The Intentional Advantage podcast (formerly Productivity Paradox) will help you reclaim your time and make a bigger impact while being more present in your personal life. Listen each Tuesday to learn from Tanya Dalton, a nationally recognized productivity expert, best-selling author, speaker, and CEO of the multi-million dollar company, inkWELL Press Productivity Co. Each episode is full of research-backed, actionable productivity tips you can use right away to step into leadership in your w ...
My name is Kelli France and here's the deal - I built a 7-figure empire and learned it all through podcasts and self-development books. Inside of this podcast, I share interviews from inside of my book club. Get ready to fear less, have success, and drop your inner mean-girl!
Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Felt busy but not productive? Or like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people’s agendas? I'm Greg McKeown, and welcome to the What's Essential podcast. Through my best-selling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, I've been fortunate to help many people deliberately distinguish the vital few from the trivial many and then remove these obstacles to create a clear path to accomplishing what matters. The Way of the Es ...
The latest books from the best writers. Join books writer, Nicole Abadee, as she interviews top Australian and international Authors about their new releases. Make yourself a cup of tea, pull up a comfy chair, and settle in for some great conversations. Let's talk books.
Get ready to meet the artists you're talking about, and the ones you'll soon love. Whatever you're into — be it music, TV, film, visual art, theatre or comedy — q is there. Expect deep insight, and big surprises. Because on q, arts and entertainment get personal.
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Tanya Dalton on Productivity With Bespoke Solutions
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Business coach and growth strategist Tanya Dalton (author, The Joy of Missing Out) shares her perspective on making it easier to do what matters most. Her and Greg discuss the importance of prioritization, discernment, and what it means to be overwhelmed. They explore practical steps to create a productivity framework custom tailored to your own st…
In this episode, Kelli speaks with Tanya Dalton, author of The Joy of Missing Out. Along with this work being named a Top Ten Business Book of the Year by Fortune Magazine, Dalton received the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and was named North Carolina’s Female Entrepreneur to Watch!By Kelli France
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[Full episode] Mickey Guyton, Margaret Atwood, Sandra Laronde
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Country artist Mickey Guyton explains how racism hindered her country music career for more than a decade. Celebrated Canadian writer Margaret Atwood discusses her new poetry collection, alien invasions, rare curse words and why reading poetry isn't like eating Cracker Jack. Red Sky Performance founder Sandra Laronde talks about celebrating the Can…
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[Full episode] Giacomo Gianniotti, Kelly Fyffe-Marshall, Brett Kissel, Greg Keelor
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Toronto's Giacomo Gianniotti, who played Dr. Andrew DeLuca on Grey's Anatomy, discusses his transition from acting to directing one of network TV's biggest successes. Canadian filmmaker Kelly Fyffe-Marshall opens up about her highly publicized experience with racial profiling and how she channelled that trauma into a short film called Black Bodies.…
Claire Thomas discusses her exciting new novel, The Performance. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @booksbooksbookspodcast & @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram: @nicoleabadee Claire Thomas Website: https://clairethomaswriter.com Hachette "The Performance": https://www.hachette.com.au/claire-th…
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[Full episode] Rickie Lee Jones, Mosha Lundström Halbert, Merry Clayton, Chris Buck
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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones discusses her new memoir, Last Chance Texaco, in which she details her tumultuous childhood, family history and the reason why she walked away from fame. Our fashion contributor Mosha Lundström Halbert fills us in on mushroom leather and how the revolutionary sustainable material might change …
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[Full episode] Corb Lund, Mira Burt-Wintonick, Crown Lands, Wendy Morgan
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Country singer Corb Lund discusses his first album in five years, Agricultural Tragic, and explains why he's now speaking out against the Alberta government's plan to allow open-pit coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Radio producer and filmmaker Mira Burt-Wintonick, the daughter of renowned Montreal documentarian Peter Winton…
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220: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking with Jon Acuff
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Does overthinking get in your way? Here’s the thing: Overthinking is common. The good news is that overthinking your decisions doesn’t have to be a problem that constantly prevents you from achieving your goals! Join special guest Jon Acuff to talk about how you can turn your overthinking from a ‘super problem’ that holds you back to a superpower t…
In this episode, Kelli chats with Kindra Hall, best-selling author of Stories That Stick. The two discuss the importance and power of all types of stories, big and small. Every little moment can matter, you just need to pay attention.By Kelli France
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Phil Randazzo & Matthew Griffin on Making a Successful Transition
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In this episode, Phil Randazzo (Founder, American Dream U) and Matthew Griffin (Veteran, Army Rangers) join Greg in a discussion on transitioning out of the military and into civilian life. They talk about the physical, mental, and financial challenges involved then go on to explore practical habits and manageable processes for a more effortless tr…
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[Full episode] Mayim Bialik, Dalton Higgins, Kelly Boutsalis and Justin Wu, Jon Klassen
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The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik talks about her latest sitcom Call Me Kat, her new mental health podcast Mayim Bialik's Breakdown and more. Music journalist Dalton Higgins remembers the life and legacy of rapper DMX, who died on Friday at the age of 50. On this week's screen panel, Kelly Boutsalis and Justin Wu reflect on the end of Kim's Conven…
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[Full episode] Doc McKinney, A. Harmony and Vivek Shraya, Pat Kelly, Alison Pill
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Canadian record producer Doc McKinney looks back on The Weeknd's early rise and tells us how his debut mixtape, House of Balloons, helped change the sound of pop music. On this week's Q This music panel, A. Harmony and Vivek Shraya talk about the public reaction to rapper DMX's reported drug overdose (programming note: this segment was recorded sho…
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[Full episode] Merry Clayton, Kim Novak, Sook-Yin Lee
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Singer Merry Clayton talks about her first solo album in more than 25 years, Beautiful Scars, which she made in the aftermath of a life-altering car accident. Actress Kim Novak discusses her new book of paintings, Kim Novak: Her Art and Life, and shares how her art helped her cope with the pressures of Hollywood's studio system. Interdisciplinary a…
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[Full episode] Caleb Followill, Jael Richardson, Kazik Radwanski
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Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill talks about songwriting from the vantage point of fictional characters, the band's evolution and why he wanted to release their new album as an NFT. In celebration of National Poetry Month, our books columnist Jael Richardson fills us in on Jen Sookfong Lee's debut poetry collection, The Shadow List. Canadian …
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[Full episode] William Shatner, Maria Bakalova, Kemp Powers
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Canadian icon William Shatner opens up about aging, loneliness and what keeps him going at 90. Maria Bakalova reflects on her life-changing role in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, which made her the first Bulgarian actress to be nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Soul co-director and screenwriter Kemp Powers discusses the animated film'…
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219: How to Sharpen Your Decision-Making to Better Your Business
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How confident do you feel about making important business decisions? If it’s a lucrative life you want, here’s the truth: You’ve got to trust yourself enough to try various decision-making strategies to make choices that feel right to you and take steps that will truly drive your business forward toward the success you deserve. In this episode, you…
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Jessica Zweig: Personal Branding via Vibes & Vulnerability
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In this episode, Kelli chats with Jessica Zweig, author of Be.- A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Your Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself. The two discuss using their messes to inform their messages, authentic branding, and the importance of showing up as and for yourself.By Kelli France
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[Full episode] Vivek Shraya, Michael Stipe and Mike Mills, Jason Paige, Mandy Patinkin
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Multidisciplinary artist Vivek Shraya discusses her new solo stage show, How To Fail As A Pop Star, about the true story of her life in music. R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills look back on their landmark album, Out of Time, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Pokémon theme song singer Jason Paige talks about the unexpected success…
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[Full episode] Michael J. Fox, Tomi Adeyemi, Julie Andrews
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Actor Michael J. Fox opens up about the long-term effects of Parkinson's disease and how he found his way back to optimism after experiencing a particularly brutal year. Children of Blood and Bone author Tomi Adeyemi talks about the importance of writing fantasy stories with Black protagonists. Screen legend Julie Andrews shares a few of her favour…
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[Full episode] Mogwai, Patrick Hunter, Emma Seligman
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Musician Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai reflects on the band's very first No. 1 album, As the Love Continues, the power of instrumental music and 25 years of Mogwai. Ojibway artist Patrick Hunter talks about creating the digital artwork on display in the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks home arena as part of the teams' new Land Acknowledgement. Canadian film…
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[Full episode] Lawrence Dunn and Kevin Howes, Hiromi Goto, Deepa Mehta
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With the release of Creation Never Sleeps, Creation Never Dies: The Willie Dunn Anthology, producers Lawrence Dunn and Kevin Howes explain why folk singer Willie Dunn deserves a place among Canada's most legendary musicians. Writer Hiromi Goto talks about her new graphic novel, Shadow Life, which follows an independent senior who breaks free from h…
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George Saunders "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain"
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George Saunders delivers a masterclass in writing in his new book, “A Swim in a Pond in the Rain”. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Instagram @nicoleabadee George Saunders Website: https://www.georgesaundersbooks.com Penguin Random House "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain"…
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[Full episode] Melanie Scrofano, Tim Burgess, Dalton Higgins, Canisia Lubrin
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Actress Melanie Scrofano tells us how fans rescued Season 4 of Wynonna Earp after a long hiatus and financial troubles put the cult-hit Canadian show in jeopardy. Musician Tim Burgess of The Charlatans talks about bringing joy to audiences around the world with Tim's Twitter Listening Parties. Publicist and music journalist Dalton Higgins discusses…
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218: Targeting Your Intuition with Laura Day
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You hear about it all the time, but do you know what Intuition really is? Here’s the truth: Intuition is a powerful ability we all have, and when we understand how to target it, we can use it to leverage the success we want to achieve. In this episode, join special guest, bestselling author, and renowned business intuitive Laura Day to talk about h…
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Benjamin Hardy: Personality isn't Permanent
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In this episode, Kelli interviews Dr. Benjamin Hardy, an organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work and Personality Isn't Permanent. They speak about reframing the past to better the future, recognizing the physical nature of our subconscious, the problems of personality tests, and more!…
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John Hope Bryant on Making Every Moment Count
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Philanthropist and thought leader John Hope Bryant (CEO, Operation HOPE) shares his mission to empower underserved communities with financial literacy and economic opportunity. From his roots as a young entrepreneur to founder and chairman of the for-purpose nonprofit, he and Greg discuss the importance of selflessness, spirituality, and finding re…
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[Full episode] Eddie Izzard, Teri Hart and Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Constance Hansen and Russell Peacock, Dylan Playfair
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Actor, comedian and trans activist Eddie Izzard tells us about his new film Six Minutes to Midnight — a spy thriller based on the real story of a 1930s British finishing school for the daughters of high-ranking Nazis. On this week's screen panel, Teri Hart and Kathleen Newman-Bremang discuss the popular Netflix documentary The Last Blockbuster, and…
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[Full episode] Carrie Underwood, A. Harmony and Vivek Shraya, Rebecca Black, Adrian Younge
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Grammy-winning country music superstar Carrie Underwood talks about her new gospel album, My Savior, and shares how faith has kept her grounded during the pandemic. On this week's Q This music panel, A. Harmony and Vivek Shraya discuss the rising popularity of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and what it could mean for musicians. Singer-songwriter Rebecc…
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[Full episode] Serj Tankian, Imbolo Mbue, Matthew Wood
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System of a Down's Serj Tankian talks about using his voice for activism with a new documentary, Truth To Power, about his decades-long fight for the international recognition of the Armenian genocide. Bestselling author Imbolo Mbue reads from her latest novel, How Beautiful We Were, and reflects on why the story took her almost two decades to writ…
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[Full episode] Jon Batiste, Alyssa Bereznak, Russell Banks
