Positive Productivity With Kim Sutton

“It’s good and healthy to aspire and to drive and to be committed. And it’s also good and healthy to know that you will fall short and you are still of value. You are still of worth. You are still ‘perfect.’” Shannon is the CEO of Future State, however it was a full-circle journey which brought her to this role. During their deep conversation, Kim and Shannon chat about health and wellness, leadership, employee care, and a whole lot more! HIGHLIGHTS 8:00 The “price” of free 14:00 Setting examples as leaders when valuing our own health, wellbeing and success 20:20 What do Shannon and Future State do? 25:58 Shannon explains what a B Corp is 28:45 Impact AND income 40:02 Qualities of a successful CEO Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp540

Maintaining physical, emotional and financial health requires letting go of what's not working in our lives. Listen as Kim Sutton shares a few recent experiences, and challenges you to make room for good. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp539

Jac Julien is an anti-hustle coach who helps people get out of the grind and back to working in flow. Listen as Kim and Jac cover a wide variety of topics including mompreneurship, time management, mental health, delegating tasks and more! HIGHLIGHTS 3:20 The need which led Jac to become an anti-hustle coach and the changes which resulted 8:15 “What does hustle mean to you?” 13:00 Bartering with time and money 21:40 Balancing the simple pleasures (aka time sucks) with productivity 28:30 What would Jac delegate? 32:30 39 going on 13 37:00 Hiding anxiety 39:00 Jac’s Why Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp538

Alison Donaghey was a single mom on welfare when her boyfriend died, leaving her to figure out what to do next. Listen to hear how Alison turned a challenging time into a thriving business! 10:45 Ignorance is bliss 11:45 Kim shares her story of leaving her ex-husband 14:00 Growing a team and growing pains 15:40 Domino Thinking: Challenging people to think about what they’re thinking about 19:15 Honoring your worth 22:15 Alison’s sleep schedule 25:30 Alison’s journey as a podcaster 29:00 We all need something to hate 33:50 Cause and effect strategy consulting 45:00 Self-inflicted victimhood Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp537.

“If your life is calling you to do something greater, then your responsibility is to not do it, but rather cause it to happen.” Jarrod Haning is a serial entrepreneur, whose experience taught him the critical skills and mindset needed to take a business from suffering to successful. Listen as Jarrod shares a boatload of golden nuggets! 3:50 Jarrod’s entrepreneurial journey 9:00 “I was switching horses because I thought there was something wrong with my horse.” 10:10 “Stop working 1-on-1” 14:00 “Grow happens when they’re doing it, not when you’re talking about it.” 20:15 I’ve been riding my horse upside-down and backwards 22:12 “Are you determined to find a way? Or are you determined to find a reason why you can’t but others can?” 23:20 Jarrod shifts again… And how/why it happened 29:40 “Being focused on getting things done doesn’t cause things to get done.” 31:53 “You cannot solve a bad solve a bad strategy with stubbornness.” 34:53 The fire chief analogy 47:48 “If I’m doing the work, my company’s falling beh

“Really find a way to put in practice the things that fuel your most creative energy” Steven Little is the founder and managing partner for Zero Limits Ventures. He started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 13 and when he turned 15 he sold his first company for not less than 6 figures. Listen to Steve as he brings Kim through his amazing adventures as an entrepreneur and shares his learnings about starting and selling his businesses. Check out my website: https://thekimsutton.com/ Shownotes: https://thekimsutton.com/pp534 Follow Kim on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimsuttonofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyannesutton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekimsutton   Highlights: 1:20    The start of Steven’s journey in business 10:51  Steve’s first important lesson about the value of business 17:05  How do entrepreneurs drive value for their business? 28:43  Treating your business as an income source and not as an asset 41:16  Mission orientation as a significant value driver

“If you want something badly enough, you can make anything happen for yourself.” Matt Sweetwood turned tragedy into triumph after he suddenly became a single parent of five, with a struggling business. Listen to hear how Matt learned to look at life through a different lens and turned life around for him and his family. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp533.

