Are you struggling to juggle your work responsibilities with your personal life? Have you ever wondered how saying “no” might actually be the key to maintaining focus and achieving your goals? With the evolving definition of work-life balance, how do you strike the right chord between dedication and burnout?

In this episode of the Productivity Smarts Podcast, host Gerald J. Leonard engages in an enlightening conversation with Corey Poirier, an acclaimed keynote speaker and author. They explore key topics such as productivity, work-life balance, and personal growth. Corey shares his distinctive perspective on work-life balance, stressing the value of truly loving what you do. He also introduces his latest book, The Enlightened Passenger, and highlights the importance of saying no to non-essential tasks. This episode delves into how clarity, focus, and purpose are crucial for productivity and provides actionable strategies for maintaining a productive mindset and leveraging your network for success.

Tune in to hear more from Corey Poirier and gain practical tips to elevate your productivity and well-being.

What We Discuss

• [02:01] - Introduction to Corey Poirier

• [04:37] - The concept of balance

• [09:32] - Clarity in purpose

• [15:00] - Strategies to avoid burnout

• [18:16] - Traits of consistently productive individuals

• [21:35] - Mindset and productivity

• [28:29] - Event + response = outcome

• [31:01] - Continuous learning

• [33:16] - Leveraging networks for productivity

• [41:23] - Blue Talks initiative

Notable Quotes

• [03:39] “For me, when it comes to work-life balance, I threw out that term years ago. Balance to me is the fact that I love what I do all day, every day.” - Corey Poirier

• [07:27] “I grew up as a yes person. My grandfather always told me to do everything, say yes to everything, and then figure out how to juggle it all. But I realized that high achievers say no over and over again to focus on what truly matters.” - Corey Poirier

• [14:03] “I burned out twice in my life, and I don't ever want to burn out again. It took me nine months of feeling exhausted all the time. I don't want anybody to burn out, so I say no to things that drain me and take breaks to recharge.” - Corey Poirier

• [31:01] “Once we stop learning, we stop living.” - Corey Poirier

Resources

Corey Poirier

• Website - https://www.thespeakingprogram.com/

• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thatspeakerguy/

• Twitter - https://x.com/thatspeakerguy?lang=en

• Book: Quitless with Corey Poirier

Productivity Smarts Podcast

• Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com

Gerald J. Leonard

• Website - geraldjleonard.com

• Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com

• Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard

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