Living Core Values and Defining Your Own Success with Lauren Kwedar Cockerell and Hilda Fainsod

In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie recaps her conversations with Lauren Kwedar Cockerell and Hilda Fainsod. Lauren, an expert in PR and marketing, emphasizes the importance of not just having core values but living them. She discusses how defining your own version of success and understanding your core values can lead to personal and professional transformation. Hilda, an author from Mexico, focuses on understanding who you want to become and what matters most to you, offering insights on setting clear targets for future growth. Dr. Christie encourages listeners to reflect on their own definitions of success and the power they have to shape their futures.Dr. Christie McMullen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. ⁠Check out the incredible sponsor of our podcast, Shine Press. ⁠⁠⁠Want to increase your visibility? A book establishes you as a leader in your field. Shine Press makes publishing seamless. Illuminating Stories. Empowering Authors. Shine Press.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Productive Joy00:21 Meet Lauren Kwedar Cockerell: Living Core Values01:13 Defining Success and Core Values02:22 Curiosity and Learning: A Personal Anecdote04:08 Meet Hilda Fainsod: Powering Up Your Future05:15 The Doctoral Journey: Lessons Learned07:18 Creating Productive Joy in the Workplace08:39 Conclusion and Call to Action