Productive Joy

This may be one of the most down to earth and inspiring episodes yet. Have you ever felt lost, or not good enough, or the overwhelming feeling of imposter syndrome? Well Dr. Christie welcomes a guest that help you to break through all of that, because she's been there. Iky Chan helps people realize their true potential and shine. She shares her inspiring life story, overcoming cultural expectations to find her true self and success. She and Dr. Christie discuss the importance of self-acceptance, aligning personal interests with professional goals, defining success and joy on one’s own terms, and how to be our own heroes and embrace our unique paths. Find more about ⁠Iky Chan ⁠Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

Today Dr. Christie has a bit of a celebration, and some wisdom to share. She also highlights her recent conversation with Traci Schubert Barrett on redefining success, finding purpose, and her book 'What If There's More?' Plus, a heartfelt celebration of her 25th wedding anniversary, insightful marriage advice, and the significance of mentorship in relationships. Find more about ⁠Traci Schubert Barrett⁠ ⁠Dr. Christie McMullen⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

Today Dr. Christie has a big name guest, Traci Schubert Barrett, one of HGTV's founders and the author of 'What If There's More'. Together, they explore the journey of redefining success and finding significance. Traci shares her personal story, insights from her book, and steps to identify your true purpose. Learn how to create a fulfilling life beyond conventional success and the importance of aligning actions with personal values. Find more about Traci Schubert Barrett Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

Today Dr. Christie is expanding on the highlights from her inspiring conversation with James Shaw. Learn how simple ideas can create a profound impact, discover the power of leveraging resources—both people and things—and the importance of not having all the answers but knowing where to find them. Join us for insights on wisdom, community, and taking action with joy. Connect with ⁠James⁠ Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie is joined by James Shaw, a multifaceted expert in real estate. James shares his struggle and transformation that occurred during the pandemic, leading to the creation of a successful morning mastermind call for real estate agents. They discuss the importance of balancing personal and professional life, creating a sense of community, and showing up authentically. James also offers wisdom on focusing on team support and integrating education, work, and fun into daily life for true fulfillment. Connect with James Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie highlights the insights from her conversation with Denise Rupert on recognizing and leveraging implicit biases, embracing boldness, and authentic leadership. Learn the BOLD acronym—Believe, Own it, Leave it, Decide—and explore practical tips for leaders to effect positive change, whether personal or professional.  Connect with ⁠Denise Connect with Dr. Christie on her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

Don't be afraid to be bold!! Today Dr. Christie welcomes Denise Rupert, a multifaceted adventurer, brain enthusiast, and CEO of iCUE, to discuss embracing boldness. Denise explains her BOLD acronym—Believing, Owning, Leaving, and Deciding—and discusses how our brain adapts to our experiences. She touches on the importance of owning our narratives, leaving behind negativity, and making decisive steps towards positive change. If you're looking to channel your authentic self and lead boldly, this episode is filled with insights and inspiration. Connect with Denise Connect with Dr. Christie on her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

Today Dr. Christie welcomes Matt DiBlasi, who shares his background from being in IT sales to starting his own company, Abyde. Matt discusses the importance of faith, integrity, and legacy in both personal and professional life. He emphasizes living in God's will, fostering teamwork, and maintaining perspective. Matt also highlights the significance of strong family values and contributing to the community. Find more about Matt Connect with Dr. Christie on her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

In this special 30th episode of 'Productive Joy,' the tables are turned a bit. Dr. Christie has become the guest and the amazing Jonathan Grant Brown steps in as the host. Jonathan gets personal and reflective with Dr. Christie as she talks about the choices leading up to creating the podcast and shares some of the most powerful insights from past guests and highlights from various episodes. She and Jonathan explore the use of storytelling from the guests this year and the impactful moments that help others to find productive joy. Connect with Dr. Christie on her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.

Today Dr. Christie talks about the highlights of her interview with speaker, coach, and podcaster Grisel Scarantino about turning talents and passions into a fulfilling career, in order to live rather than merely work. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on wellness, the power of positive thinking, and the ability to shift perspectives from negative to positive. Dr. Christie also tells her own personal stories and gives practical advice for maintaining wellness, showing up as your best self, and overcoming the bad days. Grisel is a LinkedIn Top Voice so connect with her ⁠there⁠! Connect with Dr. Christie on her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions. With a masters and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between.  As a coach, networking specialist, and keynote speaker she can help any human overcome mediocrity to experience extraordinary interactions with others.  She can help you AIM, Analyze your current interactions, Improve on those interactions, and Move towards extraordinary relationships. No one wakes up in the morning and says, "I want to be terrible at my job today." but quite often they are because they don't have the right tools in their toolbelt to be extraordinary. Christie can help.