Productivity with Zest

Jasmine Clarke
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Productivity with Zest (formally Productivity Hacks) – The podcast for busy business owners and professionals who want to get more of the important stuff done....without burning out. If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, constantly feel like there’s not enough time, or just want to make work (and life!) feel lighter and more manageable, you’re in the right place. I’m Jasmine Clarke, a Productivity Strategist & Business Coach, and I help overwhelmed professionals and business owners create systems that work for them so they can get more done in less time and still have space for what really matters. Each episode is short, practical, and packed with actionable strategies to help you work smarter, beat procrastination, and find a rhythm that actually feels good. No hustle culture. No rigid routines. Just realistic, effective ways to be productive on your terms. Hit subscribe and let’s bring more clarity, focus, and zest to your work and life!

  1. 41 | Stop Doing More, Do What Matters: Productivity Lessons from My Dad, Dr John Kirkby CBE

    OCT 27

    41 | Stop Doing More, Do What Matters: Productivity Lessons from My Dad, Dr John Kirkby CBE

    In this very special father-and-daughter episode, I sit down with my dad, Dr John Kirkby CBE to talk about productivity, resilience and purpose that lasts a lifetime. John is the Founder of the Isaiah 61 Movement and Christians Against Poverty, an international charity that’s helped thousands of people break free from debt and find hope again. He’s a three-time Sunday Times Best Leader award winner, Honorary Doctor of Bradford University, been awarded a CBE and one of the most mission-driven people I know. But this story didn’t start with titles or accolades. After losing his dad as a teenager, facing financial collapse and the breakdown of his marriage, John was completely lost. Then a friend shared life, faith and Jesus with him and that moment changed everything. Thirty years on, he’s channelled that transformation into work that now helps others rebuild too. Together we explore: 💡 How “There is a better way” became his lifelong productivity mantra 🚫 Why doing less is often the most productive move you can make 🎯 What it means to live mission-critical only, and how to apply it in your own work 💬 The art of collecting “no’s” and turning them into lessons 💛 Why kindness to yourself might just be the ultimate productivity skill It’s part masterclass, part heart-to-heart, and packed with perspective for anyone who’s ever tried to juggle ambition, purpose and family life. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going through setbacks, or how to focus on what really matters when life gets noisy, this one’s for you. Message me! Let’s Stay Connected! Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going - connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Grab Your Freebie: Productivity Mini Fitness Test - How fit is your Productivity? Take the quiz now and take targeted action If this episode helped you, I’d love it if you could rate it and leave a quick review - it makes a huge difference! Just drop me a note if you do at jasmine@zestproductivity.com so I can say thanks. 🔔 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Hit Follow and share this with a friend who needs it!

    45 min
  2. 40 | One Plan to Rule Them All. Nah - Just Pick Something and Stick to It

    OCT 16

    40 | One Plan to Rule Them All. Nah - Just Pick Something and Stick to It

    Ever found yourself drowning in planners, apps, or endless to-do lists yet somehow still feeling unorganised? You’re not broken. You’re just over-planned and under-focused. In this birthday episode of Productivity with Zest (yes - the podcast turns 1 this week 🎉), Jasmine shares a sneak peek from the More Zest private podcast inside The Productivity Gym® - all about simplifying your planning so it actually works for you. Inside this episode: 🗂️ The “planning audit” - how to spot what’s really not working 🧭 Why you don’t need to overhaul everything - just zoom in on one area 🌿 How to define what organised looks and feels like for you (not Pinterest) ⚡ One small tweak to try this week to bring calm and clarity back to your system 📝 Reflection questions to help you realign instead of reinvent You’ll leave this episode with: ✅ A simple reset to make your planning sustainable ✅ Permission to stop chasing the perfect system ✅ A clear focus for your next productivity “rep” 💪 Want more? This sneak peek comes from More Zest, the private podcast inside The Productivity Gym®, where members train their productivity fitness step by step — from planning and focus to energy, boundaries, and procrastination habits. 🚪 The doors are open until Friday 17 October, then not again until 2026. Join here → zestproductivity.com/tpg Message me! Let’s Stay Connected! Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going - connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Grab Your Freebie: Productivity Mini Fitness Test - How fit is your Productivity? Take the quiz now and take targeted action If this episode helped you, I’d love it if you could rate it and leave a quick review - it makes a huge difference! Just drop me a note if you do at jasmine@zestproductivity.com so I can say thanks. 🔔 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Hit Follow and share this with a friend who needs it!

