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What do real people say about productivity?

24 people recorded interviews about productivity across 13 organisations. clearer systems and processes was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 8 interviews. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about productivity in their recorded interview.

Changes customers chose to talk about

Based on 24 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.

  • Better systemsmentioned in 8 interviews
    “I continuously go back to the system.”Shannon Layton
  • More clientsmentioned in 6 interviews
    “And while that's great because that does help to make the initial connection, what I really struggled with is how do I pivot and take the conversation into talking about how I might be able to support them and serve t…”Shannon Layton
  • Mobilitymentioned in 5 interviews
    “The clients, you will walk away with some really powerful, practical action steps and I think much more confidence.”Shannon Layton
  • Confidencementioned in 5 interviews
    “And while that's great because that does help to make the initial connection, what I really struggled with is how do I pivot and take the conversation into talking about how I might be able to support them and serve t…”Shannon Layton
  • Team & hiringmentioned in 5 interviews
    “I would say it's been ⁓ one of the ways or one of the experiences I've had that have made me see myself as more than just an assistant and rather as a strategic partner. ⁓ It all started out with one of the trainings…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
  • Felt supportedmentioned in 3 interviews
    “And while that's great because that does help to make the initial connection, what I really struggled with is how do I pivot and take the conversation into talking about how I might be able to support them and serve t…”Shannon Layton
  • Mental claritymentioned in 3 interviews
    “My biggest breakthrough was when my coach taught me more than just teaching about cognitive load and how you can have all these different areas of your life when they're not sorted.”Kimberly Ouellette*
  • Revenue growthmentioned in 2 interviews
    “Don't think of it as an expense, think of it as an investment that frees you up to ultimately drive more growth in the business, improve products, make more sales, or do whatever is your zone of genius.”Mattheww Moheban

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Showing 12 of 24 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

  • “So before I started working with Ricky, I was actually kinda overworking myself.”Marcus Espinosa
  • “So before I joined Atlas, I was working freelance as a virtual assistant, but before that I had spent some time, I think about 10 plus years, working as an executive admin, ⁓ personal assistant, office administrator in actual physical companies here in Nairob…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
  • “before I started working with Agents Intel, I was in a coaching program that really was driving home the importance of knowing your business.”JoAnn Donahue

Frequently asked

How can a coach pivot from a friendly chat to a sales conversation?
Shannon Layton struggled with 'squirreling' and approaching calls like a casual coffee date. She found that Thrive Academy provided a specific framework and templates that allowed her to be bold, concise, and intentional while remaining warm and authentic. — Shannon Layton
Does Thrive Academy provide practical tools for daily business operations?
Yes, Shannon Layton reports that she continuously leans on their templates for writing emails, reaching out to prospects, and conducting consultations. She keeps these resources at 'quick access' to maintain her growth trajectory. — Shannon Layton
Can Thrive Academy help with business focus and productivity?
Shannon Layton noted that before the program she was 'all over the place' and starting things without finishing them. Thrive Academy helped her allocate her time and energy to the right percentages, making her much more productive. — Shannon Layton
How does Centerfield Coaching incorporate spirituality into business consulting?
Ricky Scruggs integrates Bible-backed information and scripture into his sessions. Marcus Espinosa noted that Ricky consistently backs up his coaching points with scripture, allowing clients to incorporate their spirituality into their professional development. — Marcus Espinosa
Can coaching help an entrepreneur who is constantly overworking?
Yes, Marcus Espinosa found that Ricky helped him analyze his schedule to create a 'Sabbath' or space for rest. This allowed him to stop rushing and start operating out of a state of love and abundance rather than fear. — Marcus Espinosa
What is the benefit of internal mindset work for business results?
Marcus Espinosa explains that becoming a master of internal work allows for good things to happen externally. By reframing his mind, he opened up new relationships, new opportunities, and began enjoying his work more. — Marcus Espinosa

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