Productivity & AI

Personal productivity tools help individuals stay focused, manage distractions, and optimise their workflow for better efficiency and time management.

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Productivity & AI

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In a world filled with constant distractions, personal productivity tools are essential for staying organised, focused, and efficient. Whether it’s managing email overload, reducing distractions, or structuring daily tasks, these tools help individuals take control of their workflow and maximise output.

From distraction blockers like Freedom to email management tools like Inbox When Ready, the right personal productivity software ensures you can work smarter—not harder. Whether you're a solopreneur, executive, or remote worker, choosing the right tool can significantly improve your focus and overall performance.

My top 3

Productivity & AI

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My top 3

My top 3 personal productivity tools for staying organised and focused.

Fireflies.aiFireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that transcribes, summarises, and organises conversations for improved productivity.

LastPassLastPass

LastPass

LastPass is a secure password manager that stores and auto-fills login credentials across multiple devices.

ChatGPTChatGPT

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is an AI-powered conversational assistant designed to enhance productivity, automate workflows, and generate content effortlessly.

Productivity & AI

decision guide

The best personal productivity tool depends on your work habits, distractions, and areas where you need improvement. Here’s what to consider:

Distraction blocking and focus tools

If you struggle with social media, notifications, or distracting websites, tools like Freedom and Cold Turkey can help by blocking distractions and setting focus sessions.

Email and communication management

Constant email checking can kill productivity. Tools like Inbox When Ready and Boomerang allow users to schedule email access, pause inbox notifications, and automate follow-ups to prevent workflow disruptions.

Time tracking and habit building

For individuals who want to measure how they spend their time, tools like RescueTime and Toggl Track provide detailed reports and insights to optimise work patterns and boost efficiency.

Task and workflow management

Some personal productivity tools focus on structuring work, setting priorities, and automating tasks. Apps like Todoist and Sunsama help professionals manage to-do lists and integrate daily planning into their routines.

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If your marketing and sales teams are too busy firefighting — fixing tools, chasing data, and dealing with messy handovers — you’ll never have time to focus on real growth. The Growth Operations Programme fixes your operations first, so you can finally work on scaling up.

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Productivity & AI

for companies 1-10 FTE

LastPassLastPass

LastPass

LastPass is a secure password manager that stores and auto-fills login credentials across multiple devices.

TogglToggl

Toggl

Toggl is a time-tracking tool designed for freelancers and teams to monitor productivity and billable hours effortlessly.

TodoistTodoist

Todoist

Stay organised and track tasks with Todoist, an intuitive tool for managing personal and professional to-dos.

SaneBoxSaneBox

SaneBox

SaneBox is an AI-powered email filtering tool that helps prioritise important emails and reduce inbox clutter.

Fireflies.aiFireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that transcribes, summarises, and organises conversations for improved productivity.

Productivity & AI

for companies 11-50 FTE

Fireflies.aiFireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that transcribes, summarises, and organises conversations for improved productivity.

Process StreetProcess Street

Process Street

Process Street is a no-code workflow automation tool that helps businesses document, manage, and optimise recurring processes.

LastPassLastPass

LastPass

LastPass is a secure password manager that stores and auto-fills login credentials across multiple devices.

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No time for growth? Fix your operations first.

If your marketing and sales teams are too busy firefighting — fixing tools, chasing data, and dealing with messy handovers — you’ll never have time to focus on real growth. The Growth Operations Programme fixes your operations first, so you can finally work on scaling up.

Growth challenge

Productivity & AI

for companies 50+ FTE

Fireflies.aiFireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that transcribes, summarises, and organises conversations for improved productivity.

PerplexityPerplexity

Perplexity

Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search engine and research assistant that provides accurate, sourced answers to complex queries in real-time.

MacWhisperMacWhisper

MacWhisper

MacWhisper is an AI-driven audio transcription tool designed for Mac users, offering high-speed, offline speech-to-text conversion.

Notebook LMNotebook LM

Notebook LM

Notebook LM is an AI-powered research tool that summarises and organises information from documents, notes, and web sources.

SaneBoxSaneBox

SaneBox

SaneBox is an AI-powered email filtering tool that helps prioritise important emails and reduce inbox clutter.

TogglToggl

Toggl

Toggl is a time-tracking tool designed for freelancers and teams to monitor productivity and billable hours effortlessly.

TodoistTodoist

Todoist

Stay organised and track tasks with Todoist, an intuitive tool for managing personal and professional to-dos.

Inbox When ReadyInbox When Ready

Inbox When Ready

Inbox When Ready is a browser extension that helps users control email interruptions by hiding their inbox until they’re ready to check it.

LastPassLastPass

LastPass

LastPass is a secure password manager that stores and auto-fills login credentials across multiple devices.

FreedomFreedom

Freedom

Freedom is a distraction-blocking tool that helps users stay focused by restricting access to websites, apps, and notifications.

ChatGPTChatGPT

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is an AI-powered conversational assistant designed to enhance productivity, automate workflows, and generate content effortlessly.

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Productivity & AI

ChatGPTChatGPT

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is an AI-powered conversational assistant designed to enhance productivity, automate workflows, and generate content effortlessly.

Fireflies.aiFireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that transcribes, summarises, and organises conversations for improved productivity.

