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.

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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

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(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.

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Find out more about The Productivity Gym - doors close on Friday 17th October.

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