Episode 16: Ester Fleurke

Ester Fleurke joins @Context for a great conversation about writing, work, and the joy of life. The author of two blogs: Inspiration and Productivity and Pursuing a Holy Life, Ester dialed in from the Netherlands to become our first international interviewee. Join the fun here.

Episode Fifteen: Michael Sliwinski

@Context is back! In this episode, you'll hear our conversation with Michael Sliwinski. Father, business owner, editor of Productive! Magazine, and passionate GTD-er, you'll learn about how Michael created his own task management software solution, Nozbe, and much more. Download the podcast here.

Episode Fourteen: Augusto Pinaud

@Context is back with another great episode! Co-host, Tara Rodden Robinson, turns interviewer and talks with host Augusto Pinaud. Learn all about how he got organized, his best tips and tricks, and much more in this engaging conversation between two good friends. Download the podcast here.

Episode Thirteen: Jim McCullen

If you're a fan of the GTD Virtual Study Group, you probably already know our guest for this episode, Jim McCullen. Jim's presentation on using Outlook's inbox as a GTD organizational tool is one of the most popular podcasts on the GTD VSG site. Now, we get to learn more details from Jim about how he discovered GTD, his favorite tools and tricks, and of course, more on how he uses Outlook to keep his world spinning in high gear. Download the podcast here.

Episode Twelve: Jeff Koeze

In this episode, you'll meet Jeff Koeze. Recently profiled in Inc. magazine (you can read the article here), Jeff is CEO of Koeze Co., a direct-order candy and nut company. You'll hear how Jeff juggles running his business, responding to crises (thing: peanut recall), and staying on top of his world using GTD. Download the podcast here.

Interested in Jeff's favorite binders? They're made by Bindertek.

Episode Eleven: Matthew Cornell

Join Augusto and Tara in this dynamic, wide ranging conversation about GTD with Matthew Cornell. Known to the many readers of his popular blog as "Idea Matt," Matthew is a productivity expert, deep thinker, former-NASA engineer, and much more. You'll learn how GTD changed Matt's life and career and much more. You can learn more about Matt from his website: matthewcornell .org. Download the podcast here.

Episode Ten: Dan and Denise Stratton

The context in this episode is @love! Yes, we're celebrating Valentine's Day with our first couple: Dan & Denise Stratton. Husband and father, Dan, brought home a copy of Getting Things Done and wife and mom, Denise, promptly put it into action. Together, Dan and Denise are raising a family of three and keep work and home more running smoothly using what they learned from reading the book. Listen and you'll learn how they've strengthened their relationship, kept three teens in motion, and retained their sense of humor and joy. For folks who listen to the GTD Virtual Study Group, Dan's voice will sound familiar as one of our regular contributers. Download the podcast here.

To see the custom pens that Dan makes in his "spare" time, go to http://www.dwstratton.com. The scanner Dan mentioned in the interview is ScanSnap.

Episode Nine: Ricky Spears

Welcome to a New Year @Context! In this episode, you'll hear Ricky Spears tell us about how his practice of GTD has developed and evolved over the years. Ricky is President of his own company, Spears Technologies, Inc., as well as a blogger, an instructor for Microsoft's SharePoint, as well as a web designer, developer, and internet consultant. You can learn more about Ricky by visiting his website: www.RickySpears.com. Download the podcast here.

There were many websites mentioned in the course of our conversation. Here are the links:
• Palm Tip Sheet: http://www.rohdesign.com/palmtipsheet/
• Synergy (software for mousing between two computer simultaneously) http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/
• Two of Augusto's favorite posts from Ricky's blog:
---http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/02/words-and-phrases-i-want-to-eliminate-from-my-vocabulary/
---http://rickyspears.com/blog/2008/09/adult-merit-badges/

@Seasons Greetings

Episode Eight: Katherine Derbyshire

In this episode, meet Katherine Derbyshire. She is well known to folks who read posts on the GTD forums at DavidCo.com as: kewms. Katherine is a great writer who uses GTD to stay focused and on track. Download the podcast here. Apologies for the poor quality of the recording on this episode; when adjustments were made to improve volume, quality suffered.

