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The Moving Beyond Your Tribe podcast is now Public Figure Society Podcast

In a landscape that is ever-changing and constantly evolving, tech developers are having to think a lot more critically. In the case of today’s guest, Ulf Schwekendiek, he has created a mindfulness app which combats issues many of us face surrounding productivity, reaching ‘flow’ states, and managing social media fatigue. 

Centered is a tool that looks at productivity through a more emotional lens. Through a combination of specifically curated music, checklists, and small tasks, Ulf has strived to create a resource that can be easily integrated into everyone’s daily lives. In this episode, we dive into Ulf’s personal history in the startup world, what inspired the creation of Centered, the psychological effects of digitalization, as well as so much more. 

To learn more, tune in to Episode 27 of Moving Beyond Your Tribe!

Some Questions I Ask:

• What inspired you to develop Centered? (12:12)
• What did you take away from your experience working on the Siri team? (17:01)
• What was your transition into the mindfulness space like? (20:06)
• How have you managed to minimize the time you spend on apps? (34:15)
• How did you achieve such a unique feel to the music used in your app? (43:55)
• What is your vision for Centered going forward? (46:14)
• Do you have a life hack to share with my listeners? (49:36)
• Why did you decide to name your virtual assistant Noah? (52:02)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Some background on Ulf’s mindfulness app, Centered (3:10)
• How Ulf’s virtual assistant, Noah, is being utilized for productivity (7:46)
• My experience using Centered & How it allowed me to place a greater value on the work I do (10:10)
• The differences I’ve noticed between American and Norweigan working culture (24:59)
• How Ulf’s app is combatting the interruptions caused by social media (27:17)
• Ulf’s perspective on productivity (36:04)
• How Ulf’s development team operates to reach a ‘flow state’ (38:40)

Let’s Connect!

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram

Connect With Ulf Schwekendiek:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Resources:

• Website: Centered 
• App Homepage: Detour
• Youtube Video: The Smell of Success - Centered App

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