“Yogaha is the science of how to live right. It is very important to incorporate it in every aspect of our life.” -Shanthi Yogini The vital question: What really is Yoga? Many are aware of what Yoga is but only a few understand what it really is or how it should be done. Today’s interview with Yoga Teacher-Trainer and #1 International Best-Selling Author, Shanthi Yogini will bring us back to the authenticity of Yoga and how we can all benefit from it. Started out as a software engineer, Shanthi Yogini was giving back as much to the society. But realizing that she neglected giving back to herself, she made a life-changing decision. So for today’s lesson: Yoga101. Empty your vessels as you learn Yoga in its purest form. Also, as a sweet treat, join our very own host, Kim Sutton as she attends her first-ever Yoga class!   Check out my website: https://thekimsutton.com/ Shownotes: https://thekimsutton.com/pp532   Follow Kim on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimsuttonofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c

I've never been good at New Year's Resolutions, so in 2019, I decided to take on the year differently. In this episode, I share my 19 for 2019 list, as previously shared on my blog. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp531.

Cody Dakota Wooten and Kim Sutton discuss multiple facets of leadership, including mentorship, communication, delegation, self-care and more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp530

“Life is too short for you to live in the shadows. We were created by light … Do not give the power of your light. Claim it for yourself!”- Belkis Clarke-Mitcham Life is marked with so much pain that it became a normal part of living. But how can we choose to be happy amidst all of these? Kim interviews Belkis Clarke, a Spiritual Life coach and a Motivational Teacher. Robbed out of her childhood innocence by abusive people, Belkis struggled with a load of negative emotions while growing up. Suicidal attempts were her way out until she came to the realization of transforming her own life on the basis of her worth. Today, she is geared by her own experiences and passion to help others hold on to their own happiness. As their discussion goes on, Kim as well, shared her own life lessons and was able to find out what she wants to be as a speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how you can break away from the chains of traumatic events in your life. Stay till the end and learn how you can get your free gift fr

“I used to think it was all about the money...but we really all want much more than that...so it led me from focusing on helping people just make more money to being on a mission to helping them make more money, experience more joy, and succeed with ease”   Here we have on this podcast Roberta Ross, the President of Six Figure Real Estate Coach Inc. Now a polarizing figure in the business of Real estate, you would not even realize that her entrepreneur journey started in her dorm room at 19 years old. She is now an author, successful speaker, a coach, a wife, and a mom.   Roberta speaks to agents and entrepreneurs about business strategy, lead generation and how to rise above the competition. Her approach has always been a balance between and personal growth.   Let Roberta take you through all her ups and downs as she discusses her experiences with success and what she discovered about it. Throughout the podcast, Roberta and Kim talk about the Trilogy of success, being an inner world person, being a creator v

After an intense three month struggle with anxiety, I finally realized the cause. Listen to learn what I discovered, and how I've tackled to prevent the same from happening in the future. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp527

“There is always something you can be grateful for, there is always something you can look forward to if you choose to…it’s a choice, and that’s “Best Day Of My Life”, you choose it” Adam Sobieski is the Director of Sales for the lifestyle brand called “The Best Day Of My Life”. The brand started from precisely that tongue and cheek saying among friends, and it grew from an idea to a full on business. Join Kim and Adam as he chronicles his journey with the company. How he started it off with friends, surprisingly got the phrase trademarked and how Tony Carlson, his mentor helped them out. With all the ups and downs, let Adam inspire you as he stays positive and continues to carry that “Best Day Of My Life” perspective with him. Find the show notes, transcription and additional resources at https://thekimsutton.com/pp526 Episode Highlights: 00:57  That was the best day of life 06:04   The take over 17:30   People connection 27:15   The “BestDayofMyLife” perspective 45:29   Adam’s looking forward

