Welcome to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast that celebrates the real stories, unexpected turns, and unique skills that shape self-employed life. I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead — virtual assistant, support expert, and founder of Andiamo Business Assistance, where I provide tailored small business support to freelancers, founders, and the self-employed. Each week, I sit down with inspiring guests to explore the personal experiences and professional lessons that have added ‘strings to their ...
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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 c ...
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Law, Life, and Leading with Empathy: Sarah Barr-Young’s Story
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26:40🎙️ In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the brilliant Sarah Barr-Young, a respected family lawyer based in Harrogate. Sarah leads the Harrogate office of Jones Myers and is known for her calm, clear, and compassionate approach to helping people navigate one of life’s toughest moments—relationship breakdowns. From finances and famil…
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Manu Thomas The Artist in the Clinic: Innovation through Imagination
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23:36In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the incredibly multi-talented Manu Thomas—founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, dedicated NHS professional, and prize-winning artist. Manu’s story is a brilliant example of how diverse passions can come together to create something truly impactful. With a strong background in Primary Care, a…
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41 | Stop Doing More, Do What Matters: Productivity Lessons from My Dad, Dr John Kirkby CBE
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44:52In 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…
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Victoria Spencer; Authenticity as Your Business Superpower
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39:11In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the wonderful Victoria, whose career has been all about helping people thrive—in schools, in health and wellbeing, and even in government. Now, she’s bringing all of that experience together to support women building businesses that truly fit who they are. Victoria takes a unique approach, blend…
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40 | One Plan to Rule Them All. Nah - Just Pick Something and Stick to It
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12:41Ever 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 Productivit…
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39 | Stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap
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16:48(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 th…
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38 | Productivity When You’re Not in Control: Outcomes, Trust & the Not-To-Do List with Edd Parker
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40:16What 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 …
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Empowering Women Through Movement: The Story Behind Sarah Clough's Vitality Blueprint
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21:11In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the inspiring Sarah Clough—a Pilates teacher, educator, and coach who’s on a mission to help women take charge of their bone health, vitality, and long-term wellbeing. With a background rooted in movement and education, Sarah brings a refreshing and science-backed approach to women’s health—supp…
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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 a…
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36 | Business Done Right: Smart Productivity Tips for Network Marketers (and other businesses alike!) with Anna Green
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37:41If 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 ma…
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35 | Stop Shaming Yourself: Procrastination is a Signpost, Not a Sin
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13:42Join 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, w…
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Anna Clewlow Full Circle: Passion, Purpose & a Little Bit of Running
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25:47In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the amazing Anna, whose career journey is anything but ordinary—and all the more inspiring because of it. After more than two decades in housing, Anna was suddenly made redundant in 2024. But instead of seeing it as the end of the road, she saw it as a fresh start. Armed with expertise in market…
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34 | From Scroll Holes to Focus Wins: Real Productivity with ADHD Tendencies with Rachel Beck
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37:39Ever 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 share…
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33 | How Fit Is Your Productivity? Take the Mini Fitness Test & Find Out
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9:23This week I’m back with a solo episode - just you and me - and we’re looking at one of my favourite topics: productivity fitness. Think of productivity like a muscle. You wouldn’t expect to run a marathon without training.... the same goes for how you work. Your productivity is made up of different “muscles” - things like prioritisation, boundaries…
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Unlocking Your True Self: Psychology, Astrology & Human Design with Laura McDermott
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30:06Welcome to Strings to Your Bow, the podcast that celebrates the skills and stories behind the self-employed! I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead—virtual assistant, support expert, and proud founder of Andiamo Business Assistance, where we specialise in small business support and helping the self-employed thrive. Each week, we chat with incredible gues…