FreedomFreedom

Freedom

Freedom is a distraction-blocking tool that helps users stay focused by restricting access to websites, apps, and notifications.

Inbox When ReadyInbox When Ready

Inbox When Ready

Inbox When Ready is a browser extension that helps users control email interruptions by hiding their inbox until they’re ready to check it.

LastPassLastPass

LastPass

LastPass is a secure password manager that stores and auto-fills login credentials across multiple devices.

MacWhisperMacWhisper

MacWhisper

MacWhisper is an AI-driven audio transcription tool designed for Mac users, offering high-speed, offline speech-to-text conversion.

Notebook LMNotebook LM

Notebook LM

Notebook LM is an AI-powered research tool that summarises and organises information from documents, notes, and web sources.

PerplexityPerplexity

Perplexity

Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search engine and research assistant that provides accurate, sourced answers to complex queries in real-time.

Process StreetProcess Street

Process Street

Process Street is a no-code workflow automation tool that helps businesses document, manage, and optimise recurring processes.

SaneBoxSaneBox

SaneBox

SaneBox is an AI-powered email filtering tool that helps prioritise important emails and reduce inbox clutter.

TodoistTodoist

Todoist

Stay organised and track tasks with Todoist, an intuitive tool for managing personal and professional to-dos.

TogglToggl

Toggl

Toggl is a time-tracking tool designed for freelancers and teams to monitor productivity and billable hours effortlessly.

The Ultimate Blueprint
Book summary & review

The Ultimate Blueprint

Keith J. Cunningham

Master cash flow, leverage, and decision-making with proven frameworks to build a profitable, scalable business while avoiding common pitfalls.

Traction (channels)
Book summary & review

Traction (channels)

Gabriel Weinberg

Discover the 19 traction channels that successful startups use to systematically acquire customers and scale efficiently.

The road less stupid
Book summary & review

The road less stupid

Keith J. Cunningham

Avoid costly business mistakes by applying practical thinking strategies to improve decision-making, cash flow, and profitability.

SYSTEMology
Book summary & review

SYSTEMology

David Jenyns

Build simple, scalable systems that streamline operations, reduce errors, and free up your time for high-impact activities.

Hacking growth
Book summary & review

Hacking growth

Sean Ellis

Learn the growth hacking frameworks that power today’s fastest-growing companies by testing, iterating, and optimising strategies.

Startup growth engines
Book summary & review

Startup growth engines

Sean Ellis

Explore case studies of startups that achieved breakout growth using scalable, repeatable growth strategies and innovative tactics.

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Buffer Time

Build flexibility into schedules with strategic buffer time allocation.

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Deep Work

Focused, uninterrupted time for cognitively demanding tasks.

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Eisenhower Matrix

Prioritise tasks effectively using the Eisenhower decision-making matrix.

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Fire Break

Combat burnout and reset priorities with intentional fire breaks.

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Focus Blocks

Achieve deep focus by structuring distraction-free blocks of time.

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Pomodoro Technique

Enhance focus and reduce fatigue with time-bound work intervals.

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Prioritisation

The process of ranking tasks or goals by importance and urgency.

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Productivity

The ability to accomplish tasks effectively and efficiently.

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Second Brain

A system for organising and storing knowledge to enhance productivity.

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Timeblocking

A productivity method that allocates specific tasks to time slots.

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Why Solid Growth works

Portrait Ewoud Uphof by Maikel Thijssen

Ewoud Uphof

Solid Growth helps B2B service companies scale — not with random tactics, but with clear systems that align marketing and sales into one predictable growth engine. Built on 13 years of hands-on experience — helping teams move from firefighting to predictable, repeatable revenue growth.

15 years experience

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1,500 marketers trained since 2015

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Find and fix what’s slowing your team down. This free scan assesses your marketing, sales, and automation setup, giving you clear recommendations to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.

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Free up a full day every week to focus on growth. We'll fix the systems, tools, and workflows holding your team back.

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Master Compound Growth at your own pace—perfect for individual marketers and consultants who want a structured, repeatable way to grow.

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Apply the four growth engines step by step
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Growth Machine Scan

Find and fix what’s slowing your team down. This free scan assesses your marketing, sales, and automation setup, giving you clear recommendations to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.

Identify the biggest blocker holding back your growth
Get personalised insights and actionable quick fixes
Option to book a free call for tailored tool stack advice

Compound Growth Programme

A structured, hands-on programme designed for teams that want to fix bottlenecks, systemise execution, and scale growth predictably.

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Collaboration tools

Collaboration and feedback tools help teams brainstorm, review work, and share input efficiently, making teamwork smoother and more productive.

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Automation & low-code

Automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes with powerful workflow tools. Reduce manual work, improve efficiency, and create scalable automations that keep your business running smoothly.

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Better growth infrastructure

Free audit

Growth Machine Scan

Find and fix what’s slowing your team down. This free scan assesses your marketing, sales, and automation setup, giving you clear recommendations to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.

Identify the biggest blocker holding back your growth
Get personalised insights and actionable quick fixes
Option to book a free call for tailored tool stack advice

Growth Machine Programme

Free up a full day every week to focus on growth. We'll fix the systems, tools, and workflows holding your team back.

Compound Growth Programme

A structured, hands-on programme designed for teams that want to fix bottlenecks, systemise execution, and scale growth predictably.

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