The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

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...

Summary
In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun discusses the misconceptions surrounding productivity, particularly the toxic belief that working harder equates to being more productive. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality in productivity and challenges the common myth that busyness equals productivity. Chris highlights the prevalence of low impact tasks that consume time without yiel...

Summary
The conversation explores the inter-connectedness of personal and professional goals, emphasizing the importance of balance in achieving true happiness and fulfillment. It highlights how focusing solely on one aspect can lead to a sense of emptiness.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:52 Three Pillars of Wholistic Productivity
05:32 A Closer Look at the Three Pillars
07:26 Balancing Professional, Pe...

Summary
In the inaugural episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, host Chris LeBrun introduces the concept of Wholistic Productivity, emphasizing a balanced approach to achieving personal, professional, and purpose-driven goals. He shares his journey towards understanding productivity, highlighting the toxic views that have historically surrounded the concept. The episode outlines the principles of Wholistic Productivity,...

Just one week from the official launch of The Wholistic Productivity Podcast! Can you believe it? It's almost here!

My question in this bonus episode is about your biggest challenge with productivity. When you have a clear understanding of the challenge you can find the right solution.

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We're just two weeks away from the official launch of The Wholistic Productivity Podcast! Make sure you're subscribed.

My question today is what area of life are you setting the most goals? Is it at work, at home, or somewhere else? Check out the episode and I'll share why it's important to understand where you're setting the most goals.

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The Wholistic Productivity Podcast will launch on April 1st (no joke). While we count down the weeks till launch day, here's a bonus episode for you to enjoy.

In this bonus episode, we'll look at how an understanding of when you're most productive can help you maximize your productivity.

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Check out what Wholistic Productivity is all about and how it can help you accomplish all the goals in your life. On this podcast, I'll challenge you to ditch your toxic ideas about productivity and adopt a new, healthy approach. 

Listen as we provide practical strategies to help you dream big, plan smart, and live fully.

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