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32 | From Chaos to Calm: How Letting Go Boosts Your Productivity with Chloe Weatherhead
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38:12If your to-do list is starting to look like the world’s longest shopping list and you’re wondering how on earth you’re meant to get it all done… this one’s for you. This week I’m joined by Chloe Weatherhead, founder of Andiamo Business Assistance and all-round behind-the-scenes business lifesaver. Chloe’s the kind of VA who can take your chaos, giv…
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Dani McCormack - The Power of Resilience Lessons from Dani's Journey
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17:52What happens when creativity meets resilience? You get Dani—the multi-talented entrepreneur behind MyVibe VA. After nearly a decade of self-employment, Dani has done it all—from designing dreamy wedding florals to renovating homes and now launching a thriving VA and business coaching company that empowers others to grow with intention. In this epis…
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Hayley Levene - Leading with Heart: How Values Drive Business Decisions
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37:07🎙️ Welcome to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast where we explore the stories behind the skills, and the personal journeys that shape the unique “superpowers” of our guests. I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead, founder of Andiamo Business Assistance, and today I’m joined by the brilliant Hayley — a brand builder with more than 15 years of experience in…
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Bob Gomersall - A blueprint for a better life and a better way of doing business
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25:15🎙️ Welcome back to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast that explores how life experiences shape the skills (or superpowers!) that drive business success. I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead, founder of Andiamo Business Assistance, and today I’m joined by the fascinating Bob Gomersall — a former physics teacher, academic, entrepreneur, and now, published…
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Karen Jacques-Yu - Sourdough and Second Chances: Living Life after 40
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28:53🎙️ Welcome to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast where we explore how personal experiences shape powerful skills (or “superpowers”) that fuel success in business and beyond. In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Karen — a lifestyle and nutrition coach on a mission to help women navigate big career transitions with confidence, clarity, and ba…
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Caroline Towers - Living an Electrifying Life: Caroline’s Guide to Balancing Passion and Business
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18:19🎙️ Welcome to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast where we explore how life’s personal twists and turns shape the unique “superpowers” that fuel business success. I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead, founder of Andiamo Business Assistance, and this week I’m joined by the powerhouse that is Caroline — a multi-passionate entrepreneur, author, and business…
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Cecilia Costello The Art of Storytelling Photography : Elevating Female Entrepreneurs
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23:02📸 Welcome back to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast where we unpack how life’s personal experiences shape the unique skills (or superpowers) that drive business success. In the final episode of season 3 I’m joined by the brilliant Cecilia Costello — a talented storytelling photographer who’s on a mission to help female entrepreneurs show up, shine,…
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The Building Blocks of Success: Terry Murphy’s Story
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35:05Welcome to season 2 of Strings to Your Bow — the podcast where we uncover the personal stories and experiences that shape our guests’ unique skills (aka their superpowers) and how those talents fuel their business success. In this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to Terry Murphy, a seasoned sales pro and strategic growth expert with over 30 ye…
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Candy Squire-Watt - Solutions Over Problems: How Hypnotherapy Fuels Business Success
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27:13Welcome to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast where we uncover the real-life experiences that shape our guests' unique skills (or as we like to call them, their superpowers!) and how those strengths drive success in business and beyond. In this episode I’m joined by Candy, founder of Pebble Hypnotherapy. After studying psychology and working in the …
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Tracy Wood - Feel It to Heal It: Why Emotions Are Your Greatest Superpower
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30:36Strings to Your Bow — the podcast where we explore the powerful stories behind people’s unique skills (aka their superpowers!) and how those experiences have shaped their business journeys. In the first episode of season 3 I’m joined by someone truly inspiring — Tracy Ann Wood. Tracy is a Counsellor, Teacher, and Heal Your Life® Coach who helps suc…
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Personal Growth Meets Professional Success: Jacqui Taylor's Story
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31:35Welcome to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast where we explore how real-life experiences shape the unique skills (or “superpowers”) that fuel business success. In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Jacqui Taylor, creator of Inner Source. Jacqui launched her Substack in 2023 with a clear mission: to build a gentle, welcoming community where wri…
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Reclaiming You: From Overwhelm to Empowerment with Alex from Intent Coaching