    13 min
  3. 39 |  Stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap

    OCT 13

    39 |  Stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap

    (Sneak Preview from More Zest, the private podcast from inside The Productivity Gym®) Ever feel like you’re doing all the things but still exhausted by mid-afternoon? Or that you're snapping at your partner, inhaling snacks, or staring blankly at your screen, not because you're lazy, but because you’re just done? This episode is all about one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) pieces of productivity: Energy Management. We’re not talking bubble baths or vague “self-care.” We’re talking about practical ways to stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap, and start working with your natural rhythms instead of against them. Inside this episode: ⚡️ The 3 sneaky energy traps draining your productivity 🎙 A real-life story where Jasmine got it totally wrong (and what she'd do differently) 💛 Simple, science-backed ways to protect your energy, even on full days 🔁 The “energy scan” tool to help you notice your natural highs and lows You’ll leave this episode with: 🔎 Awareness of what’s actually draining you 💡 One small shift to test this week ✅ Permission to pause without guilt 💪 This sneak peek is from inside The Productivity Gym®, where we train your productivity fitness step-by-step, from Energy and Focus to Boundaries, Systems, and Procrastination Habits. When you join, you’ll start with your Productivity Fitness Test, get your personalised roadmap, and access: 💬 Group coaching sessions 🎯 Monthly “Core Workout” workshops 💻 Weekly co-working bursts (Productivity HIITs) 🎧 The full More Zest private podcast library 🧭 Self-coaching kits to help you apply what you learn Doors to The Productivity Gym® are open right now (from 10th October until 17th) and the earlier you join, the more bonuses you unlock: the Productivity Power Pack, Planner Packs, and exclusive Focus Audio Tracks from my latest masterclass. 👉 Join here: zestproductivity.com/tpg If you are listening and the doors are currently closed, I open them a few times a year so use this same link to get on the waitlist. Because you deserve to stop leaking energy, stop feeling stretched, and start working in a way that actually fits your life. Message me! Let’s Stay Connected! Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going - connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Grab Your Freebie: Productivity Mini Fitness Test - How fit is your Productivity? Take the quiz now and take targeted action If this episode helped you, I’d love it if you could rate it and leave a quick review - it makes a huge difference! Just drop me a note if you do at jasmine@zestproductivity.com so I can say thanks. 🔔 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Hit Follow and share this with a friend who needs it!

    17 min
  4. 38 | Productivity When You’re Not in Control: Outcomes, Trust & the Not-To-Do List with Edd Parker

    OCT 6

    38 | Productivity When You’re Not in Control: Outcomes, Trust & the Not-To-Do List with Edd Parker

    What happens to your productivity when the results don’t sit neatly in your own hands? In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend (and brilliant human) Edd Parker, Product Innovation Manager at Christians Against Poverty. Edd has worked everywhere from Tanzania to the UK leading digital transformation projects, but his focus is always on people first, problems second. Together we dive into:  🍋 Why productivity is about outcomes not outputs (and why your to-do list might be leading you astray). 🍋 How to stay effective when you’re working in a matrix team or relying on people you don’t directly manage. 🍋 The truth that “organisations move at the speed of trust” and what that means for your meetings, handovers, and relationships. 🍋 The power of creating a Not-To-Do List (yes, you read that right!) to protect your focus and stop spinning plates that aren’t yours. 🍋 And of course… what South Park’s underpants gnomes can teach us about productivity (because why not?). This conversation is packed with practical insights and a good dose of fun, all about keeping your productivity flowing when you’re not the one holding all the strings. Message me! Let’s Stay Connected! Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going - connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Grab Your Freebie: Productivity Mini Fitness Test - How fit is your Productivity? Take the quiz now and take targeted action If this episode helped you, I’d love it if you could rate it and leave a quick review - it makes a huge difference! Just drop me a note if you do at jasmine@zestproductivity.com so I can say thanks. 🔔 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Hit Follow and share this with a friend who needs it!

