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Work in Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast

Work in Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast

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 If you’re someone who’s always looking for the best way to maximize your time, work smarter rather than harder, and live better, then this podcast show is for you!
Here we talk about all things productivity, from money organisation to that dreaded work-life balancing act, and many more! Each topic addresses an element from the comprehensive framework of several domains and elements created by the Center for Personal Productivity Science.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Science
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  • Shauna Moran: Burnout Red Flags — Spotting Early Signs & Staying Productive | Work in Progress #81

    Shauna Moran: Burnout Red Flags — Spotting Early Signs & Staying Productive | Work in Progress #81
    Jul 18 2025

    In this episode of Work In Progress, we tackle burnout - nowadays quite a common term, but what is it really? Expert Shauna Moran joins host Sarah Stancombe to explain how it starts and what we can do to prevent it, manage it, and come out the other side stronger.

    Shauna Moran partners with organizations and leaders globally to transform team dynamics, foster resilience, and create cultures that support both well-being and high performance. As an internationally recognized expert in workplace well-being, burnout prevention, and leadership development, she focuses on empowering women leaders and fostering sustainable workplace well-being. In fact, her clients report a 60% reduction in stress levels while increasing their impact.

    In this episode, Shauna Moran explains what burnout is, the three core pillars causing burnout, and the five stages of burnout. She shares some common misconceptions, and how the term is often misused. Shauna Moran recommends self-scoring as a method of collecting data about yourself to figure out where the stress is coming from, and what best relieves it.

    Together, Sarah and Shauna Moran discuss what different activities might work for relieving stress, such as going for a walk, a dance class, or better managing work life integration. For example, you might take a longer lunch break if you started earlier in the morning, or prioritize your tasks based on the amount of energy you need for each one.

    Follow Shauna Moran’s work via the following links: Website: https://www.shaunamoran.com/ Book: https://www.shaunamoran.com/book Follow Shauna Moran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunamoran/

    Produced by the Personal Productivity Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.

    Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://pp.lmsl.net for further information about Personal Productivity Science Labs.

    Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@productivitysciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personal.productivity.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productivity.science.labs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/personal-productivity-science-labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PPScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@productvity.science.labs

    You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science/id1648510051 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L7yQ04WzqSmOujb1Tv9zF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d496df8d-8897-4042-949c-2fbe9031e6c1/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-work-in-progress-the-perso-102862795/ Podbean: https://personalproductivityinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402172 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/work-in-progress-the-personal-4914174
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    53 mins
  • Dr. Lexi Harrigan: The Science Behind Stress and its Impact on Workflow | Work in Progress #80

    Dr. Lexi Harrigan: The Science Behind Stress and its Impact on Workflow | Work in Progress #80
    Jul 9 2025
    In this episode of Work In Progress, we dive into the complex topic of how stress impacts productivity. Stress can truly sabotage our workflow, making us more unproductive, only to have more stressors keep piling on. It can be a vicious cycle, thus, joining host Sarah Stancombe today to give some expert advice Dr. Lexi Harrigan. Dr. Lexi Harrigan is a licensed physical therapist, resilience coach, and founder of Pelvis Power PT, a concierge physical therapy practice based in Dallas-Fort Worth. With nearly two decades of experience in women’s health, chronic pain, and oncology rehab, Dr. Lexi Harrigan blends clinical expertise with trauma-informed care to help individuals and organizations navigate stress, grief, and burnout. She is also a professor at the University of St. Augustine and a published author, using her voice to empower people to take radical ownership of their health and wellbeing. Dr. Lexi Harrigan is passionate about building trust-based leadership, emotionally intelligent workplaces, and sustainable wellness strategies for high-performing teams. In this episode, Dr. Lexi Harrigan explains that shame is a big factor in many people’s lives that stops them from resting and taking adequate measures to care for themselves. In these cases, stress can create sickness, pain in the body, and burnout, forcing people to take time off work. If we can be more proactive about our stress and overall health, we can avoid more drastic issues occurring in our bodies. Together, Sarah and Dr. Lexi Harrigan explore how the body and mind are thoroughly interconnected. Drooping your head sends a message to your mind that there is sadness present, whilst opening your chest promotes a more confident outlook. Dr. Lexi Harrigan advises taking three deep diaphragmatic breaths everyday, and releasing any tension in your body with the exhale. This can vastly improve your readiness for the day and attune your mind to notice more often if there is unnecessary tension being held in your body. Follow Dr. Lexi Harrigan’s work via the following links: PelvicPower PT Website: https://www.pelvispower.com/ Website: https://www.aLexiharrigan.com/ Book: "Sunny with a Chance of Showers: A Story of Love, Loss and Hope" available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/49ZPEDL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlexiharrigan/ Produced by the Personal Productivity Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://pp.lmsl.net for further information about Personal Productivity Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@productivitysciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personal.productivity.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productivity.science.labs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/personal-productivity-science-labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PPScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@productvity.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science/id1648510051 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L7yQ04WzqSmOujb1Tv9zF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d496df8d-8897-4042-949c-2fbe9031e6c1/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-work-in-progress-the-perso-102862795/ Podbean: https://personalproductivityinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402172 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/work-in-progress-the-personal-4914174
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    43 mins
  • Gabrielle Suttis, CRS: Building a Resume that Gets Results — Job Search Tips | Work in Progress #79

    Gabrielle Suttis, CRS: Building a Resume that Gets Results — Job Search Tips | Work in Progress #79
    May 23 2025
    Job hunting and resume writing can often seem like a daunting task. Choosing what information to pack in and navigating the ever-changing job market is no easy feat. Thanks to expert Gabrielle Suttis, CRS, this episode uncovers advice to make the process a little bit easier, and certainly more effective. Gabrielle Suttis, CRS is an entrepreneur with a background in Human Resources and is the founder of Go Getter Resumes. She has an extensive history of connecting candidates with jobs in the construction, oil and gas, and safety industries. She is also an award-winning resume writer and a Certified Resume Strategist who takes an individualized approach to each resume. Gabrielle Suttis, CRS started out as an Administrative Assistant for the Government of Alberta and has since progressed to specialize in human resources, and seeks to bridge the gap between job seeker and employer. In this episode, Gabrielle Suttis, CRS explains that a key part of resume writing is actually not to talk about yourself. This is a big misconception that can be easily solved by focusing on the role instead of yourself personally. She also accentuates the importance of values and how these can really help you define a career. Together, Sarah and Gabrielle Suttis, CRS explore the importance of networking - something many struggle with but one that does not have to be doused in professionalism to be helpful, in fact, authenticity is key, and some of your closest circles may end up helping with your job search too. Connect with Gabrielle Suttis, CRS via the following platforms: LinkedIn personal: www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellesuttisresumewriter/ LinkedIn business: www.linkedin.com/company/gogetterresumes/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/gogetterresumes/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/gogetterresumes/ Follow Gabrielle Suttis, CRS’s work on her website: www.gogetterresumes.com Gabrielle Suttis, CRS would like to share the following resources with the audience: Career Professionals of Canada: https://careerprocanada.ca/ Resume Writers & Coaches Association: https://www.rwca.org/ National Resume Writers’ Association: https://www.thenrwa.org/ Career Directors International: https://careerdirectors.com/ Produced by the Personal Productivity Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://pp.lmsl.net for further information about Personal Productivity Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@productivitysciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personal.productivity.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productivity.science.labs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/personal-productivity-science-labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PPScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@productvity.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science/id1648510051 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L7yQ04WzqSmOujb1Tv9zF Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d496df8d-8897-4042-949c-2fbe9031e6c1/work-in-progress-the-personal-productivity-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-work-in-progress-the-perso-102862795/ Podbean: https://personalproductivityinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402172 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/work-in-progress-the-personal-4914174
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    44 mins
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