The Productivity Shift

This show is your inside look at the conversations happening between the consultants, coaches, and strategists who work with small business owners and team leaders like you.Every episode, I sit down with an expert who works behind the scenes with people like you. We talk about how to get clear on what matters most, make real progress, and get everyone else on board for the ride.Because you're not just running a business. You're carrying the mental load of your whole life, and it can feel like there's nowhere to put it down. This show is where we work on that.I'm Elise Enriquez, productivity consultant and coach. I'm kind of like a professional organizer for your brain, your work, and your team. New episodes every month.

The Productivity Shift is a business podcast hosted by Elise Enriquez, with 133 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.

Elise Enriquez hosts The Productivity Shift, a business show with 133 episodes published.

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  Episode #132

  Ep 132 - Your Team Doesn't Need Perfect. They Need Clear. - A Conversation with Jennifer McKibbin Harris

  Jul 1, 202622 minS6

  Jennifer McKibbin Harris has spent eight years working with growing businesses on the people side of their company. She's not your stuffy HR person. She's the one leaders call when the house is on fire, and ideally before it gets to that. In this episode we talk about: Why you already have a culture, whether you created it intentionally or not, and what to do about it The stuff that happens between hiring and firing that most leaders don't think about until something goes wrong Why leadership can be so lonely and what it means to have a safe place to say the thing you can't say to your team Why your team doesn't need you to be perfect. They need you to be clear. Find Jennifer at lookwithinhr.com and connect with her on LinkedIn . You can also connect with me on LinkedIn here .

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  Episode #131

  Ep 131 - What Would Break If You Walked Away? - A Conversation with Andy Nunez

  Apr 6, 202626 minS6

  <p>Andy Nunez has spent 30 years helping founders and operators see what they're too close to see. In this conversation we get into the messy gap between how a business feels like it's running and how it's actually running.</p><p>Here's what we dig into:</p>Why data alone isn't enough and why context is the thing most businesses are missingWhat "key person risk" actually means and why it probably applies to you, even if you've never heard the termHow scaling a business quietly creates communication breakdown at the leadership levelThe question Andy asks every founder that most can't...

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  Episode 130: Do More, More Naturally with Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp

  Nov 2, 202536 minS5

  <p><b>Episode 130: Do More, More Naturally with Amy Bruske of Kolbe Corp</b></p><p>You know how sometimes you're crushing it at work, checking all the boxes, getting promoted, doing everything "right"... and you're completely miserable? Yeah, we're talking about that today.</p><p>I sat down with Amy Bruske from Kolbe Corp to dig into something I've been nerding out about for years: the Kolbe Index. This isn't about personality or skills—it's about how your brain actually gets things done.</p><p>Here's what we covered:</p>Why getting promoted based on your weaknesses is a re...

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  Episode #129

  Ep 129 - Experts, Not Gurus: Why I Joined The Crew's Faculty Model

  Oct 20, 202530 minS5

  <p>Episode Title: "Experts, Not Gurus: Why I Joined The Crew's Faculty Model"</p><p>Show Notes:<br><br></p><p>This week I'm sharing a conversation I had with Mari Wuellner on her Living on Purpose Podcast about the state of the coaching industry and why it desperately needs a reality check.</p><p>What we covered:<br><br></p><p>• The trust deficit in coaching and why the industry needs better solutions <br>• How the "guru model" is broken - nobody can actually be an expert at everything <br>• Mari's revolutionary faculty model with The Crew and why I decide...

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  Episode #129

  Ep 128 - Money Confidence: Building Ethical & Impactful Businesses with Audrey Heesch

  Dec 1, 202427 minS3

  <p>Hey Shifters!</p> <p>Money can be scary for entrepreneurs - especially when we're trying to make an impact while also making a profit. Ever feel guilty about charging what you're worth? Or maybe you're avoiding looking at your books altogether? (I've been there!)</p> <p>That's why I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Audrey Heesch, the self-proclaimed "quirky money lady" and founder of The Graceful Penny. She's on a mission to help entrepreneurs build financial confidence without sacrificing their values.</p> <p>In this episode, we dive into:</p> The four pillars of financial wellness for business...

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