653: Busy Is A Four-Letter Word - Kishshana Palmer

What if your packed schedule is actually robbing you of the life you’re working so hard to build? In this energizing and soul-stirring episode, speaker, author, and leadership coach Kishshana Palmer returns to share hard-earned wisdom from her new book Busy is a Four-Letter Word. With humor, vulnerability, and firecracker insight, she peels back the layers of what it really means to be “busy”—and why we keep wearing burnout like a badge of honor. From the moment her back literally gave out mid-suitcase-pack to the “green light” mindset that can reboot your ambition and your joy, Kishshana breaks down how to exit panic-mode productivity and embrace a more intentional, powerful way of living and working. This conversation is a masterclass in values-based decision-making, self-leadership, and how to build success that doesn’t cost you your soul. 🔑 Key Takeaways “Busy” often masks avoidance, fear of failure—or success. Panic busy and productive busy feel totally different in your body. Your real values show up in your actions, not your aspirations. To shift your mindset, start by asking: “If every light was green, what would I do?” Use Kishshana’s RETHINK method to get grounded, strategic, and joyful again. 📌 Topics Covered Redefining productivity and success Midlife reflection and empty nest transitions The psychology of fear-driven busyness Practical mindset frameworks for clarity and action How to align daily actions with lived values 🛠️ Tools, Frameworks & References Kishshana’s RETHINK method: Rest, Reassess, Include others, Know your values, Take action, Pause. “Green light thinking” reframing exercise “Think-Pair-Share” collaboration model Busy is a Four-Letter Word — Kishshana’s book (available on Amazon, Audible, indie sellers) 👥 Guest Info Kishshana Palmer Find her at: Website: www.busyisafourletterword.com Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter: @kishshanapalmer Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my 3-2-1 Thursday Email I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell.  To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca.