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Productivity with Zest

Jasmine Clarke

44 episodes

1 week ago

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 ...

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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 ...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/44)

Productivity with Zest

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 ...

1 week ago

44 minutes

Productivity with Zest

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...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

Productivity with Zest

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...

3 weeks ago

17 minutes

Productivity with Zest

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...

4 weeks ago

40 minutes

Productivity with Zest

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...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Productivity with Zest

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 e...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Productivity with Zest

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 ...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Productivity with Zest

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 bu...

1 month ago

37 minutes

Productivity with Zest

33 | How Fit Is Your Productivity? Take the Mini Fitness Test & Find Out

This 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, energy management, focus, planning, mindset… and when one is weak, you feel it. That’s when procrastination, overwhelm, or that “busy but s...

1 month ago

9 minutes

Productivity with Zest

32 | From Chaos to Calm: How Letting Go Boosts Your Productivity with Chloe Weatherhead

If 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, give it a tidy, and hand it back feeling calm, organised, and actually doable. We chat about: The two big mindset blocks that are wrecking your produc...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Productivity with Zest

31 | Brain Fog, Hot Flushes & To-Do Lists: Productivity in Perimenopause

Is 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 a business, leading a team, juggling kids, or simply trying to remember what day it is... this one’s for you. Together, we dig into: What peri...

3 months ago

33 minutes

Productivity with Zest

30 | You Don’t Need to Be Everywhere. Just Really Good Somewhere

What 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 clear on what actually moves the needle in my business, and then do those things really, really well. Lisa is a digital sales strategist and the f...

4 months ago

44 minutes

Productivity with Zest

29 | That Online Course You Forgot About? Let’s Actually Finish It.

You 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 about learning in a way your brain actually likes. I’ll show you how to: ✅ Block time like a boss (and actually stick to it) ✅ Take baby s...

5 months ago

13 minutes

Productivity with Zest

28 | Doomscrolling, Magic Vaults & Posting Like a Muggle

This 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 productivity tools ♻️ Why reusing content is smarter than reinventing the wheel every week 💬 The 4 “Cons” of social media that’ll a...

5 months ago

37 minutes

Productivity with Zest

27 | Forget the Overwhelm... The Productivity Gym Is Open

The 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 episode, I share: Why I created The Productivity Gym (and why it’s not like anything else out there)How the Productivity Fitness Test helps you pinpoint...

5 months ago

8 minutes

Productivity with Zest

26 | You Asked for More Support... Here’s What I Built For You

We’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 I created The Productivity Gym (TPG). The Productivity Gym is not a course, not more theory, and not about doing more. It’s a doing space, ...

6 months ago

13 minutes

Productivity with Zest

Season 1 Wrap-Up – What’s Next for Productivity with Zest?

We 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 work in a way that feels aligned, purposeful, and full of zest. 🎁 Have your say + win a £20 Amazon voucher! I’d love your thoughts as I plan what’s ...

7 months ago

5 minutes

Productivity with Zest

25 | SPECIAL - LIVE productivity coaching! Real Coaching, Real Talk: When Your Goal Needs a Rewrite

Lou 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 brilliant Lou through something I see time and time again: a well-meaning goal that turns out to be misaligned, overwhelming, or just plain unachieva...

7 months ago

41 minutes

Productivity with Zest

24 | Are You a "Meeting Junkie" Like Julie from HR?

Meetings 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 tackles the meeting problem head-on with practical solutions to regain control of your calendar and boost your productivity. I walk you through the es...

7 months ago

16 minutes

Productivity with Zest

23 | The Truth About Smart Decision-Making (It’s Not What You Think!)

We’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 (and how to prevent it) ✔️ The key signs that now isn’t the right time to decide ✔️ How to hit pause without falling into avoidance ✔️ Three simpl...

7 months ago

18 minutes