Positive Productivity

"Choose to ask for help."

Gina was a teacher when a skiing accident left her wheelchair bound. Listen to hear how, despite physical struggles, Gina thrived -- personally AND professionally!

Highlights: 01:30 Gina shares her background 10:50 I share how I've faced my own struggles and have been inspired by mentors who have overcome theirs as well 15:00 Discussing personal and professional development 20:30 The readiness and openness necessary for learning and development 34:00 Tempered steel

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Are you going to events and presenting yourself on social media as an alternate version of yourself? If so, stop it! It's time that we, as entrepreneurs, start showing our true colors and stop worrying about other peoples expectations!

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"You can save a lot of trouble by communicating up front."

Say has been a writer since she was a child, and initially wanted to be a novelist. Her journey, however, has taken her down the path of copy writing. Listen as Say and I chat about team building, effective communication, and much more!

Highlights: 15:40 The attention span of humans 17:25 Scheduling our work weeks 26:00 Say's thoughts and strategies on team building 32:00 Trigger-based tasks vs. pulse based tasks 38:50 Non-violent communication

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As I prepare to leave for the April 2018 New Media Summit, I realize I have a problem with over-packing... And it extends beyond my suitcase. Tune in to hear what I mean, and how many entrepreneurs face the same struggle!

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"Your relationship with food is all up in your brain."

Jenny was in health education for 13 years when she left to start her coaching practice. She now helps people heal their relationship with food.

Listen as we chat about lazy food, food triggers, motherhood, making time for self-care and more!

Highlights: 05:50 Kim shares her family's experience with "lazy food" 06:30 The energy required to take care of ourselves 08:15 Kim's garden... Or lack thereof 10:40 Not taking time vs. not prioritizing 12:30 Making "lazy food" nutritious 15:15 Discussing the show "This is Us" 18:05 Common causes for unhealthy food relationships 20:55 Grocery store confessions 31:40 Moderating activities so they don't become addictions 36:30 Jenny's support network

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The boundary between being an optimistic and having big dreams and being a realistic and knowing our limits can sometimes be blurry and baffling. Listen as I discuss why we NEED to keep counting our chickens before they hatch!

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Jennie had been a writer and/or working in publishing for years when a colleague asked for help writing/finishing their book. Listen as Jennie and I chat about her company and strategy, and as she coaches ME about MY book!

Highlights: 05:45 Would Jennie do it again? 09:00 The importance of asking for help 13:00 I share my resistance behind working on my book 15:00 Not doing vs. doing bad 19:05 The fear of success 27:15 Visualization exercises 31:20 Jennie coaches ME!

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Sometimes it can be hard to not respond to emails, text messages or other communication, especially when the conversation is heated. However... Many times we can be the bigger person when we have the last laugh vs. the last word. Listen to hear my thoughts.

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"If you really want true success, then you need to look at all the pieces that make it."

J.J. empowers her clients and audience in the areas of health, wellness and relationships through her books, podcasts and coaching work. Listen as we chat about personal motivation, relationships, excuses, taking action and more!

Highlights: 02:35 A major key to achieving success in ANY area 04:45 The Invisible Fitness Formula 06:00 Non-Substance-Based addictions 07:00 Willpower 11:45 How J.J. manifested her husband 25:00 Kim's J.J.-Inspired "Duh" moment 34:35 The first step of action

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The three pillars of Positive Productivity are Self-Care, Systems and Support. Listen to how setting up Facebook Messenger bots has helped me get more of all three pillars, along with just a few of the activities I have it doing for me!

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