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33:36Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're spinning too many plates? You're not alone—and this episode is for you. 🎧 In the final episode of season 1 of Strings to Your Bow, I'm joined by Alex, the powerhouse coach behind Intent Coaching. Alex specialises in helping women step out of the chaos and into clarity—regaining control, setting strong boun…
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Lucy Hall - Sober Strength and Sporting Success: The Journey to TimeFit Tuition
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39:05Welcome to Strings to Your Bow, the podcast where we explore how our guests’ personal experiences have helped them develop unique skills—or superpowers—and how those superpowers have fuelled their business success. This episodes guest has had an incredible and diverse career journey. Starting with a deep passion for Classics, she studied at Wadham …
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Welcome to Strings to Your Bow! This podcast explores how our guests’ personal experiences have shaped their unique skills—or superpowers—and how those strengths have driven their business success. In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Rachel, who founded Account-ant (Yorkshire) in 2021. Rachel’s mission is to help sole traders confidently…
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🎙️ Hey there, and welcome to Strings to Your Bow! I’m Chloe Weatherhead, your host and the proud owner of Andiamo Business Assistance. This podcast dives into how our guests’ personal experiences have shaped their unique skills—or superpowers—and how those strengths have fuelled their business success. In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by M…
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This is the podcast where we explore how personal experiences shape the unique skills—or superpowers—that drive our guests’ business success. In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie, founder of The Messy Coach, which launched in 2021. Jamie is a brilliant work/play coach, supporting self-employed people and freelancers to shift their work-life dynamic…
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🎙️ Welcome to Strings to Your Bow! I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead, proud owner of Andiamo Business Assistance. This is the podcast where we explore how personal experiences shape the unique skills—or superpowers—that fuel our guests’ business success. In the first ever episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the brilliantly creative Helen H…
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Michael Pollington - Breaking the Mould: Being Yourself in Work and Life
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35:20🎙️ Welcome to Strings to Your Bow! I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead, founder of Andiamo Business Assistance, and this is the podcast where we explore the personal stories that shape professional success. Each week, we uncover the experiences that have helped our guests develop unique skills—or superpowers—and how those strengths drive the work they…
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Anisa Lewis - Values in Action: Building a Business That Reflects Who You Are
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23:14💬 Welcome to Strings to Your Bow—the podcast that uncovers the personal stories behind professional success. Each week we meet incredible individuals who’ve turned life’s challenges and experiences into powerful skills—or superpowers—that shape the way they do business. In this episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Anisa Lewis, founder of Positive P…
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Beth Hughes - Connecting Through Authenticity: The Power of Personal Stories in Business
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26:05🌿 Welcome to Strings to Your Bow—the podcast where we explore the life experiences that shape our guests’ unique skills, or superpowers, and how those strengths fuel their business journeys. I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead, and in this episode I’m joined by the inspiring Beth, a Nutritional Therapist and Registered Nutritionist with a master’s deg…
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The Courage to Be Yourself: Jane Grey on Personal Growth and Leadership
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25:22Welcome to Strings to Your Bow—the podcast that uncovers the personal experiences behind the unique strengths that drive business success. In this episode I’m joined by the inspiring Jane Gray. Jane is the founder of This Lighthearted Life, a business she launched in 2021 with a heartfelt mission: to help women break free from fear and self-doubt, …
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Jessica Townend - Blooming Beyond Limits: Helping Clients Thrive Through Hypnotherapy
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19:49In this episode I’m joined by the amazing Jess — a highly experienced hypnotherapist, single mum of boys, and all-round powerhouse. Jess blends deep professional knowledge with lived experience, working 1:1 with clients, teaching hypnotherapy, and supervising others in the field. She’s especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients—p…
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31 | Brain Fog, Hot Flushes & To-Do Lists: Productivity in Perimenopause
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33:44Is it brain fog… or just your to-do list playing tricks on you? In this powerful and practical episode, I am joined by Vikki Ellison, Advanced Menopause Specialist Nurse Practitioner and founder of the Calm Menopause & Wellbeing Clinic, to explore the real impact of perimenopause and menopause on how we work, think, and feel. Whether you're running…
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30 | You Don’t Need to Be Everywhere. Just Really Good Somewhere
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44:52What if the secret to more sales wasn’t doing more... but doing less, better? After chatting with this week’s guest, I found myself seriously rethinking how often my love of efficiency turns into just ticking things off the to-do list, without enough thought, intention, or breathing space. Lisa York challenged me (in the best way) to slow down, get…
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29 | That Online Course You Forgot About? Let’s Actually Finish It.
