Live Full Work Fun Podcast

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of living a fulfilling life despite the negative things happening in the world. They share personal experiences and insights on how to maintain positivity and make choices aligned with personal values.

Here are the key points from the episode:

• Living Brave and Afraid: It takes courage to do what is right for oneself, even when there is fear involved. It is okay to experience a mix of emotions while making important decisions.
• Living by Your Values: It is important to identify and live by your core values in both personal and professional life. Making decisions that align with your values ensures a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
• Letting Go of Negative Influences: Sometimes, it becomes necessary to let go of clients, individuals, or situations that clash with your beliefs and values. By doing so, you create space for positive experiences and relationships.
• Embracing Positivity: Positivity is not about denying the challenges or storms in life but learning to dance in the rain. It is about choosing to be grateful, embracing growth, and focusing on the possibilities.
• Setting Boundaries: Setting clear boundaries is essential for personal and professional well-being. It is important to surround yourself with people who uplift and support you, while also being open to constructive feedback and creative differences.
• The Power of Choice: Each individual has the power to make choices that shape their lives. Choosing to live authentically and in alignment with personal values sends a powerful message of self-respect and sets a strong foundation for positivity.

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

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In this Live Full Work Fun episode, host Gayla Scrivener is joined by Mike Brennan.

Author of Make Fun a Habit: The Creative PLAYbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again, Mike isn't your typical Creative Consultant and Communicator; he's a passionate advocate for reigniting the lost art of fun and creativity.

Mike's expertise goes beyond the pages of his book. He's helped renowned clients like Heineken and Chase Bank infuse creativity, innovation, and fun into their work. His art graces prestigious spaces like the Ronald McDonald House and the I.D.E.A. Museum in Mesa, Arizona.

What sets Mike apart is his commitment to helping individuals and organizations harness the transformative power of creativity. With a unique Daily Creative Habit process honed over a decade, he empowers people to seamlessly integrate innovation into their routines, making life and work more vibrant and fulfilling. Through his words, art, actions, and unwavering dedication to the cause, Mike inspires us all to make fun not just a habit but a way of life.

Mike emphasizes the need for finding joy and playfulness in our daily routines, even amidst busy schedules and work obligations. He shares personal anecdotes and insights on how rediscovering fun can lead to personal growth and professional success.

Some key takeaways from the episode include:

• The value of incorporating creativity into problem-solving and innovation.
• The benefits of exploring new hobbies and activities outside of our professional realm.
• The role of playfulness in unlocking new ideas and perspectives.
• How engaging in fun activities can reconnect us with our inner childlike curiosity.
• The importance of making time for personal exploration and experimentation.

To learn more about incorporating fun into your life and work, check out Mike Brennan's book, "Make Fun a Habit." It offers practical tips, exercises, and reflections to help you infuse more joy and creativity into your daily routines.

Be sure to listen to the full episode for an insightful and engaging conversation on the power of fun and creativity.

Join the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group to continue the conversation. Share your biggest takeaway from the episode.

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Mike Brennan:

• Website: www.MikeBrennan.me
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mike-brennan-ad
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mikebone
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebone/
• X: https://twitter.com/mikebone

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this episode, co-host, Fran Groesbeck shares her concept of being a "Willingness Warrior."

There are three key actions that can help you embrace the mindset of Willingness Warrior.

• The importance of having an open mind,
• getting rid of absolutes,
• and being adaptable in the face of challenges.

Gayla and Fran highlight the journey of a "Willingness Warrior" as one of continuous growth and learning. They encourage listeners to build a toolbox of resources, including quotes, practices, and books, to draw upon when facing challenges.

Join the hosts in the "Live Full Work Fun" Facebook group to continue the conversation and share your own stories of being a "Willingness Warrior."

Join the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group to continue the conversation and share your own stories of being a "Willingness Warrior."

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

In this Season 8 kick-off episode of the Live Full Work Fun podcast, host, Gayla Scrivener introduces Fran Groesbeck as this season's co-host. They discuss the evolution of the show and the plan for this upcoming season. The theme of the season is "Grow and Soar."

They talk about their shared focus on helping others, the importance of breaking free from the corporate think mindset, and the journey of living a well-rounded life that brings joy. They emphasize the need for work-life prioritization and share their toolbox of tools and practices to navigate life's challenges.

