Productive Joy

Dr. Christie joined Burn Bootcamp Clearwater just a week before it was shut down for Covid. Did this stop her? Of course not. She found Morgan Weber and Tara Koop, and started doing bootcamps in the parking lot of her church! Months later, Tara and Morgan, along with their husbands, had purchased the gym and transformed it into a thriving community space. Dr. Christie talks with Morgan and Tara about their determination of leadership, positivity, community, and genuine care for their clients to build a thriving space for people to build their physical and emotional health. 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's episode is a two for one! Dr. Christie welcomes Morgan Weber and Tara Koop, sister entrepreneurs who purchased and revitalized Burn Boot Camp in Clearwater Florida. Despite starting with a skeleton crew and low morale, they turned the venture around in just a few months by focusing on seizing the right opportunities, teamwork, leveraging their individual strengths, and cultivating a community-focused environment. Morgan and Tara's story encapsulates how passion, a supportive network, and a clear vision can transform challenges into triumphs, emphasizing resilience, kindness, goal-setting, and the ability to tackle hard situations head-on. Find more about Burn Boot Camp Clearwater 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 reflects on her interview with Berthine West, an expert on leveraging personal and professional strengths and weaknesses.  Berthine shares wisdom on using a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis to guide personal growth and business strategy, emphasizing that weaknesses are differences, not deficits. They discuss Berthine's approach to viewing weaknesses as opportunities for growth and threats as challenges to overcome rather than obstacles.  Find more about Berthine Find more about Dr. Christie - ⁠⁠www.aimwithus.com⁠⁠ 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 Berthine Crevecoeur West, a remarkable mother, wife, and CEO who shines with joy and intelligence. Bertine is highlighted for her work with Westbridge Solutions and her commitment to being her authentic self. She shares her story of turning a firing into a thriving business that reflects her best self, highlighting the importance of conducting a personal SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Berthine and the host discuss overcoming imposter syndrome, leveraging one's authentic self for success, and the critical role of learning from failures.  Find more about Dr. Christie - ⁠⁠www.aimwithus.com⁠⁠ 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 bite-sized solo episode, Dr. Christie digs deeper into her recent episode with Tom Goodlet and his approach to leadership and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of leveraging the talents of others in varying seasons of life and the significance of personal authenticity in pursuing passions. She recounts a pivotal moment with Tom that transformed their approach to writing, advocating for being your true self, finding joy in personal and professional endeavors, selecting mentors wisely, and the transformative power of embracing one's unique strengths and personality. Find more about Dr. Christie - ⁠www.aimwithus.com⁠ 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 Tom Goodlet, a pastor, businessman, consultant, author, and publisher. He shares his transformative journey from ministry to impacting secular industries with biblical principles. Tom discusses his bestseller 'Blind Potential' and the subsequent establishment of his publishing company in 2019. He and Dr. Christie talk about the evolution of his career into consulting, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, fun, and honoring God. Tom highlights leadership development, the significance of understanding personal fulfillment, the value of relationships in professional growth, the importance of collaboration, the necessity of community, and the joy of productive endeavors. Connect with Tom Find more about Dr. Christie - www.aimwithus.com 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! 

Get a glimpse into Christie's latest episode with her guest, Dr. Merv Jenkins, the National Academic Advisor for Nearpod. Known for his blend of hip hop and education, Merv discusses his transition from an enthusiastic student turned educator to a full-fledged hip hop artist in the EdTech arena. Merv also conscientiously differentiates between passion and purpose, emphasizing the magic that happens when the two coincide

Today Christie welcomes the fun, wise, and creative guest, Merv Jenkins, the National Academic Advisor for Nearpod. Known for his blend of hip hop and education, Merv discusses his transition from an enthusiastic student turned educator to a full-fledged hip hop artist in the EdTech arena. Merv also conscientiously differentiates between passion and purpose, emphasizing the magic that happens when the two coincide. He discusses the concept of ‘Productive Joy’ and shares his journey towards earning his doctorate, emphasizing the influence of his mother on his decisions. During the conversation, Merv also touches on his past experiences, friendships, and the publication of his book, 'To the Beat of Leadership.' Merv and Christie also discuss the importance of taking care of and elevating young people, whom he believes are the world's most important resource. Find more about Dr. Jenkins Find more about ⁠Dr. Christie and AIM

Today on this bite-sized episode of Productive Joy, Christie discusses her company AIM established in 2022 to help people analyze their existing systems, make improvements, and propel them into action. She emphasizes the importance of visualizing an achievable target, and utilizing AIM as a systematic approach to fulfilling these targets. and how this is a powerful action plan in both personal and professional settings for achieving more joy and productivity in life. Find more about Dr. Christie and AIM

In this episode of 'Productive Joy', Dr. Christie welcomes Joni Pilgrim, CEO of Nationwide Appraisal Network. Joni shares her journey from starting the company out of her garage to growing it to a national level. They discuss how Joni used her business expertise and customer service skills to fuel the success of her company, and Joni provides insight into the wider appraisal industry and how technology has transformed it. She also discusses her passion for giving back to the community through a non-profit initiative, providing school supplies for children in need. Joni believes in progress over perfection and the importance of having a passionate and talented team. Connect with Joni Find more about ⁠Dr. Christie McMullen