In a world filled with competing priorities and accumulated stress, it’s easy to feel stuck. But fear not because breakthroughs are within reach! Dr. Michael Matucci, a human breakthrough artist, joins Penny Zenker to discuss his unique method for achieving quantum leaps in life. Through his company, Encompass Life, he and his team offer the Quantum Leap technique, a transformative approach to lifting oneself out of challenges and creating miracles. Learn how to identify hidden purposes behind challenges, rewrite your emotional response to past events, and shift your state of being to unlock your true potential. Dr. Matucci also offers a free guide to help you discover what’s stopping your success. Tune in and discover how to transform everyday struggles into stepping stones for breakthroughs! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast

Company culture forms the bedrock of an organization, shaping its values, behaviors, and overall work environment. In this episode, Penny Zenker speaks with renowned company culture and remote work expert Chris Dyer about the intricacies of building a productive and engaging workplace environment. As a former CEO who led companies recognized for their exceptional workplace culture, Chris shares invaluable insights on the seven pillars that constitute a great company culture. Through a lively discussion, he explores the common pitfalls organizations face in their quest for productivity and offers practical strategies for aligning focus, fostering transparency, and empowering employees to drive meaningful change. With anecdotes from Chris’ experiences and actionable advice, this episode equips you with the tools to cultivate a thriving culture that maximizes productivity and satisfaction. Tune in to discover how to take your company culture to the next level and reclaim valuable time in the process.

Are you not getting what you want? What could be the reason behind that? When you are living someone else life or trying to achieve someone else's dream. In this episode, Bruce Turkel, the Author of All About Them, shares his tips to help you get what you want and the reason behind why you don't get it. He also added the Importance of figuring out what you are uniquely good at. Start living your life and not someone else life today. Tune in to this episode with Bruce to know and get what you want. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast

People in all sectors suffer from severe burnout cases as they struggle to adjust to a post-pandemic world and the pressures it puts on their personal and professional lives. Today, let’s address that dilemma and help people overcome burnout and reach their peak performance. In this episode, Erin Stafford, a high-powered marketing executive, talks about burnout and peak performance. She also shares tips on letting go of burnout by doing little shifts in your actions. Erin explains the importance of slowing down and resting, especially if you are a high-achiever or top performer. Let’s grab Erin’s wealth of insights and expertise as you tune in to this episode today. Stay on top, and don’t let burnout force you to flop! The Type A Trap: Five Mindset Shifts to Beat Burnout and Transform Your Life Erin Stafford

By being curious and willing to understand each other, teams can reach their full potential. In this episode, Trevor Blondeel discusses the art of fostering meaningful connections in the workplace. Trevor shares his thoughts on the importance of understanding others in manufacturing while using mindfulness, showing how it can help unlock your team's full potential. Together with our host, Penny Zenker, they dissect a real-life scenario that explores practical strategies to navigate tricky workplace dynamics. The pair discusses how curiosity and honesty affect work relationships, dealing with discomfort with intention and self-awareness, and other topics. Tune in now!

Tech is cool, but what’s cooler? People. In virtual presentations, it’s important not only to understand the technology but also to make every participant feel valued. In this episode, we have Kassy LaBorie share her journey of success in online engagement. She discusses the mistakes people make when hosting online meetings and presentations during a lively conversation about the evolution of virtual training. With her experience, she shares tips on connecting with others online to make everyone feel important. Kassy reveals two crucial principles that are effective for online interactions. Throughout the episode, she stresses the importance of encouraging audience participation and challenges hosts to ask themselves, “What could my audience say or do instead of what I am saying or doing?” Tune in now and learn why people are cooler than tech!

Advertising can be a powerful tool for promoting businesses and products, but it does not come without a downside. As a business owner, it’s a smart move to build a successful business without paid ads, and that is possible! Today,Damon Burton, an SEO consultant, explores the area of Search Engine Optimization and how to harness it in building your business without any paid advertising. As the Author ofOutrank, Damon shares his insights about structuring content for credibility and how that helps you outrank competitions. His success leaves footprints that you might want to follow. So, join Damon in this informative episode as he shares his key to success in building a business.

Our fear denies us from our feelings and emotions, and that holds us back from acting out into our true selves. When we deny ourselves from our authentic selves, we deny ourselves from living a meaningful and fulfilling life. So let’s join T. Mark Meyer, the Author of The Art of Being Authentic: Increase Self-Esteem, Be Happier, and Discover Your Purpose, in delving into the concept of authenticity and how to cultivate it on our own. He explains the value of acting with purpose and reveals why it is the key to living authentically. T. Mark also discusses the connection between living authentically and saving time. Be empowered to find your true self from this meaningful episode with T. Mark Meyer. Revel into the beauty of the Art of Being Authentic and learn to harness its power today.

If business success still elopes you after implementing your best strategies, perhaps you need to reduce what’s on your plate and delegate some to other people. This is where outsourcing work comes in. Penny Zenker sits down with Brittany Brewer of Freeup to discuss how you hiring freelancers can bring you closer to your goals and vision. She discusses how getting rid of menial tasks will give you extra time to handle much more important business matters. Brittany also explains how to pick the right person to delegate work to and the best way to create clear communication channels with your chosen freelancer. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Perfectionism, as they say, is a double-edged sword that motivates people to achieve great results but breeds stress, anxiety, and burnout. Everyone experiences perfectionism quite differently because it comes with different shades, a spectrum. The key to that is finding the perfect balance that suits you. In this episode, Julian Reeve, a Keynote Speaker and Burnout Specialist, embarks on his journey with perfectionism and explains how finding the Perfect Equilibrium between the result and journey helps in disrupting burnout. The separation of identity from our work is important, and Julian explains why. His work on the Broadway smash-hit musical Hamilton was the tipping point to his heart attack, and its root cause was perfectionism. Find your Perfect Equilibrium and learn to disrupt burnout with Julian Reeve today.

