Productive Joy

Welcome to Productive Joy the Recap!  Dr. Christie reviews valuable lessons from guests Nejat Abdurahman and Scott Haug. Nejat, an author and coach, emphasizes the importance of managing up and communicating one's value. Scott, known for his expertise in manifestation, shares how our thoughts shape our reality and introduces the concept of 'productive joy' as a blend of ambition and fu...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces Scott Haug, a manifestation coach, fitness enthusiast, and martial artist. Scott shares insights on transforming life through small, simple actions and emphasizes the importance of mindset and gratitude. He recounts his shift from an engineering career to becoming an entrepreneur and personal development coach. He and Dr. Christie explore...

Are you ready for a truly inspirational story? Dr. Christie welcomes  Nejat Abdurahman, an author, speaker, and leadership coach. Najat shares her experiences and insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the importance of managing up. She emphasizes the value of writing down your 'why,' aligning personal and organizational goals, and ensuring sustainable productivity. She and Dr. Chri...

This week on Productive Joy recap edition, Dr. Christie delves into the impactful conversations she had this week with two remarkable guests. Dr. Lucette Beall, a veterinarian turned life coach, shares her journey of overcoming adversity and creating systems for extraordinary lives. Dr. Greg Stewart, organizational leadership expert and pastor, introduces his I Cubed framework, focusing on informa...

This is a must-see episode for anyone that wants to get to the core of how to better every type of relationship in their life, including the one with ourselves. Today Dr. Christie introduces Dr. Greg Stewart, an author, counselor, and emotional intelligence expert. He shares his personal and professional story, offering insights on emotional intelligence and how to reclaim power over your environm...

Welcome back to Productive Joy. Today Dr. Christie has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Lucette Beall, a veterinarian, author, coach, and more. Dr. Beall shares her transformative journey through cancer, family crises, and financial struggles. She talks about the power of resilience, morning routines, and changing negative thought patterns. She and Dr. Christie stress the importance of living f...

In this weekly recap episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie shares her excitement about being able to bring you such incredible wisdom and insights from two extraordinary guests, Tina Miller and Dr. Carrie Graham. Tina, a comedian and author, talks about her work helping students with addiction and introduces the acronyms HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Sick) and HOPE (Help One Person Every D...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes a long-time friend and former Catawba College alum, Dr. Carrie Graham, a workplace learning strategies. Together they explore the power of effective training programs and the significance of understanding the learners' needs. Dr. Graham shares her journey from sports medicine to transforming organizational training systems, emphasizing s...

In this episode of Productive Joy, the host introduces Tina Miller, a dynamic speaker, author, comedian, and founder of Victory High School. Tina shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for students struggling with substance use disorders. Throughout the episode, she discusses the importance of gratitude, humor, and compassionate educati...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Amy Kemp and Paige Arnof-Fenn to discuss the theme of finding and leveraging your unique genius. Amy, a thought habit coach, talks about helping people discover their inherent talents using the Habit Finder assessment. Paige, founder of Mavens & Moguls, shares insights on pursuing genuine happiness and success in marketing, and how to bu...

Pjoy122 - Paige Arnof-Fenn Show Notes On this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Paige Arnof-Fenn, CEO of Mavens and Moguls. Paige shares her incredible journey from Wall Street finance to becoming a marketing expert.  She emphasizes the importance of finding joy in your career and the power of personal branding. She and Dr. Christie give valuable insights on switching career paths,...

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces Amy Kemp, a thought habit coach known for her transformative approach to personal and professional development. Amy talks about starting as a high school English teacher and her path to being a successful coach, emphasizing the significance of subconscious thought habits in achieving influence, impact, and income.  She discusses the importance of re...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie recaps insights from guests Brian Irwin and Kate Galli. Brian Irwin, author of 'Liberating the Overworked Manager,' emphasizes priority management over time management, focusing on efficiency within your available energy zones. Kate Galli, a vegan health coach, underscores the importance of self-care for leaders to optimize performance. Dr. C...

