While it is easy to aim for productivity, many still find it difficult to actually become one. In this episode, host Penny Zenker talks with the founder of Win The Hour, Win The Day , Kris Ward , about the true meaning of productivity and how it can lead us to achieve a higher level of performance and become more accomplished. Kris lets us in on how she embodies productivity by her winning the hour, winning the day perspective. As a productivity expert, she lets us in on some helpful and amazing...
Nov 01, 2019•29 min•Ep. 88
Curiosity is a good thing because it allows you to discover more about yourself and other people. Dr. Diane Hamilton , the Founder and CEO of Tonerra which is a consulting and media-based business, lends her knowledge on this subject, tackling the question of what’s holding us back from being curious. As the creator of the Curiosity Code Index assessment and the author of multiple books including Cracking the Curiosity Code: The Key to Unlocking Human Potential , Dr. Hamilton shares some tips on...
Oct 25, 2019•33 min•Ep. 85
Gratitude in your everyday life goes a long way. With it, your true happiness will be revealed, which will then boost your productivity and reveal your mastery. In this episode, host Penny Zenker interviews Marc Reklau – the author of the international number one bestselling and award-winning book, 30 Days – Change Your Habits, Change Your Life . Marc shares his wonderful tips and tricks on how to be productive and talks about the benefits of being happy to effectively work smart and not work ha...
Oct 18, 2019•31 min•Ep. 87
One of the things that take up our time is stressing over finances. It’s time to reduce that pressure and start your path to financial freedom. In this episode, Penni Zelinkoff , the CEO and Founder of Penni wiZe Empowerment Network, LLC and The PenniZ Show , reveals one of her best-kept secrets to financial freedom – passive income business through real estate lending. She opens up on her personal experience that led her to explore this side of finance and how it creates cash flow and builds we...
Oct 11, 2019•34 min•Ep. 84
Scaling your business doesn’t happen overnight, and it is neither a one-man show. How do you ensure that your business is ready to move to the next level? In this episode, lawyer, expert advisor, entrepreneur, and ScaleUP Strategist Lauren Cohen reveals an assessment system she has perfected for the seven areas of risks that your company should be protected from. This system allows you to look at every angle of your company to make sure that you have a solid foundation and a bulletproof business...
Oct 04, 2019•29 min•Ep. 86
Stop limiting yourself in life because if you just believe, then you can have it all. Today’s guest, Drew Berman – bestselling author, trainer and coach, and the top leader in one of the fastest-growing health and wellness companies in the world – gives us the very simple key to life: figuring out what you want and how to get it. Through his book, You Can Have It All, he shows the principles and how-tos that could help us get unstuck in urgency mode and take the critical steps towards what we tr...
Sep 27, 2019•22 min•Ep. 83
Have you ever heard of the power of mind shifting before? In this episode, MindShift Coach and international poker player Donna Blevins, Ph.D. talks about the power of shifting your mind and explains how you can use it in your daily life. As a stroke survivor, Donna notes how shifting her mindset has become a blessing to her with regards to her mind, body, and spirit connection. Through her book, MindShift on Demand, she discusses more about the concept and how you can efficiently use it. Love t...
Sep 20, 2019•32 min•Ep. 83
It may sound impossible, but you can get away from all your worries and pains if you know how to manipulate your feeling and let go of the negativities. In this episode, Penny Zenker interviews Paul Levin who is a speaker, trainer, author, and life-transformation mentor who shows people how to manifest their own perfect life. There is too much pain, stress, and sadness in this world, and because of this, Paul has dedicated himself towards making people happier and pain-free in his own ways. He h...
Sep 13, 2019•23 min•Ep. 82
Oftentimes, people slave over their pitches. They’re constantly waiting for the perfect timing and trying to overcome their fear of rejection. It’s about time we change our perspective and take back that lost time. Randy Peyser, the Founder and CEO of Author One Stop, Inc., talks about how simple it is to pitch with her three-part exercise. Challenge yourself on how you view judgment and how you work around people. Open your eyes to the playful side of being a five-year-old and just ask for what...
Sep 06, 2019•25 min•Ep. 81
Nothing can help businesses reach more people than leveraging the power of media. While it may seem simple to think about the ways we could utilize it, there is still so much more that can be done than our limited ideas of Facebook and social networking. In this episode, media exposure specialist Angel Tuccy helps us to understand media deeper. As an award-winning national radio host, professional speaker, and multiple-time bestselling author, Angel has wide media experiences under her belt to s...