Gayla and Fran express their excitement about alternating guest episodes and episodes where they discuss various topics related to living full and working fun.

Listen and see what's in store for the next for the show.

Join the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group to continue the conversation, share comments, and stories.

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!

When we think of work, it often carries a negative connotation. However, if we want to achieve our goals, consistent effort is necessary. Work doesn't have to be negative; it's simply the effort required to move forward. To appreciate the results achieved, we must invest a certain amount of effort. Work should also bring joy and fulfillment while fulfilling our goals. Even if we have setbacks, we can still find our work fun because we know the effort is worth it.

If we're beginning to feel overwhelmed by the work we love, burnout can happen. Sometimes we need to make changes to avoid it. We must place our focus on finishing some things and let go of other things, whether it's for the short-term or for good. It's important to evaluate what the next logical step is and prioritize accordingly.

I came to the realization that I was on the road to burnout. I needed to evaluate where to focus my efforts and prioritize accordingly. In this episode, I share two major things I will pause in the short-term to make room for complete focus on what I have determined to be the most important next logical step: finishing a select few major projects.

For the next few months, Scrivener Solutions will not be accepting new "done-for-you" clients. Instead, we will be focusing on our current clients. Most of them have major transition projects that require additional attention. We are proud to be a part of their growth and changes in their business.

We are also focusing on our launch an easy-to-use social media scheduling platform called Scrivener Social. This program is being built for the busy DIY entrepreneur and is expected to officially release by the first of the year.

To make room for this launch, the Live Full Work Fun podcast will be paused. It will return in the fall or winter in conjunction with the official launch of Scrivener Social.

In the meantime, let's stay connected. Hop into the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group and drop a note. Be sure to follow and connect with me and the Scrivener Solutions team on your favorite social platform.

Until next time…Live Full Work Fun

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Scrivener Solutions:

• Website: https://scrivenersolutions.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scrivener-solutions/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScrivenerSolutions/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrivenersolutions/

Content Marketing Resources:

• Scrivener Solutions | Content Plan Implementation Team: https://scrivenersolutions.com/
• Free Download: Quick Content Creation Guide: The Super Simple Strategy to Jumpstart Your Content Creation: https://scrivenersolutions.com/checklist

This episode's guest, David Jenyns is a strong advocate for the importance of systemizing businesses to grow and scale.

David is an experienced entrepreneur who sold the Melbourne Cricket Ground in his early twenties and founded Melbourne SEO Services. He systemized himself out of that business in 2016 and founded SYSTEMology to help business owners implement systems to scale their business. Today, he supports a growing community of certified SYSTEMologists, delivers workshops, keynote addresses, hosts a podcast, and is on a mission to free business owners worldwide from daily operations.

He shares the benefits of systemization, such as increased efficiency and reduced stress. He offers suggestions on how to organize and document processes for better ease in delegation of tasks.

David emphasizes the need to delegate responsibility and free up higher skilled team members to work on tasks they are best suited for. This approach can result in not only higher efficiency, but also a more streamlined and profitable business. Business owners who prioritize systemizing their business can enjoy these benefits and more.

Anyone can build a systems-driven business with the right team members in place. Business owners do not have to be the ones to do the documentation themselves, but rather they can work with a systems champion on their team to help develop and implement the necessary processes.

Opportunities arise all the time, but many business owners are too busy to recognize them. By documenting and implementing systemized processes, business owners can better identify opportunities and have the bandwidth to take advantage of them.

Systemization can also lead to a more organized and less chaotic workspace, where employees can thrive and work more effectively.

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Additional Resources:

• A better life with simple systems | David Jenyns | TEDxYouth@Maastricht
• SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems | David Jenyns
• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It | Michael Gerber

Connect with David Jenyns:

• Website: https://www.systemology.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidjenyns
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidjenyns
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jenyns-549a1317/

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Content Marketing Resources:

• Scrivener Solutions | Content Plan Implementation Team: https://scrivenersolutions.com/
• Free Download: Quick Content Creation Guide: The Super Simple Strategy to Jumpstart Your Content Creation: https://scrivenersolutions.com/checklist

In today's fast-paced world, it's common to struggle with balancing our work and personal responsibilities. The pull between work and life obligations can be challenging, and it's easy to feel like you're constantly juggling to keep up with both.

