Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not Harder

This week's wins and reflections taught me a great deal about the value of the skills I am teaching others. (Hey, the cobbler's kids shoes are sometimes broken!) Listen to hear the wins I had this week in the areas of self-care, support and systems!

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp249.

"I don't know if I have 30 years of experience or 3 years of experience 10 times."

Ron started his career working within organizations, but he realized he could offer more value from the outside. Today he's working to help spread the message of those whose voices have been marginalized.

We chat about being agents of change and making an impact, the tools and obstacles we have working for and against us, and the four traits of successful leaders: breadth, context, choice and connections.

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp248.

In this episode, I'm not discussing hiring a team to support your business. Rather, I share how my family and I have used public assistance in times of hardship, and why it's not a sign of weakness for others to do the same.

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp247.

"In any business, when you are focused on serving others, when you are about helping people first, you'll get what you want."

Scott became an entrepreneur as a child, and then again as an adult in the field of network marketing. Through his years in network marketing, he developed a habit of investing time into personal and professional development and today is a coach and consultant.

During our enlightening chat, we discuss network marketing vs. MLM, our reading habits and mentors, Scott's Book, "SubmUrgency: How to Live and Die Without Regret", and more!

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp246.

Saying the word "No" can be scary. We're concerned people will lose respect for us, will speak poorly of us, and/or think we're incapable. But the word "Yes" does more damage than any fallout of "No" ever could. Listen to hear my thoughts.

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp245.

"Stop Shoulding on Yourself."

In her 20's, Amy's philosophy was "Fake it until you make it." Today, it's "What you see is what you get." This is just one of the many topics we discuss during our chat.

Amy started her career as an elementary teacher and is still teaching today, however from the stage and at a global and corporate level. During our chat, we discuss the need to ditch the cookie cutters, tune out the noise of social media, and be our true, authentic selves. We also talk about the good and bad of social media, the quirkiness of life, the choices we have in how we react to situations, and so much more!

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp244.

Lately, I've been watching with fascination and wonder as more and more (new) listeners are tuning in from New Zealand.

I LOVE seeing this, but I would love to know who to thank for sharing the message of the Positive Productivity brand and podcast!

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp243.

Pamela graduated from Yale and went corporate before becoming a mom. After co-founding a platform for parents - West Village Parents, she experienced a season of dysfunction and disconnect in her marriage and realized she needed to take herself and her relationship back to a healthy place.

In our chat, Pamela and I chat about her five pillars of building strength: gratitude, compassion, surrender, courage, and openness and curiosity.

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp242.

"If you're not scheduling time to build your dreams, some one is going to schedule you to build theirs."

For the first three and a half years of my business, I was working 40-80 hours a week in my clients' businesses. In this episode, I share how I transitioned out of full-time client work to working on my own personal brand.

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp241.

"Self-care is not a luxury. It's a necessity."

Joie went through a dark period in her 20's when she was severely depressed and suicidal. After finding herself in an abusive relationship, she realized she was lacking self-love and wasn't following her purpose. Today she helps clients learn how to love themselves and live a life of joy.

We chat about the fear of being single, the Law of Attraction, the realization that abusers and bullies are experiencing their own pain, gratitude, forgiveness and more.

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp240.