Best Davidallen Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 338: Justin Hale 47:22

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David Allen talks with GTD trainer Justin Hale about his journey with GTD. Justin notes that the journey includes cultivating self-awareness about our habits. He emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice to change behaviors. More than a set of hacks, he considers GTD to be a complete system. Justin is a trainer with Crucial Learning, as well…

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Ep. 337: Five Principles of Productivity 50:11

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Creator of the second-best productivity tool for GTD, Eric Mack is grounded in GTD and knowledge management. David Allen and John Forrister recently talked with Eric about his five principles of productivity software design, in the hope that it might inspire future designers to incorporate some of these principles into their applications. You can w…

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Ep. 336: Slice of GTD Life with Prachi 43:28

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Prachi has an inspiring success story, based on applying the GTD methodology. She began her studies in engineering, and moved on to create a citizen-led movement to mitigate climate change. She exemplifies the value of externalizing visions, goals, and objectives. In addition to a list of projects, she has a values list that she reviews regularly t…

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Ep. 335: Context-based Lists 34:29

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Our most recent Office Hour has another engaging discussion of GTD and productivity. We shared "ah ha" moments about context-based lists and making the weekly review easier. We considered how much the higher horizons need to be detailed out (or not). And we had plenty of tool talk about Google apps, Nirvana, Todoist, paper, and the search for a per…

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Ep. 334: Working with People Who Don't GTD 42:04

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In our most recent Office Hour, we discussed how to work with others who don't practice GTD, and how to influence them to work more productively. We also went into some detail on ways to succeed with consistent reviews of your system at various time intervals. You can watch a video version of this Office Hour from February 2025 at GTD Connect®. -- …

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Ep. 333: Super Lists for You 34:54

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What makes a super list for you? Your super list will be the opposite of what David Allen calls an "amorphous blob of undoability." We will look at sample lists of projects, next actions, and waiting for items to improve clarity. You'll learn specific ways to make your lists easier to review, and draw you into the doing. The Q&A included keen quest…

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Ep. 332: Praise for the Last Minute 7:28

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David Allen talks about how the last minute may be the best time to do something, but it requires two things. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. Sign up…

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Ep. 331: Exploration of GTD for Educators 40:20

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Join us for a discussion of how two educators apply the GTD methodology. Erik Johnson teaches high school in Chicago, and David Drake is a professor of microbiology at the University of Iowa. They both have a passion for teaching, and have adapted GTD make their busy profession easier to manage. You can listen to the entire conversation from August…

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Ep. 330: GTD and AI 43:31

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Deb Smith-Hemphill talks about how to approach using AI with GTD. First she gives an overview of four types of AI. Then she considers how we can use AI more effectively, while staying aware of its limitations. Deb also details how we can get more out of AI by learning how to prompt it better. You can watch the entire conversation from August 2025 a…

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Ep. 329: Slice of GTD Life with Drew Domkus 35:59

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We did a live Slice of GTD Life Interview with Drew Domkus, saving time at the end for Q&A from webinar attendees. Drew does audio/video production, social media management, and podcasting. His work as a podcaster led to his induction into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame in 2016. Although his work is in the digital world, he reveals that he …

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Ep. 328: GTD List Manager with Emacs 55:55

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You may have heard of a text editor called Emacs, which has been around for a long time. This is your chance to hear how Matt has used it to create a GTD list manager. He talks about how he got into GTD, and goes into plenty of detail about the system he has developed, through many iterations, using Emacs. You can watch the entire conversation from…

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Ep. 327: Slice of GTD Life with Bryan 38:55

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Bryan has been at the GTD game for years. He talks about his journey from early implementation to refinement over time. He also shows his tool of choice in generous detail. An avid practitioner of Getting Things Done, Bryan is also an Atlassian Certified Expert, SAFe Practice Consultant, and ITIL Strategist.…

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Ep. 326: Complete Projects Inventory 1:05:17

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This webinar recording will assist you in developing a current, complete, accurate, and clear inventory of all your projects -- the outcomes you are committed to finish within the next 12 months. To watch the entire webinar from July 2025, please visit GTD Connect. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and communit…

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Ep. 325: Your Projects – What to Know When 37:51

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What do you need to know, and when, to stay on top of your projects from start to finish? This webinar examines how you define and list your projects, how you track what's necessary for completion, and the rhythm for reviewing that assures you are in relaxed control.

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Ep. 324: Slice of GTD Life with Pascal Reischl 34:13

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Pascal Reischl is a certified GTD trainer in Austria. He will tell you that he has always been interested in technology. Naturally our discussion about his journey with GTD involves plenty of tech talk. But especially when working with people who are new to GTD, he doesn't push for feature-laden applications. Instead, he says "Start with what you a…

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Ep. 323: Horizontal and Vertical Control 28:15

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You need to control commitments, projects, and actions in two ways--horizontally and vertically. Horizontal control maintains coherence across all the activities in which you are involved. Vertical control, in contrast, manages thinking, development, and coordination of individual topics and projects. In this webinar recording, Ana Maria Gonzalez t…

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Ep. 322: Long Lists 39:54

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This is the recording of our Long Lists webinar. We had a lively discussion about how lists get to be long, how long they "should" be, what lists to review when, and how to narrow your focus on any given day.

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Ep 321: GTD App Design 35:32

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Creator of the second-best productivity tool for GTD, Eric Mack is grounded in GTD and knowledge management. David Allen and John Forrister recently talked with Eric about his five principles of productivity software design, in the hope that it might inspire future designers to incorporate some of these principles into their applications.…

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Ep. 320: GTD Live pt. 1 29:55

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GTD Live is the audio version of David Allen's complete two-day seminar that brings you the powerful principles of Getting Things Done, including the Mastering Workflow, Managing Projects & Priorities models. Recorded live, this will give you a great hands-on experience with the GTD® approach, at your own pace. If you'd like to purchase the complet…

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Ep. 319: The Language of GTD 33:18

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Noa and Idit of Skills Boutique share gems of wisdom in this interview. You will hear about how they started their company to address challenges in the future of work, and found that GTD has the tools to handle those challenges. They discuss how the language of GTD around outcomes and next actions creates a culture of trust. They also talk about th…

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Ep. 318: AI in your GTD Practice 20:17

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Our discussion focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in your GTD practice. We talked about apps and how much intelligence they have, and how much of the thinking is still up to you. We also considered ways to give AI models more information so they can assist us better with various parts of the GTD implementation. Sign up for the GTD N…

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Ep. 317: GTD Introduction and Overview 13:17

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In this segment, David Allen and his team of coaches take a closer look at: Getting started with GTD after you've taken a seminar or read the book?tips for getting started Taking the GTD-Q assessment -- how well are you doing to manage your control + perspective? How to learn and implement GTD in a way that works for you…

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Ep. 316: Evolution of GTD software 41:24

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David Allen, Eric Mack, and John Forrister continue their discussion about the GTD software journey, from early years to their current use of the Microsoft 365 suite of tools. If you haven't heard the first part, you may want to watch or listen to that first, but it's not required. In this recording, they talk about the evolution of eProductivity a…

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Ep. 315: GTD as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 36:14

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Our GTD master trainer in Brunei, Rhymin Mohamed, has a fascinating talk with psychologist Paul Englert, who is based in Singapore. They talk about GTD's intersections with career counseling, psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy. You can watch to the entire conversation from January 2021 at GTD Connect®.…

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Ep. 314: Weekly Review Best Practices 36:30

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Are you among those who have not yet made the review a habit? Experience what David Allen calls the "critical success factor" with GTD, by going through a complete GTD Weekly Review. You'll experience all 11 steps of the process, with helpful advice along the way. Please note: The silent time to work on each step is edited out. You can pause the re…

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Ep. 313: David Allen and Skippy Mesirow 17:47

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David talks with Skippy Mesirow, a GTD enthusiast who is passionate about making a difference in public service, by starting with "the human in the mirror." You can hear Skippy's podcast and find out more on his website. You can watch the entire conversation from March 2025 at GTD Connect®. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a l…

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Ep. 312: David Allen talks with Marcus Baur 16:47

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David talks with Marcus Baur about goals. Marcus describes his journey with finding ways to track goals, and visualize them to support their completion. He suggests two questions to ask about any goal: What's the pain that's relieved by completing this goal? Or, what's the gain to be achieved? You can watch the entire conversation from February 202…

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Ep. 311: Explore the Best Use of Your Calendar 29:10

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In this webinar recording, we explore the best use of your calendar, and how your calendar relates to the three types of work that you do. If you are new to GTD, this will help you build a solid foundation to support your practice. If you are experienced, you can update your practice if changes are indicated. You can watch the entire webinar from M…

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Ep. 310: Slice of GTD Life with Jung 29:16

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In addition to describing her GTD journey and the tools she uses, Jung has much to share about knowledge work, and the allocation of resources--and how GTD practitioners can evolve with the times as valuable contributors. We start with the skill of knowing what to do, to the skill of organizing the data and resources. But the more seasoned we becom…

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340: How to Handle Big Changes 51:58

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Life's big changes can sometimes throw you for a loop. Luckily, GTD® can help us manage life's changes with a little (or a lot) more ease. In this episode we look at this and share some of our favorite tips. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com…

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340: How to Handle Big Changes 51:58

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Life's big changes can sometimes throw you for a loop. Luckily, GTD® can help us manage life's changes with a little (or a lot) more ease. In this episode we look at this and share some of our favorite tips. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com…

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Ep. 309: David talks with Rutger Bregman 1:26:25