“I wish I had a bunch of cool things to say, except for “don’t give up”...EVER” Raquel Gonzales or R.G. Chandler is the author of “Surviving Xcarion”, a science fiction novel telling the story a fictional character named Rheannon Neves. Despite coming from an abusive family where nobody graduated high school and a town made up mostly of drug addicts, Raquel has set the bar higher for herself and her children. She is a single mom raising 2 kids in the better Bay area and she is now a writer and an executive assistant. In this thought-provoking one on one, Raquel details her journey about going through hell and back. From her dark beginnings to making sure she and her kids got educated and then writing a book, Raquel has one heck of a story to tell. She is such an inspiration to people who think their lives are hopeless.  An honest take on her life, Raquel shows her strength despite being diagnosed with cancer and PSTD; she is moving forward and is never ever giving up.   Check out my website: http://thekimsutt

“You can live to see the sunrise, or you could die, and...I chose life” -Dave Conley Kim is so excited to interview David Conley. Founder of Limitl.es, this man turned his life around by just asking himself the right questions. After fumbling out of college, Dave was invited to be the project manager of AOL and be a government executive but never really found happiness in both. In an unexpected turn of events, his life crumbled when his wife passed away; he gained weight and didn’t really know what he wanted to do from that point on. Despite the shortcomings, Dave opted to choose life. He got up on his feet and made use of his experiences to create a business and a brand for himself. Now he is helping clients to meet themselves and make important environmental changes. Take a ride with Kim and Dave as they talk about Dave’s tragic experiences, personal successes, and learnings that made him the man that he is today. Stay tuned as Kim gets a surprise interview herself. Check out my website: http://thekimsutton

What do you do when you're facing a situation you can't do anything about in the present moment? Do you focus on it? Or do you move on? In this episode, I discuss my thoughts and experience. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp523

“The ability to achieve higher consciousness, to actively consciously raise your consciousness.” Maryann Miller is the founder and president of Institute For Global Transformation, a non-profit organization that was established in 2002. A certified Rayid teacher, new decision therapy practitioner, a published writer and artist, Maryann’s advocacy has always been centered in making the world a better place for everyone. With a firm belief that humanity is meant to work together, Maryann Miller talks about her advocacy, the purpose of life, setting up your intent and continuous learning. She talks with Kim about how important being grateful for everything little thing is and how this can truly change your perspective about your path. Check out my website: https://thekimsutton.com/ Shownotes: https://thekimsutton.com/pp522   Follow Kim on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimsuttonofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyannesutton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekimsutton   Episode Highlights:

“When we force a requirement around a referral, it’s just not going to work, because what we have to understand, the human dynamic and the psychology why a referral actually happens? It’s not about us.” Stacey Brown Randall would claim that she had her masters in Communication and Ph.D. in business failure, but this is where it all started. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs she knew she wanted her own business but just didn’t know where to start. She moved on to be a productivity coach and focused her energies on helping new businesses and solopreneurs. Now she has created a new business by teaching people how to generate referrals for their businesses without even asking. Stacey will be talking about how she started; her journey and the truth about what referrals can do for your business. She will also be discussing with Kim why you need to take care of the people who refer you and the famous 5 steps of Staecy Brown Randall’s program. Check out my website: http://thekimsutton.com/ Shownotes: https://thek

“When we are not aligned with what we value and not aligned with what we feel is not our purpose, our mind tricks us. It’s very clever on how it’s going to get us back in alignment.” As she’s some kind of wonder woman, Rachell Kitchen is a certified life coach, mom, homemaker, business woman and a tireless volunteer. She has gone through so many transitions in her life which she has now chosen to use to consciously renavigate her path to where she wants it to go. At 50, Rachell is now helping other women who are in the same dilemma as she was to move forward and create a joyful and fruitful life for themselves. Let Rachell Kitchen take you on her journey in finding her path in life coaching. Here, she identifies why people self-sabotage, what lessons you need to learn, why giving into emotions are important, and how life coaching is really a serious business. Listen on as Kim herself take in “Aha” moments throughout this podcast, and maybe you can get some yourself. Check out my website: http://thekimsutton.c