Beyond Busy

Author of The Freelance Bible, Alison Grade, shares practical advice on dealing with financial uncertainty in these challenging times, as well as helping current and prospective freelancers find and demonstrate their value. Alison talks about building brands, helping your customers understand what's in it for them, not what's in it for you. Graham also chats with Beyond Busy producer Mark Steadman, about his plan to help people start a new podcast project from home. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to Woven founder and former Facebook CIO Tim Campos, about attitudes to productivity, focus, time theft, managing your calendar, and the importance of sticking to one system for scheduling appointments. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TV and radio presenter Katie Thistleton joins Graham for a frank and open discussion about work, celebrity, ambition, and children's mental health. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to psychologist, speaker and author of The Behavioural Investor, Daniel Crosby. They discuss general intelligence, his "irrationality index", having contrarian opinions, and why Pepsi lost the Pepsi Challenge. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to Katy Ashton, Director of the People’s History Museum in Manchester. This year, the museum will celebrate its tenth birthday. Katy has been Director since it reopened in 2010, and in the episode she shares the museum’s business model, how she remains productive as a team leader, and her views on the political change the UK has seen in the decade. ### Join Graham Allcott for his productivity masterclass Graham is running a one-day workshop to help you master everything you need to be more productive, in a way that fits in with your work and life. Kickstart your productivity in 2020, and join Graham in London on Feb 27th. Get your ticket now. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive

Graham talks to explorer and author of Philosophy for Polar Explorers, Erling Kagge about the characteristics needed to become an explorer. Erling also shares his thoughts on what we're missing by sticking to our screens. Erling approaches pain -- be it physical or mental -- as a gift, and believes we should use it to our benefit. In a nutshell: "nobody achieved anything by being happy and cozy".Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to author and business consultant Charles Davies about having "very clear ideas". Charles has turned his hand to journalism, stand-up comedy, songwriting, campaigning and teaching, among many other occupations. Charles and Graham discuss identity (through the means of Identity Yoga), trying on ideas and challenging our biases. He also offers a rare definition of happiness, and shares his methodology around productivity. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to accountant turned money mentor Gail Bainbridge about exploring the country in a campervan, the joy of missing out, and our relationships with money. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham is in London talking with New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Marie Forleo. Marie shares her rules of the Figureoutable Philosophy, living with self-doubt, her experiences in male-dominated work environments, seeking therapy, and working with Oprah. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham shares a beer with the chief toaster at social enterprise Toast Ale, to talk empathy, social entrepreneurship, and mindfulness. Rob and Graham worked together at Read International, a charity Rob founded and Graham would go on to chair. Now, Rob works to reduce environmental waste by brewing beer made from the bread bakeries night otherwise throw away the following day. [Graham Allcott is the founder of time management trainingcompany Think Productive. If you want to sample a few cans of Toast Ale, use the coupon code `IKNOWROB` when at the Toast Ale shop. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to speaker, author, and jiujitsu champion Jonathan MacDonald about change, purpose, mentorship and dealing with toxicity. Jonathan shares his thoughts on expanding the way people think, by decoupling flow state from the immediate context, and is candid about his former failures and the injustices he's faced. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks with opera singer and director, Freya Wynn-Jones. They discuss advocacy for classical music, learning names, and going into creative endeavours with ideas rather than a specific plan. Freya also shares her approach to freelancing, and balancing her personal and professional identities. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham's guest this episode is professional adventurer Alastair Humphreys. They discuss finding adventure in the most unlikely places, balancing adventuring with parenthood, and how we spend our out-of-work hours. Alastair spent four years cycling around the world, walked across southern India, rowed the Atlantic ocean, ran six marathons through the Sahara desert, and busked his way through Spain with a violin he didn't really know how to play. He shares highlights from his stories as well as his own approach to adventure/life balance, and how he'd trade it all in to play for Leeds United. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Use

Graham talks to founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson. They discuss market disruption and consolidation, honesty, and decision fatigue. Greg also shares his concept of the “work-life blend”, creating a symbiotic, rather than compartmentalised relationship between his various commitments, so he can remain present in all of them. If you’re interested in switching to Octopus Energy, a renewable supplier, you can get £50 towards your first bill by visiting thinkproductive.octopus.energy.Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa

Graham talks to Superfast author and CEO of the Caffeine Partnership, Sophie Devonshire. Their chat covers nurturing employees’ energy, embracing laziness, speed reading, and how Winston Churchill fought against complicated language. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to startup founder, CEO and remote-working advocate, Yann Toutant. They discuss self-driving cars, creating a space where it's OK to make mistakes, the joy of missing out and organising your agenda by cognitive load. Throughout the discussion, the theme of working remotely -- but not necessarily from home -- is key. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to standup comedian, writer and actor Jessica Fostekew, about life before, during and after the Edinburgh Fringe, working effectively on what you want to do vs playing it safe, professional jealousy, and combatting polemics. Jessica also shares her story about finding standup success "via the back door", through podcasting and acting, and her reticence in asking for help.Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks with Deep Work author Cal Newport, about the evolution of knowledge work, how social media compulsion has shifted in recent years, and balancing multiple careers. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to co-founder of Amazing If, Helen Tupper, about flexible working, embracing possibilities and exploring a squiggly career. This episode is sponsored by the Alptitude retreat, a 7-day gathering for entrepreneurs and leaders who are bored with the traditional business retreat. Find out more at alptitu.de.Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham talks to wellbeing and performance coach Colette Heneghan about Work Fuel: the Productivity Ninja Guide to Nutrition, the book she and Graham co-authored. Graham Allcott is the founder of time management training company Think Productive. This podcast is produced by Origin.✔ Links:  Subscribe to Graham's Newsletter: https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-up​​ Buy “How to be a Productivity Ninja”: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1785784617​​  Our Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​ Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/links See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.