Productivity with Zest

Productivity with Zest (formally Productivity Hacks) – The podcast for busy business owners and professionals who want to get more of the important stuff done....without burning out. If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, constantly feel like there’s not enough time, or just want to make work (and life!) feel lighter and more manageable, you’re in the right place. I’m Jasmine Clarke, a Productivity Strategist & Business Coach, and I help overwhelmed professionals and business owners create systems that work for them so they can get more done in less time and still have space for what really matters. Each episode is short, practical, and packed with actionable strategies to help you work smarter, beat procrastination, and find a rhythm that actually feels good. No hustle culture. No rigid routines. Just realistic, effective ways to be productive on your terms. Hit subscribe and let’s bring more clarity, foc

Productivity with Zest is a business podcast hosted by Jasmine Clarke, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jasmine Clarke hosts Productivity with Zest, a business show with 44 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  41 | Stop Doing More, Do What Matters: Productivity Lessons from My Dad, Dr John Kirkby CBE

  Oct 27, 202545 minS2

  <p>In this very special father-and-daughter episode, I sit down with my dad, <b>Dr John Kirkby CBE</b> to talk about productivity, resilience and purpose that lasts a lifetime.</p><p>John is the <b>Founder of the Isaiah 61 Movement</b> and <b>Christians Against Poverty</b>, an international charity that’s helped thousands of people break free from debt and find hope again. He’s a <b>three-time Sunday Times Best Leader award winner</b>, <b>Honorary Doctor of Bradford University</b>, been awarded a CBE and one of the most mission-driven people I know.</p><p>But this...

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  Episode #15

  40 | One Plan to Rule Them All. Nah - Just Pick Something and Stick to It

  Oct 15, 202513 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>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 <b>The Productivity Gym®</b> - all about simplifying your planning so it actually works for you.</p><p>Inside this episode:<br/>🗂️ The “planning audit” - how to spot what’s really not working<br/>🧭 Why you don’t need to overhaul everything - just zoom in on one ar...

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  Episode #14

  39 |  Stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap

  Oct 12, 202517 minS2

  <p>(Sneak Preview from More Zest, the private podcast from inside The Productivity Gym®)</p><p>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?</p><p>This episode is all about one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) pieces of productivity: <b>Energy Management.</b></p><p>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 star...

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  Episode #13

  38 | Productivity When You’re Not in Control: Outcomes, Trust & the Not-To-Do List with Edd Parker

  Oct 5, 202540 minS2

  <p>What happens to your productivity when the results don’t sit neatly in your own hands?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend (and brilliant human) <b>Edd Parker</b>, 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.</p><p>Together we dive into:<br/> 🍋 Why productivity is about outcomes not outputs (and why your to-do list might be leading you astray).<br/> 🍋 How to stay effective when you’re working in a <b>matrix t...

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  Episode #12

  37 | Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No

  Sep 30, 202514 minS2

  <p>We’re taught that yes is good and no is bad. Yes feels helpful, friendly, positive. No feels sharp, awkward, and guilt-inducing.</p><p>But... <b>not every yes is a good yes.</b></p><p>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 <b>Excellent No</b> can transform the way you work and live.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll discover:</p>The hidden cost of a “Terrible Yes” (and how to spot...

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