Productivity Alchemy

Hi folks! First up this week, we'll discuss how 2021 seems to be moving faster than 2020. After that we check in on our progress for the week, how Ursula's vision is changing, and how close she is to finishing her next book. After that, we have a talk with Althea Walters and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Girl Guides of Jamaica Althea Walters on LInkedin Focused and Fulfilled My Goal Tracker Planner

Hi Folks! This week we check in with our hosts Kevin and Ursula, and find out how they are being productive. We also discuss Ursula's feelings about having to replace her laptop - before it is an emergency. After that, we'll read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Coalition for Rainforest Nations Alastair's Method Cori Large's Blog Tin Soldier Origaudio The Penryn Pack

Hi folks! I'm back from vacation, and so my productivity is pretty easy to report on this week (AKA none, and that's OK!). Meanwhile Ursula (the Wombat Co-host) has had the never-ending Monday. After that, we'll chat with Don Khouri about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: IOCC Don Khouri's web site When To Say Yes pre-order David Allen's Getting Things Done Trello Time Blocking Kaizen The Self Employed Life by Jeffery Shaw WKRP In Cincinatti Ravenwood Castle

CW: ADHD, Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Privilege and Neglect Hi folks! This week we will talk about the trials of being on-call and the joy of comp time. We also revisit the Author's Lament with Ursula, with a new and exciting twist. After that, we'll talk to Alexis Lourenco about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Special Olympics Email Alexis Priority Star Method SeeHowYouEat Daylio Infinity Cube Fidget Thing iRobot Roomba OutOfMilk App Mint by Intuit Rubbermaid Containers

This week, the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will have our weekly productivity check-in, as well as a discussion of the quality of the paint in the bathrooms in a 20-year-old house. After that, we'll talk with the amazing Amanda Lovecraft, on how they stays productive! Content Warning: Mental Health, Pet Death Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Franklin County VA Humane Society Charity Spotlight: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Read about the Lawsuits Amanda's Books Stranger.Nightmare, Amanda's Blog Amanda's Twitter Chatham Animal Rescue Farm Friends Rescue An Open Letter to President-Elect Obama by K. B. Spangler The Cruxshadows

This week we will check in about our productivity, talk about Project vs. Product Management, give an update on Lucky the Bantam Rooster, and talk about the Writer's Lament. After that we will talk with the most amazing Dr. Katherine Firth about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Koorie Heritage Trust Research Insiders Blog Research Insider Twitter Pomodoro Technique Workflowy Markdown Cornell Notes Moleskine Notebooks Thomas Edison 10000 quote

This week, we'll talk about how we were and were not productive this week, as applicable. We also talk about the value (or lack of) feedback, gifts that are actually shackles, and what kind of horror Ursula does not like. And then we'll read your letters, which is always fun! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Ditch Diggers with Mur Lafferty Hades Game Junji Ito Guillermo Del Toro's Mama Principia Prepostera

This week Ursula isn't feeling well, so we'll do a quick check-in with Kevin before having an amazing conversation with musician, author, and productivity consultant Gerold Leonard. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Kiva Micro-Loans Gerald Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute Culture is the Bass Workplace Jazz Qigong Peloton Brain Gym Gerald's TedX Talk The Brain That Changes Itself Thelonious Monk

This week we continue our chat with Dino, including more meal prep discussion, why one chick is named Lucky, Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Dino's YouTube Email Dino Episode 204 - Dino Strikes Back Part 1 Kevin's Logitech Keyboard (ERGO K860) Chinese Cooking Demystified on YouTube Aaron and Claire on YouTube De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina YouTube Binging with Babish YouTube Chef Film The Hundred-Foot Journey Book The Hundred-Foot Journey Film Today's Special Film Panamax Boats Platinum Preppy (Violet) Goulet Pens TWSBI ECO Pen Diamine Writer's Blood Ink Platinum Violet Ink Cartridges Adobe Creative Cloud DocuSign STEAL THIS PRESENTATION YOU SUCK AT POWERPOINT The Mac is not a Typewriter Book QuarkXPress Pagemaker Return of the Obra Dinn

This week we start off by discussing, Sergi's history, Ursula's updated publishing schedule, and praise at work. After that, we have the first part of what is turning into our annual talk with Dino Sarma. Links for this Episode: Dino's First Appearance Pt 1 Dino's First Appearance Pt 2 Job Hunting with Dino Cooking with Dino Part 1 Cooking with Dino Part 2 Cooking with Dino Part 3 Pandemic Planning with Dino Part 1 Pandemic Planning with Dino Part 2 Four Hour Work Week A Way With Words English Learning subreddit Selphi Trabia's Interview V (the original mini-series) In Bed with Joan Rupal's Drag Race FridgeDetectives subreddit Brita Water Bottles Equilibrium USG Notion And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street Cathy Mitchell Infomercials Magic Bullet Infomercials Alright Mary How It's Made Rollie Deli-Tainers

