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Productivity Smarts

Gerald J. Leonard

Booking Overview

An interview-led productivity and professional development show focused on neuroscience-informed strategies, leadership, purposeful work, and personal effectiveness, typically featuring authors, consultants, educators, speakers, and accomplished professionals with practical frameworks or meaningful life and career experiences. PR agencies could credibly pitch productivity experts, leadership authors, behavioral and neuroscience specialists, executive coaches, and professionals with relevant books or transformational case studies; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established expertise, a clear framework, and a substantial platform or achievement.

Metrics

Episodes: 168

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

gerald@geraldjleonard.com

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Host

Gerald J. Leonard - Productivity expert, author, and host focused on helping professionals and leaders get more done through practical strategies informed by neuroscience and personal effectiveness.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, productivity and leadership experts, behavioral or neuroscience specialists, executive coaches, educators, consultants, keynote speakers, and accomplished professionals with practical frameworks, substantial career experience, or a strong personal transformation story.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Leadership or consulting experience, Keynote speaking or professional education, Documented service or advocacy impact, Established expertise in productivity, behavior, leadership, caregiving, or personal development

Recent Guest Discussions

Carol Hosler - The Collaborative 'love Team' Approach To Caregiving, The Four Pillars Of Care, Prepare, Share, And Repair, Music And Dementia, And Building Compassionate Communities Of Care.

Dr. James S. Russell - Caregiving For A Loved One With Alzheimer's, Building A Care Team, Music And Dementia, Compassionate Leadership, Organizational Communication, And Redefining Productivity Around What Matters Most.

Imogene Drakes - Planning An Ambitious Solo Journey, Overcoming Travel Setbacks, Pursuing Meaningful Goals Later In Life, Cross-cultural Connection, Journaling, And Turning Dreams Into Practical Steps.

Chad Betz - Reinventing After 50, Redefining Success, Overcoming The Sunk Cost Fallacy, Making Intentional Career Pivots, Goal-setting, Mentoring, And The OODA Loop.

Sylvia Alvarez - Resilience, Housing Advocacy, Leadership Through Adversity, Down-payment Assistance, Foreclosure Prevention, Homeownership Education, And Speaking Truth To Power.

Recent Topics

Business, Productivity, Leadership, Neuroscience, Personal Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Productivity Smarts
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Episode 167 - Design the Life You Would Absolutely Love: Breaking Limiting Beliefs with Dr. Kim Nugent

October 06, 2026

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want is the way you think and speak about what is possible?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes back Dr. Kim Nugent, an award-winning leadership expert, Dream Builder Master Coach, best-selling author, and advocate for personal transformation.Dr. Nugent explains why so many adults live on autopilot, putting work, family, and responsibilities ahead of their own dreams. She breaks down common limi...

Episode 166 - The Best Dad in the Galaxy: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Caregiving

September 28, 2026

What would you sacrifice to care for a daughter facing Alzheimer's at just 51?What if you moved from your retirement community, lost your wife eighteen months later, and then faced your own cancer diagnosis?And what if, through it all, love refused to let go?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Dr. James S. Russell and Carol Hosler, authors, educators, management consultants, and Alzheimer's caregivers, to talk about Best Dad in the Galaxy: She Said It...

Around the World in 42 Days: Turning a Lifelong Dream Into Reality

September 22, 2026

How does a lifelong scientist reconcile her love of data with her fascination with ancient myths that defy explanation? And what does it take to turn a retired grandmother into a solo traveler crossing six continents in just 42 days?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Dr. Imogene Drakes, author of Around the World in 42 Days, for a fascinating conversation about curiosity, courage, planning, and the power of seeing the world with your own eyes.Dr. Dra...

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Frequently asked questions

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Productivity Smarts
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How do I get in touch with Productivity Smarts?

Productivity Smarts is hosted by Gerald J. Leonard. Its publicly listed email is gerald@geraldjleonard.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Productivity Smarts?

The publicly listed email for Productivity Smarts: gerald@geraldjleonard.com.

How many listeners does Productivity Smarts have?

Podseeker estimates Productivity Smarts reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Productivity Smarts?

Productivity Smarts typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Authors, productivity and leadership experts, behavioral or neuroscience specialists, executive coaches, educators, consultants, keynote speakers, and accomplished professionals with practical frameworks, substantial career experience, or a strong personal transformation story. Common among recent guests: Published books; Leadership or consulting experience; Keynote speaking or professional education. Recent guests include Carol Hosler, Dr. James S. Russell, and Imogene Drakes.

How hard is it to get booked on Productivity Smarts?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Productivity Smarts cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Productivity, Leadership, Neuroscience, and Personal Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

gerald@geraldjleonard.com

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