Productive Joy

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Julia Qian, CFO of Health in Tech, to discuss the intersections of productivity, joy, and innovation. Julia shares her extensive background in various financial sectors including manufacturing, FinTech, and healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of addressing problems effectively and discusses the critical difference between healthcare and sick care. Julia highlights the significance of adopting new technologies despite inevitable resistance and provides insights into creating a harmonious work-life blend. She and Dr. Christie offer practical advice for small business owners and aspiring CFOs, and stresses the value of empowering teams, being open to change, and making incremental improvements to one's lifestyle. Tune in to learn how to drive positive change in both professional and personal domains.Learn more about JuliaEpisode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Productive Joy00:23 Meet Julia Qian: CFO and Foodie02:13 Julia's Journey in Financial Services02:48 Innovations in Healthcare and Insurance06:38 Challenges and Changes in Technology Adoption13:21 Defining Productive Joy15:31 Creating Productive Joy in the Workplace19:30 Preventative Healthcare and Personal Responsibility23:33 Rapid Fire Questions with Julia25:39 Conclusion and Key TakeawaysDeeper Dive:Welcome to another enlightening installment of Productive Joy, where we delve deep into the stories of remarkable individuals who seamlessly integrate productivity with joy in their lives and careers. In this episode, Dr. Christie has the pleasure of conversing with Julia Qian, a powerhouse in the healthcare fintech industry, a dedicated mother, and a lover of all things culinary.Dr. Kristie Christie kicks off the conversation by introducing Julia, who is not only the CFO of Health in Tech but also a mother to a 16-year-old. Julia’s diverse interests—from trying out new cuisines with friends to a passion for preventative healthcare—paint the picture of a vibrant, multifaceted woman excelling in both personal and professional spheres.**The Call to Disrupt and Innovate**Julia describes her motivation to engage with the healthcare market as part of her larger mission to drive change through technology. Her efforts with Health in Tech underscore her commitment to providing small business owners with more choices and better cost competition in the insurance marketplace. By integrating AI and automation, Julia is helping businesses streamline their insurance processes—a visionary step toward customer empowerment and industry innovation.**Understanding the Dynamics of Change**Dr.Christie and Julia engage in a philosophical discussion about the nature of change and habit. Julia’s insights illuminate the complexity of human behavior and how small, sustained steps toward improvement—both within work and personal health—are crucial. She shares her belief that true productivity joy lies in addressing issues effectively, whether it’s through technological innovations or quality time spent with loved ones.**Work-Life Harmony: Trusting Your Team**Julia’s leadership style, emphasizing autonomy and trust, fosters a harmonious work environment. By empowering her team to manage their tasks and responsibilities independently, she cultivates a workspace that values flexibility and accountability over rigid micromanagement. This approach reflects her belief in work-life harmony, which aligns with the natural fluctuations and demands of modern, remote work setups.

