7 episodes

Welcome to the 'Productive Business Podcast,' I'm your host, Nora Conrad. If you're trying to balance a business with a fulfilling personal life, you're in the right place. In each episode, we'll unpack what it means to lead a productive and satisfying life, professionally and personally. We redefine productivity, focus on quality over quantity, and tailor systems that resonate with your goals.

The Productive Business Podcast Stephanie Nora Conrad

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Welcome to the 'Productive Business Podcast,' I'm your host, Nora Conrad. If you're trying to balance a business with a fulfilling personal life, you're in the right place. In each episode, we'll unpack what it means to lead a productive and satisfying life, professionally and personally. We redefine productivity, focus on quality over quantity, and tailor systems that resonate with your goals.

    TPBP: Building Systems with Stephanie Chrystal

    TPBP: Building Systems with Stephanie Chrystal

    Stephanie Chrystal, a systems strategist, discusses the importance of aligning business with lifestyle and customizing systems to fit individual needs. She emphasizes the need to choose tools and processes that complement personal goals and priorities, rather than being overwhelmed by the marketing hype of all-in-one solutions. Stephanie highlights the importance of finding tools that inspire and motivate, as well as designing systems for bad days. She also encourages small business owners to adapt corporate structures to fit their unique needs and values. Ultimately, she emphasizes the significance of starting with why and aligning business values with tools and services. In this conversation, Stephanie Chrystal and Stephanie Nora Conrad discuss the value of personalization and flexibility in systems, the importance of clearing mental load and creating mental space, and the need to compare oneself realistically. They also emphasize the importance of giving oneself grace and taking micro steps, as well as the benefits of taking breaks and resetting. Stephanie Chrystal shares her insight sessions and future projects as well.



    Key Takeaways


    Align your business with your lifestyle and choose tools that support your personal goals and priorities.
    Customize systems and processes to fit your individual needs and preferences.
    Design tools and workflows that inspire and motivate you to use them regularly.
    Adapt corporate structures and processes to fit the unique needs and values of your small business. Personalization and flexibility are valuable aspects of systems.
    Clearing mental load and creating mental space are crucial for productivity.
    Comparing oneself realistically is important for growth.
    Giving oneself grace and taking micro steps can lead to progress.
    Taking breaks and resetting can improve productivity and well-being.



    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    01:23 Helping Entrepreneurs Align Business with Lifestyle

    06:13 Balancing Organization and Aesthetics in Digital Tools

    07:20 Choosing Tools Based on Personal Needs and Priorities

    08:36 Using Tools that Inspire and Motivate

    09:10 Designing Systems for Bad Days

    10:29 Customizing Tools for Individual Workflows

    11:43 Adapting Corporate Structures for Small Businesses

    13:18 Creating Processes and SOPs Based on Business Needs

    14:40 Aligning Tools with Personal Values and Goals

    15:40 Navigating the Overwhelming Amount of Business Advice

    20:24 Finding Balance and Alignment in Business and Life

    23:05 The Importance of Starting with Why

    25:23 Balancing Corporate Tools with Small Business Needs

    26:38 Aligning Business Values with Tools and Services

    29:30 The Significance of Values in Small Business

    29:59 The Value of Personalization and Flexibility

    32:52 Systems as Living, Breathing Things

    36:02 Clearing Mental Load and Creating Mental Space

    39:05 Comparing Yourself Realistically

    41:07 Giving Yourself Grace and Taking Micro Steps

    44:37 Taking Breaks and Resetting

    48:40 Insight Sessions and Future Projects



    Connect with Stephanie Chrystal:


    Instagram: Stephanie Chrystal on Instagram
    Get Your Free Quarterly Planner: Free Quarterly Planner
    Learn more about Insight Sessions with Stephanie Chrystal: Insight Session with Stephanie Chrystal


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    • 52 min
    TPBP: PKMs and Productivity Apps with Beth

    TPBP: PKMs and Productivity Apps with Beth

    Nora Conrad interviews Beth from PKM Beth about personal knowledge management (PKM) and digital systems. Beth shares her journey into PKM and how it has transformed her life. She discusses her use of note-taking apps like Capacities and Notion and other tools that enhance her productivity and creativity.

    Beth emphasizes the importance of starting small and making incremental changes when organizing and growing a business. She also highlights the value of automation and the need to communicate PKM ideas in a way that is accessible to a wider audience. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the world of PKM and offers practical tips for implementing digital systems in business and personal life.



    Key Takeaways


    Personal knowledge management (PKM) and digital systems can be life-changing and help improve productivity and confidence.
    Note-taking apps like Capacities and Notion are valuable tools for organizing and managing information.
    Starting small and making incremental changes is key to organizing and growing a business.
    Automation can streamline business operations and free up time for more important tasks.



    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    01:17 Starting with PKM

    03:17 Personal Knowledge Management System

    04:37 Capacities: A Note-Taking App

    07:22 Notion: A Business Hub

    08:43 Getting Started with Notion

    10:07 Investing in Tools and Resources

    12:19 Starting and Growing a Business

    13:26 Getting Organized and Finding Order

    14:48 Starting Small and Making Incremental Changes

    16:39 Goals and Visions for the Year

    20:57 Automation in Business

    25:44 Communicating Ideas and Building a Community

    27:11 Conclusion



    Find Beth Online

    www.pkmbeth.com

    @pkmbeth


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    • 27 min
    TPBP: Sustainable Productivity and What it Means for Women

    TPBP: Sustainable Productivity and What it Means for Women

    In this conversation, Nora Conrad discusses the concept of sustainable productivity, which involves taking action and producing good things sustainably for your phase of life. She emphasizes redefining success based on individual goals and values rather than societal expectations.