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Enjoy David's wide-ranging conversation with historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman. You'll find that Rutger is both optimistic and realistic, with a deep understanding of how the past can teach us about the present. Ruger's books include: Moral Ambition: How To Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference Humankind: A Hopeful Hi…

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Ep. 308: GTD Summit Opening Panel 1:00:16

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Watch the opening panel session at the 2009 GTD Summit moderated by Guy Kawasaki. Features David Allen with thought leaders Major General Randal Fullhart, Marshall Goldsmith, Jim Fallows and Paul Saffo. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around th…

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Ep. 307: Managing Projects 42:30

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David Allen and his senior staff share the GTD® best practices and models for seamlessly managing your projects. Bonus materials include a rich set of PDF handouts and the GTD Live recording of David leading you through the Natural Planning Model®. 5 hours of audio on 5 MP3s. (This podcast is the first half of the 4th part in the series, available …

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339: Working With Others 53:14

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This episode, we dive into the unique challenges that arise when applying GTD in team settings. How do you stay organized when your outcomes depend on others? We explore strategies for better communication, accountability, and shared focus. With David Allen and Edward Lamont's book Team: Getting Things Done with Others, we discuss the big questions…

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339: Working With Others 53:14

7M ago53:14

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This episode, we dive into the unique challenges that arise when applying GTD in team settings. How do you stay organized when your outcomes depend on others? We explore strategies for better communication, accountability, and shared focus. With David Allen and Edward Lamont's book Team: Getting Things Done with Others, we discuss the big questions…

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Ep. 306: Natural Planning Model Stories 30:24

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David Allen and John Forrister talk about the Natural Planning Model, and invite you to send in your stories about your experience with it. If you are new to this model, or have not used it recently, you can click here to get a template, project planning trigger list, and editable PDF worksheet to capture your project thinking. David also mentions …

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Ep. 305: 2009 GTD Summit Opener 44:51

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Thought leaders, influencers and professionals met in San Francisco in March 2009 for the inaugural GTD Summit. Watch David's heartfelt opening remarks about the world of GTD, followed by a candid interview by Guy Kawasaki. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for a…

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338: Quality Tools 54:40

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Tools matter. Ever have a part of your workflow be changed, and then all of a sudden things don't go as smoothly as they normally do? The struggle with a change in workflow is real! We've experienced it when our favorite tools shut down, or make some major overhaul changes, or when we change jobs and have to use a different OS. Check out the Offici…

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338: Quality Tools 54:40

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Tools matter. Ever have a part of your workflow be changed, and then all of a sudden things don't go as smoothly as they normally do? The struggle with a change in workflow is real! We've experienced it when our favorite tools shut down, or make some major overhaul changes, or when we change jobs and have to use a different OS. Check out the Offici…

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Ep. 304: Slice of GTD Life with Simon Penhaligon 24:53

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Prepare to be inspired by Simon Penhaligon's one-weekend implementation of GTD. After agreeing to take on twice his usual workload, Simon knew he needed a new way of working. Over one intense weekend, he listened to the Getting Things Done audiobook, and set up his system. Since getting into the GTD groove, Simon has been able to handle the expande…

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Ep. 303: GTD Project Management 33:23

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David Allen recently spoke with Luca Gambetti, whose company E-quality Italia is the certified partner for GTD in Italy. Their discussion centered around traditional and modern approaches to project management. Before becoming a GTD Master Trainer, Luca worked extensively as a project manager. He has a background in Agile, Scrum, Lean, Kanban and o…

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Ep. 302: Individual and Organizational Productivity 28:25

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Back in 2015, David Allen and Brian Robertson had a discussion about GTD and Holacracy. In this new talk, they catch up about the current state of the intersection between individual and organizational productivity. You'll hear some interesting similarities between the two models, as well as some parallels in their history and purpose. You can list…

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Ep. 301: David Allen talks with Steve Beimel 25:56

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Please join David Allen as he talks with Steve Beimel about how GTD artfully ties in with revitalizing traditional Japanese master crafts. You can watch this entire conversation from July 2022 at GTD Connect®. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from ar…

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Ep. 300: GTD Makerspace 27:26

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Patrick credits GTD with enabling him to run his business and be present with family. He opened his space for makers in Portland in 2019. He soon found he needed a productivity system to manage the volume of work. That's when he found GTD, and dived into implementation. Now his makerspace Factory 3 is thriving, and he still maintains control and pe…

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Ep. 299: GTD with Others 27:33

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David Allen and Ed Lamont talk about the Team book, and doing GTD with other people, whether in a professional or personal setting. You can watch a video version of this conversation from November 2024 at GTD Connect®. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioner…

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Ep. 298: Reflecting Skills Lab 32:21

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In this Skills Lab, we take a deep dive into the Reflect step in the GTD workflow. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this will be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can watch a video version of this webinar from October 2022 at GTD Connect®. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning spa…