Positive Productivity With Kim Sutton

Perhaps it's just because I'm a talker and I love a good conversation, but with every new email that hits my inbox, I detest people who sell to me via cold emails. Listen as I share my feelings on how we should stop selling and start communicating. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp359.

"What is wealth, without the health to enjoy it?" Anthony is an Iraqi War Veteran who found himself struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression and sense of purpose after leaving the service. Through his journey, he discovered his mission is to inspire men to reclaim their health, sense of adventure and purpose. Listen as we chat about PTSD, anxiety, depression, men's health and overcoming struggles. Highlights: 03:20 Anthony's reminder that he wasn't home safe 06:15 Anthony's health and wellness enlightenment 07:38 Men's Health Month (did you know this existed? I didn't!) 09:18 I share a little of my husband's own struggle during his military service and after leaving the service 12:05 Redefining one's mission and life -- in or out of the service 16:25 The STRONG Method 19:36 I share how I was admitted to the mental hospital and how I was "treated" 29:24 Taking back our power 31:10 Anthony's promise to himself Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp358.

Recently I've realized that my workaholism has taken hold of my life... again. However... I also know I have an addictive personality, and I tend to get sucked into ANYTHING I do. Listen to hear how I am combating my workaholism by rewarding myself with other activities. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp357.

"Life is a series of subtle -- and sometimes not subtle -- mistakes and errors as you go along, and fortunately that's where a lot of the biggest gains happen. It's in those failures." James' adult life has been filled with one failure after another, and we start this episode with a string of bloopers just to make an (unintentional) point! We chat about our mistakes, living abroad, our podcasting journeys, authentic conversations and more! Highlights: 02:45 Perfectionism is a failure 04:04 Allowing space for failure and innovation 08:00 James' biggest but best failures 11:42 A BIG sleep deprivation induced failure of mine 12:41 How James wound up in the Middle East 13:38 Don't let your fear conquer you. Conquer your fear. 23:24 James' podcasting journey 38:39 ... and then his book writing journey! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp356.

A couple weeks ago, my son's, his classmates and the parents were horrified by some breaking news. The tour company hired to take the class on their school trip to Washington D.C. had essentially stolen our money and closed up shop. But the story didn't end there. Listen to hear what happened next, and why it's important to keep our chins up when bad things happen. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp355.

"Everybody needs mindfulness... And so many of us grow up without knowing what it is." In 2003, Bruce was a music teacher who got tired of seeing bullying swept under the rug. He put together a bullying and mindfulness program/production, and took his show on the road. Listen as we chat about how Bruce's program evolved, how we incorporate mindfulness into our lives, our kids, our businesses and more! Highlights: 05:06 I share my middle/high school bullying experience 08:10 We chat about New Media Summit and my mindset shift between two events 10:15 I share -- and we discuss -- my oldest child's bullying story 13:00 When I stopped putting up with bullying in my first marriage 18:14 Mindfulness in my entrepreneurial journey 19:46 Creating stories and chronic worrying 30:35 Bruce's mindfulness during his transition from teaching to entrepreneurship 47:00 Sometimes you just need to keep up with the flow Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp354.

Are you currently the bottleneck in your business? I know, without a doubt, that I'm the bottleneck in mine! Listen to hear the growing pains I'm experiencing, and how you can push past the same! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp353.

Dr. Heidi spent 25 years consulting in the corporate space teaching technology when she realized the human component needed to be addressed. Now she teaches individuals how to work with technology so they thrive in the digital era. Listen as we chat about good and bad ways to use technology, multitasking, shiny object syndrome and more! Highlights: 04:40 Setting up boundaries with technology 10:45 The digital self profiles 25:00 Digital systems strategists - why I believe we all need one in our business 29:30 Mapping out our tech eco-system Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp352.

Have you ever driven behind a driver who refused their directionals? I have, and it drives me CRAZY! Listen to hear how I relate this to the misguided journeys of entrepreneurs! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp351.

