Today’s Takeaways:

2. It’s never too late to pivot in your professional career and pursue something different!

3. Bullying doesn’t just cause immediate harm; it frequently leaves lasting scars that affect a person for a lifetime.

4. Kindness in any dose matters! Simple acts of kindness can heal wounds and provide comfort. Even small gestures can have a significant impact. Make a point to dole it on the daily!

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Christy T chats with a guest who knows that planning your creative path is just as powerful as following your heart. Together, we talk about what it means to lead with kindness, make a real impact, and stay committed to your passion even when the road is uncertain.

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Christy T sits down with longtime entertainer Steve Max to hear how one bold pitch at Madison Square Garden turned a childhood game of Simon Says into a dream career. We talk about the fun of performing, life on the road, and why showing up with joy matters. We also get into the growing excitement around women’s basketball and how staying playful can carry us through the serious stuff. It’s a lighthearted, honest conversation full of great reminders to lean into what makes us come alive.

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🎙 GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Steve Max

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Today’s Takeaways:

2. Find gratitude in the lessons arising out of the difficult times.

3. You develop self-confidence through facing fears and doing it anyway!

4. When you feel stuck, ask yourself what is “the worst thing that could happen?” “How bad will it be if I don’t try?” Consider what the world will miss out on if you don’t share.

5. It was Winston Churchill who said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”

Find: Gordon Firemark

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Today’s Takeaways:

2. Get rid of diminishing/critical phrases about yourself

3. Write out ACTIVE affirmations for yourself leaving out comparisons to others and making them believable.

4. Visualize yourself being a a more confident, powerful speaker.

5. Have a preparation ritual before speaking/presenting.

6. Ensure your communication is focused on your mission (not yourself), be fully present and connected to your audience and ensure your message serves your audience.

7. Practice pausing - leave space for people to grasp what you’ve said.

8. Bring curiosity and empathy to your communication to better understand who you’re speaking to. Ask questions to understand need and perspective

Find: Lisa Elia

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Today’s Takeaways:

2. Create a culture of positivity. There is some indication that leaders who can laugh and be playful with their teams might have some of the most productive organizations.

3. Perspective is a good anecdote for negativity; as is gratitude.

4. Be a positive force in the universe or NOT. Those are the choices.

5. Acknowledge people and let them know you SEE them!

6. There is an evolution related to following your passion which includes: “I’m not good enough.” - keep going! “Maybe I am good enough.” - keep going! "Gaining confidence" - keep going! The choice to pursue your passion - keep going!

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Today’s Takeaways:

2. Sleep in necessary quantity and quality recharges us, heals us, and makes us best prepared to clearly face the challenges of our day.

3. Taking cues from family, friends, and caregivers of special needs individuals can help reduce communication & interactive challenges you may feel.

4. Accepting failures as part of a journey to success can help reduce negative feelings when they show up. In fact, failure is necessary for ongoing iteration for improvement and ultimate success.

5. Following your passion doesn’t equal an easy ride but will be a more fulfilling, enjoyable ride!

Find: Keegan Good

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Hi friends, Christy Tagye here, your host for the Productive Passions podcast. Let me ask you, is there something different you dream of doing, but don't know where to begin? If you're feeling suffocated, anxious, or you feel there's something different calling you, come along with me for candid conversations with people who have embarked on a journey to put their passions to work for them.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride. Life is too short to stay stuck.

From a challenging upbringing to serving as a Senior Chief in the U.S. Navy, entrepreneur, and mentor, Troy Johnson II shares his powerful journey of resilience, faith, and leadership with Christy Tagye, host of Productive Passions. In this episode, Troy opens up about overcoming mental health struggles, finding strength through therapy, and leading with empathy, transparency, and purpose.

Whether you’re leading a team, rebuilding confidence, or searching for renewed direction, this conversation will inspire you to take action, invest in others, and live with courage and intention.

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