With the arrival of the new year comes the perfect time for a fresh start and setting new goals. The bigger question now is: what are the best ways to reach those goals? In this episode, Penny Zenker invites a guest who has the answer. Multi-passionate entrepreneur Robbie Samuels is here to share strategies for effective goal setting and achieving desired outcomes. He gives us insights into his 12-week Sprint model, where he emphasizes the importance of reflective moments and intentional breaks during the four-week intervals. The conversation also dives into topics like setting major and minor goals, the significance of assessing progress, and the value of aligning goals with personal and business values. Gain valuable insights into optimizing productivity and achieving success this new year. Let Robbie show you how your goals are closer than you think! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

True success begins when accountability transforms into ownership—a mindset where personal responsibility becomes the compass guiding every action and decision. In this episode, host Penny Zenker explores the power of the ownership mindset with Kerry Siggins, the CEO and executive chair of Stone Age Holdings. Discover the crucial distinction between accountability and ownership as Kerry shares her personal story and ESOP’s (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) legacy. Drawing insights from her handbook, The Ownership Mindset, Kerry emphasizes the importance of developing your own mindset and owning it. She also shares the secrets behind building trust and fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and invested. Don't miss out—get ready to own it! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Sometimes, we get overwhelmed at work, and it emotionally drains us. To address this concern, Penny welcomes Peter Schroeder in this episode. Peter is an award-winning DJ and entrepreneur who started Telzio. He differentiates overwhelm from overload and then shares some techniques for getting out of it. He also provides some tips and tricks for overcoming overwhelm and harnessing the power of focus to get the stuff done. Learn to get yourself unstuck from being overwhelmed and overloaded today. Join Peter Schroeder in this episode and leverage the power of focus. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Everyone has a dream, but do they do the DAMN thing? It’s time to transform your life and make your dream come true. In this episode, Bevin Farrand, the founder of the Take the DAMN Chance movement and author of Your DAMN Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal Transformation and Bringing Your Biggest Dreams to Life, talks about the Do the DAMN Thing Method. She also explains the micro-actions from her DAMN Framework and how it could make a difference in creating momentum for your goal. So, don’t just build your dream. Make it happen. Just do the DAMN thing and tune in to today’s episode. https://amzn.to/49jpVKZ bevinfarrand.com Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Turn workplace conflicts into opportunities for growth by leading with the four Cs: Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment. You can't be furious and curious at the same time. In this insightful episode of "Take Back Time," host Penny Zanker is joined by conflict resolution expert Karin Hurt to discuss tackling workplace conflicts head-on. Together, they explore the world of workplace conflicts, revealing practical tools and techniques for transforming challenging situations into opportunities for growth. Karen introduces the concept of the four Cs - Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment - as the cornerstones of successful conflict resolution. This discussion isn't just limited to the office; the principles are applicable in various contexts, from dealing with your kids to managing conflicts at home. And as a bonus, Karin shares a sneak peek of her book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict". Tune in now! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast

In a world filled with constant demands, stress, and distractions, it's not uncommon to experience brain fog and low energy levels. But is brain fog just a byproduct of our busy lives, or is there more to it? In this episode, host Penny Zanker explores the science of beating brain fog and boosting your energy with certified sleep science coach, kinesthesiologist, and health consultant, Tanessa Shears. Tanessa explains that brain fog is often a collection of symptoms, such as forgetfulness, constant distractions, and a general sense of tiredness. It's like thinking through sand, making you less creative and less efficient. But here's the good news: brain fog can be addressed, and Tanessa is here to say how. From dietary choices and quality of sleep, Tanessa reveals how to optimize your greatest asset (the brain and live more productive days. Tune in now! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

When you no longer control your work, the chains tighten until you can’t breathe anymore, and you stress yourself out every day. Take back the time and unshackle yourself from your suffocating job. In this episode, Jeff Russell, the founder of the Oakridge Financial Group, takes us into the depths of Fire Yourself First to unchain ourselves from the daily grind. His secret sauce to doing what you love next lies at the depths of an autonomous business. From hiring and forming an autonomous team to giving value to people, Penny and Jeff provide wisdom to navigating into your business. Begin your journey on creating a life you love by firing yourself first. So, don’t miss this episode today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Remote work is not just a location change. It is a revolution of the workplace that redefines leadership and makes global talent more accessible. In this episode, Penny Zenker talks to Andrew Swiler about the right way to manage and lead remote teams today. They discuss how this setup gives leaders flexibility in hiring people not just within their local area but across the world. Andrew explains why remote work is a great fit for those who have kids and families, as well as those who require many hours of commute just to reach the office. He also underlines the need for intentional communication to keep messages clear and ease tensions even when the team is not meeting face-to-face.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Every business or organization must have high-performing leadership teams. Without them, any venture is doomed to fail and fall short of achieving its goals. Penny Zenker chats with Margie Oleson, a dynamic executive coach and leadership virtuoso, to share some tips and tricks on building high-performing leadership teams. Margie explains the need to create a working environment where everyone can challenge and hold each other accountable. Margie also discusses how to save time when holding meetings and the right approach to reducing bad behaviors within the team. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Why do many people find it hard to gain something from reading? According to Nick Hutchison, it is because they do not take intentional action on their learned information. Joining Penny Zenker, the author of Rise of the Reader and founder of BookThinkers shares some tips on prioritizing reading over any other activity and using the knowledge you get from it to unlock your full potential. Nick talks about some tips to improve reading habits, including his unique concept of “Book Sex.” He also opens up on his strategies to overcome the most difficult moments in life and face uncertainty with great courage. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/