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 matt...
Latest episodes
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45 min
41 | Stop Doing More, Do What Matters: Productivity Lessons from My Dad, Dr John Kirkby CBE
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 Fo…
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13 min
40 | One Plan to Rule Them All. Nah - Just Pick Something and Stick to It
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…
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17 min
39 | Stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap
(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…
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40 min
38 | Productivity When You’re Not in Control: Outcomes, Trust & the Not-To-Do List with Edd Parker
What happens to your productivity when the results don’t sit neatly in your own hands?In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend (and brilliant human) Edd Parker, Product Innova…
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14 min
37 | Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No
We’re taught that yes is good and no is bad. Yes feels helpful, friendly, positive. No feels sharp, awkward, and guilt-inducing.But... not every yes is a good yes.In this sneak pee…
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38 min
36 | Business Done Right: Smart Productivity Tips for Network Marketers (and other businesses alike!) with Ann…
If you’ve ever found yourself faffing about on Canva, “researching” on social media, or pouring hours into busywork that doesn’t actually move the needle then this one’s for you.I’…
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14 min
35 | Stop Shaming Yourself: Procrastination is a Signpost, Not a Sin
Join my FREE 5-Day Fierce Focus Challenge starting 6th October and reset your focus!Procrastination isn’t laziness – it’s a signal.In this special sneak peek from More Zest (my pri…
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38 min
34 | From Scroll Holes to Focus Wins: Real Productivity with ADHD Tendencies with Rachel Beck
Ever fallen down a scroll hole and told yourself it was 'research'? (Yep, guilty 🙋♀️). If distraction is your middle name, you’re going to love this episode.I’m joined by the bril…
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9 min
33 | How Fit Is Your Productivity? Take the Mini Fitness Test & Find Out
This week I’m back with a solo episode - just you and me - and we’re looking at one of my favourite topics: productivity fitness.Think of productivity like a muscle. You wouldn’t e…
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38 min
32 | From Chaos to Calm: How Letting Go Boosts Your Productivity with Chloe Weatherhead
If your to-do list is starting to look like the world’s longest shopping list and you’re wondering how on earth you’re meant to get it all done… this one’s for you.This week I’m jo…
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34 min
31 | Brain Fog, Hot Flushes & To-Do Lists: Productivity in Perimenopause
Is it brain fog… or just your to-do list playing tricks on you?In this powerful and practical episode, I am joined by Vikki Ellison, Advanced Menopause Specialist Nurse Practitione…
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45 min
30 | You Don’t Need to Be Everywhere. Just Really Good Somewhere
What if the secret to more sales wasn’t doing more... but doing less, better?After chatting with this week’s guest, I found myself seriously rethinking how often my love of efficie…
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13 min
29 | That Online Course You Forgot About? Let’s Actually Finish It.
You know the one.You signed up with the best intentions. It felt like this was going to be the thing. But now it’s somewhere between Module 1 and "Where did I put that login again?…
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38 min
28 | Doomscrolling, Magic Vaults & Posting Like a Muggle
This one’s part productivity chat, part wizardry. I’m joined by the brilliant Amy Downes – the Content Wizard herself – for a refreshingly real convo about juggling business, mum l…
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9 min
27 | Forget the Overwhelm... The Productivity Gym Is Open
The doors are officially open!This is your invitation to join The Productivity Gym, a completely different kind of membership for business owners, professionals, and anyone tired o…
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13 min
26 | You Asked for More Support... Here’s What I Built For You
We’re back! In this special Season 2 opener, I’m sharing the top takeaways from the podcast listener survey, what to expect in this new season, and revealing a BIG announcement… In…
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5 min
Season 1 Wrap-Up – What’s Next for Productivity with Zest?
We did it – Season 1 is complete! 🎉After 6 months, 25 episodes, nearly 3,500 downloads, and listeners from 385 cities across 49 countries, I’m officially wrapping up Season 1 of Pr…
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41 min
25 | SPECIAL - LIVE productivity coaching! Real Coaching, Real Talk: When Your Goal Needs a Rewrite
Lou thought she knew her goal... until this coaching session flipped everything.What if the goal you’ve been working towards isn’t actually serving you?What if it’s not even fully…
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16 min
24 | Are You a "Meeting Junkie" Like Julie from HR?
Meetings are devouring our workdays at an alarming rate. The average UK worker spends over 23 days annually in meetings—almost an entire working month! When we honestly examine our…
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19 min
23 | The Truth About Smart Decision-Making (It’s Not What You Think!)
We’re often told that decisive people get ahead—quick decisions, fast action, no hesitation. But what if I told you that sometimes, the most productive move you can make is to paus…