb 14, 201906:28
Ep 28 - Does Busy Mean Productive?

Ep 28 - Does Busy Mean Productive?

We are all busy. Does that mean we are being productive? Let's break it down.
Feb 05, 201905:23