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces Lenka Lutonska, a business energetics specialist, author, and entrepreneur from London. Lenka shares her fascinating story, from starting as a McDonald's worker to becoming an award-winning manager and eventually, a successful entrepreneur. She discusses her expertise in business energetics—a quantum model of business and leadership—and her journey to rebuild her confidence and business after a major setback. Lenka elaborates on the importance of self-worth, internal archetypes, and balancing work-life harmony. She emphasizes the value of living authentically and leading with joy and presence. The episode is packed with insights on how to bridge personal authenticity with professional success, setting boundaries, and believing in the unseen for higher levels of fulfillment in life and business.Find more about Lenka LutonskaEpisode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:32 Linka's Journey: From McDonald's to Business Energetics02:56 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Purpose05:25 The Concept of Business Energetics08:49 Balancing Work and Life: The Queen Archetype15:35 Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs24:00 Defining Productive Joy28:58 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing ThoughtsDeeper Dive:Welcome to another inspiring entry in our "Productive Joy" series. Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Lenka Lutonska, an exceptional guest whose journey and insights will transform your approach to leadership, wealth, success, and business. Hailing all the way from London, Lenka is not only a business energetics specialist but also an author, entrepreneur, and a fun-loving individual with a passion for gardening, travel, and embracing her inner child.Lenka didn't start her career where she is today. In fact, her story begins as a young, eager worker at McDonald's in the UK. While climbing the ranks to become an award-winning manager, Lenka pursued her passion for understanding the human mind, studying psychology and various forms of therapy. Her determination and desire to help were the driving forces behind her eventual leap into entrepreneurship.However, even successes can face setbacks. Lenka's business faced a tumultuous period due to a tumultuous partnership, leaving her at rock bottom. Yet, amidst despair, she experienced what she describes as a "divine intervention," a pivotal moment that pushed her to pursue her true calling—business energetics. Business energetics is about connecting strategy with energy and purpose. It's the idea that businesses should serve as creative outlets that reflect the entrepreneur's soul and authenticity. Lenka emphasizes breaking away from the old paradigms of being serious and stoic, advocating for a leadership style that embraces multidimensional success—joy included.Lenka faced criticism and challenges along the way, but these experiences taught her invaluable lessons about self-worth and authenticity. She explains the transition from operating in the "whore archetype," reliant on external validation, to the "queen archetype," which is rooted in internal value and self-belief. By setting boundaries and embracing her true self, Lenka created a powerful impact on everyone around her.Lenka’s story is an inspirational reminder that we can redefine our worth and embrace authenticity to create a joyful, impactful life. Her work continues to resonate across 186 countries, helping countless individuals realize their potential. If you want to dive deeper into her transformative insights, you can explore her book "Energetic Selling and Marketing" or keep an eye out for her upcoming release "Business Energetics."

In this episode of Productive Joy, the recap, Dr. Christie looks back on key insights for time management from her guests, Peggy Sullivan and Skip Willcox. Both keynote speakers and coaches discuss the importance of intentional time use and overcoming the knowing-doing gap. Dr. Christie shares personal experiences about balancing multiple responsibilities, emphasizing the value of 'stealing moments' and power sessions. She highlights the OUTPACE framework from Skip, focusing on organization, empathy, time management, and controlling emotions, and challenges listeners to harness their 'green zones' and celebrate small achievements to boost productivity.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Productive Joy00:05 The Importance of Time Management01:14 Personal Time Management Journey02:31 Effective Time Management Strategies02:56 Power Sessions and Celebrations03:30 The Art of the To-Do List04:23 Intentional Time Management04:57 OUTPACE Framework05:28 Maximizing Your Green Zone06:31 Stealing Moments for Success07:46 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Welcome to Productive Joy! Today Dr. Christie talks with Peggy Sullivan, an author, neuroscience expert, and TEDx speaker. Peggy shares her insights on overcoming 'busyness addiction,' emphasizing the concept of time poverty. She reveals a three-step process to reclaim valuable time and boost productivity: subtraction of low-value activities, igniting happiness through small rituals, and focusing on core values like energy management and human connection. Peggy also touches on the importance of authenticity and continuous learning. Listen in for practical tips to transform your life.Find more about Peggy00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:28 Meet Peggy Sullivan02:12 Peggy's Journey from Busyness to Success05:03 Understanding Time Poverty07:09 The Busy Busting Process09:45 Core Values for a Quality Life16:27 Practical Steps to Get Unbusy23:31 Rapid Fire Questions and ConclusionChristie: [00:00:00] Hi, friends. Welcome to Productive Joy. We have a wonderful guest with us today, and you are gonna love Peggy. I can't wait to introduce her to you, but before I do, if you're not already following this podcast, today's the day. It makes such a difference for us to get discovered by people and for you to get the free shot of B12 that is productive joy.So go ahead and follow, subscribe. Do that for me so that you can learn about guest. Like Peggy Sullivan. So today we have with us Peggy Sullivan. Peggy is lots of things. She is an author. She is a recovering busyness addict. She's also a neuroscience expert and a TEDx guest who admits that she's still in recovery.From busyness and she even got busyness recognized as an addiction, which is important, and I think many of us face that addiction. But perhaps most importantly, she is a cat lover. Her cat's name is Oliver. She does also love her son and her husband, but the cat [00:01:00] would win if she had a, a single seat in a rowboat from a sinking ship.So we are very excited about Oliver, and we're very excited about you. Peggy. Welcome to productive Joy.Peggy: Welcome back at you and I love my Oliver. So what kind of cat is it? He's a Siamese. Dog. And I call him a dog because he weighs 27 pounds. He is ginormous. He has big, very big cat, beautiful blue eyes, and, and he is ginormous.He is so big.Christie: Oh my gosh, Peggy, my cat's only. I mean, my cat. I don't have a cat. My dog is only 17 pounds.Peggy: So that is a lot of Yeah, I know. I know. I know.Christie: Oh my gosh, that's kind of funny. He'sPeggy: a big boy.Christie: Well, Peggy, I am so excited to have you as a guest today, and I really want my listeners to get super excited.So what would you tell 'em in like 30 seconds that would make them go, oh my gosh, I can't wait for this episode?Peggy: I think our Hustle [00:02:00] Society has put us into this position where we have to do more with less. And today

