Positive Productivity With Kim Sutton

On previous episodes of the Positive Productivity podcast, I've discussed why getting an adequate amount of sleep is critical. In this episode, I share how I was reminded of the importance of getting away from screens at least an hour before bedtime. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp179.

"A lot of the time it's fear of the unknown." Jacqui Letran shares how she moved from a place of disbelief to creating a business helping people transform their lives using the same techniques. We discuss how we can doubt tools and techniques out of fear or unknowing, how a seminar sparked Jacqui's passion project, Teen Confidence Academy, and our shifts from focusing on income to focusing on impact. Jacqui also discusses how we can be our own biggest bully, and how a lack of confidence affected her early years. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp178.

In this episode, I share the struggles my husband and I went through while trying to grow our family. In the end, we dropped the stress and not the hope, and that made all the difference. Listen in to hear the details! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp177.

Altovise is a single mother of four, a molestation survivor, and has helped her two daughters overcome molestation as well. Using her own experiences, she is helping others overcome their own demons and shine their own light on others. During our chat, we discuss forgiveness, how opening up about her own molestation sowed the seeds of Altovise's career, and how proceeding despite life's struggles presented signs that she was on the right track. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp176.

We have the power to decide if our cup is half-full or half-empty. In this episode, I share a humorous story from my family to remind us of the fact that we can pour our cup out if it's filled with something we don't want. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp175.

No matter what your life struggles are, you can overcome and create something GREAT! Today's guest, Lisa Winston, has pushed through rape, molestation, divorce, losing her home to wild fires AND breast cancer and is actively creating an incredible life for herself and those around her. We chat about not settling, building confidence in ourselves and our purpose, committing ourselves to creating greatness, and not worrying about perfection. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp174.

Using the wrong tools in our business can cost us valuable time and energy. In this episode, I share a humorous story from my past and the parallels I see between the story and entrepreneurship. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp173.

Kimchi shares the transformational journey she has been on, starting with unfortunate investment decisions through to becoming a personal and business coach. We also chat about how important it is to forgive ourselves for past mistakes, communicate with our significant others, recognize our feelings and desires, and take care of ourselves. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp172.

Although not as gross, just like our noses, sometimes our lives can be filled with boogers. Today I challenge you to take a look at the boogers in your life... And blow them away! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp171.

"All marketing is about having the right conversation with the right buyer persona at the right time." Dan and I chat about the benefits of being a guest on podcasts, including some of the most important Do's and Don'ts. We also share a more personal conversation about our families, the need for faith, Dan's Why and our childhood dreams. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp170.

I know I'm not the only entrepreneur who has ignored hunger pains and a full bladder in order to "just get this one thing done." Listen as I discuss why we need to start listening to the signals our bodies are sending. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp169.

"You don't have to have a gun in your face to wake up and say, 'I want to do better. Somebody help me.'" Bryan Falchuk shares the amazing story of how his wife's life-threatening illness and his own health struggles drastically shifted the course of his life. We chat about being an employee of our life and situation, and being more concerned about the financial investment involved with helping ourselves rather than the implications of NOT helping ourselves. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp168.

I am one of the most stubborn people you will ever meet. In this episode, I share how being stubborn in our personal and professional life can be costing us unnecessary time, money and aggravation. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp167.

Valorie and I engage in a fascinating chat about how actors are entrepreneurs and face the same struggles as conventional "entrepreneurs". We discuss confidence, mindset, productivity and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp166.

Multi-tasking and task switching waste tremendous amounts of energy and reduce efficiency. In this episode, I propose a solution to help you maximize productivity during any given week. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp165.

Jeff grows plants, he grows people and he grows ideas... Wow! In this episode, Jeff shares how he and his team turned the campus at UMiss from laughable to award winning by growing weeders into leaders. Jeff shares what the interview process looks like at UMiss, his journey with personal development, and how his team building practices, aka Landscape University, are now being taught to external organizations. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp164.

Two weeks ago I gave myself the challenge to not eat dinner out for the following 30 days. Listen as I share how it's been going! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp163.

"It really is just shifting how we look at things." Tim and I share an amazing chat about how simple (but not easy) it is to look at your lives from a different perspective, and consciously decide whether we're happy or unhappy. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp162.

Looking back on the two years before I launched the Positive Productivity podcast, I'm both amused and disheartened by how I was chasing income rather than passion and impact. Listen to hear how I was running in circles... and failing miserably. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp161.

What does the future of podcasting look like? Is it dying anytime soon? Listen to Tom Schwab and I discuss why we believe podcasting (or being a guest on a podcast) is one of the best marketing methods in terms of ROI. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp160.