Productive Joy

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Sir Riadh Bouaziz, a knighted global traveler and positivity advocate from France. Sir Bouaziz shares his philosophy of infusing life with joy and authenticity, emphasizing gratitude and a positive mindset. He talks about his efforts during COVID-19, from creating lifesaving protective gear to being recognized by the French President and how...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie is thrilled to welcome Sir Paul Flynn, a modern-day knight and a key figure at the GRO Foundation. The discussion delves into Paul's unique upbringing across multiple cultures and how it shaped his perspectives on work-life balance, purpose, and happiness.  Sir Paul shares his insights on seeing life as a participation event rather than a race fo...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie reflects on the rapid passage of time and challenges us to both recognize our achievements and identify areas for growth as we approach the final quarter of 2025. Featuring recaps of interviews with Veronica Deraleau and Christian F. Johnson, she emphasizes the importance of real-world feedback in becoming one's authentic self. She encourages us...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr Christie introduces guest Christian F. Johnson, a coach, leader, speaker, podcaster, and father. Christian shares his personal revelation about the importance of destroying distractions to live an authentic and aligned life. He discusses his RINSE method, an acronym for Recognize, Identify, Neutralize, Starve, and Execute, which he uses to help individuals ali...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Veronica Deraleau, an opera singer turned financial coach, veteran, and army spouse. Veronica shares her unique path combining music with business, illustrating how she managed to pay off $100,000 in debt within three years on a starter salary.  Her insights into aligning one’s talents and practical financial strategies are laid out in her b...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie shares insights from two inspiring guests, Dr. Elizabeth Moran and Tyler Mount. Elizabeth, an organizational change expert, emphasizes the importance of supporting change even if you aren't fully on board and the need to combat our natural negative biases.  Tyler, who transitioned from Broadway to real estate, illustrates how integrating all pers...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie has a conversation with Tyler Mount, CEO of Henry Street Creative, Broadway producer, and multiple Tony Award winner. Discover the power of authenticity as Tyler shares his life stories and insights into personal branding and how embracing one's true self can lead to unparalleled success.  Their conversation explores Tyler's transition from a...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Moran, an author, leader, and change management expert. Dr. Moran shares her insights on leadership, resilience, and managing through change. She emphasizes that leaders don’t need to be fully on board with a change to guide their teams through it effectively. They explore concepts such as the negativity bias, the importance of...

In this exciting episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces her new venture, Intentionality Group, and its key team members: Jonathan Grant Brown, Ben Solomon, and her husband Jason McMullen. The team discusses their unique contributions and insights on enhancing workplace culture and productivity. They emphasize the importance of intentional learning, fun, and effective communications. Re...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Julia Qian, CFO of Health in Tech, to discuss the intersections of productivity, joy, and innovation. Julia shares her extensive background in various financial sectors including manufacturing, FinTech, and healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of addressing problems effectively and discusses the critical difference between healthcare an...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces Lenka Lutonska, a business energetics specialist, author, and entrepreneur from London. Lenka shares her fascinating story, from starting as a McDonald's worker to becoming an award-winning manager and eventually, a successful entrepreneur.  She discusses her expertise in business energetics—a quantum model of business and leadership—a...

In this episode of Productive Joy, the recap, Dr. Christie looks back on key insights for time management from her guests, Peggy Sullivan and Skip Willcox. Both keynote speakers and coaches discuss the importance of intentional time use and overcoming the knowing-doing gap. Dr. Christie shares personal experiences about balancing multiple responsibilities, emphasizing the value of 'stealing mo...

Welcome to Productive Joy! Today Dr. Christie talks with Peggy Sullivan, an author, neuroscience expert, and TEDx speaker. Peggy shares her insights on overcoming 'busyness addiction,' emphasizing the concept of time poverty. She reveals a three-step process to reclaim valuable time and boost productivity: subtraction of low-value activities, igniting happiness through small rituals, and f...

Join us on Productive Joy as Dr, Christie introduces Skip Willcox - an entrepreneur, mortgage professional, podcast host, and devoted dad. Skip shares his path from graduating with degrees in economics and political science at University of Georgia to embracing coaching and starting Kairo Sales Group. He emphasizes his OUTPACE acronym (Organization, Understanding, Time Management, Positivity, Acti...

In this Productive Joy recap episode, Dr. Christie dives into the inspiring stories of two exceptional women. Melissa Aarskaug, a gaming industry engineer and podcast creator, and Michelle Hensley, who started a major gift-wrapping company after personal tragedy.  Dr. Christie encourages listeners to rethink how they spend their time, embrace new opportunities at any age, and turn their passions i...

Join us as Dr. Christie has a powerful conversation with Michelle Hensley and she shares her inspiring story of resilience and success. From becoming a widow in 2014 to founding a mobile gift-wrapping empire, Michelle’s journey showcases the power of faith, tenacity, and creativity. Learn how she turned personal adversity into a thriving business wrapping gifts for high-profile clients like the Ka...

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Melissa Aarskaug to discuss her diverse roles, including VP in the gaming industry, podcaster, and master networker. Melissa shares her unique path through engineering, leadership insights, and the importance of authentic growth and resilience.  She gives real life advice on how to transform challenges into opportunities, she emphasizes the importance...

On this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie features inspiring stories from Vicki Gold and Laura Patac, and how both women have embraced their unique talents and turned them into powerful forces in their lives. She also introduces Intentionality Group, a business aimed at making work enjoyable by equipping people to excel in their roles. She emphasizes the importance of small, consistent steps...

Thank you for joining us here on Productive Joy! Today Dr. Christie introduces Vicki Gold, an 80-year-old physical therapy veteran and author. Vicki shares her ABCs of wellness: Align, Breathe, and Center, rooted in yoga, Tai Chi, and other mind-body practices.  She emphasizes the power of proper posture, conscious breathing, and the importance of mental and physical alignment. Discover tips for i...

In this engaging episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Laura Patac, a Dubai-based author and avid traveler from Europe. Laura shares her inspiring origin story, revealing how her journaling transformed into poetry and eventually led to a book titled 'Stories With Purpose.' They delve into the power of introspection, storytelling, and recognizing one's unique talents. Laura d...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie discusses insights from this week’s guests, Sara Stibitz and Molly Smith on finding purpose and healing. She emphasizes the importance of positive company culture and how the Intentionality Group can help enhance business success by focusing on employee happiness and effective training. She  explains the measurable benefits of a positive workplace en...

On today’s episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie talks with Molly Smith, a health coach, author, and emotion code practitioner. Molly shares her insights on overcoming external validation, finding purpose alignment, and releasing trapped emotions. Discover how Molly transformed her life through emotional resilience and shifting perspectives, resulting in her book 'What the Funk.' Listen...

Welcome to Productive Joy! On today’s episode Dr. Christie has a conversation with author, coach, and ghostwriter Sara Stibitz as she shares her insights on transforming your hidden stories into books. Discover how Sara’s transition from a legal professional to a writer led her to guide others in their creative processes. Learn practical tips on overcoming emotional roadblocks, starting your writi...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie shares insights from Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau and Dr. Benah Parker on redefining productivity and embracing challenges with a positive outlook. She explains why attitude can make all the difference in overcoming perceived difficulties and discusses the impact of mindset and how to transform everyday tasks into joyous accomplishments. Episode Highlig...

Today Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Benah Parker, a psychologist and leadership expert. They discuss how intentionality in showing up and where time is spent can lead to better productivity and greater joy.  Dr. Parker shares her journey from a 14-year-old in marching band to a leader in psychology, and how she helps clients balance their various social identities. They explore the idea of picking and...