It's important to find a healthy balance between work and personal life to achieve personal and professional fulfillment and well-being. In this podcast episode, we delve into the topic of work-life integration and the struggle to balance work and personal responsibilities.

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Content Marketing Resources:

• Scrivener Solutions | Content Plan Implementation Team: https://scrivenersolutions.com/
• Free Download: Quick Content Creation Guide: The Super Simple Strategy to Jumpstart Your Content Creation: https://scrivenersolutions.com/checklist

Lisa McGuire, personal branding coach and host of the "Your Passion, Purpose, and Personal Brand" podcast is featured in this episode of the Live Full Work Fun podcast.

The conversation with Lisa is an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on personal branding, podcasting, and finding joy and purpose in our work.

Show highlights include:

Lisa highlights the importance of understanding your personal brand and finding work that aligns with your purpose. She believes that personal and professional life are increasingly intertwined and that it's essential to be authentic in the workplace.

She also talks about the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, emphasizing that it's vital to bring your whole self to work and find ways to work in your zone of genius.

Lisa shares her experience with podcasting, stating that it's a great way to test content and receive feedback. She adds that podcasting forces her to be consistent, and she loves the ability to educate, inspire, and encourage her listeners.

Continue the conversation. Join the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group and share your biggest takeaway from this episode.

Check out the merch at LiveFullWorkFun.store

Additional Resources:

• The Essential Guide to Start Telling Your Story | Download
• Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand | Podcast
• The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level | Gay Hendrix

Connect with Lisa McGuire:

• Website: https://lisamcguire.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisamcguire/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamlisamcguire
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Content Marketing Resources:

• Scrivener Solutions | Content Plan Implementation Team: https://scrivenersolutions.com/
• Free Download: Quick Content Creation Guide: The Super Simple Strategy to Jumpstart Your Content Creation: https://scrivenersolutions.com/checklist

Entrepreneur and sales expert Susan Trumpler shares insights into the world of sales and entrepreneurship.

These are the highlights from the conversation with Susan.

Susan stresses the importance of having a realistic exit strategy when thinking of leaving a corporate job and starting a business. A good sales process is also essential when starting a business to increase the chances of success.

She warns against falling for get-rich-quick schemes that promise overnight success. She advises that such schemes are often fantastical and prey on one's fears and desires.

Susan shares details about her free masterclass, "Getting to Yes Faster," which teaches the neuroscience behind sales conversations and the three questions necessary to make a buying decision. She explains that to be able to say yes, a buyer must have three questions answered in their mind. The masterclass is based on these three questions and teaches how to answer them to get to yes, faster.

Continue the conversation. Join the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group and share your biggest takeaway from this episode.

Additional Resources:

• Building a StoryBrand | Donald Miller
• Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers | Marc Champagne

Connect with Susan Trumpler:

• Website: https://unstoppablewom.wpengine.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWIBusiness
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susantrumpler/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-1I1VYv51m0zL2IzopvI2w
• Podcast: https://unstoppablewomeninbusiness.com/podcast/

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Content Marketing Resources:

• Scrivener Solutions | Content Plan Implementation Team: https://scrivenersolutions.com/
• Free Download: Quick Content Creation Guide: The Super Simple Strategy to Jumpstart Your Content Creation: https://scrivenersolutions.com/checklist

Not always are goals achieved. It can be disappointing and frustrating. In this episode, I share a few tips on how to see the positive side of falling short on reaching that big goal.

Some of the tips shared include:

• Being flexible with your plans and adjusting as needed
• Prioritizing tasks that will help you achieve your long-term goals
• Focusing on the positive outcomes and opportunities that come from changes to your plans

Continue the conversation. Go to the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group and share your biggest takeaway from this episode.

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Content Marketing Resources:

• Scrivener Solutions | Content Plan Implementation Team: https://scrivenersolutions.com/
• Free Download: Quick Content Creation Guide: The Super Simple Strategy to Jumpstart Your Content Creation: https://scrivenersolutions.com/checklist