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GTD Gems

GTD Gems

Written by: GTD Focus
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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Getting Things Done, this weekly series features Meg Edwards, a Certified GTD Coach Master Trainer with over 26 years of experience, reflecting on the enduring ideas from David Allen’s work.

Drawing from Getting Things Done, Ready for Anything, and Making It All Work, each episode explores timeless GTD “gems” that invite reflection, insight, and renewed perspective.

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Episodes
  • Is AI Creating More Work Than It Removes?
    Oct 12 2026

    GTD Gems is entering a new chapter. GTD coach Meg Edwards is joined by Kerry Gallivan, who leads GTD Focus's GTD and AI programs, to introduce four new coaching programs and share one gem for the AI beginner and one for the agent power user.


    Their shared message: AI can quietly create more work than it removes, and GTD is what keeps you grounded.


    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    👉 Why AI can add more to your plate than it takes off, and how to notice it early

    👉 Why clarifying, organizing, and human judgment matter even more when you use AI

    👉 The four GTD + AI coaching programs, from the AI curious to people managing agents all day


    🤖 Explore our new GTD + AI coaching programs:

    👉 New to AI? Start here: https://gtdfocus.com/gtd-and-ai-tools-integration-program/

    👉 Already using AI, leading a team, or managing agents: https://gtdfocus.com/gtd-and-ai-operating-system-program/


    Timestamps:

    00:00:03 GTD Gems Turns to AI

    00:02:05 Four GTD + AI Programs

    00:05:22 When AI Creates More Work

    00:07:24 Knowing When Enough Is Enough

    00:08:44 Wrap-Up and Resources


    ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp


    🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.


    💭 Reflection question: When you use AI, are you leaving yourself enough time to clarify and organize what it generates?


    🌐 Learn more about GTD coaching: gtdfocus.com

    📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com


    Follow Us on Social:

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/

    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus


    GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.


    For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel.


    #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #GTDCoaching #AIProductivity #ArtificialIntelligence

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    8 mins
  • GTD Gems: Back to Basics for the AI Age.
    Oct 5 2026

    In this final solo episode of GTD Gems, GTD coach Meg Edwards announces a new direction for the series: exploring GTD in the age of AI alongside coach Kerry Gallivan, who leads GTD Focus's GTD and AI programs. To mark the shift, Meg reads from the Conclusion of David Allen's Getting Things Done, published 25 years ago. She also explains why a solid GTD practice is the foundation for adding anything new, including AI.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    👉 Why David Allen built GTD on core principles that don't change with trends
    👉 Why a solid GTD practice should come before any new tool, program, or AI workflow
    👉 What's ahead for GTD Gems as Meg and Kerry explore GTD and AI together

    Timestamps:
    00:00:03 A New Direction for GTD Gems
    00:00:57 Celebrating 25 Years and AI
    00:01:38 Jumping to the Book's Conclusion
    00:02:01 David Allen on Timeless Principles
    00:02:47 Build Your Foundation First
    00:03:45 What's Next with Kerry

    ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

    🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

    💭 Reflection question: Is your GTD practice solid enough that you could add anything on top of it, including AI?

    🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com

    📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

    Follow Us on Social:
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

    GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

    For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel.

    #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #GTDCoaching #GTDandAI #GTDGems

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    4 mins
  • Why Sharing a Workspace Quietly Adds to Your Stress
    Sep 29 2026

    In this GTD Gem, GTD coach Meg Edwards shares a passage from Chapter 4 of David Allen's Getting Things Done, "Getting Started: Setting Up Your Time, Space, and Tools." She explores why having your own dedicated workspace matters and why sharing one can create underlying stress.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    👉 Why you need a system you use, instead of one you keep rebuilding
    👉 How separate workspaces can ease tension between people sharing a home
    👉 Why an in-tray is one of the simplest gifts you can give yourself

    Timestamps:
    00:00:03 Meg on GTD Chapter Four
    00:00:21 A Workspace That's Truly Yours
    00:00:55 Why You Shouldn't Share Space
    00:01:49 The Spare-Bedroom Office
    00:02:23 Your Cockpit and In-Tray
    00:03:13 Revisit Chapter Four

    ▶️ Watch the full GTD Gems playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRH9fEmS3ZFu5YBGGEdIg6ZKJtvhR2STp

    🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch every episode.

    💭 Reflection question: If you share a workspace with someone, what might you need to do to separate it?

    🌐 Explore GTD coaching programs and resources: gtdfocus.com
    📩 Email us at info@gtdfocus.com

    Follow Us on Social:
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtdfocus/
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtdfocus/
    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/gtdfocus

    GTD Focus is the exclusive provider of GTD® one-to-one coaching in the U.S. and Canada. Our coaches have logged tens of thousands of hours helping leaders, creatives, and professionals bring clarity and control to their commitments.

    For more GTD resources, visit gettingthingsdone.com or subscribe to David Allen's YouTube channel.

    #GettingThingsDone #Productivity #GTDCoaching #HomeOffice #Workspace


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    4 mins
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