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Productivity Matters is a podcast designed to help you get better at getting things done. Each episode focuses on a favourite app, product or service that, when you put them all together will remove the stress and strain of keeping everything in order. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/prod…

Julian

  • Nov 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 6m AVG DURATION
  • 134 EPISODES


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Top 20 Most Stupid Passwords

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 9:27


Passwords are like keys; and like the keys to your house, you need to keep them safe. In this episode, I will run down the Top 20 of the worst passwords of 2020, plus keep listening for top tips about your online security. --- Most Common Passwords - Nordpass LastPass - http://bit.ly/Lastpass_PM Podcast artwork done with Canva - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM --- Sound from Zapsplat.com --- Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. This does not affect the price you will pay. --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Google Google Gone!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 9:53


Google recently announced they are taking away the benefit of unlimited free photo storage. What does this really mean? Let’s find out… --- Artwork created with Canva - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM You get free, unlimited, photo uploads with Amazon Prime - Try Prime Free I swear by Todoist for helping me keep on track. Sign up today - https://bit.ly/Todoist_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Top 10 Most Used Apps

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 15:52


In this episode I’m going to talk through the 10 apps that I use the most.  It’s not a ’10 best’ episode - but the 10 most used. --- Click to find Bear - https://bear.app/ Sign up for Todoist today - https://bit.ly/Todoist_PM Channel artwork created with Canva.  Try Canva Pro for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Get my free Productivity Playbook filled with hints and tips - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

The 'Bear' Necessities

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 13:08


The latest Evernote release has left me less than pleased, so I’m once more looking for a replacement note taking app. This is Bear. --- Click to find Bear - https://bear.app/ Get 2 months of Todoist Premium absolutely free - http://bit.ly/2Xg6VM0 Channel artwork created with Canva. Try Canva Pro for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Get my free Productivity Playbook filled with hints and tips - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Top tips to reach Inbox Zero

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 12:09


If you ever feel like you're being bogged down in email, then worry no more, and listen as I help you deal with your inbox. We all know that the email of the species is more deadlier than the mail.... --- Get 2 months of Todoist Premium absolutely free - http://bit.ly/2Xg6VM0 Channel artwork created with Canva. Try Canva Pro for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Get my free Productivity Playbook filled with hints and tips - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Managing Tasks Effectively

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 13:18


If, like me, you need to write everything down, then what are the best ways to make sure it's captured in a way that suits you. And, once you've put it somewhere - then what? In this episode, we're looking at how and when to manage those tasks. --- Get 2 months of Todoist Premium absolutely free - http://bit.ly/2Xg6VM0 You can get David Allens book "Getting Things Done" - https://amzn.to/2xheFxZ Channel artwork created with Canva. Try Canva Pro for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Get my free Productivity Playbook filled with hints and tips - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

To Renew or Not Renew? That Is The Question

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 9:23


My Todoist premium subscription is coming up for renewal and the question is, should I continue with it? --- Artwork designed with Canva - Try Canva Pro for Free - https://canva.pxf.io/j6akn Get my Free Productivity Playbook; it's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day - https://bit.ly/Anchor_FM Try Todoist Premium free for 60 days - http://bit.ly/2Xg6VM0 --- Twitter - https://twitter.com/prodmatters Facebook - https://facebook.com/prodmatters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Who's Calling Who?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 9:30


The year 2020 will be remembered for many reasons, but it’s the working from home aspect that’s captured an imagination for the future of work, and for the future of communication. In this episode, I’ll take a whistle-stop tour of three of the main video meeting services. --- Artwork created using Canva - try Canva Pro for Free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Tips for Solo Podcasters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 10:46


Presenting a solo podcast can be challenging, for many reasons. In this episode, I offer you seven tips you should consider when you start your solo podcast adventure. --- Try Canva Pro free for 30 days - https://bit.ly/Canva_PM Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day https://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Evernote vs Apple Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 16:25


I have been an Evernote user since 2011 - but, is that still the right thing for me? In this episode I compare Evernote with Apple Notes. --- My Apple Reminders review --- Podcast episode art done with Canva - Try Canva Pro for free for 30 days - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

The Last Few Months

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 8:46


Thanks for listening It’s been a while since I recorded an episode; which given the amount of time I’ve had to myself lately, is a little bit strange. So, in this episode, what HAVE I been up to, how have I remained positive, and how you can stay positive too. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM Canva is great for online graphic design. Try it for free - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM You can listen to "Diary of a Cabinetmaker" here - https://bit.ly/diary_storysofar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

The Great Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 11:40


This episode was recorded live on a golf course... notwithstanding a slight breeze, it was fun to get out and record away from the confines of my desk. --- Get my Productivity Playbook for great ideas to streamline your productivity - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Stay Safe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 5:00


