Productive Joy

Dr. Christie McMullen
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Welcome to Productive Joy with Dr. Christie. I'm your host, Christie McMullen, and together we are going to make sure we turn fun into action. How will we do that? By thoughtfully taking AIM. AIM stands for Analyze Improve Move. We're going to analyze the things that you're currently doing that you're like, I probably could find more joy in this. We're going to improve on those things by listening to experts and learning all kinds of new ways to do business. And then we're going to move. It is time to learn and grow together...let's do this.

  1. 1d ago

    Choosing the Clear Water & More From David Wooding

    In this Productive Joy: The Recap, the host reflects on David Wooding and his book Sixty, Not Out, emphasizing that life isn’t “butterflies and bubbles,” but people can choose whether to learn from adversity or be consumed by it. She shares a pastor’s idea of focusing on the promise rather than rehearsing the problem, and illustrates it with a story about wading through murky water to reach clear blue water by keeping her eyes on what was ahead. She highlights Wooding’s practice of talking with older people in the grocery store and truly listening, noting that small conversations can be someone’s only daily interaction. The episode challenges listeners to use their influence to help others move from “murky” moments to clearer ones, take action on what they know, and turn small steps into meaningful change. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome and Recap 00:28 Choosing the Good 01:14 Promise Over Problem 01:51 Muddy Water Lesson 03:07 Why Productive Joy 03:36 Talking to Strangers 04:19 Your Murky to Clear Challenge 05:00 Final Push to Action   #ProductiveJoy #PodcastRecap #DavidWooding #SixtyNotOut #PositiveMindset #Resilience #GrowthMindset #OvercomingAdversity #ChooseHope #FocusOnTheGood #MentalStrength #PersonalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #MindsetShift #TakeAction #SmallStepsBigImpact #Encouragement #Motivation #PurposeDrivenLife #CommunityCare #KindnessMatters #ActiveListening #MakeADifference #RealisticOptimism #LifeLessons

    6 min

  2. 4d ago

    Sixty Not Out with David Wooding

    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 “productive joy” as nurturing joy through effort, advises leaders to stay true to core values while compromising wisely, and emphasizes resilience, community, and checking in deeper with others.  Visit sixtynotout.com and Amazon for the book.  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:53 Why This Story Matters 01:52 Writing as Therapy 06:32 What the Book Offers 10:34 Defining Productive Joy 13:11 Life Lessons and Balance 18:13 Advice Through Friction 22:14 Where to Find the Book 23:11 Rapid Fire Questions 25:11 Final Takeaways and Wrap  #ProductiveJoy #PodcastEpisode #DavidWooding #SixtyNotOut #Memoir #MentalHealth #Resilience #LeadershipMindset #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingAdversity #FinancialStress #InvestmentScam #JayPeak #FamilyLife #Authenticity #Vulnerability #CoreValues #MindsetShift #TherapeuticWriting #SelfAwareness #WorkLifeBalance #PositiveHabits #EmotionalWellbeing #CommunityConnection #Inspiration

    30 min

  3. Jun 19

    Find Your Unique Value Proposition and More From Jerry D. Goldstein

    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 story about her kindergarten-teacher daughter losing her job due to seniority-based cuts.  Email: christie@intentionalitygroup.com  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to the Recap 00:20 Gerry’s UVP Challenge 01:04 A Lesson From My Daughter 01:56 Spilling the Career Tea 02:47 What Productive Joy Means 03:03 Fun Meets Action 03:40 Choose the Good 04:45 Reach Out and Connect 05:14 Final Nugget to Action

    6 min

  4. Jun 16

    Spilling the Career Tea with Jerry Goldstein

    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 development and eventually Fordham. Jerry explains his coaching approach using active listening, reflecting back “what I’m hearing,” and finding a path of least resistance. He discusses writing Spilling the Career Tea from recurring themes in hundreds of his sessions.. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:48 Career Confidence Hook 01:43 Rebuilding Career Software 04:30 Unique Value Proposition 06:40 Ask Your Network 09:45 Pivot From Law 12:50 Defining Productive Joy 15:18 Coaching Through Listening 17:55 Writing the Book 19:17 Spilling the Career Tea 23:26 Rapid Fire Round 24:38 Final Career Gold  #careercoach #careerdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #uniquvalueproposition #careeradvice #careerconfidence #jobsearchtips #networking #mentorship #studentcareer #youngprofessionals #careerchange #careertransition #workhappiness #worklifebalance #productivitypodcast #leadershipdevelopment #authenticity #activelistening #careerstrategy #experientiallearning #personaldevelopment #fordham #spillingthetea #productivejoy

    27 min

  5. Jun 12

    Silencing Self-Doubt, and Mid-Year Goal Reset & More From Esther Stanhope

    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 their gifts. Acknowledging rapid change across industries in 2026, she challenges listeners to actively look for the good, embrace visibility, and lean into their unique value. She previews next week’s interview with Jerry D. Goldstein and invites listeners to email christie@intentionalitygroup.com for support. Episode highlights: 00:00 Welcome and Recap Setup 00:19 Meet Esther Stanhope 00:56 Midyear Goals Reset 02:09 Celebrate Small Wins 02:30 Silencing Cynical Cyril 03:53 You Are Worth It 05:37 Finding the Good in Change 06:22 Be Visibly Brilliant 06:46 Next Week and Unique Value 07:23 Reach Out and Final Challenge  #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #SelfImprovement #MindsetMatters #PositiveMindset #ConfidenceBuilding #SelfBelief #VisiblyBrilliant #PersonalBranding #ThoughtLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #BeSeenBeHeard #OwnYourVoice #ShareYourGifts #ImposterSyndrome #OvercomeSelfDoubt #BelieveInYourself #YouAreEnough #SelfWorth #InnerConfidence #GoalSetting #GoalAchievement #SuccessMindset #CelebrateWins #PersonalDevelopment #ProductiveJoy #FindTheGood

    9 min

  6. Jun 9

    Being an Impact Guru is Doable with Esther Stanhope

    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 “showing off,” emphasizing the difference between sharing value and self-promotion.  She and Dr. Christie also talk about her book, Visibly Brilliant (following Goodbye Glossophobia on public speaking) as a guide to gaining recognition, promotions, and opportunities through presence and contribution. They discuss productive joy, and Esther talks about being productive in a flow state, and shares practical habits like gratitude, yoga, and simple routines to reset on hard days. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Meet Esther Stanhope 01:08 Imposter Syndrome and VOD 02:43 George Clooney Storytime 04:39 From Behind Scenes to Spotlight 06:16 ADHD Diagnosis Journey 09:27 Introducing Visibly Brilliant 11:41 Invisible Superhero at Work 12:45 Showing Off vs Sharing 14:12 Me to We Mindset 15:15 Sharing vs Showing Off 15:49 Invisibles in Social Media 17:56 Unearthing Hidden Talent 20:04 Defining Productive Joy 21:41 Flow State and Balance 22:55 How to Find Esther 24:04 Rapid Fire Questions 25:46 Gratitude on Hard Days 28:21 Key Takeaway and Challenge

    30 min

  7. Jun 5

    Self-Care. Taking Back Control and More with Teri Chilcoat

    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 the message beyond work to toxic relationships, friendships, food, or self-talk, and encourages shifting from “I have to” to “I get to” and “I choose to,” especially heading into summer.  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:36 Self Power Over Toxicity 02:12 Take Control This Summer 03:26 Stop Assuming Ask Questions 04:07 Reach Out for Coaching 04:48 Final Self Empowerment 05:03 Thanks and Call to Action

    6 min

  8. Jun 2

    Surviving a Toxic Work Environment Starts with YOU with Teri Chilcoat 

    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 through EQ, communication, and training. She shares how gossip worsened her situation and how gratitude and perspective shifts can change workplace stress. Teri defines productive joy as helping others reach “aha” moments and offers her book via Amazon and a free two-chapter sample by texting POWER to 33777. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Meet Teri Chilcote 00:42 You Always Have Options 01:41 Roadmap Out of Stuck 02:52 Why the Book Focuses on Self 05:54 Managers and Self Awareness 07:58 Leading Up to Toxic Leaders 12:09 Gratitude and Taking Back Power 14:48 Defining Productive Joy 16:54 Puzzle Mindset and Book Resources 18:35 HR Myths and Real Role 22:14 Rapid Fire and Final Takeaway 25:07 Put It Into Action  #LeadershipDevelopment#LeadershipSkills#PeopleFirstLeadership#EffectiveLeadership#LeadershipMindset#ManagerTraining#LeadershipCoaching #WorkplaceCulture#HealthyWorkplace#ToxicWorkplace#EmployeeExperience#PositiveWorkCulture#WorkplaceWellbeing#PsychologicalSafety #CareerGrowth#CareerDevelopment#ProfessionalDevelopment#CareerCoaching#PersonalGrowth#WorkplaceSuccess #SelfAwareness#EmotionalIntelligence#SelfLeadership#GrowthMindset#MindsetShift#SelfEmpowerment#PersonalDevelopment #HumanResources#HRLeadership#EmployeeEngagement#FutureOfWork #ProductiveJoy#PurposeDrivenLeadership Workplace Culture, Career Growth & Professional Development, Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence, HR & Employee Engagement, Productive Joy & Purpose

    26 min
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Welcome to Productive Joy with Dr. Christie. I'm your host, Christie McMullen, and together we are going to make sure we turn fun into action. How will we do that? By thoughtfully taking AIM. AIM stands for Analyze Improve Move. We're going to analyze the things that you're currently doing that you're like, I probably could find more joy in this. We're going to improve on those things by listening to experts and learning all kinds of new ways to do business. And then we're going to move. It is time to learn and grow together...let's do this.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Christie McMullen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    298
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Christie McMullen
  • Show Website
    Productive Joy

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