Productivity with Zest
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 matters.
Each episode is short, practical, and packed with actionable strategies to help you work smarter, beat procrastination, and find a rhythm that actually feels good. No hustle culture. No rigid routines. Just realistic, effective ways to be productive on your terms.
Hit subscribe and let’s bring more clarity, focus, and zest to your work and life!
Episodes
44 episodes
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 Founder of the Isaiah 61 Movement and Chri...
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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 birthday episode of Productivity with Zest
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 snapping at your partner, inhaling snacks, or s...
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 Innovation Manager at Christians Against Poverty. Edd ha...
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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 peek from More Zest...
36 | Business Done Right: Smart Productivity Tips for Network Marketers (and other businesses alike!) with Anna Green
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’m joined by the brilliant Anna Green, founder of Dire...
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
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 brilliant Rachel Beck - entrepreneur and founder of Vigor Vit...
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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 expect to run a marathon without training.... the s...
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 joined by Chloe Weatherhead, founder of Andiamo Business As...
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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 Practitioner and founder of the Calm Menopause & Wellbein...
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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 efficiency turns into just ticking...
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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?"In this episode of Productivity wit...
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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 life, and social media without losing your mind or your missi...
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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 of trying to figure it all out on their own.No mor...
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… Introducing:
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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 Productivity with Zest.In this short an...
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 yours?In this exp...
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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 calendars, many of us discover that meetings consume more than ...
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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 pause a decision?In this episode, we’re div...
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22 | 'The New Commute': How to Mentally Clock Out When Working from Home
In this episode of Productivity with Zest, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges remote workers face: mentally clocking out at the end of the day. With 41% of people in the UK working from home at least part-time, it’s all too e...
21 | 5 Steps to Stop Work from Invading Your Life & Reclaim True Rest
You’ve closed your laptop, left the office (or at least your desk), and told yourself you’re done for the day… yet your brain has other ideas.👉 You’re mentally replying to emails while brushing your teeth.👉 You’re replaying a convers...
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20 | Experimenting with Productivity - Finding What Works for You
Ever tried a productivity hack that just didn’t work for you? 🙋♀️ Maybe you love structure, but time-blocking made you feel trapped. Or you tried digital planning, only to realise you need the feel of pen and paper. The truth...
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