"Nothing is unbelievable any more." In 2012, Kristiina found herself unhappily working in a J-O-B. She turned to God for answers, and received the one she least expected.... QUIT (your job). Listen to hear how the Garage of Blessings started, and where it has grown to today! NOTE FROM KIM As the host of the Positive Productivity podcast, I can tell you that every, single guest has provided me with insight and information I needed to hear. This episode was no different, but I will tell you that it was recorded on one of my most difficult days since launching the podcast in 2016. Kristiina's message touched me so deeply, that while she was talking, I was on mute, sobbing. (Listen for my sniffles... you will hear them). Following our recorded conversation, Kristiina and I chatted a little longer, and she provided me exactly the advice I needed, right then: "Be still and listen." And so I did. By the end of that day, the extreme stress that was wrecking havoc on me and my family was taken care of. Thank you, Kris

Despite being episode 349, this episode marks episode 350 of the Positive Productivity podcast. I made it! So here's to all the tornado sirens, lawn mowers, kids, cats, dogs, birds and demolition derbies I ignored to get myself here... Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp349.

"Get out and play." Anne studied animal biology and zoology, and was a zoologist and animal trainer when a job took her to Panama. Listen as Anne and I talk about Anne's major life change, her entrepreneurial journey, the benefits of connecting with marine life, the support we have in our businesses and more! Highlights: 06:05 Anne discovers a major void in Panama's tourism market 10:52 Anne combines her spiritual side with whale watching 16:00 How a client found happiness 18:30 Being right there in the moment 24:16 How Anne would change her life if there was $100M in her bank account 26:45 Support in our businesses Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp348.

Do you ever feel as though you speak a language no one understands? Maybe you share that language with me -- it's called "Typo." Listen to hear how my brain and mouth disconnect, and how I deal with it. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp347.

"Life is about having free agency." Lisa is an energy practitioner and healer who helps people release the blocks that are keeping them from feeling happy. Listen as we chat about how we were raised, following our intuition, perfectionism, worthiness and more! Highlights: 03:50 How Lisa learned to embrace her gifts as an adult 09:00 Kinergetics - what is it? 14:09 Muscle testing 17:30 The struggle is real - but it doesn't have to be 22:02 Worthiness 23:40 Having fun bringing in money 28:56 Perfectionism Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp346.

While I am at the beginning of a weight loss journey, today I'm not talking about the scale what weighs you. I'm talking about scaling up our businesses. Listen as I share a recent revelation I've had about my business, and how I'm looking to take it to the next level. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp345.

Christine was our guest on episode 122, and since then has written, edited and published her first book, The Income Replacement Formula. In this episode, we chat about Christine's writing journey, revenue models authors can build behind their books, quality marketing vs. quantity marketing and more! Highlights: 03:55 Christine describes her journey as an author 07:55 How to use a book to secure high-end clients 14:10 Christine's seven simple tips 16:30 Icky sales techniques 20:20 Give in public, sell in private 26:30 Quality marketing vs. quantity marketing 28:28 Christine's self-care and systems during the writing process Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp344.

Do you wear a perpetual frown? If so.... Stop... And Listen! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp343.

"It's important that we all have multiple resources available to us to bring ourself back to center." As an adolescent and young man, Jeff became aware of how alcoholism had impacted his family dynamics. As he grew older, he took these lessons and turned them into a career. Listen as we discuss inter-generational transmission, our culture's emphasis on treating symptoms rather than causes, the various forms of addiction and more! Highlights: 10:15 Shifting thinking to prevent/cure addiction 12:15 Workaholism as a form of addiction 24:40 How we want to feel at the end of the day 40:10 The difference between therapy and coaching Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp342.

Are you able to explain what you do to people in a way they understand? Or do you sound like a doctor using words with too many syllables? In this episode, I explain what I do (build marketing funnels) in a way I hope all listeners understand, and encourage you to find a way to do the same for what you do as well. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp341.

"You don't deserve to EVER be mistreated." Rosie and her daughter endured years of emotional abuse while living in the Middle East with her (ex) husband. In 2009, however, Rosie engineered an escape. Listen as we share our stories of abuse, escape and entrepreneurship! Highlights: 08:30 How Rosie escaped 11:15 I share my experience in an emotionally abusive and controlling marriage 16.50 Rosie's journey after her escape 18:22 Conversations with God 30:20 Does Rosie feel safe now? 39:20 "My goal is to end family terrorism." Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp340.