EP419: How to Boost Productivity and Creativity at Work with Steven Puri

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EP419: How to Boost Productivity and Creativity at Work with Steven Puri

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When life feels busy, scattered, and constantly interrupted, it’s easy to lose sight of what actually matters. In this episode, Laura Jane sits down with Steven Puri to explore how we can reclaim our time, protect our energy, and create space for meaningful work. Together, they unpack why modern distractions are so powerful, how flow states help us do our best work, and what it really means to feel in control of your life. This conversation is a powerful reminder that productivity isn’t about doing more; it’s about living with intention, awareness, and ease.

Key takeaways to listen for

• How to help you do meaningful work without burnout

• Why social media and variable rewards keep us stuck and scattered

• The importance of creating physical spaces tied to specific types of work

• A proven method that improves energy and performance

• What productivity is really about in terms of life satisfaction

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi | Paperback

• Deep Work by Cal Newport | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover

• Insight Timer

• Laura Jane Layton’s (Confidence) Spotify Playlist Link

About Steven Puri

Steven Puri is a former Hollywood studio executive turned entrepreneur, mindfulness advocate, and the founder of The Sukha, a mindfulness-based coworking and community space designed to help people slow down, focus deeply, and live with intention. Before launching The Sukha, Steven worked as a senior executive at major film studios, including DreamWorks, where he helped oversee the development and distribution of blockbuster films. After experiencing burnout firsthand, he pivoted toward building environments that prioritize presence, creativity, and well-being. Through The Sukha, Steven blends meditation, intentional design, and community to help professionals reconnect with purpose and inner calm in an always-on world.

Connect with Steven

• Website: The Sukha Company

• LinkedIn: Steven Puri

• Email: [email protected]

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