Join us on Productive Joy as Dr, Christie introduces Skip Willcox - an entrepreneur, mortgage professional, podcast host, and devoted dad. Skip shares his path from graduating with degrees in economics and political science at University of Georgia to embracing coaching and starting Kairo Sales Group. He emphasizes his OUTPACE acronym (Organization, Understanding, Time Management, Positivity, Active Listening/Adaptability, Controlling Emotions, Education) to enhance productivity and joy in personal and professional life. Skip drills home the advice on taking leaps towards your passion and always being a learner.Find more about Skip hereAnd Keiros Sales Group hereEpisode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Productive Joy00:26 Meet Skip Wilcox: Entrepreneur and Lego Enthusiast02:04 Skip's Journey: From College to Mortgage Professional04:19 Transition to Coaching and Full-Time Entrepreneurship06:17 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs11:00 Understanding Productive Joy13:41 The OUTPACE Strategy for Success21:45 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts44Episode Transcript:Christie: [00:00:00] Hi, friends. Welcome to Productive Joy. I have a fabulous guest with us today and I cannot wait to introduce you to Skip. But before I do, do me a favor. Follow this podcast. It makes such a world of difference for people to see it, for people to get a little more productive joy in their lives, and we want that more than anything.So follow, subscribe, do your thing, and then share it with all the humans, you know, that's. Gonna make a big difference as well. So just like always, we have a fabulous guest with us today. We have Skip Wilcox. Skip Wilcox is lots of things. He's an entrepreneur, good things, good things. He is a mortgage professional in lots of different realms.He's also a podcast host, which we'll get into a little bit later. He's an avid sports fan. He was specific though, M-L-B-N-F-L and college football. He also plays tennis and he is a dad to three fabulous kiddos and a hu. Spend and fun fact, he is a Lego enthusiast and he got some new Legos just recently.So [00:01:00] congratulations to that. Skip. And why. Thank Skip: you. Thank you. It's true, it's true. We did an early Father's day and my wife got me new Lego sets for Father's Day. I'm not ashamed of it. I'm kind of proud of myself actually. 'cause you know what? I get some joy. Outta doing those Christie: Well, and that's why we're here today is to create a little productive joy.So Skip, I think that's fabulous. My son is a huge Lego fan and I think always will be for his whole entire life. Right. So what would you say to our listeners to get them super excited about this episode in like 30 seconds or less? Skip: Ooh. Well, I would say Chrissy, that in 30, 30 seconds or less, that's, that's, that's tough.All right, guys. What you're gonna pick up on this episode is you're gonna have a good, easy way to remember a set of skills, all right, that are gonna help you throughout your work day, your personal day. Doesn't matter what it is. To keep what's really important at at the forefront and help you be more joyful day in and day out.Christie: I love that. I like to say you have to [00:02:00] keep the main thing The main thing, right? Sure. Like you can't be so all over the place that you're missing the mark. Okay, so let's back up because you did not. Start here, but you are here. And so I want you to tell us a little bit about your journey. You can start with little, little tiny skip if you want to, or you want, you can go with a mid adult to adult, but ultimately what got you from, okay, I'm going to go on a career path to the career path that you're, oh my 