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13:14You know the one. You signed up with the best intentions. It felt like this was going to be the thing. But now it’s somewhere between Module 1 and "Where did I put that login again?" In this episode of Productivity with Zest, we are going to explore how we take courses and actually learn from them, because it’s not about cramming more in, it’s abou…
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28 | Doomscrolling, Magic Vaults & Posting Like a Muggle
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37:47This one’s part productivity chat, part wizardry. I’m joined by the brilliant Amy Downes – the Content Wizard herself – for a refreshingly real convo about juggling business, mum life, and social media without losing your mind or your mission. We dive into: 📱 How to scroll mindfully (and stop frying your brain) 🧙♀️ The Hogwarts Express of producti…
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27 | Forget the Overwhelm... The Productivity Gym Is Open
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8:47The doors are officially open! This is your invitation to join The Productivity Gym, a completely different kind of membership for business owners, professionals, and anyone tired of trying to figure it all out on their own. No more abandoning planners after two weeks. No more trying to fix everything at once. No more doing it alone. In this episod…
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26 | You Asked for More Support... Here’s What I Built For You
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13:27We’re back! In this special Season 2 opener, I’m sharing the top takeaways from the podcast listener survey, what to expect in this new season, and revealing a BIG announcement… Introducing: The Productivity Gym. Sweat Less, Achieve More. Tired of learning productivity tips but struggling to follow through? You’re not alone… and that’s exactly why …
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Season 1 Wrap-Up – What’s Next for Productivity with Zest?
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5:09We did it – Season 1 is complete! 🎉 After 6 months, 25 episodes, nearly 3,500 downloads, and listeners from 385 cities across 49 countries, I’m officially wrapping up Season 1 of Productivity with Zest. In this short announcement episode, I share the journey we’ve been on so far—from quick productivity hacks to exploring what it really means to wor…
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25 | SPECIAL - LIVE productivity coaching! Real Coaching, Real Talk: When Your Goal Needs a Rewrite
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41:17Lou thought she knew her goal... until this coaching session flipped everything. What if the goal you’ve been working towards isn’t actually serving you? What if it’s not even fully yours? In this experimental episode, I’m lifting the lid on something I’ve never done before on the podcast – a real, raw coaching session. You’ll hear me coach the bri…
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24 | Are You a "Meeting Junkie" Like Julie from HR?
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16:05Meetings are devouring our workdays at an alarming rate. The average UK worker spends over 23 days annually in meetings—almost an entire working month! When we honestly examine our calendars, many of us discover that meetings consume more than half our available work time, forcing us to complete actual tasks during personal time. This episode tackl…
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23 | The Truth About Smart Decision-Making (It’s Not What You Think!)
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18:43We’re often told that decisive people get ahead—quick decisions, fast action, no hesitation. But what if I told you that sometimes, the most productive move you can make is to pause a decision? In this episode, we’re diving into the hidden power of deferring a decision with purpose. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why decision fatigue drains your productivity (an…
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22 | 'The New Commute': How to Mentally Clock Out When Working from Home
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19:26In this episode of Productivity with Zest, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges remote workers face: mentally clocking out at the end of the day. With 41% of people in the UK working from home at least part-time, it’s all too easy to fall into the 'always-on' trap - where work bleeds into your evenings and weekends, leaving you feeling burn…
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21 | 5 Steps to Stop Work from Invading Your Life & Reclaim True Rest
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19:33You’ve closed your laptop, left the office (or at least your desk), and told yourself you’re done for the day… yet your brain has other ideas. 👉 You’re mentally replying to emails while brushing your teeth. 👉 You’re replaying a conversation from earlier. 👉 You’re worrying about tomorrow’s to-do list instead of enjoying your evening. Sound familiar?…
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20 | Experimenting with Productivity - Finding What Works for You
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16:11Ever tried a productivity hack that just didn’t work for you? 🙋♀️ Maybe you love structure, but time-blocking made you feel trapped. Or you tried digital planning, only to realise you need the feel of pen and paper. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to productivity! In this episode, we’re diving into productivity experiments…
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