Productive Joy

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...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie recaps her interview with Kwesi Johnson, a change agent and author of the upcoming book 'Dare to Be.' They discuss the importance of staying authentic, handling feedback, and focusing on positive reinforcement. Kwesi shares strategies like keeping a kudos folder to stay motivated and highlights the need for leaders to be their true selves and...

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Kwesi Johnson, who discusses his trajectory from healthcare to becoming a champion of workplace transformation. They explore the concept of 'productive joy,' the challenge of being genuine, the importance of combating imposter syndrome, and why we should focus on being impactful over being impressive. Kwesi shares his 'dare to be' mant...

Today Dr. Christie breaks down her conversation with Georgi Enthoven, an author, advisor, and Founder of Work That's Worth It. She discusses Georgi's unique path to help herself, and now others, to achieve the enviable combination of income and impact. Dr. Christie reflects on the podcast's one-year milestone, sharing lessons learned and the significance of making work fun and rewardin...

Welcome to Productive Joy! Today Dr. Christie, brings you an extraordinary guest, with an extraordinary past, and extraordinary story, vision and mission. But with that came a lot of doubt and struggle and finding the right path.  Georgi Enthoven, an author and coach with a background from Harvard and USC Berkeley, shares insights on aligning your career with personal joy and impact. Georgi discus...

Today Dr. Christie dives into insightful tips on maintaining joy and productivity. Sharing fascinating insights from her conversation with author Janice Kaplan about how small environmental changes can significantly influence your mindset and well-being. She also shares personal stories that highlight the profound impact of simple, everyday choices on our happiness and gives practical advice on le...

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Janice Kaplan, an acclaimed author and former editor-in-chief of Parade Magazine. Janice discusses her latest book, 'What Your Body Knows About Happiness,' emphasizing the significant impact physical experiences and environments have on our mental state. She shares insights on how simple changes, like posture and surroundings, can bo...