At this time of staying safe indoors, now is an ideal time to review your 'virtual' safety. Please take care. -- My FREE 8-Week Email Course to a more secure online life bit.ly/PM-OnlineSecurityCourse --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

The LastPass Word

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 10:36


I'm passionate about online security - and you should be too. Find out what could happen when you don't take care of your passwords! I'll also tell you about password managers and how they can help you take control of your online accounts. --- Sign up for my FREE Online Security course - http://bit.ly/PM_TheLastPassWord --- Get my FREE Productivity Playbook - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Todoist Foundations and More

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 13:47


Todoist recently introduced their new Foundations platform and a host of extra functionality. Listen as I talk through the wholesome goodness contained within. --- Try Todoist Premium for FREE - http://bit.ly/2Xg6VM0 --- You can listen to my episode about iOS Shortcuts here --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Fantastical Options

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 8:10


The new Fantastical 3 calendar comes with a rather larger price tag. So I decided to bring Apple Calender out of retirement! Listen to hear more. --- Don't forget to get your FREE Productivity Playbook - just click the link http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Getting Started with Apple Reminders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 11:29


I'm a big fan of using a task manager, to keep on top of my to-dos.. Find out about Apple Reminders, the free app that's included in iOS and MacOS. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

How To Get Started With Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 10:32


So - you want to launch a podcast? Where do you start? This episode is all about how I create, publish and promote each episode. --- Here's the link to the episode I recorded entirely on Anchor - https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/episodes/A-Sound-Experiment-e3kghv Try ConvertKit on their Free plan - http://bit.ly/FreeConvertKit_PM Try Canva free for 30 days - http://bit.ly/Canva_PM Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/2R2am1N Microphone Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/2P4EIio --- Get my free Productivity Playbook - http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Some of these links are affiliate links. This means that I may be paid a commission if you purchase via these links. This does not affect the price you will pay. Thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Getting The Most From Shortcuts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 9:54


Thanks for listening Shortcuts is one of the best 'built in' apps on iOS. When you spend time with it, you can really unleash the power of productivity. Listen to find out more, and hear how I use Shortcuts to make life a little more efficient. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Managing Email Overload

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 10:30


Managing Email Overload How do you control the incessant emails that keep arriving? How do you manage the influx emails? Listen to hear tips and tricks to make sure you don't become a slave to your inbox. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Drafts - Capture First

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 10:45


Ever wondered where you could write that scap-note, information, task etc; but not worry about which app to use? Drafts has you covered. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

Being Tough On Tasks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 10:44


Are your ruthless when you prioritise your tasks? It can be challenging. In this episode I offer 5 ways to help you to decide which tasks take priority. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

SAD: Revisited

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 6:49


SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder. It's also known as winter depression, and for some it can be quite debilitating. Hear my story and pick up some tips to help you if you think this could be why you're feeling so low. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - I Did It

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 2:05


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes This is it - the final episode for November. It's been National Podcast Post Month and I've done it. Thank you for listening. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Danger Ahead

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 2:32


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes The Dangers of App Switching --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Online Docs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 2:12


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Online Docs --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Online Storage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 1:48


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Online Storage --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Two-Factor Authentication

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 1:45


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Two-Factor Authentication --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Automation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 2:08


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Automation --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Taking Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 2:57


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Taking Notes --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Start Small

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 1:35


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Start Small --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Prioritise

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 1:54


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Prioritise --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Focus Focus Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 1:53


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Focus, Focus, Focus --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Change Passwords Frequently

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 1:53


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Change Passwords Frequently --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Another Five Top Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 2:13


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes It's the 100th episode of this podcast and day 19 of NaPodPoMo, this time with another five top productivity tips. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Take A Break

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 1:21


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Take A Break --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Tidy Work Area

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 1:25


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Tidy Work Area --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Managing Distractions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 2:14


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Managing Distractions --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Breaking Tasks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 1:39


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Break Big Tasks Down --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Checking Tasks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 1:41


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Check your tasks daily --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Five Top Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 1:58


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Five top tips to help you --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Just Say 'No!'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 1:35


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Just say 'No'... --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Delegation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 1:41


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes The art of good management... --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Deleting Emails

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 1:53


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Delete your emails! --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Notifications

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 1:27


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Turn off notifications --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Battery Saving

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 2:09


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Tips to save battery life --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Imposter Syndrome

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 2:04


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Imposter Syndrome - find out more --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Airdrop

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 1:55


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Airdrop - for Apple users. --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Unique Passwords

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 1:41


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Make sure you use unique passwords --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Strong Passwords

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 2:07


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Create a strong password to make it less 'guessable' --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

NaPodPoMo - Procrastination

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 1:48


NaPodPoMo - 30 Days; 30 Episodes Don't put off until tomorrow, what can be done today --- Sign up to my FREE Productivity Playbook. It's packed full of hints and tips to help you be more efficient and effective every day http://bit.ly/Anchor_PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/productivity-matters/message

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