You can also find more information about Katherine Derbyshire and her work on http://www.thinfilmmfg.com/blog/tfm/

Episode Seven: Barbara Bailey

For GTD Connect members or fans of the GTD Virtual Study Group, Barbara Bailey is known for her practical advice and her devotion to all things GTD. If you're meeting Barb for the first time, you're in for a treat! Barb is an independent HR professional. As a solo business owner, she uses Getting Things Done to keep her work flowing smoothly. But the fun doesn't stop there--from grocery shopping to trip planning, Barb has got her practice down to a science. You'll get tons of great tips from this witty, amazing woman. Download the podcast here.

Episode Six: Rob Randall

In this episode, you'll meet GTD Connect member and GTD Virtual Study Group regular, Rob Randall. Rob is in that most common of predicaments for those ‘on the runway’: He is an individual contributor (a course developer) who is senior enough that he also has responsibilities for people and processes. These are at extreme ends of the spectrum; work on one end of the spectrum pulls him away from work on the other. He finds GTD helpful in managing his days while being pulled in opposite directions. Download the podcast here.

Episode Five: Buzz Bruggeman

In this episode, meet Buzz Bruggeman, one of the geniuses behind Active Words. Even if you haven't tried this amazing piece of software, you're in for a treat. Buzz is a dynamic and enthusiastic proponent of Getting Things Done, responsive customer service, and innovation.

Here are a few more resources related to this conversation you might want to check out:

• Buzz's conversation with Robert Scoble at Fast Company.TV
• The Cluetrain Manifesto
• Buzz's blog Buzznovation
  

Download the podcast here.

Episode Four: Rob Peters

Welcome to another conversation @Context. In this episode, Augusto and Tara talk to Rob Peters. Rob is a Senior Manager for Business Development in the Global Banking Practice at Capgemini Financial Services USA. A veteran and dedicated GTD-er, Rob talks about how he keeps up with his many projects, what his weekly review is like, and how he stays on top of his demanding schedule with less stress than ever before.

Rob is part of a novel new project, the Relationship Networking Industry Association (RNIA). The idea behind RNIA is simple: quantify and reward the value of relationships in terms of accountability, integrity, and trust. This is a project you're going to be hearing a lot more about in the near future--you can get a preview in this interview. Download the podcast here.

Episode Three: Andre Kibbe

This week's guest is Andre Kibbe, noted GTD blogger at http://tools-for-thought.com. Our conversation ranged widely from capturing and processing next actions to how a thorough weekly review can make any workday as simple as "flipping burgers." You're sure to learn a lot from this amazing productivity expert. Download the podcast here.

Episode Two: Brian Darnell

Thanks for joining us! @Context is off to a great start. If you're one of our subscribers, thanks! We're honored to share these interviews and insights with you. If this is your first visit with us, we have a great episode for this week.

@Context continues as Augusto and Tara talk to IT specialist, Brian Darnell. For members of David Allen's GTD Connect, Brian is known on the forum as 12HourHalfDay, a reference to the long hours he puts in at work. Brian talks about how GTD saved his job, keeps him organized, and allows him to stay focused. If you need some extra inspiration, you may really like how Brian uses affirmations to stay on track. (By the way, you can learn more about the GTD study group Brain refers to here.) Download the podcast here.

Episode One: Introducing Co-Host Tara Robinson

Welcome! In this, the inaugural episode of @Context, listen as host Augusto Pinaud introduces the series by getting to know co-host, Tara Rodden Robinson. Tara balances owning a business with teaching, writing, and enjoying life in the Pacific Northwest. She'll give you a look into her system and how she uses iCal and Remember the Milk to stay organized. Download the podcast here.

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