In this Productive Joy recap episode, Dr. Christie dives into the inspiring stories of two exceptional women. Melissa Aarskaug, a gaming industry engineer and podcast creator, and Michelle Hensley, who started a major gift-wrapping company after personal tragedy. Dr. Christie encourages listeners to rethink how they spend their time, embrace new opportunities at any age, and turn their passions into action. She challenges viewers to audit their time, focus on what they love, and transform fun activities into meaningful actions.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Productive Joy00:17 Meet Melissa Aarskaug: Engineering Graduate and Podcaster00:39 Michelle Hensley: Rising from the Ashes01:23 Life is an Ongoing Journey01:35 Personal Stories of Reinvention03:06 The Importance of Enjoying What You Do03:38 Spending Time Wisely05:11 Turning Fun into Action06:07 Final Thoughts and Challenge

Join us as Dr. Christie has a powerful conversation with Michelle Hensley and she shares her inspiring story of resilience and success. From becoming a widow in 2014 to founding a mobile gift-wrapping empire, Michelle’s journey showcases the power of faith, tenacity, and creativity.Learn how she turned personal adversity into a thriving business wrapping gifts for high-profile clients like the Kardashians and the White House. She and Dr. Christie give practical advice for pursuing your dreams, the importance of daily choices, and how to sustain motivation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their challenges into opportunities.Find more about MichelleListen to Michelle’s podcastEpisode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:28 Meet Michelle Hensley01:39 Michelle's Journey Through Adversity04:38 Starting a New Career06:21 Building a Niche Business07:42 Celebrity Clients and Business Growth11:16 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs13:21 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success17:03 Sharing Your Story of Success17:25 Defining Productive Joy17:57 Choosing Joy Daily19:59 Exciting Business Ventures21:13 Honoring Faith and Hard Work24:59 The Art of Mobile Gift Wrapping28:30 Rapid Fire Questions30:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Melissa Aarskaug to discuss her diverse roles, including VP in the gaming industry, podcaster, and master networker. Melissa shares her unique path through engineering, leadership insights, and the importance of authentic growth and resilience. She gives real life advice on how to transform challenges into opportunities, she emphasizes the importance of starting each day with self-care and fostering an environment where team members can thrive. Tune in for practical advice on embracing mistakes, cultivating joy, and leading with authenticity.Connect with MelissaEpisode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:28 Melissa's Background and Education03:45 Career Journey and Current Role04:59 Balancing Personal and Professional Life07:14 Leadership and Personal Growth13:12 Creating Productive Joy17:20 Challenges and Overcoming Bias21:42 Podcast and Final Thoughts25:10 Rapid Fire Questions

On this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie features inspiring stories from Vicki Gold and Laura Patac, and how both women have embraced their unique talents and turned them into powerful forces in their lives. She also introduces Intentionality Group, a business aimed at making work enjoyable by equipping people to excel in their roles. She emphasizes the importance of small, consistent steps in achieving lasting change and encourages listeners to apply these insights in their daily lives.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Productive Joy00:19 Guest Highlights: Vicki Gold and Laura Patac01:29 The Power of Small Steps01:58 Introducing Intentionality Group04:15 Effective Learning and Presentation Techniques05:11 Conclusion⁠Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 25-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 master's 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.

Thank you for joining us here on Productive Joy! Today Dr. Christie introduces Vicki Gold, an 80-year-old physical therapy veteran and author. Vicki shares her ABCs of wellness: Align, Breathe, and Center, rooted in yoga, Tai Chi, and other mind-body practices. She emphasizes the power of proper posture, conscious breathing, and the importance of mental and physical alignment. Discover tips for improving strength and balance, reducing stress, and achieving optimal functionality. Learn how Vicki's methods can transform your life at any age.Find more about Vicki Gold⁠Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 25-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 master's 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.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:22 Meet Vicki Gold: A 50-Year Veteran in Physical Therapy01:34 The ABCs of Mind-Body System03:25 Vicki's Journey and Teaching Philosophy05:53 The Importance of Alignment12:49 Conscious Breathing Techniques17:01 Centering: Mind and Body Working Together22:54 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion