
Productive Joy It Starts with Joy, with Sheryl Raphael Whitaker
In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Sheryl Raphael Whitaker, author of 'It Starts With Joy.' Sheryl is a TEDx organizer, artist, and joy creator. She shares her insights on finding and embracing joy, drawing from her Caribbean roots and personal journey. Sheryl emphasizes the importance of being your authentic self and discusses her book, which aims to help leaders uncover and cultivate joy. The conversation touches on dealing with past negative experiences and how to protect your joy. Sheryl also talks about her inner critic, 'Beatrice,' and her goals for the future, including a challenge to give 100 talks in 2026.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:04 Sheryl's Background and Achievements
01:03 The Magnetic Personality
02:14 Embracing Authenticity
04:23 The Journey to Writing a Book
06:58 Challenges and Lessons Learned
08:02 Dealing with Difficult Leaders
14:10 Finding and Protecting Joy
14:25 Defining Productive Joy
16:20 Finding Joy in Leadership
16:40 Creating Joy in the Workplace
17:27 The Importance of Individual Joy
18:07 Leadership Responsibilities and Impact
18:42 Connecting with Sheryl
19:12 Services Offered by Elite Talent Solutions
20:16 The Role of Joy in Leadership
21:14 Human-Centered Leadership and AI
23:32 Embracing Your Inner Critic
26:41 Rapid Fire Questions
28:16 Final Thoughts on Joy
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