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 Productivity Smarts is an audio podcast hosted by Gerald J. Leonard, a productivity expert who helps other professionals get more done. Each episode features an in-depth discussion or interview with top productivity experts, tips, and strategies to help you become more productive by leveraging neuroscience principles. Features: • Interviews with top productivity experts • Tips and strategies for getting more done • Interviews with people who are doing great things Benefits: • Learn how to get more done • Get inspired by others who are doing great things in their lives • Hear what they do to stay focused and motivated Want Free Personalized Coaching? Try My AI Neuro-Productivity Executive Coach GPT https://chatgpt.com/g/g-67f417d34dbc819187762515f7fb28ed-neuro-productivity-executive-coach-gpt Free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/productivity-smarts-worksheet Every Goal Is A Project, and Everyone Is A Project Manager worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/every-goal-is-a-project Discover How To Set Goals, Build A High-Performing Team, & Increase Productivity.... Starting Today!" https://workshop.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/optin1666905303826?_ga=2.21012029.741858075.1668537790-242233139.1659493194 www.productivitysmartspodcast.com2023 Développement personnel Economie Réussite personnelle
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    • Episode 134 - Unexpected Awakening with Laurie Jacobson

      Episode 134 - Unexpected Awakening with Laurie Jacobson
      Jan 29 2026
      How can a 22 day silent retreat at a Buddhist monastery transform trauma, mindset, and daily productivity? In this episode of Productivity Smarts, Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Laurie S. Jacobson, certified health coach, motivational speaker, and author of Unexpected Awakening: 22 Days at a Buddhist Monastery Freed Me from Abuse, for a powerful conversation on transformation, resilience, and holistic productivity. Laurie shares her raw and inspiring journey of leaving an emotionally abusive marriage at age 43 and finding unexpected refuge in a silent meditation retreat at a Buddhist monastery. What began as a one week stay stretched into 22 days due to a snowstorm and ultimately changed the course of her life. Through silence, mindfulness, Buddhist teachings, and compassionate human connection, Laurie experienced profound shifts in awareness, self trust, and purpose. Together, Gerald and Laurie explore how silence sharpens listening and emotional intelligence, why productivity breaks down when mental and emotional blocks go unaddressed, and how small baby steps can dissolve feelings of being stuck. They discuss habit stacking, trusting the process like a GPS rerouting, and why integrating mind, body, and spirit leads to sustainable productivity beyond rigid to-do lists and short term motivation. The conversation also dives into how meditation helps surface repressed emotions, how consistency outperforms inspiration, and why a strong why is essential for long term health, creativity, and meaningful change. Laurie explains how habits naturally piggyback across physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions, creating momentum while preventing burnout and overwhelm. If you are interested in turning adversity into growth, building mindful habits, or redefining productivity through holistic well being, this is a must listen. What We Discuss [00:00] Podcast introduction [02:01] Introduction to Laurie S. Jacobson [02:33] Favorite music and personal background [04:07] Journey to becoming a health coach [05:39] Transformation at the Buddhist monastery [06:11] The power of silence and listening [08:40] Overcoming mental and emotional obstacles [10:38] Dealing with feeling stuck [12:55] The GPS analogy for getting unstuck [15:32] Integrating physical, mental, and spiritual growth [18:44] Building consistency and support systems [19:42] Maintaining follow through and creating habits [23:24] The importance of knowing your why [23:53] Host's personal story and motivation [26:36] How to connect with Laurie S. Jacobson [27:33] Podcast closing and call for reviews Notable Quotes [06:35] "Silence is so powerful. And I think what it does is it makes you a better listener." – Laurie Jacobson [07:19] "When one of your senses is lost, the other senses get magnified." – Laurie Jacobson [07:46] "When you focus on listening, you are able to pick up on the intent of what people are saying and the emotions." – Laurie Jacobson [11:36] "I'm a big believer in baby steps. Slow and steady wins the race." – Laurie Jacobson [12:27] "The hardest thing is starting." – Laurie Jacobson [14:50] "You have to have faith and trust that once you start moving forward that you'll find the satellite." – Laurie Jacobson [25:41] "Spend a lot of time focusing on the why." – Gerald J. Leonard [25:58] "The bigger your why, the more powerful it's going to pull you." – Laurie S. Jacobson Resources and Links Laurie Jacobson Website: https://lauriesjacobson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-s-jacobson-b6271b13/ Book – Unexpected Awakening: 22 Days at a Buddhist Monastery Freed Me from Abuse Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Mentioned in the episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds
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      29 min
    • Episode 133 - The New Choice Effect with Gina Trimarco Klauder