    Nora also highlights the need to include everyday tasks, such as childcare and home maintenance, in productivity planning. She encourages listeners to recognize that productivity may look different in various life phases and to be kind to themselves during periods of slower growth. Additionally, Nora suggests seeking influencers and content creators whose lives align with one's own for more relevant productivity tips and strategies.



    Key Takeaways:


    Redefine success based on your own goals and values.
    Include everyday tasks in your productivity planning.
    Recognize that productivity may vary in different life phases.
    Be kind to yourself and avoid comparing your progress to others.
    Seek out influencers and content creators whose lives align with your own for more relevant productivity tips.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Productivity

    01:27 Identifying Success

    03:20 Planning Realistic Tasks

    06:11 Adapting to Life Phases

    07:36 Mindset Shift for Women and Mothers

    08:36 Finding Relevant Influencers


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    • 9 min
    TPBP: Sustainable Productivity & Success

    TPBP: Sustainable Productivity & Success

    In this episode, we're all about sustainable productivity. If you're juggling work, life, or even motherhood, this one's for you. We're diving into how to stay productive without burning out, finding that sweet balance between getting things done and taking care of yourself. I'll share tips on customizing your productivity system, the importance of purpose in your work, and why focusing on quality over quantity is crucial. Join me as we redefine success and find a productive rhythm that truly fits your life.



    Key Takeaways


    Sustainable productivity is about finding a productive rhythm that can sustain you over the long haul and avoiding burnout.
    Align your daily work with your core values and goals to make productivity more fulfilling.
    Personalize your productivity systems to fit your preferences and needs.
    Finding a balance and making adjustments is crucial when juggling productivity and parenting.
    Define success for yourself and make necessary adjustments to create a more sustainable life.



    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Productivity

    01:30 Finding Balance and Value in Daily Life

    02:29 Aligning Work with Core Values and Goals

    03:29 Personalizing Productivity Systems

    04:29 Sustainable Productivity with Kids

    05:25 Defining Success and Making Adjustments

    06:07 Challenges of Traditional Productivity



    Find Nora Online

    noraconrad.com

    @noraconrad


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    • 7 min
    TPBP: Passion, Priorities, and Parenthood with Amber Curtis, PhD

    TPBP: Passion, Priorities, and Parenthood with Amber Curtis, PhD

    Amber, the founder of Solutions for Simplicity, shares her journey of balancing a full-time job, motherhood, and running a business. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing and optimizing time to make room for what is important. Amber also discusses the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, including the need for self-care and building a supportive community. She provides practical tips and resources for moms who want to pursue their passions while managing their responsibilities.



    Key Takeaways


    Prioritizing and optimizing time is key to balancing multiple responsibilities.
    The myth of balance: Instead of trying to do it all, focus on what is most important to you.
    Self-care is crucial for mental and emotional well-being.
    Building a supportive community can provide encouragement and accountability.



    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Life Overview

    01:29 Struggles and Inspiration for Starting a Business

    03:02 The Myth of Balance and Prioritizing

    06:53 Optimizing Time and Setting Boundaries

    08:38 Finding Time for Passion Projects

    10:57 Overcoming Challenges and Prioritizing Self-Care

    13:26 Building a Supportive Community

    16:06 The Importance of Finding What You Enjoy

    17:13 Conclusion and Where to Find More Resources



    Find Amber Online

    Goal Slayer Gals™ Membership: goalslayergals.com

    Free Pinpoint Your Priorities Playbook: https://bit.ly/pyp-nora


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    • 20 min
    TPBP: Change Radically with Corinne

    TPBP: Change Radically with Corinne

    In this conversation, Nora Conrad interviews Corinne Guido-Powell, founder of Change Radically, about her coaching services and how she helps people make radical changes. They discuss balancing family and business, the importance of delegating and building a team, overcoming people-pleasing, and helping others chase their dreams. Corinne shares insights into her coaching program and process and practical steps for making a change. She also talks about her workbooks and resources and provides information on how to connect with her. The conversation concludes with a reminder to embrace rest and trust the process of personal growth.



    Key Takeaways


    Balancing family responsibilities and business goals requires flexibility and the ability to delegate tasks.
    Many people are held back from chasing their dreams by a focus on meeting the needs of others and people-pleasing.
    Coaching involves deep work and self-reflection, and the process of change is gradual and requires patience.
    Practical steps for making a change include noticing emotions and thoughts, and creating space for rest and self-care.
    Corinne offers workbooks and resources to complement her coaching services and help individuals on their personal growth journeys.



    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    00:48 Balancing Family and Business

    03:00 Delegating and Building a Team

    05:53 Overcoming People-Pleasing

    08:54 Helping Others Chase Their Dreams

    11:03 Coaching Program and Process

    16:11 Balancing Present and Future Goals

    19:37 Practical Steps for Making a Change

    22:35 Workbooks and Resources

    25:03 Connecting with Corinne

    27:42 Final Thoughts



    Find Corinne Online

    Empowered to Thrive Podcast

    Change Radically: changeradically.com

    Corinne on Instagram: @corinne_changeradically

    Grab her Workbooks: changeradically.com/shop


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    • 28 min

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