    40 min
  5. 37 | Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No

    OCT 1

    37 | Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No

    We’re taught that yes is good and no is bad. Yes feels helpful, friendly, positive. No feels sharp, awkward, and guilt-inducing. But... not every yes is a good yes. In this sneak peek from More Zest (the private podcast inside The Productivity Gym®), I’m digging into why some yeses actually drain your time, energy, and joy and how learning to say an Excellent No can transform the way you work and live. In this episode, you’ll discover: The hidden cost of a “Terrible Yes” (and how to spot when you’re about to give one).The psychology behind why saying no feels so hard, from negativity bias to the “yes reflex.”Simple phrases and rules you can use to buy time before answering.Why every no is actually a yes to something else that matters.How to say no with kindness and clarity, without guilt.Your challenge this week: pay attention to your yeses. Pause before answering, notice when you’re saying yes out of obligation, and start practising your Excellent Nos. Because protecting your time and energy isn’t selfish, it’s what makes space for the wholehearted, intentional yeses that truly light you up. Links & Next Steps 📝 Download the free Zest in Action Self-Coaching Guide for this episode 🚀 Join my FREE 5-Day Focus Challenge starting 6th October💪 Get full access to More Zest + every Zest in Action kit inside The Productivity Gym → join the waitlist for when the doors open Message me! Let’s Stay Connected! Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going - connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Grab Your Freebie: Productivity Mini Fitness Test - How fit is your Productivity? Take the quiz now and take targeted action If this episode helped you, I’d love it if you could rate it and leave a quick review - it makes a huge difference! Just drop me a note if you do at jasmine@zestproductivity.com so I can say thanks. 🔔 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Hit Follow and share this with a friend who needs it!

    14 min
  6. 36 | Business Done Right: Smart Productivity Tips for Network Marketers (and other businesses alike!) with Anna Green

    SEP 29

    36 | Business Done Right: Smart Productivity Tips for Network Marketers (and other businesses alike!) with Anna Green

    If you’ve ever found yourself faffing about on Canva, “researching” on social media, or pouring hours into busywork that doesn’t actually move the needle then this one’s for you. I’m joined by the brilliant Anna Green, founder of Direct Selling Success and host of the Direct Selling Success Podcast. Anna helps business owners (especially network marketers) ditch the hustle, set boundaries, and build businesses that actually fit into real life, without burning out in the process. Inside this episode:  🍋 The four simple things that really matter in business (and why everything else is just noise) 🍋 How to spot productivity traps like scroll holes and “panic posting” before they derail your day 🍋 Why boundaries are your best defence against burnout (and how to stick to them without guilt) 🍋 Anna’s brilliant pocket-of-time strategy for getting results in just 10 minutes 🍋 What to do when you’ve got a team… but they’re draining your energy instead of driving results This conversation is packed with honesty, practical tips, and the reminder we all need: productivity isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most and giving yourself permission to drop the rest. 🔗 Connect with Anna Green: Website: Direct Selling SuccessPodcast: Direct Selling SuccessSocials: @annagreenMessage me! Let’s Stay Connected! Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going - connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Grab Your Freebie: Productivity Mini Fitness Test - How fit is your Productivity? Take the quiz now and take targeted action If this episode helped you, I’d love it if you could rate it and leave a quick review - it makes a huge difference! Just drop me a note if you do at jasmine@zestproductivity.com so I can say thanks. 🔔 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Hit Follow and share this with a friend who needs it!

    38 min
  7.  35 | Stop Shaming Yourself: Procrastination is a Signpost, Not a Sin

