Positive Productivity With Kim Sutton

My childhood nickname was Worrywart, and I know it carried with me, well into adulthood. Listen to hear how a recent reading selection is helping me kick my bad worrying habit in the bud. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp259.

Jeremy grew up in a lower-income, rural home in Florida, and unlike his friends, started working at a very young age. He has since created multiple companies, several with high-profile business people including Kevin Harrington. During our chat, Jeremy and I chat about the importance of partnering/associating with people who are further along than we are, the shift from pursuing income to pursuing impact, knowing and charging our worth, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp258.

Until this week, I had a BIG problem which was affecting my productivity. Listen to hear what the problem was, and how I purged its pressure and gained an immediate productivity boost! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp257.

"Challenge yourself to have a bigger heart and be the bigger person." Kristine is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has built a business writing powerful letters to her clients' significant others. By bypassing her clients' ego and deep emotional wounds, her letters allow the senders and recipients to build stronger relationships or let go of the past or a less-than-ideal relationship. Kristine and I chat about the importance of communication, how fear often turns into hurt, how we need to honor ourselves by acknowleging our feelings, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp256.

In this episode, I share why scheduling time to write or record solo podcast episodes doesn't work for me, and what I do instead. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp255.

"Done well, speaking the secret language of our ideal clients will magnify our ideal customers and filter out the rest." Jeffrey has been a portrait photographer for 33 years, but caught wind of the coaching industry in 2009. After working with a coach for seven years, he completed coach training and became a coach. Since then, he has launched his podcast, Creative Warriors, written and released his book, "LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible", and built a thriving business he loves. We chat about the importance of putting ourselves out there when we're pursuing our dreams, how we need to know who our ideal client is -- and only work with them, and much, much more. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp254.

I've been sharing about my experiences with Chronic Idea Disorder and the book I'm writing under the same title since I launched the podcast in October 2016. In this episode, I share an update on what's happening with the book, as well as a few tips on how you can conquer your own case of Chronic Idea Disorder. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp253.

"You can't go through life wondering, 'What if?'" In 2005, Cliff was an insurance salesman who decided to start a podcast after a call into a different show attracted attention to his own content. In this episode, Cliff shares his journey, from his first podcasts and starting his business, to quitting his job and transitioning into the role of mentor for aspiring and growing entrepreneurs. We chat about following your passion, the importance of persistence through the first years of entrepreneurship, why we need to be authentic, and much, much more. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp252.

In 2016, I made a huge shift from chasing impact to making an impact. As a result, I allowed my true voice to show. In this episode, I share why you should do the same! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp251.

"The great news is that as you develop multiple income streams, other opportunities become available for you." Dorie entered college at the age of 14, and progressed to Divinity School at Harvard. After graduating, she became a journalist, worked in politics, ran a non-profit, and eventually started her business. During our chat, we discuss the (non-financial) cost of pursuing higher education and attending the wrong networking events, the hurdles that commonly distract and hold entrepreneurs back, not knowing when/how to say "No", multiple income streams and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp250.

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.