The Creative Productive Podcast

Today's episode and the final interview of season 3 is with Jo Hooper from Mad and Sad Club who is a champion of putting your mental health first in your business. Jo has done some amazing work around setting boundaries and they value they have in a business so I sat down with her to talk all about productivity on your own terms in your business. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries in your business, how you can build a business according to your own terms and not subscribing to the noise 'hustle culture' and how important it is to put your needs before your business. New Year Big Goals Workshop: Are you excited for a fresh new year but feeling a little apprehensive about setting goals? Especially big ones?Does the phrase ‘New Years resolutions’ make you shudder?Are you ready to make 2022 the year that you make BIG progress without burnout?Here’s the workshop for you - and great news it’s only a fiver!!! More info and get your place hereJo's links:Instagram @madandsadclubWebsiteMake sure to follow me on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest things @positivelyproductive.co and check out my website for more information on all my services including one to one productivity mentoring.

It's the penultimate episode of season 3 of the Creative Productive Podcast and it's nearly time for a Christmas switch off! But are you ready for it? The run up to Christmas can get stressful if we aren't prepared to take a break and we really don't want to go back to work in January feeling stressed because we didn't prepare for our return. In this episode I talk about why it's important to take time to switch off from productivity over Christmas and how you can make it happen by following my top tips for taking a break. New Year Big Goals Workshop: Are you excited for a fresh new year but feeling a little apprehensive about setting goals? Especially big ones?Does the phrase ‘New Years resolutions’ make you shudder?Are you ready to make 2022 the year that you make BIG progress without burnout?Here’s the workshop for you - and great news it’s only a fiver!!! More info and get your place hereMake sure to follow me on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest things @positivelyproductive.co and check out my website for more information on all my services including one to one productivity mentoring. 

Today on the podcast I have Daisy, a full time creative blogger also known as mygreencow. Daisy started her business when she was figuring out what she could do that didn't involve just following the path of going straight to Uni as well as having a career that wouldn't clash with her anxiety. After starting a jewellery business nad realising that she could do things her way in a way that would work for her Daisy has built her business to do just that and make money!I initially asked Daisy to be on my podcast around a year ago but at that time she politely declined and said 'yes but not yet'. But now we've sat down and recorded it and I wanted to talk about how she got to the place where she was ready to do something that was scary. I definitely think this episode will help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety when trying to pursue their projects and dreams. New Year Big Goals Workshop: Are you excited for a fresh new year but feeling a little apprehensive about setting goals? Especially big ones?Does the phrase ‘New Years resolutions’ make you shudder?Are you ready to make 2022 the year that you make BIG progress without burnout?Here’s the workshop for you - and great news it’s only a fiver!!! More info and get your place hereDaisy's linksInstagram @mygreencowWebsiteYouTubeMake sure to follow me on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest things @positivelyproductive.co and check out my website for more information on all my services including one to one productivity mentoring. 

In this solo episode I explore some of my recent reflections on the difference between surviving and thriving as I moved through a big transition period where it felt like every day was just focussed on getting through it in one piece!I dive deeper into the difference between the two and what it means to be surviving and also thriving and how productivity and introducing lasting productivity systems can support you to survive so that you can then focus on how you thrive!If you need help getting a daily survival strategy in place take a look at Project: Productivity my self led guide that covers the mindset and strategy for a more positive relationship with our productivity. Read more about it and sign up here. Make sure to follow me on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest things @positivelyproductive.co and check out my website for more information on all my services including one to one productivity mentoring. 

My guest today is Maddy Shine the QUEEN of being visible and putting yourself out there with confidence. We had such a great conversation about what it takes and what it means to show up and be productive. We talk about taking up the space we deserve in the business world as women and what stops us from showing up and taking that space. She also gives out some really practical tips to help you start putting yourself out there online without feeling really vulnerable. And of course we had a lot of fun. It was a really motivating inspiring conversation for me so I hope it does the same for you as you listen!Maddy's Links:Instagram @maddy.shineWebsite maddyshine.co.ukFollow me on Instagram @positivelyproductive.co and check out my website to find out how to work with me through mentoring. My  self led guide Project: Productivity is still available and is the most accessible way to work with me. For just £30 you get access to the full 42 page workbook and accompanying emails all designed to support you to cultivate a better mindset around your productivity and to develop a strategy that will work for you. Find out more here. Get on the waiting list for the Do the Things Club Membership. More info here. 

This episode actually feels a little vulnerable to share - there was no transcript, or structure just 15 minutes of me oversharing and mulling over my feelings about pushing myself out of my comfort zone and making a big change in my life. I recently announced on Instagram that I handed my notice in to my job and got a new one to continue to support me and my business. But there are a lot of feelings to unpack around this big change. Whenever I have a lot to process I turn to journaling so this episode is kind of an audio version of that journaling. If you're facing a big decision or a big change I hope this episode helps you to process what you're going through. Getting out of your comfort zone is often terrifying but talking and reflecting will always help you to feel more in control of whatever's happening. If you've connected with this episode please let me know (it's always scary sharing something a little more vulnerable so kind words mean the world).Follow me on InstagramMore info about all my services on my websiteSign up to the Productivity Post

In this episode I have a chat to Sasha from Cheeky Zebra all about what it was like straying form the path that had been set our for us after we realised that both of us had done law degrees and decided very quickly that it wasn’t for us and we wanted to do our own thing. We talk all about what led us to apply for law and the realisation that it just wasn’t for us as well as touching on that lovely comparison monster that rears its head when we’re around our peers who are in more secure stable jobs. Sasha is absolutely hilarious on Instagram and we had a great time recording and relating to each others experiences - I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone if you're also following a different path and finding it hard not to compare. Sasha’s links:Instagram: @cheekyzebradotcomWebsite: cheekyzebra.comFollow me on Instagram @positivelyproductive.co and check out my website to find out how to work with me through mentoring. My  self led guide Project: Productivity is still available and is the most accessible way to work with me. For just £30 you get access to the full 42 page workbook and accompanying emails all designed to support you to cultivate a better mindset around your productivity and to develop a strategy that will work for you. Find out more here. 

This episode is such an inspiring one - Kira Matthews aka Kira the Bold is a confidence and manifestation coach who is also a JOY to talk to - she's so passionate and wonderful and supportive (she even gives me a big shout out within the episode which I promise I didn't ask her to do) we had such a great time recording this episode, it left us both feeling so energised and inspired and I know it'll do the same for you!I wanted to sit her down and talk to her about why self belief and confidence is so important to our ability to be productive and pursue the things we're passionate about. In the episode we talk all about our attitude to feeling stuck in jobs we didn't find 'fulfilling', how life is too short not to just GO for the things we want and we talk about how manifestation can encourage your progress. Enjoy and let us know what you thought of the discussion. Kira's Links:Insta @kiratheboldWebsite kiramatthews.comFollow me on Instagram @positivelyproductive.co and check out my website to find out how to work with me through mentoring. My  self led guide Project: Productivity is still available and is the most accessible way to work with me. For just £30 you get access to the full 42 page workbook and accompanying emails all designed to support you to cultivate a better mindset around your productivity and to develop a strategy that will work for you. Find out more here.