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The Force & Friction PodcastStrategic Partnerships Unlocked: Attribution, Hyperscalers & AI | Olga Lykova | S4 E13Send us a textHere are the core areas we discuss in today's episode:Attribution: Still a Mess, but CriticalOlga doesn’t mince words when it comes to one of the most debated topics in partnerships: attribution.“The big challenge with attribution is that every company defines it differently… You have to be very deliberate and define what success means to your organization.”She emphasizes the need to define what attribution looks like at different GTM stages—from influence to sourced—and warns against rely...2025-07-2130 min
Rules to Thrive with Olga LykovaVictoria Pelletier on Bold Moves, Fearless Leadership & Personal GrowthWhat does it take to build an unstoppable career? In this episode, we sit down with Victoria Pelletier—corporate exec, board director, best-selling author, and keynote speaker—known as the “Turnaround Queen” and “CEO Whisperer.” Victoria shares her journey from buying her first business at 20 to becoming one of the youngest COOs at 24, leading 40+ M&A deals, and building her leadership brand, Unstoppable You. We dive into her lessons on bold leadership, resilience, and creating impact beyond the boardroom.2025-06-2452 minRules to Thrive with Olga LykovaAlissa Abdullah on Purpose, Pressure & Paving Her Own WayDr. Alissa “Jay” Abdullah didn’t follow a straight line to the top—she carved her own path. From studying math at an HBCU to securing the nation’s most sensitive systems at the White House, and now leading cyber innovation at Mastercard, Dr. Jay shares the moments that shaped her. In this episode, we talk about identity, leadership, and what it really takes to grow a career in tech as a Black woman in spaces that weren’t built for you.2025-05-2658 minRules to Thrive with Olga LykovaCreative Detours & Leading with Vision: Clara Sancho on Building a Career in Luxury FashionIn this episode, we sit down with Clara Sancho Ortega - HR Director at LVMH Fashion Group UK - to explore her unconventional path from film sets to fashion boardrooms. Clara shares how she carved out a leadership role across brands like Givenchy, Loewe, and Marc Jacobs, and reflects on creative ambition, habit-building, and what balance really looks like in the world of luxury.2025-05-1255 minRules to Thrive with Olga LykovaUnshakable Drive: Corinne Sklar on Success, Sacrifice, and Staying Ahead in a Changing WorldIn this episode, we sit down with Corinne Sklar - Vice President and Managing Director for Salesforce at IBM and a trailblazing leader in customer experience, AI, and digital transformation. Corinne shares her career journey from building and scaling Bluewolf, to driving massive growth at IBM, all while navigating the real, often hidden costs of prioritizing ambition early on.We get into:- The price she paid for putting career first — and what she would tell her younger self-How AI is already reshaping the workforce (and how to stay ahead)...2025-04-2950 minRules to Thrive with Olga LykovaRedefining Ambition: Stephanie Glenn on Finding Purpose at the TopIn this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Glenn — Chief Commercial Officer at Maven Clinic and former EVP at Salesforce — to unpack the career journey of a powerhouse leader who’s done it all, from scaling global GTM teams to finding deeper purpose in mission-driven work. Stephanie shares her path from big tech to women’s health, along with the mindset shifts, habits, and relationships that helped her make bold moves along the way.We get into:The daily habits that fuel lasting personal and professional growthHow to step into leadership roles — and actual...2025-04-151h 06Rules to Thrive with Olga LykovaThe Power of Risk & Resilience: Susan Detmar’s Guide to Career SuccessHow do you build a career that aligns with your ambitions and values?Susan Detmar joins us to share her journey from an unexpected start in sales to leading small business acquisition at LinkedIn. She opens up about the pivotal moments, risks, and relationships that shaped her success. From career transitions to leadership growth, Susan offers insights on navigating challenges and making intentional career moves.We discuss: • Embracing career shifts & stepping into leadership • The power of mentorship, sponsorship & building a strong network• Advocating for your...2025-04-031h 29Rules to Thrive with Olga LykovaThe Power of Risk & Resilience: Susan Detmar’s Guide to Career SuccessHow do you build a career that aligns with your ambitions and values?Susan Detmar joins us to share her journey from an unexpected start in sales to leading small business acquisition at LinkedIn. She opens up about the pivotal moments, risks, and relationships that shaped her success. From career transitions to leadership growth, Susan offers insights on navigating challenges and making intentional career moves.We discuss:• Embracing career shifts & stepping into leadership• The power of mentorship, sponsorship & building a strong network• Advocating for yourself & negotiating with confidence• Daily habits that drive lo...2025-04-011h 29Rules to Thrive with Olga LykovaThe Bold Career: Estee Cross on Taking Risks & Owning Your CareerWhat does it take to carve out a career on your own terms? Estee Cross shares her journey from publishing to digital media, taking bold risks, and balancing ambition with personal life. From navigating career transitions—including a game-changing move to Tumblr—to defining non-negotiables and advocating for yourself, Estee breaks down the mindset shifts that lead to success.We discuss:🔹 Taking career risks & embracing the unknown🔹 Navigating big transitions (including pregnancy & leadership shifts)🔹 Building a support network & seeking sponsorship🔹 How to confidently negotiate for yourself & your...2025-03-171h 14Rules to Thrive with Olga LykovaFrom Finance to Fulfillment: Marina’s Journey Trusting Her Gut & Redefining SuccessWhat happens when you leave a decade-long career in finance to chase a calling in leadership and executive coaching?Marina Cvetkovic knows firsthand the power of trusting your gut and taking bold leaps. In this episode, she shares her journey of reinvention—how she navigated fear, rejection, and the unknown to build a career that’s not only successful but deeply fulfilling.Marina is an award-winning leadership advisor, CEO of Heimann Cvetkovic & Partners, TEDx speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice in Executive Coaching. With a track record of advising global leaders...2025-03-0338 min
Power Skills For SuccessEp. 25 Five Rules for Leaders with Olga LykovaIn this episode we are joined by Olga Lykova, the Head of Partnerships at Monday.com to discuss essential rules for thriving in leadership and career development.
Tune in to learn about the importance of creating non-negotiables, leading with authenticity, understanding the transient nature of relationships, effective communication, and the significance of power skills over hard skills.
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EcoTech InsightsCloud-Native Technologies and Environmental Impact - Olga Lykova, WorkspotTechstrong TV's Bonnie Schneider speaks with Olga Lykova, the head of go-to-market at Workspot, on the growing importance of sustainability in the tech industry and the transformative role cloud technologies play in driving positive environmental impact. Learn how organizations can adopt sustainable practices while leveraging cutting-edge cloud-native solutions to achieve their environmental objectives.
2024-06-2419 min
Techstrong 55Episode #137 - Techstrong 55, Tuesday, August 29, 2023Hello Everyone and welcome to Techstrong 55. Today is Tuesday, August 29th, and I am your host William Willis. In today’s show, we will hear about Cloud Editions 23.3 with Muhi S. Majzoub from OpenText. Then, we will hear about the future of AI and security with Ron Bennatan from Imperva. Finally, we will hear about cloud-native technology and its environmental impact with Olga Lykova from Workspot.
Without further ado, let's get the show started. Enjoy.
In this Episode:
Cloud Editions 23.3 - Muhi S. Majzoub, OpenText
Futur...2023-08-2956 min