Aug 30, 2019•19 min•Ep. 80
Branding is all about attracting your target audience, and the best way to do so is by showing the world why you and your brand exists. In this episode, personal branding expert Stacey Lievens talks about how she supports online entrepreneurs to become the face of their brand. Building brands is all about empowerment, and Stacey believes that people have to be empowered to inspire others to be who they want to be. She introduces their branding platform called The Proof and what the platform does...
Aug 23, 2019•22 min•Ep. 79
It’s key for every entrepreneur to be thinking about selling their business even when they’re just starting and growing it. Our guest for this episode is Tom Gledhill, the author of the XITpro System and the online course with the same name. Tom joins us today to share how his system is helping business owners plan their exit strategy and make their companies more sellable. He also touches on the key elements every entrepreneur should start looking at no matter what stage their business is at. L...
Aug 09, 2019•26 min•Ep. 77
Peter Drucker has this great quote and he says, “If you want to start something new, you have to stop doing something old.” It sounds pretty simple, but we don’t do that. Instead, we start something new and at the same time, we try to accomplish everything else that’s on our plate. Take back your time by learning how to hang up that old persona and the old beliefs you’re attached with and step into the next level of your life and your business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ...
Jul 26, 2019•10 min•Ep. 76
Focus is so hard to achieve these days especially with all the distractions around. Jari Roomer, the creator of The Personal Growth Lab, shares actionable and scientifically proven self-development advice that will help you staying focused, achieve goals, become a peak performer, and live a more productive and impactful life. As he discusses his idea of freedom and how to achieve it, he gives some strategies on working smarter and using systems and routines. He also shares about the importance o...
Jun 21, 2019•37 min•Ep. 75
A lot of people struggle with keeping their focus. The result is procrastination, unfinished business, and lack of peace of mind. Taylor Jacobson built Focusmate, a remote co-working community, where people get things done together. In today’s episode, we will learn how this works and how it throws out all levels of putting off tasks. A trained executive coach, frustrated adventurer, and a recovering pizza addict turned holistic health aspirant, Jacob shares his greatest discovery through having...
Jun 14, 2019•17 min•Ep. 73
Everybody can be a hero. Even if you have no penny left in your account, giving back can simply start with just one good deed that genuinely comes from the heart. Our guest is Frank Shankwitz, the creator and founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an amazing charity that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. In this episode, we dive into the value of contribution in making ourselves and others happier. A public speaker, movie producer, and philanthropist, Frank recalls his m...
Jun 07, 2019•31 min•Ep. 74
Networking and building relationships with the right people takes time to nurture. How do manage our time so we are not wasting time dealing with the wrong people? James Evanow, one of the top trainers in leadership and emotional intelligence in the field of adventure, sales, and motivation, talks about the importance of time in networking and building relationships with the right people. He reveals the three things that are vital in networking so you can be 100% efficient in making use of your ...
May 17, 2019•31 min•Ep. 72
Project management, planning, and communications are so important to our success. They are what a lot of entrepreneurs have great challenges with that having the right tools, the right mindset, and focus is vital. Emi Kirschner is an expert in these areas. She helps creative entrepreneurs and visionary leaders build their businesses and make the impact they want to make while also doubling their revenue. In this episode, Emi gives her take on project management tools and does a technical review ...
May 10, 2019•21 min•Ep. 71
How do you get rid of the clutter and stay organized? For Jennifer Ford Berry, organizational expert, bestselling author, and host of The 29-Minute Mom podcast, time is everything. She gives organization tips and advice on the best way to break free from the clutter and explains why staying organized is a struggle for most people. She elaborates on the effects of procrastination and the correlation of being organized to stewardship. Learn the importance of managing your time wisely and living an...
Apr 26, 2019•25 min•Ep. 69
Flooded with emails? Suffocated with too many meetings? A lot can definitely relate to this constant worry, which is frequently tripled up with swamped work. When everything is necessary, it is undeniably hard to prioritize which one comes first and takes your time. All of this pressure leads to one solution – time management. Founder and CEO of Real Life E® and named as one of the World’s Top 30 Time Management Professionals, Elizabeth Grace Saunders unquestionably got this covered as she break...
Apr 19, 2019•28 min•Ep. 68
Having a healthy work environment cannot be achievable without mastering the art of time management. In today’s hectic world, finding that balance is challenging, but once you discover your rhythm, there will be no room for toxicity. Kelli Calabrese, a wellness mompreneur and bestselling author, finds the calm in the chaos as she shares how entrepreneurs can juggle family, life, health, wealth, and more. As she reveals what not to include in your morning routine, Kelli gives life-changing pieces...
Apr 12, 2019•28 min•Ep. 67
Being busy isn’t synonymous to being productive. People are just busy but not productive when they are not able to achieve anything. However, you can save time and become efficient and productive with time management because they go side by side. Kevin Kruse, founder, and CEO of LEADx and New York Times bestselling author is an extreme productivity person and has written nine books around productivity and leadership. Kevin joins us to take a look into some of his books, particularly Great Leader...
Apr 05, 2019•37 min•Ep. 66
A lot of business owners aren’t able to grow well because they’re not attracting enough prospects. Entrepreneur and bestselling author Judy Weintraub says getting a book published is a great way to attract more of your ideal prospects and enable you to grow your business. Judy is the Founder of SkillBites, a book writing and publishing platform designed to help authors get their books written and published easily and quickly. She joins us in this episode to talk about how to position yourself as...
Mar 29, 2019•23 min•Ep. 65
How can a leader be effective and influential in a workforce packed with Millennials? Generations do come and go, and with that being said, how should leadership keep pace? Leadership coach of CEOs and business strategist John Dame uncovers the struggles leaders face in this Millennial age. In today’s generation where convenience is provided and job opportunities are easily given, he gives tips on how leaders could positively engage their people and have the right mindset in coaching to align co...
Mar 22, 2019•27 min•Ep. 64
People are always busy in their daily lives, living in this fast-paced world, but are they really productive? Our guest, Alex Genadinik, a three-time best-selling Amazon author, a business coach, and a successful entrepreneur reveals the top principles that stand out for him in his book, 20 Principles of Productivity. He shares how the process of elimination and mindfulness with self-assessment helped him to become more productive. He also pointed out that focusing on one principle at a time wil...
Mar 15, 2019•31 min•Ep. 63
Some of us just do not have it all together. We cannot be as organized as we want to be nor do we have the time to think about doing it. A self-confessed pig pen of organizers, Bearj Jehanian, author of Break Down the Walls to Success, introduces Trello, an easy to use tool that could help those who really need to clear the clutter of to-do lists, schedules, plans, and more. He talks about how putting stuff out from your head and into writing makes for better sleep which is a vital thing for all...
Mar 08, 2019•20 min•Ep. 62
There is so much noise in our everyday lives that cut across the way we go about the way we work. As entrepreneurs and business owners, it greatly helps to find that focus in order to perform our absolute best. Clarity coach Keara Palmay introduces us to sound therapy. With it, we can get into the zone and gather up the clarity we need in our minds. Keara presents how Brain.fm helped her achieve this. Different frequencies impact our states; and Brain.fm is a great tool that could bring you to y...
Mar 01, 2019•15 min•Ep. 61
Some, if not most, of us are good at procrastinating. We are well aware of how much it affects our productivity, yet we find ourselves bending backwards delaying what we should be doing. Mike Vardy, author, host, and founder of Productivityist, has created a way to help us out of that hole and into our productive selves. He shares the concept of time crafting, showing ways to make things easier to focus and structure plans. Lastly, Mike presents to us the awareness to balance between urgency and...
Feb 22, 2019•29 min•Ep. 60
Time management is an issue that plays an important part in accomplishing things that we have to accomplish, targets that we need to hit, or goals that we need to achieve. Paul Gallagher talks about proper time management and how it can help in hitting our goals right. He is creating a movement to help others better manage their life by combining project management techniques with personal development. He talks about frameworks that you need, setting your targets right, and having goals in each ...
Feb 08, 2019•25 min•Ep. 59
How many of us have a thousand emails sitting in our inbox, thinking that we’re going to get back to them one of these days? If you’re like most people, there’s a fat chance that you’ll never ever get to read every one of those emails. Frank Buck, author of Get Organized!, says everybody’s two biggies are losing weight and getting organized. Frank offers organization and time management solutions through his consulting firm. He shares what makes his book different from a lot of the other time ma...
Feb 01, 2019•30 min•Ep. 58