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Musician, composer and activist Jon Batiste — who's also known as the bandleader for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and for scoring the award-winning soundtrack for Disney Pixar's Soul — discusses his powerful new album, We Are. Tech and culture journalist Alyssa Bereznak of The Ringer demystifies the world of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), explai…
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[Full episode] Harry Connick Jr., Penn Jillette, Christy Ann Conlin
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Grammy-winning musician Harry Connick Jr. discusses his vulnerable new gospel album, Alone With My Faith, which he made entirely by himself during a year of reflection. Magician Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller talks about his four-decade career and his recent work with Jamie Allan's Illusionarium — a new experiential magic exhibit scheduled to ope…
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217: Creative Ways to Find Solutions to Your Biggest Business Problems
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Do you have a go-to strategy to help you brainstorm creative ways to solve problems and grow your business to the next level? If not, this episode is for you. Together, we'll explore creative approaches to solving your business challenges. You'll also learn different strategies that will help you grow your business toward the successful, lucrative …
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A Conversation on Essentialism with Maria Shriver
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In this special episode, Greg and Maria Shriver (Founder, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement) have a conversation about what it means to be an Essentialist. Originally broadcasted on Maria’s Instagram Live, they talk about everything from the importance of boundaries and discernment to regaining control of our own choices and time. This is a conversation…
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[Full episode] Ringo Starr, John Semley and Teri Hart, Lauren Graham
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Beatles drummer Ringo Starr discusses his new EP, his love of Zoom and the important role friendship has played in his long career. On this week's screen panel, John Semley and Teri Hart talk about David Fincher's Mank, which leads this year's Oscar nominations with 10 nods, including best picture. Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham reflects on the j…
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[Full episode] Serena Ryder, Andrea Dorfman and Tanya Davis, Shawn Cuthand, Gracey Zhang and more
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One year ago today, Q went off the air so CBC could dedicate its coverage to COVID-19. As soon as we were back, we told you stories about how artists were coping, adapting and even thriving during the pandemic. The past year has been tough, but on this special anniversary show, we're celebrating the artists who helped us get through it all.…
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[Full episode] Daniel Lanois, Deborah Snyder
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In a career-spanning interview, Canadian record producer Daniel Lanois discusses his latest album, Heavy Sun, and reflects on his influential collaborations with the likes of Brian Eno, U2, Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Film producer Deborah Snyder talks about leaving Justice League after experiencing a family tragedy, and explains how fans helped her …
Jenny Hocking discusses her explosive new book “The Palace Letters”. SHOW NOTES: Nicole Abadee Website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au Facebook: @nicole.abadee Twitter: @NicoleAbadee Jenny Hocking Scribe Publications "Palace Letters": https://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/the-palace-letters Facebook: @JennyHocking Twitter: @palacel…
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[Full episode] Lauren Ash, Jael Richardson, Janusz Wawrowski, Lisa Zbitnew
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Canadian actress and comedian Lauren Ash, who plays the hilarious scene-stealing assistant store manager Dina on NBC's Superstore, talks about finding her calling in improvisational comedy. Our books columnist Jael Richardson fills us in on A Family Affair by Montreal author Nadine Bismuth (translated by Russell Smith), which won Radio-Canada's Com…
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[Full episode] Chloé Zhao, Weyni Mengesha, Ekow Nimako, Kemp Powers
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Director Chloé Zhao talks about her critically acclaimed film Nomadland, in which Frances McDormand plays a woman travelling around the American West as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. Theatre director Weyni Mengesha discusses the play Duchess! Duchess! Duchess!, about a fictional Duchess and Soon-to-be Duchess who meet for the first time to go ov…
How strong is the mind-body connection, and how does it relate to your happiness and success? Join special guest, Dr. Nicole LePera, author of the book How To Do The Work and Holistic Psychologist leading the #SelfHealers movement, to learn about the power you have to transform yourself for the better. What’s In This Episode: The mind-body connecti…
In this episode, Kelli speaks with bestselling author Greg and his wife Anna McKeown. Greg McKeown is the New York Times Bestselling author of the book “Essentialism.” He’s also a public speaker and a leadership and business strategist. They discuss the drawbacks of perfectionism, essential habits, and gratitude.…