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Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces author and Real Estate professional David Wooding, a husband and father of three, who discusses his memoir Sixty, Not Out. Wooding explains he wrote th…

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Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie introduces author and real Estate professional David Wooding, a husband and father of three, who discusses his memoir Sixty, Not Out. Wooding explains he wrote the book as Therapy after losing a substantial amount of Money in an investment-visa that turned out to be a scam, a burden he hid for years until Depression affected his Family. The book includes difficult topics and reflections from childhood, Travel, modeling, and relationships, aiming to reach people struggling behind a smile and show that adversity can be character-building. He defines “prod…

In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie shares key takeaways from her conversation with career coach Jerry D. Goldstein, a former lawyer who identified his unique value proposition and built a care…

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In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie shares key takeaways from her conversation with career coach Jerry D. Goldstein, a former lawyer who identified his unique value proposition and built a career helping others grow. Dr. Christie encourages listeners to ask trusted family, friends, or colleagues, “When you think of me, what do you think of?” to better understand how others experience their strengths. She explains that knowing your unique value proposition helps you “sell” yourself and create work you genuinely enjoy, referencing the book Spilling The Career Tea and a personal s…

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews career development strategist, mentor, and author Jerry Goldstein about building a career rooted in confidence and happiness. Jerry shares how people o…

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Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews career development strategist, mentor, and author Jerry Goldstein about building a career rooted in confidence and happiness. Jerry shares how people often feel stuck because life layers “software” of experiences and expectations, and explains how to decompress, connect past experiences, and identify a personal unique value proposition. He describes discovering his own strengths during the pandemic—networking and helping students—after his wife noticed he was happier Coaching than practicing law, which led him to pivot into professional…

In this Productive Joy: The Recap episode, Dr. Christie revisits her conversation with London-based TV personality Esther Stanhope, highlighting Esther’s vibrant energy and her work helping people b…

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In this Productive Joy: The Recap episode, Dr. Christie revisits her conversation with London-based TV personality Esther Stanhope, highlighting Esther’s vibrant energy and her work helping people become the best versions of themselves by making their strengths visible. Dr. Christie encourages a mid-year 2026 goal check-in, sharing how a visible “bingo card” of goals helped her celebrate wins like completing a 5K. She discusses “Cynical Cyril,” the inner critic that fuels impostor syndrome and self-doubt, and urges listeners to quiet that voice, recognize their value, and share thei…

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie has a very special guest, Esther Stanhope. An author, personal impact coach, and former BBC producer who has interviewed major celebrities and was recently diagno…

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Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie has a very special guest, Esther Stanhope. An author, personal impact coach, and former BBC producer who has interviewed major celebrities and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. They discuss imposter syndrome and Esther’s “voice of doubt,” which she names “Cynical Cyril,” plus a story about interviewing George Clooney that highlights how even famous people are only human. Esther explains how she spent years behind the scenes and now helps leaders—especially women, diverse talent, and technical professionals—become more visible at work without…

In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie highlights guest Teri Chilcoat, an HR expert and author of Surviving the Toxic Workplace: From an HR Insider: How to Reclaim Your Power, Peace, and Happiness…

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In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie highlights guest Teri Chilcoat, an HR expert and author of Surviving the Toxic Workplace: From an HR Insider: How to Reclaim Your Power, Peace, and Happiness. Christie shares that the book’s eight chapters emphasize “self” themes—self-awareness, self-control, self-care, self-acceptance, and self-empowerment—framing toxic workplace survival as taking ownership of how you show up in the environment. She challenges a victim mentality, noting that people often give away their power and rely on hope instead of choosing action. Christie applies t…

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews Teri Chilcoat—an HR expert, author, and “Clarity creator”—about surviving a toxic workplace by focusing on self-awareness, self-control, and se…

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Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews Teri Chilcoat—an HR expert, author, and “clarity creator”—about surviving a toxic workplace by focusing on self-awareness, self-control, and self-care. Teri emphasizes that even when you can’t quit, you always have options, including building skills, pursuing hobbies, or creating a practical roadmap from a calm, rational mindset. Her book, Surviving the Toxic Workplace, centers on personal accountability, reclaiming power, and choosing how to react when leaders lack self-awareness, while also explaining how managers can improve throug…

In this Productive Joy Dr. Christie highlights guest Courtney Hamm’s message that leadership is not tied to age but to awareness, reading the room, and putting people first. Courtney models modern l…

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In this Productive Joy Dr. Christie highlights guest Courtney Hamm’s message that leadership is not tied to age but to awareness, reading the room, and putting people first. Courtney models modern leadership by mentoring the next generation within her organization, showing how people can help those who are a few steps behind them. Dr. Christie reflects on how many young adults feel they should have all the answers, but real Growth comes from being willing to ask questions, learn, and understand your role instead of trying to be good at everything. She connects this to creating “productive …

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews Courtney Hamm, an efficiency expert and “chaos coordinator” at The Solution, an association management company. Courtney shares how early leadershi…

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Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews Courtney Hamm, an efficiency expert and “chaos coordinator” at The Solution, an association management company. Courtney shares how early leadership traits, musical theater, and a Texas A&M orientation leadership role prepared her to manage small-to-mid-size 501(c)(6) associations—handling events, finances, membership, and marketing for clients, including two groups of high-level family law attorneys. She explains what associations and association management companies do and discusses overcoming imposter syndrome through confidence, ea…

In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie highlights executive coach Laurie Maddalena’s message that real leadership requires shifting from fixing to facilitating, focusing on enabling change rathe…

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In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie highlights executive coach Laurie Maddalena’s message that real leadership requires shifting from fixing to facilitating, focusing on enabling change rather than controlling it. The episode emphasizes that many leaders are promoted without leadership training, which can lead to insecurity, micromanagement, and diminished teams. Dr. Christie argues that everyone is a leader—at work, home, and in community roles—and challenges listeners to lead in a direction worth following by putting people first. In a tough job market, leaders should prioritiz…

Today Dr. Christie welcomes executive coach and leadership development consultant Lori Maddalena to discuss how leaders can be more productive and intentional with their time to enjoy life outside wor…

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Today Dr. Christie welcomes executive coach and leadership development consultant Lori Maddalena to discuss how leaders can be more productive and intentional with their time to enjoy life outside work. Lori shares her path from untrained first-time manager to VP of HR, then launching her coaching business 18 years ago after earning a coaching certification and experiencing company value misalignment. Key leadership coaching themes include defining success, clarifying 3–5 key results vs. a long job description, and focusing on what only the leader can do—especially coaching and developing…

In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie highlights guest Croft Edwards, a 25-year Army veteran and author of The Liquid Accordion, discussing how the body and mind work together and how daily habit…

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In this Productive Joy recap, Dr. Christie highlights guest Croft Edwards, a 25-year Army veteran and author of The Liquid Accordion, discussing how the body and mind work together and how daily habits are always “practice” that either move you toward desired outcomes or keep you stuck. The key takeaway is to practice intentionally—whether that’s Exercise, breathwork, getting off the couch, or choosing joy—because repetition builds skill in whatever you do most. Croft defines productive joy as “flow,” a friction-free state, which connects to the Intentionality Group’s focus on …