In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces Hilda Fainsod, an accomplished author and executive leadership coach. Hilda discusses the concept of 'productive joy,' and shares her insights on helping people identify their dreams, aspirations, and the incremental steps to achieve them. 

Throughout the conversation, Hilda discusses her transformational coaching methods, the significance of self-reflection, and how to turn daily moments into opportunities for growth. She and Dr. Christie discuss practical tips for setting daily intentions, creating meaningful routines, the challenges of making lasting changes, and the power of maintaining a clear path toward your goals.

Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.

With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. 

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Welcome to Productive Joy

00:30 Meet Hilda: A Multifaceted Guest

03:30 The Journey to Becoming a Coach

05:06 Helping Clients Find Their Path

12:01 Navigating Life's Phases

15:19 Defining Productive Joy

17:38 Introduction to Power Up

18:17 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Change

19:03 The Challenges of Change and Inertia

21:47 The Importance of Small Practices

24:10 Building Routines and Habits

27:46 Connecting with Hilda and Rapid Fire Questions

31:23 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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