    SEP 22

     35 | Stop Shaming Yourself: Procrastination is a Signpost, Not a Sin

    Join my FREE 5-Day Fierce Focus Challenge starting 6th October and reset your focus! Procrastination isn’t laziness – it’s a signal. In this special sneak peek from More Zest (my private podcast inside The Productivity Gym®), we’re diving into procrastination with a totally fresh perspective. Instead of beating yourself up for putting things off, what if you treated procrastination as a signpost pointing you to what’s really going on? In this episode, you’ll hear: Why procrastination is not a time management problem but an emotion regulation problem.The 4 hidden signals procrastination might be sending you: fear, misalignment, lack of clarity, or low energy.Practical ways to respond – from lowering the stakes with a “bad first draft,” to breaking down vague tasks, to working with your natural energy rhythms.How to spot the difference between helpful procrastination (incubation) and harmful procrastination (open loops that drain your energy).A simple 3-step process to diagnose your own procrastination and take the right next step.Remember – procrastination is not a flaw, it’s feedback. Once you decode it, you can move forward with less shame and a whole lot more clarity. Links & Next Steps 🎧 Listen back to Productivity with Zest Episode 5: Procrastination Unpacked: Why We Delay and How to Break the Cycle for even more practical strategies.📝 Want to go deeper? Inside The Productivity Gym®, this episode comes with a Zest in Action Kit to help you reflect and apply what you’ve learned.⏳ Doors to The Productivity Gym® reopen mid-October – join the waitlist here 🚀 Before then, join my FREE 5-Day Fierce Focus Challenge starting 6th October and reset your focusMessage me! Let’s Stay Connected! Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going - connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Grab Your Freebie: Productivity Mini Fitness Test - How fit is your Productivity? Take the quiz now and take targeted action If this episode helped you, I’d love it if you could rate it and leave a quick review - it makes a huge difference! Just drop me a note if you do at jasmine@zestproductivity.com so I can say thanks. 🔔 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Hit Follow and share this with a friend who needs it!

    14 min
  8. 34 | From Scroll Holes to Focus Wins: Real Productivity with ADHD Tendencies with Rachel Beck

    SEP 15

    34 | From Scroll Holes to Focus Wins: Real Productivity with ADHD Tendencies with Rachel Beck

    Ever fallen down a scroll hole and told yourself it was 'research'? (Yep, guilty 🙋‍♀️). If distraction is your middle name, you’re going to love this episode. I’m joined by the brilliant Rachel Beck - entrepreneur and founder of Vigor Vitamins, who brings a refreshingly honest take on productivity when your brain has a mind of its own. Rachel shares what it’s really like to run a business while navigating ADHD tendencies, procrastination, and the constant pull of distraction… and how she’s built clever coping strategies along the way. Inside this episode: 🍋 Why recognising your non-negotiables is the secret to staying on track 🍋 How to spot your red flags when you’re slipping into distraction (and what to do about it) 🍋 Practical hacks to stop the doom-scroll and reset your focus fast 🍋 Why 'eat the frog' really does work (even if it feels gross) 🍋 The role of dopamine, fitness, and fun in keeping your brain productive This is one of those conversations where you’ll laugh, nod along, and walk away with real-life strategies to help you swap distractions for focus wins. 🔗 Connect with Rachel: Website: Vigor Vitamins LinkedIn: Rachel Beck Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube, Facebook: @vigorvitaminsMessage me! Let’s Stay Connected! Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going - connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Grab Your Freebie: Productivity Mini Fitness Test - How fit is your Productivity? Take the quiz now and take targeted action If this episode helped you, I’d love it if you could rate it and leave a quick review - it makes a huge difference! Just drop me a note if you do at jasmine@zestproductivity.com so I can say thanks. 🔔 Don’t Miss the Next Episode! Hit Follow and share this with a friend who needs it!

    38 min
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Productivity with Zest (formally Productivity Hacks) – The podcast for busy business owners and professionals who want to get more of the important stuff done....without burning out. If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, constantly feel like there’s not enough time, or just want to make work (and life!) feel lighter and more manageable, you’re in the right place. I’m Jasmine Clarke, a Productivity Strategist & Business Coach, and I help overwhelmed professionals and business owners create systems that work for them so they can get more done in less time and still have space for what really matters. Each episode is short, practical, and packed with actionable strategies to help you work smarter, beat procrastination, and find a rhythm that actually feels good. No hustle culture. No rigid routines. Just realistic, effective ways to be productive on your terms. Hit subscribe and let’s bring more clarity, focus, and zest to your work and life!

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  • Creator
    Jasmine Clarke
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
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    © 2025 Jasmine Clarke, ‘Zest Productivity’
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