      Episode 133 - The New Choice Effect with Gina Trimarco Klauder
      Jan 13 2026
      Did you know quick, courageous decisions can unlock clarity, confidence, and real progress in life and in work, especially when you approach them in creative, improv-inspired ways? In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard reconnects with longtime friend and former coach Gina Trimarco Klauder, a leadership strategist, international bestselling author, improv comedian, and founder of Carolina Improv Company. Together, they explore how improv-inspired decision-making helps leaders and professionals break free from analysis paralysis and adapt in times of uncertainty. The conversation centers on Gina's latest book, The New Choice Effect: How to Make the Right Decisions Quickly Without Overthinking, which blends improv principles, neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and real-life vulnerability to show how "improvised intelligence" leads to clearer, more confident decisions. Drawing from decades of experience in leadership development, entrepreneurship, and improvisational theater, Gina explains why waiting for the "perfect" choice often keeps people stuck, and how making any thoughtful choice creates clarity and progress. Gerald and Gina dive into the power of intuition, the impact of environment on creativity and healing, and why creativity is often trained out of us over time. They also unpack practical tools like "Yes, and" thinking and the "New Choice" game for disrupting stuck mental patterns and building adaptive decision habits. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed by decisions, navigating AI disruption or economic uncertainty, or leading through change. Productivity is not about perfect plans. It is about choosing, learning, and choosing again with confidence. What We Discuss [00:00] Introduction to Gina Trimarco Klauder [06:49] Motivation behind the book [08:18] Improv, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence [12:45] Book structure and story hooks [13:40] Using improv to navigate professional uncertainty [14:49] The "follow your feet" principle [15:52] Yes, and validating self and others [16:48] Origin of The New Choice Effect [17:52] Intuition, facts, and the science of improv [18:59] Improv and stroke recovery [19:32] Gerald's health journey and environment [22:00] Team adaptation for inclusivity [23:34] Supportive environments and healing [24:55] Self-advocacy and team learning [26:11] The cyclical nature of growth [26:40] Building adaptive decision habits [27:37] Experimentation in leadership and life [29:47] Improv training exercise: Problem solved [30:16] Science of improv and creativity decline [34:15] Cross-industry creativity examples [35:14] Einstein, music, and creativity [35:30] Practical takeaway: Index card exercise [36:16] Improv, learning, and innovation [37:25] Know a little about a lot [38:25] AI validation and unique thought leadership [40:18] The new choice effect as a skill [41:15] Overcoming analysis paralysis [42:40] GPS analogy and moving forward [43:45] Closing remarks Notable Quotes [07:32]  "The problem with improv is, sometimes I feel like people don't take it seriously as an emotional intelligence skill."– Gina Trimarco Klauder [14:42] "When you spend so much time in the 'what if,' you can't live in the now." – Gina Trimarco Klauder [15:37] "If you move, something will happen." – Gina Trimarco Klauder [17:29]  "You have to keep changing what you say until you don't hear new choice anymore."– Gina Trimarco Klauder [20:52] "Our mental, physical, social, and emotional environment can turn genes on or off." – Gerald J. Leonard [30:28] "You have to disrupt the brain and try something different that you've never tried." – Gina Trimarco Klauder [42:16] "Every decision is a right decision because it leads you to the next one." – Gina DiMarco [43:00] "Sometimes the universe doesn't move for us until we move." – Gina Trimarco Klauder Resources Gina Trimarco Klauder Website: https://ginatrimarco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginatrimarco/ Book – The New Choice Effect: How to Make the Right Decisions Quickly Without Overthinking Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds
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      46 min
    • Episode 132 - Neurogiving with Cherian Koshy

      Episode 132 - Neurogiving with Cherian Koshy
      Jan 6 2026
      How can understanding neuroscience transform your decision-making and productivity? In this episode of Productivity Smarts, Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Cherian Koshy, author of Neuro Giving: The Science of Donor Decision Making, for a thought-provoking conversation that explores how neuroscience, decision science, and generosity shape productivity, leadership, and burnout prevention. Cherian shares how decades of work in nonprofit leadership led him to uncover the hidden neurological drivers behind trust, motivation, and decision-making. Together, Gerald and Cherian unpack why humans are not rational beings but rationalizing ones, and how understanding the brain's shortcuts can immediately improve focus, energy management, and meaningful work. The conversation dives into reframing productivity, aligning work with purpose, avoiding burnout through intentional structure, and designing environments where creativity and collaboration thrive. Cherian explains how urgency and constant stress drain the brain, why rest and downtime are essential for creativity, and how leaders can build trust-based cultures that unlock collective intelligence. This episode is a powerful reminder that productivity isn't about doing more. It's about working in harmony with how the brain actually functions.  If you're interested in learning more about how to influence and persuade or work with people based on how their brains work and not against it, this episode is a must listen. What We Discuss [00:00] Introduction to Cherian Koshy [04:32] Origins of Neurogiving and its research-driven approach [05:17] Book success as a USA Today bestseller [06:55] Emotions in decision-making and rationalizing afterward [08:42] Applying neurogiving concepts to employee time and commitment [10:17] How decision science improves productivity [10:33] The brain as a low-battery phone: heuristics and energy management [12:14] Heuristics and reframing habits [14:43] Reframing identity and limiting beliefs [15:48] Avoiding burnout through meaning and relief valves [19:26] Prioritizing needle-moving tasks with a "vacation tomorrow" hack [21:44] Neuroscience of creativity: space, rest, and eliminating distractions [26:40] Designing trust-based work environments for focus and collaboration [31:11] Donor identity, trust, and parallels to employee engagement [33:54] Tools for building team trust and ownership [36:41] Value of handwriting and planners for offloading the brain [37:20] One key idea: Mindfulness of subconscious shortcuts [39:00] Closing remarks Notable Quotes [07:19] "We're not rational beings, we're rationalizing beings." – Cherian Koshy [10:38] "The brain is like a cell phone that's always working under 1% battery life." – Cherian Koshy [13:10] "Reframing the things that we don't want to do as key concepts." – Cherian Koshy (referencing Owen Fitzpatrick) [18:53] "Burnout requires your brain to be able to see the place where it has urgency sees hope or a relief valve." – Cherian Koshy [22:53] "Our brains actually need rest and downtime in order to create." – Cherian Koshy [27:34] "Create an environment where they create curiosity amongst team members." – Cherian Koshy [37:29] "We're less in control of how our brains work than we think we are." – Cherian Koshy Resources Cherian Koshy Website: https://www.cheriankoshy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriankoshy/ Book – Neuro Giving: The Science of Donor Decision Making Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Mentioned in the episode: Daniel Kahneman (System 1 & System 2 thinking) Atomic Habits by James Clear Owen Fitzpatrick (Behavioral Scientist) Exactly What to Say by Phil Jones Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds
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      40 min
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