The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

Mental wellness isn’t just about getting through a crisis—it’s about developing the resilience, awareness, and tools to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and hope.

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun talks with Mario Broussard II, a licensed clinical social worker and mental wellness advocate, about the importance of tending to your emotional well-being before you hit a breaking point. 

Mario sha...

What does it look like to lead with deep empathy—and turn that compassion into tangible, global impact?

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun speaks with nonprofit entrepreneur Lauren Lombard about her work supporting vulnerable populations in Haiti, Uganda, and Tanzania. Lauren shares how she’s built meaningful relationships across cultures, navigated complex challenges, and remained centered on human ...

What do mountain summits and million-dollar fundraising goals have in common?

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun sits down with nonprofit leader and mountain climber Joy McKee for an inspiring conversation about what it really takes to lead well, achieve goals, and keep showing up when the trail gets steep—literally and figuratively.

Joy shares her journey through leadership in the nonprofit world, ho...

Even before world #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 British Open, he made headlines for his surprising take on winning. “The satisfaction doesn’t last long,” he said.

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, productivity coach Chris LeBrun unpacks Scheffler’s viral comments and explores how they reflect a deeper truth about the limits of professional success. From million-dollar tournaments to 11th-hour fundrais...

It doesn’t matter how great your planner is or how detailed your productivity strategy may be—if you don’t take action, none of it works.

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun shares the one non-negotiable strategy every productivity system depends on: taking action. Drawing inspiration from Mel Robbins’ “5 Second Rule” and decades of experience in fundraising and goal-setting, Chris explores the differ...

n this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun explores a powerful mindset shift that can dramatically transform how you measure success, sustain motivation, and experience joy along the way.

Drawing inspiration from the book The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, Chris explains why most people unknowingly measure progress the wrong way—through what’s missing (the gap)—and how this lead...

In this powerful episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris welcomes leadership strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker Pierre Quinn. Named one of the Global Gurus’ Top 30 Leadership Professionals, Pierre shares how ideation, emotional intelligence, and storytelling are core to modern leadership. From fundraising and higher education to pastoring and entrepreneurship, Pierre’s journey is a masterclass in turning ...

We’re almost officially halfway through the year—how are your goals holding up?

In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, we introduce the RESET framework, a powerful five-step mid-year check-in process that will help you realign your goals, optimize your systems, and take meaningful action. Whether you're ahead of schedule, feeling behind, or have completely pivoted, this is the perfect time to stop, reflect, and ...

Who are you—really? In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, we dig into the complex and powerful topic of identity to learn how self-perception shapes productivity and purpose. 

From baseball fandom to job titles to life purpose, your sense of self affects everything—including your productivity. We'll share personal stories, psychological insights, and key questions to help you explore the many layers of your ide...

Are meetings and emails draining your time and energy? In Episode 13 of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, we dive into two of the most notorious productivity killers: poorly run meetings and out-of-control email habits. You’ll learn how these common workplace tools quietly sabotage your focus, creativity, and margin—and what practical steps you can take to reclaim your time.

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What happens after you achieve a goal? In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, we explore the powerful mindset shifts that keep you growing even after you’ve hit your target. From the myth of "arrival" to the truth about continuous progress, you'll learn why sustainable success depends on more than just setting SMART goals—it’s about building a mindset of momentum.

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• Why achieving a g...

Ever wonder why you're not productive? All of the reasons for poor productivity can be summarized into four categories.

This is Part Two of our two-part conversation. We will look at the other two categories of reasons why we aren't productive--skills and time. Of course, we'll also look at some practical strategies to counteract some of the things that causes our productivity to dip.

As part of this conversation we&ap...

Ever wonder why you're not productive? All of the reasons for poor productivity can be summarized into four categories.

In Part One of this two-part conversation, we look at the first two categories--motivation and organization--to understand some of the things that reduce our productivity. Of course, we'll also look at some practical strategies to counteract some of the things that causes our productivity to dip.

We'l...

Habits and routines are powerful tools you can use to increase your productivity. They take away some of the high-level thinking usually required for tasks and let you put important tasks on auto-pilot.

This episode explores the relationship between habits and routines, emphasizing how habits serve as anchors for building intentional routines. I also talk about the process of layering actions onto these habits to create a structured...

In this conversation, Chris discusses the detrimental effects of toxic productivity mindsets and the importance of restoring balance in a hustle-driven society. He emphasizes that the traditional 'rise and grind' mentality can lead to burnout and is not sustainable in the long run. 

Instead, he introduces the concept of Wholistic Productivity as a way to combat these issues and promote a healthier approach to work and life...

In this conversation, Chris discusses the importance of setting daily priorities and how to effectively manage tasks to enhance productivity. He introduces the concept of T3P (Top Three Priorities) to help individuals focus on significant tasks that contribute to their overall strategy rather than getting bogged down by smaller, less impactful activities. 

We also discuss the concept of tracking anything that distracts us from accom...

Being intentional and organized about achieving your goals is critical to your success. This means regularly checking in on your goals to see where you are on the Goal Roadmap, and plotting the next part of your journey.

I do this each week with my Sunday Strategy planning session. In this episode I introduce the Sunday Strategy process for mapping out an intentional week. It only takes about 15 minutes a week, but it creates much m...

This episode of The Wholistic Productivity Podcast explores the challenges of setting goals. Large goals can be especially overwhelming, leaving you unsure where to start. This can put your success at jeopardy. 

We'll start with a recap of SMART goals and why they are a great framework to use when creating your goals. To take things to the next level, I'll introduce the Goal Roadmap as a solution to help break down these g...

Summary
This conversation explores the distinctions between goals, projects, and tasks, emphasizing their roles in achieving objectives. Goals represent the destination, projects outline the strategy to reach that destination, and tasks provide the specific actions needed to execute the strategy.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:40 Understanding Goals, Projects, and Tasks
07:09 How They All Work Together
08:40 Defi...