Best Getting Things Done (GTD Podcasts (2025)

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124. Summer Vacation with GTD in 2025 54:38

1d ago54:38

54:38

How do you use Getting Things Done® (GTD) when it comes to vacations?In this episode, Morten and Lars revisit the topic of GTD and vacations for 2025. Some things have changed since last time, so listen to this episode, where Morten and Lars talk about:- Their use of the Natural Planning Model for vacations- Their use of travel checklists- Their cu…

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Ep. 305: 2009 GTD Summit Opener 44:51

20d ago44:51

44:51

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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Link Your Life: Turn Everyday Moments into Success (TPS558) 29:43

1d ago29:43

29:43

Ever wondered why brushing your teeth is automatic but meditating for five minutes feels impossible to lock in? In this encore episode, we reveal the simple psychological switch that transforms mind-numbing routines into launchpads for powerful new habits — no extra motivation required. You’ll walk away with three plug-and-play strategies, a fill-i…

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The Secret to Staying Energized and Productive All Day Long 9:09

6d ago9:09

9:09

Does your energy crash by mid-afternoon, even if you started the day motivated? The problem isn’t your workload. It’s the lack of built-in renewal. Most of us push through the day without pause, thinking breaks are a luxury. But they’re actually the key to staying sharp, focused, and energized from your first task to your last. In this encore episo…

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The Secret to Staying Energized and Productive All Day Long 9:09

6d ago9:09

9:09

Does your energy crash by mid-afternoon, even if you started the day motivated? The problem isn’t your workload. It’s the lack of built-in renewal. Most of us push through the day without pause, thinking breaks are a luxury. But they’re actually the key to staying sharp, focused, and energized from your first task to your last. In this encore episo…

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Yvonne Heimann Talks About Building Freedom Through Systems 1:09:23

6d ago1:09:23

1:09:23

In this episode, I reconnect with productivity strategist Yvonne Heimann—aka AskYvie—who’s not only made a bold geographic shift but is navigating personal and professional freedom with intention and clarity. We explore what it looks like to trust the systems you’ve built, especially when life throws curveballs or invites you into a new chapter. Yv…

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Ep. 307: Managing Projects 42:30

6d ago42:30

42:30

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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Analog vs Digital Calendar? Here’s Our Hybrid System (TPS557) 42:34

8d ago42:34

42:34

Ever feel torn between the tactile satisfaction of a paper planner and the speed and convenience of a digital calendar? You’re not alone — but you don’t have to choose. Whether you love jotting things down by hand or rely on syncing across devices, there’s a smarter way to combine both systems without creating chaos. In this encore episode, we reve…

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Analog vs Digital Calendar? Here’s Our Hybrid System (TPS557) 42:34

8d ago42:34

42:34

Ever feel torn between the tactile satisfaction of a paper planner and the speed and convenience of a digital calendar? You’re not alone — but you don’t have to choose. Whether you love jotting things down by hand or rely on syncing across devices, there’s a smarter way to combine both systems without creating chaos. In this encore episode, we reve…

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Analog vs Digital Calendar? Here’s Our Hybrid System (TPS557) 42:35

8d ago42:35

42:35

Ever feel torn between the tactile satisfaction of a paper planner and the speed and convenience of a digital calendar? You’re not alone — but you don’t have to choose. Whether you love jotting things down by hand or rely on syncing across devices, there’s a smarter way to combine both systems without creating chaos. In this encore episode, we reve…

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339: Working With Others 53:14

11d ago53:14

53:14

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

11d ago53:14

53:14

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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Using AI in your GTD Practice: Smart Workflows for High Performance #77 26:22

12d ago26:22

26:22

In this episode, we explore how to begin integrating AI and LLM's into your workflow while staying aligned with Getting Things Done® principles and healthy high performance. Get tips on how to start delegating to AI.By Next Action Associates

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The Productivity Mirror: Do a Time Audit 9:33

13d ago9:33

9:33

How much of your week is actually productive–and how much just feels productive? Most of us move from task to task without pausing to ask where our time is really going. The result? We feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and unsure why we’re not making meaningful progress. In this encore episode, you’ll learn how to use a simple time audit to finally…

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The Productivity Mirror: Do a Time Audit 9:33

13d ago9:33

9:33

How much of your week is actually productive–and how much just feels productive? Most of us move from task to task without pausing to ask where our time is really going. The result? We feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and unsure why we’re not making meaningful progress. In this encore episode, you’ll learn how to use a simple time audit to finally…

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Keith Ferrazzi Talks About Teamship and Transforming the Way We Work 37:27

13d ago37:27

37:27

It was a real treat to welcome Keith Ferrazzi back to the show—especially to discuss his latest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith’s work has long pushed beyond traditional leadership models, and this conversation builds on that legacy with his fresh concept of “teamship.” We dig into how the book is structured lik…

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Ep. 306: Natural Planning Model Stories 30:24

13d ago30:24

30:24

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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Multiply Your Time With Delegation (Without Losing Control) (TPS556) 37:36

15d ago37:36

37:36

Delegation is one of the most powerful tools in productivity, but many people either avoid it or do it wrong. In this episode of The Productivity Show, we explore how to delegate the right way—so you can multiply your time, empower others, and still maintain high standards. You’ll learn when to delegate, what to delegate, and how to build systems t…

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Multiply Your Time With Delegation (Without Losing Control) (TPS556) 37:36

15d ago37:36

37:36

Delegation is one of the most powerful tools in productivity, but many people either avoid it or do it wrong. In this episode of The Productivity Show, we explore how to delegate the right way—so you can multiply your time, empower others, and still maintain high standards. You’ll learn when to delegate, what to delegate, and how to build systems t…

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This One Tool Quietly Saves Me Hours Every Week 4:03

20d ago4:03

4:03

What if one small tool could save you from constantly losing links, text, and notes you copied earlier? Find out today what that is and how you can benefit from it. This episode is brought to you by 25X Productivity Coaching – double your personal productivity, be happier at work, and have an extra 5 hours a week of free time. Links: Become a membe…

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This One Tool Quietly Saves Me Hours Every Week 4:03

20d ago4:03

4:03

What if one small tool could save you from constantly losing links, text, and notes you copied earlier? Find out today what that is and how you can benefit from it. This episode is brought to you by 25X Productivity Coaching – double your personal productivity, be happier at work, and have an extra 5 hours a week of free time. Links: Become a membe…

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PM Talks S2E4: Focus 52:31

20d ago52:31

52:31

This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I go deep on foundational elements of productiveness. And for this one—our 600th episode, no less—we dive into a topic that touches everything from our to-do lists to our dinner prep: focus. What does it really mean to focus? And more importantly, how do we hold onto…

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Underrated Productivity Tools & Tips You Should Know (TPS555) 47:46

22d ago47:46

47:46

How do some people get more done with less stress, without waking up at 5 a.m. or living by their calendar? The secret might not be more willpower or better time management — it could be the underrated tools and tiny habits quietly fueling massive results behind the scenes. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the lesser-known apps, low-key…

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Underrated Productivity Tools & Tips You Should Know (TPS555) 47:46

22d ago47:46

47:46

How do some people get more done with less stress, without waking up at 5 a.m. or living by their calendar? The secret might not be more willpower or better time management — it could be the underrated tools and tiny habits quietly fueling massive results behind the scenes. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the lesser-known apps, low-key…

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Underrated Productivity Tools & Tips You Should Know (TPS555) 47:47

22d ago47:47

47:47

How do some people get more done with less stress, without waking up at 5 a.m. or living by their calendar? The secret might not be more willpower or better time management — it could be the underrated tools and tiny habits quietly fueling massive results behind the scenes. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the lesser-known apps, low-key…

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338: Quality Tools 54:40

24d ago54:40

54:40

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

24d ago54:40

54:40

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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You Had the Time: So Why Didn’t You Do It? 7:32

27d ago7:32

7:32

You blocked off the time. You knew exactly what needed to be done. So why did the task still go unfinished? Most of us think productivity is all about managing our time, but the real game-changer is learning to manage ourselves. That’s where self-management comes in, a rarely discussed skill that can make or break your ability to follow through, ev…

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You Had the Time: So Why Didn’t You Do It? 7:32

27d ago7:32

7:32

You blocked off the time. You knew exactly what needed to be done. So why did the task still go unfinished? Most of us think productivity is all about managing our time, but the real game-changer is learning to manage ourselves. That’s where self-management comes in, a rarely discussed skill that can make or break your ability to follow through, ev…

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David Kolbe Talks About Doing More Naturally and Unlocking Instinctive Productivity 44:46

27d ago44:46

44:46

When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn’t come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it became clear just how crucial it is to understand this third part of the mind—especially if we want to work more naturally and avoid burnout. David is the CEO of Kolbe Corp…

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You Had the Time: So Why Didn't You Do It? 7:32

27d ago7:32

7:32

You blocked off the time. You knew exactly what needed to be done. So why did the task still go unfinished? Most of us think productivity is all about managing our time, but the real game-changer is learning to manage ourselves. That’s where self-management comes in, a rarely discussed skill that can make or break your ability to follow through, ev…

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

27d ago24:53

24:53

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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3 Ways to Get Back on Track After a Bad Day (TPS554) 33:52

29d ago33:52

33:52

Ever have one of those days where everything goes sideways? Your plans unravel, your energy tanks, and nothing seems to go right? Bad days happen to all of us, but they don’t have to derail your entire week. The key isn’t avoiding them — it’s knowing how to bounce back fast, without getting stuck in frustration or guilt. This encore episode shares …

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3 Ways to Get Back on Track After a Bad Day (TPS554) 33:52

29d ago33:52

33:52

Ever have one of those days where everything goes sideways? Your plans unravel, your energy tanks, and nothing seems to go right? Bad days happen to all of us, but they don’t have to derail your entire week. The key isn’t avoiding them — it’s knowing how to bounce back fast, without getting stuck in frustration or guilt. This encore episode shares …

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