In this episode of Productive Joy, host Dr. Christie introduces Brian Irwin, a former '80s hair band guitarist turned agile coach and author, who specializes in identifying and reducing hidden costs in organizations. Brian shares insights on tackling inefficiencies by streamlining processes and managing priorities. He discusses his start in engineering, and using that experience to improve agi...

Join us in this episode of Productive Joy as Dr. Christie welcomes Kate Galli all the way from Australia. Kate shares her journey from a shy teenager to a passionate personal trainer, author, and vegan health coach. Discover how Kate's compelling 'why' and alignment with her values have driven her success. She and Dr. Christie explore her take on productive joy, the importance of slowi...

In this weekly recap episode of Productive Joy, the host reflects on conversations with two inspirational guests: Celo Arias of Grown Ass Business and Katleho Queen Mojakisane of Tangelic. Celi emphasized the importance of having a clear target and roadmap for success while defining one's own version of it. Queen, a 22-year-old college student, shared her journey in bringing computer skills to her...

Today Dr. Christie has the pleasure to speak with Katleho Queen Mojakisane,, a 22-year-old from Lesotho making a global impact. Queen shares her journey, from addressing socio-economic issues through various initiatives in Lesotho to her involvement with Tangelic, an organization addressing energy poverty and climate change in Africa. She and Christie discuss her passion for community empowerment,...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Celi Arias, a dynamic entrepreneur and business coach. Celi shares her inspiring story from starting her first business at the tender age of 11, inspired by the Babysitters Club, to becoming a successful business strategist. She stresses the importance of creating a custom business strategy tailored to individual needs, focusing on simplicit...

Welcome to our first two-episode recap session of 'Productive Joy,' Dr. Christie takes the biggest insights from her interviews this past week with Danita Cummins and Lexi Godlewski. Danita emphasizes daily goal recalibration and aligning daily actions with long-term objectives, while Lexi inspires by rejecting conventional rules and how you can define your personal vision of success. Dr....

Sometimes rules are made to be broken, especially when it's breaking away from convention to forge your own path. Today Dr. Christie introduces Lexi Godlewski, a soultrepreneur and TEDx speaker living in Hawaii. Lexi shares her inspiring journey from following a conventional career path in New York to embracing her true calling. She discusses overcoming societal 'shoulds,' trusting her...

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes author and podcast host, Danita Cummins, to discuss finding peace and clarity in all aspects of your life. Danita shares her inspiring story, lessons she learned from being a military leader, and insights from her book 'Promise Over Purpose.' She and Dr. Christie explore how to achieve productive joy by aligning with clear goals, leveraging strategic...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie focuses on setting clear goals and choosing a meaningful word to guide you in 2025. She talks about her choice of the word, 'grow,' and the importance of growth in various aspects of life. She also talks about the best slices of wisdom from her recent interview with SEO expert Claire Lauer and her path to truly balancing work and personal lif...

Well it's hard to listen with a title like that! Today Dr. Christie welcomes Claire Lauer, a mom, writer, and SEO specialist. Claire talks about her beginnings in the business, and going from an agency position that "felt like hell," to breaking out on her own with new ideas and procedures, doubling her business revenue while working less. She touches on the lessons she learned about...

On today's episode, Dr. Christie reflects on her interview with Charlynne Ruan, and asks how the changes you promised to implement at New Years are going, and understanding why we often know what to do but fail to act on it, termed the 'knowing-doing gap.' She also emphasizes the importance of bridging this gap and offers coaching as a potential solution. So, remember that it takes sup...

In this enriching episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie is joined by Dr. Charlynn Ruan, a leader, therapist, CEO, and mother. Dr. Ruan shares insights on the importance of inner work for outward success, how she was drawn to psychology, and her mission to help individuals thrive. She and Dr. Christie cover tips for leaders, leveraging team strengths, and the application of sports psychology prin...