This week, we do our weekly productivity check-in, and discuss some of the concerns with going back to things like conventions and concerts. After that, we read from your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Lou's Planner Page Ember Mugs Zapier Kevin's Square-to-Sheets Zap Neal Stephenson Tango's Takes

This week we talk about the re-opening of Ursula's favorite coffee shop, how kevin is back in between things, and general updates. We then have an amazing interview with Corey Fisk and Colin Gerbode where we'll talk about what productivity looks like when the goal is to stay alive. Content Warning: This week's episode deals with the reality of living with Multiple Sclerosis, and all that entails. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: The Innocence Project Charity Spotlight: The Trevor Project Charity Spotlight: Peace Action Network Charity Spotlight: Human Rights Coalition Corey Fisk on Twitter Corey Fisk on Facebook Colin Gerbode on Facebook Colin's 3D Models Hoyer Lifts Dungeons and Dragons MUD (Multi-User Dungeons) Gallery44 The Foxloft Vulture Conservancy Poser 3D modeling software Escape Artists Bedtime Stories The Mythopoeic Society Colin's email Corey's email

This week we talk about our weekly productivity. Along the way we talk about presenting to management, the re-opening of Ursula's coffee shop, and how our bodies can affect our moods. After that, we have a great conversation with Janou Brouwer, and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Health Care Without Harm Janou Brouwer on LinkedIn Big Damn Heroes (Work in Progress) Black Girl Lost Keys Nordic Larp Murder of Crows Game The Warren Game Aerial Yoga Frame Asana The History Chicks PATBoards Pop!_OS Rhodia Bullet Journal Notebook IKEA VIVALLA Tablet/Book Stand

Wow! 200 Episodes over 4 years! We'll talk some about how it feels to hit episode 200, how things have changed, and why we keep doing the show. We'll also talk about how our productivity for this week went, in the face of an important loss. We'll wrap things up with our yearly check in with Kevin Sonney himself, and how he's staying productive! Again, Thank you for listening! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Farm Friends Rescue TUL Notebooks Van Rickten's Guide to Ravenloft MailButler MailTags Ember Travel Mug

This week we talk about all the things we have and haven't done, including some advice on working on the thing you are excited about and when to do it. After that, we will read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline PUNKture Tattoo Federal Limestone Mine Story Portfolio Method Broadchurch Mythic Quest Agatha Raisin Skedpad Jessica Jones Bad Samaritan Casanova

This week we will discuss the latest updates on our productivity, the chickens, and how maybe, just maybe, you don't have to live like that anymore. After that, we have an interview with the really cool planner designer Dani Bruflodt of Thyme-is-Honey! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Save the Boundary Waters MN Charity Spotlight: OneTreePlanted Thyme is Honey Use code "ALCHEMY" Dani on Instagram Dani on Twitter Microsoft ToDo Enneagrams J. Shanahan Co-Working Stream K.C. Alexander's Stream

This week we talk about our experiences with the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, how it has gone for us, and how it has - or has not - impacted our productivity. After that we have a chat with Will Henshall from Focus@Will. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: RIP Medical Debt Focus@Will Contact Will Londonbeat DJ Klass Remix of Londonbeat Gabba House Icon for Hire Desire Paths Max Gentlemen Sexy Business! (NSFW) Boyfriend Dungeon Cosy Grove

Hi folks! This week we talk about our wins, how we can feel like we're not moving forward on things when we are, and probably a lot more about Sergi's not-eye than anyone wants to know. After that, we have a chat with the always upbeat and amazing Life Coach Nora Paxton. Links for This Episode Charity Spotlight: C.O.R.A. Food Pantry Charity Spotlight: The Global FoodBanking Network Nora Paxton on the Web Nora Paxton on Instagram Nora Paxton on LinkedIn John Maxwell Life Traps and Basic Psychological Needs What is Schema Therapy and How Everyone can Benefit From it

This week when we're talking about our personal productivity, we'll discuss the balance of spring planting and writing, of getting little things with big impact done, and maybe some hints about the project Ursula is working on when she should be working on other things. After that, I FINALLY get to share my conversation with Sigrid Ellis about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Bridge for Youth MN Sigrid Ellis on Twitter Swiss Cheese Model Deep Bedding Hugelkultur David Allen's Getting Things Done Pomodoro Technique Unfuck Your Habitat Dave Ramseys Cult The Chicago Air Traffic Attack/Outage Disaster Resilience the Waffle House Way by Heidi Waterhouse Writer Beware Moleskine Notebooks Agatha Christy's Miss Marple Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga The Complete Hidden Almanac

This week we'll talk about our productivity wins and challenges for the week, what spring planting is happening, the impending arrival of new baby chickens, and a lot more. After that, we have your letters! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Find your local food bank (US) COR-TEN Steel The Venture Bros Netatmo Weather Stations Diamine Writer's Blood KWZ Inks Levenger Raven Black Cosmo Air Light Paper WRIR