We’re still in China! If all has gone according to plan, we are leaving the Valley of the Cats, and headed to Tibet! While we’re off doing that, please enjoy this really great interview with Augusta Scarlet!
Episode 92 – V. Medina
Hi everyone! If all is going well, Ursula and I are on our way to the Valley of the Cats in China at this very moment. In the mean time, listen to this amazing interview with V. Medina.
Episode 91 – Frazzled, Laura Rivella
This week on Productivity Alchemy we talk about being frazzled and only being able to keep track of a few things big things happening. We also talk about one of those big things we did this week : making a will. We’ll also briefly discuss the Wombat Co-Host’s most recent Hugo Nomination, the upcoming shows for when we are in China, and then we wrap up by talking to listener Laura Rivella, about how she stays productive!
Episode 90 – Rooster Trade, Rachel Anson
This week we will be taking the time to discuss Kevin’s Travel Planner and a lot of the prep work we are doing before we leave for China. We also check in with the state of the Wombat Co-Host, and explain why we are currently between roosters. After all that, we have a chat with Rachel Anson and how she stays productive! Continue reading “Episode 90 – Rooster Trade, Rachel Anson”
Episode 88 – Homework, Sharon J. Gochenour
Hi everyone! This week, we talk about the cholera vaccine, how it may impact Kevin’s code homework for one of his job interviews. We also talk about Ursula’s latest projects, her latest contact announcement, and how this is all impacting her productivity. We wrap it all up by talking to Sharon J. Gochenour!
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Episode 87 – Getting an interview with Dino Sarma
This week we’re not doing the usual thing – instead we’re going to listen to the talk Kevin and returning guest Dino Sarma had about getting an interview, what hiring managers often look for, and how to tailor your resume to suit the job and focus on your skills. We even talk about the dreaded cover letter! It’s a long one, so I hope you enjoy it!
Episode 86 – Getting Shots, Laura Garabedian
This week we are both in flurry of things that need to be done with deadlines in the very, very near future. It is stressful, and we talk about some of the side effects of that. We also discuss our progress on those projects, and wrap it all up by talking to artist and fellow traveller Laura Garabedian.
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Episode 85 – Event Planning, Anne “Tyrrlin” Williams
This week we talk about the things that go into planning and running a conference, and the things lots of us don’t think about when we attend or staff one. There is also a review of some new products, talk about our upcoming China trip, and a new bundle that’s out now. Finally, we talk to Anne “Tyrrlin” Williams about how she stays productive!
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Episode 83 – Remote Work, Meera Stapleton
This week, well talk about the frustration in trying to find remote jobs, and what Kevin’s job market looks like. We’ll also talk about Ursula’s hitting of a milestone, a little conflict resolution, and then wrap it all up with an interview with Meera Stapleton. Enjoy!
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Episode 82 – Finishing, Seraphim Dibble
This week we talk about what happens to us mentally when we finish a big project. We also discuss how outlining a novel is like doing a project plan, as well as how that goes sideways once the project is underway. I wrap it all up by talking to Seraphim Dibble and how they stay productive.
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